Sunday, August 31, 2008

Andrew who?

I had fun yesterday with my shopping/bonding time with my mom. Our original plan was to go to Bonifacio High Street and Market Market but while on the road, we saw the long traffic ahead. So we took a detour and landed at Shangri-la Mall instead. 


I really needed to buy my iPhone a case so I can take off the plastic already. haha. So we headed straight to iStudio to look for cases. I was choosing among 5 cases. All with different styles, colors, prices and features. I think the cheapest was P1300.  I finally decided and I got the Griffin elan Form Hard-shell leather case. I'm quite happy with it. It's leather outside, and hard plastic inside. A screen protector is also included to prevent fingerprints and smudge on the iPhone. Now why did I still order the invisible shield?! haha



After buying, mommy wanted to shop for clothes so we walked and raided boutiques. haha. We had this dilemma (as always). Mommy liked a particular color or blouse but there was no available size for her. But the other colors and blouses fits her perfectly. hahaha.

After shopping, we went to CPK and ate dinner. Pizza! Again! Yay! I think I'm gaining my weight again. haha. While eating, I took out my iPhone and placed it in the case. At last! haha.

Then it was time for coffee. 

As usual, I ordered my "Hot Venti Sugar free Vanilla Non-fat Caramel Macchiato". The barista seemed to got it right cause he immediately asked for my name after. After paying, I waited for my drink at the counter... 

Then the barista called an order...

"HOT VENTI SUGAR FREE VANILLA NON-FAT CARAMEL MACCHIATO for ANDREW!"

I was like... WHAT!??

I looked behind me an nobody else was there. I was the only customer waiting for a drink. He called out the wrong name! hahaha. I looked at my mom and tried to hard not to laugh. I picked up my drink and thanked the barista. 

He replied...

"Thank you for waiting Andrew. Enjoy your drink!"

WTF?!

haha

Now I think I have a name for my iPhone: Andrew Talino.

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Thursday, August 28, 2008

iPhone (New Baby Again!)

Yippee!! Now I can die. (just kidding!)

I got my iPhone 3G earlier today. Yes I know.. Whatever happened to "Mag-iipon muna ko. Prepaid nalang para wala ng monthly."? I dunno either. lol

I applied for a postpaid plan for me to avail the iPhone at a lower cost. It's a good deal for me I think. I'll just make sure that I always disable the EDGE, GPRS and 3G when not needed so that I won't be charged for the connection. 

Still thinking of a name for my baby... hmmm.

Oh and here is my problem right now... I have to wait a freaking 24 hours for my line to be activated. So currently, my iPhone acts as a web browser and iPod touch (and a beautiful toy). hahaha. 















Woot!

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Wednesday, August 27, 2008

Words of the Day.

LOL

- Bernardo
- Ingkantado
- Talino

WHAT?!?

Those were supposedly our last names but one person got it all wrong. hahaha

I can't elaborate any further coz it will reveal my real identity. haha.

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What My Latte Says About Me.

Haha. Yes, I am addicted with this quizzes. And I find it strangely accurate. lol




What Your Latte Says About You



You are easygoing and pretty simple to please. You don't put up a fuss... ever.



You can be quite silly at times, but you know when to buckle down and be serious.



Intense and energetic, you aren't completely happy unless you are bouncing off the walls.



You're addicted to caffeine. There's no denying it.



You are responsible, mature, and truly an adult. You're occasionally playful, but you find it hard to be carefree.



You are expressive and friendly, but you are never pushy.



All of the points discussed there are so true (except for the responsible part. lol) I really have different and weird personalities. But I am not schizophrenic, that I assure you. (Muka lang. haha)

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Tuesday, August 26, 2008

Greatest X

Awwww. That's all I can say. I'm soo emo na. haha.


I've been in a Janet Jackson mood this past few days. I have my top three songs from her "Discipline" album. (lol what's with me and lists? haha)

TOP 3 Fave Janet songs:
3. Never Letchu Go - I love the message of the song. Soo nice but. huhuhu.
2. Greatest X - Oohhhh... This song fits me very well. The lyrics and all. awww. He's really my greatest x ever.   (emo-ness)
1. Luv - This one... I've been LSS-ing this since last week. I fell in love with this song the first time I heard it on iTunes' radio. The beats are sick! I loooove it! hahaha. And I think I can also relate with the song. hihi. 


