For those unfamiliar with history, the Knights Templar is a Christian military order that gained fame (and notoriety) during the Crusades. All members of the order take take vows of poverty, chastity, piety, and obedience. The knights of the order are practically warriors priests. In fact, they’re the elite troops among the crusaders.
I’ve been a Globe postpaid line subscriber for over 10 years but I finally decided to disconnect. Here’s why:
- It’s so hard to talk to a person via 211.
- I used to get a sizable loyalty bill rebate. But when I inquired recently, the rebate I’ll be getting would less than half of what I used to get. So the longer I stay, the less my rebates get.
- The loyalty phone package is exactly the same as what a new customer will be getting.
- No stocks of the iPhone everywhere.
- They’re not willing (or didn’t offer to) notify me when stocks are available. Instead, they want me to call every now and then to check if stocks are already available.
- Finally, they have this automatic image compression when web browsing using a mobile data connection. It even affects my Tattoo MyFi. Image compression is not bad per se but the whatever they’re using absolutely fuglifies photos.
So goodbye Globe! And hello Smart!
Engadget reported that there were 37 million iPhones sold last quarter. 37 million!!! How crazy is that? As Joset posted on Google+: “Babies born each day – 371,000. Apple phones sold each day – 377,900.” That crazy. Granted, last quarter includes Christmas, the season for giving, lots of iPhones under the Christmas tree, so that’s a peak number. But still, that’s just astounding.
Last night, Jeanne and I were seated on the couch when she started a conversation.
Jeanne: Witch.
Me: What?
J: Witch.
M: Where?
J: Outside.
M: There’s no witch outside.
J: Only birds.
M: Yes, birds. And cats and dogs. Did you see those?
J: Yes.
Les, Nino, and I went to Club Manila East for some surfing lessons and practice. It was a blast! The constant and consistent waves of the wave pool were really helpful in getting the basics down pat. The foam boards we’re supposed to be no-brainers but I managed to wipe out quite a few times. Still, I progressed quite significantly. For starters, I was able to pop up. Then I was able to ride the board all the way to the “shore” more than a few times. Maybe a visit or two more and we can then visit Zambales and, eventually, La Union!
