The Irrational Seeker

in the Mexico

2008-10-28T05:51:00.001-07:00

Cancun is the most popular tourist destination in Mexico since it attracts more and more people than any other cities in the country. About 3 million people come every year just to see the stunning beaches, beautiful views and plenty of fun activities offered. Tourists can enjoy modern lifestyle with high-class beaches and restaurants and at the same time may explore the ancient culture. Shopping, dining and night life are just few of the things that you can do.Cancun just like Caribbean is another paradise, the white sugary sand, clear turquoise water together with the great coastal view will make your trip more special.

Australia

2008-10-28T05:51:00.000-07:00

Mauritius

2008-10-20T20:10:00.000-07:00

Mauritis is an island nation off the coast of the African continent in the southwest Indian Ocean, about 900 kilometres (560 mi) east of Madagascar. In addition to the island of Mauritius, the Republic includes the islands of St. Brandon, Rodrigues and the Agalega Islands. Mauritius is part of the Mascarene Islands, with the French island of Réunion 200 km (125 mi) to the southwest and the island of Rodrigues 570 km to the northeast.

The island of Mauritius is renowned as the only known home of the dodo.
Trivia: The Dodo bird, a large, flightless critter, once lived here. When the Dutch arrived around 1600, they killed off most of them. Their pets killed the rest and they were extinct by 1681. Yes, the Dutch sailors might have eaten a few, but it was actually something else that did them in.

Mauritian beaches are the loveliest in the world and that is mainly what draws many tourists to come to the island every year. Have a look for yourself.

Lagoons of a typically tropical sweetness and endless white beaches : Mauritius is a real paradise for those who want to enjoy the sea or just to soak up the sun. Here is a list of the island’s finest public beaches.

Grand Bay
One of the best areas for sailing, windsurfing and water skiing. La Cuvette beach has been recently upgraded.

Pereybere
This remarkable small cove half-way between Grand Bay and Cap Malheureux is one of the finest bathing spots on the island.

Belle Mare
Miles and miles of white and spotless beaches from Belle Mare to Trou-d’Eau Douce

Blue Bay
Blue Bay beach is one of the most popular bathing spots in the South-East of the island. An ideal spot for windsurfing and sailing.

Le Morne & Tamarin
Offer kilometres of beaches for bathing and are very popular for surfing.

Flic en Flac
White beaches fringed with filaos or Casuarina trees.

A Day in Las Vegas

2008-10-18T18:39:00.000-07:00

The city that never sleeps, Las Vegas. As darkness ravels sin city, beautiful lights starts to light up. The long night is about to begin.
Las Vegas (Spanish: "The Meadows") is the most populous city in the state of Nevada, the seat of Clark County, and an internationally renowned major resort city for the gaming industry, shopping, and entertainment. Las Vegas, billed as The Entertainment Capital of the World, is famous for the number of large casino resorts and their associated entertainment. The city's tolerance for various forms of adult entertainment earned it the title of Sin City, and this image has made Las Vegas a popular setting for films and television programs. Outdoor lighting displays are everywhere on the Las Vegas Strip and are seen elsewhere in the city as well; as seen from space, Las Vegas is the brightest city on earth.

*Lobby of The Venetian casino

Wedding @ Las Vegas
Romance isn't dead - not with Elvis and the cast of Star Trek standing by. Here's how to take your neon vows.

Free circus performances acts steal centre stage directly above this Austin Powers-era casino's main floor. Grab a seat at the revolving Horse-A-Round Bar made infamous by Hunter S Thompson's gonzo-journalism epic Fear & Loathing in Las Vegas. If your craving for more, visit the Mirage Hotel, a 3,044 room hotel and casino resort located on the Las Vegas Strip in Paradise and the Mirage is connected by a free tram to Treasure Island, its sister property immediately to the north. The marquee in front of The Mirage is the largest free standing marquee in the world. How about Caesar's Palace, a luxury hotel and casino; the Fremont Street, New York Casino, Circus Circus Las Vegas, and a whole lot more other destinations.

Visit Las Vegas now. Nothing beats Sin City when it comes to fun and excitement.

