Instant messaging

Instant messaging is now being used not just personally but in companies and organizations as well. It is a very effective tool of communication.

Our company is now into instant messaging. It has improved a lot our communication with our personnel in our branches nationwide, suppliers and customers both local and foreign. I also personally use it to communicate with my relatives and friends abroad.

If you want an instant messaging which is highly secured, you can try Brosix Public. It has already released its Brosix 3 BETA. Because of its very strong encryption applied to all data transfer, the risk of virus infections is nil.

I have already recommended to our IT department to try Brosix 3 Beta. Why not try it too?

My alternative exercise

For some time, I’ve considered bicycling as my alternative exercise to break the walking boredom. Finally, I decided to try it, despite the discouragement from wifey being a dangerous exercise.  Hence, I bought a new bicycle.  It’s not an expensive but one of the cheapest - less than P3,000 ($64) only. Actually, I saw one that I like with a price of P15,000 ($320), but I had second thought.  I’d like to determine first whether this exercise is for me or not before buying a better and expensive unit. So, I let a night passed and thought it over. When I woke the following morning, I decided on buying the low end unit only.  Should I decide not to continue biking or upgrade the bike to a high end unit, I would just give or donate this bike away; and, it wouldn’t break my heart.

First, I named my bike as “BikePot”. Then, I rode it to try on how the 16 gears work. It’s the first time I used a bike with gears. It’s been a long long time since I last rode a bike. He he he . . .

I broke in my new bike around UP Diliman oval last Sunday afternoon.  There, I met some bikers who gave me some tips and advices, especially on how to use the gears.

Offhand, I think I would love this exercise. But, I’d keep walking as my main exercise.

Happy Birthday to me!

Last Monday, June 8, was my 52nd birthday.  A year older, a year wiser? I hope!

How did I celebrate it? Actually, I had no plan of celebrating it due to financial reasons.  For the past year, I haven’t gotten much opportunities and tasks from my paid blogging.  I’m just averaging P2,000 a month. Hence, I had no budget!  Okay, I was just being wise!  He he he . . .

However, wifey and Jaja - my daughter, didn’t want to pass this milestone in my life without a celebration.  They made a plan to have a dinner celebration at the Emerald Restaurant along Roxas Boulevard – one of our favorite Chinese restaurants. My expense, of course! But, I heard Mamang - my mother, and my sister Evelyn, who’s currently working in the USA, would gift me some cash.  That’s good!  With a budget already in the air, I sent my invitations to some of our closest relatives.

We arrived at the restaurant at about 7:00 PM.  Wifey and Jaja - the planners, ordered the food – about eight viands and in large sizes - he he he . . .  We’re fifteen, including Baby Gab Gab, but there were plenty of left-overs.  And, the bill?  OMG, we overspent!  That’s fine!  Anyway, it’s my birthday.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ME!

Thanks to Mamang and Sis Evelyn!

Please check wifey’s blogpost and web album about my birthday celebration!

The best place in the house

I think the best place in a house is the living room, whether a house is small, medium, large or grandiose. It is the most spacious place and has lot of things to do – from relaxing to watching a movie to having a party. It is also where you entertain your guests or visitors.

As such, the living room must be presentable that would make your guests and visitors appreciate it. And, to make it presentable, your Living Room Furniture should be elegant and yet sturdy.

The living room is my favorite place in our house. It is where I spend most of my time when I am home.