The World I Know

The World I Know http://alliele.multiply.com/ コーヒーはあなたの愛より甘い。 You have just reached my Multiply slash online photo gallery Mga Nakaw Na Sandali. This is probably the fourth or fifth time I transfered my albums from one server to another. Hopefully, this will be the last. ^^; So, what's in store here besides the photo albums? Random videos, music, reviews, calendar of events, and list of websites I visit everyday. Visitors can also read my Livejournal blog posts here since they are cross-posted. You might also find inappropriate blog posts here. With that, consider yourselves warned. So basically that's it. Just enjoy roaming around here and feel free to add comments. However, please refrain from posting large images in my guestbook. Besides that it would distort the page's layout, it may take time to load, especially for dial-up viewers. Just a text comment will be much appreciated. Because comments are LOVE. 本当にありがとう! Thank you very much for visting! *bows* <div style="width: 176px;text-align: center;"><embed allowscriptaccess="never" src="http://twitter.com/flash/twitter_badge.swf" flashvars="color1=3355443&type=user&id=11891862" quality="high" name="twitter_badge" wmode="transparent" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" pluginspage="http://www.macromedia.com/go/getflashplayer' /" align="middle" width="176" height="176"> <a style="font-size: 10px;color: rgb(51, 51, 51);text-decoration: none;" href="http://twitter.com/alliele">follow alliele at http://twitter.com</a></div> Wed, 20 Aug 2008 04:34:37 -0000 Sun, 3 Aug 2008 14:39:11 -0000 The World I Know http://images.alliele.multiply.com/logo http://alliele.multiply.com 100 100 Apprenticeship Program Wrap-Up (July 31, 2008) The three (or four) month period of the Apprenticeship program ended with a dinner at Don Henrico's restaurant in Tomas Morato. Photos by Miss MJ. http://alliele.multiply.com/photos/album/108/Apprenticeship_Program_Wrap-Up_July_31_2008 Sun, 3 Aug 2008 14:39:11 -0000 Writer's Block: What happened to you today? *Points to my <a href="http://onetwentyhours.livejournal.com/57150.html">previous post</a>* Yes, the blog post just before this one. I don't want to give the details all over again. I think I'm going to be really sick. http://alliele.multiply.com/journal/item/217/Writers_Block_What_happened_to_you_today Fri, 1 Aug 2008 01:13:00 -0000 painfully gloomy. whatever. I'm not sure how would I describe this day. Ah, yes. Painful. Earlier this morning, I woke up to the familiar stinging pain in my right ear. Apparently, my Swimmer's Ear Syndrome relapsed. But before it got worse, I treated it with the ear drops I used two weeks ago and started taking antibiotics again as well as paracetamol to prevent fever. It still hurts right now but much better. I decided to have my ear checked tomorrow just in case the pain doesn't completely subsides. The pain doesn't end there as was I commuting to work. My right toe had an accident while I was back-riding a tricycle. What happened was that there was another trike na nasalubong namin. Apparently, its passenger who was also back-riding was carrying something sharp or solid (I barely remember) and hit my right toe big time, even my sandals came off my foot. I thought my toe was just sore or something, but after I put my sandals back, that's the only time I realized the gravity of the impact. I saw a lot of blood com... http://alliele.multiply.com/journal/item/216/painfully_gloomy._whatever. Thu, 31 Jul 2008 22:43:00 -0000 Writer's Block: Feeling Better What makes you feel better when you're mad? I normally don't react that violent when I'm mad. Instead, I just keep quiet and do my own thing. When in the office, I just do my work silently. Sometimes in an impulse, I go to Starbucks and get my favorite coffee fix. On the other hand, I just stay in my bedroom, lie down or read Cosmopolitan magazine while my iPod plays music (read: emo rock). Depending on how angry I am, sometimes I drop hints thru this blog and on Twitter, and sometimes on Yahoo Messenger when I'm home. Most of the time, my bad vibes are gone the next day, but again it depends how terribly angry or hurt I am. My ultimate way of getting the anger out of my system is to cry out loud; though it's quite rare. So much for my comeback in the Writer's Block. :) http://alliele.multiply.com/journal/item/215/Writers_Block_Feeling_Better Tue, 29 Jul 2008 03:09:00 -0000 Bolinao, Pangasinan (July 11-12, 2007) Overnight outing with officemates. I had too much swimming which caused my Swimmer's Ear Syndrome to recur. http://alliele.multiply.com/photos/album/107/Bolinao_Pangasinan_July_11-12_2007 Mon, 28 Jul 2008 01:31:05 -0000 Five weeks that passed What happened to me during those times? 