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my personality*

2008-06-16T18:53:35Z

Individualistic Doer (ID)

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Individualistic Doers are self-assured and very independent persons. They are quiet and realistic, very rational, extremely matter of fact persons. They strongly cultivate their individualism and enjoy applying their abilities to new tasks. But they are also very spontaneous and impulsive persons who like to follow their sudden inspirations. Individualistic Doers are good and precise observers who register everything which goes on around them. However, they are not so sensitive as regards interpersonal relations and are surprised when they occasionally rub someone up the wrong way with their direct and blunt manner. They are not particularly fond of obligations; but if you give them space, they are uncomplicated, sociable and cheerful individuals.

Individualistic Doers enjoy challenges - action and the odd kick are simply part of their life. They love tempting fate and many people of this type have risky hobbies such as skydiving or bungee jumping. This also applies to their workaday life. Individualistic Doers are in top form in critical situations; they can grasp situations, make decisions and take the necessary steps extremely quickly. Hierarchies and authorities impress them very little; if a superior is not competent, they will have little respect for him. Individualistic Doers like to take on responsibility. They have a marked sense of reality and always find the most suitable and expedient solution for a problem. They resolve conflicts openly and directly; here, they sometimes lack tact but are also very good at taking criticism themselves.

As friends, Individualistic Doers are loyal and devoted; they only have a few friendships but many of them last a lifetime. People enjoy talking to them because of their optimistic attitude to life and their ability to listen. However, they prefer to talk about mutual interests and hobbies rather than about theoretical or philosophical issues - they are not tangible enough for them. They need a lot of freedom and time to themselves in love relationships but, at the same time, they are also very tolerant towards their partners. It happens very seldom that Individualistic Doers fall head over heels in love. They are far too rational. They prefer to pick their partner on the basis of mutual interests and preferences which they want to share with that partner. Individualistic Doers are not particularly fond of effusive outbursts of emotion. They prefer to prove their love by their actions and expect the same of their partner. Whoever wishes to tie an Individualistic Doer to himself needs a lot of patience. It takes some time before this personality type is willing to get involved with another person.

Adjectives which describe your type

introverted, practical, logical, spontaneous, adventurous, resolved, independent, fearless, loyal, analytical, realistic, optimistic, interested, quiet, curious, circumspect, individualistic, action-loving, venturesome, cool, dispassionate, reserved, skilful, confident, independent, communicative, down-to-earth

These subjects could interest you

travel, nature, hiking, cars, model making, gardening, drawing/painting, astrology, spiritual matters, music, literature, writing, strategy games, politics

*i've seen this from my vox neighbors and joined the band-wagon... thanks for sharing this link guys. :D

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goodbye (for now, but not forever)

2008-05-06T08:22:53Z

it's 1:16am, and i'm still awake. we just came from lola's*. this time we did not come from the hospital, but we came from the chapel where she's sleeping. it feels different, as i got used to the routine of running back and forth the hospital, the pharmacy, and our home.

tonight, i contemplate through what have happened during the past month. it had been stressful, because there are a lot of things that have happened. things you wouldn't think of happening but they happened nonetheless. it's like a combination of several soap operas combined into just one. one thing i can say for sure, lola was taken by our Lord, perhaps He doesn't want her to suffer anymore, since she has gone through a lot.

lola passed away last sunday, at almost 9am, contrary to the earlier information that she passed away last saturday (sorry to my friends, but my sister called me on my way to lucena, and groggy as i still am due to lack of sleep from my previous shift, i answered her call, surprised about her sad news). technically, she almost left by then, if not for the nurses who tried to revive her as opposed to my uncles' and aunts' decision (since lola's body deteriorated gradually due to multi-organ failure and the doctors suggested not to revive her in case, also she is too weak already).

i believe it's also a blessing in disguise, since i know she's still waiting for someone. not all of her sons and daughters were able to go there on her death bed last saturday. i was on my way from manila to lucena and will be attending a friend's wedding after lunch, and thankful as i am, i may have not seen her still alive, even though seeing her at that state is really unpleasant.

it's a good thing though, that my uncle (whom i believe was one of those she's really waiting for) went there and paid respect, talking to lola for the last time (even though we know she can't reply, still we do know she heard everything). most especially, we were able to have a priest bless her.

i just hope and pray that sooner or later, she'll be able to accept what happened, because i know how strong her will to live is.

i'd also like to say thank you to all those who have expressed their support and prayers.

to lola, wherever you are, you may be standing right by my side right now, i don't know... but all i know is that i would like to say, thank you. you have been an epitome of real, great, selfless love that not everyone can show. i feel so blessed to have you as my grandmother. you surely left a legacy in our hearts and will forever be remembered.

