Recently, I find myself browsing the net for the following gadgets:
First
The new MacBook Air! Ohhh yes very modish, ultra slim and light with a height of only .76 inch and weight of 3 lbs. Users say it can even fit inside a manila envelope. It is very handy and I would like to believe that owning this baby sort of gives you bragging rights.
Design wise the MacBook Air is superb however I think that the technical specs is below par. Well I've never owned a Mac. Not really a fan coz I'm used to Windows but tried MacBook Pro and iMac a few times and if the specs of MacBook Air is compared to the latter, it definitely won’t match up. With just 80GB HD or 64GB SSD, no optical drive, just one usb slot, processor a bit slower than other Macs and no LAN port so it solely depends on wifi connection, uhm this laptop is designed merely as the computer for people on the go. It works best as a secondary computer. Users of MacBook Air most likely need to get a primary computer for more reliability.
In spite of this, I still surf the net and look for tidbits about it. Though I know I won’t be buying, MacBook Air entices me even by a mere glance . Heck save the money for more useful stuff and even if I have the money, its too much luxury to buy myself this gizmo.
Second
is the Sony Ericsson W980i. Ok I must admit that the initial reason why I am drawn to W980i is because I like the flip top form and the overall design. The orange backlight of this mobile phone is a wonderful contrast to the glossy black finish. It appears to be very sophisticated.
Favorably, W980i is not only about style; the specifications also put the phone on the front line. Some of the highlights are its 8GB memory, big enough to accommodate loads of media files. Also it has a camera with 3.2 megapixel (not as high as 5MP but still 3.2 is pretty clear already), it has 3G function, a pictbridge where you can send your images directly to a printer, a bluetooth stereo for you to listen to music from phone to headset over a wireless connection, a Track ID where you can record a few seconds of a song and get the track, artist and album information of the song sent to your phone and the Shake Control where you can change songs by just shaking your mobile phone. Really, it’s a good deal - at least for me.
Eh magkano naman kaya ito? To buy or not to buy. But can’t splurge.. No. Not at the moment.
I'd like to write about some valuable lessons I stumbled upon last week but I cannot guarantee that I can deliver the message clearly as I am feeling quite lazy right now. Albeit, I'll post it today. Gusto ko lang talaga malista toh para meron akong mabalikan.
Dac should know that:
1.) if I think that it is only 50% right but I feel that it is 100% right I should go for it
2.) the best way to think clearly is to detach myself first from the situation
3.) I can't give happiness when I myself is not happy
4.) happy moments require a happy mood even if I'm down (probably contradicting to number 3 but what I am referring here is just the mind-set of a person; trying to be happy is different from making someone happy)
5.) I find it difficult to trust but to not trust is suicide
6.) just because I don't say certain thingsdoesn't mean I don't feel them.
Me: Babybop, sorry I don't have a gift for you coz I was so busy I didn't have time to go to the mall to buy you something. I'm just gonna get one this weekend.
Alliyah: Tita Dac It's alright, I believe you.. reeeeaaaalllly.. I believe you.
(mga bata ngayon akala laging gumagawa ka ng excuse)
I have always been tight-lipped regarding my burdens and the things that usually eat up my energy. Much of the blame goes to my being a private person and my hate for tear jerking moments. However, I've noticed recently that talking about my concerns instead of keeping them will do me more good. I realized that when you are given the chance to discuss and when someone tries to listen, the pressure building inside starts to drain. Sometimes, it doesn't really matter if the person listening will give you the right advice, what counts is that you are able to share what you're feeling inside.
Do you have any issues lately? Why keep it to yourself? Find the courage to trust someone and pour your heart out.
