Since the semester has started and I can not find time to squeeze in any technology to blog about on this lonely space in the blog world, here are some links that I have been using when I started working on my technology-based job:

1. Learning Space - an open university type of website where you can get some reading materials that are easy to understand and read. There are also professionals who can be emailed if you have some questions about technology, business or other areas that are being offered.

2. World Web 5 - my ever reliable offline web dictionary. All laptops and desktops that I used have this widget at the right bottom tray. This is easy to use and very helpful. Easy to download and free.

3. SBA - Business Administration Program of the United States. It includes lectures on business related issues.

I hope this list will help those who are interested in Technology Management. It actually have almost everything.

I know that a deadline is near. But I can not help it,I need to have that new blog. A blog to document the things during my no-work-no-school time, even if it only steal away few minutes from those busy worlds. For those who are interested to know what I do during my free time, link me up.

Before my workload got too heavy, I have taken into consideration taking sports activities instead of signing up for a gym membership. Sports is more fun than working out using gym equipment. With the financial crisis, gym membership can be one of those you can forego to save. In fact, I have been thinking of investing on sports. I can not decide yet, but I think ballgames are one of the great sports that I can get into. I had a background on volleyball since its one of my sports in college but baseball or softball can be a great choice too. When I was in high school the most favored sport is soccer, so somehow can also something I can consider.

I have been searching the web where to get the things I might need for those sports. Surprisingly, there is a site that can provide all the things to get started. I was able find blogs and other information from this site about soccer, softball, baseball, football, volleyball and even cheerleading. Being a cheerleader has been one of the things that caught my interest when I was younger but I never get into doing it. I am afraid of heights or being tossed around to get myself into joining organizations for cheerleading. On the other hand, the cheerleading stuff are all so nice. You can find shops here if you feel like availing those cute stuff. Or articles that can inspire you to engage into sports.

As of now, with all the information that I found on those sites it seems so difficult to decide. But of course, with the complete data that I need it will be easier to think things over. And the stuff are all there. Maybe I will have to give it time so that I can make a decision. For now, I will be reading all those blogs so that I can understand what team sports suits my personality and schedule.

This week is a busy one for me. I am glad that those site made it easier for me to squeeze in all the things needed to go over to have a background on my physical fitness needs.

I hope you got to surf them too because I assure you that they are helpful.

We were busy on weekends but baking has been a neglected activity in the house. Last week, we tried cookies. We cheated. We used a pancake mix. And here's the result:



cookies look too pale for me.




Here's the batch of cookies that we had.

and the "cheat"



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Yesterday I tried bento. Since there is not much leftover in the house, I came up with a fruit bento.





I'll try a real bento next time.

One of the subjects taught during my undergraduate studies is environmental engineering. One of the lessons I learned is that resources is important to keep a manufacturing running. It is actually a common sense. You preserve the environment because you are not living for just for today; there is the future to consider.

The first thing that came to mind since getting green became one of the things I want to include in my daily existence is the so-talked about carbon footprint. I have searched the net to understand it. Technically, I found the meaning of carbon footprint. In fact, I was able to read some articles that subjected some known celebrities who are great contributors of carbon and other greenhouse gases in the atmosphere to ridicule. It was a surprise that mere transportation in the air (airplane) contributes to the greenhouse gases that eventually results to climate change. I wonder if they were told why they were on the top contributors before they were accused. I tried to read more and finally came across the Kyoto Protocol. I was able to read few pages but I definitely have to stop. My search for a greener environment is not just reading articles and knowing the technical aspects. I am looking for something that will have tangible results. But for those who are interested to be educated on the protocols and other technical know how on carbon footprint, click here.

I, however, prefers to go and find something that will have more tangible product or process. So my current reading project (despite the reading materials assigned in school) is focused on the EPA website. One of the thing that interested me most is the Energy Star.




I know that it somehow helps in the environment but never occurred to me how big is the contribution. A blog is dedicated for this, and you can find there good topics that can help in your budget as well. It's not just doing the right thing, the website also provide information on energy conservation (that somehow can a gain in the budget) as well.

Forgive me for writing personal stuff once in awhile. And this is one of those "personal stuff" that pops up every now and then.

It caught me off guard. I was too self-absorbed I did not notice.

Pardon me for overstaying your kindness. And for making you feel manipulated. And also for pushing you to the wall. I am at fault. It's not my upbringing or past experiences. I have been busy pursuing goals and killing enemies that I forgot to be a friend. Its always been "me". Me, that matters. Me that should be the priority. "Me", for everything that surrounds me.

Of course I care. Always cared about you. I just don't show it.

Don't worry, I'll get out of your way for now. It seems that I have been ruining most of your days.