1) The Quality Coordinator internship wrapped up this week with a mini-training facilitated by us interns and our QC thought we did a good job. Thank God we no longer have to do our SKIP presentation. 2) I had a four day vacation two weeks ago and have been to Bolinao, Pangasinan with my officemates. I thought I swam in the pool too much. As result... 3) I had Swimmer's Ear Syndrome again. Well, sort of. The water from the swimming pool could have triggered it. While this happened to my left ear almost three years ago, this time, it was the right ear's turn. I had it checked and treated by the doctor immediately when the pain was getting worse. Thank goodness I didn't have high fever and had managed to go to work. The right ear's completely healed now. 4) After savoring the four days off, I frowned upon learning that I will be working night shift on August. Worse, cough and colds keep coming back in my system. Kamusta naman? I hope my SL credits wi... http://alliele.multiply.com/journal/item/214/Five_weeks_that_passed Sun, 27 Jul 2008 07:10:00 -0000 David Cook Live in Manila! <img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v303/edgebaby/davidcook/suv6l3.jpg" /> No concrete plans yet though, but David Cook himself said so in an interview, "January 27th in the Philippines." I now have the excuse for not treating everyone on my birthday. Hehe. Will update this post when everything's been http://alliele.multiply.com/calendar/item/10029/David_Cook_Live_in_Manila Sat, 26 Jul 2008 02:43:02 -0000 'Cause it's a world I know. This song grew on me the past few weeks, but not because <a href="http://onetwentyhours.livejournal.com/55459.html">he</a> sang this recently. I just thought the words suit me, especially those in bold. Has our conscience shown Has the sweet breeze blown? Has all kindness gone? Hope still lingers on. I drink myself a newfound pity Sit around in New York City and I don’t know why. Are we listening to Hymns of offering Have we the eyes you seek Love is gathering. All the words that I’ve been reading Have now started the act of bleeding Into one. So I walk up on high And I step to the edge To see my world below… And I laugh at myself While the tears roll down Cause’ it’s a world I know Oh It’s a world I know. Know... A world I know Oh. http://alliele.multiply.com/journal/item/213/Cause_its_a_world_I_know. Mon, 16 Jun 2008 06:01:00 -0000 Writer's Block: For the Day Off... If you've got Monday off, how are you spending it, and with whom? Perfect question for me whose one day off falls on a Monday. Well, for this month that is.My typical Monday off includes doing laundry, sleeping, going online (mostly the whole day) and TV/DVD marathon. In short, I'm a homebuddy and I rarely go out. So I obviously spend the day with the folks at home. When I do go out, I'd often go to the mall, mostly looking around for some stuff. Speaking of Mondays, the upcoming one is actually a holiday in lieu of June 12th or Independence Day. So unfortunately I won't be getting any additional pay. However, I'm hoping the account will open overtime on that day and I won't hesitate coming to work, even for just four hours. Sana lang talaga. *crosses fingers* http://alliele.multiply.com/journal/item/212/Writers_Block_For_the_Day_Off... Sat, 7 Jun 2008 01:54:00 -0000 Writer's Block: Improvised Parenting?! If a baby of unknown origins suddenly fell into your care, would you keep it? What would you name it? I won't hesitate in adopting the baby, even if it's equated with more responsibilities and strict budget management. Sure, the child may eventually be makulit (which would cause my patience to easily snap out), but I'll definitely do anything I can for him/her to grow up with good values and fear in God.As for the names, I always thought the name Nicky was cute. Plus it's unisex so whether my child is male or female, Nicky still suits him/her. Of course my preference changes from time to time, so I'll figure it out once I actually have a child. The