With the advances in technology today in virtually all kinds of fields, it’s no wonder what we humans can achieve. In the medical field, there’s DNA testing, artificial insemination, even cloning! I mean, imagine creating a replica of a human being! With these advances in medicine, they say they can even cure cancer now, right? To think that years ago, it’s an incurable disease. Scientists and medical inventors are always coming up with new ways to impress the world, and some of them are really mind-blowing. What’s next on this seemingly endless quest for knowledge and technology? Only time can tell…

Which do you think is better, Mac or PC? I’ve never tried a Mac, but they say it’s supposed to be really cool and superior than it’s PC counterpart. For me, I grew up using PC with Windows, so I can’t really compare it with the Mac, but if given the chance, I think I would be able to see whether what they’re all saying is true: that Mac is so much better. What is it about Mac anyway? It’s supposed to be a more reliable machine with no crashing problems, and it has a very comfortable environment to work with. Some people who have tried Mac say they won’t go back to PC. Now, I’m intrigued. I want to try the Mac experience! Hehe. If I were to own a Mac, I would have to be sure to upgrade the Mac memory, have some really cool programs and games installed and make sure that my machine is working fast enough. Of course, I’m just daydreaming again, but hey, you never know right? Maybe someone out there is going to give me Mac. LOL.

There’s just so many technological innovations in this day and age, there are so many advances in science, technology, electronics… that it’s hard to keep up! Just recently, I was at the office and our technician was talking about electronic stuff. I don’t really know much about electronics but I listened in anyway. He was talking about DVD players and cables, and interfaces. Then he mentioned about HDMI. I was intrigued because that was the first time I came across this term, so I asked him what it means. He said it stands for High-Definition Multimedia Interface. I said, well, that sounds even more complicated. He laughed and proceeded to explain what it means. I can’t really relate to the things he said but I remember he said something about an HDMI wall plate and how it provides an interface between any audio/video source, like with DVD players or monitors. I found it really interesting, actually. Complicated, but interesting. Sometimes it’s just so unbelievable how people could come up with amazing innovations. I told him I’m not well versed in electronics and I’m not any good at them, but he told me that’s okay. I’m not the only one. Hahaha. How about you? Can you relate?

Remember my friend who owns a Harley? Well, he decided to sell his bike yesterday, because he needed some money and it was the only option he had. He hated to part with his beloved bike, but he had to, because of financial reasons. But he told me he still would want to buy another Harley, but a much cheaper one compared to his. He didn’t want to buy any other bike, because he thinks Harleys are the best. So we checked out this place which sells used Harleys and tried to see which one he could buy. He said it wouldn’t be the same, but at least he could still ride, which is the one thing he really loves to do. So we checked out the bikes there, and he started thinking about which one he could actually buy. He saw some really cool stuff, but he told me he’s taking his time to decide. I told him, well, whatever he buys, I just wish he wouldn’t let me ride in one again. Hehe.

I’ve always wanted a car, I’ve longed for it since I don’t remember when. I particularly would love to have a beetle. I love it’s look, I think it’s perfect for women. And it’s not just to look cool or anything, I really need it because it’s convenient and it can get me anywhere I want to go, at anytime. And of course, with the ever increasing prices of public utility vehicles, having a car could really allow me to save in the long run.

But I know it’s not that easy to just decide to buy a car. There are so many things to consider, the biggest of which is money of course. When buying a car, it’s not just the price of the car itself that you have to worry about, you also have to be financially ready for all the other costs that go along with it, like car insurance, maintenance costs, repair costs, etc. (like the price of the car itself is not expensive enough already). Anyway, one thing I do know is that I can’t afford to buy myself a car. At least not just yet. But someday I hope I can afford to buy my own beetle. My fingers are crossed.

Nowadays, the world has become so advanced in technology… we have cellphones, Internet, e-mails, chat… so many technological inventions are being made. Don’t get me wrong, these are great things and they bring so much convenience to us, but apart from the wonderful benefits that we get from these technological advances, there are certain disadvantages as well. Like for instance, cellphones can be great tools of communication with our loved ones, right? That’s a good thing. But they can also be used for “not-so-wonderful acts” like cheating.

I know a lot of people who are victims of this. A friend of mine cried when she found in her boyfriend’s cellphone a text message from a girl saying “I love you”. She found lots of sweet messages in the guy’s inbox and that’s where she knew that he’s been cheating on her the whole time. Another friend of mine is complaining that when she’s with her man, she gets frustrated because he’s always on his mobile phone, texting… and when she asks who it is he’s talking to, he becomes evasive. Also, he gets furious when she wants to see his cellphone and he gives her a hard time about it, saying that he needs his privacy. Yet another friend of mine found out that her long time boyfriend was cheating on her when she browsed through his chat archives. Yeah… OUCH, right? If this has happened to you too, you’d know how much it hurts.

The thing is, technology has now become another “creative” means to flirt with other people or start and nurture an affair. Many people admit to using technology to fool around and become unfaithful. In other words, it definitely makes cheating a lot easier. With this reality, how are we supposed to trust each other anymore? It’s sad because this trend is becoming predominant in our society today. It’s scary, really.

Especially when you think you know somebody so well, and you trust that person completely, just to discover him flirting with someone else in the chat room or through text messaging. See, even to the most faithful person, the ease of communication that technology brings can be a real temptation. Anyway, who would know right? Chatting is so easy, you can just flirt away when your partner is not around. Or texting can be done anytime anywhere, right? It’s a very tempting thing to do with someone, especially one that you’re strongly attracted to. And it can be instrumental in the conception of an affair that is capable of ruining most relationships.

