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Monday, June 26, 2006
Have you ever had the experience of searching for websites on the Internet and end up with an error page (Error 404 -- Document not found.)?
Well, CLICK HERE for some fun!
Tid bits...
1) Napping cat- I chanced upon this napping cat and I couldn't resist taking a picture... interesting how it curled it's body....
2) Monday's done- Seems like only an hour ago that I woke up, and it's now quarter past 6 pm. And now that Monday's gone, it'll just be a matter of time (pun intended, haha!) before it's weekend already! :-)
3) Short Magazine- The short magazine for my A2 arrived today, good fit and makes my rifle easier to carry...
4) Site meters- I have three site meters: Cluster Map (which let's you see in a map the sites from where you blog is being viewed; Stat Counter (makes you see even the IP adresses of your site visitors); and Hit Counter (onsite counters which keeps you updated on the number of hits you get in your site). Talk about vanity!
1) Napping cat- I chanced upon this napping cat and I couldn't resist taking a picture... interesting how it curled it's body....
2) Monday's done- Seems like only an hour ago that I woke up, and it's now quarter past 6 pm. And now that Monday's gone, it'll just be a matter of time (pun intended, haha!) before it's weekend already! :-)
3) Short Magazine- The short magazine for my A2 arrived today, good fit and makes my rifle easier to carry...
4) Site meters- I have three site meters: Cluster Map (which let's you see in a map the sites from where you blog is being viewed; Stat Counter (makes you see even the IP adresses of your site visitors); and Hit Counter (onsite counters which keeps you updated on the number of hits you get in your site). Talk about vanity!
Saturday, June 24, 2006
This is the City Dog Pound's van, as you can see it's full of "stray dogs". I chanced upon it on my way to work last week. The dogs are caught using G.I. wires and I can't stand the pitiful moan of the dogs as they are dragged ino the van.
I can't fault the City Government in trying to keep this city clean, but I also pity the owners of these dogs for the time and effort they put into raising their pets... in the end, it's still a responsibility in keeping and having pets.
Friday, June 23, 2006
Tuesday, June 20, 2006
Monday, June 19, 2006
Top Ten What Struck Me Most in Riyadh:
I had a one year stint in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Yessiree! I did! I really did! And My Top Ten What Struck Me Most (not necessarily in that order) in Riyadh were:
1) Beso-beso time: The males there, whether they be Saudis, Lebanese, Jordanian, Egyptians or even the Indians, Pakistani, etc... would make beso (emphasis please!) with each other everyime they meet!
2) Public display of affection: Indians, Pakistanis, etc... had this habit of holdings hands while walking in public... male to male!
3) Luxury cars gone mad: It's not rare to see a Benz toploading a sheep... sayang ang oto, C class na Benz pa naman. :-(
4) 1 Riyal shawarmas: Yup, for 1 Riyal (or approx. Php14) you get a shawarma the size of a Frankfurter. And if you feel a little rich, try the 5 Riyal special and you'll have a feast! :-)
7) Broasted chicken: This is their equivalent to KFC... they do have KFCs there in Riyadh, but many people (including yours truly dahil kuripot ako!) would prefer the broasted chicken in the corner diner... yummy!
8) Indian Restos: Man, oh, Man! for 1 Riyal you get to have a couple of Mesalas (bread) and FREE fish curry sauce, busog ka na. And for 1 Riyal more, you get bottled water. A full meal may cost you about 3 Riyals (FOREX then was Php14 to 1 Riyal). You should try out the fish curry, grabe sa anghang!
9) Batha: It's shoppers paradise, you'll find everything in that place INCLUDING the fake items! Levi's, perfumes, Ray Bans, name it, it's there!
10) Water: It's true, water cost more expensive than gasoline... a liter of gasoline is about 90 halala, while a regular sized bottled water (less than 1 liter) is about 1 Riyal or more depending on the brand...
