Backgammon

Posted on May 30, 2008 at 9:53 am | Comments Off
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One of the oldest board games that we have is Backgammon. I do not play it, or even know how to play it. On the other hand, it really looks interesting. But now, since we are in the world where computers with an active Internet connection has become a common household item, we could now keep our old backgammon boards and play online backgammon instead.

This is so cool, isn’t it? Now, we don’t have to buy those boards and we can save a few dollars. So what are you waiting for? Play Backgammon Online now!

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Mailboxes

Posted on May 29, 2008 at 6:11 am | Comments Off
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A house will not be complete without a mailbox. Even though we are already in the age of computers where reading, sending, and receiving e-mails has become a daily routine, the somewhat classic way of communicating is still used. Mailboxixchange.com is one of the online sites where you can get high quality residential mailboxes and commercial mailboxes. They have a total of more than 2500 mail box and curbside decor products to choose from!

They are also offering an affiliate program as well. The members of their affiliate program will receive $20.00 upon signing up.

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Protecting my Identity

Posted on May 23, 2008 at 5:02 pm | 24 Comments
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As what I have posted in my Twitter account, I’m really tempted to divulge my real identity here. But I can’t do that just yet. Well, actually, I used to post here using my real name but since I entered college almost two years ago, I gave myself a new identity because I don’t like people from the university to know that I blog. And that was when Christian Evangelista was born.

Just a bit of background about my pen name: the name Christian is my favorite name and if I were to be given the chance to rechristen myself, I would use this name (but of course, I still love the name my patents gave to me). That’s how I decided on my pseudonym’s first name. As for my pen name’s surname, I wanted something that would suggest that I’m a Filipino. The first family name that I thought of was Bautista. But then, there is a singer here in the country by the name Christian Bautista and as i don’t want to be linked with him, I had to think of another last name that I could use. And after some brain wracking moments, I settled with Evangelista. I’m planning to add a second name and maybe, a middle initial to complete my pseudonym but I can’t think of a name that would sound good when combined with Christian. Any suggestions?

The catch is, separating my offline and online life is hard, even with a pen name. Actually, my earliest readers and online friends like Tammy and Hener (whom I didn’t meet through the blogosphere but in a now obsolete forums dedicated to Harry Potter) know my legal name which makes it a bit harder for me to keep my real identity. I just hope that those few people who know my name can keep that as confidential. Haha.

Actually, if you are a gifted stalker, you would be able to know my real name. Some of those people who know my real name are even my contacts on Friendster. This is one of the many ways that you can use to track me down. All you need to do is to check their common friends. Haha. And that’s not even the easiest way, but of course, I’m not giving any other clues about my real identity or how you may know it. Haha.

On the other hand, to make your stalking activities more easier, let me give you my number: 09158399267 (I’m a Globe user). So yeah, text me, call me, stalk me. Lol. Just be sure that you do proper introduction1. Btw, that’s not the number my offline friends know.

The real thing that makes it difficult for me is that I don’t like having multiple accounts. One account is enough. So in some of my accounts where I use my real name, there are a number of people I met online who are included in my friends list. As for my accounts where I use my pseudonym, there are a few people I know from the offline world especially my high school friends who are in my contact list.

Yeah, I’m dead. My identity is being jeopardized. Haha. Well, someday I’ll post here my real name (and maybe, even my course). But then again, what will I do with my pseudonym? I’ve grown used to it and discarding it could be very hard for me.

  1. I rarely use this number so don’t expect a reply 100%. [↩]

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Earsplitting Volume

Posted on May 18, 2008 at 3:46 pm | 18 Comments
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iPod touch med grön Apple-sockaEven though I have an iPod touch, I’m not one of those people you see in public places especially in public utility vehicles and malls with their earphones on and listening to music. I love my ears more than music and I don’t want to be deaf and use hearing aids.

The volume on my iPod is currently set on 25%. I usually don’t go beyond that point except for attacks of the LSS. The engine of the vehicles and other roadway noises simply drones the music that comes from my iPod, so instead of increasing the volume, I simply turn it off. Besides, there are other things that I can do during my jeepney rides. I usually study my lessons while waiting to reach for my destination. Sometimes, I read books to avoid boredom or if I’m with somebody that I know, I chat with him/her about various things: demanding and perfectionistic instructors, how I miss my high school life, insensitive blockmates, and toxic subjects.

