Win 10,000 Entrecard Credits

While surfing the web, I came upon a contest in John Chow's blogsite where 10,000 Entrecard credits are at stake. All you have to do to join the contest is to send a trackback by making a blog post about this contest on your blog. The contest ends at the end of this month. A name will be drawn from the entries received.

For more info, visit the original site post in his website.

Of course, you need to have an Entrecard account to be able to join. An Entrecard is the business card for the web. If you haven't got one and want to know more about it, just click the Entrecard Widget on the right and make your account.

Nodame Cantabile Chapter 115 Released!

Everyday, I always visit Onemanga to check if there's a new chapter of the Nodame Cantabile series. There was none yesterday and today when I logged in. But yesterday also, after more than 10 days of waiting, NCIS Manga has finally released Chapter 115 of Nodame Cantabile's latest volume. Mukya!!! I read the scans at home and it still starts with the continuation of the Canton International Music Competition -- Piano division. I won't say much yet 'coz there may be those who haven't read this chapter but I just wish everything goes well in the remaining 3 chapters. Ahhhh!!!! I just hope Chiaki-senpai will be able to do something about that concerto!!!

Asking About 2D Animation Materials

Just wanna ask if you guys know where to find/buy/order animation supplies (in the Phils.) like:

* animation lightboxes
* animation tables
* animation papers
* pegbars, etc..


Any info will be much appreciated. Thanks!

I Want These HP Laptops!

Here I go again... dreaming about laptops. I wouldn't be dreaming about this if Rosanna hadn't shown me this particular laptop: HP - Artist Edition Pavilion Laptop with Intel® Centrino® Processor Technology Model: dv2890nr (I love the colors and the design! I like the specs also.)

Some features:
* Intel® Core™2 Duo mobile processor T5550
* Intel® PRO/Wireless 4965AGN
* 3GB DDR2 memory for multitasking power; 667MHz frontside bus, 2MB L2 cache and speed
* Multiformat DVD±RW/CD-RW drive w/ LightScribe
* 14.1" WXGA with BrightView
* 250GB Serial ATA hard drive (5400 rpm)
* NVIDIA GeForce Go 8400M GS
* Built-in Pavilion Web cam with microphone
* 5-in-1 digital media reader
* IEEE 1394 (FireWire) interface and 2 high-speed USB
* LAN, MODEM, Expansion Port
* Long-lasting HP Artist Edition Imprint high-gloss finish
* Vista Home Premium Edition (SP1) preinstalled


While surfing the HP shopping site, I came accross another HP Laptop I wish I can have aside from the Artist Edition: HP Pavilion tx2000z series

Some features depending on your configuration:
* AMD Turion(TM) 64 X2 Dual-Core Mobile Technology
* 12.1" WXGA BrightView w/Integrated Touch-screen
* 1gb - 4gb RAM
* NVIDIA(R) GeForce(R) Go 6150
* HP Imprint Finish (Echo) + Fingerprint Reader + Webcam + Microphone
* Wireless LAN 802.11a/b/g/n w/ bluetooth
* 120-250GB HDD* DVDRW w/ LightScribe
* Vista Home Premium (SP1)

Although the artist edition comes with a Class 3 GPU, I think I want this Tablet PC -- makes it easier for me to use graphics editing software. Problem now: they don't accept Non-US Credit Cards... and they don't ship to international locations. If ever you find those laptops here from resellers, I bet it'll cost at least 2x or 3x more. That $1000 will only fetch a low end dual core laptop here. Now I wish I have some $$$ so that I can get one of those...

And I wish Sana hadn't shown me these links...

Nodame Cantabile Screenshots

I've made some small screenshots of some of my fave scenes from the Japanese drama: Nodame Cantabile. This has now topped my list of favorite series' 'coz I really had fun watching each episode. I'm now looking forward to reading new chapters of the latest volume of the manga.

The pictures (around 100) are posted in my multiply site so that I won't have to reupload here again.

Click here to be redirected to that page

Brief Review: Memory Keepsakes

I've always been interested in craft projects -- paper crafts, rather. I found this craft book in National Bookstore for a small cost. The book was discounted during their store-wide sale. There are 43 projects to be made. Some projects seem fairly easy as I had done some like those in the book before. Others, well... the materials seem kinda tricky to find.

