The Jonas' Chronicles

Seoul in Spring -

noreply@blogger.com (jonas321) — Sun, 02 May 2010 02:58:00 +0000

The Jonas' Chronicles International Series takes you to Seoul, South Korea. Watch out for the series of blogs wherein I will write and feature Seoul at its finest during Spring

This is my 2nd time to go to Seoul. The first was during Summer way back 2004 with my cousins, Jennifer and Cathy, and this time its during Spring with mom and my brother. Believe me, the mood of Seoul in spring is far better than the mood in Summer. One thing to look forward to during spring are the Cherry Blossoms in Yeouido and in Namsan Park. This is the first time I saw pink trees and its very very beautiful. It is astonishing and unbelievable all rolled into one. I stared at the tree for several minutes. Cherry blossoms makes the tree look pink and it only lasts 7 to 10 days from the first time it bloomed. Another good thing about Spring in Seoul is the temperature. It is a great getaway from the summer heat in Manila. The temperature is at cold and comfortable 3 degrees to 18 degrees. When you are in the tropics, you are always excited to wear layering clothes up to the point wherein the clothes doesn't get too heavy to wear. For me, spring is really the best time to go to Seoul.

PAL flies to Seoul daily and there are budget fares being offered by Cebu Pacific to Seoul.

This will be a series of posts for Seoul, South Korea so expect more soon!

Anyeong Haseyo "안녕하세요!"

THE JONAS' CHRONICLES TAKES YOU TO SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA

Ferrero... Dark? (Ferrero Rondnoir)

noreply@blogger.com (jonas321) — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 02:11:00 +0000

The famous Ferrero Rocher now comes in Dark! Yes, it is true, the chocolate that everyone loves, the famous Ferrero Rocher has a dark chocolate variant and is named Ferrero Rondnoir. I first saw this when we went to Kitanlad and Achie Jen offered it to us while waiting for dinner. We were all amazed and I quickly unwrapped mine. I am not a fan of dark chocolate but this one enticed me. Opening the foil, you can see bits of small dark chocolate wrapped the whole small sphere. Biting it is another experience, as you munch away the crisp wafer that wrapped the small sphere and in the core of the sphere is melted dark chocolate. You can't wait to have your second sphere! It is amazingly delicious. Try one now!

The NEW Apple iPAD

noreply@blogger.com (jonas321) — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 01:43:00 +0000

Yes guys, it is not typographical error, it is not iPod.... I am correct when I said iPad. Apple recently releases their newest member in the family, the Apple iPad. Now you wonder, what is the difference between an iPod and and iPad.... here goes my personal gadget review

Upon checking the website, I was shocked and amazed at the new iPad. The exterior and the design looks like it is an enlarged iTouch or iPhone. It measures 9.5" x 7.5" and has a display size of 9.7" wow isn't it! It is sort of like a tablet made by Apple that allows you to surf, do your emails, compile and keep your photos, watch videos, movies, go on youtube, its an iPod also with iTunes, and the works. It comes in 16GB, 32GB and 64GB. A truly enlarged iTouch and nothing more. Apple? What's happening to you?

So basing from what I read in the Apple website, it is simply an enlarged version of the iTouch. I get all the hype because.... wow, it is something new from Apple, being an Apple enthusiast and a fan, it sure does gives you all the excitement and anticipation. But at the end of the day, if you read thoroughly, it is not something that you really want to have. It still doesn't compare to the famous Macbook and Macbook Pro. Starts at $499.00 is not something cheap. For me, this is a gadget that you can easily say.... I'LL PASS!!!!

For more information with regards to this awesome but not so awesome product of Apple, please visit: http://www.apple.com/ipad

Zara on Sale Now!!!

noreply@blogger.com (jonas321) — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 14:34:00 +0000

I received an sms from my phone that Zara is on sale starting Jan 07 to Jan 31, 2010. I am quite excited as Jan 07 was my day-off. Mom and I was scheduled for a haircut at Beautybrick Salon in Jupiter and we decided to drop by at Zara in PowerPlant Rockwell. I looked around not really in the mood to spend another thousands since its after Christmas, the spending season haha. Luckily, I didn't find anything to my liking... whew!!!

