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Ballet and Birthday Pictures

admin — Sun, 20 Dec 2009 20:13:21 +0000

Saturday was a ballet presentation of my daughter at SM City here in Iloilo, then yesterday was the birthday of my nephew. I took pictures of both events, most importantly the only remembrance of my nephews birthday are those pics. So, I uploaded it on my computer and deleted it after. Due to my multitasking, I received an error in doing so, but I didn’t even read the error message, I just clicked to close the window. Hours after, I was putting watermark on my pictures, when I noticed that there are things missing; I could not see the birthday pictures! Then, I remembered the error message. It was those images, but I already deleted and formatted my SD card.

I prayed that I could find solution to my problem, because it is the only remembrance of my nephew of his 3rd birthday. So I searched for programs that could retrieve those images. I have seen a lot of free programs for windows, but I can’t find any free ones for Mac (currently using MacBook). Here goes the advantages of having different OS available – after I got tired of searching for free retrieval software for Mac, I just opened my Windows notebook. On my MacBook, I already eyed a free program for windows, so that I won’t have a hard time searching. I just typed the URL of the program and installed it on my Windows notebook. The program is SoftPerfect File Recovery, which I got from the referral of GeckoandFly. It was SO PERFECT for me, because it worked flawlessly and recovered the batch of pictures that I deleted hours ago.

WARNING: After accidentally formatting or deleting pictures, DO NOT take pictures with the same memory card because it will lessen your chances to recover your pics. Luckily, I have not taken any pictures after I have reformatted it. Amazing how those pictures are still recovered after I deleted it on my MacBook and then Formatted it on the Cam.

So, here are the ballet pics:

Created with Admarket’s flickrSLiDR.

Dad Gave Me His Phone

admin — Sun, 11 Oct 2009 04:26:24 +0000

So, I was complaining because I have no phone. I wanted to have Nokia N86. However, my dad upon hearing I have no phone, he delivered his to me.

Since the phone is from US, it can only have signal once there is an internet signal; 3G, HSDPA or UMTS signal. So basically, there is none of that here at home using GLOBE, but SMART does. So, I bought a new SIM today.

For my friends, just message me on Facebook if you want to get my new number. Send me your number, I’ll text you as soon as I get your message.

I Have No Mobile Phone For Now

admin — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 00:02:21 +0000

I lost the charger of my mobile phone because I don’t feel like using it anyway. I need to buy a new one.

As of the moment, you couldn’t reach me on my number, so better not waste your time sending message or calling. If you want to send me a message, you could do so by sending me email me or message me through YM or Facebook.

That’s gonna be the situation, until I could have my new phone. I really want Nokia N86 8MP, I hope I could buy that one before I go to Manila, because surely I would need a mobile phone in Manila. I might get lost

First Time for A LOT of Things

admin — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 05:56:36 +0000

It has been a lot, so I will just show a picture and a story behind that pic.

The Family went to Tagaytay.

My cousin Bevs is the one helping us get our way there.

This was my first time to ride a horse.

I was scared of the horse, and luckily it rained so I just had one round and went down.

Caravana Family

Plaza Family

I don’t have all the pictures online because I could not find the connector of my other camera, so here’s our pictures in Hong Kong.

The view is Victoria Harbour. This is more beautiful during the night.

Boat Ride that costs HK $50.

Open bus tour.

Welcome to Disneyland

For my Mom, the best of it all was the parade.

Hannah is the star kid on the train ride.

Flying with Dumbo.

We have a picture with Buzz. Hannah is scared of mascots, so she just waves “Hi” to Buzz.

Our delicious food. Mixed rice.

I bought a new cam. SO, I have all my wishes now. Got all 3 items on my wish list. I am so lucky!

The hotel in where we are staying. It’s under renovation.

The Temple. Just across the street of our Hotel. Which is Dorsett Seaview Hotel.

Sandals my Dad bought before leaving Hong Kong.

Hannah and Hector found a friend named Tanya.

Now, in a Bus going to Hong Kong Airport.

The Hong Kong Airport is very big, but so beautiful. There is an area for kids to watch toons while waiting for the planes boarding time.

This is the cloud view on from the plane.

And we’re back in Manila kissing cousins.

Then we’re back in Iloilo. Hannah had asthma, but she is okay now. She started going to school yesterday.

That’s all for now.

