Okay. Have been configuring the blog and realized I may be able to work some vid uploads if I get a digicam online. I am now checking my options on getting one and possibly working out a visual component of sorts.
That way you can get a picture of my life here. Will have to be at my best for that though.
Now where is that toothbrush?
Saturday, June 9, 2007
Day Six: "Post the 3 blog you wish were yours" Game
Somehow I was inspired by an entry in Maryanne Moll's blog. She was the one who commented before this post. Okay of all the blogs you have read out there post the 3 that you wish were actually yours. It could be because you like the way it is written. If you like the topics chosen. Or the blog just sticks to you. On the comment page place your e mail add so we can post the blogs you mentioned in a sidebar.
This Game will be conducted for the entire duration of my living in captivity.
This Game will be conducted for the entire duration of my living in captivity.
Day Six: Am so lazy on a Saturday
Not like I can go anywhere anyway. Didn't get to play much games yesterday. May be doing that this weekend. More like YM chatting. I am having fun with the peeps I am chatting with. It is an interesting mix of peeps. What makes it interesting is how many of them are who they say they really are who they are? They see it as a game? Or are afraid to reveal who they are? Well let us see how this progresses.
For now it is marathon WoW!
For now it is marathon WoW!
Friday, June 8, 2007
Day Five: The merits of insanity
Think about it. The world didn't quite move forward if people followed what was accepted. You always needed that weirdo, crazy, insane person to say "hey, why don't we try something new." Because honestly people tend to stay in their comfortzone. It is painless, easy, mundane. To challenge anything will mean having to bear a certain amount of pain, ridicule, and discomfort.
It is just the way it is.
Yet at the same time when someone does prove that there is a better way then the rest follow and accept it. Then once again it becomes the norm. One waiting to be challenged once more by the next crazy person.
Dare yourself. Go crazy once in a while. Just don't go crazy on me.
It is just the way it is.
Yet at the same time when someone does prove that there is a better way then the rest follow and accept it. Then once again it becomes the norm. One waiting to be challenged once more by the next crazy person.
Dare yourself. Go crazy once in a while. Just don't go crazy on me.
Day Five: If one were dying and had to get medicine online here
Would one already be dead by now?
So it was suggested that I try checking the Mercury Drug online site to look for meds for my current condition. I tried it and apparently you can order online but would still need to have it picked up at the nearest Mercury. How ironic.
So it was suggested that I try checking the Mercury Drug online site to look for meds for my current condition. I tried it and apparently you can order online but would still need to have it picked up at the nearest Mercury. How ironic.
Day Five: Bodily functions
Okay. So this is totally going to gross you all out. I have the runs. Yup, I can't keep it from you since I already told a YM bud. So what is wrong with that? It is as natural as...errr...eating? Just the reverse. What makes it worse is water is still intermittent and like I said a confined space has its limitations.
Don't worry I won't pass out. If I had a canary though I would have to prepare services for it.
Apologies to the feint hearted. But then again you are merely hearing it. I am living it.
'Scuse me gotta go.
Don't worry I won't pass out. If I had a canary though I would have to prepare services for it.
Apologies to the feint hearted. But then again you are merely hearing it. I am living it.
'Scuse me gotta go.
Day Five: The equaliser
I always thought of the internet as "the equalizer" (I purposely spelled the heading that way for a mate I met through this challenge). Imagine that. He is the second person from Oz to actually start communicating to me. He's from Syndey. The other one I met earlier was from a place near Bris-vegas.
The internet is nice since it takes away the borders. Allows peeps who would not under any other circumstance meet get together. It allows for discourse and interaction. Something TV is grasping with.
I see the internet is to TV as what TV was in its first inception was to the Cinema. It will transform the way we are enterntained and receive information. It may even be a cause for social change. Of course, I am just saying what others before me have. It is just good to see how it all unfolds.
The internet is nice since it takes away the borders. Allows peeps who would not under any other circumstance meet get together. It allows for discourse and interaction. Something TV is grasping with.