UNTIL....

Aileen, Achie Mitch, Mark and I went to SM Mall of Asia last Saturday, Jan. 09, 2010 to watch Avatar in IMAX Theater (The movie is greater than great by the way!!) I dropped by Zara again and have a 2nd look, again not in the mood to spend, I just went around and looked for some new clothes. Bingo!!! I saw the jacket I've been wanting to buy for the longest time now and its on SALE!!! From Php 5,750.00 it went down to Php 3,950.00 , around 30% off already. I checked my size and there it is, an M. I quickly tried it on and it fits me perfectly. I couldn't put it down. The next thing I knew I was paying it on the counter already. There goes my 3,950 but I acquired a very beautiful jacket. Talk about not in the mood to spend.... hahaha!!

Pics of the Jacket:

The New Nokia E72

noreply@blogger.com (jonas321) — Sun, 27 Dec 2009 11:31:00 +0000

I recently bought a new phone, the Nokia E72. Researching the reviews on the internet is already awesome since the feedback for this phone is good. Unboxing the phone on the other hand is a totally different experience, you feel the sudden rush of excitement. Wow! It comes in three colors by the way, copper, grey and black. The copper one is Aileen's the silver one is mine =)

The exterior of the phone is crafted uniquely that sure is a headturner compared to the other E Series phones of Nokia and the other qwerty keypad phones of other brands. It has a metal exterior. The software used in the E72 is an upgraded software from its predecessor, the E71. It has more features and is packed with more technological advancement. It has a 5.0MP camera. If this still didn't lure you in buying the new Nokia E72, check the pics out and read its full review on http://www.gsmarena.com. Never have I loved a phone this beautiful. It is now time to shift from an ordinary kind of phone to the newer business-friendly E series models of Nokia. I am sure you will definitely fall in love once you laid your hands on this new model. Simple wow!

For more information please visit the following sites:

http://www.gsmarena.com/nokia_e72-review-422.php
http://www.gsmarena.com/nokia_e72-2831.php

PCWORX Christmas Sale

noreply@blogger.com (jonas321) — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 07:08:00 +0000

Christmas is fast approaching and I am sure everyone is preparing their gift list and squeezing in their time to make sure every gatherings, get togethers, shopping and work will be able to fit in their 24 hour 7 days a week schedule. Believe me, this is the most busiest month ever since everyone is really in a rush. This is what Christmas is all about and this is the exact reason why I love the holidays so much! Having this in mind, PCWORX shared by totally disarranging your chaotic december calendar because PCWORX will be having its CLEARANCE SALE on DECEMBER 10 to 12 at GILMORE IT CENTER.

So hurry, prepare your Christmas list and head on to Gilmore IT Center for PCWORX Clearance Sale. This is a bargain you wouldn't want to miss!

Lucky Me's Mac and Cheez

noreply@blogger.com (jonas321) — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 10:54:00 +0000

Aileen and I went to the grocery yesterday and to my surprise, there is a local macaroni and cheese already made by Lucky Me. WOW!!! Being a fan of mac and cheese, I quickly got hold of 2 packs without thinking if this will be delicious. There is also a Lucky Me Baked Mac but that I am really doubtful so I left it in the shelves where it belongs hehe! We all know that mac and cheese is an american dish and is part of every american breakfast but not here in the Philippines so I am having my doubts if this will be ok but nonetheless I tried 2 packs, its cheap anyways.

I opened one pack today and cooked it, placed the cheese and Viola.... the taste is really really delicious. The cheese as this smoky flavour with a little bit of meat incorporated in the cheese sauce. This is a must-try for all instant noodles lovers out there. It is great! One bad side is that one pack isn't enough for a hungry guy, two is enough in my opinion but one pack will leave u wanting for more.

Go to your nearest supermarket and grocery and grab yourself a pack or two, make it a dozen packs of Mac and Cheez by Lucky Me. You will not go wrong! Trust me.