Here's the lyrics for "Greatest X". I'm sure a lot of people can relate. haha. 

Yeah [x8]

My momma told me that this could happen to me
That he would grow to be this sexy man
But I just couldn't see
Cause I had my blinders on
I was in my zone
And I had the trought of us in my head
Somehow I turned us all off
And then I met him, and he wasn't you
Then I dropped my head thinkin what should I do
Oh I

I loved you, and
You love me
And I just couldn't see tomorrow, baby
And I cared for you
And I didn't see us through
Now I know in my heart you will always be
The greatest x ever

Now I can't do a simple thing like fall asleep
Cause I can't close my eyes
Without a day with you in my dreams, dreams
Sometimes I call you phone just to hear you tone
And I never say nothin
Wait just a couple of seconds to hear you breathe
And then I'm gone
But he's not like you
Can't hel but to hold my head
Thinkin what did I do
Oh I

And I know that it's all my fault
And it would be a lie if I said you didn't cross my mind at all
How do I erase from my days that's shaded and blue
All my luv's with you




Sad song. 

(;_;)

Teaching: by mrmacchiato

Sigh. I kinda felt sad this past weekend. :(


I'll be listing my top ten loves and hates in being a teacher.

10. I love to review, study and prepare for my class. 
9. I hate being sick. I do not skip class as much as possible.
8. I love to consume all of the time alloted for each class. 
7. I love when a student asks me questions regarding the topic. There's no such thing as a stupid question. That is the reason why I am there... For them to learn. 
6. I hate the tardiness of some students. 15 minutes grace period is enough. 
5. I hate it when a lot of my students are absent. It's their loss. I usually discuss one chapter per meeting.
4. I love giving quizzes the day after the discussion. And I love that almost all of them take the quizzes seriously. 
3. I hate it when someone talks, stands, or sleeps. I get irritated very easily. 
2. I hate it when I get mad to my class. I get depressed at the end of the day.
1. I hate final exams!!! Because that means that I might not see my students again. :(

I really hope that all my classes from the previous term learned something from me. This is me getting emotional. haha. I think I got attached to my students very much and it's hard for me to let them go. It's like losing someone you love. I super hate that feeling. sigh. 

Of course I cannot let them see or know what I really feel. These are the times when I hate being a teacher. I will never forget my first batch of students. 

But I will still continue what I do. It's fun... I just don't like the parting episodes. hahaha.

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Thursday, August 21, 2008

Michael Phelps

Now I get it. haha




Oh Michael.


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Tuesday, August 19, 2008

Hey Cyst (or Tumor)!

Yesterday, two tumors were removed from my left arm via surgery. The doctor was kinda surprised with the size of the tumors cause they were more than two inches in length.


The operation lasted for two hours. The first one was located at my forearm and the second at my upper arm. The second one was harder to extract because it was deeper than the other. I didn't feel anything during the operation, well except for the needle and anesthesia. haha.

A sample was sent to the laboratory just to make sure it wasn't malignant. Then the doctor placed the tumors in a bottle and I took it home as a souvenir. lol

Warning!
Not for the faint of heart. Click at your own risk!

Monday, August 18, 2008

SoundSticks II


I've been eyeing this speaker set since last week. I kinda wanted to change my current CD-R King speakers. I think that it doesn't fit the look of my workspace. haha. I found a seller at eBay that sells it at a lower compared to malls. hmm.. 

Think think...

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Thursday, August 14, 2008

I Am Swimming

I decided to post this in the spirit of the on-going Beijing Olympics. I stumbled upon this online quiz which will determine what olympics sport are you. 


So here's the result. haha




You Are Swimming



You are an interesting set of contradictions.

You are peaceful yet competitive. Graceful yet strong.

You exist in your own private universe.



