Samsung Corby

My Color, My Life.

• Designed to Catch the Color Wave

Don’t be surprised if virtual strangers want to hold your phone – it’s that touchable and appealing. Delicious to the eye, its unique bi-color design and contoured body is a joy to hold and own. Fitting comfortably in hand, clutch it all day if you want – at least to make sure nobody else grabs it! If you feel like a change from vibrant color to cool graphics, just switch up the back cover to the extra patterned one included. It is matched hue to hue, that express your maverick style and individuality. The available colors are Jamaican Yellow, Festival Orange, Cupid Pink, and the Minimal White.

• Activate Your Social Networks

With online social communities now a given, face it, you can’t live without social network sites – and having access to it all the time. The Samsung Corby is a super communicator with Pop-up SNS that gives you widget-friendly single icon access, both a pre-installed selection and even more downloadables. You can receive updates on an idle screen – ideal when you’re following SNS site updates and itching to see fresh posts on your favorite SNS sites.

• Intuitive Full Touch Experience

Experience the sensory pleasure of full touch screen, even better with a smartly intuitive and simple to use TouchWiz UI that further enhances your user experience. Take advantage of an icon-perfect menu of widgets pre-stored and also downloadable from an extensive online assortment — makes your phone more fun and convenient to use, not to mention making your life easier. Have a blast with useful tools an keep yourself up-to-date with the latest in news and entertainment, along with your favorite SNS sites.

• Touch Convenience Personified

Experience the true convenience and usability of touch screen technology with two exceptional features: Smart Unlock and One Finger Zoom. Just by tracing an alphabet letter on the screen, you can unlock security access on your handset and also go straight to your favorite applications – like a customized menu unleashed by your finger! Another finger-smart feature is One Finger Zoom, letting you enlarge sections of interest while you want to see certain pictures in sizes two times larger for maximized viewing comfort.

• Specification

Network

-Quad Band (850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900)

-GPRS, EDGE

Dimension

-103 x 56.5 x 12.4mm / 93.2g

Display

-2.8″ Color QVGA TFT Screen

Connectivity

-Bluetooth v2.0

-USB v2.0 High Speed

Music Player

- MP3, AAC, AAc+, e-AAC+, WMA9

-Find Music

FM Radio with RDS

Video

- Mpeg 4 + AMR NB/H .263 + AMR NB

Camera

- 2 Mega Pixel

- Panorama shot / smile shot

Cartoon UI

Smart Unlock

One-finger zoom

Additional battery covers

- Fashion Jacket (patterned design cover)

- Black Jacket (black color battery cover)

Memory

- Internal memory: 61MB

- External memory: up to 8GB

Pop-up SNS

Samsung Communities

• Accessories

Package Contents

1. Standard cover

2. Fashion Jacket

3. Black Jacket

4. Battery 960mAh

5. 3.5mm Stereo Headset

6. Mic. cable

7. Travel Adapter

So Happy to have Corby! Weeeeeeeeee! Buy one now!

Last January 28, 2010 I celebrated my 20th Birthday. I was glad it was a clear sunny day yet I felt anxious coz’ I missed my clinical duty. I woke up late so better be absent, that was my special day anyway. I only thought of going out in the afternoon so I went out all by myself, and went to Sto. Niño Church to pray and thank God for giving me another year to cherish. Thereafter, I went to SM to stroll. I was planning to watch a movie all by myself, but then mom texted me that she’s already on her way to Cebu. She was in Manila that time and took a 2 hr travel by plane. She arrived at around 5PM in the airport and was picked up by Fr. Mike (priest), our friend.

I spend my time window shopping while waiting for them. Finally, at around 6PM, they’ve arrived, just in time for dinner, yay! So we then went to Cafe Laguna as Fr. Mike suggested.