*** Thanks http://meowbykate.blogspot.com for the pictures... =)

Absence makes the reader grows fonder!

noreply@blogger.com (jonas321) — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 10:47:00 +0000

Dear Readers,

I am sorry for the long silence. I haven't had time to update my blog. I will try my very very best to revive this blog for all of you out there. I have been receiving e-mails and text messages with regards to this blog and why this isn't as active as it used to be and with that I am deeply sending my sincerest apologies to all. Time is what I lack nowdays.

But.... Absence makes the reader grows fonder right?

Keep visiting, keep reading... I will update this blog as much as I can... I promise!

Sorry!

Jonas C. Lim

Memoirs of an Imperfect Angel

noreply@blogger.com (jonas321) — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 13:53:00 +0000

Mariah Carey's 12th studio album and 18th album (studio and compilation) to date, entitled Memoirs of an Imperfect Angel is already out in your favorite record and studio bars worldwide. The release was last September 29, 2009. I got myself a copy at Odyssey Records in Megamall. I played it and was completely mesmerized by the beautiful voice and the new melodies of Mariah Carey. This album includes a revival from the original Foreigner hit entitled: I Want To Know What Love Is.

Grab yourself a copy!!

Nokia Booklet 3G - A Netbook!

noreply@blogger.com (jonas321) — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 16:38:00 +0000

I am just surfing the internet and I went to my favorite tech / gadget website (http://www.techie.com.ph/) and I was amazed at what I saw. Nokia, the market leader in mobile phones, will now release its first netbook named: Nokia Booklet 3G. I am shocked and amazed at this press release of Nokia. The netbook looks very nice as compared to the netbooks that we can find in the market today. It is 10.6" and can lasts up to 12 hours using its battery life. Talk about amazing!! Don't believe me? See for yourself --> please check Nokia's official press release here

Watch the video release for the new Nokia Booklet 3G:

Seagate? WD? Buffalo? The Case of Buffalo's Missing Identity

noreply@blogger.com (jonas321) — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 13:54:00 +0000

A few months back, my mom asked me to purchase an external portable hard disk to keep her files in check and secured. Since I was working for MSI-ECS that time, I purchased 1 160GB Buffalo Ministation. This was recommended by a good friend and an officemate to me. Upon reaching home, I quickly formatted the new external hard drive and to my surprise, when I plugged the USB in, the computer recognized WD instead of Buffalo.... I was amazed. I unplugged and plugged it again... the same notice was given to me. I quickly called my friend and reported the case of Buffalo's Missing Identity.
Alas! At long last, it was explained to me very well that Buffalo isn't a company that manufacturers hard disks. The buy hard disks from their competitors and just installed the so-called shock absorbent casing. I was disappointed. What is the difference between buying a real WD or Samsung or Seagate and buying Buffalo? Nothing!!! Because Buffalo uses these hard disks also. I swear to myself never to buy any Buffalo products in my life ever again!!

Oh... before I forget. Buffalo claims that their Ministation (Portable Hard Drives) is:

- TurboUSB Data Transfer Rates-up to 20% Faster!
- Shock Resistant Chassis
- Automatic Setup - No Drivers Needed
- Supports USB 2.0/1.1
- Plug-n-Play Ready for lmmediate Use
- Lightweight,Compact and Portable
- USB Powered - No Power Supply Needed
- SecureLockWare™ Encryption Software Prevents Unauthorized Access to Your Data
- Memeo™ Backup Software included
- Firefox and Thunderbird included

TRUE.....BUT ARE THEY REALLY BUFFALO? OR ARE THEY SEAGATES OR WD'S ENCLOSED IN A CASING THAT MADE IT BUFFALO??

I'd rather buy the REAL Seagate, Western Digital (WD) & etc. than buy Seagate or WD that were just enclosed in a shock-proof casing to make it BUFFALO...

And also, I heard... their routers are trash products. Configuration is hard and complicated but they are claiming it to be easy and hassle-free. Yes, the price is cheap and we can't argue with that, but is the quality good? I don't think so. I have been using Linksys WRT54G for the past 4 years without even turning the router off and it is still functioning a ok!

My conclusion: If you are buying portable hard drives, I'd go for WD or Seagate (Buy the real thing!!!) and if you are planning to buy routers, go for Linksys and D-Link. If you are budget conscious, Edimax will suffice.