big question is when. :P http://alliele.multiply.com/journal/item/211/Writers_Block_Improvised_Parenting Thu, 5 Jun 2008 22:31:00 -0000 Writer's Block: Commercials: the Best and Worst What commercial do you love the most? Which do you hate? The commercial I love most is... THIS ONE! INDUBITABLY!!! There's no need for an explanation. So I guess I'm adding Guitar Hero to my wishlist. :D On the other hand, I can't think of any commercial I abhore. http://alliele.multiply.com/journal/item/210/Writers_Block_Commercials_the_Best_and_Worst Mon, 26 May 2008 16:19:00 -0000 Cookie is teh man! YEAH! Notice this post came out more than two hours after I found out the verdict. Gomen nasai, but I was too elated earlier to update my blog. Nahimasmasan na ako ngayon. Hehe.Anyway... CONGRATULATIONS DAVID COOK!!!I really knew you would win. And you truly deserve it. Way to go, my dear Cookie! <333Looks like Simon's reverse psychology worked! Lol. The waiting was quite tricky for me because I was only getting updates from liveblogging and forums. Apparently, our office's cable TV has no Star World. ~_~;;; I almost broke down and cry (here in my workstation) when the winner was announced. But I was able to hold back tears, instead, I threw my hands in the air and exclaimed "Yattadooo!!!" ("You did it!" in Japanese) while some of my officemates had mixed reactions with the outcome.So there. Although I only managed to cast 175 votes, I'm so glad they had helped! If today happened to be my day off and watched the live telecast, I would imitate Shun Oguri's victory pose in Binbo Danshi... http://alliele.multiply.com/journal/item/209/Cookie_is_teh_man_YEAH Thu, 22 May 2008 17:35:00 -0000 David Cook for the win! To everyone I know who is in the States right now, I know you are aware that American Idol season seven is coming its conclusion in less than 48 hours. Please do vote for David Cook because he really deserves to win. <img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v303/edgebaby/davidcook/dcookbanner2ha2.jpg" border=0/> <img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v303/edgebaby/davidcook/dcookbanner14fw0.jpg" border=0/> These banners are created by . Uy, kabayan! :) <strike>*sigh* I really wish I'm in the States now so I can really vote. But,</strike> this is all I can do for him, for now. So... while we're counting down to "judgment time", here are some random David Cook pics I found in . On-stage: <img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v303/edgebaby/davidcook/top314.jpg" border=0 /> <img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v303/edgebaby/davidcook/normal8054760710dk3.jpg" border=0 /> <img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v303/edgebaby/davidcook/dcook_top7_wireimage1.jpg" border=0 /> Behind the scenes: <img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v303/edgebaby/davidcook/david03er1.jpg" border=0 /> <img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v303/edgebaby/davidcook/000fdkw2.jpg" border=0 /> <img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v303/edgebaby/davidcook/dc.jpg" border=0 /> Look at that angelic face when he's asleep. Photo Shoot: <img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v303/edgebaby/davidcook/193647.jpg" border=0 /> <img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v303/edgebaby/davidcook/83119_80932457_122_810lo.jpg" border=0 /> This one's freaking hot... I swear! And for ultimate cuteness... <img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v303/edgebaby/davidcook/0006ygrz.jpg" border=0 /> Kawaiiiiiiii!!! That dolphin was sooo lucky. XD Ganbatte ne, Cookie! And congrats too making it this far. No matter what the turnout of the votes will be, you're already an American Idol to me. http://alliele.multiply.com/journal/item/208/David_Cook_for_the_win Wed, 21 May 2008 01:56:00 -0000 Rest in peace, Shigure. Our pet dog <a href="http://alliele.multiply.com/photos/album/61/Shigure">Shigure</a> passed away earlier this afternoon. He is truly an irreplaceable pet and my family will treasure him for a lifetime. We will miss him dearly. Arigatou, Shigure. See you in heaven. Love, http://alliele.multiply.com/journal/item/207/Rest_in_peace_Shigure. Sun, 18 May 2008 22:54:00 -0000 some iPhone updates.. this time related to my country. Well, well, well... <a href="http://www1.globe.com.ph/feature.aspx?artid=97">Globe