To those browsing through this blog, I’ve decided on a new look for it. It’s still a work in progress, but I’m planning to make a theme inspired by World of Warcraft. Unfortunately, WordPress requires payment for really customized themes. Until such a time that I can really post regularly, I don’t think I’ll consider [...]
August 28, 2008
Categories: trivial matters . . Author: counterflow . Comments: Leave a Comment
I know, it’s too late for that. But this is my first post for the new year, so the title stays. So many things have happened between this post and the last, and all I have to show for it are a lot of unfinished drafts. Why is it so hard to keep updating your [...]
January 8, 2008
Categories: trivial matters . Tags: computer problems, mundane, new year . Author: counterflow . Comments: Leave a Comment
Yesterday, I finally got my gifts from girlfriend for Christmas. I got Call of Duty 4 and an illustrated novel by Terry Pratchett. I also received a gift from PJ, a glass chess set. Looking at my loot, my sister (the one whose mass distorts the earth’s gravity) was appalled that there [...]
December 20, 2007
Categories: trivial matters . Tags: christmas, computer games, gifts, girlfriend . Author: counterflow . Comments: 1 Comment
As a kid, I was a fan of The Crystal Maze. I think it was shown on RPN 9, and I remember that at one point, I had this fervent wish to join the show and set records. Check out the website!
Below is a map of the maze in its fourth series. [...]
December 18, 2007
Categories: trivial matters . Tags: history, television . Author: counterflow . Comments: 4 Comments
That benighted land ruled by the insane Kim Jong-Il is now open for tourists! The website of the group that offers the tours seem to be quite frank about the situation any tourist will face in the Hermit Kingdom. Although I am not a fan of Communist countries, I must say that I’m sorely tempted [...]
December 13, 2007
Categories: trivial matters . Tags: north korea, tours, travel . Author: counterflow . Comments: Leave a Comment
Earlier, while waiting for a cab along Katipunan Avenue, I saw a van with a tall cup of coffee placed on the roof. I flagged the cab down and told the lady who got off about their problem. Initially, I was offended when she did not bother to acknowledge what I said and reached for [...]
December 12, 2007
Categories: trivial matters . Tags: starbucks, traffic . Author: counterflow . Comments: 2 Comments
A kind (or damned?) soul has posted a link on Facebook that led to a site that sells “alternative Christmas presents”. While I consider myself pretty liberal on matters of religion, some of the gifts were a bit difficult to accept in the spirit of fun. There’s this USB drive in the shape of the [...]
December 2, 2007
Categories: trivial matters . Tags: christmas, mundane, online catalog, religion . Author: counterflow . Comments: 4 Comments