A Not So Daedal Blog

Back to Writing?

noreply@blogger.com (Wyrlo) — Tue, 06 May 2025 07:26:00 +0000

I checked my old blog today.

Last entry was July 2015. That’s almost ten years ago. And the sad part? It wasn’t even something I wrote. Just an automated post from some IFTTT setup I did years ago. One of those “post your Facebook status here” type of things. No thought. No voice. Not really me.

And that kind of stung.

I started this blog with one reason in mind. To practice my English. I’ve always struggled with speaking it, especially when I really want to say something real. It’s like my thoughts come fast, but the words get stuck in translation. Sometimes, I just end up quiet.

But when I write, I feel like I can breathe.

I can slow down. I can think. I can finally say what I mean.

That’s what this blog was for. Not for claps, not for likes. Just a space where I can figure myself out one sentence at a time.

I don’t know why I stopped. Maybe life got loud. Or maybe I got too distracted to listen to myself. But reading through my old posts now, I remember why I started this in the first place. It was never about being perfect in grammar or sounding smart. It was about making sense of what’s inside.

So here I am again. Writing. After years of silence. Still awkward with my English, still thinking twice before hitting publish. But at least I’m here.

And maybe that’s a good enough place to begin again.

iOS 9: A Beta Look

noreply@blogger.com (Wyrlo) — Sat, 11 Jul 2015 08:52:00 +0000

After Apple released the public beta of iOS 9, I instantly had the urge to try it out.

So, after updating, went through the system and looked for any changes I've found.

First thing I noticed is the new system font. Don't know 'bout you but it looks sleeker to me now.

Also, you'll notice that rounded edge of the notification.

When you swipe from top and edit the Today notifications, you'll see that there is a "Traffic Conditions" that is included.

There are two new default app that will be included when you update to the new iOS 9 -- Find iPhone and Find Friends.

The app switcher has been updated as well. They call these "cards". The cards are arranged from right to left (most recent to oldest). The rightmost part is the home screen.

The compass app has also got some makeover. It now includes the elevation.

A new change is in the Mail app. It now includes the "Select All", "Mark All"' and the "Delete All" options. Nice!

In the contacts app, your contact card is now located at the top. The medical card is easy to reach as well.

Finally, the Notes app has included a very significant update!

You can now draw and do sketches. Hmm...it looks familiar (Paper).

You can also now put in photos, maps, and many more in your notes.

Battery now has its own section. It'll show you the Low Power Mode and Battery percentage toggles. It also shows you the top user of your juice as well as the time they are used. Yep, Facebook is the most hungry of them all.

When selecting a text, a subtle and cool animation occurs. Watch that cursor and bubble pop. And oh, by the way, have you noticed the keyboard? It now shows lowercase. It'll turn uppercase whenever the shift key is pressed or when it is a start of a sentence.

Siri also gets a makeover! She's more intelligent but still a snob.

We now have Handoff capability. Meaning any open app on one of your device can be continued to your other device.

Numeric passcode no longer limited to four (4) digits. You can now put in as long as you can remember. Alphanumeric passcode is of course still available.

New additional swipe option in Mail when sliding to left.

When you do screenshots, a separate album named "Screenshots" will be created. And oh, those who is fond of getting their photos, there will be a "Selfie" album too.

No, that's not a butt in there!

When you go to an app from another app, you will have the "Back to [app name here]" in the upper left corner. This will get you back to the previously opened app.

In the Photos app, you now see little thumbnails of your photos in an album so you can quickly scrub through. Very helpful if you have a lot of selfie photos. :P

Although not changed in the homescreen yet, you can see what the new calendar icon will be when you search "calendar".

Oooohhh...when you reach 20% of battery, iOS will notify and give you option to enter Low Power Mode.

Not sure about you but the Weather app not shows an animated state of weather in your current location. Darn it! It's pouring hard!

Maps is almost accurate from last time I see. The road direction is good now. Looks like we are losing trees here in Baguio. Looks pretty dry.

Random thought on December 17, 2014 at 09:48AM

noreply@blogger.com (Wyrlo) — Wed, 17 Dec 2014 01:48:00 +0000

Kahit gaano man kahirap ang buhay, marami pa rin naman tayong maaring ipagpasalamat. Kung nakakakain naman tayo ng tatlong beses sa isang araw o di kaya anomang naisin natin ay sapat na upang magkaroon tayo ng pusong nagagalak.

Random thought on December 08, 2014 at 04:04PM

noreply@blogger.com (Wyrlo) — Mon, 08 Dec 2014 08:05:00 +0000

Kapag pera talaga pinag-uusapan, seryoso ang mga tao. Kung pag-ibig naman, si Ruel lang ang seryoso. :P

Random thought on December 08, 2014 at 01:01PM

noreply@blogger.com (Wyrlo) — Mon, 08 Dec 2014 05:01:00 +0000

Sino po may contact na may tungkulin sa Clarkview, Pampanga?

