I sincerely thank Spotify for expanding my musical horizon. If it weren’t for the app, I would mainly rely on my love for 80s music to channel my emotions.
And then, there’s Birdy.
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Packing for summer
Given the somber tone of my previous post, let’s talk about something lighter this time. And yes, even more trivial compared to what is going on in the world.
Let’s just call it what it is: a clothing dilemma.
My upcoming trip to NJ is 10 years from the date I first visited the place. Heck, the US of A! It’s another intercontinental flight for me. While I enjoyed the tail end of winter in Paris, I am now preparing myself for the East Coast Summer.
There’s only one problem: I am not a summer girl. Hahaha. I am more of fall/winter person. Maybe spring. I love layers, long clothing, basically bundling up a comforter while the rain pelts outside. So for this summer trip, I am quite lost as to what to pack.
Naturally, I went to Pinterest, and it didn’t take long to find a really good outfit post.
I don’t know if you’ve heard about traveling as a Filipino. If you’re going to a place with relatives and friends of friends of friends of friends (it’s not even an exaggeration), you have to leave room for padala. And these are not ordinary goods/items; they don’t give just a bundle. It’s a lot of Filipino stuff that will occupy majority of your luggage, which is why most Filipinos travel with a luggage and a box in tow. The box just contains padala.
I haven’t been here for 10 years. I have so much padala and I want to keep it that way. The goal is to fill check in luggage allowance with gifts and giveaways, and pack everything I will need for three weeks in my carry on. With this list and outfit combinations, I think that’s possible. Right? I do however have to give due consideration for my undergarms and hygiene kits but that will hardly take up space.
Two cardigans and a maxi dress, I knew I was sold. I wonder if Le Beau has plans to go to a formal place, so I better throw in a black dress in the mix. And maybe good heels. You’ll never know where you’re headed.
I am excited to see him. And it’s not just because I get to be with him. I haven’t seen my nephews and nieces in their natural environment, and it would be fun to babysit the new baby. So yeah. It’s a huge bundle of excited emotion for all the different reasons.
I can’t wait to fly.
A Circle of Zen – Explaining the Ensō
I was pondering on my next tattoo, mostly because I know exactly what it would mean, but not what would best represent that meaning. I’ve been looking at the enso for quite some time, and stumbling upon this definitely made up my mind that this would be the next ink on me.
The need for LTE
It was in April when I upgraded my iPhone 4 to iPhone 5 and most people say it was a lost investment, given that they came out with 5s and 5c this September. Hahaha. I can’t completely agree to that sentiment; I’ve quite maximized this amazing piece of technology. Thanks to LTE.
What is LTE anyway? Techno Baboy explained it quite well. LTE or Long Term Evolution is a mobile broadband standard that evolved from GSM, EDGE and HSPA network technologies.
If that already sounds Greek to you, here’s how Techno Baboy broke it down:
LTE is an ultrafast network, with theoretical peak download rates of up 100Mbps and upload speeds of about 50Mbps. In real-world situations, however, LTE speeds will be more modest, and possibly will give you download speeds between 10-20Mbps and uploads of about 7Mbps, something that’s still fast compared to current standards. Just imagine the possibilities with LTE. Instead of depending on Wi-Fi or DSL connection for high-speed internet access, you can access the internet at blazing fast speeds by simply connecting through your mobile device.
I don’t know about blazing fast though. My service provider Globe has already announced (several times) that they are upgrading their infrastructure to 4G, but so far the only LTE experience I’ve had are in Makati, Bonifacio Global City, some parts of Manila and Metro Cebu. The dead spots are freaking annoying, especially when I’m in the middle of Facetiming and then it switches to 3G. It significantly slows down, even if the real life application doesn’t really peak to 50Mbps, may just around 18-21.
It is however fast enough to beat out our home’s PLDT myDSL connection. HAHAHA. 9Gag GIFs load faster when I’m on LTE than when I’m on wifi.
I hope this kind of technology is something that telcos can develop faster. There’s something about the immediacy of informational access that makes so many things a whole lot more seamless. I am all for living a more unplugged life, but given that I am in an LDR, the LTE sure makes 8-hour Facetimes more enjoyable.
:)
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