I see the internet is to TV as what TV was in its first inception was to the Cinema. It will transform the way we are enterntained and receive information. It may even be a cause for social change. Of course, I am just saying what others before me have. It is just good to see how it all unfolds.
Day Five: Laundry tips
Cool. One of my YM mates adviced me on how I could keep the flies off me during this entire challenge.
"Laundry's easy, just wash whatever you wore that day when you go to take your shower
so you be overwhelmed by a stack of dirty clothes
a stack of dirty clothes that might start asking you for movie money before the month is over, i might add.
*so you won't be overwhelmed by a stack of dirty clothes"
- Kids. Do not try this at home.
"Laundry's easy, just wash whatever you wore that day when you go to take your shower
so you be overwhelmed by a stack of dirty clothes
a stack of dirty clothes that might start asking you for movie money before the month is over, i might add.
*so you won't be overwhelmed by a stack of dirty clothes"
- Kids. Do not try this at home.
Day Five: Thank God It's Friday?
Damn will so miss happy hour. Just realized that now. Vodka with friends. Friends do let friends drink drunk. Well I will toast with my Stoli to all of you out there from in here.
Day Five: Oops where did the time go?
Got a free WoW site: http://www.ravencrest.nl/
That was good since my account had no more credits in it. Can't imagine how loopy I went when I discovered it was no longer valid. So aside from pulling my hair out I scoured the 'net for a way around it and ta-dah! Gotta love the 'net.
Once I got on I just couldn't tear myself away from it. It afforded me a way to socialize and smite others while I was at it. Am so amazed with the fascination for online games. Even more so for the peeps on it. Dynamics aren't too far off from real life. Assholes are still assholes and no amount of hiding behind a monitor could conceal that. Strange since scenarios like online gaming hones your senses as to individuals. Sometimes even before they get past "hello". Or am I just imagining it? Something like cyber-instinct I would say. Yet, if that were the case what explains cyber-predators? Maybe they are like serial killers. They can work their cyber persona to appear harmless to the uninitiated? Or do the hunted unitentionally let themselves be turned into prey?
Right now I am on my alt hunting murlock eyes on a quest. Hope their radars are switched off.
That was good since my account had no more credits in it. Can't imagine how loopy I went when I discovered it was no longer valid. So aside from pulling my hair out I scoured the 'net for a way around it and ta-dah! Gotta love the 'net.
Once I got on I just couldn't tear myself away from it. It afforded me a way to socialize and smite others while I was at it. Am so amazed with the fascination for online games. Even more so for the peeps on it. Dynamics aren't too far off from real life. Assholes are still assholes and no amount of hiding behind a monitor could conceal that. Strange since scenarios like online gaming hones your senses as to individuals. Sometimes even before they get past "hello". Or am I just imagining it? Something like cyber-instinct I would say. Yet, if that were the case what explains cyber-predators? Maybe they are like serial killers. They can work their cyber persona to appear harmless to the uninitiated? Or do the hunted unitentionally let themselves be turned into prey?
Right now I am on my alt hunting murlock eyes on a quest. Hope their radars are switched off.
Thursday, June 7, 2007
Day Four: Has my Apple been sour?
"Greenpeace takes notice of Apple’s use of toxic chemicals in the production of the latter’s electronic products. In so doing, Greenpeace also put up a site informing the public and encouraging Apple to change its ways. Ironically, Apple is at the forefront of cutting-edge design and innovation, but based on Greenpeace’s findings, Apple lags behind in environment-friendly practices.
Based on Greenpeace’s scorecards, Apple got lower points than rival companies, such as HP, Dell, and Nokia. As a result, Apple announced its plan to phase out harmful chemicals from its products. This helped boost the rating of Apple from a 2.7 to a 5 (out of 10). However, Greenpeace is still hoping that Apple will release more “green” products and announce a worldwide take-back and responsible re-use/recycling policy.
