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Will be heading to Tagaytay for the long weekend for ACP re-connect... -- Really excited... as you can see we even made a 'flyer' hehehe I think this year we'll be around 21 or 22 :o) Wahoooo!

Happy Birthday -- Dra. Ice Castano MD -- May the Force Be With You...

Happy Birthday!!! -- Miguel Jimenez Bene Coyiuto -- May the Force Be With You...

Went to the cemetery today to pay my respects to my Lolo. Went a few days ahead because we wanted to steer clear of the hordes of people that would be going on the 1st of November.

Happy Birthday to: -- Kent Kho Jerome Wee -- May the Force Be With You...

Thanks for coming everyone! Had a blast...! Anyway I've uploaded the pics from my camera [162 shots!!! wow] -- [Click image for online album]

My notebook underwent another re-format. Currently testing the system for anymore signs of instability. Hmmm. I really hope everything is ok already...

Just finished a theme for Nokia S60SE [N6600/N7610/N6630 etc]. -- It's actually a theme request for an Armin van Buuren [I think he's ranked number 3 in the world] inspired theme. -- [click image to go to my symbian themes webpage] -- Also available are other DJ Inspired Themes: 1) Tiesto 2) Paul van Dyk 3) ATB 4) Chicane -- As always my themes are free so don't pay for them!

Still fighting off this cough and cold that started on Saturday. Must be the weird weather [hot in the am and raining in the pm]. Feel kinda weak and have a numbing headache hope I feel better tomorrow... so I can get more work done.

Happy Birthday to: -- Lydia 'Darth Mommy' Castro Angelo 'Borj' Borja -- May the Force Be With You...

Well had a laid back weekend for my birthday. Actually a refreshing change of pace from todo gimmicks. -- On Friday: We stayed at Penang Hill On Saturday: We watched Deuce Bigalow 2, and stayed in AA's [liked '40 Year Old Virgin' more than DB2] On Sunday: Walked around in Podium and Greenhills and had dinner at Kohikan [Hoy Kim at Cams next time tig isa ng 'Symphony'... kayang kaya naman e!] -- However I got sick over the weekend and am now battling coughs and colds! Hassle...! -- [click image for online album]

Happy Birthday -- Mabs Peachy Geluz -- May the Force Be With You...

MANILA [PHILIPPINES] BUYERS ONLY!!! -- I've got a couple of extra cases for O2 XDA mini [aka HTC Magician or i-mate JAM or Qtek s100 or Orange m500 or dopod 818 or T-Mobile MDA compact]. I'm selling them dirt cheap! -- [ slighlty used ] Brando Workshop Leather Case [complete with box and detachable belt clip] got it for PhP 1800 and I'm selling it for PhP 1,500 [click for bigger images; i-mate JAM not included ] -- [ never used ] OAD Silicone Case with screen cover [complete with handstrap detachable belt clip] got it for PhP 1,500 and I'm selling it for PhP 1,200 [click for bigger images; i-mate JAM not included ] -- If you're interested you may reach me at 09175353817 or 09223297888 or via E-Mail

Hmmm okay today I'm 26 years old na! Hmmm so far the day seems to be ok. Lot's of greets came in over the night [some numbers my PPC Phone didn't recognize: frustrating!] a lot more greets this am. Been busy replying to email and sms greets. Of course I had 'misua' for breakfast with matching 1 piece hard boiled egg [this meal is for luck] anyway I hope it comes soon [been having shit for luck at work lately]. Anyway was also thinking when and where I'd be holding my Birthday bash. Usually me and Mabs do it together since our birthdays are close [10/17 is Mabs' Birthday]... he's still looking for a venue. Anyway would like to thank everyone who greeted me today [in no particular order]: -- Mom, Ama, Aunt Susan Sy, Aunt Grace Sy, Ivy Sy, Ken Sy, Rosalie C, Lito P, Alice Ng, Joanna Dy, Sharon Tan, Badong, Racso, Ira, Lo, Jek, Jonella, Sy, Tiana, Veran, By, Chi, Uncle Roger, Shobe Cat, KB, Peachy Geluz, Sheilah, Bel, Mich, Coby, Diana, Steph del Rosario, Fo...

