This last week, a friend and work buddy came to Manila to talk more about business and to take a look at what the country is like. We picked him up from the airport last Sunday and left just this Friday. Hope you had a great time here Ray, tour me around Hawaii when I go there someday :D.
There was supposed to be this summit last Wednesday and I was to make a presentation for it. With everything else that was happening, I had to pull an all nighter to finish it only to find out that morning that they cancelled our participation. Phoey, should have just slept.
Needless to say that I only got an average of 2 or 3 hours of sleep this week, napping a couple of minutes in the FX to the office and the LRT going home. It was dreadfully unhealthy, embarassing and dangerous, but these are the times that I consider myself truly alive and not wasting any moment.
September 25, 2005
LinuxWorld?
It was funny that Microsoft was present during the LinuxWorld Conference and Expo held last Sept. 14-16. They were there with a pretense of promoting "working together", whereas the purists and hardcore treat them simply as the 'enemy'.
It was clear that M$ had money and knew how the human(masculine) brain works. They flagrantly used sly techniques in distracting possible converts from absorbing the spirit of the conference.
There were a number of familiar faces due to the nature of the event. m's and Paul A. with the pips from ASTI, officemates from the cube gateway team, my good friend Clair.
I did get to buy a funny shirt. It says at the front:
"No Windows. No Gates. It is Open. No Bill. It is Free."
At the back:
"I choose Free/Open Source Software"
PS: I may update this post if I remember something of interest.
It was clear that M$ had money and knew how the human(masculine) brain works. They flagrantly used sly techniques in distracting possible converts from absorbing the spirit of the conference.
- Center and Flashy booth.
- Three pretty and gorgeous booth girls who wore tight M$ shirts.
- Photo sessions where you can have your picture taken with the 3 M$ girls or a model in a 2 piece bathing suit.
- Barbie Almabis to give away 2 Xboxes.
There were a number of familiar faces due to the nature of the event. m's and Paul A. with the pips from ASTI, officemates from the cube gateway team, my good friend Clair.
I did get to buy a funny shirt. It says at the front:
"No Windows. No Gates. It is Open. No Bill. It is Free."
At the back:
"I choose Free/Open Source Software"
PS: I may update this post if I remember something of interest.
September 13, 2005
Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children
If you ever played ff7, this is definitely something to watch. If you don't know what ff7 is, it is still worth watching for the fight/action scenes.
Its been ages since I played the game but a lot of what happened came rushing back to my memory as the movie progresses. Characters, events and previous grief (yes, 'that' event was soooo tragic) were brought back to life. At the very least, this movie gave weight to a certain event in the game that made it so freakn memorable.
The story starts painfully slow but gradually builds up as fantastic fight sequences are added. I'll not go into detail as to what the plot is, so you won't kill me :))
as geeky as it may sound, its not hard to fall for game characters if they are as pretty and vivacious as Tifa.
yes... grief
Voice Casting Facts:
Kadaj, a significant character in the story, also did Nara Shikamaru(Naruto) and Ginji Amano(Getbackers).
The Wheel Chair Person (as credited in imdb) also did Col. Roy Mustang(Full Metal Alchemist)
Its been ages since I played the game but a lot of what happened came rushing back to my memory as the movie progresses. Characters, events and previous grief (yes, 'that' event was soooo tragic) were brought back to life. At the very least, this movie gave weight to a certain event in the game that made it so freakn memorable.
The story starts painfully slow but gradually builds up as fantastic fight sequences are added. I'll not go into detail as to what the plot is, so you won't kill me :))
as geeky as it may sound, its not hard to fall for game characters if they are as pretty and vivacious as Tifa.
yes... griefVoice Casting Facts:
Kadaj, a significant character in the story, also did Nara Shikamaru(Naruto) and Ginji Amano(Getbackers).
The Wheel Chair Person (as credited in imdb) also did Col. Roy Mustang(Full Metal Alchemist)
August 19, 2005
LSSS ( Last Sick Song Sydrome)
Its an mp3 file labeled "EASY - Ambing". Dunno which is the title or artist, but it has the most horrible yet truthful lyrics I've heard. Wanna see why? (insert "K" words where * are)
[possibly offensive content warning]
Naaalala ko pa nung tayo pang dalwa,
sine lang ay ok ka na.
Pero ngayon kolehiyala ka na,
mas trip mong magtoma.
Ewan ko kung pano ka na barkada,
sa mga walang kwenta.