Though the Apple community is split with regards to how serious these accusations are, there is no denying that there is much work to be done. The question on who’s really more environment-friendly when it comes to practices and policies is a tough one to answer, but the least Apple could do is be a leader in this aspect. They’ve set high standards by coming up with products both high in quality and design. Why not take it a step further and make our planet a safer world to live in? Here’s hoping for a greener Apple and a safer tomorrow."
Source: Gizmodo
Article on the Mobile Philippines Blog by Allan David Reyes
Oops a majority of us are on Apples and may not be completely aware. Should we raise our voice? After all we have been loyal customers.
Day Four: Paranoid am I? Who said that?
Had a bizaare incident. I thought I saw some sparks coming out of an outlet. Must be the superb workmanship that has been put into this place. They don't build them like they used to. Okay so I wasn't supid enough to pour water on it. Much less pee into it. I merely gently pulled the plug out and chanted to the gods of the current not to spark anything major. So far, so good.
Am I seeing things or could it be my heightened spidey senses?
Am I seeing things or could it be my heightened spidey senses?
Day Four: I got tagged!
I got tagged by Hitme64 (http://hitme64.wordpress.com): “Each player of this game starts with 6 weird things about himself or herself. People who get tagged need to write a blog entry of their own as well as state the rule clearly. In the end, you need to tag 6 people as well and list their names. Don’t forget to let them know they’ve been tagged!”
So I guess "taya" ako for now. Okay 6 weird things about me:
1. I am doing this.
2. Buttons on the loose make me cringe. Seriously I get goosebumps when I see a button by itself and not attached to a garment. Is it being OC? Or did I mistakenly swallow one as a child?
3. When I have a favorite article of clothing I wear it until it disintegrates.
4. I smother fruitcake with cheese whiz. yum yum.
5. I get obsessed with things so much that they become the center of my universe. And then after less than 6 months will have nothing to do with it. More often than not it is an activity. Like diving for example. I will get so into it that I will even compete with the others in class and try to get the perfect score. Be overly into it and then after its appeal dies its on to the next obsession. You should see my bodega.
6. I have red velvet trousers. (Well technically for me that isn't wierd. For others...)
I can add more to the list but only 6 were required. Also that is best discovered over time.
Now I will tag: CultureShiok, karmee, gigglewick, lovelesscynic, nVvrose_closet, jennytrinidad
So I guess "taya" ako for now. Okay 6 weird things about me:
1. I am doing this.
2. Buttons on the loose make me cringe. Seriously I get goosebumps when I see a button by itself and not attached to a garment. Is it being OC? Or did I mistakenly swallow one as a child?
3. When I have a favorite article of clothing I wear it until it disintegrates.
4. I smother fruitcake with cheese whiz. yum yum.
5. I get obsessed with things so much that they become the center of my universe. And then after less than 6 months will have nothing to do with it. More often than not it is an activity. Like diving for example. I will get so into it that I will even compete with the others in class and try to get the perfect score. Be overly into it and then after its appeal dies its on to the next obsession. You should see my bodega.
6. I have red velvet trousers. (Well technically for me that isn't wierd. For others...)
I can add more to the list but only 6 were required. Also that is best discovered over time.
Now I will tag: CultureShiok, karmee, gigglewick, lovelesscynic, nVvrose_closet, jennytrinidad
Day Four: Time check
A question was posed as to the time here at onlineguy's digs. It is currently 12:10 (noon) July 7, 2007. You will have to do the math with the time logged onto this post. I am not much of a math wiz. A friend of mine attributed that once to math phobia.
My bad. I wasn't able to configure time on the blog accurately.
Btw, there is a clock here synchronized with that of my friends' for the purpose of the bet.
NOTE: Have adjusted time and date to synchronize with Philippine Time as well.
My bad. I wasn't able to configure time on the blog accurately.
Btw, there is a clock here synchronized with that of my friends' for the purpose of the bet.
NOTE: Have adjusted time and date to synchronize with Philippine Time as well.
