darkness falls across the land

"The midnight hour close at hand

creatures crawl in search of blood

to terrorize your neighborhood"

They should make Halloween the official Michael Jackson day.

naw but to all my readers,

HAPPY ALL HALLOW'S EVE

They Did it Again

I should be sleeping...

Woke up this morning,

weekday routine,

get breakfast,

get ready for work,

check the net,

then a great surprise from Apple (best tech company in the world)

they released a new line of iMac, MacBook, and Mac Mini

I want to specifically talk real quick about the iMac

because they've really changed the way it looked and what is standard for the machine

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CYt5nqS-1VM

well you should just check the video and see for yourself.

Work's Work

I am pretty exhausted at the moment,

but very motivated and optimistic.

Today was my first day of work

and if you didn't read my preview blog, I am an Installer trainee

Today I learned that it takes a lot of energy, power, and fragility to be one.

Our company is working in conjunction with the Navy for Guam's military buildup

First day at work and first time I've been to Naval base.

(This day is a first for everything)

I'm pretty satisfied with it and I WILL stick to it as long as I can

before college

Co-workers are friendly and extremely hardworking

Best describe them as "work hard, play hard"

which is what I've always believed in

well like I said I'm exhausted and I wont say much more

I won't get into anymore details that I usually give

so I'm concluding this blog by saying

Be you, the BEST you

reporting from the 671, this is Terence

All Eyes Excite

Woke up early this morning to an SMS from *unknown sender at 6:30am

it's obvious he/she contacted the wrong person.

It's congenial, so whatever I got up for the day (which is just an hour earlier than usual)

Committed to my usual morning tasks.

Breakfast, damn! no cereal? Edward must've finished it last night.

Whole wheat bread isn't my preferred morning meal,

but again, it wasn't that bad

Then something I usually do ended up

while I was watching MTV AM/VH1 Morning music videos

I fell asleep an hour after just waking up.

By 11:00am I was awoken by my cousin to a call

I assume the urgency for he doesn't usually wake me up

It was the company M80 and they are hiring me tomorrow

(M80 is a office systems professional company)

Did my best to not reveal the excitement to the caller

I was to be Installer trainee

best bet was none for I had no possible conclusion to what is it

But aside from the best rude awakening, I went up to their office

located in Route 8 across the Tiyan traffic light.

I was introduced to Mr. Jack Tudela, an "expert installer"

according to Ms. Deleon Guerrero

Yes! Apparently we have the same last name

and so happen to be both born from Saipan

I wouldn't get too curious though.

Ms. Deleon Guerrero advised me about my job

Installers generally transport the office hardware, furniture, and whatsoever

to the company's clients and well install them

Its an strenuous job that requires team work and cooperation.

I'm extremely excited to start, but very nervous

Just hoping for the best and hope I can stick to it.

I can definitely learn a lot as far was working with people

and organizing and cooperating with others.

:-D

Reporting from the 671, this is Terence

Verbal Arragement

Sorry I haven't been blogging

well anyways

yesterday i went on the scale

and i'm extremely happy to say that i gained 10lbs

for some, might not sound a lot

but i've been really working hard to gain the pounds

so i'll be checking it back every 2 weeks

Well anyways not much to talk about

Rio De Jeneiro of Brazil won the bid for 2016 Olympics

I'm extremely happy of that,

I can't see any US city participating in such a costly event (let alone Chicago)

with the current economy down fall plaguing

Reporting from the 671, this is Terence

Relief.

Hey guys so umm I know I haven't blogged in a while
but I just wanted to give a head up about the situation in the Philippines
They were hit by a tropical storm,
the damage came from the heavy rain
within just 6 hours, the amount of rain surpassed the total amount of an entire month
flooding in urban, suburban, and rural areas
near half of the country is literally underwater, in some cases 11-12 feet high
the worst flooding in 40 years
death tol is estimated to be 150
my sister and cousin goes to college in Manila so I really hope the situation doesn't get worse

and btw for people that kept asking me
Criss Angel is an illusionist not a MAGICIAN!!
Reporting from the 671, this is Terence

Twat?

OH! and you can catch me on Twitter at www.twitter.com/terence671

I update it daily and sometimes hourly

and PLEASE don't trend stupid shit

wtf!

So I've been hearing it from people "what is Twitter?"

which is incroyable! and surprising so thought I'd dedicate this blog to it

If you have never used Twitter, you should (www.twitter.com)

at first people don't really know what to do with it

but after sticking to it, you start getting the idea

conservatively, it's a micro-blogging site

in 140 characters, you answer the question "what are you doing?"

you can use your phone to update your Twitter status

it's evolution from users has interesting

Twitter is anything you want it to be

--get updated with the latest news, before it gets to the press

--find out what people are saying about your company

--and is undoubtedly helpful in emergency situations

--contact a friend instantly

--use it as a quick note keeper

people were saved by constant updates with Twitter during the Oct 2007 Cali wildfires

possibilities are endless, it's a tool and potential weapon

whatever you use it, use it for good

what's next? Twitter replaces 911? Possibly!

so get a Twitter, tell your friends to get a Twitter, and GET TWITTING!

