COMDDAP EXPO 2007 at SMX

It was already 7pm when we arrived in the new SMX, the convention and exhibit building of SM Mall of Asia, and because it was night, the lights made the new structure even more beautiful.

I missed last year's COMMDAP Expo so yesterday i was eager to find out the new computer gadgets and softwares the IT Industry offers. Entrance was free but there were less people when we arrived as they were about to close. I didn't see anything unusual but I was happy to see new micro SDs with gigabytes of capabilities and the Kingston USB flash drives of up to 4GB selling for 1,700 pesos. Most of the exhibits were wireless fidelity or WIFI gadgets for personal use.

Who is This?

Being around computer gadgets brings me to Neverland and i must say, the SMX is the perfect place for events like these as the structure is big enough to hold thousands of people and the facilities look promising.

thank you to azrael and mark cerbo for the photos.

Riding animals!

Have you ever rode one of those moving animals inside the mall? I did!

Yesterday i called my friend for dinner and after stuffing our bellies in Friday's, we found ourselves heading towards the arcade in Robinson's Galleria.

Patrick and Squidward

Surprisingly, a lot of things amazed me inside the arcade. Take for instance the massage chairs you can enjoy for two tokens (P10) and the animals you can hit with a hammer (stress release). I dared my friend, mariel that we ride one of those moving animals (these are designed for kids only but an adult can fit in too!). Teary eyed and covering our embarrassment with laughter, we chose an animal of our own (mine is giraffe) and slipped two tokens each and off we went circling around the carousel!

our embarrassed smiles

Azrael also found Cinnamoroll's inside the UFO catchers and we spent so much just to get one but we didn't. Each try is worth 5 pesos.



It was a very fun spree, Mariel was very eager to win tickets when we don't even know what we could exchange them for. Too bad though, I was informed today that Mariel's phone was stolen on her way home :( Bad guys! Bad!

They are coming back from the Outback

Lately, I have been sleeping for just 5 hours and my body doesn't seem mind. Maybe, it's because of the regular stream of good working days and rest days which makes me hopeful for the future :)

One of my wishes came true too! I miss my sister who's in Australia very much and my reservoir of our memories together is about to run dry. I can feel it in my veins that i need to stick close to her soon, just so I can touch my gene and blood kindred. (she loves vampires) Last night I received an email from her with the subject 'Balikbayan' and yes! they are coming home this Christmas.

Finally, I can see my one and only favorite niece Anya and she can tell me her bedtime stories sans the webcam.

My mood is so bright and shiny and no monster can eat the bright and shiny away.

The best time to buy a phone - not today

I just spent 1,500 pesos yesterday to have my broken Nokia 6101 fixed. The thought of buying a new phone kept tinkering with my head but I guess this is not a good time to buy a phone - yet.

With all the developments that are bound to happen somewhere near 2008, such as iPhone's firmwares/updates (one arrived already last September) which will make unlocked iPhones "brick" or not function properly, the best thing to do is wait and observe.

I was looking at technology blogs this morning and I was surprised to see a Google Phone! sounds very exciting except that after more research, I found out that Google isn't investing in a mobile phone. Haha! If it were true, then that's another good reason to wait.

awww.. no more Google Phone

Mobile phone prices are also going down constantly especially this coming Christmas, and iPhone is bound to dominate the holiday sales. Even if iPhone's are in Greenhills selling like pancakes, let's hope a local network can start collaborating with iPhone so we can use it legally.

If you're still itching to let go of some money, here's a good buy for now:
The Sony Ericsson Cybershot K790i (mall prices are at Php 11,000 ++)


It's a phone with a 3 mega pixel cybershot camera, mp3 player, and the usual phone features. For me, this is not bad at all. I have a laptop for internet and an incessant blogger like me needs a reliable camera phone. If my Nokia 6101 could not be fixed, I would have bought one of these ^^

Hay, you know you're a Filipino if you can't get enough of cellphones.

Kris Aquino is Cover Girl for November's Preview

Because it's the start of the month, it's time to buy new magazines again! Most magazines i read are from Summit and upon visiting their website, i was surprised to see this:

At first I could not figure out who it was, I thought it was a model with the same name as Kris Aquino, but it really is Kris Aquino! I believe it's her first time to pose for Preview but this is amazingly uber-gorgeous. Black makes her fair skin glow and "Tough Chic" suits her personality with all the rumors and situations she managed to conquer.

Thanks for reading, I am now on my way to the bookstore :)

Saffron Sauce and Pinot Noir, anyone?

The movie No Reservations made my taste buds sweat. Starring sultry actress, Catherine-Zeta Jones, her character makes gourmet food more enticing. I can't help but compare the movie to Ratatouille where the plot also revolved around the kitchen, secret recipes, and magical ingredients. In No Reservations, Saffron Sauce was a star and the Pinot Noir from Adelaide, Australia was also mentioned. Saffron Sauce reminds me of the saffron here in the Philippines which is rather cheap and easy to find. It can be easily bought in markets and is known locally as "Kasubha". Buy lugaw or rice porridge in Manila and the vendors will generously sprinkle saffron on your dish.

Aaron Eckhart, who was excessively charming in the movie with his immaculately white apron, made me wish I had my own sous chef. Story wise, it's simple and realistic except for the shrink part. I suggest watching it with someone who has the gusto for fine dining and creativity in the kitchen. Passionate people will easily relate to Kate's scenes like how she almost kills customers who shoddily complain about her dishes and how she feared change.

I enjoyed the movie so much that it nudged me to cook dinner. A definite must-see for someone who has the ardor to experiment in the kitchen and taste-test life's surprising dishes.

Home Alone Tomorrow

Tomorrow, i'll be all by myself at home, for a whole day. It's my first time to be alone in the house, so much for my wish of having my own planet. I better get used to it because of all the trouble there is, which i am covering up with new hopes and dreams.

I remember the movie Home Alone, and here is my plan tomorrow:

1. Wake up really early to guard my house
2. Play loud music so the thieves would think i am having a party and many people are inside.
3. I will sing karaoke the whole day, i bet my voice will turn them off
4. I will keep the gates locked, the doors, and the windows.
5. I will pray hard that Tamahome will appear on my doorstep to keep me company
6. I will practice yoga in the living room
7. I will post "do not press" on the doorbell
8. I will just throw pieces of bread to my dogs. I don't like feeding them because they scratch my legs.
9. I will feed my cats whiskas instead of fish and rice
10. I will not sleep in the afternoon
11. Should i go as far as making human figures out of cartons???

Wish me luck, i'll treat this experience as Being Alone 101. I should sing Celine Dion's All by Myself. I also cooked lots of spaghetti awhile ago so I have myself covered in terms of food for tomorrow :)