Day Four: Blog it to me
Thanks Hitme64 for sending me your blog. Everyone else, you are more than welcome to post your blogs here. Comments would be a good place to post them or email me: mr_online_guy@yahoo.com
Day Four: Still going
Can't say it is a wonderful morning. Am now chasing a deadline that is obviously unmovable. After all deadlines shouldn't be "flexible".
As I do love words I often wonder the etymology of them. Deadline is one such word. It has that nice fatal ring to it. That's why it makes you wonder sometimes why it is often violated nowadays. Somehow it appears not to be as lethal as it was. Maybe the lost art of head rolling needs to be revived.
As I do love words I often wonder the etymology of them. Deadline is one such word. It has that nice fatal ring to it. That's why it makes you wonder sometimes why it is often violated nowadays. Somehow it appears not to be as lethal as it was. Maybe the lost art of head rolling needs to be revived.
Wednesday, June 6, 2007
Day Three: The online mask
Ever notice how the 'net allows us a certain amount of anonymity. And that is very thing which draws others to crave to know what lies behind the online mask. I got a suggestion from someone on the PhilMug thread to get a mucha lucha mask so I can get on a webcam without compromising anonymity. Well, I still don't have a webcam as I explained and should I opt to get one I must obtain it through the conditions set. Now, if I got that webcam where would I get a mucha lucha mask without violating the stipulations of the bet? Muchalucha.com?
Much of your suggestions are taken to heart. This I consider as I prioritize securing "must haves". Of course, the mucha lucha mask is on top of the list. Right next to food and the Elvis in Vegas jumpsuit.
Much of your suggestions are taken to heart. This I consider as I prioritize securing "must haves". Of course, the mucha lucha mask is on top of the list. Right next to food and the Elvis in Vegas jumpsuit.
Day Three: All play and no work makes...
...for angry peeps chasing me for my projects. Anyway, will have to be a bit silent as this is not my real "job". I need to finish up some revisions (well more like butchering) on some drafts I sent out earlier today. Why is it everything is needed ASAP at the last minute. ASAP is such a strange word. It somewhat masks the incompetency of another who held up work for a while and then suddenly is being hounded for it. We wouldn't need that word (rather acronym) much if only everyone in the pipeline pre-planned. LOL. Like I am one to speak.
Day Three: The peeps that you meet
Just on my third day and it has been interesting to be chatting with peeps I wouldn't have met through other circumstances. Am getting added up on YM by others and somehow I find it refreshing. Not that my other friends are slags but the mere fact that I am meeting new peeps who seem supportive rather than my mates who think I should be institutionalised (One of you will actually understand why I am writing this way) just makes the world of difference.
At the moment I am keeping purposely anonymous for a reason. In fact, I have told some of you via YM that as early as now I am getting what appear to be scammers through the 'net. You wouldn't believe the tricks they pull. Some are even pretending to be looking out for you or communicate in the guise of assistance. Some may genuinely be trying to help but many have told me to be careful and sometimes I trust my gut when it comes to these things.
Also I wonder if the reason peeps like to see into your life via pics or webcam is more for voyeurism. It is something I am not too comfortable with yet. Specially since as early as now some would be shysters have come out.
However, I have not closed my door to the possibility of providing some sort of window to the outside world. Give me time to get used to the idea. This is a first for me. So please be gentle.
At the moment I am keeping purposely anonymous for a reason. In fact, I have told some of you via YM that as early as now I am getting what appear to be scammers through the 'net. You wouldn't believe the tricks they pull. Some are even pretending to be looking out for you or communicate in the guise of assistance. Some may genuinely be trying to help but many have told me to be careful and sometimes I trust my gut when it comes to these things.
Also I wonder if the reason peeps like to see into your life via pics or webcam is more for voyeurism. It is something I am not too comfortable with yet. Specially since as early as now some would be shysters have come out.
However, I have not closed my door to the possibility of providing some sort of window to the outside world. Give me time to get used to the idea. This is a first for me. So please be gentle.