Random thought on December 06, 2014 at 10:23PM

noreply@blogger.com (Wyrlo) — Sat, 06 Dec 2014 14:23:00 +0000

What the heck! 800 bytes/sec ang download speed ng globe tattoo. Mukhang throttled down na.

A Photo Thought on December 06, 2014 at 08:15AM

noreply@blogger.com (Wyrlo) — Sat, 06 Dec 2014 00:15:00 +0000

TMNT morning with the kids.

Random thought on December 06, 2014 at 07:46AM

noreply@blogger.com (Wyrlo) — Fri, 05 Dec 2014 23:47:00 +0000

Ang baboy ba kapag natakot inaatake din sa puso?

Random thought on December 04, 2014 at 08:48AM

noreply@blogger.com (Wyrlo) — Thu, 04 Dec 2014 00:52:00 +0000

"The Universal Truth about Fear: it affects everyone of us. But when was the last time we stopped to really analyze our fears? Not only to see what they are but also to see what they stop us from becoming. How many opportunities do we miss out on by avoiding things we’re afraid of? The reality is we’ll never know. There could be life-changing jobs, friendships and business connections, just waiting to be taken or formed."

Random thought on December 03, 2014 at 07:38AM

noreply@blogger.com (Wyrlo) — Tue, 02 Dec 2014 23:40:00 +0000

Hindi pala ako naka-punta ng dagat ngayong taon ah.

Random thought on December 02, 2014 at 10:30PM

noreply@blogger.com (Wyrlo) — Tue, 02 Dec 2014 14:31:00 +0000

Inaantok na ako pero nagugutom...nagugutom ng McFlurry Oreo.

A Photo Thought on December 02, 2014 at 10:21PM

noreply@blogger.com (Wyrlo) — Tue, 02 Dec 2014 14:22:00 +0000

Ouch!

Random thought on December 02, 2014 at 10:10PM

noreply@blogger.com (Wyrlo) — Tue, 02 Dec 2014 14:10:00 +0000

As you grow older, one by one you will find some things you start to suck at. #memorizing

Random thought on December 01, 2014 at 09:13PM

noreply@blogger.com (Wyrlo) — Mon, 01 Dec 2014 13:14:00 +0000

On average, it takes 200 teachers to get you where you are now. Nakapag-thank you ka na ba? #thankyoupomaamsir

A Photo Thought on November 29, 2014 at 10:18PM

noreply@blogger.com (Wyrlo) — Sat, 29 Nov 2014 14:19:00 +0000

A Photo Thought on November 29, 2014 at 10:17PM

noreply@blogger.com (Wyrlo) — Sat, 29 Nov 2014 14:19:00 +0000

Random thought on November 29, 2014 at 01:24PM

noreply@blogger.com (Wyrlo) — Sat, 29 Nov 2014 05:25:00 +0000

"Happiness is a choice. At each moment of the day, you make a decision, whether you realize it or not. It’s the result of your attitude towards life. And whatever it is—positive or negative—it affects all the events, people, relationships, and basically whatever it is that you encounter in your life."

Random thought on November 28, 2014 at 09:33AM

noreply@blogger.com (Wyrlo) — Fri, 28 Nov 2014 01:34:00 +0000

Dito sa Pilipinas ang minimum requirement pagdating sa educational attainment para maging pulitiko ay high school graduate. Sa SM ang minimum para makapagtrabaho ay college graduate.

Random thought on November 28, 2014 at 09:18AM

noreply@blogger.com (Wyrlo) — Fri, 28 Nov 2014 01:19:00 +0000

"The average woman cries between 30 and 64 times in the duration of one year, while the average man cries between 6 and 17 times a year only!"

Random thought on November 27, 2014 at 10:23AM

noreply@blogger.com (Wyrlo) — Thu, 27 Nov 2014 02:24:00 +0000

Arrive from a travel at 2:00 am. Wake up at 6 am. Attend a meeting. Go to work at 10. Not efficient.

Random thought on November 27, 2014 at 01:23AM

noreply@blogger.com (Wyrlo) — Wed, 26 Nov 2014 17:23:00 +0000

(My turn) Home Sweet Home!

A Photo Thought on November 26, 2014 at 02:21PM

noreply@blogger.com (Wyrlo) — Wed, 26 Nov 2014 06:22:00 +0000

Would you look at that...a Filipino movie on a foreign plane. 👍👍

A Photo Thought on November 26, 2014 at 01:43PM

noreply@blogger.com (Wyrlo) — Wed, 26 Nov 2014 05:44:00 +0000

Tiramisu. Tiramoko. Tiramosiya. Tiratayolahat. 😂

Random thought on November 26, 2014 at 01:02PM

noreply@blogger.com (Wyrlo) — Wed, 26 Nov 2014 05:03:00 +0000

All aboard!

A Photo Thought on November 26, 2014 at 12:14PM

noreply@blogger.com (Wyrlo) — Wed, 26 Nov 2014 04:14:00 +0000

One last break.