Random Thoughts

When I saw Samsung's Galaxy Tab photos and specifications, I can't help but feel the urge to buy it. It looks really promising! Check it out.

Isn't it a beauty? Well, for gadget geeks, they would agree. The Hubby surely agrees anyway. And I'm sure you will appreciate it more with these specifications.

Dimensions: 190 x 120 x 12 mm
Weight: 380 g
Type TFT capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors
Size 600 x 1024 pixels, 7.0 inches
- TouchWiz UI
- Multi-touch input method
- Accelerometer sensor for UI auto-rotate
- Three-axis gyro sensor
- Touch-sensitive controls
- Proximity sensor for auto turn-off
- Swype text input

Phonebook Practically unlimited entries and fields, Photocall
Call records Practically unlimited
Internal 16/32 GB storage, 512 MB RAM
Card slot microSD, up to 32GB
OS Android OS, v2.2 (Froyo)
CPU ARM Cortex A8 processor, 1 GHz processor; PowerVR SGX540 graphics
Messaging SMS(threaded view), MMS, Email, Push Mail, IM, RSS
Browser HTML
Games Yes
Colors Black and Grey
GPS Yes, with A-GPS support

I hope it's not too expensive though compared to Apple's IPAD. With the features like that and the budget, I wouldn't hesitate to buy one for me.

* Photo grabbed from www.AndroidCentral.com

The day never begins with the dawn - it instead wakes to grins, the too-early rise of children and their imaginary friends. It’s always a scramble to chase after them, to be certain that little hands and little faces are dedicating themselves to soap instead of laughter. You search then for lost coats; you untangle laces; you manage a breakfast worthy of gourmet scrutiny (and the far more fickle tastes of your sons and daughters). You’re a mother and your mornings are never easy... especially with a beloved pet underfoot, trying always to steal your attention, to finish games started the evening before.

You love your dog. You simply don’t have time for him during these frantic hours.

And it's in those moments of forgetfulness (one of your rare mistakes) that your pet leaps up to the table and snatches what was never meant for him. The consequence is illness and your own panic.

Your life is a hectic thing, scheduled only from breath to breath. You cannot, despite all of your best efforts, plan for every possibility, every dangerous scenario. Accidents will happen, even with your dog.

And this is why pet insurance becomes so vital: it’s preparation for the inevitabilities. By choosing it you allow yourself protection for the years to come. Because even the most basic of coverage rewards you with such options as:

1. Veterinarian care. High costs and impossible bills will be reduced dramatically (if not entirely). Tests, medications and more will be offered to you.

2. Vaccinations. The annual shots your dog must receive can quickly become a frustration. They’re never cheap. But insurance allows you to pay for them easily.

3. Behavioral training. Your pet is an enthusiastic creature, which you may wish to tame. Training can now be afforded through coverage.

You need certainty for the future (and your dog). You need insurance.

This is so interesting!

Your Blogging Type is Logical and Principled

You like to voice your well thought out opinions on your blog. And if someone doesn't what you write, you really don't care! Serious and blunt, sometimes people take your blog the wrong way. But you're a true and loyal friend to those who truly get you.

I started blogging when Ate A was not even 1 year old. And now, it's been 4 years! I can't believe it actually since I never thought I would maintain this blog for that long. Now, it's like if I don't blog everyday, it seems like my day is not complete. Thanks to my love of food, I started blogging and even gained a lot of friends online.

Parents leaving little notes of encouragement in their children’s lunch boxes have become well known today; but how about leaving love notes in the kids backpack. These notes can transform a child’s day and boost their self-esteem forever.

The notes can be as simple or detailed as you like. You can make them on post-its or on notepaper. They can be handwritten or typed and can include pictures if you wish. The important thing is that your child receives a regular affirmative note and he knows that he is truly cared for and loved and that is the real treasure.

The backpack note is a simple message placed in your child’s bag for him to discover during the day while you are apart. When you have to go away for a few days, you can continue this tradition by preparing the notes beforehand. Make it exciting by leaving instructions on when to open each note.

You can be creative and have fun with the notes by using color and illustrations. You can even surprise your child and give him a reminder of you by spraying a dash of your favorite perfume onto the note.

As a parent you are the most qualified person to know what to write on the note. Encourage your child in areas where he feels insecure. Make him laugh. Use family codes. Incorporate your child’s interests in the notes. You can never write too many notes of affirmation.

A daily note in a backpack seems like a small thing, yet it can have huge consequences. Even when your child acts nonchalant, it will never go unnoticed by him and he is likely to be disappointed if you stop placing the notes in his backpack. The notes could become sentimental mementos, but even if they are not kept, the message in your child’s heart will last forever.

Owning a Louis Vuitton wallet has always been a dream to me. Particularly this one...

Louis Vuitton Damier Azur Canvas Sarah Wallet

10 credit cards slots. One bill slot. One zipped pocket for loose change. The Sarah Wallet is the height of practicality, whilst still being enticingly stylish in beautiful Damier canvas.

That's why when my Mom told me that her cousin is selling her LV sarah wallet, I was ecstatic! I was beyond words actually, never expecting this huge opportunity. Ok, ok, I'm exaggerating! SORRY! But, really, this one is a very rare opportunity that I don't want to miss!