Day Three: I have seen the light
Was browsing through YouTube and found this thoroughly entertaining:
http://youtube.com/watch?v=5wGMn8fbmQs
Not sure if hyperlink will work and am sure many of you have seen Jesus & George but not many things make me smile and this is one that has allowed for a slight up-turned lip curl. Now, what I find even more amusing are the comments. I always see how those who are on the side of "good"and righteousness seem to have a mouth fouler than my unflushed toilet. Kindda makes you wonder if they are actually helping their cause or that of the heretics.
Conspiracy theory: Could it be the damn heathen planting these cussing saints on the other side to champion their dark cause. OMG!
http://youtube.com/watch?v=5wGMn8fbmQs
Not sure if hyperlink will work and am sure many of you have seen Jesus & George but not many things make me smile and this is one that has allowed for a slight up-turned lip curl. Now, what I find even more amusing are the comments. I always see how those who are on the side of "good"and righteousness seem to have a mouth fouler than my unflushed toilet. Kindda makes you wonder if they are actually helping their cause or that of the heretics.
Conspiracy theory: Could it be the damn heathen planting these cussing saints on the other side to champion their dark cause. OMG!
Day Three: The internet is an open forum
Anyway. For the record I am on a few forums as well since I need to source out info. I am at Pinoy Exchange, Manila Tonight and PhilMug. I was at TristanCafe but it was shortlived.
The Pinoy Exchange "Buhay Pinoy" Group is pretty informative as is the PhilMug Group. They are very helpful. Manila Tonight so-so. A few have bothered with the thread. Maybe no promise of some sex gratification? Whatever turns them on. What I find interesting is that the "I&Pers" at Pinoy Exchange are totally different from the "Buhay Pinoy" crew. Even if they are in the same general sub-section. The "I&Pers" seem a bit more cliquish and not as helpful. More like into taking the piss on newbies rather than helping out. To each his own.
Well what is amazing is how a forum can have its own sub-groups with their distinct character. Tribes.
The Pinoy Exchange "Buhay Pinoy" Group is pretty informative as is the PhilMug Group. They are very helpful. Manila Tonight so-so. A few have bothered with the thread. Maybe no promise of some sex gratification? Whatever turns them on. What I find interesting is that the "I&Pers" at Pinoy Exchange are totally different from the "Buhay Pinoy" crew. Even if they are in the same general sub-section. The "I&Pers" seem a bit more cliquish and not as helpful. More like into taking the piss on newbies rather than helping out. To each his own.
Well what is amazing is how a forum can have its own sub-groups with their distinct character. Tribes.
Day Three: The things you see that have remained unseen
Just had a can of 555 spanish style. Spicy. Yum. and a pack of skyflakes. Am just not sunflower mood. Well still no water. And you know how that affects the toilet as well. So will have to save that flush. It may sound gross but hey try living in a can (no pun intended).
I never noticed but it appears my window has a slight gap.
I never noticed but it appears my window has a slight gap.
Day Three: Hot enough for you?
For Chrissakes. If it wasn't enough that it is hotter than sin nowadays and it feels like I am turning my bed into a waterbed. One soaked with human sweat. What is with my water pressure? I can't even call the building maintenance to check this pathetic trickle coming out of my shower. Well at least I am not looking to impress anyone with my musky masculine scent.
Day Three: Running Commentary
Oh and someone asked about being able to comment. I checked the settings and have opened it to make it possible for anyone to comment. Oops. Noob alert.
Day Three: Attention on YM
Hi peeps who were trying to get me to add em on YM. Am not sure but I tried to and it seems that I may have mistakenly pressed "deny" when I should have pressed "allow". Dunno what happened yet I have a vague suspicion why. Can you please try again? Apologies as it could have been my comrade Stoli's fault this time. Da.
Day Three: Insomnia? Dipsomania?
Always wondered what dipsomania meant before. For me it seems like it is the cure for insomnia. Even more so now. Let's see if a few more belts can take me down.