Some projects:
* Pet Memorial: Multi-Page Booklet
* Jewelry Boxes
* Travel Coasters
* Memory Clock

Anyway, the content is good. I just wish there are detailed pictures for each instruction. I hope I can finally find the time to do these projects 'coz miss doing these things.

Vote for the 7 New Wonders of Nature

Vote for the New 7 Wonders of Nature. The Philippines has 3 nominees:

Chocolate Hills
Tubbataha Reef
Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park

Here's the link:

http://www.new7wonders.com/nature/en/

Voting Page (You can cast 7 votes):

http://www.new7wonders.com/nature/en/vote_on_nominees/

Text Messages Received

I regularly receive text messages from Sana, Budjoy, Mama, and Ate Sha and since my phone is connected to my PC right now, it's easier to copy and paste some of those messages. Here are some of the ones I like:

Life is too short. Grudges are a waste of perfect happiness. Laugh when you can. Apologize when you should and let go of what you cant change. Love deeply and forgive quickly. Take chances, give everything and have no regrets. Life is too short to be unhappy. You have to take the good with the bad. Smile when youre sad. Love what you got and always remember what you had. Always forgive but never forget. Learn from your mistakes but never regret. People change, and things go wrong but always remember life goes on!

***

never say that someone completes you.. we have to feel whole even when we are by ourselves, for needing a certain someone is not love but dependency.. wanting a person to become a part of our life is the best reason for having them.. and you can only want when you know you have enough.. so rather than search for that someone who will complete you, wait for the person who will complement your completeness..

***

"Success is not for people who are better than the rest... but for people who sincerely try to become better than they are.."

***

Life is all about waking up each day to discover something new. Walking thru old roads but still feeling good about it. Realizing that u have grown a day older but still feeling young at heart. Meeting busy skeds but still finding time for family friends & for GOD. LIFE is GOOD especially w/ u around & knowing our life is a journey tru God's blessings.

***

a mAn wS aboUt t0 reNoVate a hoUse.
hE hAd t0 teAr d waLL oPeN. aFter hE did, hE f0uNd a LizArd sTuCked bc0z a naiL wS haMMerd inTo 1 oF iTs feeT. hE piTieD d LizArd. hE cHeckEd & iT
tUrNs oUt daT iT wS naiLed 10yRs aGo wEn d hoUse wS buiLt.

hE w0ndRd h0w d LizArd sUrvivEd 10yRs w/o m0viNg.

L8r, 1 LizArd cMe w/ fUd iN iTs m0uTh. hE wS aMazEd. d nEwc0mEr
hAd biN feediNg d LizArd 4 d paSt 10yRs.

-wAt LoVe & frNdshiP d0?

w0nDeRs & miRacLes...

***

Be strong!
Never tell yourself, "I am tired.."
The more you accept that thought...
the more exhausted you'll become...
but if you tell yourself,
"I can do even more..''
you'll find that there are no limits to what you can accomplish..Ü

***

1 lie Is en0ugH 2 breAk A trust.
1 sEnteNce Is en0ugH 2 breAk A heArt.
1 sec Is en0ugH 2 lose A bAtTLe.
1 smile Is en0ugH To faLL In l0ve.
1 mistake Is en0ugH To lose A j0b.
1 t0uch Is en0uGh 2 heaL A w0undEd heArt.
BuT WaTevr 0ur Pain, Watevr our StruGgLe..
1 G0D Is M0RE Than en0uGh..
have a blessed life!

***

even if you do things the right way..
some would still be unsatisfied..
some will not appreciate what you say & what you do,
and there would always be people who would let you down too..
but for as long as you speak honestly from the heart, you'll be fine..
this is not a perfect world..
this is not a perfect life..
life is almost always UNFAIR..
but LIFE loves the person who dares to live it.. =)

***

G0D wÄnts üs to livè liké the grÄss. Even if it is stèppéd Ön, crÜshèd, bürnéd & cüt, it ÄlwÄys pèrsists & grÖws bÄck évèn gréènér & strÖngèr.

***

God writes w/ a pen dt nvr blots,
speaks w/ a tongue dat nver slips,
and acts w/ a hand dat nver fails.

Trust Him. He knws best!