Hawaii - a true paradise

2008-10-14T17:47:00.000-07:00

The fresh, floral air energizes you. The warm, tranquil waters refresh you. The breathtaking, natural beauty renews you. Hawaii, one of the top summer destinations, in fact I consider it as the most beautiful place on earth.The Island of Hawaiʻi, also called the Big Island or Hawaiʻi Island, is a volcanic island in the U.S. State of Hawaiʻi in the North Pacific Ocean. With an area of 4,028 square miles (10,432 km²), it is the largest island in the United States and larger than all of the other Hawaiian Islands combined.Hawaiʻi is said to have been named for Hawaiʻiloa, the legendary Polynesian navigator who first discovered it. However, other accounts attribute the name to the legendary land or realm of Hawaiki, a place from which the Polynesians originated (see also Manua), the place where they go in the afterlife, the realm of the gods.The Island of Hawaiʻi is administered as the County of Hawaiʻi. The county seat is Hilo. It is estimated that as of the year 2003, the island had a resident population of 158,400.

Look around. There’s no place on earth like Hawaii.

Whether you’re a new visitor or returning, the six unique islands offer distinct experiences that will entice any traveler.

Plenty of activities can be experience during one's stay. This spectacularly oceanfront is a great place to whale, dolphin & turtle watch, or fish from the oceanfront bluff. If you feel like sharing the ocean with these sea-creature, you can go snorkeling and swimming that are extremely fabulous here. To really experience all that Hawaii offers, you should consider renting a car. Many visitors also enjoy taking bus tours to conveniently explore the Islands. Shuttles, taxis, and public transport are available on most islands. Tours include volcano tour, pearl harbor tour, mingling with the natives in the polynesian cultural cent er, or go with the combo package where you can jet-ski. If you feel like being alone with nature, surfing, sun bathing and a walk in the sea shore are the best thing.

Palawan

2008-10-13T04:15:00.000-07:00

Palawan is an island province of the Philippines located in the MIMAROPA region. Its capital is Puerto Princesa City, and it is the largest province in the country in terms of total area of jurisdiction. The islands of Palawan stretch from Mindoro to Borneo in the southwest. It lies between the South China Sea in the northwest and Sulu Sea in the southeast. The province is named after its largest island, Palawan Island, measuring 450 kilometers long, and 50 kilometers wide.

The province of Palawan has been declared as a natural sanctuary of the world. It is wrapped in a mantel of rainforests, outstanding dive sites, majestic mountains, primeval caves, and pristine beaches. It is surrounded by a coral shelf that abounds with varied and colorful marine life. It boasts of exotic flora and fauna, like the mousedeer and the scaly anteater, that are found nowhere else.

Palawan waters are among the best in the world, not only for diving but also for fishing. A diver’s paradise, it has miles of sub- surface coral and rainbow reef walls whish surround the coasts and coves teeming with rich marine life.

Top Destinations in the Caribbean II

2008-10-09T07:51:00.000-07:00

Grand Turk is the capital of the Turks and Caicos Islands. This is 6 miles long and just over a mile wide. Although Grand Turk is a small island, the sugary sands enchanted many people. Coming here is not worthy if you don’t try snorkeling, diving, fishing and sailing, exploring beautiful sceneries underwater. Grand Turk is included in the top 10 diving destinations in the world.

top destinationas in the Caribbean

2008-10-06T18:13:00.000-07:00

If you heard the word Caribbean, what is on your mind? Well, I guess we all think the same thing, paradise. Caribbean Sea is a tropical sea and part of the Atlantic Ocean. It is one of the largest salt water seas and comprises about 29% of the world’s coral reefs. Every year millions of tourists visit Caribbean, truly this place is heaven.

Now, if you are very interested to explore what this paradise can offer, I will give you the Top Beach Destinations in Caribbean.
First on the list is Tobago Cays Beach Vacations. Experience a total solitude in this rare tropical paradise that only a yacht can reach. Or maybe find your sports thrills, you can sail, snorkel and beach comb in the numerous islets. Provide yourself a cottage in the hillsides of Petit St. Vincent and get a nice view of the palm-studded beach.

