Not So Long Distance Relationship

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Straight Talk. All opinions are 100% mine.
Bit of a drama right?.heehee.. I am just too emotional that for some reason I can't stand with the rules I created. I am pertaining about my husband's stay at our apartment in Pasig while at work and told him to just get home here in Cavite every his off from work. This is because I know we have an approaching expenses and we need to tighten our belt more and prepare for our angel. It is a necessity! We just need to sacrifice both since it was just five days. Five days away from each other. And because of this situation, I pray that there is a communication service that has an "Everything you need" plan that can be offer to us. Like for example what Straight Talk provide to their consumers. As I have checked their website  for my mom and her boy friend which is currently  using their service. In Straight Talk there  are no contracts, no surprise bills and no credit checks. Great nationwide coverage and excellent reception/connectivity. And Straight Talk only uses trusted phone manufacturers like LG, Motorola, Kyocera, Nokia and Samsung. Which is favorable to my hubby since most of the manufacturers listed were on his favorite list of gadgets manufacturer. This is also a best choice for like us whose tightening belts on budgets. Their monthly plan which is the “All You Need Plan” meets even the needs of heavy phone users with 1,000 minutes, 1,000 texts and 30 MB of web data. It's so economical and budget friendly to Call a friend  or a loved one from  time to time without worrying much of the expenses. Imagine unlimited calls, text, picture messaging and web for a whole year, for only $499.00! Service includes free from activation, reactivation, or termination fees. Absolutely no hassles to everyone going to be part of their service.
For international services Straight Talk International Long Distance Service is a flexible prepaid calling service that enables you to make international calls from your home, cell or office phone at low rates. I know that everyone will be Hook, line and sinker with these super helpful, affordable services without worries for everything is set , no hidden charges and well explained upon availing the service.
Amazing smart phones; touch screen phones, and app capable phones with features like voice navigation, camera, video recorder, music player, instant messaging, and Bluetooth.
For more information on what these phones offer, please check out these YouTube videos:


Here are some of the testimonials of users who were very satisfied being part of Straight Talk.

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Optimus Black and 2x Lg's Pride

I 've never imagine that this amazing phone would come from LG. I can say that they are giving good competencies lately in our mobile phone industry, in terms of features of course. But following the thread of smartphones, I really never thought that having a dual core processor on a phone just like a high-end laptop or desktop computer would come from this brand and make this O2x gain a monster record in Guinness as "The First DualCore Smartphone".

Since cellphones has been introduced in the market, I always give an eye to the latest. But would anyone be contented by just merely seeing the phone in pictures or in videos? Maybe them but not me, LOL, so I try to sacrifice something or take a little from my savings to have it. In this way, I can compare and differentiate their peculiarity one from the other aside from the fact that I enjoy exploring their assets and flaws.

Once saw this LG Optimus 2X(O2x for short and that 2x stands for dual core processor I think), from a flyer while strolling in the mall with huny, got really amazed for its specs and features. I can't help but to stare every corner of the phone printed on the leaflet with 3D effect, looks really powerful and real smart.

After research and pondering on some instances(budget is the main of course) about this piece of technology, I finally decided to include it in our budget and get one sooner. I am patiently contenting myself with a low-end phone that I'm currently using  because I'm still undecided what model and brand to buy for, but not until now. I lined up many choices but this phone really rocks in terms of everything, and I mean "everything"!
I'll tell you the real score and probably you'll understand the pointers that makes a smartphone a genius phone ;

NOTE: MOST OF THE WORDS SEEMED TO BE UNFAMILIAR OR NEW TO OTHERS THAT MAY PASS BY, FOR BETTER UNDERSTANDING I INCLUDED THE DEFINITIONS OF SOME WORDS REDIRECTED TO WIKIPEDIA (thanks WIKI). 

1.) Tegra2 chipset - a powerful dual-core ARM with 1Ghz speed, I really can't imagine that, plus the GeForce graphics(powered by NVIDIA) which is very familiar to me in terms of desktop and laptop computer with its stunning display, quality and performance especially in the world of gaming.