BeautyBrick Hair Art Salon - A Korean Owned Japanese Inspired Salon

noreply@blogger.com (jonas321) — Sat, 08 Aug 2009 15:45:00 +0000

Mr. Shin, a young korean guy, yes guy not gay that can speak Japanese fluently, the original owner of ARK SALON returned here in Manila and opened his new salon located at 122 Jupiter St. Dona Consolacion Building Makati City. I accompanied mom, auntie Vibz and Jesse to this place and to my surprise, the salon is really cozy, nice and spectacular. Upon entering, you can already feel the Tokyo atmosphere, the interior of the salon is very japanese inspired as well. The name itself is catchy as well, who calls their salon Hair Art right? I didn't had a chance to try this new salon since I just recently had my haircut last week. I will try this salon in my next haircut most definitely.

Beautybrick Salon: (02) 473-5108

Thank you MSI-ECS

noreply@blogger.com (jonas321) — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 14:33:00 +0000

I would like to extend my sincerest appreciation to Mr. Jimmy Go for trusting me with the business of Targus and Ozaki. Most of all, I would like to thank the people who supported me and who appreciated my efforts as well as those who value my worth in MSI-ECS. Thanks to Nery and Mhy D. for initiating the wonderful powerpoint presentation gift to me. It made me teary-eyed. I never expect your group (GBO's with Aileen and Badeth) will be the one who will send me such a wonderful going-away present. I truly appreciate it. Mommy Tim, Ms. Jenny Bondoc, Ms. Fanny Lim, Marife and Rene, for a wonderful lunch treat at Sizzling Pepper Steak. To Ms Jackie, Trish and Kath of Power Mac Center for always giving me strength and hope. To Benjie of PC Express, your status message: yo! yo! yo! Bon Voyage is very much appreciated. For Aileen, Badeth, Nery, Ronald, Gianne and Louie, for the final lunch despedida together in Crisgard... I will surely miss Crisgard and you guys. Carlo, for the talks and the long letter. And for the rest, seriously, I am speechless, for the hugs and the kisses I received on my last day. Ms. Peng, for the strong words of encouragement that you gave me..... THANK YOU VERY MUCH!

This day marks my final day in my 1 yr. and 4 mos. (started in April '08 to August '09) stay in this company. I felt both happy and sad; happy because I will be able to explore more of my capabilities and strengths in the new company that I will be joining, sad because I will be leaving behind all the people I love and treasure in the company. But as I have said to those people who indeed made a mark in my heart (you know who you are): "I left MSI-ECS only as an officemate but I will never leave as a friend!" I will be just around the corner, you know my personal number, YM and Facebook account hehehe, the IT industry revolves in such a small world and definitely we will meet again. But I will surely miss you guys! It will surely feel different when I wake up on Monday and will start my day not with MSI-ECS anymore.

To the 2 obvious people who have wronged me; Vince and Andrea, as well as the others (again, you know who you are), I know you guys are happy because I am no longer in MSI-ECS. But equally, I will never forget all the things that you did to me. That made me stronger, that gave me the courage to look for a better job outside, that removed me from my comfort zone. You did me a favor. Thank you! No worries, when I have time, I will write an entry for the two of you separately.

Goodbye MSI-ECS, you've been my humble 2nd home for the past 1 year and 4 mos. Thank you very much for everything. I wish you success and more power! Till we meet again!

You're the Inspiration Pres. Cory Aquino

noreply@blogger.com (jonas321) — Sun, 02 Aug 2009 04:42:00 +0000

I say goodbye to you, President Corazon "Cory" Cojuangco Aquino.... You serve as an inspiration to all of us Filipinos and everyone in the world to fight for what is right, to sacrifice for what is good, to serve for what we all truly deserve. You are the matriarch of the Philippines and I say Thank you for bringing back freedom and democracy to all of us.

