Rewired

Went to Makati a couple of days ago to retrieve my beloved iPAQ which I had dropped off at the HP service center last Tuesday. Finally, I was fully wired again!.. or so I thought...

Yesterday, while I was trying out my old headphones on the PPC, the sound quality was, er, a bit off.. No, actually it was terrible! Even though the external speakers were working just fine, blazing out tunes with surprising power for a gadget of that size, I think there might be something wrong with the connection to the audio jack. At first I thought it was just the old earphones, but then I tried hooking it up to our PC speakers or another pair or established working headphones which yielded the same result.. Now I have to take it back to the service center again.. Grr...

It's such a chore to go to the service center if you don't have a car. I had to get to the MRT Shaw station and ride the train to Buendia. This is followed by a lengthy walk under the sun to the service center located just after the Buendia onramp. Doesn't really sound like too much right? It just becomes such a hassle when you ride the trains 'coz lately those things are really PACKED even when I rode during the "off-peak" hours. Oh well.

Cool! now they say I am The Protector!

Your result for The LONG Scientific Personality Test...

ISFJ-The Protector

You scored 18% I to E, 53% N to S, 38% F to T,  and 16% J to P!

                       

The protector type is called such because you feel your life is best used to protect those you love from the pitfalls of life, to see to their safety and security. You belong to the larger group called guardians.  You find great satisfaction in assisting the downtrodden.  You are not talkative with strangers, but you can chat tirelessly with those you trust.  You have a good solid work ethic.  You are thorough and very likely frugal. You do not like to be in a place of authority, and will delegate poorly if forced into a lead position. You share your type with 10% of the population.
As a romantic partner, you are generous and gentle.  Occasionally you may be taken for granted because of this fact.  You are tireless in providing acts of service for your loved ones.  You run the risk of always being exhausted because you won't say no to your partner.  You are sensitive to criticism and will withdraw rather than fight back.  You wish to be appreciated for your loyalty and whole hearted nuturing.  Your values must be respected and you thrive on consideration and kindness.
Your group summary:  Guardians (SJ)
Your Type Summary:  ISFJ

                            Take The LONG Scientific Personality Test at HelloQuizzy                       

Nuts about fruits!!

Pati ba naman ito pinatulan ko na.. :P

FRUITS FOR THOUGHT
(taken from the side of a Fruitas cup)

Strawberry - a good refreshing cleanser for the whole body.

Orange - helps in cleaning up your digestive system
Melon - a gentle laxative that stimulates action on the kidneys.
Watermelon - stimulates the appetite while cleaning the bladder and kidney.
Apple - helps relieve indigestion, keep cholesterol stable and suppress the appetite.
Banana - an excellent aid in digestion.
Mango - gives energy, vitality, and promotes healthy skin
Papaya - an energy booster that stimulates the appetite and cleanses the internal organs
Pineapple - aids in the digestion of protein.
Grape - an excellent metabolism stimulator.

I love fruits. :D

Crocodile, anyone?...

Thanks to some friends of family, I was able to have my first taste of real crocodile meat. :) When I first heard about it, I didn't really know what to expect, so I just guessed it would be tough just like it's thick hide often used in bags and shoes. 

When the food was brought out, the first thing that came to mind was "fried breaded porkchop". The meat was indeed deep-fried, and had this golden-yellow color, with some pieces had considerable chunks of what appeared to be (and actually was) fat. Upon taking a bite, my cousin pointed out that it tasted like chicken, and he went on to tell me that the taste is apparently dependent upon the diet of the animal. Since we knew these crocs were really being fed chickens, this was right on the money. It was.. strange to say the least. Here I was eating something that looked like thick pork strips (complete with fat) which were surprisingly tender and tasted a lot like chicken! Despite their fearsome appearance, this shows that crocs can make for a really delicious meal! :P

I am The Fool daw...

Got this test from Ceres' blog...

You are The Fool

The Fool is the card of infinite possibilities. The bag on the staff indicates that he has all he need to do or be anything he wants, he has only to stop and unpack. He is on his way to a brand new beginning. But the card carries a little bark of warning as well. Stop daydreaming and fantasising and watch your step, lest you fall and end up looking the fool.

What Tarot Card are You?
Take the Test to Find Out.

Pasta-pastahan

Looking to try something out of the ordinary, we left the house last Sunday night to have dinner at the Shang. Guess where we wound up? :D

Green Tomato has a well-deserved reputation for making great pasta. What we ordered might be written off as just the usual fare: Carbonara, Bolognese, and Pepperoni with Garlic. I guess a pasta place really makes a name for itself when they can make even the usual humdrum stuff taste great! :D Oh yeah, dad also had a bowl of vegetable soup, which wasn't too shabby either.

UST A-MT 2003 Homepage!

http://amt2003.tripod.com/home.htm
The official homepage of UST MedTech Section A batch 2003