Upon entering the restaurant, we were greeted by their personnels, took us in our seats, and gave us the menu. Fr. Mike was the one who ordered for us. I was disappointed coz’ I wasn’t able to take photos of their dishes. Mom didn’t told me ahead that she brought the camera with her, tsk3x. I only took some photos right after I get hold of the camera. I was so full not just because Fr. Mike ordered too many dishes but because they were also very tasty. Can’t wait to dine their again.

me and mom

chocolate ice cream for dessert

enjoying my chocolate ice cream..:D

I would like to thank  Fr. Mike for treating us to dinner, to mom who left her seminar in Manila just to be with me on my special day, and to EVERYONE who greeted me on my special day particularly in Facebook, Plurk, and trough text. THANK YOU SO MUCH! This is just one among the few happenings on my birthday and I really enjoyed it a lot.  :) Glad to be tweenteen.

In two years, blogging in Cebu has ripened from just being a mere online diary to something that takes an active role in civic and social awareness.

One of the factors that contributed to this positive development in the blogging scene in Cebu is the creation of a local blogging community.

The Cebu Bloggers Society was founded on February 14, 2008, with the main goal of uniting Cebu-based bloggers into a well-bonded community. And indeed, after its creation, individuals with diverse backgrounds but with a common interest, which is to promote Cebu and advocate blogging as a key tool for progress, converged together to establish Cebu’s first and largest blogging community.

The Cebu Bloggers Society has really grown and evolved quite significantly. From its humble beginnings, the group presently has at least 80 members and still counting. And now, the group is already anticipating its 2nd founding anniversary! Dubbed as “CBS @ 2: The Cebu Bloggers Society 2nd Anniversary Celebration”, the event is envisioned to further strengthen the bond of friendship and camaraderie within the blogging community.

The anniversary celebration will be held on Sunday, February 14, 2010, 5-9PM, at SM City Cebu Foodcourt – SM Storyland Celebration Hall.

This big and important event won’t be possible without the help and assistance of the following:

BatangYagit.Com

JehzLau-Concepts.Com

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY and HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY!!!

You can Send Gifts to the Philippines. There are many alternative choices Island Rose can offer. You can add a little extra to your bouquets to make it more special like adding a Light Brown Messenger Bear which is so cute to cuddle-this extra cuddle bear comes with hand-embroidered messages of your choice to fit any occasion, or you can add Pure Belgian Chocolate which is freshly made with a combination of light and dark chocolate truffles and pralines which I’m sure your loved ones will surely love! Those were only some of the Island Rose products. There are still others like the Love Pendant and Luxury Bath Crate. Check them out now!

I’m sure Valentine’s Day wouldn’t be complete without flowers. Flowers signifies sweetness and love to your special someone. So, Deliver Flowers to the Philippines! At Island Rose, they take pride in producing the most distinctive Philippine flowers. Their French and Dutch variety roses are grown in their state-of-the-art flower farm and are available for flower delivery across the Philippine Islands. Browse through their exclusive line of products and let them help you select the perfect gift.

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Wow, with all that, you can cherish every moment of what sweet love brings. Thanks to Island Rose, you can always keep your relationship alive!

NOTE: Interested buyers for Valentine’s Day can use this 10% discount code VDAY022010. This discount code is valid until February 20 only so hurry and avail now!

Happy Valentine’s Day!

“A fireworks show always adds an exciting and climactic flair to any event at any place. With us, we make that our passion and our business. We do not only provide fireworks material, but we take care of the entire showcase – from planning to setting up to execution.” – Pyroworks

What are you all waiting for? Mark your calendars now and witness this spectacular event of the month!

Happy Fiesta!!! Viva Senior Sto. Niño!!!

As I say goodbye to the year 2009, I would like to thank the people who touched my heart, made my 2009 a very memorable one and became part of my life. To start with, I  thank the Cebu Bloggers Society for making me  a part of the group. We were not just a group, but we also became family. Since February 15th, when I officially became a CBS member, my life has become more colorful and full of surprises. I experienced a lot that I never expected to experience. Thank you so much guys for giving me that wonderful opportunity. We did great the previous year, I know we can do it again this year or even better. Kudos to us this year!

