No More Resolutions - New Year's Resist-olutions!

New year, new life and new resolutions to break. What's new with that? With all the new things going around us, only one thing is constant and that is change. You've heard it a lot of times before but this time, stop hearing it. Understand it. Change is good if the change is for the good. You're big enough to know what's right and wrong -- this is what our parents always tell us. If you've never been told that, well, at least you know now. This year, I won't be having a New Year's resolution. Instead, I'll be making some New Year's Resist-olutions.

At least for me, I'm going to let you know what changes I want for myself in the coming 2012 and when the year ends, I can look back on this 2012 resist-olution (New year's resolution, reverse psychology way). We've always been promising stuff like, I'll go to gym starting January (No wonder gym membership up in January), or I shall wake earlier to do more productive things, this year, I'll do it the other way around. I'll make 3 resist-olution.

Fire Cracker First Aid, Warnings and Reminders for New Year's Eve

How was your vacation/ staycation/ workcation so far? Time sure flies fast and now, it's the end of a month-long celebration and a the beginning of a new year. 2011 has brought us a lot of challenges, new experiences and adventures. You know what would be better? Ending the year with a bang, but not literally. Be with your families, celebrate by eating in moderation, have fun even without dealing with fire crackers. It's dangerous enough that it's inside your homes. What more if someone ingested it or get injured by it?

Here are some tips and reminders to have an injury-free celebration. (Send this to relatives and friends. Being informed is a good way to prevent injuries. Don't say you weren't informed. I informed you.)

Kota Kinabalu Itinerary

Our Kota Kinabalu trip was an unplanned one. I was supposed to go to India a year back but was cancelled for several reasons. This is the result of the re-booked tickets. We booked the flight prior to me leaving for Australia last March 2011 and since this KK trip is still 8 months away, we just left it that way without planning anything.

A month before the trip, we started to panic. We didn't have anything prepared. I did my usual cramming and thank God, everything was alright. Hotels, tours and activities -- All set! I want to share with you guys our 6-day itinerary. 6 days might seem too long but we wanted to make this one a vacation rather than a tour.. there's a huge difference running around and enjoying the place leisurely.

Some facts about Kota Kinabalu or KK:
* Formerly known as Jesselton
* Capital of Sabah state in East Malaysia
* Also the capital of the West Coast Division of Sabah

Proboscis Monkey and Firefly Tour (Kota Kinabalu)

The Jetty at Night

One of the most recommended tourist stuff to do in Kota Kinabalu is the Proboscis Monkey and firefly tour. If you do a search for the Proboscis monkey, you'll find it very weird looking. They are also called long-nosed monkeys. Also known as "bekantan" in Malay, they are reddish-brown arboreal Old World monkey that is endemic to the south-east Asian island of Borneo.

The monkey also goes by the Malay name monyet belanda ("Dutch monkey"), or even orang belanda ("Dutchman"), as Indonesians remarked that the Dutch colonisers often had a similarly large belly and nose.

Shangri-La Rasa Ria Nature Reserve

If you're planning to go on a vacation in Kota Kinabalu, Shangri-La Rasa Ria Resort is the way to go. Ranked number 2 out of 80 hotels in Kota Kinabalu (Trip Advisor Ranking), this resort boasts an engaging range of facilities and activities, including a nature reserve for Orangutans to educate visitors and guests.

For our 5th day in Kota Kinabalu, we arrived at the reserve around 845am. Take note that most activities here start at 9am onwards. Refer to the list of activities and schedule here: List of activities in Shangri-La Kota Kinabalu.

Kota Kinabalu Island Hopping (Manukan and Mamutik Island)

From our hotel, it was only a few minutes drive to the port where the start of our island hopping tour is. We are not going to the usual Jesselton port. Our tour arranged our island hopping adventure via Sutera Harbor. If you plan to do the island hopping tour on your own, read this.

Weather was perfect but not for us. We don't want too much sun. That's why I decided not to go swimming/snorkeling. I know it's such a waste because we've traveled all the way to KK and do island hopping but not go swimming. We just planned to sit around and relax.

Most Affordable Globe Blackberry Plan

I admit I'm an iPhone addict. Never did I imagine myself using a BlackBerry because it was expensive to maintain one as I have to subscribe to BIS. Early this year, my Fiance bought the BB9780. She's having fun using it with BB social. For just 300 pesos a month, she can access social networking sites, including sending unlimited BBM! She can't access the internet though because you need BBMax to access it all. That's going to cost you around 599 pesos.

