It may seem like a heavy subject but I jumped into a thread in PeX and it appears as if there is a culture of hate that permeates through the internet as well. It is democratic after all. I only wonder if it will be used as the breeding ground of the next fuehrer? Luckily we have more intelligent people out there. I am more afraid for those that are easily dragged into a culture of hate. All you need are a few fanatics to make trouble for the majority.
http://pinoyexchange.com/forums/showthread.php?t=305640&page=2
Saturday, June 30, 2007
Day Twenty Seven: Stress
Well I thought it would be easy sailing towards the end but I have been pacing back and forth. You get kindda antsy when you are about to finish something but as we all know..."can't count the chickens before they hatch." Patience is an overrated virtue.
Day Twenty Seven: The ritual
No day would be complete with something as mundane as this. Yet it is a reality that I have to face. Hope the "friends" don't pull a fast one while I am engaged in this.
Friday, June 29, 2007
Day Twenty Six: Will there be a forced eviction night?
Well they do have it in PBB. Hope not here. LOL. Should I hide in the closet the rest of the time and lock it?
Should I remain awake for the next four or so days. Or sleep in 5 minute intervals.
Should I tie myself to a pillar?
Should I...
Should I remain awake for the next four or so days. Or sleep in 5 minute intervals.
Should I tie myself to a pillar?
Should I...
Day Twenty Six: Paranoia?
Sometimes shuffling outside and even a light flicker makes my mind race wondering whether or not the other party is up to some sort of trickery. In fact I lost my internet connection earlier and was thinking OMG. They didn't. Luckily it is back up so it was just a minor glitch. What is happening to me?
Day Twenty Six: Be prepared
Yup. In preparation for any onslaught one must always be at one's best. Grooming nothwithstanding.
These are little things but remember details can spell a disaster or a victory.
These are little things but remember details can spell a disaster or a victory.
Day Twenty Six: Ramblings
A YM buddy asked if they could cut water. Power. Internet.
Well there is a prime motivator that may make them resort to things. That would be losing the bet.
Another YM bud suggested I booby trap the door. Maybe the windows as well. Wonder with what though.
Well there is a prime motivator that may make them resort to things. That would be losing the bet.
Another YM bud suggested I booby trap the door. Maybe the windows as well. Wonder with what though.
Day Twenty Six: What is next up their sleeve?
How will they attempt to flush me out?
Think seige of yore. They would cut supplies. catapult disease-ridden festering corpses over the ramparts. And a host of other disgusting things. Did someone say battering ram? Anyway, let us see. Sometimes as much as we advance we remain the same.
Think seige of yore. They would cut supplies. catapult disease-ridden festering corpses over the ramparts. And a host of other disgusting things. Did someone say battering ram? Anyway, let us see. Sometimes as much as we advance we remain the same.
Thursday, June 28, 2007
Day Twenty Five: Status report
It appears to be quiet for now. Am alert as to what the other party will do. They must be relishing this or planning out something.
Trying to second guess is difficult. Am in a predicament where they can "see" me through this but I can't "see" what is in their minds.
So I cannot quite use this blog to express certain "opinions".
Yet I can note down what they do.
Trying to second guess is difficult. Am in a predicament where they can "see" me through this but I can't "see" what is in their minds.
So I cannot quite use this blog to express certain "opinions".
Yet I can note down what they do.
Day Twenty Five: Your opinion is needed here
I have been chatting on YM with some. Mentioned that I would not put it beneath the other party involved in the bet to actually try to break-in and drag me out of my apartment.
Laundry girl says it is against the bet since it will be done under duress.
quote: "and remind your friends on your blog that any attempts at coercion or otherwise putting you under duress (grave threats etc) would forfeit the bet in your favor
because that would be in violation of your contract
signed, sealed and witnessed naman yung contract mo, di ba?
e di yun
any attempt to coerce you or threaten you or even bodily pull you out of the unit is going to invalidate the bet
you automatically win."
What do you think? If they drag me out and claim I did so on my own volition or threaten me out. What happens? Because they could get the security guard as a witness. And what if he says I walked out on my own accord.
Sadly, I have nothing to barricade the door with and can only rely on the locks.