I would also like to thank my dutymates/ researchmates, for doing their best to pass our Research subject and doing good in both the clinical and community duties. Though I know that was tough, we still manage to surpass all of them. As this year starts, we still have a lot of challenges to face and even tougher than before. But I know we can do better this year. We will pass and we will GRADUATE! May the Lord God bless us and guide us all the way. Again, thank you for doing a job well done.

For my classmates, we have been together for 4 years already. I thank you all for the never ending laughs, all of the “kabuangs”,  support and company throughout the years though I know it will end this year. But still, I know it doesn’t end here. Though we will part our ways soon, I know we will meet again soon. I am very thankful to belong in section B. And I am proud to call you my classmates. We can do this guys! This year is the toughest year for us but I know we will graduate, pass the board exam and become REGISTERED NURSES!

And lastly, I would like to thank my family and friends especially my mom whom I owe my life to. For the never ending love, concern, understanding, and support. Though you have suffered a lot the previous year, you were able to stand again on your own feet. I am very proud of you mom and I love you. To my hardworking dad, who is very far away from me ever since, I thank you so much for the financial support, concern, and love you’ve given me. Though you’re far away, I just want you to know that I miss you and I love you. To my grandparents, thank you Lolo Wences and Lola Elen for taking care of me when mom is not around. For Lolo’s jokes and Lola’s teachings. I love you both. I would also like to thank my cousins, Aunts and Uncles for all their love and concern. Thank you so much. I love my family. May we continue to love each other this year and hope to see you all soon. I miss you all!

And to all my friends, THANK YOU. There were many instances in my previous year when I thought I can’t make it, but you were there to comfort me and cheer me up.Thank you so muc h guys.

Enough with the thank you’s and WELCOME 2010! I can tell that this year will be a great year for me. Not just because I read it in my horoscope but I can feel it. I did good last year, I can do it better this year. I’m now ready to face the challenges ahead of me. And yes, I have my new year’s resolutions. I just hope I’d be able to make all these possible.

HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE!!!

CHEERS TO 2010!!!

Last November 9, 2009 we have remembered our great friend’s/brother’s/father’s Special Day. He have been so kind and true to us from the very start. He brought laughter and joy to each and everyone of us.  We have been so blessed for having him in our lives. He is non other than Atty. Ethelbert Ouano.

Let us just consider this post as my post birthday message to him:

As we observe your birthday now,

Your cake and gifts don’t matter much.

These common things aren’t really you,

Ribbons, paper hats and such.

We celebrate a person who

Bring happiness to everyone,

Someone who gives more than he gets,

And fills our lives with joy and fun.

So Happy Birthday, and many more!

We hope you make it to a hundred and two,

Because we cannot even dream

What life would be like without you.

Yesterday, he gave us a belated birthday treat to remember. We, the Cebu Bloggers Society, have been invited to celebrate his special day in a small resto called Cream and Bake located somewhere in Mandaue City, Cebu. Even a small resto could fit the large number of CBS folks. The room was filled with many Christmas decors along with their specialty which were the cakes on display. A long table was placed in the center of the room for us. Much to our surprise, they don’t just serve desserts but they also serve the main courses. All of their dishes were superb.

Here are some of the foods served:

The part where the feast took place:

After our sumptuous dinner, we then headed to Cafe Shang to continue our celebration, around 100 meters far from Cream and Bake. Cafe Shang has a videoke spot so once we got there, all of us were ready with our song numbers. It was our 2nd time in the place. The 1st was after the PBA night. Then, soft liquors were served particularly San Miguel Beer Light and Red Horse. Also, a bottle of Tequila was passed around by Beejing. We totally enjoyed our night until 1:00AM. After which, we went home thanking Atty. Ethelbert for his unforgettable birthday treat.

The videoke session:

THANK YOU ATTY. ETHELBERT! HAPPY 30th BIRTHDAY!

