An Awesome Developer Contest

First of all, I want to greet everyone again a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Hope you had a wonderful get-together with your family and friends. So how was your Christmas celebration?

As for us, we had an enjoyable Christmas celebration – pretty tiring but then it’s all worth it (especially when I saw how Matt enjoyed watching the fireworks display around us). For the first time, we spent Christmas Eve with my husband’s family. And I’m happy that we all were able to attend the Christmas Eve Mass together (since my husband is rarely home, going to church together is always a joyous affair for me) and partake the traditional noche buena with his family and relatives.


Okay moving on… I’ve got news to tell –okay, this is apart from the happy fact that my son went diaperless without peeing on our bed. This Mama is just too happy (I always remind myself to take things easy –despite how difficult parenting is!-- and to celebrate little milestones in my son’s life!).

So okay my news is... there’s an online contest sponsored by IDUG for developers -students, professionals and hobbyists alike. This is to help increase awareness and familiarity with XQuery, XML and DB2. The contest has five separate tracks for developers of varying skill levels – but one can enter one track or all of the 5 tracks.

The tracks of this IDUG contest include: a Video Contest, where a participant needs upload a video; a Gadget Contest, where one creates a small widget or gadget; an XQuery Challenge, where a participant answer a series of questions by developing queries in Xquery; Port an Application, where one ports an existing application to use XML, XQuery or DB2; and lastly, develop an application, where a participant develops a brand new application using XML/ XQuery.

Time to Make a Wish

Little blinking lights abound all around town. Merry carols are sang and heard over the air. It’s the time of the year again – the time of cooler nights. It’s actually one of my favorites times of the year - despite the fact that it’s also one of the busiest times. I love Christmastime. Being a Christian, I am so happy in commemorating the birth of our Saviour.

I have the excitement of a child come December time. I actually feel like a child every Christmas –anticipating putting up the Christmas tree, decors and lights at home. I love to hear the happy chatter about Christmas - the happy merry sound of Christmas carols and the colorful decorations you see all around. I haven’t forgotten about Santa Claus – or the thought of sitting on his lap. *Smile* I haven’t forgotten about making a wish – or make it, wishes.

You got a wish, don't you? We can all make wishes everyday but it feels different when it’s Christmas time. Somehow, you have this eager anticipation that it’s gonna come true. (Oh I haven't stopped believing that wishes to come true.)

How about you? How do you feel about Christmas? Are you busy, busy now? I understand though that sometimes going through the “December rush” can sometimes be stressful. And especially in a time of crisis, I could just imagine (but okay, let’s not get into that…hehe).

Anyway, there’s a Christmas contest online called Sit on Santas Lap Experience, where wishes are granted everyday ($500 worth!). If you’re a resident of the United States and/or Washington D.C and at least 18 years of age, All you gotta do is log on, upload a picture of you (funny, cute, nostalgic or whatevs but it will be displayed on the CEIVA digital frame Santa is holding on his lap), make a wish and share your family and friends. Too easy, ey?

So what are you waiting for? Visit http://www.sitonsantaslap.com/?utm_source=b for more info. Goodluck and happy holidays!

Something About My Name

Took this fun test/game online about finding what's sexy in a name. *chuckle*

Actually, I'm autoposting this and without funfare, here's the result.

What's Sexy About Your Name

You are sexy because you are a challenge. You don't play hard to get... you are hard to get. You aren't very focused on love or sex. For you, career goals come first. So while you are successful and attractive, you hardly ever notice who's pursuing you. You're wary about entering relationships... which just makes people want you more. When you finally do decide to be with someone, you are deeply committed. You work as hard on your relationship as you do anything else. Success is important to you.

What's Sexy About Your Name?

What Number Am I?

It's one of those fun, fun tests online. My result sounds true but let's just say it's too generic to be believable. *smile*

Anyhow, I had fun answering the questions.

You Are 2: The Helper

You always put on a happy face and try to help those around you. You're incredibly empathetic and care about everyone you know. Able to see the good in others, you're thoughtful, warm, and sincere. You connect with people who are charming and charismatic. At Your Best: You are deeply giving, altruistic, and humble. You devote your life to others while caring for yourself too. At Your Worst: You are manipulative and enjoy making other people guilty. Your Fixation: Rejection Your Primary Fear: Being unworthy of love Your Primary Desire: To be loved unconditionally Other Number 2's: Mother Teresa, John Travolta, Princess Diana, Dr. Phil, and Mr. Rogers.

What Number Are You?

Manic Monday

Here's one of those fun churva-tests you can find online. And it says I'm... :-)

You Are 46% Manic

You are definitely super charged, and your energy is infectious! Your mania is something to be proud of. You wouldn't be you without it. Just make sure not to give into that self destructive streak of yours.

Are You Manic?

FL

As I’ve said before, everyone has his/her place online (it is not called the World Wide Web for nothing!). So whether you’re male, female, single, happily married or separated, annulled, divorced, black or white, Christians or non-Christians, it simply doesn’t matter. It also doesn’t matter if you’re gay and happy. But if you are gay and happy you may want to check the Florida Lesbians site. Then, tell us all about it.

****This site is strictly a mainstream site and has absolutely No adult content. This site was built in good taste to provide a place for women in this lifestyle to meet and chat. If you are still offended by this opportunity, please do not select it****

Phone Lookup?

