"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)
July 31, 2005
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.
June 25, 2005
Rebirth
I bought and assembled a new pc named 'rebirth' last weekend as it seemed that 'tsunami' wouldn't hold much longer. How special is she? Let the specs tell the story:
Athlon 64 3000+ 939pins
Epox 9NPA+ Ultra nForce4 (Socket 939)
Palit Gforce 6600GT PCI Express 128MB 128Bit
256MB DDR 400 PQI (2-yr wty) x 2
80 GB Seagate 7200 SATA (2-yr wty)
Epraizer VI 11A (Blk/Blk)
450W Dual Fan 24PinATX SATA
500VA Giant UPS with AVR
Computer Table YT-700 (Blk)
A4 tech USB Keybord
17" MAG 786FS
Logitech USB Optical Mouse
Lite-on DVDRW SOHW 1653S
The ones on top are new while the others have been bought previously. I had to literally go around metro manila to piece her together but it was well worth it.
Pros:
-nView! a desktop of 2560 x 1024 is something to smile about.
-I can play most games at the highest detail level and resolution.
Cons:
-Hangs occasionally during a game (will tweak this until its stable)
-PS/2 ports of Epox boards still get broken sooooo quicky. So I had to buy a USB keyboard to make the computer usable.
Office?
I've taken 1/4 of the sala and turned it into my home office/game station. Its still sorta messy, but I find it comfy.
Athlon 64 3000+ 939pins
Epox 9NPA+ Ultra nForce4 (Socket 939)
Palit Gforce 6600GT PCI Express 128MB 128Bit
256MB DDR 400 PQI (2-yr wty) x 2
80 GB Seagate 7200 SATA (2-yr wty)
Epraizer VI 11A (Blk/Blk)
450W Dual Fan 24PinATX SATA
500VA Giant UPS with AVR
Computer Table YT-700 (Blk)
A4 tech USB Keybord
17" MAG 786FS
Logitech USB Optical Mouse
Lite-on DVDRW SOHW 1653S
The ones on top are new while the others have been bought previously. I had to literally go around metro manila to piece her together but it was well worth it.
Pros:
-nView! a desktop of 2560 x 1024 is something to smile about.
-I can play most games at the highest detail level and resolution.Cons:
-Hangs occasionally during a game (will tweak this until its stable)
-PS/2 ports of Epox boards still get broken sooooo quicky. So I had to buy a USB keyboard to make the computer usable.
Office?
I've taken 1/4 of the sala and turned it into my home office/game station. Its still sorta messy, but I find it comfy.
June 17, 2005
FEAR
As one of my officemates pointed out, the central theme of Batman Begins is fear. As is some of my favorite shows: Star Wars and Dune. Although I do not look or show it, I have much fear in me. It seems that I am only at 30% of what I can be due to fear. I can list some of them but am unable to face/conquer them.
Fear of loss c/o that person.
Ridicule and Shame due to my hyperflatulence.
Rejection due to who I have become.
A good step in conquering ones fear is knowing it. Another step is putting it out there. So there...
Fear of loss c/o that person.
Ridicule and Shame due to my hyperflatulence.
Rejection due to who I have become.
A good step in conquering ones fear is knowing it. Another step is putting it out there. So there...
June 13, 2005
Lightning
Black ops failed last friday. Shucks and I thought... anyways, its was also Adrian's nth farewell party. Hurry back home bro.
Went shopping with Ramon yesterday. Got a good haul but it took us hours to complete our rounds.
Was contemplating on what to buy, a kick-ass pc or a pda/phone. Whacha think?
Here's something I dug up for your viewing pleasure, a blast from the past... my crazy college days.
*updated with a youtube version*
Went shopping with Ramon yesterday. Got a good haul but it took us hours to complete our rounds.
Was contemplating on what to buy, a kick-ass pc or a pda/phone. Whacha think?
Here's something I dug up for your viewing pleasure, a blast from the past... my crazy college days.
*updated with a youtube version*
May 30, 2005
My First Time
It was Friday night in a dark narrow alley. The world was quiet and people rarely passed. I was both anxious and excited. My legs were trembling and my hands had lost their usual grip. She was a sexy chick in red and her name was (in a mexican accent) "burito". Losing all sense of calm, it happened and even stopping was rough and unrefined. Thus was my first time.
Bwahaahahahahaaahaah. What a misleading title and story! My friend Adrian was kind enough to teach me and let me drive his 2002 nissan exalta aka (in a mexican accent) "burito". As pathetic as it sounds, it really was my first time to drive in my 26 years of existence. It was just an hour or two but I was able to start, stop, mix clutch and gas, and reach 2nd gear. And it was on open road *evil grin*. Thanks Aidz!
The South Beach diet is going well, my tummy is tighter than it used to be and I may have lost some weight (wasn't really watching it). I've proceeded to phase two as I was already in phase one for 2 weeks. Thanks to all who have given their opinion on me going on this diet. Your inputs, encouragement and otherwise have been a blessing.
Seabiscuit - was working on something when my brother popped this in the player. As the tv set was just behind me, I glanced back occasionally and found myself caught in the story. It was inspiring in the way that success can be found by giving anything a second chance.
Bwahaahahahahaaahaah. What a misleading title and story! My friend Adrian was kind enough to teach me and let me drive his 2002 nissan exalta aka (in a mexican accent) "burito". As pathetic as it sounds, it really was my first time to drive in my 26 years of existence. It was just an hour or two but I was able to start, stop, mix clutch and gas, and reach 2nd gear. And it was on open road *evil grin*. Thanks Aidz!
The South Beach diet is going well, my tummy is tighter than it used to be and I may have lost some weight (wasn't really watching it). I've proceeded to phase two as I was already in phase one for 2 weeks. Thanks to all who have given their opinion on me going on this diet. Your inputs, encouragement and otherwise have been a blessing.
Seabiscuit - was working on something when my brother popped this in the player. As the tv set was just behind me, I glanced back occasionally and found myself caught in the story. It was inspiring in the way that success can be found by giving anything a second chance.
May 22, 2005
South B17ch diet
With the coercion of my sister who is undergoing it, I am now trying the South Beach Diet. The lack of energy due to the banning of easily convertible food is really taking its toll. I've never been this apart from rice all my life so that should cut down this belly soon. I'll keep you guys posted on what happens and if it works.
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