Nevis Beach Vacations
A real relaxation is what you are going to feel if you are in this place. One of the locals said that the best reason to go to Nevis was to practice the art of “Limin”, it means ‘doing nothing’. Feel the calming waves in this small volcanic island and get a chance to see the complete view of St. Kitts.

Retrieve Image from SQL Server C#

2008-10-06T02:24:00.001-07:00

Last time, I have posted the code in saving image to SQL Server in C#. Today I'm going to write the code in retrieving the image from SQL Server.

// fetch data from database
// Create dataTableAdapters

adapter.Fill(dataSet, "table");
MemorySystem ms = new MemorySystem;

ms.Write(dataSet.table[0].Image_Data, 0, dataSet.table[0].Image_Data.Length);
Image bmp = Bitmap.FromStream(ms);
pictureBox1.Image = bmp;

Caribbean Island

2008-10-05T21:31:00.000-07:00

Situated below the USA and just above the South America lies the vast ocean filled with 7,000 islands and islets with breath taking sceneries. This is the "The Caribbean". One of the destination spots especially during summer season, Caribbean Islands offers different activities like scuba-diving, golf, mountain climbing, hiking, swimming, bird watching and a lot more. Make your special event like weddings even more special by having it in one of their islands. Caves with bat colonies, stalagmites and stalactites, volcanoes, and exotic birds can really amaze tourists. It is also the location of world’s longest subterranean waterways. So if you feel like having an adventure, Caribbean Islands is the spot.

enjoy the water

2008-10-04T06:07:00.000-07:00

I myself is a beach lover. If I do have long vacation, it wouldn’t be complete if I will not spend a day in the beach. I don’t know, whenever I am in the beach I feel so relaxed and peaceful. That is why I will not cease looking for beautiful sights and beaches. Here are some of my lists of the nice beaches. Check this out.
• This 412 acre marine camping park is the Grayland Beach State Park. The beach stretches for miles in both directions. There are so many activities you can do here, like you can go fishing, clamming, crabbing, beach combing and even bird watching. The park also attracts kite-flyers, kite observers and those who enjoy the pleasant day in the beach. For those who love nature, this is a perfect place. Appreciate nature while wandering the quarter-mile interpretative trail to the beach.

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Channel Islands National Park Beach Vacations
Diving and snorkeling are the major activities that you can do here. Variety of fish and plants thrive when warm southern currents meet cooler northern currents. The four islands namely: Anacapa, Santa Cruz, Santa Rosa, and San Miguel—all are great diving sites. They said that there’s nothing like a visit to the Channel Islands. Whether you approach them by sea or air you can never stop feeling astounded despite the neighboring Southern California’s teeming masses. What keeps me amazed is that the islands are also the most important seabird-nesting area in Southern California and home to one of the biggest seal- and sea-lion-breeding colonies in the United States. And up to now, it is well preserved.

• For people who love active adventure in the beach, Kauia beach is one of the best. The combination of moody rainforests, green valleys, gigantic cliffs, and the dancing palm trees makes you want to stay for long, longer than you ever thought. You even don’t want to miss to see every golden sunset, breath the tropical scented air, listen to sunrise bird songs and adore the sparkling waterfalls . There is a law on Kauai states that no building may exceed the height of a coconut tree -- between three and four stories. As a result, the island itself, not its grandiosel beach hotels, is the attention-grabber. There are few nightlife here, no extravagant shopping malls. But the lush jungle, the endless succession of spectacular beaches, the majestic Waimea Canyon, and the beauty of the Na Pali Coast are incpmparable. Watersports galore are everywhere; miles of trails through rainforests and along ocean cliffs for hikers, bikers, and horseback riders; and golf options that range from championship links to funky local courses where chickens roam the greens and balls wind up embedded in coconut trees. But Kauai is also great for those who need to relax and heal jangled nerves. Here you'll find miles of sandy beaches, perfect for just sitting and meditating. There are also quiet spots in the forest where you can listen to the rain dance on the leaves, as well as an endless supply of laid-back, lazy days that end with the sun sinking into the Pacific amid a blaze of glorious tropical color.

Nicest Thing in Life

2008-09-24T08:44:00.000-07:00

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Convert image to byte to save in SQL database: C#

2008-09-22T18:51:00.000-07:00

Here is a code for saving an image to SQL database.