It has been a long day and working on that draft has taken it's mental toll. Best I sleep over it and see how it looks in the morning before I e mail it out. Not much that can be accomplished e mailing it right now.
Here's looking at you kid.
It has been a long day and working on that draft has taken it's mental toll. Best I sleep over it and see how it looks in the morning before I e mail it out. Not much that can be accomplished e mailing it right now.
Here's looking at you kid.
Tuesday, June 5, 2007
Day Two: Dinner time!
Okay so I have around 7 lucky me supreme bulalos. Tonight I shall feast on one. Then that will bring it down to 6. Duh! Anyway sooner or later the trash heap here will pile up. Then it will be an ipis fest if I am not careful. Should time at least one delivery when the trash pile starts to get to contagion proportions. So I can pass the festering bacteria culture over to the hapless delivery dude or the equally hapless guard. It's either me or them.
At least for now it is tolerable. I don't think anyone would appreciate it if I chuck some out the window. Have to time it to when the Korean joggers down there are not in the area. Then its bomb's away. Or not? Crap, never had to think about refuse management until now. Well at least we still haven't hit critical mass. Just need to make sure it doesn't get to the stage where they have to sift through rubbish to try to locate my remains. That would be rotten.
C'mon I could lose my dinner thinking this way.
At least for now it is tolerable. I don't think anyone would appreciate it if I chuck some out the window. Have to time it to when the Korean joggers down there are not in the area. Then its bomb's away. Or not? Crap, never had to think about refuse management until now. Well at least we still haven't hit critical mass. Just need to make sure it doesn't get to the stage where they have to sift through rubbish to try to locate my remains. That would be rotten.
C'mon I could lose my dinner thinking this way.
Day Two: YM who I am
Hi All. I understand I have no webcam yet I realized I can create a YM address just for this 30-day thing. On occassion I will be on it.
As I am not sure who I will wind up meeting there please be aware that I may seem tentative. You know you meet all types online and peeps have told me to be careful. Thanks for understanding.
YM me at mr_online_guy@yahoo.com
In fact when I opened it I already got a message from a person called Yageat asking for approval to be a friend.
As I am not sure who I will wind up meeting there please be aware that I may seem tentative. You know you meet all types online and peeps have told me to be careful. Thanks for understanding.
YM me at mr_online_guy@yahoo.com
In fact when I opened it I already got a message from a person called Yageat asking for approval to be a friend.
Day Two: Welcome to the club
Interesting as I am now on what appears to be a kid's online game site called club penguin. The internet is filled with temptations for me to spend unwisely. Just when I am supposed to be frugal about how I conduct my expenditure. I can't max out my credit card midway through this exercise. Worse if it does at the early stages.
Ah how the solitude lends to clarity of thought. Now if only I knew my credit limit. Can't recall that out of the top of my head. I just know it maxes out sometimes. Like when a purchase is declined at the till.
So every purchase will need to be weighed against its value. Will purchasing credits for example at club penguin be justified since it can be equated to entertainment much needed to kill the boredom? Or should priority always be placed primarily on sustenance? Yet one could argue that entertainment is mental sustenance. Must be prudent in decisions.
Now the real question is how do I make sure I don't max out and if I do how can I replete the funds. Well my bank is supposedly online capable so will investigate into that.
Hmmm...nice penguin bowtie for sale.
Ah how the solitude lends to clarity of thought. Now if only I knew my credit limit. Can't recall that out of the top of my head. I just know it maxes out sometimes. Like when a purchase is declined at the till.
So every purchase will need to be weighed against its value. Will purchasing credits for example at club penguin be justified since it can be equated to entertainment much needed to kill the boredom? Or should priority always be placed primarily on sustenance? Yet one could argue that entertainment is mental sustenance. Must be prudent in decisions.
Now the real question is how do I make sure I don't max out and if I do how can I replete the funds. Well my bank is supposedly online capable so will investigate into that.
Hmmm...nice penguin bowtie for sale.
