Google Adsense for i.PH
Thursday, October 4th, 2007Finally I registered for Google Adsense with the help of my techie bro. This has been on my To-Do list since last month and I’m glad my Google ads are working on my blogs now. For i.PH bloggers, you can activate your Adsense by clicking the dashboard link at the…
WWW conferencing
Wednesday, October 3rd, 2007Recently our family had some sort of chat conference with my techie bro and SIL in Thailand, my big sis in Finland, cutie sis in Prague, me and Dad here at home simultaneously having a fun conversation. Imagine six of us logged in behind our own computers and talking to…
What’s on my desktop?
Friday, September 28th, 2007Nothing much. Yeah, I don’t really use it a great deal except for the sidebar where I put some gadgets for easy access – local weather, calendar, mini media player and CPU/RAM meter which displays my system resources. Here’s how it looks like:A representation of nature on my screen sorts…
Dear Tatay, please send money for my tuition fee!
Friday, September 28th, 2007Some Pinoy jokes are being circulated among emails about students writing letters to their poor parents in the provinces asking for money for their supposedly school expenses but were actually just wasting it on unnecessary whims. The clueless parents had to sell their carabaos, land and other properties just to…
Creating a statement with bumper stickers
Wednesday, September 26th, 2007When stuck in a big bad traffic, what do you do? Me, I just try to entertain myself by observing the other vehicles nearby - drool over some sleek SUVs or brand new cars, count the number of stuffed toys displayed at the back of cars, search for some unique…
3 simple time management tips
Tuesday, September 25th, 2007How often have we heard people complain about not having enough time? I am often guilty of this too, wishing I could clone myself many times over, and hoping the hours would stretch more so I can catch up on some unfinished tasks. So how do I manage my time?…
Common-sense traveling in Asia
Tuesday, September 25th, 2007Whether you are walking along some crowded street in China, shopping in a night market in Bangkok, or taking a stroll along the sidewalks of Manila, it is best to be aware of con artists plying around. They’re mostly experts into tricking naïve-looking tourists and newcomers. When travelling to a…
What’s on your mailbox?
Monday, September 24th, 2007Getting something on your mailbox is one of life’s simple pleasures. And nope I am not talking about the popular electronic mailbox or e-mail nowadays, but the old-fashioned way of sending and receiving greeting cards and letters via the post office. I just thought about this while browsing over some…
On home improvements
Saturday, September 22nd, 2007Building your dream home sometimes takes time and patience to make it come true especially if you’re on a tight budget. I have seen most newly married couples (except the wealthier ones) start their homes with just the basic architectural wall and floor finishes, electrical and plumbing utilities and adorned…
Kids will be kids!
Saturday, September 22nd, 2007From tropical and sunny Thailand, my big sis’ kids have adapted quite well to their new home in cold Finland. They’re still the same hyperactive bunch with their usual stuff – playing, biking and running around, doing their usual stunts such as hanging on poles (like roasted pigs, hehehe) though…
Term paper blues
Thursday, September 20th, 2007Writing a term paper is not only challenging, it can be frustrating sometimes especially when you are not that good with expressing your concepts and theories for others to comprehend. I used to do research work and I can attest that it takes more than just putting down into words…
Smile!
Thursday, September 20th, 2007My sister sent us many pictures of her newborn baby C and I find this one the cutest! This is a photo of her sleeping and you may have noticed she is smiling too. I wonder what dreams she is having that made her look so happy. There’s also a…
On travel guides
Thursday, September 20th, 2007I am fond of collecting travel guides, brochures, handouts and tickets whenever on a trip. These printed items not only give information about the place, they also serve as part of my travel mementos. I usually bought travel guides on my previous trips, and while they were bulky (and pricey…
Diverse jobs
Thursday, September 20th, 2007I got myself thinking about the UK again and browsed over at a London’s online community site, Gumtree.com, which features classified ads on houses and rooms for rent, stuff and cars for sale, dating and other community services and events, and I got interested in the Jobs Section. I am…
Eat your veggies!
Tuesday, September 18th, 2007Haven’t we heard of this reminder from our parents when we were still young every time we sat on the table and stuffed ourselves with grilled pork or fried chicken, and snubbed the green colored vegetable dish nearby? My Mom had to encourage us kids with coins just so we…
Of castles and fairy tales
Monday, September 17th, 2007One of the many reasons I dream of visiting the UK is its rich history and culture, particularly its interesting architecture as evident by its numerous magnificent castles, towers and fortresses, old buildings as well as the modern ones. Visiting castles will definitely transport tourists visually to the medieval times,…
Dreaming of Europe
Saturday, September 15th, 2007What a pleasant surprise to finally communicate with my big sis’ family on the Internet. Ever since they moved to Finland last month, they had to wait for weeks to have a connection at home so it was great to see my bro-in-law Kuya By’s chat ID online. I immediately…
Mita kuluu!