Benchmark Test sample via Quadrant(picked from YouTube)

2.) 4-inch IPS LCD(In-Plane Switching) capacitive touchscreen -super vibrant and crystal-like display, very nice colour, better viewing angles, battling with iPhone4's retina display and others' AMOLED/Super AMOLED display, I suggest you to have one and get ready to be stunned by this feature!

3.)Whooping 8megapixel camera and HD video recording - a digicam always ready on your hand or in your pocket, you'll surely don't miss any happy moments with you and with anyone else especially bloggers like us. Maybe it would have been much better if LG bundled it with a Xenon flash, that would create a perfect phone. haha, LOL, that's too much to ask for. Another thing is the super-cool 1080p/720p HD video recording. When we talk about 1080p/720p resolution it signifies high-definition television(HDTV) like 16:9 widescreen aspect ratio making a resolution of 1,920 pixels wide by 1,080 high, it's also tagged as FullHD, a really plus factor for the genius O2x.

Here's a sample pictures taken from O2x(courtesy of GSMArena) Click pictures to view its finest!

and here's the 1080p video pride of O2x(picked from YouTube)

at nightime(also from YouTube)

4. HDMI(High Definition Multimedia Interface) port - in line with the FullHD video recording feature, this is also one factor that this O2x has to boast off. It enables your device to connect to your PC, LCD monitor, TV or any device with compatible port, with  this you can watch movies, play games and manage datas on your O2x baby  in a high-definition way. :-)

This is a clear sample of how this HDMI port works(courtesy of PhoneArena)

5.) Threaded messaging - not all phones have this feature, just like having a continuous conversation(chatting) with your friend, no cuts, no interruption. You don't have to go back manually to inbox, outbox, sent items. This help lessen "out of this world" replies, wrong sent and frequently asked "hu u?!"(right?!). Whew, messaging made really easier.

6.) Android OS powered by Google - and lastly the very thing that this o2x made genius, the Android operating system. We can't deny that this OS is one of the most advanced as of today. With its very friendly user interface and market full of free and useful applications any phone can be genius, perfect pair with LG O2x making it real hardcore in the business.

found this pic through google search

*** OS highlights based on my Android experience(with HTC Wildfire);
- tethering mode - you can use your O2x as a modem to connect through the internet if you don't have ISPs at home or you can also pair this O2x to your laptop and connect anywhere, anytime.
- WI-FI hotspot - you can use your phone as a Wi-Fi router, share your internet connection to your friends and family. They can easily connect to your phone, enjoy Facebook, Twitter, or Blog together with the help of your genius O2x.
- Adobe flashplayer 10.+ support - flashplayer is very important when it comes to browsing and surfing the net. When you're on YouTube you need flash, when opening website with graphics you need flash, when playing games on your browser it also needs flash. So, see how important this thing is? I think apple iPhones and various models don't support this one, a very lucky O2x .
- open market - this thing killed the Nokia's ovi and Apple's store, android market is open-source and UNIX based, you can download applications and games for free, yes for free you heard it right, really a 10 times advantage.

By the way, Lg Optimus 2X comes with Android 2.2 Froyo and can be upgraded to 2.3 Gingerbread which can make your device more powerful. Nice deal, right?!

Here's the link (credits to the creator) for details if you want to learn more about Android OS;

 So, do you think I would regret this genius choice?!

Hmm..

How about it's pricing and value?! Actually, compared to the other high-end and latest phone out in the market today, this O2x is not too pricey or expensive rather, with its features and elegant design this would probably a good buy for everyone. And of course, everyone also has second choice in mind when all else fails, right?! So, if my budget won't allow me for that O2x, I'll surely choose it's brother, the LG Optimus Black. Same elegance, same feature, and same greatness from the same reliable brand (LG, of course). Just a very little drawback I noticed was it has 5megapixel camera compared to 8megapixel O2x has, but still competes with other rivalries. Not a dual-core one, but still runs on 1Ghz processor which is still an advantage compared to other smartphones. It also runs on Android 2.2 Froyo, still it makes a smartphone a "genius" phone.  One aspect this phone brags about is it's 4-inch NOVA display, clearest and brightest as stated by others, gives a natural experience reading your messages, emails and browsing the net. It may be also one of the thinnest phone out there today.

