A Quick Fact

Apr 25 2009

Posted by maricel in Uncategorized |

I have been working with a computer company for almost 10 months now, however admittedly, there are still some computer terms that I’m not quite familiar with…

I had a customer who was asking about KVM switch, of course, being someone who wants to satisfy customers, I had to do a very quick research on what the customer was referring to. Since we were not allowed to open third party websites, we use Wikipedia for immediate researches. And here is what I found out:

From Wikipedia:
“A KVM switch (with KVM being an abbreviation for Keyboard, Video or Visual Display Unit, Mouse) is a hardware device that allows a user to control multiple computers from a single keyboard, video monitor and mouse. Although multiple computers are connected to the KVM, typically a smaller number of computers can be controlled at any given time. Modern devices have also added the ability to share USB devices and speakers with multiple computers. Some KVM switches can also function in reverse – that is, a single PC can be connected to multiple monitors, keyboards, and mice. While not as common as the former, this configuration is useful when the operator wants to access a single computer from two or more (usually close) locations – for example, a public kiosk machine that also has a staff maintenance interface behind the counter, or a home office computer that doubles as a home theater PC.”

So I guess this is a cool device that you can use to control other computers using one mouse, keyboard and display.

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Venting…

Apr 19 2009

Posted by maricel in My Life |

I’m not in the mood for almost a week now… I have been thinking on how to save up for our family’s future, specially my baby Julie’s education. I know it’s too early to be thinking about this, but saving up for school is tough, specially if you want good education for your kid. I know I do…

My dad told me that it almost cost him millions for my education. Now I’m not saying that we are rich or something, it just means that both my parents worked hard just to make sure that they give me the best education I can get. How did they do it? Here’s the story:

My dad was a farmer and my mom was a sales lady in a not-that-renowned stall in Zamboanga when they were both young. Courtship took place and marriage came, they were still both not that wealthy people, but were emotionally, and financially, ready for a baby. My mom had a miscarriage who was supposed to be my big brother. And it took them a while for them to conceive me. They both traveled to Manila and started a business. My dad and my uncle shared the business, but it was my dad who managed the business mostly. My mom on the other hand, took advantage of the lodging business and put up a small “eatery” so the customers would eat there. She would wake up 2am in the morning to clean the house, start preparing food, and cook them.

She was selling her food like hotcakes! Yep, my mom cooks great food, and she would make around 500 pesos a day… Now that’s good earnings! Where would you find a job that would pay you 500 pesos a day??? My parents made a lot during those years, I was a toddler back then, and never thought how important money was, all I cared about was my toys. But not long after, my dad decided to put up his own lodging business. They invested what they made on the new business and made more from it. They decided to open another one in a new location, and after almost 5 years, my dad decided to close the first one and focused on the second one. There were a lot of things that happened after that, and now, my parents have 4 lodging businesses, 1 of which is under my name (how lucky am I???) This goes to show that they really love me even though I married my husband for the wrong reason…

Now what pisses me off is that not only do we stay here with my parents, my husband does not even do anything to help out here in the house! He locks himself inside our room for the WHOLE day, and would only show up when he’s getting coffee or eat… (Ang bastos diba?) He does not even have a job… For crying out loud! Where’s the “father figure”??? I am a working mom, but it doesn’t mean that he should not be working then just because I’m working! C’mon, you are staying in my parent’s place! Don’t you feel any shame?!?!

I have spoken to him about this for God knows how many times, but all I get is a broken promise, whenever he gets a job, he never stayed for even a year! And it takes him, what, 3-4 months to get another one?! The best solution that I am looking at is for us to have a business of our own. But the thing is, where do I get our capital for the business if my salary is JUST ENOUGH for the family?!?!

I seriously am not in the mood, I have been thinking about this for a week now. I’m even thinking of looking for a place to stay, somewhere that will force him to work to pay off bills, since the food, electricity, water, even internet that he is using are all FREE (thanks to my parents!) ARRRRGH!!! My dad was asking me few days ago…. “How much money have you saved up for your baby’s future?” My answer…. SILENCE. Seriously, if you would ask the same question to me, my answer is… ZERO, NADA, WALA!!! Not even a single cent! I should secretly open a bank account for myself and deposit money every payday… What you guys think?

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Extended Stay Hotels

Apr 12 2009

Posted by maricel in Uncategorized |

There are a lot of businesses right now connected to lodging, there are short time check-ins, there are some that accepts 12 – 24 hour stays, and some are extended stay hotels. If you are looking for extended stay hotels in US, you can click on the link I have here. If you are not familiar what an extended stay hotel is, let me do a quick recap:

Based from Wikipedia: “Extended stay hotels are a type of lodging with features unavailable at standard hotels. These features are intended to provide more home-like amenities. Extended-stay hotels typically have self-serve laundry facilities and offer discounts for extended stays, beginning at 5 or 7 days. They also have guestrooms (or “suites”) with kitchens. The kitchens include at a minimum usually: a sink, a refrigerator (usually full size), a microwave oven, and a stovetop. Some kitchens also have dishwashers and conventional ovens.”

So if you are looking to stay for quite a long time in a place you are unfamiliar with, like let’s say for a week or so, then it’s best to look for an extended stay hotel. I do hope that some day, me and my family will be able to stay in one those hotels and travel around US. (Wishful thinking. )

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Toy Hunt – Square Toys

Apr 12 2009

Posted by maricel in Toy Hunt |

It’s my first time to join toy hunt, and since there are a lot of toys here (from my little brother to my baby Julie’s box of toys), I decided to join this meme.

This week, they are featuring “Square Toys”… Here is my own square toy:

toy hunt - square toy

Click on the badge to see other participants.

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Mad About Neggs

Apr 09 2009

Posted by maricel in Neopets |

Got this from Neopets, I found it really cute, so I posted it here! You may want to grab one for yerself!


	Just want to greet you all guys… ADVANCED HAPPY EASTER DAY!!!
Thanks Neopets for this!

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Entrecard Listing

Apr 09 2009

Posted by maricel in Social Network |

Since I just got my entrecard back, I will be having a list this post wherein if you wish to be part of my entrecard drop list, just comment here! I already have a list in my bookmark, however it’s not updated and some are dead links. So I’m here beginning a fresh one. LOL! So just add your link here, and you will automatically be part of my EC drop list!

PS: I CHECK ALL BLOGS (I’ll delete sites that are not “Family Friendly” sites, Spam sites, and does not have EC dropper widget).

Let’s keep the ball rolling…