Laundry girl says it is against the bet since it will be done under duress.
quote: "and remind your friends on your blog that any attempts at coercion or otherwise putting you under duress (grave threats etc) would forfeit the bet in your favor
because that would be in violation of your contract
signed, sealed and witnessed naman yung contract mo, di ba?
e di yun
any attempt to coerce you or threaten you or even bodily pull you out of the unit is going to invalidate the bet
you automatically win."
What do you think? If they drag me out and claim I did so on my own volition or threaten me out. What happens? Because they could get the security guard as a witness. And what if he says I walked out on my own accord.
Sadly, I have nothing to barricade the door with and can only rely on the locks.
Day Twenty Five: An evening with me
Ever wonder how I spend my nights? Well wonder no more. Have captured a typical night on vid for your viewing pleasure.
Day Twenty Five: Oh oh
When I woke up this morning I heard this strange rustling sound outside the door. I thought someone was trying to break-in. I thought that it wasn't going to happen since there was a lock at the door. Remember the padlock the friends put there at the beginning of the bet? Well it was my cordon sanitaire from the rest of the world.
Then I was suddenly caught by surprise. The door opened slightly.
"No way," I thought to myself. It must be cabin fever or something playing tricks on me. So I walk over to investigate. It was slightly open. Oh my god. They had taken the lock off. It was a signal from them I suppose. Or a trick to tempt me to walk out the door and check.
I knew that if I stepped out the door the bet would have been lost.
So I shut the door and locked it.
They have started.
Then I was suddenly caught by surprise. The door opened slightly.
"No way," I thought to myself. It must be cabin fever or something playing tricks on me. So I walk over to investigate. It was slightly open. Oh my god. They had taken the lock off. It was a signal from them I suppose. Or a trick to tempt me to walk out the door and check.
I knew that if I stepped out the door the bet would have been lost.
So I shut the door and locked it.
They have started.
Wednesday, June 27, 2007
Day Twenty Four: Will it be smooth sailing 'til the end?
Not wanting to jinx anything but I am one of those peeps that believe in not counting your chickens until they are hatched. Now we are so close to the end what can go wrong. Should I be overconfident?
Why is it that when we get overconfident we tend to not see what sometimes is not the unforseen? Is it an issue of pride? Any idea?
Am I being paranoid? Will the "friends" who are betting against me resort to underhanded tactics? Or is that too much for me too assume? More than mere pride there is a lot riding on this for both parties. I have not disclosed much of the bet but let us say it will help the winner (which is hopefully me) not just settle so much but also launch a dream.
They have been unusually quiet of late. And over the course of this week I have already started to purchase "items" online that are more of luxuries that I wanted to have. Stuff that aren't merely for survival but to enjoy. Because as you know part my strategy is to max out my card before the end by buying stuff. Because should I win (notice I didn't say when) I would be able to have them pay for it.
Just so you know all the agreements are in writing and signed and witnessed as well. Can never be too sure this day and age. Gone is the era of the Gentleman's agreement.
Why is it that when we get overconfident we tend to not see what sometimes is not the unforseen? Is it an issue of pride? Any idea?
Am I being paranoid? Will the "friends" who are betting against me resort to underhanded tactics? Or is that too much for me too assume? More than mere pride there is a lot riding on this for both parties. I have not disclosed much of the bet but let us say it will help the winner (which is hopefully me) not just settle so much but also launch a dream.
They have been unusually quiet of late. And over the course of this week I have already started to purchase "items" online that are more of luxuries that I wanted to have. Stuff that aren't merely for survival but to enjoy. Because as you know part my strategy is to max out my card before the end by buying stuff. Because should I win (notice I didn't say when) I would be able to have them pay for it.
Just so you know all the agreements are in writing and signed and witnessed as well. Can never be too sure this day and age. Gone is the era of the Gentleman's agreement.
Day Twenty Four: Doing time
As a tribute to Paris Hilton who did her time, MOG submits to you his sexy time.
Remember the internet is all about this sort of thing.
Remember the internet is all about this sort of thing.
Day Twenty Four: We'll always have Paris
You think about it and it seems like the internet was created for a Paris. It is the medium where she was propelled to stardom and the very thing she thrives on. You could say she is the best endorser we have right now for the web's viral power.
