Archive for May, 2010

Thursday Thunks: Turn the TV Off and Turn on the Radio

Posted in entertainment, online life, what's up on May 27th, 2010 by admin – Be the first to comment

imageAre you a Facebooker? Are you addicted to those stupid games that suck a person in at the drop of a hat? Would you care to share your Facebook identification link so that we may all stalk you be your friend?
Yes but I never got addicted to it. I try not to check out the games because I have a tendency to be too competitive I’d probably won’t turn the computer until I’ve beaten everyone.

What kinds of cereal do you have in your home right at this very moment?
The good and fattening kind. Luckily, no one believes in those fad diets that work type of cereal in our house.

What is the strangest thing you have said to:
* get a job?
I could do anything that you want
* get a date?
No need to do anything because I rock! Seriously, you don’t need tricks when you’re a girl read more »

iPad’s Fuss

Posted in computers on May 25th, 2010 by admin – Be the first to comment

I’m so not in the mood to research about apidexin reviews. But when my brother-in-law told me I can use his iPad to do the research for him, well … who am I to say no? May I just say how green with envy I am now? Whenever I see someone brag about theirs, I always have a ready comment in my head. What’s the big fuss when you can have a netbook that can be twice as efficient yet a hundred or so cheaper. But touching the real thing just doesn’t compare to seeing it online.

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Good thing I’m not an impulsive buyer or else I would’ve gotten one for myself. Maybe if they can install Photoshop so I can work on minor design changes, I’d be very much tempted.

Big Competition

Posted in what's up on May 24th, 2010 by admin – Be the first to comment

My friend is so conscious about his body that whenever he sees a “want to build muscle – click here” type of advertisement, he’ll definitely click it in a seconds. He grew up tall and lanky and no matter how much he eats, his body refuses to gain weight. I wish we have the same problem! In fact, most women I know are envious of his fast metabolism. Anyway, I think he looks good in a rock star, mysterious way with his tight-fitting clothes and deep set eyes. He doesn’t believe me though and would rather follow the advice of his other gay friends whose muscles can rival Piolo Pascual or Derek Ramsey’s. He said it’s a tough world already for a single man let alone a single gay man surrounded with buffed, polished and cultured competitors.

Floral Brushes for Your Web Designs

Posted in art, graphics and web design on May 23rd, 2010 by admin – Be the first to comment

Brushes are always a part of a good design. For some who’d rather use pre-made brushes, you’d be glad to know that there are tons of free stuff that you can download from the Internet. On this post, you can choose from several kinds of floral brushes that you can use as an element or background to your web design.

Check out the full list here.

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Why I Love Hotel Rooms

Posted in travel on May 20th, 2010 by admin – Be the first to comment

I just love getaways but what I love most is staying in hotel rooms. Of course, it has to be a very nice one, not those motel-types with smelly carpets and cockroach-infested bathrooms. So on to my list:

1. Scented rooms. It could be vanilla, lavender or just clean-smelling. When you enter a 4-star or 5-star room, you just have that feeling of stepping into another world just by the smell.

2. Big, comfortable beds that you can make a mess of and not have to fix in the morning.

3. Huge bath tubs and hot tubs with their neat hot tub covers, bathroom mirrors, lined up towels and free toiletries. The bathroom is the second thing that I check out after the beds.

4. Lighting. Never forget the lights. They set the mood perfectly

5. Comfortable chairs and sofas. As if the room is telling you to stay longer.

Lastly, room service. What better way to pamper yourself than ordering a sumptuous lunch /dinner or a heavenly one-hour massage in the comforts of your lovely hotel room.

Learn Online

Posted in graphics and web design, technology on May 16th, 2010 by admin – Be the first to comment

Thanks to technology, it’s now possible to get a College degree without putting a stop to your career or personal life. An online degree is getting popular these days not just because of how convenient it is but also because plenty of people wants to broaden their horizons, change careers or get promoted. In fact, you can even get masteral degrees online so you can finally get the dream job you’ve always wanted. I know several friends who specifically enrolled just because a masteral is the only thing stopping them from being promoted to a managerial level. As for me, I’m always on the lookout for design-related programs so I can enhance my skills and keep abreast with the latest design technologies. Being a designer has never been so competitive what with newly graduates armed with the latest design trends looking for work at a more affordable salary.

Saturday 9: Changes

Posted in entertainment, online life on May 15th, 2010 by admin – Be the first to comment

1. Tell us about one thing that you’d change about yourself if you could.
I’ll try not to be too controlling. And maybe try not to hoard too much or gossip a lot.

2. Mattel decides to make a Barbie-like (or Ken-like) doll of you — what would be the most important accessory or accessories they would absolutely have to package you with in order to portray your lifestyle? Most likely a laptop, an iPod and a kick-ass pair of boots.

3. Hey, do you like surprises? If yes, what kinds?
Yes, but it’s usually limited to the nice kind.

4. What was the last snail mail that you received that was significant? A pamphlet about
colonix reviews. It was significant because my father has been complaining a lot about his health lately and I want to have him try one of those colon cleansing products.

5. If you could pick out a brand new nickname for yourself, what would you choose and why?
Katie because I just love that name.

6. John Edward’s mistress was on Oprah this past Thursday. She stated that no third person can break up a marriage, so it had to be broken before the two started doing the nasty. Do you buy that?
That’s just BI. Okay, something must be wrong with the relationship in the first place but do you really want to be the reason for actually making it fall apart?

7. Do you think it is okay to keep secrets from your s/o?
Never if it can affect our relationship, finances and kids’ welfare.

8. Have you ever played Truth or Dare? If yes, what’s the weirdest dare that you did?
Yes. I was asked to walk with just my two-piece suit in a cold weather. Luckily, we were on the beach so it wasn’t that hard. Just chilly.

9. What, in hindsight, the stupidest thing that you have ever done?
Not buying properties when I was single. I should’ve invested more.

Photo Boost

Posted in graphics and web design, photography on May 12th, 2010 by admin – Be the first to comment

I got a new design task today which reminded me of acne treatment reviews. It was for a photographer’s portfolio and what I have to do is airbrush the faces of his models and clients. The pay is good and the job was exciting because I rarely get to flex my Photoshop muscles. Also, it wasn’t as bad as optimizing before and after photos of bad teeth which I had to do for a dentist a couple of weeks ago.

Anyway, I  just love Photoshop. If you’re a photographer or  just want to enhance your photos, you will love these new actions from Itty Bitty. I’ve been using them for two years and never regretted paying for them.

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