Day Two: The human touch
Just wondering. How long will it get to me? The not being able to hear another human voice other than my own. Not the one coming out of these low end speakers of my iBook. The real resonance of another individual engaged in an audible discussion. Well, it isn't against the rules per se to have anyone come here and come discuss the mundaneness of life with me. Yet I am now on my second day and already I am thinking about things like this.
What about actual human contact for that matter? Or rather the lack of it.
Damn. I have too much time to think about things that don't matter. Or maybe I have just taken some things forgranted. Mantra time. "I must focus on winning the bet. I must focus on winning the bet. I must..."
What about actual human contact for that matter? Or rather the lack of it.
Damn. I have too much time to think about things that don't matter. Or maybe I have just taken some things forgranted. Mantra time. "I must focus on winning the bet. I must focus on winning the bet. I must..."
Day Two: De (day) Ja vu
LOL. I just saw how right atop my thread at pinoyexchange there is now a bayantel broadband ad. Am sure it is just a coincidence but there is a guy who appears to be on the his computer day and night. Anyway I haven't really tried their service yet.
The things you see when you haven't much to go out to see.
The things you see when you haven't much to go out to see.
Day Two: To see or not to see?
Well I wasn't exactly planning on having a webcam for a few reasons.
1. I am on an old iBook and it isn't like the new ones with a built-in webcam.
2. Unfortunately I am just an everyday guy and didn't budget buying a webcam for this purpose.
3. What kind of webcam goes with an older mac? I am such a noob when it comes to comps.
So you will have to bear with me. Like I said most of this was just decided on last weekend and not much planning was put into it. Is that not a good sign? Well, my friends also thought that if too much planning went into it and showboating was integrated into the exercise it would dilute the premise. The key is spontaneity we thought. Wherein this is not so much the unusual but an ordinary 30 days of "surviving" using the 'net. The only extra-ordinary circumstance being that I have a goddamn padlock keeping me from the rest of the known world. All while being confined in a roughly 33 sqm space that feels like a...(well you get my drift). Gotta love how these developers maximize space at Ipisland.
1. I am on an old iBook and it isn't like the new ones with a built-in webcam.
2. Unfortunately I am just an everyday guy and didn't budget buying a webcam for this purpose.
3. What kind of webcam goes with an older mac? I am such a noob when it comes to comps.
So you will have to bear with me. Like I said most of this was just decided on last weekend and not much planning was put into it. Is that not a good sign? Well, my friends also thought that if too much planning went into it and showboating was integrated into the exercise it would dilute the premise. The key is spontaneity we thought. Wherein this is not so much the unusual but an ordinary 30 days of "surviving" using the 'net. The only extra-ordinary circumstance being that I have a goddamn padlock keeping me from the rest of the known world. All while being confined in a roughly 33 sqm space that feels like a...(well you get my drift). Gotta love how these developers maximize space at Ipisland.
Day Two: Good Morning Sameness
Slept practically 12 hours. Well, slept is more like a term in this case. I celebrated my first night in this engagement with several shots of chilled vodka. Call it liquid sleeping pills. Oh no, close to half the bottle down. Gotta be careful and ration out the stuff. Yet, tossed and turned most of the night. Now I feel like a sack of shit. A pukey one at that. Damn hope I dont turn this place into a pig sty the first week. Well one consolation is at least I am not craving for some sun.
Breakfast of champions: Skyflakes with cheese whiz.
Shit. Am now craving comfort food.
Breakfast of champions: Skyflakes with cheese whiz.
Shit. Am now craving comfort food.
Monday, June 4, 2007
Day One: Night One
"What did I get myself into?" Well guess it is kindda like jitters of what the days (and nights) ahead have in store. Happy thoughts?
Well the internet Manila-wise is still uncharted territory for me so it is turning to be quite a chore. Imagine too a blog updated several times a day. Must show that I am bored. Well tonight will be a light dinner followed by work (which was poorly accomplished and the silence of the evening should help) then hopefully a book then sleep. Hope sleep is okay.