Sometimes I think about how strange and pleasant it is that the internet is a community by itself. One that is filled with unique netizens. Peeps who are drawn together when they would never have been in the "real" world. Amazing.
Playing the game second life it makes me think. Is the internet a second world?
Sometimes I think about how strange and pleasant it is that the internet is a community by itself. One that is filled with unique netizens. Peeps who are drawn together when they would never have been in the "real" world. Amazing.
Playing the game second life it makes me think. Is the internet a second world?
Tuesday, June 26, 2007
Day Twenty Three: What I did this morning
A healthy body begins with a healthy mind. Make sure that even when you are online you get a blood flowing ritual. Not the kind where you sacrifice goats mind you. This is tai-chi online guy style.
No tai-chi masters were harmed in creating this film. Yet many will be offended. LOL
Cool to find free background music from the internet too!
No tai-chi masters were harmed in creating this film. Yet many will be offended. LOL
Cool to find free background music from the internet too!
Day Twenty Three: We are experiencing technical difficulties
Apologies to all since it is due to technical difficulties I am unable to post much lately. I wonder if it also due to the fact that my mac is weighed down by the vids. Will dump some to create space. Hope it provides a fix. Am hoping it isn't actual hardware problems.
Day Twenty Three: So close yet...
So far not so good. Aside from the server conking out on me every so often now even my mac is not holding up to the stress. I have had to take the batt out unplug it and basically re start over and over. It has been a bitch. (Wonder why female dogs are considered derogatory language. What did they do to deserve that?). Anyway I emailed the mac support team and they asked for the serial number of the computer. It appears that is actually a series that should have been recalled in the States due to logic board problems. Damn. Same issue as the other iBook I had. And why don't they make them easy to recall here in the bush?
I hope this mac won't let me down. If this mac dies during the remaining days of the bet I am royally screwed. Any band aid solutions will be most welcome.
Why is it that when you are so confident you are going to win...(won't complete that since I may jinx the outcome)
I hope this mac won't let me down. If this mac dies during the remaining days of the bet I am royally screwed. Any band aid solutions will be most welcome.
Why is it that when you are so confident you are going to win...(won't complete that since I may jinx the outcome)
Monday, June 25, 2007
Day Twenty Two: Monday Blues
Boy had to make sure I am capturing my day to day activities for you readers out there. This is a typical Monday morning. Hard start but we do need to get the week going.
Remember if it weren't for Mondays though we wouldn't have Fridays, Saturdays or Sundays. Btw, had to upload again. There was a glitch in the earlier upload and lost the title card.
Remember if it weren't for Mondays though we wouldn't have Fridays, Saturdays or Sundays. Btw, had to upload again. There was a glitch in the earlier upload and lost the title card.
Sunday, June 24, 2007
Day Twenty One: Dancing MOG
Hey all. Uploading a vid of how I spend my Saturday nights while everyone is out on the town. Can't miss on the action can I.
Day Twenty One: Is it really eavesdropping?
For example, if you had a neighbor that was just naturally loud and you had chanced upon hearing things while it was all silent in your apartment, does that constitute eavesdropping?
Now if I intentionally placed a glass against the wall and listened that would be blatant eavesdropping.
Yet somehow you get drawn to what you hear. Is it in our nature to be voyeurs? To look and listen and watch while others aren't aware we are?
Now if it were karaoke night and all of the singers were never going to be stars even if they belted like they thought they were divas I would just plug my ears.
This one seems interesting. Looks like a lovers spat. Mr. Man appears to have been caught with his hand in someone else's cookie jar. Okay maybe I should just plug my ears. Or
Now if I intentionally placed a glass against the wall and listened that would be blatant eavesdropping.
Yet somehow you get drawn to what you hear. Is it in our nature to be voyeurs? To look and listen and watch while others aren't aware we are?
Now if it were karaoke night and all of the singers were never going to be stars even if they belted like they thought they were divas I would just plug my ears.
This one seems interesting. Looks like a lovers spat. Mr. Man appears to have been caught with his hand in someone else's cookie jar. Okay maybe I should just plug my ears. Or
Day Twenty One: Really quiet
It does appear quiet at weekends. Maybe everyone is out on a gimmick night. Miss that so much. Well just around nine more days anyway.
Have a good weekend everyone.
Have a good weekend everyone.
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