Saturday, September 15th, 2007What a pleasant surprise to finally communicate with my big sis’ family on the Internet. Ever since they moved to Finland last month, they had to wait for weeks to have a connection at home so it was great to see my bro-in-law Kuya By’s chat ID online. I immediately…
On air travel and CO2 emissions
Friday, September 14th, 2007Travel light, turn off electricity such as hotel lights, use public transport such as trains or buses if possible instead of planes, buy local products — these are just some of the tips for a Lower Carbon Travel as discussed in the website of BizClass travel market. It’s nice to…
Spicing up conversation with invented words!
Thursday, September 13th, 2007Inventing words is fun, making up your own words that would make the language experts go nuts! We know the words are not in the dictionary and yet we use them on purpose, to break away from life’s monotony and add craziness to our conversations. We veer a bit from…
Getting incorporated
Wednesday, September 12th, 2007Our family business is the sole proprietorship type registered in my name. Sure, this type is easy to setup and didn’t need much of a business capital but the risks are great in terms of legal liabilities and taxes. In the business world, going into single proprietorship or partnership is…
Remembering 9/11
Tuesday, September 11th, 2007We were on our way home cruising along the highway on a late evening, when our friend received an urgent phone call. Somebody informed him about something terrible that happened to the World Trade Center Twin Towers in New York. I guess you know what it was. And yes, it’s…
Simple and easy home surveillance system
Tuesday, September 11th, 2007I was recently at a supermarket, lining up to pay at a cashier, when I read a new sign which warned shoppers against shoplifting and stealing of items, stating that surveillance cameras are installed by the store. I guess the management realized the importance of these security measures for their…
Balikbayan box
Monday, September 10th, 2007Guess what arrived in our home last Saturday? No, not Pandora’s Box but a big balikbayan box! Finally it’s here. Big sis sent it last August 8 from Thailand, and as guaranteed by the shipper it’s delivered to our doorstep a month after. What’s inside? Some goodies and stuff my…
For rent
Monday, September 10th, 2007Equipment rental is the trend nowadays, particularly for temporary use of office equipment, A/C, computers or projectors for short-term events. For instance, we’re thinking of renting a projector for our family business, it would be easier on the budget since we are just starting out. My mom handles training for…
The joy of baking (Part 2)
Monday, September 10th, 2007Continued from The joy of baking (Part 1)Baking needs more exactness than cooking. With cooking, you can use your instincts and taste buds without even measuring how many pinches of salt to add to your dish. Well, there are even lots of MSGs available in the market nowadays disguised as…
Tiny secret glasses
Thursday, September 6th, 2007Have you ever wondered how it is to live with some tiny secret glasses stuck inside your eyes? Yes, I’m talking about wearing contact lenses. Every day, you have to rinse and clean it before putting on your eyes, take it off and soak it before going to sleep. When…
It’s OK to be rich
Wednesday, September 5th, 2007Yes, why not? How many of us felt guilty that we have this desire to be rich? Isn’t it that being rich has a negative connotation? Don’t we think rich people are selfish, materialistic, vain and all? Most people are sending mixed signals to the universe, as Bo Sanchez in…
A Christmas wish list
Wednesday, September 5th, 2007Christmas season is almost here! Have you made your gift list already? Well, if I could, here are some of the things I wish and pray for my family: For my Dad, a complete set of carpentry and power tools.For my Mom, a Canon IXUS 10 megapixel digital camera and…
The ‘working late’ dilemma
Monday, September 3rd, 2007Work is piling up these days and there’s so much to do. Nope, I can’t possibly clone myself many times over, but when unplanned events and things demand my attention, I just wish I could. My health journal tells me to sleep before midnight so I can wake up early…
Mailbox blahs
Monday, September 3rd, 2007Christmas season is almost here. September starts the series of months ending with ‘ber’ and before we even notice it, the holidays are here again. I won’t be surprised if I hear Christmas songs being played on the radio these days. So, most people are expecting some gifts and packages…
The joy of baking
Saturday, September 1st, 2007“Hapos lang mag-bake, basta kabalo ka lang magbasa kag follow instructions.” (Baking is easy as long as you know how to read and follow instructions.) I don’t know if you agree or not with the above statement which came from my cousin, but it is partly true when I think…
Technology brings changes
Saturday, September 1st, 2007The Information Age brought about many changes in the corporate world — we see companies merge, new departments created, organizations dissolved and unfortunately some employees terminated. It’s a far cry from the almost static company situation during the Industrial Age when employees were assured of being secure with their jobs…
Fragile
Thursday, August 30th, 2007“On and on the rain will fall Like tears from a star, like tears from a star On and on the rain will say How fragile we are, how fragile we are.” ‘Fragile’ by Sting *** “Mamaaaa…!” A girl in white was sobbing, while her mother’s casket was being lowered…
Travel buzz: Australia
Wednesday, August 29th, 2007The place of the famous Sydney Opera House, home to the cuddly Koala, a country with its distinct Aussie accent, Australia is a great tourist destination, with its modern and well-developed cities, interesting culture and wide open beautiful landscapes. Visiting this continent is a great choice for travel bugs like…
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