First you need to save your image in MemoryStream. Include the namespace System.IO
Create an instance of MemoryStream.

MemoryStream stream = new MemoryStream();

Then save your image in the stream.

pic.Save(stream, System.Drawing.Image.ImageFormat.Jpeg);

Lastly, assign the stream to bytes.

bytes[] by = stream.ToArray();

The by is now readily available for saving in the database. If you have a column in your data table, the datatype is image, then you can assign by to this column.

Gossip Girl: Revealed

2008-09-21T16:07:00.001-07:00

Welcome Upper East Siders! The place where privilege teenagers attend exclusive schools for the rich are. The story revolves around the lives of Serena van der Woodsen, formerly the "It" girl who suddenly left New York (I heard she got pregnant), then there's Blair "Queen B" Waldorf, the bff's of Serena, Nate Archibald- ex of Blair, Chuck Bass - well he's a Bass and I also heard he's in-love with Queen B. On the other hand, Serena seems to be dating for sometime now someone not really familiar to the Upper East Siders, Dan. Dan Humphrey from Brooklyn goes to Nate and Chuck's school. And little Jenny Humphrey, Dan's sister and an aspiring "it girl". Will Jenny be able to get in the club or will she remain an outcast?

Watch as our lovable characters fight, makeup and struggle to achieve their dreams. Does the rich have everything laid out for them exactly the way they wanted to or are the Humphrey's living a simple and humble life much better than the elite, famous and beautiful Upper East Siders? Gossip Girl is currently in it's second season and the party is just getting started.

Battle of TV Series

2008-05-22T16:08:00.000-07:00

Heroes, Prison Break, Criminal Minds, CSI Las Vegas and Desperate Housewives. These are few yet outstanding TV shows today. Believe me when I say once you started to watch these shows, you would be yearning for more.

If you have a fancy imagination that leaves you crazy over science and fictional shows, HEROES might be the best medication for you. Normal individuals that discover they are not so ordinary after all are the highlights of this series drama. Now they have to adapt to the changes their special abilities bring, work to protect the world from destruction and fight the evil villain- Sylar, that kills gifted individuals to acquire their powers. Each episode is breath taking so you can't miss a single of it.

If your craving for action dipped with suspense, Prison Break might be the one you're looking for. Aside from having an outrageously good and hot looking main cast, Wentworth Miller, the plot will surely captivate your interest. The story revolves around two brothers who were unlucky enough to get tangled to the president's matters. Lincoln Burrows (Dominic Purcell) is falsely accused of the murder of the president's brother and puts him in the death row. Michael Scofield does everything in his power to prevent his brother, Lincoln from being executed and leads him to commit robbery get him inside prison. Here Michael is able to execute his plans of escaping himself and his brother out of Fox River Penitentiary.

Forensics , criminals, murders, death - all are premises of the two highly acclaimed dramas, CSI and Criminal Minds. While CSI mainly focuses on the investigation of evidences accumulated, Criminal Minds rely on profiling the unsub or unknown subject to foresee the next act of crime and prevent it. These two shows will surely leave you hanging in your seats.

If you are up for good laugh, watch Desperate Housewives. Here you will see five women aiming for love, self completeness with tons of cat fights that lives in the same neighborhood, Wisteria Lane. Each has their own problems to deal with and skeletons in their closets. Wisteria Lane could also get mysterious, so you better witnessed each episode.

The Rocker outlasted the Ballader

2008-05-21T16:09:00.000-07:00

The battle between David vs David for the American Idol 2008 title finally concluded. And it was the Rocker that touch the hearts of America. From the 97.5 million total votes Cook garnered 56%.

The two Davids should be ecstatic because this season earned more votes compared to the previous record of only 23 million.

I am personally confused who will win because they are both talented in their chosen genre.
The 17 year old crooning swooner Archuleta had impressed all three judges and Simon Cowell believed it was a knock-out. It was different though for the 25 year old past bartender rocker. Simon thought Cook's choice of the music is "completely and utterly the wrong choice" for him.

