Yesterday was a happy day. I was in the office when our Systems Manager announced that old laptops are on their way to recycle centers. If anyone is interested though, there are 8 that are working. No catch. So after a moment of crazy, I went home and presented Gabriel with his first laptop. He was really excited. Jojo immediately configured the wireless and installed Glubble to manage and monitor the websites that Gabriel can access. It's perfect. Gabriel said, "I triple love you, Mommy!" Doesn't get any better than that.
Also contributing to it being a happy day, I got the West Wing complete season dvds that I ordered in Amazon. And even the Guitar Hero Aerosmith Wii game arrived. Amazon is awesome. Times like these when I know that life is a dream I'm living.
I cooked crabs and shanghai rolls for dinner and although the crabs didn't turn out as I would like them to, it's alright. Didn't even dent my happiness. I just need to improve on the recipe and it should work next time.
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Tuesday, November 4, 2008
Monday, March 17, 2008
Almost like rain
The weather forecast is thunderstorms at 3pm today, and the day began very gloomy and dark. But not one drop of rain has fallen yet. Maybe I should be going home. I will soon enough.
I get home and my boys aren't home yet. Turns out they made a quick stop at Wolf Camera and Panda Express.
Hey, I'm looking at this digital frame that's still sitting on my desk (and I think I have decided more than a week ago to send it back to Amazon). I probably should be taking care of that so I can check that on my mental list of things to do.
I also need to run a couple of errands, go grocering and shopping for shoes.
I get home and my boys aren't home yet. Turns out they made a quick stop at Wolf Camera and Panda Express.
Hey, I'm looking at this digital frame that's still sitting on my desk (and I think I have decided more than a week ago to send it back to Amazon). I probably should be taking care of that so I can check that on my mental list of things to do.
I also need to run a couple of errands, go grocering and shopping for shoes.
Tuesday, March 4, 2008
Travels and Amazon puchases
There seems to be a lot of projects that will start this month, and after the trip to South Dakota next week, I have travels lined up for Philadelphia, Florida, Minneapolis, and Amsterdam. So listed in order of priority and then percentage of chance that I'll be going. Small chance of going to Amsterdam though, too bad.
I was disappointed to receive the digital frame that I ordered in Amazon, which means to say I will be returning the item as I am not particularly happy. As a consumer, I have a right to be satisfied and if not, then I will exercise my consumer right to return the product. I haven't done this yet with an online purchase though, so let's try my luck.
On the other hand, I also got my DDR game today and have actually tried a few songs. Not the best that I imagined I could do (in my sleep!) but with practice and perseverance and a lot of sweat, I will conquer. I just know it. I need to pick up another dance mat though. Whoever is brave enough to go against me can do so at their expense. Of course, at the rate I'm going now, they'll probably have the last laugh!
I also just discussed the renewal of my visa here in the US with my boss, and it does seem like we will be traveling back to Manila to get the visa stamp as soon as the visa is approved. Maybe not as soon as, but it definitely means that when I travel out of the country after the visa expires, I will have to go get the visa stamped before I could come back. This actually is good news because that means I would get to visit Manila soon! The bad news is, I'm not sure we are financially prepared for this. I still haven't talked to Jojo about it (as I've just found out myself) but I'm guessing we're gonna have to cross the bridge when we get there?
I was disappointed to receive the digital frame that I ordered in Amazon, which means to say I will be returning the item as I am not particularly happy. As a consumer, I have a right to be satisfied and if not, then I will exercise my consumer right to return the product. I haven't done this yet with an online purchase though, so let's try my luck.
On the other hand, I also got my DDR game today and have actually tried a few songs. Not the best that I imagined I could do (in my sleep!) but with practice and perseverance and a lot of sweat, I will conquer. I just know it. I need to pick up another dance mat though. Whoever is brave enough to go against me can do so at their expense. Of course, at the rate I'm going now, they'll probably have the last laugh!
I also just discussed the renewal of my visa here in the US with my boss, and it does seem like we will be traveling back to Manila to get the visa stamp as soon as the visa is approved. Maybe not as soon as, but it definitely means that when I travel out of the country after the visa expires, I will have to go get the visa stamped before I could come back. This actually is good news because that means I would get to visit Manila soon! The bad news is, I'm not sure we are financially prepared for this. I still haven't talked to Jojo about it (as I've just found out myself) but I'm guessing we're gonna have to cross the bridge when we get there?
Sunday, March 2, 2008
Hunt for the DDR
Woke up and showered just in time to take Gabriel to CCD. Then our hunt for the Dance Dance Revolution began in Circuit City. No dice. Back to church for Sunday mass and afterwards lunch buffet in Plano. Just us but it was fun times.
Then we probably went to all the closest Circuit Citys and Best Buys in the DFW metroplex, trying to look for the video game. We weren't lucky and finally decided to call it a day and went home (just before 5pm).
But the day did not end there - we cleaned the apartment. I'm glad we did, now everything's clean and organized. Well almost everything anyway. At some point, we just sat down.
And oh, I've ordered DDR in Amazon. They'll deliver it on Wednesday.
Then we probably went to all the closest Circuit Citys and Best Buys in the DFW metroplex, trying to look for the video game. We weren't lucky and finally decided to call it a day and went home (just before 5pm).
But the day did not end there - we cleaned the apartment. I'm glad we did, now everything's clean and organized. Well almost everything anyway. At some point, we just sat down.
And oh, I've ordered DDR in Amazon. They'll deliver it on Wednesday.
Tuesday, February 5, 2008
Amazon books
I recently got the Amazon books I ordered online and realized that I need to schedule some time to read them. I bought Persuasion by Jane Austen and The Color of Water by James McBride. Both considered a classic in their own rights, I believe. I've skimmed through both books and know for certain that the one by Austen will pose a challenge to me. Having said that, I have managed to read the trilogy by Tolkien so it's a challenge I'm willing to take on.
Which reminds me, I still have to read A Thousand Splendid Suns which has been on my top list to read for quite a number of weeks now. And I haven't gotten to it yet.
Still on the topic of books, if you like reading and have the time, get a copy of The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini. It's very inspiring and tugs at the heart. I remember my dad who I loved, and still love, dearly. If only I have the chance to tell him once again how very much I appreciated everything that he has done for me. I love you, Daddy.
Which reminds me, I still have to read A Thousand Splendid Suns which has been on my top list to read for quite a number of weeks now. And I haven't gotten to it yet.
Still on the topic of books, if you like reading and have the time, get a copy of The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini. It's very inspiring and tugs at the heart. I remember my dad who I loved, and still love, dearly. If only I have the chance to tell him once again how very much I appreciated everything that he has done for me. I love you, Daddy.
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