I guess no matter what we do, we can’t ever really put a stop to this trend. It will always be present, and the only thing we can really do is be careful and just be a wonderful partner to the person in our life. If he cheats, then it’s his conscience that’s on the line, not yours.

Life and love is complicated, and we can never really explain it’s every intricacy. Life can be unfair too, so it’s up to us how we use every situation to our advantage. Technology can make cheating easier, but we all still have a choice. It all comes down to whether or not we will allow a certain device to ruin our principles, and yes, our lives too. It all comes down to our personal values… are we really inherently unfaithful? Or are we just turning to these technologies to make our lives a lot more exciting? If you’re tempted to cheat, will you give in, or will you try to resist? We all have a choice.

Have you ever been tempted to cheat using technology?

Copyright©2008angel

I’ve always wanted to have a business of my own. I’m thinking it should be along the lines of food, pets, technology, or beauty related. The more I think about it though, the more I’m leaning towards buying a food franchise. Since I’ve never had any experience with running a business, I turned to the Internet for help on how to go about it. I thought if I could find a small business for sale, it would be easier for me. I came across this website which provides small business opportunities to people. It helps entrepreneur wannabes, like me, find and start a business of our choice! They have lots of businesses available in a variety of fields, like food, automotive, health care, pets, mobile, and a lot more. It’s easy, quick and safe. If you want to start a small business of your own, check out their website. As for me, I’m still looking, and eventually, I’m bound to find one that will suit me.

Being the music lover that I am, I can’t imagine life without music. Can you imagine what it would be like? I mean, no singing, no dancing, no beat? The whole world will be so dull and boring, don’t you think?

Me, I’ve always loved music. And I’m not mildly putting it too. Ok, let me rephrase what I just said. I absolutely adore music! Now that’s more like it. I couldn’t go through a whole day without it. In fact I want to bring music with me so much I had to bring it with me literally. That’s where iPods and mp3 players come in handy. I love my iPod video. It’s my music partner. Currently, I have over 2000+ songs stored in it, and still uploading!

What I have is an iPod Video, 30 Gb. And I just love it! I love the fact that I can tune in whenever and wherever I am. During work, in the gym, in the car. It’s like I could get lost in my own world with just earphones in my ears. It’s amazing. This is definitely one of my most prized possessions. It satisfies my music cravings and is really very handy.

The only things I could complain about are… 1) it needs iTunes to upload music. 2) it’s difficult to transfer files to my PC, and 3) it’s battery life. I’ve read somewhere that iPod batteries don’t last long. I wonder if that’s true? Bummer. I guess not every gadget is perfect. Oh well…

Do you have a favorite music gadget?

Copyright©2008angel

Are you fond of motorcycles? Me, I’m not really a fan of riding one myself, but I do like to watch professional bikers on Harleys. I don’t know there’s just something really cool and rugged about them. Especially when they’re all clad in these awesome Harley Davidson apparel, complete with helmets, t-shirts, gloves, and those boots! Did I mention they look really cool?

Anyway, I think Harleys are great, I love the design of their bikes. And they’re really popular! I have a friend who has one, and even though I was reluctant at first, he was able to convince me to ride with him. I told him to drive slow, but he told me I won’t be able to appreciate it if he did. So he drove quite fast and even though I was kind of scared, it was such a rush and I actually loved the feeling. I could see people around staring at us, or rather they were staring at the Harley. It’s an eye catching machine, and I have to say, I enjoyed it in spite of myself. Well, even though I won’t ever become a motorist, at least I got to ride one of the more popular bikes.

It’s difficult to get a decent, good paying job these days. Although I feel lucky that I’m employed, I can’t help but wonder if this job that I’m currently in, is the right one for me. Sometimes I would check job sites online and try to see if there are career opportunities that might interest me. I came across this job site that serves as a search portal for Philadelphia jobs. One opportunity called out to me, but the problem is, I’m not from the Philadelphia area. I browsed the site anyway, and I found other jobs that I could really see myself doing. They have a useful search tool to help job seekers find targeted jobs easily. If you guys are from that area, or are seriously thinking of moving there, I invite you to check their website out.

We went to a hotel this weekend for a well deserved break and a day of pampering. I was so excited when we arrived and couldn’t wait to go to our room and relax. There were so many people in the hotel that time because there was an ongoing seminar so we had to wait a little while in the lobby. I looked around and was admiring the whole place, the lights, the decoration, the plants.

Being a nature person, the flowers and plants caught my attention the most. There were so many of them around and they were great to look at, but I couldn’t help wondering how much care and time the hotel staff have to put in to maintain the plants. I imagined someone dragging a hose inside the lobby and watering the plants. I almost laughed. It wasn’t a pretty sight.

I looked closer at a beautiful plant nearby and I realized it wasn’t real! It was artificial. I asked one of the hotel staff and he confirmed that they were, in fact, silk flowers. They use them for decoration purposes so the hotel will look serene and fresh without the hassles of live plants, which require sun and moisture and maintenance. Yeah, I knew these things existed, but it was so difficult to spot the difference. They looked so real to me! I guess with the advancement of technology, it’s no wonder even plants now are replicated and they would still look like the original. I was still pondering on that thought when we went to our hotel room. Amazing.