Cook smashed the show with his performances of I Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For, Dream Big, The World I Know. Archuleta swooned everybody with his Don’t Let the Sun Go Down on Me, In this Moment, and the magnificent Imagine.

The competition was a close fight and it went really great. They both deserved the title but only one can emerge victorious and that is DAVID COOK. Well I'm pretty sure we will be seeing more of them. Season 7 was truly an outstanding and successful season.

The Blow

2008-04-15T07:38:00.000-07:00

Life is beautiful to live. Sometimes I come to think I'm invincible, free from any harm. Since I'm from a small family, i forgot my family and I are candidate of death.
A friend's text knock me out of my senses. Her mother which is also a good friend of my mon just died. Hey wait a minute! It gave me the chills. This whole time I had been ignoring death as if it does not exist, living my life far from the contentment of my soul. And above all, it gave me the scare knowing I could lose my parents or anyone in my family. Yup yup yup.. I had been a bad girl. Lets say its my defense mechanism so God will know how weak I am and that He will be lighter on me in terms of problems. I know my argument is irrational but everytime I get closer to God, It feels like obstacles are starting to pour right into my head.
I know sooner or later I got to change, because after all, I'm not invincible. Death is just on my doorsteps waiting patiently for God's signal and I got to be prepared for it.

a Call for a Change

2008-04-12T08:36:00.000-07:00

Last week, when I watched a show, I was interested with the topic that discussed the reasons behind the sudden climatic change and the calamities that many countries have experienced. Global warming, I always hear these many times and yes this is the reason why the heat of the sun is so damaging, but the truth is I don't fully understand how it cause the sudden weather changes. The show have taught me that we are the one who are responsible why it is happening and we are now suffering the consequences. I have learned that by simply using too much electricity and by not saving water, we are constantly destroying that planet we are living in. Now, many concerned people from around the globe are working to let us know and educate on how we can save our earth and eventually save us and the next generation. Hope that you will help.

the test of friendship

2008-04-11T08:27:00.000-07:00

I just watched the episode of Criminal Minds, it's about three girls who are on the same soccer team and are bestfriends. There came a certain situation in their lives that truly tests their friendship. The episode have stricken me because it really made me think that sometimes your friends may turn you down when you're in difficult times. It makes me wonder how strong a friendship is, or until when are friends will hold on to each other?

working on a call center??

2008-04-10T08:11:00.000-07:00

Looking for a job is not quite easy, with high number of graduates and so little job opportunities, landing on a best job takes a lot of patience and you need to be qualified enough. But there is a new trend ( actually, it's not really that new) where you don't have to look job that hard. You don't have to have a specific profession or doesn't requires limited age, as long as you're conversant in English and can work during night.

The job is tiring but the salary is really high compare to the other jobs. But I don't know if working on a call center is my career..

my first assignment

2008-04-09T08:04:00.000-07:00

Since I volunteered to my bestfriend to help her with her preparation for her wedding, my first job is to find the perfect invitation for this perfect event of her life. I was trying to search on the internet about the latest styles, colors and designs. Well, I've found some nice stuffs but I will let her see my research and ask her to choose from them.

an eye opener

2008-04-08T07:50:00.000-07:00

The news about rice shortage hasn't stop and people who belong to the poorest of the poor are now on panic buying. Actually, I'm little concern with what will happen if the crisis continues, but I know that our people will be able to surpass this. For the longest time, we have encountered different crisis, I don't think that only this thing will turn us down. For now, I don't really worry that much, I guess it's because I'm on a diet, haha.. This event I think is an eye opener for everyone that we especially the government have taken for granted the agriculture sector. We are so apt to industrialization that we even converted our farm lands into metro. Also, it is a realization for all of us that we have to give credit to the farmers and value their work.

exciting

2008-04-07T05:43:00.000-07:00

My bestfriend is to be wed by the end of this year, and as her best, I'm going to be her maid of honor. Well, that is not the only thing that excites me, coz I'm going to help her in the preparation. Starting from the invitations to the giveaways. I'm going to be busy doing the job. I'm just going to update you every now and then.

the richness in us

2008-04-06T05:18:00.000-07:00

I know that my country I'm living in is rich in natural resources and has fertile land suitable for planting crops. I mean, we're not supposed to have food problems, but according to statistics, that there are still many of us who cannot eat at least thrice a day. It's shouldn't be like this, but you see, we don't even know how to take care of what we have. I guess, the crisis we're facing right now is the nature's way of opening our eyes to what we have done.

rice crisis

2008-04-05T05:04:00.000-07:00

The issue on rice crisis in the Philippines have caught my attention. For how many weeks, it has been a hot topic. I was really concern coz I know it will greatly affect me. Now the government are doing their best to resolve the problem. But I guess, the government should prioritize the interest of the farmers who do most of the hard work but gain only a little part.