Okay, back to the subject…

So when do I use my iPod? I use it whenever I’m in my favorite place in school: the library or anywhere there isn’t much noise. The library has been my cradle, it’s where I feel at peace. Hu? What am I talking about? Well, if you had very noisy blockmates with mouths larger than a car’s tire, you would know what I mean. There are times when I even go to the library just to listen to music. Lol. I’m really thankful that the library is just a few steps from my room.

And oh, lately, I’ve been listening to music during my Rizal class. Everyone in the class couldn’t hide their boredom. Some talks with their seat mates, some are busy pressing on their phone’s keypads, others would even dare to sleep. Good thing my professor sits on the back of the room while listening to the reporters. That’s why I dare myself to listen to music even though my class is going on. And I’m pleased to tell you that I wasn’t caught… ever. Actually, during my last three Rizal classes, I was not only listening to music but also reading a book that has nothing to do with the Philippine’s national hero.

While on the subject, I just want to mention that I really don’t know why we have to study Rizal’s very detailed life. I think, the authors of the book that we are using included all the information that they could get about Rizal. I don’t know why almost everything has to be precise. Some of the not so important events that happened to Rizal were also well documented. As a matter of fact, there are times when the book mentioned not only the date but also the time when this and that happened. Aren’t the basics enough?

Take the following excerpt as an example:

… the two tourists [Jose Rizal and his friend Maximo Viola] went to Brunn. According to Viola, “nothing of importance happened” in this city.

Why add that if “nothing of importance happened”? Duh. And now… I’m bombarded with unimportant dates, names, places, and events that I’m not even sure if I could and how I would apply them once I landed with a job. Haha. (I’m not saying that RA 1425 aka Rizal Law should be abolished. What I’m saying is that the basics are enough, we don’t need to know all the places Rizal visited during his lifetime. Besides, what sense of fulfillment would you have if you memorized them?)

Before I close this entry, I just want to talk a few things about Death Cab for Cutie’s latest album: Narrow Stairs. First, I want to say that it’s a nice album, but not as good as Plans. My favorites from the album are: Your New Twin Sized Bed (I can’t get it out of my system), Bixby Canyon Bridge, No Sunlight, I Will Possess Your Heart, and You Can Do Better Than Me. And oh, have you seen I Will Possess Your Heart’s music video? Well, Death Cab rocks!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pq-yP7mb8UE

Well… you look so defeated lying there in your new twin sized bed. XD

PS: Yesterday, iTunes mistakenly recognized my iPod touch as an iPhone. WTF.

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Will David Win Idol?

Posted on May 15, 2008 at 9:10 pm | 10 Comments
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Well, the title has two versions… the first being “Will David Cook Win Idol?” and the other, “Will David Archuleta Win Idol?” You can choose either of the two, it all depends with who you want to win the seventh season of American Idol. If you want Cook to win, use the first one, but if you are in favor of Little David, pick the second one.

Even though it was really unpredictable — IMO — with who would get the final boot before the finale, I expected that it would be a David versus David collision. My mom wants Archuleta to win, my dad said Syesha has a promising talent, and I’m rooting for Cook! But in the end, it’s going to be Archuleta versus Cook. Fame versus talent.

Too bad, Syesha wasn’t lucky this week and she now has to pack her suitcase. It started back during the Andrew Lloyd Webber week when her voice transformed from Tweety Bird to Ibong Adarna. Haha. I don’t know, but since she sang One Rock & Roll Too Many, she got better than her last performance each passing week. But now, after America has voted… she’s got to give way for the two Davids and get the ax.

David Archuleta is good, yeah, but his talent is not enough. I don’t know why Randy Jackson praises him every after his performances. I guess, he’s only surviving in this competition because of his avid fans. Urgh. Did you see one of his fans tugged him during his homecoming? Lolz.

And that leaves us with David Cook. I like him. I like how he performs. I like the way he makes his own arrangements, especially with Always be my Baby, which I think is his best performance. But I noticed that since last week, he was not doing his best. Is something wrong with him, or he is just playing safe and avoiding hitting those high notes? Nonetheless, please, America, make the right decision, vote for David Cook! Lol. Cook rocks!

In the end, one thing is for sure. A David will win and emerge as this season’s Idol. Hahaha. Whatever.

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