Resolutionary: The New iPad

After much speculation, Apple has announced the new iPad (yes, that’s how it’s called). Highlights are:

  1. Retina display – 2048×1536, double the previous iPad
  2. A5X quad core graphics processor
  3. 5-megapixel camera with f/2.4 aperture lens, AF, BSI sensor, IR filter
  4. 1080p video capture
  5. LTE – up to 73 Mbps, up to 42 Mbps with DC-HSDPA and up to 21.1 Mbps with HSPA+

No word on the RAM and processor speed but they’re likely bumped up in order to accommodate the graphics and business use positioning.

Going Fruitarian

At least for lunch. A few weeks ago, Set and Neil introduced me to fruit bowls for snacks. I tried it a few times and I liked it. Then I tried it for lunched and it seems to work in the sense that I didn’t go hungry until dinner. So I decided to take the next step and make it more-or-less regular lunch. Should be healthy, yeah?

Serentina

Yesterday, we celebrated Michelle’s birthday with her family at Serentina in Bulacan. Actually, the place is officially named “Serentina Estates” but I have this maybe simplistic notion that estate pertains to a big piece of land, and it isn’t :P But that’s not a bad thing. There’s a two-story open building that can be used for events. The building is well appointed with a bar and restrooms on both floors. In front of the building is a small pool. The pool has a shallow kiddie pool section and Jeanne had fun wading in it. Below the pool area, there’s a wide garden with a big tree adorned with Capiz shell lamps as the centerpiece. Off to the corner is a gazebo which is where we stayed. The place is open to the public for swimming and as a venue for events. But yesterday, there was only us and the whole place was practically our private garden. I love that peace and quiet. I’ve always dreamed of a private garden like this. Someday.

Surfing at CME Part 2

Les and I went to Club Manila East for some more surfing lessons. Larry was there as usual and we reviewed the usual stuff but he also taught us some new things. Then Paolo arrived midway through the session and trained us. It was strenuous stuff and at the end of the session our muscles were aching from paddling. Fun!