The system seems OK now

The computer is working fine now; in fact, it is what I'm using right now. No more system down. Well, we hoped so.

Yesterday, after shift, I bought a 500-watts power supply from Robinson's Galleria and replaced the old 300-watts power supply of the PC. I was told that what caused the auto-restart problem of the desktop is caused by a faulty power supply; so last night after changing the power supply I immediately tested the performance of the computer. After nearly an hour of browsing the internet, knowing thateverything is OK, I was shocked that the problem happened again. It had restarted again!!! Whatta!!

It was very frustrating. I went to bed not feeling good about the computer. Arrggh!

This morning, me and my girlfriend decided to bring back the computer to the computer shop nearby and let it be checked. The technician had done this, done that, but still cannot fix the issue. So we decided to leave the computer, with some spare parts like extra RAM and video adapter, and asked to be contacted if it is ready for pick-up. This afternoon, I received a text-message from the technician telling me that the computer is OK and it's for pick-up. When I went to the shop I asked if it's really OK they answered affirmative. Good. So what caused the problem? They told me that it's not the power supply, instead it's the RAM; it was a good thing that I had a spare RAM module that they have used. Mehn, I'm glad that it will all be OK now; however, I'm going to test the functionality of the computer again. I'll keep it running for hours. Hehehe.

By the way, I'm selling a new power supply... 500-watts with SATA connection.. P900.00 with 1-year warranty. Interested?

System will not be down anymore...

I have 20 more minutes to end my shift. It's my rest day again!!! Wheeew!

I will be bringing the PC at home to a computer technician for it to be diagnosed and repaired, if possible. Hoped it will be fixed.

System still down...

It has been days now that we don't have a working PC at home. The only computer that we use is still giving us a hard time. It's still restarting without any warning after it has been turned on for several minutes. Whatta!! I am thinking, maybe it's time to buy a new one. Hehehe. I am thinking of buying a laptop!

This morning I turned on the computer to run and update it's AVG anti-virus software; I was able to do that just fine. I was able to scan the HDD's D-partition and fortunately there were no virus or any malicious software. There was a smile on my face, for the first time in days that it lasted that long. So I decided to let it that way and took a bath; however, after bath when I checked the desktop... to my dismay, it had restarted again! Why!!! I was very frustrated and ashamed for myself. Failure.

I know that the problem is with the power supply of the unit and I will be replacing it for sure. The computer will be fixed. It's just that it is giving me a headache. Hmmm...

System down...

I was not able to go to the hospital to have my follow-up checkup. I spent most of the time during my 2-days-off fixing the desktop PC at home; I wasn't successful though. Too bad.

For the past few days the computer had been showing a blue-screen error and it kept on restarting. I've seen physical memory dump errors, .dll errors, the IRQL_Not_Less_Or_Equal error, and others. I decided to format the harddrive and reinstall Windows XP however during the installation the computer was still showing errors. I have also tried another hard disk drive (HDD) hoping that everything will be OK but, still, the installation failed.

On Friday I acted as a computer technician; opened the tower and started doing some internal operations. Don this, done that... to no avail. The problem got worse, the computer now is showing a blank display. Arrggh! I slept with a headache; also decided to let it be checked by a 'real' technician.

On Saturday I brought the unit to a nearby computer repair shop. For about two long hours, the two technicians that diagnosed the computer were about to give-up already, I was just waiting for their suggestions. I was actually thinking that it could be a motherboard malfunction. However, we were still hoping that it might be something else besides from the main board. Until they tried replacing the CMOS battery and poof! The unit turned on with a display. The Windows XP installation went thru just fine. I was thankful and shelled out some cash for the repair. I was also advised that I should change the power supply for it may fail anytime. Yeah!

At home, I set-up the internet so that my girlfriend could start sending her several online applications. After browsing for about an hour she called me out, the system restarted again!!! Whatta! Another blue screen. After restarting and used it again for several minutes the computer is rebooting again! Blue screen after blue screen! Busted.

This morning, I've tried turning on the computer again and it was OK; I immediately downloaded and installed BIOS updates. Hoping that it will be fine now, we started surfing the net again; after 10 minutes it went off! Not good; it was worse. So frustrated about it but frustration will not fix the problem. I had some options for it now, it's either I will be replacing the main board or buy another unit; but before doing one of those I will try to change the power supply first. Hmmmm...

I have to grab a coffee first, it's getting cold in here.