Sa payo ko, makinig ka, kilala ko sila,
Wag kang, sumama, * ka lang nila.
Wag kang, maniwala, * ka lang nila.
Wag mong isipin na hindi mapapansin,
ang iksi ng iyong palda,
ang kyut kyut mo, pero ang dami-daming
make-up sa iyong mukha.
'Sang kahang yosi, 'sang bote ng beer,
maya-maya ay senglot ka na,
Sa payo ko, makinig ka, kilala ko sila,
Wag kang, samama, * ka lang nila.
Wag kang, maniwala, * ka lang nila.
Ngayon, tatawag ka, ginago ka nila,
Wag kang mag-alala, reresbakan ko sila.
Aww, yeah!
* ka lang nila,
Wag kang, samama, * ka lang nila.
Wag kang, maniwala, * ka lang nila.
Wag kang, paumaga, * ka lang nila.
Wag mong paubaya, * ka lang nila.
* ka lang nila...
[possibly offensive content warning]
Naaalala ko pa nung tayo pang dalwa,
sine lang ay ok ka na.
Pero ngayon kolehiyala ka na,
mas trip mong magtoma.
Ewan ko kung pano ka na barkada,
sa mga walang kwenta.
Sa payo ko, makinig ka, kilala ko sila,
Wag kang, sumama, * ka lang nila.
Wag kang, maniwala, * ka lang nila.
Wag mong isipin na hindi mapapansin,
ang iksi ng iyong palda,
ang kyut kyut mo, pero ang dami-daming
make-up sa iyong mukha.
'Sang kahang yosi, 'sang bote ng beer,
maya-maya ay senglot ka na,
Sa payo ko, makinig ka, kilala ko sila,
Wag kang, samama, * ka lang nila.
Wag kang, maniwala, * ka lang nila.
Ngayon, tatawag ka, ginago ka nila,
Wag kang mag-alala, reresbakan ko sila.
Aww, yeah!
* ka lang nila,
Wag kang, samama, * ka lang nila.
Wag kang, maniwala, * ka lang nila.
Wag kang, paumaga, * ka lang nila.
Wag mong paubaya, * ka lang nila.
* ka lang nila...
Temper
I see myself as a cool minded person, but I know that I do keep a real nasty temper. Stress and lack of sleep seem to bring it out. I'm starting to realize that I'm trying to do a lot of things, and not being able to focus/finish one is getting me absolutely frustrated. Must plan and schedule things properly to avoid landing myself in a position that I hate.
July 31, 2005
Info Text Messaging With a Smile ^_^
"Never blog about work" is something I follow diligently, but on this occasion please let me indulge myself along with my shameless plugging.
I succeeded and maintain a project named PCSO Enhanced Lottery Information System. It is an information text service that enables users to access up-to-date results from PCSO games. Our team tries its hardest to make the service as user-friendly as possible, but users are only people and are bound to make mistakes:
do: "PCSO ELIS", "PCSO INFO", "LOTTO ON", "SWEEP ON", "LOTTO OLD lotto6/42 07/30/2005"
top 4 amazing don'ts:
4 "PCSO ELIS GAGO UBOS N LOD KO WALA PNG INFO GAGO", please minimize rude words in your message.
3 "PCSO ELIS Ano ho ang lalabas sa lotto 2day" , if i knew, i'd be rich by now.
2 "Pcso Elis good am de ko po alam ang result sa lotto d2 kase ako sa lamay sa kapatid ko tulongan nyo po akong manalo." , i'd like to help but the system is only a series of 'switch-case' and 'if-elses' and has no functions for pity and sympathy.
1 "PCSO ELIS AKO PO MATGAL NG MANANAYA SA PCSO BKT PO ANG EZ 2 KAILANGAN PANG INCORECT ORDER EH HUWETENG DN PO YAN DAPAT KAHT ANO MAUNA DPAT TMAMA ANG MAMAY..." , hmmm... you should voice this out to PCSO itself, that is if they don't kick you in jail haaahahahaha .
Anyway, if you're interested in the service or have some load to make us laugh our brains out
text PCSO ELIS to 483(smart), 2219(Globe), 2823(Sun)
I succeeded and maintain a project named PCSO Enhanced Lottery Information System. It is an information text service that enables users to access up-to-date results from PCSO games. Our team tries its hardest to make the service as user-friendly as possible, but users are only people and are bound to make mistakes:
do: "PCSO ELIS", "PCSO INFO", "LOTTO ON", "SWEEP ON", "LOTTO OLD lotto6/42 07/30/2005"
top 4 amazing don'ts:
4 "PCSO ELIS GAGO UBOS N LOD KO WALA PNG INFO GAGO", please minimize rude words in your message.