Lets take a last glance with "The Brothers" tag team in business and decide also for yourself.

photos courtesy of GSMArena 
Lg Optimus 2x (O2x)

Lg Optimus Black

Optimus is more than just smart. It’s genius. Visit lgoptimus.ph for more information!

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Increasing Kids and Teens Safety with Mobile Location Technologies

Nowadays almost everything is manifested by technology. Everything seemed to be easy and convenient at the same time but of coarse it also has disadvantages. Technologies can make our life easier and complicated in both ways. We can be secured more in using some gadgets but we can be also a victim of identity theft because of technology. That complicated it is.

One good thing that I see most use of technology is guiding our love ones. Since today is a fast approaching era and practical living is practiced, both parents works to sustain family needs. These left a child no choice but to be in an early independence.This is not letting go of a child at early age but letting them to explore things early as expected . And to show a parents guidance we make sure that they have everything that can be a source of help in case they need a parent. That's how nearparent provides. It makes professional parents life easier and worry free. In a user friendly gadgets that we provided to kids they can learn easily how to seek help or contact their moms and dads in a push button instruction.  Other than user friendly feature it is also a cost effective. 

Showing our care at all times  need not to be expensive. It's good to know the best providers that can suit or exceed our expectations.

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Next Project

We already have established a business and next to our plan is setting our own abode.
We are simply making our dreams one by one to be in reality. As of the moment having a grand wedding is not yet on our list of priority. We know that it is the most awaited event for us. But we have talked about this thing.
Maybe if only Huny decides for it, for sure we have already been married before two years ago. It is my decision not to have a wedding first. Practicality strikes me. First, marrying cost much and it is an all out expenses.We can't ask back our guest to pay for attending our wedding .lol.Though how simple it is , it still cost to our savings and in marrying one of the benefit of it is our relationship is blessed by God and tied in people's eye.
But its is an all out expenses and it is impractical to marry before and afterwards we can't provide even for ourself. We don't want to be like others we knew  that after having a grand wedding then in despair paying debts. It's a one day expensive happiness. I am not an old fashion conservative type though in my opposite Huny is an ultimate one, but he's already persuaded by gorgeous me.lol

As what I am saying then,after the business  our next project is our dream abode. Along with it are the  furniture that we are going to fill in inside of it. We have been browsing the internet to check for different styles for our prospect. I can feel it, we can start this next project very soon. [cross fingers and finger toes =)] Now that we have a business, huny a stable job, and me in my future career, then were up to next project..

photos from Final Achitecture

If possible and as much as we can, we would like to be our abode looks like this one.

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Being Futuristic

I am fond of day dreaming. And I also shared that in my previous posts and other blogs. Those stuffs that I day dream are set to be my inspiration and goal that motivates me. I guess it is not just about daydreaming. Maybe its being futuristic to things that I want to happen in my life,in my life with huny and in my life with my family. I just set those as my goal. Planned earlier how can I achieve it.As of the moment I want to be sure that everything will be in proper pieces. Applying for a  temporary insurance is an idea brougth by Huny's officemate Kurrent. 
I have to be sure of everything because I wanted to make things that I have been planned to be in real. Kurrent brought up the idea to Huny. Kurrent already have a family and wanted to secure his self and his loved ones. At first I am quiet hesitant of it when huny shared me the thought of it because it is not included in our priorities. But upon seeing Piolo Pascual's advertisement it made me think again of agreeing with Huny.

As it says, life has no guarantee.Preparation is a must. At times, it is fine to be futuristic for oneself and for his or her family. It has the lots of advantages. And if ever things might not work as expected, at least we are prepared.

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