Are you in need to make a reverse phone lookup? Do you want to:

- confirm the source of a prank call;
- check an unknown number on your phone bill;
- locate loved ones or friends;
- or find out the caller of a missed call;

Then you definitely need to make a reverse phone look up. But no sweat, if you're in the US, you could simply do a National Phone Search using a hassle-free database. Just click the link on how to do this.

Identify It

Have you been bugged by a telephone call (or series of telephone calls) that you have not been able to identify its source?

Sometimes, there are pranksters who get their kicks in randomly dialing telephone numbers in the dead of the night. Have you ever experience this?

Share it online. Visit Caller Identifier and help identify these unwanted calls or even stop pranksters.

Recap 2

Because the world wide web really is too big, everyone can have their little space, nook and cranny in it.

So have you seen this place, specifically, this virtual space where Christian Women and Men can meet and chat? In case you ‘re in the mood for some good chats, check this room out.

Recap

Have you visited the chatrooms I mentioned previously? If you have not done that yet, that’s fine with me. Now in case you missed the series of chatrooms I mentioned before, I’ll run a recap now. There’s one for everyone: Asians, Christians, Bikers, BBW, Goths and even Jewish Singles. Find the room that suits you now.

Review ZA domains or sites

Have you been visiting some South African (ZA) domains or sites? Or is your site part of the ZA domains? Check if these sites you're visiting is listed in the Top South African Website.

Now do you want to review these sites –or even yours? As I’ve said in my previous post, Talkreviews.com gives their users a chance to make a review –globally. It’s so easy to do. All you need is visit the site and submit a generic review form and that’s that. For more of User Website Reviews, please visit the link.

Want to review a site?

Want to review a website? It may be your site or someone else’s. Talkreviews offers a proper venue for User Website Reviews and gives their users an opportunity to review websites all around the world. Yes, globally. So if you want to give a thumbs up or a thumbs down to a site, what better way than to post a review about it. You can check the Top Websites from there too.

Checking Wisconsin

I found interesting trivia about Wisconsin this afternoon:

Producing more milk than any other state in the USA, Wisconsin is the dairy capital of the United States.

Milwaukee, Wisconsin is home of Harley Davidson Motorcycles.

Green Bay, Wisconsin's oldest city is the Toilet Paper Capital of the World.

With these, I gather it must be interesting to live in the Wisconsin area. But how safe is it in Wisconsin? Are there criminals i.e sex offenders living in the area? If you live in Wisconsin, you might want to check how safe your neighborhood and Locate Wisconsin Sex Offenders, if there is any. Just click the link.

I'm 25 Years Old, Thank You

I'm 25. Whoa! Oh well, this is what it says down here. But really, I just turned 31 yesterday.

You Act Like You Are 25 Years Old

You are a twenty-something at heart. You feel like an adult, and you're optimistic about life. You feel excited about what's to come... love, work, and new experiences. You're still figuring out your place in the world and how you want your life to shape up. The world is full of possibilities, and you can't wait to explore many of them.

What Age Do You Act?

Seen from Foster Me Up.

Protect Yourself Part 3

Let me quote:

Megan's Law is a federal bill that requires that the public to be kept informed of sexual predators and their whereabouts.

I always believe there is power in knowing. I also believe that in knowing, you can save yourself from the hazards of ignorance (which may cost you your life). So take the first step in protecting yourself. Stay informed. Do a regular Sexual Predator Search in your area.

Anxiety Test

I took the anxiety test at Queendom today and here's the result.

Existential Anxiety

16

Your score on this scale was quite low, indicating that you are generally satisfied with life and are able to handle the fact that there are things beyond your control. You likely feel pretty good about yourself on the whole, and don't experience a debilitating amount of worry over the future. Individuals with this profile are typically able to find some kind of meaning in their lives, which alleviates the occasional feeling of futility. You may have the rare flashes of existential anxiety from time to time but are able to get a grip on them before they send you on a downward spiral. This positive outlook certainly has a profound effect on the way you view the world and your role in it.

Truth is, I'm honestly surprise that I am only 16/100 anxious. I've expected to get about 50 or 60 but it says I'm 16. Unbelievable! Lol.

Am Not Yet Done...

Here’s the continuation of the series of posts I made about online chats (And you thought I’m done with all these!). Lol. But of course, there's just too much out there for me to discover.

Anyway, this one is specifically made for Catholic men and women who want to meet and chat among themselves.

Check this catholic Dating link if you’re interested.

Meet 'Em Black

For others, black is beautiful. Not for me.

Because for me, black is more than beautiful. Black is..

B- is for brave and beautiful
L- is for lively
A- is for appealing
C- is for cool
K- is for kindhearted

If you want to meet and chat with Black Chicks, go check them out by clicking the link.

And you thought I'm done...

This would sound self-serving but right now, I'm trying to come up with adjectives to describe Asians.

Others might not agree with what I came up with. But that's fine, everyone has their own opinion.

A- is for Affectionate
S- is for Sensitive
I- is for Intelligent
A- is for Alluring
N- is for Nice

So meet and greet Asians by clicking this Asian Dating site. :-)

BBW Chat

So what does BBW stands for? Does it mean Big Beautiful Women? Or something else. I couldn't really be sure.

DO you know what it means? Or are you like me also racking your brain for its meaning? If you do know, drop me a line, I'd appreciate it. Anyway, there's a BBW Chatroom in the worldwide web. If you're interested, check it out.