I had a one year stint in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Yessiree! I did! I really did! And My Top Ten What Struck Me Most (not necessarily in that order) in Riyadh were:
1) Beso-beso time: The males there, whether they be Saudis, Lebanese, Jordanian, Egyptians or even the Indians, Pakistani, etc... would make beso (emphasis please!) with each other everyime they meet!
2) Public display of affection: Indians, Pakistanis, etc... had this habit of holdings hands while walking in public... male to male!
3) Luxury cars gone mad: It's not rare to see a Benz toploading a sheep... sayang ang oto, C class na Benz pa naman. :-(
4) 1 Riyal shawarmas: Yup, for 1 Riyal (or approx. Php14) you get a shawarma the size of a Frankfurter. And if you feel a little rich, try the 5 Riyal special and you'll have a feast! :-)
5) Cab drivers: In Riyadh, they're very honest. There was one time, I got lost in the maze of brick & mud buildings near Batha (a public place where Pinoys meet) but eventually after so much hand signs, shouting and cursing in Arabic (mok mafi! -ang bobo mo !) etc... I finally arrived at my destination, the cab driver actually returned part of my fare! HONEST! He really gave me back 10 Riyals! Must be the weather or something! :-)
6) Insha-Allah: God willing. Everyone there says that... Insha-Allah this, insha-Allah that. It's so abused that the dishonest ones commit or promise everything like paying debts, etc. Insha-Allah... and since they have already committed to God, we'll never know when they will actually pay! :-(7) Broasted chicken: This is their equivalent to KFC... they do have KFCs there in Riyadh, but many people (including yours truly dahil kuripot ako!) would prefer the broasted chicken in the corner diner... yummy!
8) Indian Restos: Man, oh, Man! for 1 Riyal you get to have a couple of Mesalas (bread) and FREE fish curry sauce, busog ka na. And for 1 Riyal more, you get bottled water. A full meal may cost you about 3 Riyals (FOREX then was Php14 to 1 Riyal). You should try out the fish curry, grabe sa anghang!
9) Batha: It's shoppers paradise, you'll find everything in that place INCLUDING the fake items! Levi's, perfumes, Ray Bans, name it, it's there!
10) Water: It's true, water cost more expensive than gasoline... a liter of gasoline is about 90 halala, while a regular sized bottled water (less than 1 liter) is about 1 Riyal or more depending on the brand...
Sunday, June 18, 2006
Saturday, June 17, 2006
Friday, June 16, 2006
Musings...
The Historian
Last March I visited Fully Booked's branch at The Gateway in Araneta Center and picked up The Historian by Elizabeth Kostova. Sadly, even though I am a voracious reader, I couldn't go beyond the first few chapters... but I'll try though to catch up on the reading, if and when! :-(
New Rifle set up
We've started to revise the external set up of my A2 rifle, had a bull barrel installed, but had to put back in the front sight and the carry handle until after my red dot sight arrives! Then it will all be flat, except for the scope, giving it a sleek look:
The Historian
Last March I visited Fully Booked's branch at The Gateway in Araneta Center and picked up The Historian by Elizabeth Kostova. Sadly, even though I am a voracious reader, I couldn't go beyond the first few chapters... but I'll try though to catch up on the reading, if and when! :-(
New Rifle set up
We've started to revise the external set up of my A2 rifle, had a bull barrel installed, but had to put back in the front sight and the carry handle until after my red dot sight arrives! Then it will all be flat, except for the scope, giving it a sleek look:
BEFORE:
AFTER:
And it will eventually look like this:
(how I wish!)
Thursday, June 15, 2006
Wednesday, June 14, 2006
A rainbow at the end of the day...
During certain times in my life, when I am burdened with so much problems, a rainbow appears and a little while later, my problems seem lighter and I am able to think straight to solve them. This does not happen often, but only on occasions when the situation seems helpless.And I take this as a sign that God is looking over me and sends these signs to tell me all will be well!
Well today is such a day. A rainbow appeared amid the dusky sky on my way home from work. I'm now sure that certain decisions I made these past few days were right and that I am well on my way to better situations! You see, the past few weeks have been very trying for me, what with both personal and work pressure bearing down on me. And I have to make some difficult choices.