I Have an iPhone?

admin — Sat, 25 Apr 2009 14:25:26 +0000

My friend Lorie asked me to check out the new phone in the market which is a clone of an iPhone. I did check the phone, not only that, I BOUGHT IT! I don’t know what’s the power of my friend Lorie that everytime she talks to me about a gadget, I am actually dragged into it. If you don’t know, Lorie was also the one who introduced me to MacBook and led me to buying it.

So, without further a do, I present to you my new mobile phone.

Yehey!

Wish List Check:

Notebook – GOT IT
Phone – JUST HAD IT
DSLR – YOU’RE NEXT BABY!

Grey’s Anatomy Video Game Review

admin — Sun, 29 Mar 2009 12:08:37 +0000

Last Week March 22, 2009 I saw a video ad on ABC Grey’s Anatomy official website about this Grey’s Anatomy Video Game. Since I am a lover of the show and somehow a game addict, I tried it out. I purchased a PC download which is worth US $29.99. Downloaded the 3 files needed for about 3 hours then I excitedly played the game. I finished playing the game after a week of my purchase. The game is just short, but because of my busy schedule, I barely have time to play with it. Since today is my rest day, I finished the game. Without further a do, here’s my Grey’s Anatomy Video Game Review.

Game Ranking (Lowest 1 – Highest 5) & Explanation:

Graphics: 2 – Comparing it to the games I have played recently, like Resident Evil video games, the graphic on this game is not that impressive. Though they have somewhat copied the face of the characters, it could have been better. It’s like a game created from the 90′s – out dated!
Sound: 4 – I am impressed with the sounds. I like the beat on some challenges.
Gameplay: 2 – The characters walks funny, the voice over does not match the lips, and importantly the story sucks.
Overall Rating: 2 – It is just not challenging enough.

Strength:

The challenges that involves surgery are based on real surgeries. If a med student would play this, they would probably learn some techniques. I LOVE the stitching part. Callie always creates good or artistic stitches.

Weakness:

I would like to say that I am an Alex and Izzie fan. So, for me the storyline do SUCK big time. The game is all about the story.

My Notes:

There is a scene that I love that involves Alex Karev and Izzie Stevens together. Izzie was having trouble with Miranda Bailey’s baby (Tuck) and she asks Alex’s help in babysitting him.
The game must have been done before the Season 5 started because it is all about Alex – Ava – Lexie Grey. Again, I am an Alex and Izzie fan, so this is not a good thing for me.
Christina Yang was linked with a nurse. Imagine that? Doesn’t seem like Christina right? It’s icky, especially the nurse seems to have this boosting self confidence.
Mark Sloan was paired up with Erica Hahn. I am soo not feeling it. Doesn’t seem like the characters at all.
Izzie was paired up with a med guy that works for the government. Not my type.

I Got Myself A Gigabyte M912

admin — Fri, 06 Feb 2009 15:42:36 +0000

Last year as a gift for myself, I bought a dual sim, dual active phone which right now I do not use. It was a China phone, though its feature, especially the TV is impressive, there are some bugs that I just couldn’t handle. In short, it didn’t stayed one year on my beautiful hands.

This year, I have a wish list: A notebook, cellphone and a DSLR.

So, with that said I got myself first a Notebook. It is a Gigabyte M912. The thing that attracted me to this device is that it is a touch screen, affordable, cute and movable LCD.

I actually have a video while I was opening it at home, but SMARTBROken is acting up again.

My MACBOOK is ALIVE

admin — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 14:23:43 +0000

YES, I am so happy because when I tried my MacBook minutes ago, it turned on. After being wet and turned off for months, now it is working perfectly.

I would still have it check on Mac center though, because there are still things I wanted to be sure; like if theres a rust in it because it was an iced tea or a soda that got it wet.

For now, I am just happy it is working. It simply means I don’t need Php 80,000 for it to be fixed.

I am Thankful 20090124

admin — Sat, 24 Jan 2009 01:56:08 +0000

Blessing always comes when I need it.

I don’t know about you, but whenever I have financial problems, money will just miraculously show up. I am just blessed.

Lately, I mentioned my daughter won me an iPod Touch in which I have researched is a great great tool to have. Then, recently I got a huge tax refund. Also, my father had given me his credit card to get money to pay for some important things.

Financially … I am really blessed and I am thankful for that.

Got My Connection Back

admin — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 13:27:16 +0000

Today I paid my smart bills and when I got home, I check my net and happily they have a new activation process now which is easier and much faster than before. This was my 2nd time being cut off and activated again.

I was too tired to get things done tonight, so it would be better if I sleep.