I would like to dedicate this song by Chicago to you, President Cory Aquino:

You know our love was meant to be
The kind of love to last forever
And I want you here with me
From tonight until the end of time
You should know
Everywhere I go
Always on my mind
In my heart
In my soul
Baby

You're the meaning in my life
You're the inspiration
You bring feeling to my life
You're the inspiration
Wanna have you near me
I wanna have you hear me saying
"No one needs you more than I need you"

And I know (And I know)
Yes I know that it's plain to see
So in love when we're together
Now I know (Now I know)
That I need you here with me
From tonight until the end of time
You should know (Yes, you need to know )
Everywhere I go
You're always on my mind
You're in my heart
In my soul

You're the meaning in my life
You're the inspiration
You bring feeling to my life
You're the inspiration
Wanna have you near me
I wanna have you hear me saying
"No one needs you more than I need you"
(No one needs you more than I)
Wanna have you near me
I wanna have you hear me saying
"No one needs you more than I need you"
(No one needs you more)
You're the meaning in my life
You're the inspiration
You bring feeling to my life
You're the inspiration

When you love somebody
'Til the end of time
When you love somebody
Always on my mind / No one needs you more than I
When you love somebody
'Til the end of time
When you love somebody
Always on my mind / No on needs you more than I

Thank you, President Corazon Aquino

noreply@blogger.com (jonas321) — Sat, 01 Aug 2009 04:13:00 +0000

The president who I admire the most left us at 3:18am of August 01, 2009. Died of cardiopulmonary arrest after complications of Colon Cancer. Such a sad turn of history as the Philippine matriarch passed away and joined her husband Sen. Benigno Aquino.

Many articles and I am sure a lot of footage and documentaries will emerge after the death of Pres. Cory Aquino but one thing I will remember about this president is that she is the one who brought back democracy here in the Philippines. During her 6 year term as the 11th and first woman president of the Republic, there are lots of ups and downs, that is a given, but she is truly the Matriarch of the Philippines, not only was she a president to all of us but also a caring mother.

I am saddened by the fact that she left us early and suffered from her sickness but her state right now is much better than the rest of us struggling with life. I am happy in a way that she is again rejoined with her husband, a great senator, Sen. Benigno Aquino.

Thank you very much Madam President Corazon "Cory" Cojuangco Aquino better known now as Mommy Cory. We Love you... the Philippines loves you.....

iCampus - Authorized Campus Reseller - Manila, Philippines

noreply@blogger.com (jonas321) — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 01:51:00 +0000

I went to work today, switched on my computer and logged on to http://www.techie.com.ph, to my surprise, there is an Apple Campus Retail store in Ateneo de Manila University, more popularly named as iCampus. It is the first Campus Retail store of Apple according to the said website. It is run and operated by Senco Link Technologies http://www.sencoph.com

According to the article, they are planning to open new iCampus stores in Xavier School, International School Manila and Assumption College.

This blog article is brought to you by http://www.techie.com.ph. For more information about the said article, please visit http://www.techie.com.ph/news/285

Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief - NOW A MOVIE!!!

noreply@blogger.com (jonas321) — Sat, 18 Jul 2009 04:53:00 +0000

Ladies and Gentlemen, I am pleased to announce the book that I am reading right now, Percy Jackson and the Olympians series is now on the big screen with the release of Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Lightning Thief.

Book 1 of the 5 will hit the big screen this coming February 12, 2010. It is from the directors of Harry Potter's Sorcerer's Stone and Chamber of Secrets. This will surely big a big hit, the book is wonderful.... lets wait for the movie. Percy Jackson is basically the same as Harry Potter except that its theme is based of Greek Mythology (about the Gods and Goddesses as well as the demons) wherein Harry Potter basically revolves in wizards and witchcraft.

This will be the next Harry Potter, if not Bigger!!! Hooray!!!

Below is the teaser trailer for the upcoming Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief (courtesy of youtube)

Resigned at MSI-ECS

noreply@blogger.com (jonas321) — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 14:58:00 +0000

I officially tendered my resignation at MSI-ECS (Phils.) Inc. as Product Officer of Ozaki effective August 07, 2009. It has been a fruitful year for me working in this IT distribution company. MSI-ECS gave me a good break in the IT industry, considering I don't have any experience, I was given a good position as the Product Officer of Targus and later on shifted to the Product Officer of Ozaki. My total length of stay in this company is 1 year and 4 months. I am now serving my 30 days after resignation period for proper turn-over. Thank you Mr. Jimmy Go for believing in me!

