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Karin sings:
"My love is like a storybook story, but it's as real as the feelings I feel..."
-Storybook Love
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Category Archives: useful information
Allergic Rhinitis
I have to keep reminding myself to breathe through my nose because, now, I actually can! I’ve had Allergic Rhinitis ever since I can remember -something which was confirmed only last March. Since then I’ve undergone an Obstructive Sleep Apnea test (which was … Continue reading
Crate Training
Crate-training is necessary if you a) intend to transport your dog via vehicle or aircraft; b) ever need to leave your dog at home, unsupervised -among other reasons. From Day 1 I knew the first thing I needed to teach my … Continue reading
Posted in Chance, furry friends, Training Chronicles, useful information
Tagged animals, BetterDog, Cartimar, Chance, crate, crate training, dogs, Jorge, pets
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U.S. Visa Renewal 2012
After missing my first two appointments, I finally made it to my third [and last chance before I would have to re-apply online and pay the $160 visa renewal fee all over again]. I qualified for the new Visa Reissuance … Continue reading
Posted in information, travel, useful information
Tagged embassy, U.S., U.S. Embassy, United States of America, USA, visa, visa renewal
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A Tourist With A Map
Making a left from Julia Vargas to Meralco Avenue (towards Metrowalk), I saw a man standing on the triangular island, holding a map. I rolled down my window and called out to him, and asked if he needed help. He … Continue reading
Posted in Foreigner Encounters, travel, useful information
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Android
HTC Wildfire, HTC Desire Z, Samsung 551, Alcatel OT-980, Wildfire, Alcatel OT-980, HTC Desire Z, Samsung Y Pro… These are the Android phones I’ve had since I made a leap of faith last 2010. Somewhere in between I acquired an iPhone … Continue reading
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Tagged Alcatel, Android, Facebook, Foursquare, HTC, Kik, KKB, Pinoy Henyo, Plurk, Samsung, Shush, Twitter, Whatsapp
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Credit Card Fraud
Citibank sent me an SMS tonight informing me of unusual activity on one of my [two Citibank] credit cards -the one I rarely use, but did use a few times during my recent trip to the States. As a result, … Continue reading
Posted in anecdotes, information, travel, useful information
Tagged Citibank, Citibank Philippines, credit card, credit card fraud, fraud, online purchase, shopping, travel, USA
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Adjustment Time
So far I haven’t had the urge to cross the street on the pedestrian lane, unlike last year. Perhaps that’s ’cause last year, I went to LA, Chicago, New York, then back to LA whereas this year, my trip to … Continue reading
Posted in mobile post, NYC, random thoughts, Third World Chronicles, travel, useful information, useless information, wala lang :)
Tagged home, Manila, New York, tax, VAT
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U.S. Visa
I just found out that my U.S. Visa expires on the date I leave the States to head back home. I thought that would be a problem (that I’d have to rush a renewal ASAP) but apparently the expiration date on … Continue reading
Android Love
I don’t see myself ever going for any OS other than Android. Then again, I used to think I would stay faithful to Nokia’s then later Palm Treo’s OS forever. Nokia has long been overtaken by probably every OS there … Continue reading
Posted in hi-techie, information, useful information
Tagged Desire Z, Eclipse, HTC, HTC Desire Z, Nokia, Palm, Samsung Galaxy 551, Treo 680
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New Year Adventure #9: Corregidor
*links to photos will be added soon The last time Bestfriend C and I were here was for a field trip in high school. Going on the boat ride and tour on our first day, I realized that all I … Continue reading