Telecom</a> <a href="http://www.engadget.com/2008/05/12/singtel-ropes-iphone-distro-in-singapore-india-australia-and/">to carry iPhone</a> <a href="http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/breakingnews/infotech/view/20080512-136052/UPDATE-2-Globe-Telecom-to-carry-iPhone-in-RP">in the Philippines</a>! I know many Globe subscribers are raving now, and I'm one of them. Now for the Smart and sun loyalists, you have to read the write-ups to understand why Globe was chosen. After that, start convincing your telecom providers to follow suit. Who knows? Maybe Apple would agree to have more than one iPhone carrier here. Try nyo lang. :D Anyway,  this is good news for me. I now have the reason to extend my contract with them, which will expire by early next year. If rumors are true that the Asian region will straightly sell 3G iPhones later this year, AND if Apple is able to prove its competence, I wouldn't hesitate getting one. Otherwise, my heart still belongs to the iPod touch (read: I'll STILL get an iPod touch even if I have an iPhone). Let's see what happens in the next few months as the details are being uncovered. http://alliele.multiply.com/journal/item/206/some_iPhone_updates.._this_time_related_to_my_country. Wed, 14 May 2008 16:12:00 -0000 Writer's Block: Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep What is one thing you MUST do before you go to bed at night? Yes, I'm finally breaking my two-week silence. I'm still alive! Anyway, the prerequisite to my bedtime is simply... hitting the shower. I make sure I take a bath first before going to bed, regardless of the weather outside. I usually bathe at night without hot water, save for rainy days and the cold season. And since I'm in the bathroom, I'd also do other routines such as shaving my legs (occasionally), wash my face thoroughly and brush my teeth of course. Now, why this habit? It's because having a shower helps me loosen up after a stressful day, especially at work when I have tons to accomplish within the day. So, it basically contributes a good night sleep for me. ^_^ http://alliele.multiply.com/journal/item/205/Writers_Block_Now_I_Lay_Me_Down_to_Sleep Fri, 9 May 2008 12:45:00 -0000 What's your Japanese Name? I saw <a href="http://sober-me.livejournal.com/profile"><img width="17" height="17" style="border: 0pt none ; vertical-align: bottom; padding-right: 1px;" alt="[info]" src="http://stat.livejournal.com/img/userinfo.gif" /></a><a href="http://sober-me.livejournal.com/">sober_me</a>'s post about this. I thought I'd try it myself. So I took the test which only asked me my name and gender, and look what I got... Your Japanese Name Is... <img width="100" height="100" alt="" src="http://www.blogthingsimages.com/japanesenamegenerator/girl.gif" /> Mika Matsudaira <a href="http://www.blogthings.com/japanesenamegenerator/">What's your Japanese Name?</a> Not bad, ne? So you guys can call me Mika now. Hehe. http://alliele.multiply.com/journal/item/204/Whats_your_Japanese_Name Tue, 22 Apr 2008 13:20:00 -0000 Skype, anyone? Somebody installed Skype on our home PC, so I finally decided to sign up an account. Peeps, please do add me up! My username's edgebaybeh. Yes... BEYBEH! Haha! Just tell me who you are (save probably for relatives and close friends) and I'll add you back. Otherwise, I have to ask first how did you find out about me. I'm careful of stalkers around.OK. Back to work. http://alliele.multiply.com/journal/item/203/Skype_anyone Wed, 16 Apr 2008 17:50:00 -0000 Writer's Block: Where in the World... If you were independently wealthy, where in the world would you live and how would you spend your time? Hmmm.. good question. I guess for yuppies like me, it's like where do I want to spend the rest of my life in. For this, I have three options.1) Philippines - You know what? Despite all those unnecessary political noises, I'd still want to stay in the Philippines until God knows when. Although I'd prefer settling in one of those islands in Palawan and savor the bliss of living in there. I saw an episode of Trip Na Trip sometime ago and there are islands that are available for occupation. Of course, you have to buy the WHOLE island before building your abode. If I'm wealthy enough, I wouldn't hesitate getting one and enjoy the beautiful scenery and the beach most of all. Plus, I'd be away from the chaotic