♥i love you lola.♥

*lola - tagalog/filipino word for grandmother

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get well soon

2008-04-27T19:09:45Z

it's 1:56am and i'm still up. i'm burning a cd for my friend's wedding.
and i am reading this.

it's been almost a month since my grandma was rushed to the hospital, last april 2nd, to be exact. she was then rushed to the ICU and was staying there until this very moment.

it first started with a heart attack with mild stroke. then it was discovered that she has pneumonia. since she's having some difficulty breathing, she remained hooked to her respirator. later on, she developed ileus. thank God, her pneumonia and ileus are both gone, and her wbc (white blood cell) count is down from 28000 to just 13000, indicating the infection has been treated. we got relaxed somehow, thinking that the only thing we have to deal with is weaning her from the respirator.

the doctors have already suggested tracheostomy way before, since it's only advisable for her to rely on it for a maximum of 14 days. but due to her blood pressure dropping and her having a second heart attack, it was delayed. to make it worse, she's acquired pseudomonas, only making us more afraid for her.

she just had her 88th birthday last saturday, april 26th. i'm thankful she made it this far, even though her body's too weak. hopefully the tracheostomy will push through tomorrow, so the chances of her respirator-induced pneumonia will not recur.

i can only pray for her. please include her on your prayers too, thank you.

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why is the Philippines poor?

2008-03-20T09:34:12Z

slum

i dread watching morning or evening news. i never fail feeling sick about what's going on with our political and national issues. thanks to the entertainment and weather reports, my mind gets diverted from these depressing facts. still, it won't take away the fact that this is ongoing, and something needs to be done.

reading this from my email made me think THIS is the TRUTH, it is something WE Filipinos should all do.

THE DIFFERENCE

The difference between the poor countries and the rich ones is not the age of the country:

This can be shown by countries like India & Egypt , that are more than 2000 years old, but are poor.

On the other hand, Canada , Australia & New Zealand , that 150 years ago were inexpressive, today are developed countries, and are rich.

The difference between poor & rich countries does not reside in the available natural resources.

Japan has a limited territory, 80% mountainous, inadequate for agriculture & cattle raising, but it is the second world economy. The country is like an immense floating factory, importing raw materials from the whole world and exporting manufactured products.

Another example is Switzerland , which does not plant cocoa but has the best chocolate in the world. In its little territory they raise animals and plant the soil during 4 months per year. Not enough, they produce dairy products of the best quality! It is a small country that transmits an image of security, order & labor, which made it the world's strongest, safest
place.

Executives from rich countries who communicate with their counterparts in poor countries show that there is no significant intellectual difference.

Race or skin color are also not important: immigrants labeled lazy in their countries of origin are the productive power in rich European countries.

What is the difference then? The difference is the attitude of the people, framed along the years by the education & the culture & flawed tradition.

On analyzing the behavior of the people in rich & developed countries, we find that the great majority follow the following principles in their lives:

1. Ethics, as a basic principle.
2. Integrity.
3. R esponsibility.
4. Respect to the laws & rules.
5. Respect to the rights of other citizens.
6. Work loving.
7. Strive for savings & investment.
8. Will of super action.
9. Punctuality.
10. and of course...Discipline

In poor countries, only a minority follow these basic principles in their daily life.

The Philippines is not poor because we lack natural resources or because nature was cruel to us. In fact, we are supposedly rich in natural resources.

We are poor because we lack the correct attitude. We lack the will to comply with and teach these functional principles of rich & developed societies.