But as usual, I have to check the budget, check the purchases that I had for the past months, the future travel plans, the girls' enrollment next year, and the list goes on and on. I just realized that purchasing an LV even if it is a pre-loved item would be close to impossible. But if the price is right, who knows, I might own my very first LV wallet before Christmas. (*grin*)

If you are an avid video gamer and dancing is your passion, watch out for Dance Central, one of the most revolutionary games of its kind, and most talked about too, to hit your Xbox 360 in 2010. You will not need to use the mouse, the joystick or a controller any more for games like Dance Central, Your Shape: Fitness Evolved and Kinectimals. Add to the list of gadgets which control your actions on the Xbox 360: the new motion sensor known as the Kinect, which will detect your gestures and moves and take you to high score.

Xbox 360 is a Microsoft game console and is the latest development in the game industry. With the Xbox 360, you can compete online with other players, download games, view television and watch movies, all in high definition graphics and superb multimedia sound. There are about 42 million Xbox 360 consoles sold to date, and ranks among the most preferred gaming console, alongside the PlayStation and Nintendo Wii. The Xbox 360 comes with a wireless game controller, headset, faceplate, webcam, dance mat and Gamercize. The Kinect is the latest accessory to join this list.

Some of the best selling games of the Xbox 360 are: the Halo Series with over 8 million units sold, Gears of War with over 3 million units in action, Call of Duty Series, Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter, Dead or Alive xeries, The Elder Scrolls Series and Saints Row. Check out how smoke grenades fuse and 88 mm gun shots sound, cruise the terrain in tanks, fight in action in World War III, strategize your conquest or just simply dance. Whether you want to be enchanted by ghosts and spirits, be a mystical traveler, fight in special forces or be a warrior, Xbox 360 games will surpass your expectation.

is almost here!

Yey! I've always loved Kerygma Conference of Bo Sanchez. But for the last 2 years, Hubby and I weren't able to attend. 2 years ago, I gave birth to Andie. Then last year, we were busy preparing for her first birthday. Hopefully this time, we will be able to attend and witness miracles. It's 57 days from now, so I better grabbed tickets through Ticketworld or any Feasts outlets. I can't wait!

For more, visit www.kerygmaconference.com.

I'm a web developer and I think that my field is one of the most exciting in the technology world. There are constant innovations and techniques that I have to learn in order to keep moving forward in the field. To do that, I have to do a lot of reading, downloading, installing -- and at the same time make sure I'm protecting my computer from attack. I can't use an outdated machine and hope to keep up with other developers around the world. But that doesn't mean I have to change my computer every time a new version comes on the market.

A simple solution is available. There are numerous downloads on the internet that can enhance the productivity of the machine you are using. However, not every software will be compatible or useful to you. Before you install any software, examine it closely to make sure it is what you need. If it is, you can simply upgrade your machine rather than investing in a brand new one.

For those of us who use Windows on their computers, numerous upgrades are available online for free as well as for sale. Usually, the free version is in the Beta testing stage or it's offered for a limited time as a special offer. Either way, if you are interested in that software, you should go ahead and download it. With the latest version of the software on your computer, you can be sure of better features and greater production output, and that will enhance your user and work experience.

Since most of the Microsoft software upgrades are available on the Windows website, it's easy to install them without the fear of also installing a virus. If you are ever in doubt, you can simply run a scan with your virus protection software and be sure your computer is safe.

Thanks to my sister who went to Kota Kinabalu last week, I was able to try this!

The last time I checked, we didn't have this in Manila yet. It's really good. But very strong in my taste. So Hubby and I had to share 1 sachet. Now wonder is creamier the New NESCAFE MENU IPOH WHITE COFFEE comes with the additional goodness of milk. Hmmmm, they better offer this in our groceries SOON!

I’ve written on here several times about my quest to be healthy. I’ve admitted to enjoying snacks and my husband has even gone on a diet to help become healthier. Don’t get me wrong, though. We aren’t THAT unhealthy. It’s not like we have to go through a food addiction program or a substance abuse program at one of the drug abuse treatment centers around here, but can’t we all be at least a little bit healthier than we are now? I’ve composed a list of three suggestions that I plan to use to become healthier.

Start Slow on Any Fitness Regimen

If you’re like me, you want to jump into a new fitness program with all you’ve got. You want to start out on level 10 rather than level 1 so you can see results fast. But this is a recipe for failure. You should always break into a fitness program easily so your body can get used to the extra work and strain. If you start out slow, you will be more likely to continue the program longer and see better results.

Find a Fun Activity

One of the reasons people like me don’t exercise as much as they should is because we HATE exercising. That is, we hate exercising for the sake of exercising. But if you can find something fun that you like to do, like racquetball, biking, or playing basketball, you can watch those pounds melt away and have fun doing it. You won’t even realize you are exercising!

Eat Some Fat

When we start a diet, we tend to want to cut out all fat. After all, isn’t that bad for us? But the truth is that you would die after a few weeks if you stopped eating fat altogether. The secret is to find the healthy amount of fat for your individual situation and stick to that number for the healthiest results.