Happy Birthday to: -- Me -- Hahahaha :o)

Thanks to BTT's K-JAM Blog I found this blogging tool. Pretty straight forward UI. Although the application needs more work as the POST box [where you write your post] is partially hidden by the SIP. It makes posting harder. I think Diarist has posting patted down. Pocket Blogger needs a bit more work.

Just got back from renewing my Driver's License. The underground economy at the LTO [Land Transportation Office] is definitely booming. Suffice to say it took me around 2 hours to get my ID card. Last year I did it the 'right' way and it took me 4 hours. So I guess even if I did feed the hungry maws of corruption at least I saved some time. This is my 4th time I went to the LTO to get a license [or renew it] and well my weight is still the same as in '97 [I was 75kg then] the funny thing is well the weight scale had my weight at 58kg, the medical examiner put 60kg on my documents, I guess the encoder doesn't bother reading the damned thing anyway. Of course with my vision [my grade is 900(left) and 1000 (right)]the 'doctor' put in FIT TO DRIVE after I barely read the letter rows. The drug test consisted of me peeing in the plastic cup [unsealed mind you] and getting the results as I gave them the specimen. I guess paying for all these things will put some ...

Happy Birthday to: -- Kris Gonzales Dexter Ong [Badong!] -- May the Force Be With You...

MOTOROLA IN COOPERATION WITH SMIRNOFF ICE PRESENTS.. ONE YEAR OF SENSATIONAL MUSIC ONE YEAR OF TREMENDOUS TALENT ONE YEAR OF CALYPSO EVENTS!! COME AND CELEBRATE CALYPSO EVENTS' FIRST YEAR WITH US! MAIN ROOM: MARTIN TIANGCO MARIE GARCIA AYEE TAUPA ROMAN MOJICA MYK TOLENTINO VIP LOUNGE: CHIP DELA CALZADA ROY MASCARINAS CAO WENDELL GARCIA MARC NAVAL OPEN BAR! FUN STARTS AT 9PM AT EMBASSY SUPER CLUB ON OCTOBER 20 (THURS) COVER CHARGE P250 AT THE DOOR, P200 BEFORE MIDNIGHT (TEXT 0917-8814321/0927-9143249 FOR GROUP DISCOUNTS ON TICKETS!) PRESENTER: MOTOROLA MAJOR SPONSORS: PREVIEW SMIRNOFF ICE MINOR SPONSORS: TMS SHIP AGENCIES INC. BLUE RAIN MULTIMEDIA POINTCAST GRAPHICS RADIO SPONSORS: BPM (92.3 JOEY) BLUEROOM (WAVE 89.1)

FRIDAY (OCTOBER 14, 2005) 10PM Maestro Lounge, N. Garcia St. (Formerly Reposo), Makati City CALYPSO EVENTS AND MAESTRO LOUNGE PRESENT: LA BAILA SIP AND GROOVE TO THE BLISSFUL BEATS OF DJ's: MARTIN TIANGCO MARIE GARCIA MARC NAVAL ROMAN BUY 1 TAKE 1 ON JOHNNIE WALKER & CHIVAS

Category: Music Genre: Dance & DJ Artist: Armin van Buuren -- Armin van Buuren ranked #3 in the Top 100 DJ rankings. With his second album he shows us why he's among the best DJs in the world. van Buuren is a definite force in Trance music. I particularly like Wall of Sound, Shivers, Who is Watching, Bounce Back, Control Freak, and Serenity -- [click image for more info/tracklist]

Category: Music Genre: Dance & DJ Artist: DJ Tatana -- Take a journey into trance with the trance princess herself DJ Tatana... this album brings you deep into the loving arms of trance with such wonderful tracks like: Peace & Love, Greece 2000, Electro Classic, All That I Feel, In Love, I Feel Wonderful and many more. Get this album you won't regret it! -- [click image for more info/tracklist]