If you do not forward this message nothing will happen to you. Your pet will not die, you will not be fired, you will not have bad luck for seven years, and also, you will not get sick or go hungry.

But those may happen because of your lack of discipline & laziness, your love for intrigue and politics, your indifference to saving for the future, your stubborn attitude.

If you love your country, let this message circulate so that many Filipinos could reflect about this, & CHANGE, ACT!

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(My two cents....)

I believe that each and everyone of us have a different view on how to act and how to change... but if there is a common denominator, I firmly believe that every TRUE FILIPINO wants nothing more than to see this country move forward...

I agree with the views of Dr. Martin, before we can effect change in anything, it has to begin from ourselves and then pass it on to our children, relatives and friends.... then we would have effected change in our community and if everyone does this, then we could effect change in our country....

The PHILIPPINES is NOT ONE PERSON but everyone who lives in this country and professes GENUINE LOVE and CONCERN for it and its people...

When was the last time that you did something for your COUNTRY and your FELLOWMAN without anything to gain? For myself, this is something I would need to reflect on SERIOUSLY and HONESTLY...

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avoid suspicious Web sites*

2008-03-20T09:21:26Z

we may all be Internet fanatics, but do we really know which sites could be harmful or not?

forgive me for posting this, but years of working as a tech support rep for an isp, dealing with spywares and viruses made me think that it will be better if people will be aware of this. i spoke with may be thousands of people who have dealt with viruses and/or spywares, and i couldn't help but think, "if only they know about this..."

they say ignorance is forgivable, but for the cyber world, ignorance can be disappointing and frustrating. i know, this may not be enough, new viruses and spywares are all out there, but it won't hurt to know this...

March 3, 2008 3:35 PM PST

How to avoid suspicious Web sites

Posted by Jessica Dolcourt

(Credit: CNET Networks)

Editor's Note: This article was updated on 3/3/08 from a previous version published on 12/15/06.

No matter how you arrive at an unsafe Web site, much can go wrong when you do. Phishers will attempt to coerce you into disclosing sensitive information--such as your address and social security number--and adware engines may sprout pop-ups over your screen like a field of clover. Thankfully, you can learn to avoid trouble before it's too late. Here are nine telltale signs you're headed for dangerous waters, with tips to keep you firmly in the safety zone.

Nobody's perfect, and while these nine tips should help you avoid many dangerous sites, other online threats are more subtle. Two tools can assist in warning you about dangerous sites. LinkScanner Lite and McAfee SiteAdvisor (for Firefox and Internet Explorer) assess the hazards of sites you visit, and is available for Firefox or Internet Explorer. Online Armor scans sites in real time based on traceable patterns of malicious software behavior.

Also, our Security Starter Kit presents an excellent set of tools to provide a solid foundation of defense against potential threats.

Sign 1: Pop-up city
You click a search result and are suddenly bombarded with no fewer than 10 porn pop-ups. Back out immediately by either clicking the X in the upper-right corners of the windows or by pressing Alt-F4 to close your browser. Then run a malicious software scanner and remover to assess and fix the damage. Many pop-up blockers are available for Internet Explorer, and both Firefox and Opera include blocking features.

It's a mouthful, but EULAlyzer's ease of use makes up for its awkward pronunciation.

(Credit: CNET Networks)

Sign 2: Where's the EULA?
You're about to sign up for or purchase a service and aren't prompted to accept an end-user license agreement, nor are you offered a privacy policy to view. Shady site proprietors often disclose their intentions in the privacy policy or EULA, so you should always read carefully! The free tool EULAlyzer (from the makers of SpywareBlaster) is a great help because it analyzes license agreements and notes any unusual or possibly dangerous language. An upgrade to the professional version is available for about $20.

Sign 3: Excessive firewall alerts
Your firewall repeatedly alerts you to file extensions you don't recognize and other suspicious anomalies. Once you've set your firewall to allow your most common programs, any alert should be taken seriously, and a number of warnings should be a red light something is amiss. If you're not running a firewall, get one right now.