The anti-biotic effect...

Aahhh.. last day of the week for my work; it would be 2 days of rest again! Well, actually I will be going to St. Luke's for a follow-up checkup for my finger (which is healed now) and to let my voice box be checked. The plan will all depend upon the weather. Tsktsk.

I've just finished the dosage of the anti-biotic (Cloxacillin Sodium) that was prescribed to me and I had some experiences that, I might say, the side-effects of the medicines. One thing is that I'm feeling that my muscles are getting weak; also I am feeling a little piercing sensation on my chest. I wanted to take some multi-vitamins but the physician told me not to do it for the effect of those drugs might not be taken properly by my body.

By the way, here is one funny observation that could be a side-effect of the anti-biotic, I was observed to be talking (and shouting) when I'm sleeping. Hehehe!

• Cloxacillin Sodium Chemical Information

cloxacillin sodium - A semi-synthetic beta-lactam penicillin antibiotic with beta-lactamase resistant activity. Cloxacillin sodium is bactericidal and binds to specific penicillin-binding proteins on the bacterium and inhibits the transpeptidation enzyme, thereby preventing the cross-linking of peptidoglycans. This leads to an interruption of the bacterial cell wall and causes bacterial lysis. Cloxacillin sodium is active against beta-lactamase producing staphylococci.

Little things can be big. What?

Been a while, three days without a post. Arrggh!

I was not able to report to work last thursday for my right pinkie finger had an infection and it had shown signs of edema. It all started with a small wound that I acquired about 2 weeks ago; it's so small that I ignored it. Not until last thursday morning that it had shown what it is capable of doing to conquer and destroy my immune system, my health. The images above will show how it looked like that morning. When my girlfriend saw it she immediately suggested that we will go to a doctor to let it be diagnosed before it will get worse. The swelling was reaching the carpal area. So we did go to see a physician. We went to St. Luke's Medical Center.

When the doctor saw what happened to my poor finger she asked me when did I acquire the wound. When I said more than a week ago she told me why only now that I'm going to see a physician for it. It looked like it's a serious case. The physician had informed me that it would be better for me to take oral medications already, not external application, for the infection is getting worse. She had prescribed me a branded anti-biotic for she claimed that it's better than the generic ones. She had also let my finger be X-rayed and requested for a complete blood count (CBC). I didn't expect that I would have to do all those things; but I did. It's good that I have a Maxicare health insurance; I didn't have to shell out some cash to pay for the consultation and laboratory procedures knowing that it's expensive for anything at St. Luke's.

Well, I shelled out some cash though in buying those prescribed medicines. We were shocked when we compared the price of the branded anti-biotics from the price of the generic, it's somewhat doubled. I did not worry about the price of the medicines, I worried about what my finger had. I worried about the infection of the wound. I worried about my immune system that it cannot fight the infection. I can always reimburse what I paid for the medicines though.

It's actually the fourth day for me to be taking in those anti-biotics. The dosage? One capsule every six hours for seven days. My finger is doing fine now. The edema is not their anymore. The wound is drying, healing. However, I still have to complete the seven-days dosage of medication; it's required.

What I learned about this experience is that for us not to underestimate little things, especially when it comes to our health, for little things can cause big effects. In health problems, if the means are available then get hold of them, maximize their usage if possible. Health is wealth remember that.

BPC Agent Elmer in Eat Bulaga!

BPC agent Emer Almiral played in Eat Bulaga's "Sa Pula, Sa Puti" and proved that he is really... black by wearing white shirt and bonnet!!



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He had just created a 'scandal' for not saying the correct spelling of the word 'hippopotamus' and also by humiliating his opponent (and Tito Soto) for answering without a question.

Shootout

I woke up early today. Though sleepy, I have to go to office early for surely traffic will be heavy again. It is monday, actually it's the second day of my work. After going out of the apartment building we noticed that there was a commotion somewhere in front of the PS Bank near us, along the Araneta avenue. There were mobile patrols, cops, bystanders and the GMA news team; also traffic was also in chaos. We decided to asked the guard of our building about what's going on and we were informed that there was a shootout and two men were killed; suspected robbers! Whatta!

Just few minutes ago I was browsing the site of Inquirer.net for news updates and I came across a breaking news article and it is about the shootout. Check this out "2 Suspected robbers killed, 3 others hurt in QC shootout" or click here.

