To and Fro

It'd be surprised if anyone out there has yet to experience a carpool. Whether you're the one doing the picking up or vice versa, I believe that the etiquette in doing/asking for one is the same.

Here's something that I want to say after experiencing my most recent carpool.

Be on bloody time....


Regardless of which side of the track you're on make sure that you stick to the time agreed upon. 8-ish doesn't mean quarter to 9. It means between 8-8:15, latest being 8:30.

Why it's rude: 


For the ones riding:
Yes, while I know as much as everybody that they should learn to wait since they're the one's asking for the ride and beggars can't be choosers, but come on...making them wait for an entire hour?

Not only is it inconsiderate but haven't you thought about the fact that they would have prepared early and/or rushed to get to the area where you agreed to meet so that they wouldn't keep YOU waiting out there?

For the ones that are doing the pick-up:
You're already the one who offered to do the pick up, hasn't it crossed your mind that you agreed at that certain time for a reason (getting tickets, managing to avoid a line/traffic, etc.)? After all, it's already most likely under your convenience that you're travelling. It wouldn't really hurt to follow a time since there are already others to be put under consideration, would it?

Long story short: Be on time. It keeps people happy and prevents rifts (even if momentary) among friends.

Downloading Videos from the Internet

So I've been wondering for some time if there were any decent programs to download capture flash video and audio from any website to your computer. I mean, I'm sure that there are software out there that enables people to download video and audio materials from sites like youtube and facebook but sometimes it's limited to those sites that have high traffic.

What if you want to download something from another site?

While looking around I coincidentally was introduced to this nifty little program that's called JCopia that ensures successful downloads from any website that you can find video or audio clips (even streams!).

The software even has a free trial version that lets users take it out on for a little test run to see if it works for them. For me it seems promising so hey, why not give it a try?

Basic Manners: Late Night Calls

Okay, here's the thing. I wouldn't mind if you're a little kid breaking this basic rule but if you're a fully grown 20 year old and you still do this, that's crossing the line buddy.

Isn't it considered rude already to call after 7:30pm for no good reason at all?

Here's a little something so that all of you know where I'm coming from.

It's already past 10 in the EVENING and suddenly the phone rings.

Most of the people here are already asleep and I'm still up trying to understand this html book that I have so that I can utilize it. So in knowing the former, I head up 2 flights of stairs to reach the phone worrying that it might be some emergency call.

Lo and behold. It's an old acquaintance of mine calling to ask if I had the number of a person she clearly knows I don't even speak to anymore. After doing so she attempts to bring up idle chatter.

Annoyed, upset and what have you, I told her I couldn't stay on the phone since it was late and also because I feel the glares directed at me since my uncle woke up because of the ringing phone.

My issue here is that I already told her about a thousand times (Exaggerated but you get my point) that she shouldn't call at such a late hour. I was so tempted to tell her that it's part of basic manners and phone etiquette but I stopped myself as to not embarrass her.

But man oh man this is just irritating.

So remember kids, if you don't want people thinking about you like what I'm doing right now DON'T call past 7:30pm unless it's an emergency.

Let’s be honest here..

Okay, so as people know, everyone has a pet peeve. I just thought it would be interesting if I share some of mine just so people can know just a little bit more about me.

Besides being interrupted while on my laptop, there is absolutely one other thing that pisses me off on a good day.

Waking up the wrong way.

“How does that happen?” you may ask. Well I’ll tell you.

1. The Shocker

I’m peacefully sleeping and then suddenly someone barges in and goes off screaming his/her head off telling me to wake up for one reason or another that doesn’t even need me to be up (i.e. Asking where their magazine is/ if I ate the chocolate). It happens, seriously and I do not appreciate my adrenalin at it’s peak the moment I wake up. Everytime this happens to me I always end up experiencing a mild palpitation and that’s not a good way to start the day. AT ALL.

2. Happy Feet

A sure fire sign that I’m not ready to have kids yet. Definitely.

I do NOT appreciate having toddlers wake me up by putting their cute little feet or hands smack in my face. Nuff said.

3. The Tickler

Oh hell. NO. Absolutely NO. I like being tickled when I’m awake but as a way to actually wake me up? I don’t think so!

4. iTunez

Look, you may have a wonderful voice that I’d enjoy listening to on any other occasion but the moment I hear you belting out a tune within hearing range while I sleep and actually find myself fully waking up to it? You’re in big trouble.

5. The Cat Paw

Cuddling is a nice way to wake up, I’ll admit that but do take note that there’s a difference between cuddling and pawing someone awake. It’s an irritating way to wake up to. Imagine feeling those swipes against your skin and chances are when you wake up and you’re not in the mood and feel something brushing up against you in a not gentle way. It ticks you off.

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Well I guess that’s it for today’s entry.

Until next time~

The Little Things

In the early stages of a relationship, it is understandable that a couple would always want to spend more time with one another as well as pampering their significant other to the point that their wallets are already complaining.

After a few months, the glamor wears off and everything seems to go through a huge roller coaster ride.

Problems come up, and dates become harder and harder to schedule. Soon your picture perfect partner is nothing but an ordinary guy/girl that you just happen to see everyday or a few times a week.

But once you get past that initial hard ships and “Reality Sinking In” phase, I assure you it just gets easier. It’s fun actually once you get past those insecurities and reality checks.

You start learning something new everyday about the person you’re with and soon, after being awed and flattered by the big things he/she usually does it becomes the little things that s/he does.

Holding your hand as you walk, nuzzling your cheek to show affection and sometimes even just sitting beside you and allowing you to lean your head on his/her shoulder is already enough to send your heart fluttering.

It’s the little things really…that keeps a relationship strong and stable. It’s something that I wish people would realize that instead of looking forward to the big and grand things, they learn to appreciate the small favors and gestures that their partners do.

And maybe…just maybe…a little more love would go around.