Well the internet Manila-wise is still uncharted territory for me so it is turning to be quite a chore. Imagine too a blog updated several times a day. Must show that I am bored. Well tonight will be a light dinner followed by work (which was poorly accomplished and the silence of the evening should help) then hopefully a book then sleep. Hope sleep is okay.
Day One: Return of the cel
Weird. My friends came back and returned my celfone. Why I asked since it was part of the stipulations. Well they said I may need it for an absolute emergency. Its more for in case anything happens. Well that is pretty magnanimous of them. In case I get attacked by killer bees from Latin America I could call for an ambulance. If that were the case I could scream as I was being stung to death that they would have to bring something to pry the door open.
They did however say that since it is a post-paid line that when the next billing statement arrives they would check if I had made any calls on it. Or texts for that matter. Well at least of a personal nature.
If it is a text I queried for an online purchase that doesnt involve an actual call. A comfirmation text for example. What would that mean? Well, they said it is still for an online purchase and it wasn't to make a purchase by calling so it should be okay. Some sites we agreed are configured that way. Hope that opens my field of choices.
However, I think they gave me the cel back to tempt me. Like have it stare at me saying "use me, abuse me". Devious bastards. Or try to get me on a technicality. Well with that in mind I had them write out our agreement on the cel non-usage and usage.
They did however say that since it is a post-paid line that when the next billing statement arrives they would check if I had made any calls on it. Or texts for that matter. Well at least of a personal nature.
If it is a text I queried for an online purchase that doesnt involve an actual call. A comfirmation text for example. What would that mean? Well, they said it is still for an online purchase and it wasn't to make a purchase by calling so it should be okay. Some sites we agreed are configured that way. Hope that opens my field of choices.
However, I think they gave me the cel back to tempt me. Like have it stare at me saying "use me, abuse me". Devious bastards. Or try to get me on a technicality. Well with that in mind I had them write out our agreement on the cel non-usage and usage.
Day One: Prep
Okay so now my friends want to make sure that I don't violate the bet. So they came over and padlocked the outside of my apartment door. Good thing the landlord is a bit of a sport. As long as they repair the "damage" at the end of the bet period. I asked how would I be able to open the door now if I decide to order in. After a bit of a debate they realized it wouldn't be good to have a dead bettee (or am I the bettor - whatever) since that would mean they would be unable to collect. Little do they know I have no intent of losing. So we agreed that the key to the padlock outside the door sealing me from the world out there would be held by the guard at the ground floor front desk. And since my apartment phone is now disconnected and in their possession (another precautionary measure) it would be difficult for me to illicit the guard's connivence. Personally I would rather see this through honestly and try to not violate the bet to prove my point. It isn't so much a question of actually winning the bet but proving that my friends are wrong.
I just hope there is no flash flood that will make it up to the 9th floor. Oh oh or earthquake for that matter. Well my fate is now in the hands of the internet gods.
Sorry all if the date is off since the blog is based on a U.S. site as you would note. Now back to work. My deadlines don't move unfortunately.
I just hope there is no flash flood that will make it up to the 9th floor. Oh oh or earthquake for that matter. Well my fate is now in the hands of the internet gods.
Sorry all if the date is off since the blog is based on a U.S. site as you would note. Now back to work. My deadlines don't move unfortunately.
Day One: Goodbye cruel world
LOL. It all started as a conversation last weekend and now I am pushing through with the bet my friends said was not possible. Okay. So here is the deal. The discussion was based around the idea that the Philippines is still not mature in an internet sense. Fair enough, usage of the internet may be low, yet I believe it is actually possible to "live" of the fruits of the net. So now I am proverbially putting my money where my mouth is. Thus, for the next 30 days I will be here in my cozy (wonder for how long I will think it is) apartment as I do everything on the internet.
Join me as I embark on this adventure of mine. And win that bet!
Join me as I embark on this adventure of mine. And win that bet!
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