Let’s talk about IT or Information Technology shall we?

When I entered college in 2000 Information Technology (IT) was a relatively new course offered. My dad told me it was the latest thing in computer and programming. For sure, by the time I graduate this will be an in-demand course (apart from Nursing but that’s another story all together). My best friend Karen took up IT and tried to talk me into it but due to ignorance on computers, I declined. Now she has a high paying job working for a great and innovative company.

I am happy with my current job and I have no plans of resigning whatsoever but after I started blogging and learning about the internet and html and editing css codes, I realized extra training and knowledge on IT and its benefits can help me in life. I looked into Cisco certification programs and realized that its not too late for me to start learning some more regarding computers, internet and programming.

Its not wonder how extra knowledge and training can advance a person’s career. It would look great in employers eyes if one has added certifications and seminars attended. With Cisco, one can join in the exciting conversations about career advancement and you can discover more about the future of networking technology.

The IT certification programs available through Cisco Career Certifications bring valuable rewards to networking professionals, their managers, and the organizations that employ them. In addition to general certifications in routing & switching, design, voice and wireless there are also special certifications for networking personnel so that they can enhance their basic knowledge in security, IP telephony, and wireless.

Sound interesting, then go on and check out what Cisco can offer!

When I was in my 5th year in college, the year was 2005; my dad bought a second car. It was not specifically for me but I was the only one besides him in the household who can drive so I was given the permission to use it. So use it - I did.

The very first parking attempt to our super small and uphill garage, I crashed the car, badly I must say that we needed to have it repaired.

On the first week of using the car, I managed to - of all places in the basement parking - park in  a low clearance space and scratched dented the roof.

I have also backed into a car that was parked. It was actually a super small scratch to an already old car. The scratch was barely visible, I would have ran away but my friends were all there with me and because I have a good heart (and because the guard saw what happened) we waited for the owner to arrive. After some talking, pleading, and a heated argument with my dad & the owner’s of the car, let’s just say that set me back about Php2,000.

Then at one point, Josh and I - got robbed (knife pointing at me in broad daylight) while getting off the car in a squatters area because it overheated (not really my fault but still….) I lost my phone and jewelry. So after that I stopped driving. What’s the point? I can always get a cab. It has been 3 years since I last driven a car, and up until J decided to work abroad, did not think I’ll drive again.

They say driving is like biking, its a skill once you’ve learned it you cannot unlearn it anymore. But did I really learn how to drive? Sure I know the basics of driving a stick gear but parking is part of driving AND that my friends, is something I really have difficulty in. Sure, our car has a comprehensive auto insurance but that’s not enough, right? I’ve even asked for quotes and latest insurance rates to make sure that I have the complete information that I need. I want to make sure that IF anything goes wrong, God forbid, I am covered.

I have a son now and I can’t afford to have an accident whatsoever. Aside from that J would not be here, meaning I cannot always rely on him. I have to do it myself this time around. But in the world where gas prices are rising faster than our salaries, I can’t help but whine, “do I have to really drive?”

I started shaving my legs when I was in 2nd year high school. Yup that’s right at 15. So now at 25 I pretty much got the hang of it and it became a weekly thing for me. Sometimes monthly *if* I don’t need to show my legs off. Ick. I know but hey, that’s life. Unless I save up and have the hair laser-ed all off.

Anyway, I’ve been using Gillette for Women Sensor for the longest time and I am happy with it really. Clean shave and no cuts.

Then my sister bought a new razor, Schick Protect Silk Effects+ for Women. OMG. It’s so easy to use, soft to the skin when shaving, good grip, clean shave & as a bonus it comes in a pretty color and hanger so you can stick it the bathroom wall for convenience.

Nope, I was not paid to say this (maybe I should?) but really, I just want to share how good this product is, especially to those women out there who shave! The results are amazing. My legs were smooth for 3 days!!

Women should help each other out y’know! So go on and give it a try.

I’ve developed a crush. Hahaha. I was hooked all week last week watching all the episodes of the new AXN Series Chuck. Yup, finished all 13 episodes in less than 4 days.

Look at him! He’s so cute in a nerdy sexy way. Yova agrees with me, right dear?

Chuck according to Wikipedia is an American action-comedy television program created by Josh Schwartz and Chris Fedak. The series is about an “average computer-whiz-next-door” who receives an encoded e-mail from an old college friend now working in the CIA; the message embeds the only remaining copy of the world’s greatest spy secrets into Chuck’s brain.

Charles Irving “Chuck” Bartowski is played by Zachary Levi.

I love the funny moments as well as the odd couple moments of Chuck and Sarah (CIA Agent). It’s a fun watch and a sure hit. I can’t wait for the 2nd season premier!

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I have finally finished reading the ebook, Remember Me by Sophie Kinsella, author of the Shopaholic Series, Can You Keep a Secret & The Undomestic Goddess. I must say, out of all books by Kinsella, I enjoyed this one the most.

Special thanks to Joy for the copy.

I could not stop reading. I wanted to know how things will turn out for our lead, Lexi.

Imagine waking up with amnesia, its 2007 but your memory has stopped in 2004. That’s 3 years of nothing. AND to make it worse, your life as completely changed! You are now married, has a successful career, beautiful set of teeth & glamorous friends.

What happened in those 3 years?! Is our lead living the perfect life? Or was it all a big lie? Read the book & find out.

Although, as I’ve said, I liked the book; I really did not like the ending very much. It was lacking for me. Like any book from Kinsella, I feel her endings are abrupt and hanging. But other than that is was perfect. I’d give it 4 stars (out of 5).