Photo by Norbert AquendeI admit. Although UMobile sent me free 100-peso loads monthly for 6 consecutive months, I was really not that happy at all. For one, I have been a an ever-loyal Globe Handyphone subscriber ever since the advent of GSM and the popularity of prepaid phones and texting back in 1999. Okay, I know prepaid phones were Smart's idea through their "BillCrusher" scheme which definitely came earlier. But anyway, what I'm trying to say is that the first time I signed-up for a postpaid plan, in 2000 I think, I've always been with Globe. And I'm still with Globe until now. I did try Smart prepaid for a while solely because I've always wanted to try new things, and at that time I temporarily switched to Smart. I did so because of SmartMoney. It was shining, shimmering, splendid that time and the idea of a new mobile-based money service seemed like an interesting feature to toy with. So yes, Smart was first, yet again, to introduce mobile money/payment service. But since most of my family and friends were on Globe, a switch-back became inevitable, specially when I realized that I have no "real need" for that service at that time. More of my SmartMoney/Globe G-Cash experience in a separate post right here. Continue reading →
I started blogging late December of last year (2007) and have not stopped since. Not only is it therapeutic and fun, it is also fulfilling and rewarding. And I'm not just talking about the intangible kind. I'm also referring to the more tangible part of it -- in this case, monetary reward. If you've been surfing for quite some time now, I'm sure you somehow know what I'm talking about. And yes, you've guessed it right, smart reader -- paid blogging. Sounds too hard for a newbie blogger? Well, you'd be delighted to know that it actually isn't difficult at all. My discovery, SocialSpark has proved and showed me just how easy it is for new bloggers to earn from their blogs. Continue reading →
I got this new UMobile sim yesterday delivered right at my doorstep. I signed up for this almost a week ago and I'm just so happy I got mine that fast. Other blogger and Plurk friends have told me they haven't gotten theirs yet. I am excited about the Continue reading →
If you're already on Twitter, that's cool. But you should know that there's a new micro-blogging platform on the block known to the "hip" world as Plurk. I've recently joined..late this month and have been enjoying "plurking" ever since. It's a Twitter-like service, only "cooler". :) Continue reading →
Many people wonder where my secret lies.
I'm not cute or built to suit a fashion model's size
When I start to tell them,
They think I'm telling lies.
I say,
It's in the reach of my arms,
The span of my hips,
The stride of my step,
The curl of my lips.
I'm a woman
Phenomenally.
I walk into a room
Just as cool as you please,
And to a man,
The fellows stand or
Fall down on their knees.
Then they swarm around me,
A hive of honey bees.
I say,
It's the fire in my eyes,
The flash of my teeth,
The swing in my waist,
The joy in my feet.
I'm a woman
Phenomenally.
Men themselves have wondered
what they see in me.
They try so much
But they can't touch
My inner mystery.
When I try to show them,
They say they still can't see.
I say,
It's in the arch of my back,
The sun of my smile,
The ride of my breasts,
The grace of my style.
I'm a woman
Phenomenally.
Now you understand
just why my head's not bowed.
I don't shout or jump about
Or have to talk real loud.
When you see me passing,
It ought to make you proud.
I say,
It's in the click of my heels,
The bend of my hair,
the palms of my hands,
the need for my care.
Because I'm a woman
Phenomenally.
Phenomenal woman,
That's my mother and all your mothers
And my grandmothers and your grandmothers
And my great grandmothers and your greats
And my great greats
And yours
And all you women
And Me!
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