***

The winning horse doesn't know why it runs a race.It runs because of the whip & pain.Life is a race;if u are in pain,then clearly,GOD wants you to win.

***

"Whatever it is, if it doesn't make you happy, walk away, give it away to someone who wants it. Let it be THEIR next dream. You're emptying out your limitations when you do that. Then you have ROOM to grow, to allow magnificent things to fill the vacuum of those seemingly empty spaces. When you hold onto yesterday, when you hold onto dead and dying adventures, you have on room in your box for greatness"
---- Ramtha

***

life is lyk taking our photographs.
we often pose d way we wanna b seen by others.
but sometimes,by taking stolen shots,we capture who we reli are :-]

***

It's better to fail doing something than to excel doing nothing, for even a flawed diamond is more valuable than a perfect brick, and people who have no failures also have few victories. Remember that sometimes a winner is just a dreamer who never gives up. Ü

***

Positive pictures come out from negatives developed in a dark room.
So if you find yourself lonely and in the dark, understand that life is working on a beautiful picture for you.

3-Minute Management Course

I saw this from Chaucer's Blog Post and asked her if I can post it here also. Glad she agreed so here it is:

Lesson 1

A man is getting into the shower just as his wife is finishing up her shower, when the doorbell rings. The wife quickly wraps herself in a towel and runs downstairs. When she opens the door, there stands Bob, the next-door neighbour. Before she says a word, Bob says, "I'll give you £800 to drop that towel." After thinking for a moment, the woman drops her towel and
stands naked in front of Bob. After a few seconds, Bob hands her £800 and leaves. The woman wraps back up in the towel and goes back upstairs. When she gets to the bathroom, her husband asks, "Who was that?" "It was Bob the next door neighbour," she replies. "Great!" the husband says, "did he say anything about the £800 he owes me?"


Moral of the story:

If you share critical information pertaining to credit and risk with your shareholders in time, you may be in a position to prevent avoidable exposure.

Lesson 2

A priest offered a Nun a lift. She got in and crossed her legs, forcing her gown to reveal a leg. The priest nearly had an accident. After controlling the car, he stealthily slid his hand up her leg. The nun said, "Father, remember Psalm 129?" The priest removed his hand. But, changing gears, he let his hand slide up her leg again. The nun once again said, "Father, remember Psalm 129?" The priest apologized "Sorry sister but the flesh is weak." Arriving at the convent, the nun went on her way. On his arrival at the church, the priest rushed to look up Psalm 129.
It said, "Go forth and seek, further up, you will find glory."


Moral of the story:

If you are not well informed in your job, you might miss a great opportunity.

Lesson 3

A sales rep, an administration clerk, and the manager are walking to lunch when they find an antique oil lamp. They rub it and a Genie comes out. The Genie says, "I'll give each of you just one wish." Me first! Me first!" says the admin clerk. "I want to be in the Bahamas, driving a speedboat, without a care in the world." Puff! She's gone. Me next! Me next!" says the sales rep. "I want to be in Hawaii, relaxing on the beach with my personal masseuse, an endless supply
of Pina Coladas and the love of my life." Puff! He's gone. "OK, you're up," the Genie says to the manager. The manager says, "I want those two back in the office after lunch."


Moral of the story:

Always let your boss have the first say.

Lesson 4

An eagle was sitting on a tree resting, doing nothing. A small rabbit saw the eagle and asked him, "Can I also sit like you and do nothing?" The eagle answered: "Sure, why not." So, the rabbit sat on the ground below the eagle and rested. All of a sudden, a fox appeared, jumped on the rabbit and ate it.


Moral of the story:

To be sitting and doing nothing, you must be sitting  very, very high up.

Lesson 5

A turkey was chatting with a bull. "I would love to be able to get to the top of that tree," sighed the turkey, "but I haven't got the energy." "Well, why don't you nibble on some of my droppings?" replied the bull. They're packed with nutrients." The turkey pecked at a lump of dung, and found it actually gave him enough strength to reach the lowest branch of the
tree. The next day, after eating some more dung, he reached the second branch. Finally after a fourth night, the turkey was proudly perched at the top of the tree. He was promptly spotted by a farmer, who shot him out of the tree.


Moral of the story:

BullSh!t might get you to the top, but it won't keep you there.

