Because we miss you...

Raych here are three reasons why you should come back here hehehe ...

KFC SM Mega Mall Building A
They still have KFC in building B but the one in building A is much bigger. It even has a playplace (and Jen badly wants to enter it, though she is not allowed to), a dessert counter and a function room.

Envy our gravyyyy hahaha...




McDonalds El Pueblo
No, we were not in McDo St. Francis, and yes! McDo El Pueblo just opened. I think their terrace is cool, we should hang out there sometime.

Here are our pics with some mascots.






Yellow Cab SM Mega Mall Building A
It's beside KFC. It's probably three times the size of Yellow Cab at St. Francis.

Care for some hot wings?







We'd love to visit these new restaurants with you Raych! Baby come back.. hahahaha

Green! Green! Green!

You're green, the color of growth and vigor. Good-hearted and giving, you have a knack for finding and bringing out the best in people. Green is the most down-to-earth color in the spectrum — reliable and trustworthy. People know they can count on you to be around in times of need, since your concern for people is genuine and sincere. You take pride in being a good friend. For you, success is measured in terms of personal achievement and growth, not by status or position. Rare as emeralds, greens are wonderful, natural people. It truly is your color!

What's your color?

Sana Naman

by Session Road


eto nag-aaway na naman tayo
namomroblema, nagpapahiya
minsan pinalalampas ko na lng
kahit nasasaktan
paano na lang

ayoko na ng kunwarian,nakakailang
nakakapagod pag-usapan
'la ring pupuntahan

sana naman
maibalik ang nakaraan
at nang matutunan
na 'wag kang iwanan
sana naman
maibalik ang nakaraan
ng 'di sya masayang
sana ako'y, pakinggan

eto binabalewala mo lang ako
nagmamakaawa, ako'y nagpapaunawa
pero kahit na ang labo mo
aking papatunayan
na tanging ikaw lang

sana...sana..sana...sana naman...sana......

Sun Certified Programmer daw oh :)

It was November last year when I took the Sun Certified Programmer for the Java 2 Platform, Standard Edition 1.4 (CX-310-035) exam. The test, according to the Sun site, 'is for programmers experienced in using the basic syntax and structure of the Java programming language.' My original plan was to take it this year but the company's training department announced that they have spare Sun vouchers that will expire in barely two weeks. Since I thought that I'm better in cramming (hehehe pasaway) than in long-time reviewing, I, along with other officemates took the risk.

The exam consists of 62 questions and the passing score is 52% (that's 32 out of 61). The review guideline says that you should have 6-12 months java programming experience. Personally speaking, I think that reading reviewers and taking mock exams can do you more good than having actual experience but not reading at all (well of course experience + review is a win-win situation :)). Not that actual coding experience won't help you, it's just that most of the questions are based on the standard features of the language, and some of these features are not commonly used by programmers. One thing to remember when reading review materials: don't let the idea that 'the exam is very very tricky' get deep into you. Thinking about that while taking the exam will cause more confusion. And don't let your nerves overcome you. And one more thing! choose a good testing center :-P

We were advised to read the following books:

1. Sun Certified Programmer & Developer for Java 2 Study Guide (Exam 310-035 & 310-027) by Kathy Sierra, Bert Bates

2. Addison Wesley-Programmer's Guide to Java Certification, A Comprehensive Primer, Second Edition-fly

I would recommend Bates since it discusses the topics in a very interesting way. Both books have sample questions at the end of every chapter, answers are also provided.


The following are some mock exams that you can find on the net:
Java Ranch Rule Roundup Game - good to start with since it's easier compared to other mock exams
Marcus Green Mock Exams - questions are comparable to the actual exam


With the advent of Java 5, Sun also released this new certification exam:
Sun Certified Programmer for the Java 2 Platform, Standard Edition 5.0 (CX-310-055)
and this update exam for those who have already taken the Java 2 Platform exam:
Sun Certified Programmer for the Java 2 Platform, Standard Edition 5.0 Upgrade Exam (CX-310-056)

Love, Peace, Respect, Joy, Hope and Faith

10 pm - we were on our way home when the cab driver suddenly pulled over in the middle of the road and rolled the window down to witness something.

I was shocked to see almost half of a man's body situated under a revo, his bicycle lying beside him. Whenever I witness this type of accident I always take pity on the person who is run into. Not this time. The cab driver recounts that he saw the man drive his way towards the revo, he seemed drunk. He said that he also saw the revo slow down when the latter's driver eyed the man on his bike. What really struck me was the reaction of the man who's driving the revo. When the thing happened, he immediately got off the car, approached the injured, and in a panicky voice said, " Ano po nangyyayari sa inyo?!!!" Considering the situation and the fact that he looks way older than the injured, I was expecting him to say "@#%& anong problema mo?!", or "#$%^# nagpapakamatay ka ba?" Instead of anger, I saw pity and worry on the man's eyes. He was trembling to carry he guy as he asked for help.

This made me ponder. When everything seems annoying and irritating, it will never be fair to think that the world is so cruel. I know that there are many who are like that 'cool guy' but his sole existence will make you think that there is always a reason to do our part in making our world a better place (sounds cliche huh?).

I recall another story worth recounting. I was a working student back then; I worked for Pizza Hut. I was assigned at the dining area that day and was quite busy. I served several tables and was shocked when I saw that one of the tables was already vacated. There were many incidents when customers take advantage of peak periods and 'run away' immediately after eating without paying their bill. I was about to cry thinking about the big bill left by the customers. My hope that they will come back almost faded away as an hour passed. Still I prayed. I don't know if it's a miracle... they came back! They didn't actually 'run away' they just forgot to pay the bill because they were chatting on their way out. I was teary-eyed when I talked to the customers. I almost gave one of them a hug. I said "thank you talaga ma'am as in sobra ang bait nyo po." Then she replied, "it's okay, mabait ka din kasi." My manager gave me a sincere smile.

So there you go, these stories are sparks of hope for those who feel like the whole world turned them down. You might grow weary and tired of doing what's right when you think that everyone around you are so focused on their wrongdoings. Try to see the good side of every man or every situation. Surely even the most cruel criminal has a soft spot :). Just always do what's right and everything will fall in its place.

Cheers to a New Year full of Love, Peace, Respect, Joy, Hope and Faith.


Galatians 6:9
Let us not be weary in doing good, for we will reap in due season, if we don't give up.