A whole new world!

An ahhh...mazzzing year! Read more here.

We usually heard this phrase with men. Does this only applies to men? It should also be true with women. But I remember when women reach this stage, they tend to panicked, they feel like they're too old to do something or too old for everything. Yes! we might be too old for something but not for everything. Here are some of the things that I live with and keeps my optimism in life: 1. Staying and keeping in touch with your family. Whatever relationship you have with your family, and whether you're near or far keeping in touch with them helps. 2. Surround yourself with good friends that you can laugh and get silly with. 3. Find comfort with your spirituality. All my life having faith in God, gives me more strength and hope with everything that I want to do or I wish for in life. 4. Find something to do that you enjoy , always have an activity that you find interesting and that you love doing it.Like my ekindling.org, my OLPC community and singles for christ ac...

Today ...i thank God for my God's gift. This song ...I shared with my family and friends. 'This year finally the planets are lining up for me.' and the story begins now... Lyrics | Chantal Kreviazuk - This Year lyrics

It’s been a while that I haven’t been away for a getaway, let’s see how’s San Francisco, CA truly a combination of modern and classic lifestyle. The city cafes, shops and restaurants are cozy and have their own uniqueness and character. San Francisco downtown area, I can say that it's partly modern but it has its classic mystery on it. The cable cars around San Francisco really show the timeless quality of the city. I love the 'trolly ride' it's just a perfect sample of its particular classic look. The shops, buildings and houses that surround the city manifest the modern part of the place, of course the famous landmark of San Francisco ‘the golden gate’ I’m lucky to still a picture of the bridge on a sundown and still see the clearly the hanging bridge. What's interesting to visit San Francisco is its nearby cities and bay areas that surrounds the place. Few hours’ drive will brings you to nice beaches and state parks. The scenery going to Yosemite Park is r...

Where did I left off...? It's hard to back-track maybe these pictures would help me look-back 2010. Indeed, it seems 2010 just waved to all and quickly introduce 2011. It's still twelve months fast, although it was quick, 2010 was still a great year to celebrate. Enjoy my 2010 random photos.

@raritanvalcc The Theatre "The Great Russian Nutcracker" http://ping.fm/4l5av

A big day for eKindlers! Lubang XO Official Launching! Goodluck @eKindling, #olpc

Kudos to the former NCC employees headed by Meg Simpson for bringing the 1st OLPC XO deployment in PH. @ekindling go/Remote_Pilot_Deployment_in_Lubang#Donor.27s_List

Philippine Hospitality is one of the characteristic that stands out among Filipinos. This is a common trait that Filipinos are known for, especially to most foreigners who have traveled around the country. They will even go out of their way to ensure guest feels comfortable. I remember my mom would have a set of towels, blankets and other stuff prepared and reserved for visitors, given that we don't have much of those for us to use. But it is a primary and mandatory custom. Although we are not the only people in the world who can be friendly and welcoming, but this characteristic is exceptional among us. Actually, there's no country in Southeast Asia where foreigners are so well welcomed as in the Philippines . I know, Thailand , Japan or China are also hospitable, but remain distant. Compare to the Filipino hospitality where in our smile is not politely distant, it is spontaneous and from the heart. What really makes "Philippine Hospitality" exceptional? Here ...

Boston is a place with so much character. You can tell by its old historical architecture and diverse people around. A pleasant place to go, the nearby neighborhoods that offers different ambiance and picturesque place that every tourist will enjoy. The historical places, the several firsts, like the Boston Library that I ended up staying for hours ...it's just staying in an ambiance of hotel...:) the first public school and the college ( Harvard College ). I've enjoyed also the artsy, hip and fab people around! I can say that it's because of the many colleges and universities within the city and surrounding area, that makes it always lively and busy. But, of course I won't forget my first ride to the "T" (Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA)in which it's one of the first underground rapid transit system in the United States . In which, I was welcomed by a red alert fire alarm, wow! a welcome buzzz...:) and fortunately it just lasted a...

My nosiness says...on OLPC:vision vs reality

It's been a year now, since I've been gone from my home country Philippines . Being far away from home, as in literally far...not just a 1o hours drive or an hour flight. Thanks to all these social media ( facebook , blogs , twitter ) and this "techno world"... it ease out our longings for our families and friends. How is it going? Well, it's tough to be physically out of sight from your family and friends, the proximity of being with them. Another thing, which the one that I find hard the most, is to give up the comfort zone that you used to for a long time. The bliss of being used to everything that you have been doing. It's quite a challenge...everything is quite different ...culturally and the way of life ... and it's indeed a dare. A year fast now... and really looking forward to a different kind of experience... a year in a new environment was really a rewarding experience for me...did I ever questioned myself of having this change nope...is it ea...