BUT be sure to follow me :-D www.twitter.com/terence671

(still speculating? visit: http://www.doshdosh.com/ways-you-can-use-twitter/)
Reporting from the 671, this is Terence

Be Kind to All Living Things...

Animals are God’s creatures as well.

From our cute domesticated puppies, to the chicken that sits on our plate for dinner.

Even if consuming them is for our very own survival, let us treat them the respect they deserve as living things.

This is a video recorded at a US hatchery factory in Iowa by a hidden camera from an undercover animal rights group.

They will show you the industrialized method of sorting and preparing their products.

THIS VIDEO IS REAL and was on the news to prove its authenticity.

You can check it at: http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20090902/ap_on_go_ot/us_egg_hatchery_investigation_14

Please think about this the next time you sit at home eating KFC or eggs.

Living a chicken and eggs free diet to protest this type of method is not difficult.

Sure there are other animals that are given cruel industrialized methods for productions,

but I hope these cute helpless chicks could starts you off.

So what does this mean for me?

Well I'm not exactly a vegetarian or vegan,

but I have given up eating chicken, eggs, or any poultry bi-products.
Reporting from the 671, this is Terence

When It Comes

Collins College called today.

They received information that I had interests in their institution.

Yes, I was doing some research and found their website.

Thought it would be a cheaper alternative to Academy of Art University

(as information provided by www.collegeboard.com)

In fact there isn't much of a difference in their tuition cost.

But I like to keep my eyes open for opportunities.

So I was told to browse their website and check out various information I might be interested in,

while I wait for an appointment call next Tuesday.

Collins College is located in Phoenix, Arizona.

Now personally I cannot recall ever going to Arizona,

but the name itself brings a feeling of hot and dry weather.

Let God behold! It's the hottest city in the United States! (averaging 90 to 100 degrees Fahrenheit)

Well that's great because I'm moving from Guam

(an already hot climate island)

to Arizona an even HOTTER climate.

Not exactly what I envisioned my college life,

but then again isn't going to college about the education?

Just gonna have to contemplate over that thought before they call.
Reporting from the 671, this is Terence

Typing For Last.

In part of my ever changing decision to start my career, education, and unforeseen future,

I decided to get a job before going to college next year 2010.

Guam's very own Pacific Human Resources called me last Thursday to notify me

of a computer assessment test for this coming Wednesday.

Yet they called me up today asking if I wouldn't mind doing it today instead.

I checked my hell-of-a-busy calendar (sarcasm of coarse) and saw

Yes! I was available.

Heck with it,

I was to make it to their office in Harmon by 1:30pm to take the test

God knows what I expect to see on the "computer assessment test".

Maybe it's an AutoCAD test.

(By then I'll be really screwed, last time I touched the CAD was 2006)

On of their workers gave me that impression at last week's Job Fair

when I turned my resume to her

and filled with excitement when she saw I took AutoCAD as a class.

(I'm not the exactly certified AutoCAD operator)

Then I rode my way up the elevator of ParaOceana Building to the 3rd floor.

I walked passed the Windexed Heavy tinted Glass Walls

printed a nice logo of a two hands reaching over a nice canvas

of a latte stone.

Opened the door and made my way to the sign in sheet.

Wasn't exactly sure where to go

when Ms. Darlene Blas made a nice greeting as she prepares a desk for my testing

On the desk were #2 pencils, a PC, and document clip stand.

The PC was the structure of the classic 90s computer.

It ran Windows NT

and had the IO of an overworked motherboard.

Ms. Blas provided my testing documents

first was the math and English test.

Quite easy but time was nerve wrecking

Then came a set of tests which she made me choose the order in which to take the test

There was the Word document, Excel, typing test, and letter format.

So this is where I made the wise decision to take the typing test first.

I launched Word 2003, which took approximately 15 seconds to open.

5 minutes to type 3 large alpha-numerical paragraphs.

Moving from my nice soft feel of my HP and Apple keyboard to

the 90's commercial built keyboard (which required the energy of skinning a potato to press a key)

isn't the show of my best typing potential.

But working with what I got was all that was in my mind.

Reporting from the 671, this is Terence

Sleep/The Dark Side

In part of opening my blog with warmth and recognition,
thought I'd dedicate this blog to two completely random topics.
Therefore you have a senseless idea of what goes on in my ever wandering mind
Enjoy :-)

Sleep...
"5 Hour" energy shots, my new modern life commodity.
For $3.25 it lives up to its name.
Drinking it is the hardest part.
That signature dry, rotten, almost alcoholic taste can leave a drag in the mouth.
Yet I need it to bring my sleeping hours back to normal.
Sick of the usual sleep at 7am wake up 3pm.
argg. a great unproductive schedule.
so to help adjust I had to not sleep for a night
then the drowsiness sets in mid-day
okay here we go,
if i sleep I'd just be going back to sleeping my same time
and that brings me back to 5 Hour energy
well despite the caffeine rush
I hope to soon get back to a productive lifestyle.


