January 2009

Magento Hate

by Fleire Castro on January 30, 2009

I am so not liking Magento right now. Yes, it’s supposed to be a “snazzy ecommerce platform” but I won’t blame this to learning curve. Nooooo. I have already installed WordPress and BANS for the FIRST TIME and didn’t encounter any problems whatsoever by just reading the freakin’ manual. Well, I know those are too [...]

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Bu-bu-button Eyes for Coraline

by Fleire Castro on January 26, 2009

Coraline Jones (Dakota Fanning) is bored in her new home until she finds a secret door and discovers an alternate version of her life on the other side. On the surface, this parallel reality is eerily similar to her real life and the people in it – only much better. But when this seemingly perfect [...]

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The “Don’t Mess with a Blogger” post

by Fleire Castro on January 11, 2009

I blog and read other people’s blogs. But it is rare that I re-post their stories or comment about their entries. It’s either it’s too personal or I just don’t care about the topic. Right now it’s different – I am going to re-blog, re-tweet, re-post and make all of you know your power as [...]

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Janou M: How’s Life Treating You?

by Fleire Castro on January 7, 2009

Sir Janou immediately became my “go to” person whenever I have career or life questions and his advices have been much precious. He is one person that I consider my mentor. And although he gives very good advices, oftentimes, I do not follow them for reasons good for another blog post. He has recently greeted [...]

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Filipinos’ Appetite for Social Media

by Fleire Castro on January 4, 2009

Filipinos consume the internet in a different way. We have a way different appetite when given the time to grab a hold on an “internet connection”. While Americans are using the internet for marketing, SEO, and other money making purposes, the population of Filipinos using the internet solely for entertainment purposes. Filipinos’ appetite for Social [...]

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Things NOT to forget in 2009 (New Year’s Resolution)

by Fleire Castro on January 1, 2009

1. Not to forget the project that Sam and I are planning. This is tough. I need to have the free time and the creativity to do such. I actually have created www.mynaruto.pbwiki.com for this and will see if there will be activities soon. 2. Not to type too fast. I hate it when I [...]

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