This Mozilla Open Education course , was a great way to connect me again to the academe industry. A perfect way to blend my education and technology background. It's true you never get old when we talk about learning. Especially this whole concept of Open learning and pedagogy. The Open pedagogical thing just impresses me and takes much more of my time. I'm thinking how this OER(Open Educational Resources) are viewed in the developing country?. Like us in the Philippines, the educational system is very much govern by traditional educators. Don't get me wrong, I'm not really, saying that there's no hope for them to be open in this kind of Open pedagogical learning. This is just a matter of creating an awareness and feeding them information. I believe they will definitely get involve and embrace this change in the Philippine education. Let's see when this awareness happens ..who knows...maybe sooner...;) hope this cloud that's into my mind will pour so...

It's been a while that I have not been blogging....both here and my nosiness space...:) Been so pre-occupied with so many things....well in-short just been lazy ...lol! Let me share with you my thoughts about this 90-10 principle...before you open and check the presentation it's all about how we react to something or to everything especially if we are in a difficult situation. Do we maintain our coolness? :) This is just a remarkable principle to live by...I remember about a very similar situation, where in I thought of this 90-10 principle One day, me and a friend decided to have a dinner and stopped by Olive Garden an Italian restaurant, not so fancy but not too casual. We're a bit hungry and also in a hurry to grab a bite. And we're greeted and seated by a very enthusiastic and very bubbly waitress. Isn't a nice feeling... here you are tired and hungry ....and here's somebody ... warmly and gladly assisting you...offered us and entertained us with their...

Let's see if my busyness is equal to business. Whatever it takes, busy for me is something to be thankful. :) Wondering why? ... if we have something to do, that means we're not idle or lazy. An opportunity for us to keep moving. But for some busy for them is just an excuse to something, like not calling a loved one, friend or a missed occasion. :) Let me recall how's my "busyness" for the past weeks. Had a great time in Ohio, what a long drive!, long drive is sometimes great if you're just the passenger lol! You have time to look around, think while napping ( how's is it possible? lol) well, it's possible for me...it's just like day dreaming! :). A time to appreciate the quietness of the green surroundings that we passed by and just merely a get away. My online course in Open Education is almost over. Collaborating with people around the globe with same interest is amazing. Exploring the many possibilities of this new learning culture. Defi...

Awestrucked by all these different colors that brought about by Spring. :) Last week was really an awesome week and weather, well aside from my fabulous celebration *wink* :) To a hectic schedule weekends, the "Open Everything event @ NYC" was great. Down to a beautiful weather, flowers are everywhere, made me wonder if they just planted those flowers but they're really in some unexpected places popping around in red, yellow, white and pink ... trees have different flowers too...how beautiful to look at...I said before spring comes, maybe I wouldn't like Spring because I don't like rains...just because I had much of it when I was growing up hahaha! but it brings flowers... now I believe on the saying "April rains brings May flowers" :) now I'm, luvin it..especially I can wear now lighter clothes as compare to the thick clothes of winter. :) The colors of spring is like nature's way of saying, "What a refreshing day to celebrate!" Fr...

What a beautiful day to celebrate. The sun is up...the weather is nice and the crisp spring smell was very inviting. The birds are chirping, feels like greeting me ...just like all my friends and families twittering around to send all their wishes. So, since the weather was so inviting with all the birds chirping, I went outside and say thank you to them. :) Nothing beats this beautiful weather after a chilly winter time. The morning coffee, sitting, looking around and a quiet time outside, was really wonderful to celebrate this special day, even away from friends and families. Lord, thank you for another year of mighty wonders and surprises!;)) ANd to my families and friends who never fails to send all their wishes and prayers. The more that I think I'm older, the more that I feel younger. *wink* Hahaha! I love you all! Sharing to you the lovely morning outside!

Finally, started a new blog where in I'll be posting about Open Education, OLPC and it's more on the professional interest I have. :) Here's my new blog post: Nos-i-Ness

Is this a real laptop machine or just one of those v-tech toys? This is a very usual comments that you would hear everytime they see this XO. Well, for one it looks like a toy, and yes this is design for kids ages 5-12 though adults too will find this interesting.:) Anyway learning is never ending. Yes, this XO machine is real...:) works and perform just like the usual laptops. The only difference with this laptop is that, this small machine has a big mission . The activities are basically design for kids to explore on and its very energy efficient and functional. A great tool to enhance kid's desires to learn new things and go beyond what they can do. Every activity in the XO laptop is designed and developed collaboratively by experts from the academe and IT industry. So, if you are a software developer and have the passion and idea that you think would be beneficial to the children of the world write us help AT laptop dot org or explore the possibility of contributing on ...

What is it like to spending summer time in the Philippines ? Getting what I meant? Yea, missing the summer activities and the weather, though it doesn't just gets warmer ...but hotter. :) Summer is always fun in the Philippines , as everybody have their own plans to getaway/outing with families, friends and organization or companies. I always love summer time...for one it such a bliss to be somewhere closer to the sea and nature ...and neither you're with your family or friends. It just gives me a luxury of being at rest...a time that we stop planning, thinking and just as we are...laughing, eating or trying some water sports or beach activities. It's very refreshing. So, remember guys keep away from all your tech gadgets while on the beach or while having your summer getaway. :) Enjoy your summer!!! Some nice beaches we have in the Philippines . Stay away from getting sun burn folks! Have fun this hot summer time!