Crocs, Revisited.
Posted by Jayvee Fernandez at July 31st, 2007
Even though this blog is described as “the pseudo personal blog about blogging, technology and stuff” it seems that the most popular post has to do with my fashion sense. Let’s revisit Crocs. Eek!
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I want a Mii Parade!
Posted by Jayvee Fernandez at July 31st, 2007Lookie here. According to this video’s details, this Mii parade consists of about 10,000 Miis walking down the virtual Miiground. I was too lazy to count as I lost it at about 5,294.
With my Wii address book barely filled up (I added up a few friends and sent them email from the Wii Console’s unique w[xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx]@wii.com address), I’m wondering if there others there who would gladly add me up to their friends list. Maybe, just maybe, we could do mundane things like parade our Miis and send email to one another using the built in mail system.
Anyway, this number should suffice:
Wii Friend Code 1647 7187 1691 1181
If you own a Wii and would like to add me up, feel free to do so. Post your Wii number too while you’re at it.
Schmoozing and Related Arts
Posted by Jayvee Fernandez at July 30th, 2007The conversation between Chris Pirillo and Dave Newton sure hits a vein. In his post about a KOMO TV invite which he declined, Dave Newton, talks about how “I come from a conventional old-time broadcaster background, so I’m not available for schmoozing.” This was with regard to Chris’ comment about bloggers and journalists (oh no here we go again) and how big companies are slowly holding “get to know you” blogger meets.
I’m flattered that I made a list of Seattle area bloggers, but not starry-eyed enough to accept the invitation to come and be cooed over by the TV people, no matter how sincere they may seem about recognizing my significance. See, I have been, and plan to continue, commenting upon and sometimes criticizing KOMO-TV, and many other media organizations. So, I prefer not to drink their booze and eat their hors d’oeuvres, thanks all the same. I guess I can’t help thinking I’d have a harder time blogging about them afterward, and that they–KOMO-TV and Mr. Pirillo, the self-styled self-promoter–would like that very much. [Dave Newton]
WiiFit Parody
Posted by Jayvee Fernandez at July 30th, 2007[Sarcastic Gamer via Ironic Gamer]
In reference to doing yoga on the Nintendo Wii, here is the WiiFit video that has been taped over by a huge pile of sarcasm.
I especially like the part where the narrator goes “don’t wanna invest $3.19 on a hula hoop? Why not pick up a Wii for $300.00 and enjoy the same kind of fun but in the comfort of your living room without that annoying plastic hoop.”
Neat stuff.
Needing Travel Advice for Singapore – Malaysia Sojourn
Posted by Jayvee Fernandez at July 30th, 2007Late next month I’ll be off to Singapore for a three day press conference. I will also be taking advantage of this time to take a long needed vacation. I intend to take the bus or train to Kuala Lumpur from Singapore and stay with two good friends who have offered me lodging.
I’m actually looking for travel advice on the traverse from Singapore to Malaysia by train or by bus. How long does the trip take and how much would it actually cost to make the trip?
Hopefully I’ll also be able to meet up with other b5media guys in the persons of Patrick in Singapore and Colbert over at KL.
Cooped Up in Fantasy
Posted by Jayvee Fernandez at July 28th, 2007
Wikipedia image of Ganondorf, the last boss in Ocarina of Time, 1998
I must admit that the partial reason why I bought a Wii was to play The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess. It has been almost ten years since I last played a Zelda game, and if you got the time line right, 1998 was the year when The Legend of Zelda: The Ocarina of Time was released for the Nintendo 64. I didn’t own the popular 64-bit console at that time so a friend gladly lent me his just so that I could finish this installment of Zelda.
A bit on the video game history — The Ocarina of Time has been declared as one of the best video games ever made thus far:
Timbuk2 Blogger Bag Isn’t Just for Bloggers
Posted by Jayvee Fernandez at July 27th, 2007
I had come from a small blogger event for the launch of the “Blogger,” a bag model that belongs to the Timbuk2 line of bags. Timbuk2′s “core competence” has to do with making very durable messenger bags as the company was built and grown by people who were into the “delivery by bike” (a.k.a. “messengers”) business. There are several reviews of the Timbuk2 Blogger in these popular gadget websites:
Be a Mobius Game Tester Today!
Posted by Jayvee Fernandez at July 25th, 2007Though I’m not as active as before, I’m still registered as a beta tester for Astraware, the small company in London that publishes and licenses games for the Palm OS and Windows Mobile. These games include Bejeweled, Seven Seas, Broken Sword, Tradewinds and many more fun titles. The experience is rewarding as new games for testing are announced in my email every so often.
So I was gladdened when I heard about Mobius opening up a game testing center at Market! Market! at The Bonifacio Global City across Serendra. (I’m not a Mobius game tester but I sure would recommend trying it out for the experience … and who knows, even a potential career!)
If you would like to become an active member of the local gaming industry, here is your chance! Mobius is now hiring GAME TESTERS. The position seems to be a part time gig, allowing you to test out the new stuff that Mobius is coming out with. According to Riane Garfin, head of corporate communications, this can even lead to a career in the booming gaming industry.
Game testing happens at the Mob, the Internet Cafe located at Market! Market! in Taguig. You need to be between 12 to 25 years old and have a passion for playing games.
MOBIUS TESTING APPLICATION here. Happy Gaming!
Holga Shots using Fuji Superia 100 Film
Posted by Jayvee Fernandez at July 25th, 2007After what seemed like an eternity, Jed finally got to print and scan the roll I took using her Holga. I was using Fuji Superia 100 film for this set. Here are some shots that caught my fancy. I especially like the double exposure experiment done in the second picture as it looks eerie.
Not Red Light
Stair Haunting
Hondo Gets on Holga
I hope shots like these will Foz “Interestingness” Castro proud.
Thoughts on SMART myTV
Posted by Jayvee Fernandez at July 24th, 2007
SMART finally launches their mobile TV service in partnership with MediaQuest. The time between now and my Boracay trip last April dictates the several weeks of preparation of the guys from SMART to go live with the service.
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Cebu Detention Center Inmates Do A Thriller
Posted by Jayvee Fernandez at July 24th, 2007The inmates of the Cebu Provincial Detention and Rehabilitation Center remake Michael Jackson’s Thriller video. Some of the many many things inmates do to occupy time.
BONUS: Take note of the guy dressed in drag.