3 "PCSO ELIS Ano ho ang lalabas sa lotto 2day" , if i knew, i'd be rich by now.
2 "Pcso Elis good am de ko po alam ang result sa lotto d2 kase ako sa lamay sa kapatid ko tulongan nyo po akong manalo." , i'd like to help but the system is only a series of 'switch-case' and 'if-elses' and has no functions for pity and sympathy.
1 "PCSO ELIS AKO PO MATGAL NG MANANAYA SA PCSO BKT PO ANG EZ 2 KAILANGAN PANG INCORECT ORDER EH HUWETENG DN PO YAN DAPAT KAHT ANO MAUNA DPAT TMAMA ANG MAMAY..." , hmmm... you should voice this out to PCSO itself, that is if they don't kick you in jail haaahahahaha .
Anyway, if you're interested in the service or have some load to make us laugh our brains out
text PCSO ELIS to 483(smart), 2219(Globe), 2823(Sun)
July 25, 2005
July 17, 2005
Half-Blood Prince
Never let your guard down
After a years wait JK Rowling's Harry Potter book six hit the shelves yesterday. As a real fan of the series, I was one of the eager crowd who ran once SM north was opened. After getting the book, I went straight home and was so excited I let my guard down. A mother and baby sat beside me in the jeep and had knicked my digicam right under my nose. I only found out when I got home and tried to find it. Bad luck... oh well, I sorta hated that one anyway. Must save up for a better one.
Anyways, by pre-ordering the book I got 10% off and a P100 book coupon, so it cost me P1,350.
How was it? It was cool. The story had its hilarious moments that made me laugh out loud. But generally, the mood of the whole book was dark and full of loss. It is a fitting prelude to the last book.
SUPER SPOILER AREA(meaning you must have read the book already)
Since book 4 JK has been sending significant characters hurtling to their deaths. But I'm not too happy how seemingly useless and insignificant Sirius' death seemed in book 6. I was hoping that it would trigger something big or amazing in Harry... pfffft.
Anyways, as much as I hate to admit it, Snape may still be working for the good side. Dumbledore was not pleading for his life... but pleading Snape to finish him off. Why? For a number of reasons: To save the Malfoys, To enable Snape to gain total confidence from the Death Eaters and Voldemort so he can sneak and destroy the remaining Horcruxes, and to save Snape himself due to the unbreakable vow.
I kinda liked how Harry's lovelife turned out. its was 6 years in the making but it was well worth it. "The Beast" in him? Sounds like Kintaro Oe (Golden Boy). That uber snogging scene was fantastic! Can't wait to see it in the movies! hahahaahhahhaha.
After a years wait JK Rowling's Harry Potter book six hit the shelves yesterday. As a real fan of the series, I was one of the eager crowd who ran once SM north was opened. After getting the book, I went straight home and was so excited I let my guard down. A mother and baby sat beside me in the jeep and had knicked my digicam right under my nose. I only found out when I got home and tried to find it. Bad luck... oh well, I sorta hated that one anyway. Must save up for a better one.
Anyways, by pre-ordering the book I got 10% off and a P100 book coupon, so it cost me P1,350.
How was it? It was cool. The story had its hilarious moments that made me laugh out loud. But generally, the mood of the whole book was dark and full of loss. It is a fitting prelude to the last book.
SUPER SPOILER AREA(meaning you must have read the book already)
Since book 4 JK has been sending significant characters hurtling to their deaths. But I'm not too happy how seemingly useless and insignificant Sirius' death seemed in book 6. I was hoping that it would trigger something big or amazing in Harry... pfffft.
Anyways, as much as I hate to admit it, Snape may still be working for the good side. Dumbledore was not pleading for his life... but pleading Snape to finish him off. Why? For a number of reasons: To save the Malfoys, To enable Snape to gain total confidence from the Death Eaters and Voldemort so he can sneak and destroy the remaining Horcruxes, and to save Snape himself due to the unbreakable vow.
I kinda liked how Harry's lovelife turned out. its was 6 years in the making but it was well worth it. "The Beast" in him? Sounds like Kintaro Oe (Golden Boy). That uber snogging scene was fantastic! Can't wait to see it in the movies! hahahaahhahhaha.
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