Chicken Soup

2008-04-04T18:03:00.000-07:00

I really adore the book "Chicken Soup", it is really like the second best book to me aside from the Bible. The book shares different touching stories from the young people to the old one. Every stories have a distinct impact on me and those stories were really inspiring since those are true, real stories. I love the book because it talks about love, giving, forgiving and etc..

How I wish I could purchase my own "Chicken Soup" and hope that more people will be touched with it.

better today

2008-04-03T17:56:00.000-07:00

My life is better now than before. Though we're not living luxuriously however we managed to meet our needs. You know, when I was a child, once a week we always have this so called "fasting" time. The fasting was unintentional, it so happened that we don't have food and no money to buy one. So there's nothing we could do but to wait until my dad comes home with food and money.

I treasure those part of my life. I don't have any regrets or blames coz I know that the experienced helps me to dream more.

here's the thing

2008-03-28T17:51:00.000-07:00

I think it was the Holy Spirit who enlightened me and gave me an answer. I was thinking that every time I have problems, I always run to him and ask for His help. Instead of questioning Him for the things that I've been through, I should have thanked Him. Coz if not of those trials, I wouldn't even think of Him and even remember. God is a jealous god, He wants us to always seek Him for everything and make Him the center of our lives.

the reason why

2008-03-27T17:31:00.000-07:00

I remembered when I was a child that every time we have money problems, I just go to a corner and started to cry. During that moment I asked God why. Why of all people we suffer, why is it we're not rich, why is it that we cannot afford to buy even our basic needs. That questions continue until I was 19.

One night, I went home from school. Since my sisters were away for school, only my mom and I were left. When I got there, my mom wasn't home yet so I tried to entertain myself by watching tv but I felt bored and turn it off. I was experiencing a long silence when suddenly tears fell from my eyes. I felt loneliness in my heart, I just missed everyone and I felt all alone.

I looked up and I saw the cross hanged on the wall. More tears fell and for some reason God answered my whys.

sister for life

2008-03-26T20:11:00.000-07:00

I have a younger sister and she is going to be fourth year in college. I would describe her as the most smart in our family, well she was a salutatorian during her high school days and got chances to compete and represent her school for quiz balls. She deserved the honors and privileges that she received because she worked hard for it and she is a very studious person. But despite the pressures of maintaining good grades, she manage to enjoy her college life and have fun.

why business?

2008-03-25T19:59:00.000-07:00

After college, when I try to look for a job, I have discovered that I want to put my own business, I realized that i don't want to have a boss but myself only. And I know that a person will never get rich if that person will stay as an employee forever. Putting up a business is not that easy, you've got to have your own capital, have a thorough research regarding with what kind of business you want to establish and it takes a lot of confidence and hard work. You also have to know that business is like gambling, you have to take a lot of risks. But for now, I will work hard as an employee to earn my own capital.

My Goodbye

2008-03-24T19:51:00.000-07:00

My friend just informed me that she will be leaving the country to work. I've known her for almost 8 years already and I know that this is one of her greatest dream, to work abroad. It's so sad that I wasn't able to see her during that time that she scheduled our meeting, I was busy and as much as I want to I cannot go. I don't know when she will leave but I will try my best to see her this week. I just want to say to my goodbye to her personally.

Who loves to learn?

2008-03-23T19:26:00.000-07:00

I adore teachers but I don't like to be one of them. That's the reason why I never took that course. How ironic because for a year already I worked as a part time tutor in a tutorial center where teaching is all about. With my experience, I have discovered how tedious the work of a teacher is.But I know that being a teacher is a great privilege to impart to the students their knowledge and I know that they feel great when they know that their students learn so many things from them. I have a friend who is an education graduate,I was touched with what she said to me one time, that "she loves learning."