Thanks for the dealers who supported me, particularly Power Mac Center (Kath, Trish, Jackie, Sir Lawrence and Ms. Leslie), PC Express (Benjie, Sir Randy, Sir Oli), Octagon (Ms. Arlene), Silicon Valley (Ms. Tina), Infoworx (The Mafias: Sir Ferwin, Sir Mike, Sir Jake, Ms. Gena), TCA (Ms. Heidi), Complink (Sir Jerry, Ms. Monette, Dahlia), iStudio (Ms. Eva, Ms. Jen), Qualicentral (Ms. Minnie, Ms. Grace), Automatic Centre (Ms. Twila), Microstation (Sir Terence, Gen), Brilliant Technologies (Ms. Ailyn), Acenet North EDSA

I would also like to thank the people and friends that I met inside MSI-ECS, thanks for the strength and the determination. Thank you for the trust, the compassion, the loyalty and most of all thanks for staying true to me. Aileen, Badeth, Nhery, Carlo, Ronald, Ethel, Che, Luv, Cathy, Mommy Tim, Angel, Maricel, Fanny, Mace, Donna, Paul, Meg, Issa, Irene, James, OJ, Glenn, Hanna, Janice, KC, Faith, Jayson, Beth, RJ, Francis, Michelle, Jho, Peng, Yoj, Jay, Bong, Gianne, Rain, Derick, Arvin, King, May, Jenny (2), Ms. Lea, Ms. Leah, Ms. Wendy... To anyone I forgot to mention, I'm sorry, there are a lot of you who touched my heart one way or the other and I totally thank you for that. I don't want to say goodbye but See you soon guys!

To all those who have wronged me, to those who created folds in my life in MSI-ECS. I also would want to thank you because without you, life will be boring for me inside. You know who you are! I am not saying I forgive, but Thank you! I bid you farewell and goodbye. I can only think of 2 major ones (you know who you are).

I am leaving MSI-ECS with a clear conscience as I enter into another chapter and challenge in my life. To a company where I know I will be able to grow more and will be able to appreciate more of my capabilities and strengths.

The Snow Leopard in September

noreply@blogger.com (jonas321) — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 14:21:00 +0000

Apple will release their newest OS X ver. 10.6 Snow Leopard by September '09. For all of you who made a purchase of any Macbook, MacbookPro, Macbook Air, iMac, Mac Pro on or after June 08, 2009, you are entitled to order the Snow Leopard at http://store.apple.com/ph for only Php 590.00, it will be delivered to you free or charge. That is why Apple products are premium and are priced higher compared to others because you also get premium and quality service.

I am glad I shifted from Windows to OS X. It won't be the world's best operating system for nothing. So hurry and order your Snow Leopard OS X 10.6 now!!

REMEMBER: Buy Apple products from Apple Authorized Resellers or Apple Premium Resellers (AAR's or APR's). You will see the sign posted on their signboards or doors that they are Apple Premium/Authorized Resellers.

PHILIPPINES' APR's and AAR's

Apple Premium Resellers (Tier 1): Accent Micro Products, Inc., Digital Walker, The A.Shop, iStudio, Powermac Center, Anson Emporium, ....

Apple Authorized Resellers (Tier 2): PCworx, Complink, Datalink Technologies, Liteware, LMK Commercial, Microstation, Electroworld, ....

Percy Jackson & The Olympians

noreply@blogger.com (jonas321) — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 12:59:00 +0000

I am a fan of Greek Mythology. I am fascinated about how the gods in Mt. Olympus have their own specific responsibility whether it may be the sky, the water, someone who brings and delivers messages, fertility, love and etc. Upon my search in www.amazon.com that has a greek mythology theme in it, I am quickly amazed that there is a series written by Rick Riodan entitled: The Percy Jackson and the Olympians. Without 2nd thoughts, I quickly rushed to Fully Booked to get hold of copies of books of this series. Wow!! You can view and visit the official website at http://www.percyjacksonbooks.com.