Photo credit to laagcebu.com.

You can view the full album here.

Our first stop was in Basilica del Sto. Niño. Our meet up time was 8am but apparently, people arrived at 9am already so we were behind our schedule. We then started rolling the camera. Our lines are about the Expression of Individual and Collective Will.

Janmck was the first to deliver his line which quoted “believing that all change must begin within ourselves” just outside in front of the Basilica. In the Basilica Candles, Ken Jesryl stated his line which quoted “we hereby commit to begin the change that we seek in the world by taking simple personal actions. These are, among others, to –”. Outside the Basilica, where the Magellan’s Cross is located, Agnes delivered her line which was “understanding that the environment is not about the birds and the bees;” and Rabsin, with the City Hall in background, stated “rather; it nothing less than about Life itself, and the Sources of Life and Land, Air and Waters;”. From there, we then walked to Colon St. for Sir Timoy to say his line which was “b. Separate and properly handle our wastes.” And from Colon, we then rode a jeepney to Capitol. Bryan then delivered his speech which was “toward this goal, we will exercise our sovereign authority as a people to be expressed in the form of electoral vote”. I then was next to deliver mine at the Lapu-lapu monument still in Capitol which was “we will impress this message upon our political leaders that we now have this individual and collective political will. We implore our leaders to take heed”. Atty. Ethelbert then was next who was the one who prepared our script and the director of our video documentation. At the Palace of Justice, he then stated his line “in the event they fail or refuse to do so, we will render them irrelevant. And where appropriate, we will use the force and the power of the Law”.

It was nearly 12noon and our stomachs were crumbling. We then headed to Larsian in Fuente to have lunch. It was Bryan’s birthday so we surprised him with a cake. We had a very sumptuous barbeque meal plus the cake. Thanks to Vanjohnn and Winston for the treat.

We then continue our tour so at Fuente Circle we headed. Vanjohnn stated his line which was “the accumulated effects of which is now manifesting in the ongoing and perplexing climate changes threaten the very existence and future of human life”. After Fuente, we then went to Enovlink to charge the battery of the video cam and so as to chill a bit. We then continue our journey. Some of us headed to IT Park to continue the shooting. Beejing took the shoot in IT Park in which he stated “realizing that the crisis of water depletion and contamination, air pollution and land degradation,”. I and the others accompanied Vanjohnn to their school which is in Velez College. It was my first time to enter in their school. Afterwhich, we then headed to Ayala where Kevin was able to say his line in the Terraces which was “e. Where possible, plant and nurture vegetables and other plants even in small pots. This will increase our self-reliance for food. More importantly, it will restore the human connection to the natural processes of life”.

That ends our heritage tour. Well actually, that is only the part one of our heritage tour. There’s still a part two for those who were not able to join us that day.

Wow. Imagine in one day, we were able to visit 7 hostorical places in Cebu?  That was really amazing. I really enjoyed doing the video documentation and touring around Cebu. Might as well join the part two of the heritage tour. Yay!

Here are some of the photos taken during our tour:

Valentine’s Day or Saint Valentine’s Day is a holiday celebrated on February 14 by many people throughout the world. In the West, it is the traditional day on which lovers express their love for each other by sending Valentine’s cards, presenting flowers, or offering confectionery. The day was originally a pagan festival that was renamed after two Early Christian martyrs named Valentine. The day became associated with romantic love in the circle of Geoffrey Chaucer in the, High Middle Ages, when the tradition of courtly love flourished.

Some Valentine Poems:

Compatible Valentine On Valentine’s Day, we think about
The people who are dear,
How much they add to life’s delight
Whenever they are near. You’ve always been a total joy
Such pleasant company,
I/We very much appreciate
Our compatibility!

Valentine Smile On Valentine’s Day we think of those
Who make our lives worthwhile,
Those gracious, friendly people who
We think of with a smile. I am fortunate to know you,
That’s why I want to say,
To a rare and special person:
Happy Valentine’s Day!