Why should it appear at dusk? The colors would be muted as it vainly tries to overcome the creeping darkness, making it difficult to find the colors. But that's precisely it! Amidst all the troubles in life, one just have to look around to find that there's redemption from these troubles after all!
I am not superstitious, mind you, but during my life's journey I have felt God's hand touching my life and making sure that I am able to solve the problems that beset me. And He sends a sign to prove it! ;-)
During certain times in my life, when I am burdened with so much problems, a rainbow appears and a little while later, my problems seem lighter and I am able to think straight to solve them. This does not happen often, but only on occasions when the situation seems helpless.And I take this as a sign that God is looking over me and sends these signs to tell me all will be well!
Well today is such a day. A rainbow appeared amid the dusky sky on my way home from work. I'm now sure that certain decisions I made these past few days were right and that I am well on my way to better situations! You see, the past few weeks have been very trying for me, what with both personal and work pressure bearing down on me. And I have to make some difficult choices.
Why should it appear at dusk? The colors would be muted as it vainly tries to overcome the creeping darkness, making it difficult to find the colors. But that's precisely it! Amidst all the troubles in life, one just have to look around to find that there's redemption from these troubles after all!
I am not superstitious, mind you, but during my life's journey I have felt God's hand touching my life and making sure that I am able to solve the problems that beset me. And He sends a sign to prove it! ;-)
A year ago, I wrote this poem during an emotional difficulty, pardon me if you find the prose poor:
Untitled
240505
I walk the lonesome road,
Leaving behind the mem’ries of our happy moments,
Haunted by your mirth that always eased my troubles;
I walk its twist & turns, this lonesome road,
Trying to unease my loneliness in dark places,
Only to fail, again & again, happiness never served there;
I trudge on, with nary a’soul in my midst,
The by-ways deserted, no laughter can I hear,
No love thus shared;
Yet I have to carry on with this forlorn journey,
Seems there’s nothing to go back to,
And there’re only our memories too painful to recall;
Yet, if I come upon a fork, I will choose neither side,
Nor will I continue the journey,
‘til I am sure that I am forgiven of that which caused me to be forsaken;
Forgiveness gained, happiness sustained,
Lonesome never will the road be,
And the sun will shine this way again.
I am truly sorry…
240505
I walk the lonesome road,
Leaving behind the mem’ries of our happy moments,
Haunted by your mirth that always eased my troubles;
I walk its twist & turns, this lonesome road,
Trying to unease my loneliness in dark places,
Only to fail, again & again, happiness never served there;
I trudge on, with nary a’soul in my midst,
The by-ways deserted, no laughter can I hear,
No love thus shared;
Yet I have to carry on with this forlorn journey,
Seems there’s nothing to go back to,
And there’re only our memories too painful to recall;
Yet, if I come upon a fork, I will choose neither side,
Nor will I continue the journey,
‘til I am sure that I am forgiven of that which caused me to be forsaken;
Forgiveness gained, happiness sustained,
Lonesome never will the road be,
And the sun will shine this way again.
I am truly sorry…
Monday, June 12, 2006
Today is the Philippines' Independence Day, all 108 years of them!
Mabuhay ang Pilipinas!
So, what have we as a country accomplished in 108 years?
Also today, my siblings and I observe our mother's 20th death anniversary. Ironic, she departed on Independence Day, finally free from all of this world's worries and troubles. I know you're praying for us Ma... thank you!
Ah, independence! During my College years, I always wished for an "independent life"... so here I am now, independent and single and ... so much for independence!
Saturday, June 10, 2006
Monday, June 05, 2006
Sunday, June 04, 2006
Remember my M15A2? Well, we upgraded its internals the other week: spring (to PDI190), cylinder (teflon) and completely sealed the air nozzle ( so that the air pressure will push the pellets farther and stronger)... :-)
I made my first verified kill last Sunday, but today I put the gun into good use and I did five hits, emptying five magazines (300 pellets per mag), and had fun the whole afternoon! :-)
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