The story line is similar to Harry Potter but it has a different plot and a different theme. Harry Potter is concentrated basically on wizardry and witchcraft while Percy Jackson is concentrated on greek mythology, gods, goddesses, demigods, cyclopses, satyrs, centaurs and etc. There will be a movie which is set to release on 2010 for the 1st book entitled: The Lighting Thief (I can't wait, I bet it will be amazing!) http://www.i mdb.com/title/tt0814255/, for more information regarding the upcoming movie.

I am a fan of young adult/children fantasy books nowadays. I started and finished reading The Twilight Saga by Stephenie Meyer, The Mortal Instruments Series (City of Bones, City of Ashes and City of Glass) by Cassandra Clare. The faery love-story which left me hanging wanting for more; Wicked Lovely, Ink Exhange and Fragile Eternity by Melissa Marr. I am not on the 3rd Book of the series of Percy Jackson and the Olympians.

Percy Jackson & The Olympians:

2005 - The Lighting Thief2006 - The Sea of Monsters2007 - The Titan's Curse2008 - The Battle of the Labyrinth

2009 - The Last Olympian

My New Macbook Pro (MB990)

noreply@blogger.com (jonas321) — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 03:44:00 +0000

Today, I get a chance to toy around my new purchase, it is the new Apple MacBook Pro (MB990). I have been wishing to get an apple for myself for quite some time now, luckily, this time I was able to purchase my very first Mac. I grew tired of Windows and PC since those were my companions for the longest time. I said to myself, I needed a change, a new outlook and truly the Mac is an alternate choice. This was also my first major purchase that costs over Php 65,000.00. It is really worth it.

Opening the box is already exciting for me as I can't wait to get a hold of my new MacBook Pro. I downloaded softwares and programs that would buff up my Mac. I spent the whole day toying with my new best friend. And now, I am blogging using my brand new MacBook Pro... yay!!!

MacBook Pro 13" MB990

• 13.3-inch widescreen LED-backlit 1280 x 800 glossy display
• 2.26 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo with 3MB shared L2 cache
• 1066 MHz front-side bus
• 2GB 1066 MHz DDR3 SDRAM, expandable to 8GB
• NVIDIA GeForce 9400M integrated graphics
• 160GB serial ATA hard drive running at 5400 rpm
• a slot-load 8X SuperDrive® with double-layer support
• Mini DisplayPort for video output
• built-in AirPort Extreme® 802.11n wireless networking and Bluetooth 2.1+EDR
• Gigabit Ethernet port
• built-in iSight® video camera
• two USB 2.0 ports
• one FireWire 800 port
• SD card slot
• one audio line in/out port, supporting both optical digital and analog
• glass Multi-Touch trackpad and illuminated keyboard
• built-in, 58WHr lithium polymer battery
• 60 Watt MagSafe® Power Adapter

Goodbye Michael Jackson

noreply@blogger.com (jonas321) — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 23:44:00 +0000

The "King of Pop", an icon in the music industry, left us on June 25, 2009 at the age of 50 in UCLA Medical Center in Los Angeles, California.

Reports said that he was not breathing when the Los Angeles Fire Department paramedics responded to a call at 12:30am, the paramedic performed CPR and took him to the hospital.

I was also a fan of this icon believing not only in his music but also on his call for unification of black and white Americans as well as putting an end to racial discrimination. Songs such as "Black & White" & "They Don't Really Care About Us" gives us an eye-opener on how we treat each other. Peace and unity throughout the world was one of his call as well.

It is really such a big loss for everyone that the King of Pop succumbs and left us at such a young age but we are thankful that he left us with songs that will truly inspire us and will still be played for generations to come. Songs such as Heal the World, Bad, Billie Jean, Thriller, Man In The Mirror, I Just Can't Stop Loving You, Smooth Criminal and etc.

Pink Sisters Convent - Tagaytay City

noreply@blogger.com (jonas321) — Sun, 21 Jun 2009 12:09:00 +0000

The Pink Sisters convenent is a must stop when one travels to Tagaytay City. Why? Wait until you here the sisters sing as they pray. Not only you will awed by the beautiful sweet voices but you will feel that you are being renewed spiritualy as you drown yourself in the church as you hear and watch them sing. No words can ever describe the feeling of being inside the church and hearing the sisters adore and pray as they sing their prayers.