Just Give Me Hope

2008-03-22T19:17:00.000-07:00

I woke up late in the morning and I received a sms that informing me that I will have an interview tomorrow. I was half surprised and half happy coz I remembered that I submitted my resume just last year and after how many months, they contacted me. It came up to me that yesterday I was frustrated but today I got something that I didn't expect. It seems like God is telling me that I should not lose hope. What a coincidence? because I went to church and attended a mass, and the priest's sermon is about hope. He said that never to lose hope. I realized that God is constantly reminding me to have faith and hope.

aim high

2008-03-21T07:09:00.000-07:00

People asked me what I want to do, what kind of job I like or what do I want to become? These are questions that I even ask to myself too but you know what , the thing is I know exactly what I want, the problem is how am I going to make it happen. The main reason why I cannot pursue on doing the things that I enjoy most is that I don't have money. Yeah, they said that if you love it, go for it, but come on, money is a big factor to make it happen. Well, it doesn't mean that I won't continue to make my dreams come to reality because I won't let it happen.

the one that i misses

2008-03-20T06:53:00.000-07:00

I miss my mom, it's hurting me that we are not staying together. What's really making me sad is the fact that my mom lives alone. How I wish I could be there so that she will not be lonely and have company. I know my mom misses us so much, and she's keeping herself busy so that she will forget how unhappy she is. I am also worried with her, she is already 53 and we all know that on this age different sickness arises. I just wish and pray that God will allow me to have her beside us so that we could take good care of her. And while waiting for the right time, I pray that He will protect and guide her.

today

2008-03-18T06:13:00.000-07:00

I am somehow frustrated today. Me and my sister were doing some job hunting. We tried to walk in one of the busiest streets on the metro and found nothing. Actually, there were many jobs hiring but finding the right one for me was difficult. I am now becoming one of the many Filipinos who are having a hard time looking for a job. It was depressing because even if I'm a degree holder, it is not just enough. I don't know how and what I should do. Maybe I just have to believe and try more and more until I will succeed.

at young age

2008-03-17T05:32:00.000-07:00

I saw "Kid Nation" for the first time, it is a reality show that is all about running a city by kids only. At first I was hesitant to watch the show, I don't think that it is entertaining, but later on I was having fun, I actually liked it.. It's funny how those kids act like adults, trying to resolve some situations and trying to make fair decisions. I was laughing to myself that these kids are trying to do things maturely. There were conflicts about respect, discipline and teamwork. I want to know what's the next step of their leaders to maintain and improve their city, I also want to know how their members going to accept their plans. Aside from the daily games which are pretty exciting, another thing that makes me like the show is the fact that children learned so many things from their experiences and I must admit that I learned as well. I admired the children that at such young age they were trying to do things for the betterment not for the few but for all of them, I realized there is something the kids have in which the adults have lost, that is despite the negative attitude a person has they don't want to just tell that person in his face what's wrong but they want that person to change and they are ready to help and support that person. Perhaps, that is a very important lesson that we adults must think about.

a companion

2008-03-15T23:12:00.000-07:00

I need someone who I can be myself because I don't want to act like someone that I am not. I need someone who accepts me for who I am, liking not only my good side but understanding my flaws as well. I want to be with someone who can be there for me whenever I'm down and lonely and someone who could find me whenever I'm lost. I need someone who will be with me through thick and thin. I want someone whom I can share my happiness, thoughts, my dreams and aspirations, someone who is willing to listen to me even if we are old already. I need more than just a friend or a boyfriend. I need a companion whom I can share my life with.

the sad part

2008-03-14T22:21:00.000-07:00

I was surfing on the net on an internet cafe, seated beside me was a lady with a young girl around 5 to 7 years of age. I noticed that the young girl was having a voice chat, and I accidentally overheard their conversation. I've learned that she was talking to her mom, and I thought that her mom is somewhere far. During the conversation I've heard that she was asking if when she could see her, based from her reactions, I thought that her mom said that it will never be soon. That time, I cannot help myself but to feel sad, because their situation is one in a million. I mean, it has actually become like a tradition here in our country that a member of a family will go abroad just to work there. It's just a sad thing to know that living here in the Philippines couldn't sustain an ordinary family. Some of us has to make sacrifice and be away from our loved ones for the sake of having a good life.