Sometimes being with a person even for only a brief period allows you to be attached in ways you could not have imagined. My aunt and uncle went home to the States yesterday. Yes, I'm definitely back to my own room, back to having my privacy and doing the things that I feel like doing in the spur of the moment. But often, there's that hankering to listen to my aunt nagging us about cleanliness, healthy living, being economical, exercising, etc. Her personality is very dominating and hasty. She couldn't care less if the people around her are already irritated by her voice. She likes to nag, meddle, discuss, argue and advice. Nevertheless, those acts only arise out of her concern for us. I think, thats her most pungent and at the same time most endearing quality.
Conversely, her husband is soft-spoken to think that he is a former US Navy official. I like the fact that he is level-headed and obliging. Although he was the guest, he didn't mind helping out when our water tank had to be cleaned because the water that was delivered to us was grey. I enjoyed the times when he would comment on how driving here in the Philippines is very much different from the US hihi. Well, he got frantic over the sound of our roosters always waking him up at four in the morning but I'm certain he's gonna miss them.. walang ganun sa States=)
I had my share of ballroom nights the past days. It was my first time to be in a ballroom dance club, one where the lights are dim, the dresses are glitzy and the music repertoire is a range of classics. It was also also my first time to dance with a dance instructor. It's kind of manic to dance with a d.i. Their bodies move more fluidly than mine considering that they are guys (i mean "paguy" pala). I found it a tad hard to hit the floor and get low with all the dances coz once you're on the dance floor your feet and hands should be ready with whatever steps the music obliges you to do. Upbeat dances like swing, mambo, reggae, hustle and salsa are easier compared to the slow sweet dances like tango, rumba, foxtrot and waltz.
I've fallen head over heels with those slow dances. They're absolutely sexy to dance. The thing is they require some expertise for the footwork. You have to feel the music and be able to slide, close, glide and turn with ease and finesse. I saw a number who already mastered it and they are very entertaining to watch. I feel embarrassed though that most of the time my d.i. still has to teach me a lot of the steps right in the middle of the dance floor. A novice like me still has more to learn. All in all ballroom dancing is a commendable alternative to lose weight. I didn't even noticed that we already spent three hours dancing.
My aunt and uncle doing the Tango
My first ever ballroom shoes bought by my aunt.
Feels really comfortable to wear, soft and light. Ballroom dance shoes are usually made from fabric or leather and they have more padding in the insole for added flexibility.
2.) Attended the wedding of my high school buddy.
Not getting any younger.. that's a fact. Last Feb 23 I went to the wedding of one of my dabarkads. He is the first guy in the group who got married. Sa hinaba-haba man daw ng prusisyon sa simabahan din ang tuloy. Congratulations and best wishes to Carlo and Hazel! The picture quality is really poor as it was taken by a camera phone. Clear pictures to follow.
3.) raided the karaokeeeeeey
singing songs that are old skul makes you feel like a fool but fool is the person who think that those songs are uncool for no one can ever tell you the rule
--- by yours truly
wala lang hihi. This song got me a score of 100!
4.) watched neyo's concert
Neyo in the house last Feb 29, 08. Kapal talaga ng labi ni Neyo kahit in person. I feel sorry that the concert didn't even last for two hours although it was short but sensational. Fave ko talaga ang song niya na "Sexy Love".
5.) strolled around the village at night
It's one way of becoming toned again. I realized just last week how huge I've become. Not even a single dress fit my bod. I was suppose to use an old dress for the wedding but unfortunately I found it difficult to zip them.. gosh! If you plan to know if you've gained weight, try putting on your old clothes like the dresses you used to wear two to three years back. If it won't fit, my my.... welcome to the club!
Anyways, walking around the village gives me time to relax aside from the health benefits it entails. Relax in such a way that time seems to slow down and I get to relish the wind caressing my face. I also enjoy watching the dark sky with the moon shining. My room never gave me a chance to get a glimpse of the outside as the windows are always close and even if it is opened, all I can see is the wall dividing our house to the next property. Kaya sa future house ko I'd definitely opt for glass doors and windows. Para sakop lahat ng view sa labas.. with matching balcony pa at roof deck (kung hindi masyadong delikado) echos! hihi.