I think the result and explanation fits me well. haha.

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Monday, August 11, 2008

Beings

Just looking through my old backups and saw this interesting writing of mine. It's not that great but I don't really care what you think. haha. I just write for fun. haha.


Anyways...

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Beings
by Me

Whenever you are alone, do you feel a presence watching you at your back? This very presence is present but vaguely seen, only felt. You get chills, feel frightened and powerless of what this force might be. From the looks of it, a certain being is very close to you. These can be beings of light, or vicious villains from the dark - watching, pondering and vividly seeing your every move.
You closed your watery eyes firmly and breathe the gentle breeze coming from the vast ocean. But for a brief moment, you felt a power. A power that you yourself have no idea where it came from. Fear vanished in an instant. Your fingers were no longer frozen in fright. You opened your eyes, saw somebody with your blurry vision, and heard a peaceful voice saying, “Fear not my beautiful child”.

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PS: My sister told my earlier that she took a pregnancy test and it was positive! She'll go see a doctor tomorrow just to make sure. 

*crosses fingers*

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Wednesday, August 6, 2008

Me? Obsessive Compulsive?

Well let's see.


What is the definition of OCD?

Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is an illness that causes people to have unwanted thoughts (obsessions) and to repeat certain behaviors (compulsions) over and over again. We all have habits and routines in our daily lives, such as brushing our teeth before bed. However, for people with OCD, patterns of behavior get in the way of their daily lives.

Most people with OCD know that their obsessions and compulsions make no sense, but they can't ignore or stop them.


Hmm.. Moving on.


What are obsessions?

Obsessions are ideas, images and impulses that run through the person's mind over and over again. A person with OCD doesn't want to have these thoughts and finds them disturbing, but he or she can't control them. Sometimes these thoughts just come once in a while and are only mildly annoying. Other times, a person who has OCD will have obsessive thoughts all the time.


What are compulsions?

Obsessive thoughts make people who have OCD feel nervous and afraid. They try to get rid of these feelings by performing certain behaviors according to "rules" that they make up for themselves. These behaviors are called compulsions. (Compulsive behaviors are sometimes also called rituals.) For example, a person who has OCD may have obsessive thoughts about germs. Because of these thoughts, the person may wash his or her hands repeatedly after using a public toilet. Performing these behaviors usually only makes the nervous feelings go away for a short time. When the fear and nervousness return, the person who has OCD repeats the routine all over again.

Here's a list of common obsessions and compulsions. Let's see if I'm guilty or not. haha

Obsessions and Compulsions:
1. Fear of dirt or germs
2. Disgust with bodily waste or fluids
3. Concern with order, symmetry (balance) and exactness
4. Worry that a task has been done poorly, even when the person knows this is not true
5. Fear of thinking evil or sinful thoughts
6. Thinking about certain sounds, images, words or numbers all the time
7. Need for constant reassurance
8. Fear of harming a family member or friend 
9. Anxious thoughts
10. Frequent thoughts of violence
11. Fear of causing harm
12. Unwelcome sexual thoughts
13. Fantasies
14. Inappropriate thoughts
15. Fear of becoming contaminated
16. Fear of being poisoned
17. Feelings of doubt
18. Magical thinking
19. Unusual patterns and rules
20. Sleep problems
21. Need for certainty
22. Perfectionism
23. Slowness and tardiness
24. Depression or withdrawal

I'm guilty with numbers 1,2,3,4,6,7,8,9,11,14,15,16,17,18,19,20,21,22,24.

20/24?



I'll try to discuss each item.

1. Fear of dirt or germs.
-I have this habit of washing my hands everytime before using my Mac. When I feel that I have some dirt or anything on my hands, I usually rush to the sink. haha. I also carry with me a hand sanitizer and anti-bacterial lotions. 

2. Disgust with bodily waste of fluids. 
- Okay this applies to public restrooms only. Before I use the toilet or urinal, I always flush the water even though nothing's in it. haha. 

3. Concern with order, symmetry, and exactness. 
- I always see to it that all objects on my desk are arranged and are located in their proper places. (Eg. mouse, laptop, remote controls, papers, lamp, speakers, etc.)