simple life

2008-03-13T23:33:00.000-07:00

I miss those days when I woke up around 6 o'clock to prepare for school, that was before my college years; breakfast was already prepared, my uniform was ready and after eating we together with my siblings will go to school. My life before was so simple, my only focus was studies, and aside from that I don't have anything to think about. I am not obliged to do household chores and I can watch tv and sleep as long as I want. When I left for college, life became complicated, there's no one who could prepare the things for me, I'm the one managing my food, my home and school. But now, in less than 2 weeks, I will be on my own. But I guess I'm kinda used to that idea, I have been living alone for 4 years already. Wish me luck!!!

looks can be deceiving

2008-03-07T22:42:00.000-08:00

I like to watch movies that is all about love. I easily get inspired and touched with their promises to their beloved. Every time I watch these movies, I keep on falling in love all over again. Usually, I got to like the leading man, especially if his good looking, sympathetic and romantic. Anyways movies are just movies, back to the reality, you can seldom find a man who has everything, if you do, you're lucky. Actually, I don't like cute guys, yeah they're handsome and so? Most cute guys are unfaithful, they collect many girls as long as they like and leave them whenever they want to.. If you want a real and lasting love, don't just look physically, you know looks can be deceiving.

biggest challenge

2008-03-05T03:40:00.000-08:00

Days from now, I will graduate, after four years of hard work and some sleepless nights, I will finally reach the finish line. Well, my life doesn't just end it here, there is more to come after college. I know things will become more complicated than ever and bigger responsibilities will soon to follow. Challenges are inevitable, that is always part of us, I guess the only problem is how to handle them.

Networking Models

2008-01-13T05:13:00.000-08:00

A friend of mine who worked recently in an IT-based company was assigned to a task related to networking. He was enumerating all these stuffs they were working on. Apparently, I did not understand a thing or two. All I can remember of what he narrated to me is this, everything in networking, no matter how complex, always falls to the core of networking, the OSI Model and TCP/ IP Model.

As of this date, I am taking Data Communications and Networking subject. And because of this subject, everything my friend has talked about are starting to make sense. Now what are these OSI and TCP/IP Models? Models are framework that is used to understand how information travels throughout a network. It explains how packets travel through the various layers to another device on a network. In layman’s term, these models could be compared to the process of sending a package from one country to another through courier services. These models are composed of layers which are all essential in establishing a network.

The two models have difference, right? But each layer in TCP/IP model has a corresponding one or more layer in OSI. Now each layer has a set of standards. Designer of devices need to follow protocols imposed by layers. Protocols by definition are formal description of a set of rules and conventions that govern a particular aspect of how devices on a network communicate. Protocols determine the format, timing, sequencing, and error control in data communication. Without protocols, the computer cannot make or rebuild the stream of incoming bits from another computer into the original format.

Confuse

2007-12-10T03:11:00.000-08:00

It's a shame. We have only less than 3 months left and still, we are far from halfway of developement. My group consists of 3, Judy, Mario and me...

I don't know if my anxiousness of finally graduating is overpowering my old self that I became so sluggish. I don't really know, maybe yes, because I cannot simple find a reason why I suddenly changed in my project ethics.

Confuse, yes. Getting a hardtime accomplishing my thesis, the hell YES....

New day

2007-05-07T00:56:00.000-07:00

New day, new encounters, new feat. Nothing really special but i'm ecstatic how my programming session turned out. I was able to solve 4 problems for today, now i know i had some improvements. Java is a confusing language but i'm liking it... Honestly, i solved easy problems. That's kinda sad

I'm getting hooked up to the latest feat on Naruto. The extraction of the monster within Gaara would result to the death of my favorite character. Thanks to Naruto and Chiyo, I would be seeing more of Gaara in the upcoming episodes. I'm looking forward to Gaara's revival and finally putting a smile to his face after such a long time.