There will be a consequence for every evil plans or deeds; and the consequences will be greater than expected.

My YouTube Experiment

Nothing much to do today.

Earlier I uploaded some videos on Youtube; actually it was my first time to upload those clips and those aren't my originals. Piracy! Hehehe!

I was just experimenting though so just be ride with me. Check them out:

- Normal YouTube
- Proxified YouTube

Enjoy!

My Mom and my pursuit of education...

My mom told me before that education could be the best gift that she could give us (her children) and as long as she is living she would try her best to let us finish college. For me, as the eldest of her five children, I considered that as an act of a loving and caring mother.

She tried.

Mom ascended to heaven couple of days after the New Year in 2004. A big loss for the family. She had plans and dreams for us but God had better ones for her; actually the best ones.

After she passed away I still pursued my college education, I was taking B.S. Agriculture Engineering (BSAE) in the Kalinga-Apayao State College (KASC) back then. I promised myself that I will finish that course not just for me and the family but especially for her. I failed.

I was not able to finish my BS course, that's a fact.

I want to finish college and have a degree, that's another fact.

I was studying back then when the opportunity of 'working' reveals itself and was able to convince me follow its path. That was late 2005. On that time, deciding whether to continue my studies or start working was not easy. I can't do both at the same time, as much I want to, for the workplace is in Baguio. Before going to the City of Pines I told my friends and relatives that I'm sure I can manage my time in Baguio and become a working-student; but that never happened.

Now that I'm here in Manila, still I cannot find time to enroll myself to any college to continue education. Until my girlfriend told me an idea about distance education. Distance education?

So we researched the internet about the colleges that offfers distance education. What caught my attention is University of the Philippines Open Univeristy, will this be another opportunity for me to go back to the school that I left? I guess not. Their offered courses were not in my interest. Tsktsk!

Distance education, distance education. How can I avail of you? Having further net search about it we came across CAP College - College on the Web. Nice one. I did a lookup on their program and I was somewhat interested on their A.B. Information Technology (IT) course. I will be taking that and finish it! Angst! Hopefully this month I can enroll and start my distance education.

Maybe the BSAE is not the proper degree for me; however, anything is possible according to God's plans for me. In every opportunity that will open for me to continue the education that my Mom once started I'll make sure that I will give it a shot. I can do it; I believe in me.

Mama is the best mother in the world! She still is. I know that she is always guiding us from up above. Now, I can say that education is not actually the best gift that she could have given us; it's her LOVE.

I'm missing church...

The last time that I went to church was during the wedding mass of my girlfriend's sister a few months ago. Since then I've been missing the Sunday masses that I used to attend. In fact, ever since I transferred to the morning shift (of work) and that my work schedule is from Sunday to Thursday, the going-to-church activity is somewhat totally unattended already. I feel guilty for not entering the Lord's house for a long time. However, not a day goes by that I don't pray and thank Him for everything; my health, my blessings, my guidance... everything.

I've decided that I will put a page element here displaying a verse from the Bible and that I will try to update it everytime I login to this site. God bless us always!

By the way, today is Sunday.

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Dear God

I wasn't able to post something yesterday for I was kinda' busy in the office. Busy on what? Playing DotA!!! Aawww!

Last night I was singing the song Dear God of Boyz II Men. A nice and good routine before going to sleep. Pray always.

Below is the lyrics:

Dear GOD
(Boyz II Men)


Dear God, it's me again
I am so far from where I could have been
Dear God, I would be incomplete
But you came and touched my life in time of need
So I'm thanking you for all you've done
And for sacrificing your only song

[Chorus:]That's why I'm writing you this letter
To let you know that I love you
Thank you for all that I am and for being a friend
Lord, my love for you will never end

Dear God, it's Shawn this time
I'm so grateful for the way you've changed my life
I'd give all I have, I'd just throw it all away
For a chance to walk with you through Heaven's gates
That's why I'm thanking you for your love and your grace
I don't deserve these blessings, no, no, that you give to me

[Chorus ][interlude]Dear God, as a humble man I come to you like a child
Needing your knowledge, your love, and your guidance,
Lord thank you for trusting me with my own life's decisions
But I'm just a man, and I don't deserve
This incredible life that you've given me
I love you Lord, I love you

Dear God, it's me Wanya
I'm so sorry, so sorry for living for me
But I promise from this day on I'm livin' for you
Cause without you my life means nothing

[Chorus ]