WEEK TIDBITS 10.02 - 10.07.12

{Taken with Instagram}

WEEK TIDBITS

How my week rolled by via Instagram. :)

THE iPHONE 5: DIFFERENT STROKES FOR DIFFERENT FOLKS

Phone credit to Engadget

I don't consider myself an Apple fanatic. I don't rush to Telecom stores when a new Apple product has been made available. I use Apple products because it's familiar and they have tons of apps which I find beneficial to my lifestyle and preference and I was fortunate enough that my postpaid plan could provide me one - for free.

After the iPhone 5 release, I read a lot of criticisms, hateful posts all over the social media sites about the phone. I mean, come on. If you don't want it, don't buy one. You don't have to post hateful comments and quarrel almost everyone in the web just because they like the iPhone 5. 

Life is simple. If it doesn't justify the price, then look for another phone model. If Samsung S III is way much better, then choose Samsung. It's just that simple. No name callings (like social climbers, idiots, pathetic and etc.) required to those who wants the new iPhone. No profanities need to be expressed. NO ONE is holding you at gun point to buy the new iPhone. You have every right to shake your head and walk away. 

I'm no Techie expert. 

This post will not recommend you on what phone model to buy or which one is better because I'm no expert. Just  what I've said earlier, my choice of phone models depend solely on what I find beneficial to my lifestyle. That's it.

Will I get the iPhone 5? Maybe or maybe not. 

But rest assured, whatever phone model I choose, you will not hear me dissing other phone models. 

Different strokes for different folks.

Let me repost what I read on Scott Kelby's Facebook Page:

"Why do you feel you have to jump in and attack a product you don't use, and won't buy? Android-based phones are a perfectly fine choice --- you don't have to defend your choice whenever someone mentions the iPhone 5 or any iPhone for that matter. It simply doesn't affect you. You have a phone you already like, so good news --- you're going to save a bunch of money by staying with what you've already got. You should be happy --- not angry and bitter. This should be a day of great jubilation --- your choice of smartphone has been vindicated --- Apple is all wrong again, and you're smarter than everyone else. Rejoice and stop and the hating."


Full post here:

https://www.facebook.com/SKelby


P.S. This post is not intended to attack anyone in particular. At end of the day, I just got sick and tired of people debating over a phone in the internet. 

TERA ENVIRONMENT-FRIENDLY SACK BAGS

My Yoga Instructor offered me this bag and what really caught my eye was the lovely print. Little did I know this bag has more to offer.


What makes this bag special?


These environment-friendly sacks bags absorb several times more CO2 from the atmosphere than trees.


• Made from a unique vegetable fiber spun into thread, it is then crafted into a beautifully designed bag.


• There is abundant availability of this material which makes it a renewable and sustainable resource.


• When discarded, sack bags totally decompose, putting valuable nutrients back into the soil.


• Environmentally friendly, it does not produce toxic gases or harmful gas by-products.


I was totally in awe with this bag that i ended up buying two.


What's not to love? You get to tote a beautifully crafted bag while contributing to a healthy environment.

My "London" Bag

Ate Anin's UK Flag Tote Bag

WANDERLUST STRIKES

 Keepsakes from Bangkok, Thailand

Keepsakes from Chennai (Madras) India

Yab made a promised to me once that he will never leave me behind for more than a week. If he has to go somewhere longer than that, he will take me wherever it may be.

When his job required him to be in India for almost a month, he asked me to come with him this time around. I refused to leave our son, Hael behind so he obliged to take him along too.

In one month, I've been in two countries; two different cultures and lifestyle. I couldn't thank him enough for being so thoughtful enough to let me experience this.

It was a very challenging month for me considering I had a toddler with me all the time. The only prayer I had was that he may never get sick abroad and God answered my prayers.

I was grateful that even when we were under the scorching heat when we go out every weekend, I never heard a single complaint from my toddler. He was too fascinated with all the  new things he saw. He slept during plane rides and never had any jetlag. He even learned to say, "Thank You" in Tamil (Chennai dialect).

So, if someone asks me if I'll do it again, I will in a heartbeat. This time around, I'll be wiser to bring more cartons of formula milk.

GETUP FOR THE DAY 04.02.12

Off to a dinner somewhere with the family on a weekday. :D


Stripes Cardigan and Royal Blue Shorts bought from Bangkok
Ash Gray Tank Top from Forever 21
Flats from Parisian
Statement Neckpiece from Bangkok
Bangle from India

GETUP FOR THE DAY

My getup when Yab asked me to accompany him to a dinner get-together with his friend. 


Mustard Yellow Top and Royal Blue Palazzo Pants from Bangkok, Jeweled Thong Sandals from Charles & Keith, statement necklace from Bangkok, Bangle bought from India, cocktail ring bought from a bazaar