hatchi world

Someone gave me this app, and i really loved it. Brings back the memories of the old plastic egg digital pet i once had. 

Hatchi, an app by Portable Pixels is a virtual pet game very similar to the classic Tamagotchi game. The app is cool, you can create a pet which yo are going to take care of. You can feed, bathe, play, read with them. The Hatchi can also sleep to regain energy after playing and reading.

Meet JAVIN. My current Hatchi.

Since I have only played this for 2 days, my Hatchi is still a child. How you take care of it will determine what will it look like when it grows older. Hatchi's age is counted by days, so 1 day = 1 Hatchi year. Your Hatchi could also have likes and dislikes. Javin, likes cake and dislikes meat, so I would know what to feed him.

Been playing this for just 2 days. This is Javin's statistics.

Heh my Hatchi is dishevelled. Hope it would change soon.

There are also special items you can buy for your Hatchi and they are purchased through coins. Running out of coins? Don't worry, you can play the minigames to earn coins for your Hatchi.

Goodnight folks! Time to take a nap.

Hatchi is available in both iOS and Android platforms. 

You can have the .apk here

25 Irrefutable Cat Laws [for cat lovers]

25 Irrefutable Cat Laws [for cat lovers]

meeeeeeeeeeeeeeow. now that feels good.

Law of Cat Inertia: A cat at rest will tend to remain at rest, unless acted upon by some outside force, such as the opening of cat food, or a nearby scurrying mouse.

Law of Cat Motion: A cat will move in a straight line, unless there is a really good reason to change direction.

Law of Cat Magnetism: All blue blazers and black sweaters attract cat hair in direct proportion to the darkness of the fabric.

Law of Cat Thermodynamics: Heat flows from a warmer to a cooler body, except in the case of a cat, in which case all heat flows to the cat.

Law of Cat Stretching: A cat will stretch to a distance proportional to the length of the nap just taken.

Law of Cat Sleeping: All cats must sleep with people whenever possible, in a position as uncomfortable for the people involved as is possible for the cat.

Law of Cat Elongation: A cat can make his body long enough to reach just about any counter top that has anything remotely interesting on it.

Law of Cat Acceleration: A cat will accelerate at a constant rate, until he gets good and ready to stop.

Law of Dinner Table Attendance: Cats must attend all meals when anything good is served.

Law of Rug Configuration: No rug may remain in its naturally flat state for very long.

Law of Obedience Resistance: A cat’s resistance varies in proportion to a human’s desire for him to do something.

First Law of Energy Conservation: Cats know that energy can neither be created nor destroyed and will, therefore, use as little energy as possible.

Second Law of Energy Conservation: Cats also know that energy can only be stored by a lot of napping.

Law of Refrigerator Observation: If a cat watches a refrigerator long enough, someone will come along and take out something good to eat.

Law of Electric Blanket Attraction: Turn on an electric blanket and a cat will jump into bed at the speed of light.

Law of Random Comfort Seeking: A cat will always seek, and usually take over, the most comfortable spot in any given room.

Law of Bag/Box Occupancy: All bags and boxes in a given room must contain a cat within the earliest possible nanosecond.

Law of Cat Embarrassment: A cat’s irritation rises in direct proportion to his embarrassment times the amount of human laughter.

Law of Milk Consumption: A cat will drink his weight in milk, squared, just to show you he can.

Law of Furniture Replacement: A cat’s desire to scratch furniture is directly proportional to the cost of the furniture.

Law of Cat Landing: A cat will always land in the softest place possible.

Law of Fluid Displacement: A cat immersed in milk will displace his own volume, minus the amount of milk consumed.

Law of Cat Disinterest: A cat’s interest level will vary in inverse proportion to the amount of effort a human expends in trying to interest him.

Law of Pill Rejection: Any pill given to a cat has the potential energy to reach escape velocity.

Law of Cat Composition: A cat is composed of Matter + Antimatter + It Doesn’t Matter.

Ten Commandments of Owning a Pet

Been browsing for medical condition related posts and articles on the internet when I came to stumble a website called We Rule the Internet which is basically about animals and pets. And I saw this quite touching post about owning a pet, especially dogs [hey, I am a dog person myself so I really can relate to what's been written on it] so I am sharing it for everyone to read it, most likely when you still have doubts whether you are going to have one or not.

Ten Commandments of Owning a Pet

 1. My life is likely to last ten to fifteen years. Any separation from you will be painful for me. Remember that before you acquire me.

2. Give me time to understand what you want from me.

3. Place your trust in me. Remember that before you acquire me.

4. Don’t be angry with me for long and don’t lock me up as punishment. You have your work, your friends, and your entertainment. I only have you.

5. Talk to me sometimes. Even if I don’t understand your words, I understand your voice when it is speaking to me. Be aware that however you treat me, I will never forget.

6. Remember before you hit me that I have teeth that can easily crush the bones in your hand, but I choose not to bite you.

7. Before you scold me for being uncooperative, obstinate, or lazy, ask yourself if something might be bothering me. Perhaps I don’t understand what you ask of me or perhaps I am not feeling well, not getting the right food, been out in the sun too long, or my heart is getting old and weak.

8. Take care of me when I get old, you too will grow old.

9. Go with me on difficult journeys. Never say " I can’t bear to watch," or "let it happen in my absence." Everything is easier if you are there.