4. Worry that a task has been done poorly.
- I dunno, everytime I do something for school or something else, I always think that I haven't done my best and thinks of all the possible mistakes that I've done. haha.

6. Thinking about certain sounds, images, words, or numbers all the time.
- Sounds: yes. Images: yes. I always think that someone's knocking at the door or walking outside my room. 

7. Need for constant reassurance.
- I want to be always reassured that this and that are right or correct or I'm this or that before I could sleep soundly. Common questions: Do I look good? I feel hot, do I have a fever? Are you sure this is right?

8. Fear of harming a family member or a friend.
- I always think of the words before I open my mouth especially in front of the people who are close to me. Then when I feel like I've said something bad, I usually get depressed and think of it for days. 

9. Anxious thoughts.
- Usually I experience this when I would buy something. I always worry if there are stocks left, if the clothes fits me, etc. Also in school before when taking exams or reporting in class. haha

11. Fear of causing harm.
- Just like no. 8

14. Inappropriate thoughts.
- With this mind like mine? yea. If you know me personally, I can't elaborate more. lol

16. Fear of being poisoned.
- Yeah. Usually when I eat in places that I'm not comfortable with.

17. Feelings of doubt. 
- Always. 

18. Magical Thinking.
- haha. Like fairies, wizards, witches, angels, good and bad luck, superstitions and stuff? YEA. lol

19. Unusual Patterns and rules. 
- Yea. I have my own way of sitting, touching things, arranging my food,  etc. And I also check the doors if they are locked, look at my nose and eyes, touch my pendant and watch, touch my cellphones and look if there's a text message even though I knew that there is none, wiping the surface and screen of my laptop when I see a tiny lint or dust. A lot of things actually. haha. 

20. Sleep problems.
- Yes. I can't sleep if I don't have my body pillow, if there's no light (lamp), the TV is turned off, the TV's volume is too low or too loud, if I'm not lying on my side, if I'm not under my comforter, if there's no air conditioning and electric fan. haha. 

21. Need for certainty.
- My mind doesn't stop thinking or worrying about something until I know that something is certain. Common questions: Did I lock the door? What's for breakfast/lunch/dinner? When will my order arrive? Did I set my alarms correctly? 

22. Perfectionism.
- I usually do things over and over again. I like that all the things I do is 99% perfect. (According of course to my personal standards.)

23. Slowness and tardiness.
- I spend a lot of time in the bathroom, mirror, and getting dressed. haha

24. Depression or withdrawal.
- I do get depressed easily. Signs: sadness, tension, loss of appetite, mood swings, sleeping problems. 


Haha. I confess... I'm OC... Really!

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Sources:
http://familydoctor.org/online/famdocen/home/common/mentalhealth/anxiety/133.html
http://www.wrongdiagnosis.com/o/obsessive_compulsive_disorder/symptoms.htm
http://www.clubmom.com/display/242907

Friday, August 1, 2008

Baby MBP

Yipee!!


I have a new baby! haha

I got my new MacBook Pro last tuesday, July 29, 2008. It was delivered to our house around 2:00pm. I'm soo happy! (Well at least I smiled that day. lol)

I named my MBP "Chris". Yeah, stick with the Charmed names. haha. My MacBook's name is Wyatt and now his new baby brother is Chris. haha.

Here are the specs:
15" inch widescreen
2.4GHz Core 2 Duo
2GB RAM
200GB HDD
NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GT

Now what to do?

List of things that I've accomplished:
1. Transfer all my files from the MB to the MBP
2. Install all Applications
3. Sync iPod
4. Calibrate Battery
5. Customize Appearance
6. Buy Crystal Case
7. Buy Bag

List of things to do (might do):
1. Install 4GB RAM
2. Buy External HDD for Time Machine
3. Buy Apple Care Protection Plan before the Limited One Year Warranty Expires
4. Install Invisible Shield
5. Learn Final Cut Pro
6. Keep MBP clean all the time! haha

Here a pics of my new baby:





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