Lonski's Lolzies

Goodbye Blogspot

2012-11-13T04:16:00.001-08:00

It was fun being with you. Your user interface is very friendly and simple to understand. I can see the stats of my blog in a snap of a finger, which is why I am very thankful to you for that.

But, alas. We must part. I have seen a big imperfection of yours. I am very sorry, but it seems you cannot offer what I need most: being SEO friendly. There is only little I can do with you.

I have met someone behind your back, and although your UI is much better compared to hers, she has what I need. No matter how much it hurts to part, we should, because it's for our days to come.

Goodbye. I will miss you. *Hugs*

*Laughs my ass off*

Oh, well. I will now migrate (back) to WordPress for the reason I stated above in my drama. Here is my new blog:

Lonki's Lolzies

Just replace blogspot with wordpress and it's all done. See you there!

The Awkward Monster

2012-11-08T11:42:00.000-08:00

I have really long, thin arms. As I watched myself in a video, I noticed how I looked like a creature with two long tentacles. A monster. Grah, grah, grah. I looked weird. It was disgusting. So disgusting that I would like to kill myself on the video (that is, only if my existence would continue even if I kill a copy of me).

This is me, less the tentacles and thinner.
Card CG from COTD.

Anyway, I really find my movements very odd. It's so abnormal. Quirky, to say the least. Fine, it may be a little unique, but still. The chances of me appearing in a mainstream movie has been drastically reduced. Or maybe increased, and I will star as an Alien from a far away galaxy. Grah, grah, grah. Oh well, life is fun.

Celebrating/Mourning Undas, the Labitan Way

2012-11-03T07:24:00.002-07:00

November 1 - All Saint's Day or Piyesta ng Mga Patay. People visit their departed loved ones' last resting place to pray for their souls. That is always the case with our father's side of the family, but with some added fun -- a party.

Well, actually it's not just a post-Halloween Party. It is also the advanced celebration of ate Jen's birthday which is on November 3 (today, as of writing). We first visited the tombstone of our Lolos and Lolas, and uncles in the compound. The lot is just right beside the Subic Cemetery so they decided to bury the remains in the lot.

Me ain't here :(

Anyway, after visiting the grave, the party went on. There were lots of foods and I ate so much that my tummy hurts. And I actually wanted to eat some more -- boohoo! I was really thankful that there were so many dishes, especially those that I can eat (veggies, sweets and fishes). Too bad I don't have a (working) smartphone or digicam to take some pictures to share here.

There was also this red wine which is among the best that I have tasted. I read that the brand is Sangria but I heard some saying it was a Maria Clara. Well, I don't know much about those stuffs really. The blend was sweet and soothing, and not so bitter like some I had tasted.

Oh Carmina, why do you had to have tantrums that time?

Also, the kids were required to don a costume for the party, and they were so adorable. Our little girl, Carmina, dressed up as an Encantada or a Nymph. Her get-up was simple but adorable. As you can notice on the picture above, she was actually having a tantrum. Well, that night was a night of firsts for her -- it was her first time to wear a costume and the first time for her to attend our Halloween-Undas Party. She was very shy that time, although she was excited when we were about to go. During the party, when all the kids were called in front, she was almost crying! She was also hesitant to go in front. Later on, we told her how poopy she was which she just laughed off after her tantrums went goodbye.

♪ I have a beautiful voice, ♫ no matter what they say ♪

So where are am I in this event? Well, they say leave the best for the last, right? (Or maybe worst in that matter.) The night didn't end without me humiliating myself in karaoke. I sang a couple of songs and received a couple rounds of applause. Of course, they weren't in awe when they clapped, it's more like they laughed and clapped because my singing was awful and out of tune. But I insist that it was a beautiful performance to behold or be heard or whatever.

The night ended with drawing names for our exchange gift this coming Christmas.It was also agreed that everyone, including the adults, should wear a costume for the coming party. The same for our next year's Halloween-Undas party. I am really looking forward to those two awesome events. It was a really fun time to spend with my family, cousins, uncles and aunts.

I Love: Sword Art Online Anime

2012-10-16T03:06:00.001-07:00

Adapted from a graphic novel, Sword Art Online is an anime about a teenage boy (Kirito) and his adventures in a full-dive MMORPG. I kind of like this anime because it reflects a gamer's life - the enthusiasm to the game and how gamers can act.

Image from AnimeSeason

Genre: Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Romance, Science Fiction

If you haven't watched 5+ episodes of this awesome anime, then I suggest that you stop reading this post as I might give away spoilers -- you got your warning.

Sword Art Online is under the category of Seinen, which means the target audience is for mature guys. The author seems to have a liking of killing off characters as there had been many deaths (or at least as I understood). A Good thing for me, is that the ones that die aren't really that important. It still follows a Shounen cliche wherein the main character is strong willed and wins over major antagonists. Oh wait, I think most adventure stories are like that lol.

Anyways, I rate this anime 4/5 stars ★★★★☆. Its story is a mix of fantasy, romance and adventure with a touch of reality. How about you? Do you like this anime too?