Category: Music Genre: Dance & DJ Artist: Various Artists [mixed by Bob Sinclar] Bob Sinclar [Sinclair] (aka Chris LeFriant) the Frenchman is out with his 3 Disc Mix CD. This compilation is filled with old and new House tracks. It travels the spectrum from Funky/Disco House, to Jazz Infused and to Tribal and Latin House. LeFriant has been quoted as saying: "You must make dance ze people." with this release he most certainly will. So far my fav tracks are: Jealousy, Not Too Shabby, The Beat Goes On, Summer Moon, Love Generation . -- [Click image for more info/tracklist]

Happy Birthday to: -- Padraic Sy Serafin Pua [Dad ni Shoty] -- May the Force Be With You...

Ok finally been able to setup my notebook again [promise di na ko mag kegaw sa registry]! Now I've to hunker down and get back to important work lot's of reports to finish up. Finished listening to my Star Wars Sith Lords Audio Book KEWL! Also was able to borrow some new novels from Ven [the titles escapes me right now]. Oh well back to work!

Hahaha my notebook crashed again over the weekend and had to be reformatted again!!! Bwahahaha KE GAW kasi... The problem started when I began fiddling with some values in the registry haha oh well I guess I won't be doing that again hahaha! I'd like to thank Chi for being patient and rebuilding my notebook. :)

Hmmm just browsed over my copy of the XAT... And wow Oscar hanep naman pala ang ginawa mo sa UP Law [medyo hawig pala kayo ni Drilon e noh, pareho pa kayo Franklin ano... galing! What are the chances?!]. I'd also like to congratulate Ol, Tongkito, Vice, Eric, and Adra as well for getting thru med school at UE! Also Elars batiin na kita kasi when you finished a few years back walang article sa XAT! So greetings to the RICK THE MODEL [aka MASTERLOCK] gago ka pinakain mo nanaman ako ng Binelli!

Pics from last Saturday's Oktoberfest. Nice seeing the boys again [sana next time mas madaming mag-attend asan na mga ibang classmates natin?] -- [Click Image for Online Album] -- [Click Image for Online Album Photos Courtesy of Jek] -- [Photo Courtesy of Racso] -- :o)

Happy Birthday! -- Kitty Santos -- May the Force Be With You...

Happy Birthday to: -- Jench Chua Steph del Rosario -- May the Force Be With You...

DLSU is Number 2, losing to FEU for the 2nd time in the finals. Congratulations to the Tamaraws. To the Archers bawi tayo next year!!! Animo La Salle!!!

FRIDAY (OCTOBER 7, 2005) 10PM: CALYPSO EVENTS AND MAESTRO LOUNGE PRESENT: LA BAILA SIP AND GROOVE TO THE BLISSFUL BEATS OF DJ's: ALI NEPOMUCENO CB CHAVEZ MARTIN TIANGCO MARIE GARCIA ROMAN MOJICA BUY 1 TAKE 1 ON JOHNNIE WALKER & CHIVAS REGAL ONLY AT MAESTRO LOUNGE, N. GARCIA ST. (FORMERLY REPOSO) WE'LL BE IN MAESTRO EVERY FRI OF THIS MONTH!! BE THERE!! **PLS WATCH OUT FOR CALYPSO EVENT'S FIRST YEAR ANNIVERSARY IN EMBASSY SUPER CLUB ON OCTOBER 20, 2005 --