The Dark Side
Like Anakin's betrayal to the Jedis
my act of switching my operating system is in a way an act of treason
what OS you ask? lol
well like a kid staring through it on a rainy day, wishing he could play outside
(I have empathy young one)
if you haven't guessed it by now... then too bad
I'm not gonna tell you that it's Windows (XP to be specific)
What can be such a drag for prices for Apple products here on Guam?
I mean everything on Guam is 50% more than US price.


Eg.

White MacBook (2009):

US price - $999
Guam price - $1400

13'' MacBook Pro:
US price - $1,199
Guam price - $2,200

32GB iPod Touch:
US price - $399
Guam price - $699






I mean come on! I know shipping to Guam doesn't cost $300 per item
Besides, they sell out, so they're sure to get the profit.
Darn these greedy retailers.

So anyways, going back to the Dark Side
I need a laptop after my beloved iMac G5 (after 5 fluid years)
had a bad capacitor on the logic board pop with gas.

Completely unusable without a nearly $500 repair
Best buy a laptop.
I've already mentioned prices of Apple products,
so buying another Mac had passed my mom's mind of choice.
Well that's great because that only means one thing
(not including Linux)
A   (gulps)   PC?

Well a computer is a computer right?
umm besides the limited flaws of Mac OS yes there
is no main difference, oh that and UI and media productive tools that I constantly use
(eg. iMovie, iPhoto, Final Cut)
(I could go on with differences. But best you check the Mac video ads)
well it's better than squinting and pinching internet pages on my iPod Touch.
So a desktop is out of the question since I'm going college,
a notebook? nope a real one (umm not the one made of paper)
but the actual side of a composition note,
the mini notebooks
ergo, my next computer is Hewlett Packard's HP Mini.

For a good $500 ($200 in US, PCs are no exception to Guam's retail greed)
Cute size, like a said, height and width of a composition notebook.
Yet a comfortable large keyboard
Multimedia card slot (MacBooks only have SD)
A display suffice in size
Speakers aren't bad either (loud I mean)
Woah! Webcam? Man, Apple really is a trend setter.
I gotta turn this thing on!
XP?? umm isn't it about time Microsoft move on (Vista? or is it Mojave I believe?)

Brings me back to middle school years, that unmistakeable blue log in page
ehhh... well maybe they've made some improvements.

Where's that thing to view the webcam (awww no Photobooth)
Not bad, but it is VERY dark!
so checked some tech sites and downloaded an update
improved it pretty good.
But it definitely freezes while webcam chatting on Skype.
bummer... :-(
So might as well make the best of it
installed Safari, iTunes, and Quicktime
deleted all app shortcuts on the desktop and moved icons to the upper right hand side
of the display

In case you're wondering, yes I'm using it right now!
Guess you can say it's not that bad
For a relatively small piece of equipment, HP packed in some speed
not the best webcam or battery span, but simple processing is a breeze :-)

What does that mean for my video editing life?
Because everyone knows that editing on Windows is as easy as 1-2-3
well that part of my lifestyle is dead, but not buried.
When I'm financially set to move back to being a "Jedi" once again,
it'll rise back to life.

Besides all of this critique
I'm grateful for this notebook
Specially to my mom, I have sincere thanks for it
Thank you for buying me something I will really really need despite my constant spending.
Reporting from the 671, this is Terence

Manners Mind

Nostalgia!

Yes!

No!

Well best describes my helpless soul.

Okay not helpless, but HELPLESS.

Damn high school started already and I'm still not in college.

Not exactly the way I envisioned it,

but will make the best of it.

So hello! (for a proper greeting)

If you haven't already read my profile, my name is Terence.

Just graduated from high school from George Washington.

Guam! Yes I'm from Guam!

"Where is that?" is a common reaction.

South of Japan;

East of Philippines;

North of Australia;

the tiny dot in the Mariana's Trench

I'm an amateur film producer.

Sounds fancy and all, but take a note of "amateur."

I've done various works over half a decade.

Video life compilation for sweet-sixteens,

music video projects,

and personal video montages,

I don't think I ***met anyone my age that matches to my keen sense for video editing.

But I know a few that can really tail behind. (Herradura! Just playin Daryl)

So now I'm working on going to college,

Film and cinematography school has always been my dream.

A dream about to come true :-)

I'll talk more about that on my next blog.

You can check out a ***few of my works at:

www.youtube.com/terence671

So now that you got to know me a little better

you can probably check up on my hideous blog that is a complete waste of my time.

just kidding, it really helps with stress relief and spelling practice! lol
Reporting from the 671, this is Terence