Lesson 6

A little bird was flying south for the winter. It was so cold the bird froze and fell to the ground into a large field. While he was lying there, a cow came by and dropped some dung on him. As the frozen bird lay there in the pile of cow dung, he began to realize how warm he was. The dung was actually thawing him out! He lay there all warm and happy, and soon began to sing for joy. A passing cat heard the bird d singing and came to investigate. Following the sound, the cat
discovered the bird under the pile of cow dung, and promptly dug him out and ate him.

Morals of the story:

(1) Not everyone who sh!ts on you is your enemy
(2) Not everyone who gets you out of sh!t is your friend
(3) And when you're in deep sh!t, it's best to keep your mouth shut!

HS Life Survey

Found this from Chaucer's multiply post and I copied it.. makes me remember my high school years.

1) ano sec. mo nung 1st yr high ka?
- 1 St. Bernadette

2) eh nung 2nd yr?
- 2 St. Scholastica

3) 3rd yr?
- 3 St. Agnes

4) 4th yr?
- 4 St. Therese of the Child Jesus (4 STCJ)

Halata bang galing ako sa isang catholic school? we were the last batch who graduated na all-girls pa ang sa high school.

5) anong best year for u?
- 4th Year

6) marami ka bang friends nun?
- hmmm... closest? close lahat sa class namin but if by group 6 kami in our group.

7) san kau kumakain kapag lunch?
- canteen (sa school or sa labas) or sa loob ng classroom

8) san tumatambay after skul?
- quadrangle or sa mall (pero paminsan2x lang)

9) lagi ka ba late pagmorning?
- sa 1st or 2nd year nope... sa 3rd or 4th year yes. hehe... masyadong maaga ang class eh and mas malayo na tinitirhan namin kesa nung nasa 1st and 2nd yr ako.

10) nasuspend ka na ba?
- nope... hanggang 1st warning lang. c",)

11)Bakit?
- library period... when the bell rang i was caught running inside the library (leader). filipino class (last subject in the morning)... i was caught finishing my project for my math class (1st subject in the afternoon) and it was confiscated. I had to redo the entire project during lunch break and of course, wala akong lunch.

12) masaya ba pag foundation day?
- yep... walang class. hehe.

13) have u ever danced on stage?
- on stage? nope... walang akong talent dyan...

14) nagka bf/gf ka ba nong highschool
- nope

15) sinong all time crush mo nun?
- hmmm... all-girls school walang boys eh... so medyo celebrities and anime ang tripping -- hehe.

16) would u go back sa HS?
- yep. i miss high school.... wala masyadong problems.

17) ano lagi mong binibili sa canteen?
- spaghetti / palabok / bihon and coke

18) overpricing ba ang canteen nyo?
- di naman

19) nakakita ka n ba ng multo s skul?
- nope... but there were a lot of rumors especially during the time na may namatay sa batch (but diff. section) namin.

20) u ever sang on stage pag may program?
- once lang ever but in a group... pero sa year end presentation ng glee club. sa 1st yr lang ito.

21) fave subjs?
- trigonometry and computer classes. I HATE CHEMISTRY... actually dami kong natutunang synonyms of the word hate because of chemistry...

22) nabagsak k n ba?
- meaning ba nito is having a grade below 75? wala. but for me kasi having a grade below 80 is like getting an ax... di pwede kahit sa isang quarter (medyo mataas ang required min. grade sa 1st section) and during the last quarter of my junior year i got an ax in my chemistry subject -- 79 and i can't ask the teacher to reconsider since summer ko na nalaman sa releasing of grades.

23) have u ever been sent out?
- yes... because of being late and because late na nga wala pang assignment.

24) feel mo ba malau ang HS bldg till canteen?
- nope... nasa kabilang building lang and yung isang canteen nasa rooftop.

25) have u ever ran in the court?
- yes... during PE and CAT days

26) varsity??of wat?
- nope... di ko type ang sports eh. problema ko to sa PE.

27) do u miss ur school?
- yep. i miss my school, my teachers, and my classmates.

Baby Lexi's Easter Photos

Here are some pictures of baby Lexi at 7 mos. taken last Easter Sunday. Sayang, di nakasali yung pictures with the cake... but Budjoy has posted them in her multiply site.

She really loves her director's chair.

More pictures on this album: Baby Lexi's Easter Photos