My dad and I went to Tricom (the exclusive Philippine distributor of Toshiba) yesterday to look at laptops. We ran into his old classmate from Ateneo who turned out to be the sales supervisor – he’ll be giving us a discount! Yay! My heart is set on the Toshiba Satellite A100-P545. My dad was ready to pay for it yesterday but they didn’t have any units in stock. They’re pulling out three units from Cagayan de Oro and one of them will be mine if no else reserved them. Pfft! 
I told my dad to have it reserved way back but he didn’t listen! Gaaaaah! It’s so hard to work on my dad’s old laptop..we have to share it until he can buy us both new laptops because my desktop’s broken. He’s thinking of buying the Toshiba Tecra M5 for himself. I’m so excited! It’ll be nice to have a computer all to myself again. I won’t have to worry about losing files anymore! And the A100 is equipped with fingerprint sensor technology!
After that, we went to SM Megamall to look at the other laptops. We found the M100 equivalent of the A100 that I decided on. ^_^ It’s lighter at 2.26kg but the screen is smaller and the clockspeed’s a bit lower. But I think he really wants the Tecra M5.
We walked around for a while and my dad saw some pianos. There was a beautiful second-hand Beckstein that my mom and I fell in love with. *sigh… I really miss playing the piano. I played the chorus of Fly Me to the Moon but the owner of the shop went out and I got shy. 
And now to my favorite topic. BOOKS. I’m reading Suzanne’s Diary for Nicholas by James Patterson. It’s not as good as I thought it would be. But it’s my fault, too. I was expecting it to be something like The Notebook. But there’s only one Nicholas Sparks.
“I am nothing special; of this I am sure. I am a common man with common thoughts, and I’ve led a common life. There are no monuments dedicated to me and my name will soon be forgotten, but I’ve loved another with all my heart and soul, and to me, this has always been enough.“
But the truth is, I don’t need Nicholas Sparks to know how good love can be. I only have to think of him and I know that love really does exist. I think what I really need to read is P.S. I Love You by Cecelia Ahern (again). If you don’t know why, I suggest you read it for yourself. 
Now I need to go and get ready for school – yes, school – I have to enroll today. School starts on Monday. I can’t believe I have only three months left of college! I’m graduating… *sigh… I don’t think I’m ready.
I’ll return comments later! Thanks guys! I’m so glad to be back online! 
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The owner of the shop played Love Story for me! Waaaaaaah! I wanted to hug him… I love that song… And he played so beautifully… If my mom decides to buy the Beckstein, I’m definitely going to start playing again – and I’m going to learn that piece!
(Words by Carl Sigman, Music by Francis Lai)
[From the movie "Love Story" starring Ryan O'Neal and Ali McGraw]
Where do I begin
To tell the story of how great a love can be
The sweet love story that is older than the sea
The simple truth about the love she brings to me
Where do I start
With her first hello
She gave new meaning to this empty world of mine
There’d never be another love, another time
She came into my life and made the living fine
She fills my heart
She fills my heart with very special things
With angels’ songs, with wild imaginings
She fills my soul with so much love
That anywhere I go I’m never lonely
With her around, who could be lonely
I reach for her hand-it’s always there
How long does it last
Can love be measured by the hours in a day
I have no answers now but this much I can say
I know I’ll need her till the stars all burn away
And she’ll be there
How long does it last
Can love be measured by the hours in a day
I have no answers now but this much I can say
I know I’ll need her till the stars all burn away
And she’ll be there
Credit: OldieLyrics.com
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Hey! Thanks for visiting! I haven’t updated for a while and I’m going to do a major revamp sometime soon because my life’s changed a bit and I’m sick of the old layout. There’s going to be new posts and new everything. I’ll come visit again soon!!
I’m thinking of getting a laptop too. It would be so much more convenient for me, especially since I work at technical writing. Being able to tote my work around would be so much better than scribbling everything on notepaper and paper napkins when I’m away from home or the office!
I’ve never actually owned a laptop before though. I’ve always had desktops, so this will be an adventure for me. 
It always helps to have a connection with someone in sales. You’re so very lucky! 
hurray!!! you’re finally graduating!!! ^_^ buti ka pa! i still have a long way to go.
i miss you fatfat!!! love you!!!!
thats a very interesting window shopping. grabe buti pa kayo mayaman…
I love to read! And James Patterson is a great author. I read about 3 books of him in about 2 weeks time. They are so easy to read. I supose it’s because of the way he writes and the use of short chapters.
I wish I could play Piano.I have a keyboard but I have no idea where to start if I wanted to play it (sure I know how to switch it on but that’s not what I meant lol)
Yay you’re back! I missed you too. =)
I’ve been trying to spend time off the computer so I just now saw your comment. I’ve been spending a lot of time reading and I just started ‘The Notebook’. Before that I read two other books by Nicholas Sparks.
That’s exciting that you’re graduating college soon. I’d be really nervous. I’m sure everything will go great for you.
Mmm.. Books. I love books. I need to take some time out of my life to read more. I end up playing video games instead.
I’m sorry that you’re disappointed in your new book. I have that a lot in books too. I’ll expect one thing and get another. But that’s the way it goes.. since you’re not the author. Hehe.
i started reading that book, suzanne’s diary… but then stopped, I dont even remember what it is XP
wow! I wish i have the cash to buy myself the stuffs and gadgets and tickets [and so on...] i wanna buy… hahaha! oh well, third-world country kasi ito eh, hirap tuloy kumita ng pera! hehehe