I Love: The Lumia 920

2012-10-15T07:12:00.003-07:00

Sometime in August, I was dreaming to get a Samsung Galaxy S3 - it's sleek, powerful and more importantly, boasts an 8-megapixel camera. My previous phone (still is actually, but it's broken so I'm phone-less) is a Nokia N97-mini ,and I just love its 5mp camera. I love taking pictures of any kind, so a phone's camera is really a big deal for me.

So after dreaming about the GS3 for a while and how crispier the photos I can take with it, I suddenly saw a new sparkling treasure that I hope to get:

The Lumia 920

Image courtesy of ZDnet

With its unique mono-block design and daring colors, Nokia's upcoming flagship smartphone is a breath of fresh air (for me, at least). It has a 1.5GHz dual core Snapdragon processor and runs on Microsoft's newest mobile OS, the Windows Phone 8. It has a 1gb RAM and has a storage capacity of a whooping 32gb. Sadly, for some people, it has no memory card slot. It's absolutely fine for me though, since I am sure it will take a year or so for me to use even a 16gb.

Anyway, what I really like about this new phone is its amazing camera. As I said before, I love taking pictures of random stuffs. Nokia boasts its greatest innovation in mobile photography yet, the PureView Technology. For non-geeks out there, there was already a phone in the market that features a PureView Technology, but it isn't of the same kind. I am not gonna discuss the details, but you can watch below the Lumia 920's PureView ad. (This is what got me hooked.)
(You should take note however, that the ad is only a simulation and not the actual device's doing.)

Isn't it awesome or what?

Another awesome thing about this phone, is its screen. We all know how tough Nokia's phones are, and the Lumia 920 is not an exception. You can use its screen to hammer a nail or two on the wall, and still - no damages or scratches or whatsoever. You can check its predecessor's torture test here.

And that's not all. Its capacitive touchscreen is super sensitive, which you can use even with gloves on. Its display technology is also said to be on par with the iPhone's Retina display, if not better. Its screen measures 4.5 inches, which is just great for viewing movies on the go. I know -- I'm a fan boy.

The phone's operating system is, nonetheless, the Windows Phone 8. It has a lot of improvements compared to the previous version which you should look forward to. And, if you are asking what is the edge of having a Windows Phone 8 compared to others, then let me answer you. It features a built-in Microsoft Office Suite, and has a better Skype integration (supposedly). It also shares the same kernel with its desktop version, which means easier and faster translation of applications. We should expect that Microsoft's promised 100,000 apps ~~at launch~~ in February will grow rapidly enough to compete against Android's and Apple's app market.

Engadget's Photo Shootout with the Lumia 920

So what's the price you ask? Well, in some countries it costs roughly the same as Samsung's 32gb Galaxy S3 and lower than Apple's iPhone 5. In Philippine Pesos, it might cost from P28,000-P32,000. (Mahal ba? It's $600-$700 unsubsidized in the US at AT&T) Well, with all the awesomeness it has, I have to say that it's worth every penny it costs.

For more details about Nokia's Lumia 920, you can check the product's official specifications here.

Please feel free to gift this awesome device to your dear tech enthusiast and yours truly, me. This is your typical fan boy just doing what fan boys do.

13: Foods I Would Love to Eat

2012-10-13T10:57:00.002-07:00

Ok. So this is my first post in my blog and gaah! What should my very first post be? Of course, the easiest - a list post.

So people usually number their list with easy numbers such as 3, 5, 7, 10 or something similar, and why don't I? Well 13 is just so much of an awesome number and... it's my birthdate. (Hurray!) Anyway, here goes:

1.) Caramel-Coated Apple-Lollipop Topped with Maggots

Image courtesy of ForOddity/Telegraph

OMG! I know right? It looks so sweet and tasty you just want to bite it right at first sight. (Fine, maybe a little disgusting, but woo! Who cares?)

This is one of the foods that I would love to eat before I finally become a full vegetarian. (Yes, you should know what's mostly in this list.) Imagine taking a bite of this little monster: the squishing sound of these maggots followed by the sweet taste of caramel and finally savoring the fruitiness of the apple. Ahh, heaven. It's actually called Mealworm Caramel Apples by HOTLIX.

2.) Mooore Insect Lollies

Image courtesy of Telegraph

Oh Uncle Larry, why the tease?

First, I just love the color of the candy. Second, I love ~~Uncle Larry~~ how cool the tiny scorpion looks at the center of the lollipop. Aside from scorpions, you can also choose maggots or crickets as the core of this sweet treat. Another from HOTLIX.

3. Choco-Covered Crickets

Same source from the previous two images

We already got a toffee and a candy, so what's missing? Chocolate - and still with a creepy friend inside, a cricket!

They say that the chocolate overpowers the taste of the insects, so it's just like munching on a crunchy chocolate food. Maybe it's like Nestle's Crunch, but with more crunchy goodness. Yum. yum, yum.

4. Flower-Flavored Ice Cream

Image courtesy of Loqal.ph

Jasmine, Rose or Lavender; whatever. As long it's a flower-flavored ice cream, I'll eat it.

I heard people say that it tastes just like how it smells. Hmm, my mouth is already watering. I think I'll eat one for my birthday.

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I don't have any ideas at the moment, so.. I'll update this list when something pops up in my mind. Maybe the number 13 is a little too much.