Valentine Treasures Valentine treasures are people who
have often crossed your mind,
family, friends and others, too,
who in your life have shined
the warmth of love or a spark of light
that makes you remember them;
no matter how long since you’ve actually met,
each one is a luminous gem
who gleams and glows in your memory,
bringing special pleasures,
and that’s why this Valentine comes to you:
You’re one of those sparkling treasures!

Wherever I May Go You’re in my thoughts and in my heart
Wherever I may go;
On Valentine’s Day I’d like to say
I care more than you know.

Special People On Valentine’s Day, we think of people
who have cheered and encouraged us,
who go out of their way
to be kind and caring,
who have enriched our lives
just by being themselves.
You are such a person.
I’m so happy you’re my _____
(friend, aunt, co-worker, etc.)
Happy Valentine’s Day!

Special Connection Valentine’s Day is for expressing affection;
Fond thoughts are coming your way;
We’ve always had a special connection,
So Happy Valentine’s Day!

Pleasant Thoughts of You Whenever likable people cross my mind,
I always have such pleasant thoughts of you.
You always bring such happiness and joy;
Those who lift me up are very few. On Valentine’s Day I want to tell you this:
Knowing you is an extraordinary pleasure;
Your caring heart is always quick to give;
You’re unique, a rare and very special treasure.

Valentine Gift On Valentine’s Day,
I’m thinking about
the special ways
you have made my life better.
The little things,
the not-so-little things…
Your kindness,
the way you always listen
and pay attention to me.
You make my world
brighter and richer.
You’re a gift to me,
and I thank you
for being you.

Essential Valentine On Valentine’s Day we think about
Those matchless people who
Give extra meaning to our lives–
The very special few. Without them, skies would turn to gray;
Things wouldn’t be the same;
Life wouldn’t be as colorful;
It would be a duller game. And when I contemplate that group–
Friends and family who are mine,
I appreciate and treasure you;
You’re essential, Valentine!

Valentine Friend

Valentine’s Day is all about
Special feelings warm and fond,
And friend, I knew right from the start
We had a very special bond. Our time together is a gift;
You’re interesting and warm and fun!
And when I need to talk and share,
I think of you, friend; you’re the one. We’re always true and real together.
We have no reason to pretend.
I’m thankful that you’re in my life,
My trusted, cherished Valentine friend.

Happy Hearts Day everybody!!!

Today maybe the most wonderful Valentine’s day ever for me!

• I just got approved by Sinjin to be a part of the Cebu Bloggers Society
• I just spoke to my friend’s mom on the phone
• I just saw my crush on web cam
• My friend just called me on the phone which was very shocking
• I received a gift from my dutymate
• Me and my friends are about to stroll later…

whew..what more could I get? I am just so happy today!
I am single yet happy…

Phew!! first time to write a blogpost…hehehe…
well, Christmas is fastly approaching, but why is it that i don’t feel like it’s coming? i wonder.. maybe it’s because the weather is still hot and not yet changing… oh well..

Christmas is not about the weather changing.. It’s about celebrating the birth of Jesus… It’s about gift giving and singing of Christmas carols…well it’s not just about all that.. It’s also turning sad faces into smile… Make other people feel comforted, and being kind to one another… Let hatred be set aside…

Of course, Christmas is also about exchanging of gifts…this is the most awaited moment in Christmas time…I wonder what i will be going to receive this Christmas…hehe… I remember last Christmas i didn’t get any…so sad… and the worst part is, none of my relatives went home for Christmas…but it was okay… There is still grandma, grandpa, and my mom… It’s still worth it… I really don’t mind of not receiving gifts this Christmas…as long as I’m with my family… I would really enjoy my Christmas…

I’m really excited to go home in our hometown since I was not able to go home last Halloween… But this time, I really won’t allow it if i can’t go home… Christmas is very important for the family to reunite… and nobody can feel happiness unless they’re with there loved ones this Christmas…or else they would just be alone and feel sad deep inside…