It is not always that you will be lucky enough to catch the ethreal hyms of the nuns of their afternoon prayers, it was my first time and I am blessed and lucky enough that I experienced and watched and heard them sing. Remarkable, breath-taking, hypnotizing.. whatever you want to call it.

You can write your request and petitions on a piece of paper that can be found on the left and right side of the church and you submit them. You will be welcomed by some donation boxes wherein you can share any amount as you desire for them.

Pink Sisters Convent is located along Brent Road, Tagaytay City having contact numbers:(046) 442-3856 or (046) 442-5203

Tagaytay City

noreply@blogger.com (jonas321) — Sun, 21 Jun 2009 11:56:00 +0000

Tagaytay City is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the Philippines. It is only 55kms away from Metro Manila, the National Capital Region. There are many routes that you can ply to go to Tagaytay, the most famous of which is you travel south via the South Luzon Expressway (SLEX) and exit at Sta. Rosa. Upon paying the toll, turn right and go straight up to Tagaytay City via Silang. Tagaytay City is part of the province of Cavite.

Tagaytay is very famous for its retreat houses because of the calm and serene atmosphere. It also has a very cool and comfortable atmosphere due to its high altitude as compared to Manila. It is over-looking the famous Taal Volcano and its lake that surrounds it. This is where you can also find the best restaurants as they offer very delicious dishes ranging from different cuisines such as Italian, American, Filipino (Native), Japanese and etc.

We always go to Tagaytay to escape the heat and the rush of Metro Manila but have we stopped at check the history of the place? Well, upon my research using wikipedia, it gives a short narrative history of Tagaytay. It goes: Legend has it that the word Tagaytay came from "taga" meaning to cut and "itay" which means father. A father and son were said to be on a wild boar hunt when the animal they were chasing turned and attacked them. As the boar charged towards the old man, the son cried "taga itay!". The boy's repeated shout reverberated in the alleys of the ridge. Heard by the residents, hunters and wood gatherers, the cries became subject of conversation for several days in th countryside. In time, the place where the shouts came from became known as TAGAYTAY.

Buon Giorno in Tagaytay City

noreply@blogger.com (jonas321) — Sun, 21 Jun 2009 11:01:00 +0000

I am a very big fan of pizzas and pastas and when you hear those two wonderful words, one will say, truly Italian! Yes indeed! I love Italian. I am fascinated with their way of cooking and the taste of the wonderful herbs that plays in your mouth when you bite a pizza or twirled some pasta on your fork.

Located in Tagaytay City in Cliffhouse is a wonderful Italian restaurant: "Buon Giorno" The feel inside the restaurant is very Italian. The colors that they played with in creating such atmosphere is exquisite. Tagaytay is known to have a cool climate compared to Manila, thus sitting outside, open air, is always an option plus you get a good view of famous Taal Volcano and the lake that surrounds it.

We ordered the cream of pumpkin soup which is by the way one of the most delicious pumpkin soup I've ever tasted. The house bread is also very fragrant and delicious spiced with Tarragon leaves as you dip it on the olive oil with vinaigrette and parmessan cheese, simply amazing! As for the main course, we ordered the Seafood Pizza in Basil. The aroma of the basil isn't overpowering the seafood flavor in the pizza, there is harmony in the ingredients which makes this pizza remarkable. The crust is crunchy and fresh as you can smell the dough and the flour even after it was cooked. The highlight of the dinner was its Shrimp and Funghi Ravioli in Tomato Sauce. The ravoili is still chewy as dente, which I like my pasta that way, the more al dente, the better! The tomatoes used are very flavourful and very delicious. The funghi inside the ravioli is remarkable as well as the shrimps.

This is one place you shouldn't miss when you visit Tagaytay City. It is located in Cliffhouse. Address is # 4 Cliffhouse, Tagaytay City. This Italian restaurant in Tagaytay is highly recommended!