Lately I've been looking for songs to add to my ACP re-connect playlist. It should be a fusion of Trance, Dance, and House. Currently I have 50 tracks on my playlist. I would list them here but I am too lazy to type it all down. Windows Media Player doesn't seem to have a tool/utility to export the tracks [i.e. titles and artists] of playlists generated on it. Maybe it's time to look for a work around for this. Here's a screenie of my PocketPC playing the first track on my playlist. I think this is a fitting first track for my playlist [hey if Team Kandi used it for their first song in DiscoHeaven '05 I might as well follow their lead right?], I also hear that this track had a massive reception in Ibiza this year. I'm not really suprised this uplifting tune will surely get any party started IMO. -- -- Bob Sinclair ft. Gary Pine - Love Generation

This week is shaping up to be a pretty stressfull week. Over the weekend my notebook died on me and now that I have finally been able to setup my new notebook... I thought I could take a break and relax awhile but alas I've been flooded with work. -- Game 2 for the UAAP Men's Basketball Finals will be held later at Araneta [4pm]. Wasn't able to get tickets so I'll be relying on SMS reports [since I can't watch TV here at the office]. I really hope La Salle extends the series. Animo La Salle. -- Back to work for now...

Happy Birthday!!! -- Efren de Villa Juliet Py -- May the Force Be With You...

-- Been playing around with Stardock's ObjectDock [Freeware version] -- It places a dock with shortcuts on your desktop! Really cool [it gives it sort of a mac feel]. It is also very customizable: you can choose which application shortcuts to place on the dock and you can also change the icons.

Happy Birthday to: -- Ira Dee Jenny Olayvar -- May the Force Be With You... :o)

Here are the links for last Weekend's Gimmicks [click images for the online album] -- ACP at Maestro [9/30/05]: -- ACP at Embassy Cuizine [10/01/05]: -- My Shobes' Birthday Dinner at Alex the III [10/02/05]:

Over the weekend my notebook went dead on me! Yep you read it right after 2 weeks the damned thing went crazy and it would not boot up! At first we thought it was a driver issue with XPSP2 and the ATI X600 card but when we took it to the shop even they couldn't figure it out! The re-seller told Chi that this was the First LEMON [n.b. defective units are usually refered to as Lemons] for this type/config of notebook... Wahhhh!!! Anyway took it to the shop yesterday morning and was supposed to have it replaced. The shop didn't have stocks of the exact same notebook and I was offered a low-end replacement [DL71] while they waited for the stocks [3 to 4 days] or I could get a brand new notebook with a different brand [MSI] and just add some cash. At first I was really pissed off I mean I had the damned notebook for like 2 weeks pa lang. I guess that's what you get when you buy whitebox notebooks :( My options were 2 NEO Q-Notes [whitebox also] and a MSI notebook... Anyway after...

Happy Birthday to my shobe Nikki!!! May the Force Be With You... Mwah!!!

Had dinner and a few drinks with our blockmates over at Maestro it was nice seeing everyone again. Pity a lot of people couldn't go. I think by far though this has had the most attendance hahaha. I guess people are really busy... So as promised here are the pics that I took. By the way to those who brought cameras you might want to upload the pics as well... Wala kami sa mga kuha ko e!!! :o) -- [click image for online album]

Happy Birthday to my Shobes!!! [younger sisters] -- Steph Cat -- Mwah mwah! -- The Force is Strong in You...

Finally got Bluetooth working on my Notebook! Woopee! I've paired my Smartphone [Motorola MPx 220], my Pocket PC Phone [i-mate JAM], and my Headset [Motorola HS820]. -- I was supposed to buy a new Bluetooth dongle for my notebook as my old one [MSI PC2PC Bluetooth USB] was not working well with my notebook and XP SP2 [it worked ok on my desktop, which had the software first before getting SP2]. Well I was able to find the CDROM for the BT dongle [the MSI website doesn't have the software anymore]. I did not install any application though. I'm using Micosoft's default BT stack and the MSI drivers. Hmmm... I've to test it out some more although honestly I use BT mainly for Activesync and sending files over from one device to the next. -- Really happy that I can now Activesync wirelessly [and therefore have net access on my PPC as you know I've sold my 256Mb + WiFi SD Card] and since the notebook is just arms length from my bed [which I'm on most of the time] I...