Just recently, the supposedly expensive BlackBerry Internet Service (BIS) plan from Globe is now made affordable!!! This is Globe's latest offer -- For only 599 pesos a month, you get to fully unleash your BlackBerry's potential with BBMax PLUS a free BlackBerry unit!

Official iPhone 4S Postpaid and Prepaid Price from Globe and Smart

Details below.

Globe iPhone4S Trade-in Offer

At the press conference this morning for the iPhone 4S launch, Globe announced that they will offer a trade-in scheme for old iPhone 3G, iPhone 3GS and iPhone 4 users.

Globe has set up a trade-in scheme for existing iPhone users who want to upgrade their Apple devices for the ultimate experience. Users of Globe-issued iPhone 3G, iPhone 3GS and iPhone 4 in good working condition can trade-in their units at a specified trade-in value, which may be applied and treated as a discount for qualified purchases or availments of iPhone 4S at designated Globe stores and launch venues on December 16, 2011. 

The scheme applies for all existing prepaid and postpaid subscribers of Globe.Aside from the trade-in, Globe subscribers can also get a voucher which will entitle them to a 20% discount when they purchase an original iPhone 4 case. The price slash is available until December 31.

Mechanics to join this offer:
(Update: Check out the value of your iPhone below for the trade-in)

Globe iPhone 4S Launch

I was invited to the iPhone 4S launch by Globe last night held at the Ayala Museum. It was not a grand launch. The launch was just right -- party, food, booze, entertainment and the product itself. There were no lavish raffles and giveaway to attract people and subscribers. It's just the way I expected a product launch would be. Globe had no raffle that night to the attendees and customers.

On screen: First Pinoy Globe iPhone 4S user: President Noynoy Aquino

On stage: Globe President and CEO Ernest L.Cu

Entertainment for the night: Kaskade

Kaskade bringing the house down!

Exclusive Christmas Globe Tattoo Treat with Bo's Coffee and The Lighthouse Marina Resort

Still stuck there in your seat thinking of what gift to give to your relatives and friends this Christmas? Why not click that mouse and go to Globe's online shop and give a gift that any person would be excited to receive!

Globe has an online shop selling Tattoo sticks and Tattoo MyFi! If you've been following my blog, you'll know that I was a Globe mobile broadband user since 2008. Tried another network in between but the best will surely make you come back. In terms of mobile broadband speeds, I am very much happy with my Globe Tattoo. I'm on plan 1299 and I use it with Tattoo MyFi. Streaming videos is a breeze! No more play-pause-play-pause moments! I personally am using it and I highly recommend Globe Tattoo Mobile Broadband.

iPhone 4s Philippine Debut - Globe and Smart

A lot of people are going to get the most wonderful phone in the most wonderful time of the year this year! iPhone 4S will be released on December 16, 2011 here in the Philippines! To make things more exciting, you can actually already pre-order your units!

What's the reason that you have to be excited about in this new iPhone 4s? I'll put it in 2 sections here in my blog and read which section you like. It's for those who wants to buy or just stay with their iPhone 4.

Christmas Season? Let Visa Debit Card Handle It Like a Boss!

♫"It's the most wonderful time of the year..."♪ Yes, it should be the most wonderful time of the year! Reunions, parties, shopping for presents, dinners, more presents and the list goes on! Although the real essence of Christmas is not all those merriment, we must admit that this is one of the most sought after months in the whole year, specially for the kids and kids at heart AND spending will be inevitable.

There's a lot of surprises this December! Not only am I talking about gifts but also unexpected dinners and expenses! This is when I get to appreciate my Visa Debit card more. I was at the mall over the weekend when I remembered that I have to pay my Globe bill. I lined up and when it was my turn already, I forgot to check if I have cash. Lo and behold! I forgot that I spent my cold cash on some shopping I did earlier that day in the mall! Do I line up again? No way!

Miniature Christmas City

Christmas is in the air indeed!

I've been busy lately but I wanted to share our Christmas City at home! I have uploaded a short video of it. I'll be uploading photos of it by next week. Enjoy!



Cheftonio
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