Sign 4: E-mail and instant message links phish for information
You follow a link embedded in an e-mail and arrive at a site that asks you to provide security information for an "important update." Misleading links are increasingly sent through instant messages under the guise of a contact's friendly tip. This variety is especially easy to fall for. If the page is asking for data or looks like a different destination than the link implied, pull yourself out of autopilot and start taking screenshots. Contact the company for verification before taking any action, and check the Federal Trade Commission's alert board.

Sign 5: The site's URL and e-mail don't match
Any case in which a site's URL doesn't match the contact's e-mail address should raise an alarm. Most legitimate companies provide their employees with a corporate e-mail account. This doesn't mean, however, that you can automatically trust sites where the two align. Illegitimate companies can purchase domain names as easily as legitimate companies.

Phishing link sent through Yahoo IM.

(Credit: CNET Networks)

Sign 6: Are you secured?
If a site prompts you to enter personal information, such as a username, password, or credit card number, check the browser window. Unless the site is secure--that is, unless the address starts with https:// and a closed padlock appears at the bottom of the window--your information is ripe for theft.

Sign 7: Check teh speling
Developers and engineers may have a bad reputation when it comes to grammar, and that's why most companies hire wordsmiths. Be wary of a site chock-full of grammatical and spelling errors. That includes the Web address--there's a world of difference between www.yahoo.com and www.yhoo.com.

Sign 8: Nested links
Does the site forward you to a completely unrelated site when you land on it? If nested links progressively take you to other sites, the host may be trying to pull a fast one.

Sign 9: Ridiculously large gifts
If a free gift offer seems too good to be true, it probably is. You don't get a $500 gift certificate for doing nothing. Most often you'll have to provide personal information, download something compromising, engage your friends in a pyramid scheme, or all of the above. Even after you read the EULA, beware--the free iPod site that originally received positive press was sued in New York in March 2006 for violating its own stated privacy policy.

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*copied and pasted from:
http://www.download.com/8301-2007_4-9768006-12.html?tag=nl.e415
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♫ + ♥ = regina spektor

2008-03-07T02:23:18Z

i have been listening a lot to regina spektor lately.
not only is she a very talented musician, but she also has a great heart...

watch her performance in the lollapalooza held last year, and you'll understand what i'm talkin about:

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♥ i heart violin ♥

2008-02-29T03:53:00Z

Hip Hop Violin - Paul Dateh and inka one

it's just another usual day of browsing sites... i went to youtube and just typed in "violin" and i came across this video.

this is a nice combination of violin and hiphop music. this guy is extremely talented and amazing.

i wish i can learn how to play the violin someday. i love how it soothes me, it is sooo relaxing to listen to. ^_^

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how does it feel like...

2008-02-27T05:32:14Z

Chem love

falling in love, again for the nth time?

it's been a long time ago, and maybe your answers will somehow shed some light on my head.
being there before, i was just wondering how it feels like the next time it hits you again...

what did you do to overcome:
your past "love" fears?
your past not-so-good relationships?

this post made me think about it.

i welcome any answer or comment. feel free to say what's on your mind.
there are no right or wrongs answers here.
thanks. ^_^

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QotD: Time on Your Hands

2008-02-13T05:49:06Z

What do you do when you find yourself with nothing to do?
Submitted by Cassie.

i find myself walking, most of the time strolling around malls, even without buying anything. window-shopping can make me preoccupied. i just wanna keep walking.

sometimes i end up going to bookstores just to browse through some books.
or i sometimes go online or play some pc games.

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a new read

2008-02-12T14:14:17Z

my friend wena and i happened to watch "good luck chuck" last sunday. after the movie, we attended the mass then headed straight to powerbooks. we stayed there for at least an hour, showing books we'll recommend to each other, the books that we'd like to read and yet to buy.

then she showed me this:

The Manga Bible: From Genesis to Revelation

Siku

i'm not really a "manga" fan, though i watch some cartoons sometimes. but guess what, i found myself going back to powerbooks, and i bought this book. i know i have attempted to read the whole Bible from cover to cover, but i really can't. so i thought of buying this, in hope of reading the bible in a different approach. i know reading the real Bible is more promising, but reading this comic book is a good start.

i'll definitely start reading it tonight. ^_^

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