life in the city.2) USA - I've been dreaming of going there since I was little. Of course back then I wanted to visit Disneyland, Universal Studios and other famouse places t... http://alliele.multiply.com/journal/item/202/Writers_Block_Where_in_the_World... Wed, 16 Apr 2008 04:02:00 -0000 Shout To The Lord - American Idol Season 7 Top 8 Their finale in this year's edition of "Idol Gives http://alliele.multiply.com/video/item/13/Shout_To_The_Lord_-_American_Idol_Season_7_Top_8 Mon, 14 Apr 2008 01:58:40 -0000 Writer's Block: I Left My Heart in... What do you love about where you live? First of all, I live uptown, so we're very far from the buzz and rush of city life. It's not much noisy unless there's a videoke playing or a party nearby. Star gazing is also possible at night. Second, I met a lot of people here but only few friendships were kept. Third, our church here is very close to home, just a five minute walk away. And all the accessibility to other places nearby. http://alliele.multiply.com/journal/item/201/Writers_Block_I_Left_My_Heart_in... Mon, 14 Apr 2008 00:06:00 -0000 summer and work don't mix! For some reason, my summer excitement went down the drain. The culprit? Stress due to workload backlog. We're experiencing it for more than a week now, and we're completely toxicated already. Most of the time, I had to extend a few hours after my shift just to finish all my workload for the day. As result, I've been lacking sleep and I feel tired most of the day. In the midst of the backlog, I'm also undergoing a training for Quality Specialist. It will last for three months, and we have just started this week. So far so good. However, I couldn't put the lectures into practice due to... yes. Backlog. Oh, please! I don't want stress to take its toll on me.Anyway, thank God for Wyeth. I think these free one week supply of Stresstabs I got from them will do the trick. Let's see. I need to look errr... un-stressed these days. I want to be prepared, well, just in case I bumped into someone somewhere.Thank God also for Hana Kimi. That wonderful JDrama's (plus its soundtrack) capable of keepi... http://alliele.multiply.com/journal/item/200/summer_and_work_dont_mix Sat, 5 Apr 2008 02:49:00 -0000 Writer's Block: Sick Day What is your favorite thing about being sick? Being sick means: - Having extended rest day/s! (But no health bonus for me for that particular month... T_T) - Get much sleep as I want, even full 24 hours. (My most favorite part!) - An excuse not to keep in touch with anyone outside home. - VIP treatment, somehow. - Losing some weight, because sometimes I have poor appetite when sick. - Getting messages from people to wish me well. http://alliele.multiply.com/journal/item/199/Writers_Block_Sick_Day Thu, 3 Apr 2008 06:56:00 -0000 Writer's Block: Neurotic Behavior What is the one thing you're most neurotic about? I think I'm actually neurotic because I really, REALLY hate...People who are minding my business, especially those who keep asking me "why I don't have a boyfriend yet?" or "when will I finally settle down?". That's none of their fucking business.People who are close to me, yet don't trust me enough (whatever the reason is). Sadly, there are A LOT of them, and I think they know who they are.People who think they are righteous, but in reality they are much worse than the people they are accussing of. Read: Politicians who are hogging all the attention from the media, anti-government activists.Crab mentality, in general.Having my plans rearranged in the last minute, especially if I planned something for a long time.Borrowing my stuff without properly asking my permission and returning them in a not-as-good-as-before state.  http://alliele.multiply.com/journal/item/198/Writers_Block_Neurotic_Behavior Tue, 1 Apr 2008 21:27:00 -0000 New Year's Eve - Times Square, New York, USA This is my dream destination for New Year's Eve. http://alliele.multiply.com/video/item/12/New_Years_Eve_-_Times_Square_New_York_USA Wed, 2 Jan 2008 08:37:24 -0000 Christmas sa Block 5 Lot 45 Video by me, using that trusty Sony Cybershot DSC-W55 digicam. Photos are located <a href="http://alliele.multiply.com/photos/album/86/Christmas_2007">here</a>. Para na ring "MTV Cribs" ang dating, puro Christmas decors lang ang feature. http://alliele.multiply.com/video/item/11/Christmas_sa_Block_5_Lot_45 Sat, 8 Dec 2007 02:14:23 -0000