Denver configured his mobile phone to connect to the internet, plugged the USB cable from the mobile to this laptop, and voila! I am online! I thought that having no phone line and no Unsecured Wireless Network would make this portable useless to me at home.
This is so much cheaper than going to a Wi-Fi hot spot! Remember Starbucks Silver City? Wi-Fi cost me a hundred bucks an hour. Smart Internet only costs ten pesos for thirty minutes, plus, I have free coffee at home, and won't have to worry about running low on battery. The only snag is that I have to put up with Denver's terrible snorring while browsing.
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Sunday, January 28, 2007
Saturday, January 27, 2007
Prattle
First Time
I got my brand spanking new Inspiron E1505 last night. Before you exclaim big time, I'd like to declare that this was issued by the company. So it's not really mine. What's exciting about the whole thing is that it has Windows Vista, and I get to take it home. Ok, so there's no Wi-Fi signal in our tiny apartment, but hey, I can easily bring this portable to a Wi-Fi hot spot. And that's what I intend to do today.
My right foot hurts. Must be from running in the beach during our vacation in Galera last week. I was practicing running in tip toe. Silly me. My bad foot is a valid excuse for skipping badminton. Wholesome activities can be expensive sometimes.
Yesterday was badminton day. I was too damn tired by the end of my shift that I decided to take a nap instead of playing with my team. At noon, I had to get up for our team building in Dampa.
Seafood Heaven
Served on the table were Sipit in Garlic and Butter, Fried Sipit, Chilli Crab, Ginataang Alimango, Ginataang Sugpo, Tempura, Calamares, Baked Tahong, Buttered Tahong, Ensalada and three other dishes that I didn't try (another sipit dish, Sweet and Sour Pusit and Fish Sinigang). I had bottomless Iced Tea and half a cup of rice with all that. There really wasn't any more room for dessert. I didn't have any more appetite by dinner time.
The best thing about lunch is that I only had to shell out P100. It was Jover's birthday last Sunday and he suggested we all go to Dampa instead of your usual beer and pulutan. He gave the team P3000 to spend on the wet market. Our "paluto," rice and beverage amounted to around P2300. I asked Paula, our team treasurer to take P1600 from our team funds. We split the difference among the rest of the team members. A hundred from each of us. Not bad for a cholesterol feast.
Proud Momma
I am quite pleased with my team. My current roster has been together since May 2006. I guess we have bonded in all those months. When we were just starting out, one or two would always be missing during Team G.A.s, but now, everyone is "game." During our last team meeting, I asked each one of them about their level of satisfaction in the company. It's good to know that we all have something in common. The relationships we have built are one of the few things that keep us going to work everyday.
I often wonder about my ex-AfterBurners. Any "momma" would be proud to see her children moving on and up. I pray that they find some motivation to keep them going as well. Good things come to those who wait. I've seen this time and time again.
Real Life Mom
Lying face down on the mattress, my son decided that he wanted a horse ride. Normally, kids would saddle-sit on your back, but no, not my son. He planted his fat butt on my head. Yes, he saddle-sat on my head, making breathing for dear life a challenge. So this is how it is to be a real mom. I love it.
I got my brand spanking new Inspiron E1505 last night. Before you exclaim big time, I'd like to declare that this was issued by the company. So it's not really mine. What's exciting about the whole thing is that it has Windows Vista, and I get to take it home. Ok, so there's no Wi-Fi signal in our tiny apartment, but hey, I can easily bring this portable to a Wi-Fi hot spot. And that's what I intend to do today.
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Turns out nothing is for free. I am back from Starbucks Silver City. I was able to logon to my Gmail and Friendster accounts, but only after purchasing a P100 Airborne Access card. For someone who used to be a Tech Support Rep, I'm a real klutz when it comes to new technology. I am so confident asking a customer to strip down a desktop over the phone, but I don't know the first thing about enabling the wireless connection in this portable. Denver had to make me feel like an idiot before I got it.
Having this laptop is cool. At least I can write here without having to worry that someone is reading from behind me. I hate that. I still have to get used to the touchpad. I fucking don't know how to drag a window without a real mouse. Stupid user. First time eh.
Broker Than Broke
It's January 25. Five days more until pay day. I am completely broke. Rest day sucks when you have no cash to burn. My one and only credit card is maxed out. Pay day is not so exciting knowing that I have to allot most of my salary for bills. Due this pay period are my electric bill, water bill, yaya's salary, credit card bill, groceries and more groceries.
My teammate just sent me an SMS. His wife is giving birth as of writing. I just attempted to reply to him and found out that I am out of cellphone load. I am so poor.
Having this laptop is cool. At least I can write here without having to worry that someone is reading from behind me. I hate that. I still have to get used to the touchpad. I fucking don't know how to drag a window without a real mouse. Stupid user. First time eh.
Broker Than Broke
It's January 25. Five days more until pay day. I am completely broke. Rest day sucks when you have no cash to burn. My one and only credit card is maxed out. Pay day is not so exciting knowing that I have to allot most of my salary for bills. Due this pay period are my electric bill, water bill, yaya's salary, credit card bill, groceries and more groceries.
My teammate just sent me an SMS. His wife is giving birth as of writing. I just attempted to reply to him and found out that I am out of cellphone load. I am so poor.
My right foot hurts. Must be from running in the beach during our vacation in Galera last week. I was practicing running in tip toe. Silly me. My bad foot is a valid excuse for skipping badminton. Wholesome activities can be expensive sometimes.
Yesterday was badminton day. I was too damn tired by the end of my shift that I decided to take a nap instead of playing with my team. At noon, I had to get up for our team building in Dampa.
Seafood Heaven
Served on the table were Sipit in Garlic and Butter, Fried Sipit, Chilli Crab, Ginataang Alimango, Ginataang Sugpo, Tempura, Calamares, Baked Tahong, Buttered Tahong, Ensalada and three other dishes that I didn't try (another sipit dish, Sweet and Sour Pusit and Fish Sinigang). I had bottomless Iced Tea and half a cup of rice with all that. There really wasn't any more room for dessert. I didn't have any more appetite by dinner time.
The best thing about lunch is that I only had to shell out P100. It was Jover's birthday last Sunday and he suggested we all go to Dampa instead of your usual beer and pulutan. He gave the team P3000 to spend on the wet market. Our "paluto," rice and beverage amounted to around P2300. I asked Paula, our team treasurer to take P1600 from our team funds. We split the difference among the rest of the team members. A hundred from each of us. Not bad for a cholesterol feast.
Proud Momma
I am quite pleased with my team. My current roster has been together since May 2006. I guess we have bonded in all those months. When we were just starting out, one or two would always be missing during Team G.A.s, but now, everyone is "game." During our last team meeting, I asked each one of them about their level of satisfaction in the company. It's good to know that we all have something in common. The relationships we have built are one of the few things that keep us going to work everyday.
I often wonder about my ex-AfterBurners. Any "momma" would be proud to see her children moving on and up. I pray that they find some motivation to keep them going as well. Good things come to those who wait. I've seen this time and time again.
Real Life Mom
Lying face down on the mattress, my son decided that he wanted a horse ride. Normally, kids would saddle-sit on your back, but no, not my son. He planted his fat butt on my head. Yes, he saddle-sat on my head, making breathing for dear life a challenge. So this is how it is to be a real mom. I love it.
Written on Jan-25
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