10. Remember, no matter what, that I love you. Unconditionally.

Been taking care of dogs since I was a kid and I have been observing my dog's behavior for a long time. This ten commandments about having a pet is really true especially numbers 4, 5 and 7.

summer lovin' beach spoilers

Sweet guacamole! Can't wait to take a dip in the not-so-deep waters

Summer. It's almost here.
Can't wait for the summer lovin' fun? Are you now in good shape to wear tankinis and bikinis for the ladies and those hot trunks with matching cool sunglasses for the gents? Bet you are. This is the perfect time to go out: no school, long breaks and stuff. The idea of how ready you are can be seen through those big colorful bags [or luggage]. But are you ready enough to survive the summer heat?

Commonly, the beach is one awesome place to be during summer. The Philippines has much to offer in terms of beaches. Price ranges from moderately cheap to grandiose. Well, regardless of the location, the price and its amenities... beaches are natural home to unwanted [read: scary] water creatures, who are also taking their breaks. Sometimes, shore cleaning ups and stuff doesn't do the trick in preventing them from mingling with the beach lovers. Why don't we check them out and meet some of the sea creatures you wouldn't want to be around as you enjoy your break?

Sea Anemones lie from shallow to deep waters, with their friendly coral pals and clownfishes 

He's Nemo's very best friend, sure... but not yours. Sea anemones might look harmless, but they are one of those contact irritants that could make your skin itchy. These colorful cnidarians dwell on tropical reefs so if you seem to be much interested in snorkeling and diving, you know what to avoid.

The stings of these jellies can cause lingering pain. Worse, they can sting even they're dead @___@ 

Jellies. Squishy, but definitely stingy. There are reports showing jellyfish attacks in some beaches. Their threadlike tentacles contain nematocyts which pierce the skin and inject venom. If left unguarded, it can paralyze its victim and produce tingling to painful stings [that can lead to death, depending on the species]

You will never have any problem with Sea Urchins, just DONT STEP ON IT.

Running on the beach barefooted? Its a no-no when Sea Urchins invade the sands of your target vacation haven. These creatures can release their quills fast and has the ability to get into your skin deep. So beware.

There's much more to these three fun spoilers out there in the shore. Now you get to see what they look like, we know what to do to avoid them [and of course, avoid them as much as possible]

How I see the beach spoilers?
I would want to take them home as pets but I can't. Nah, just kidding.
I've seen a lot of these in real life and as far as I can remember, I have avoided them. They won't hurt you if you keep your distance from them. In case you have an accident involving these, seek immediate medical attention. And to be safe, do not swim/stroll/wander around alone. Take a buddy with you. Have fun!

that head tilt

Who can resist such cuteness of a head tilt from a four-pawed pal? I can't, as I really find it adorable. Bulak [tagalog word for Cotton], the newest member of the dog family at home, would always do that whenever I am around. He makes the head tilt and an eye-to-eye contact after hearing his name. Probably, it is his way of saying 'Hey, what's up?' or 'Yeah? I am here'.

But, what's the secret behind the head tilts by our canine companions?

There are numerous reasons why they do it. But the most common reason is its their way of responding to sounds and gestures made by things that surround them. Since they cannot talk like us humans, its their way to communicate using body language. Out of curiosity, they tilt their heads to listen carefully to the sound they hear and try to understand it especially when they heard it for the first time.

Well, in Bulak's case, there's a need to do the head-tilt in front of the camera. <3

Dogs can feel whatever we feel, and since majority of dog-owners [and non-owners] find the act too cute regardless of size, they would do the head-tilting stuff to please us so we could react on it on a very positive way. And what happens when we react on it positively? Of course, it makes the dog feel good [not to mention the treats they might get out of it].

Are all head tilts cute? Maybe. But there are also things that one should watch out for. Head tilts might be caused by health conditions especially regarding the ears. Ear mites, ear infection, swelling, under active thyroid, head injuries or cancer can cause your four-pawed baby to cock his head to one side. Owners should be watchful of any abnormal body language they are showing since they cannot tell us that they are not feeling well. If such thing happens, consider taking your pet to the vet for a check. Otherwise, just enjoy they view, prepare treats and have a happy moment with your furry pal.

How I see the dog's head-tilt?
Definitely irresistible. Makes me understand more of my pet's individual differences. And yes, its a priceless view to capture with your one-eyed buddy.

What happened to my 'binalot'?

I am an avid fan of food.
Yes, I do eat a lot and I love trying out every food stuff that I have not heard of. It was fun at first, until I realize that it should come to a stop. Nonetheless, after joining the parade for the Sorteo Festival in Carmona, Cavite, we decided to stop by to have our breakfast [its 9:00 am] in a nearby 'binalot' eatery.

For those folks who doesn't know what binalot is, its cooked rice with various toppings on it wrapped in banana leaves. The picture below will somehow give you an idea of what it is. The binalot I had is my favorite 'chicken and pork adobo binalot'.

Wrapped in heated banana leaves, this chicken and pork binalot satisfied my craving.
And oh, the pastillas is awesome too!

How I see the 'chicken and pork' binalot?
It is still yummy, but it has lesser content than the same stuff I used to buy four years ago. The store makes use of chicken egg, and not duck eggs anymore. Up until now, I still wonder why salt is added under the first layer of banana leaves. Anything else, its still good.

What happened to my binalot? After a few minutes its just banana leaves [and the salt under it]

checking...

The one eyed candy has landed:

Test post. {Hello world}

I've been blogging for so many years, yet I still feel like a total beginner when starting-creating a new one.
Well, hello there!
Since this is a fresh start for me, I suppose I have to challenge myself in posting quite nice blog entries. And the challenge starts... NOW :)