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Photo from Psychology Today. It is new year again? Did you do a resolution in 2010 for 2011? Were you able to accomplish your resolutions?  Will you consider doing another list of things that you will hope to change or improve in 2012? According to a research, here are the most popular new year resolutions: 1. Resolution to improve health. This includes losing some pounds and doing a regular exercise. 2. Resolution to quit vices such as smoking, excessive alcohol intake and gambling. 3. Resolution to pay debt or to maintain good credit standing. 4. Resolution to finding a job or a better job. 5. Resolution to save money either by depositing in a bank or investing to some business or stocks. 6. Resolution to travel. 7. Resolution to spend more quality time with family. 8. Resolution to do charity works. 9. Resolution to learn new things. 10. Resolution to keep a hobby. Unfortunately, more often than not, only two out of the ten resolutions get to be done...

Meet my new cellphone, Samsung Galaxy Y that Smart Telecom gave to me as a reward for being loyal to them. I have been their post-paid subscriber since 2008. My Samsung Monte can take a rest now. And for being a Smart Bro subscriber for two years, I got this Nokia C1-01 as a reward. It really pays to be loyal! Woot! Woot! I hope next time they will give me an iPhone! Haha!

Let me begin this post by saying 'Thank you!' for supporting Random Thoughts. It wouldn't have gone this far if it weren't for your visits. I hope you'll keep up with me for a longer time. God bless you all! Merry Christmas!

Photo from here . I had a series of dreams with no connection with one another last Sunday. In my first dream, I was merrily watching people on a carnival ride. I just watched them for a few minutes and then I left. In my second dream, I was inside a mall looking for a cellular phone to buy... particularly an iPhone 4S. Yeah, I long to have one that it even haunts me in my dreams. In my third dream, the weirdest of the three, I gave birth to a baby girl. I was rushed to a hospital and was immediately sent to the delivery room to give birth. I was assisted by a surgeon (I could still remember his name) instead of an OB-Gyne. There were a couple of nurses and midwives who were also assisting other expectant mothers. It was not the typical delivery room, more like a delivery ward. I was in bed number 4, beside a huge window. I told the surgeon that I have had previous delivery via Cesarian Section. He said we should continue delivering the baby the normal way. I pushed ...

Photo from mobilephoneconnect.com It is none other than President Benigno Aquino III! The most coveted phone was delivered by Jaime Augusto Zobel de Ayala, chair of Globe's parent firm, Ayala Corp., in person in Malacanang two days before Apple iPhone 4s was officially launched in the Philippines. Globe president, Ernest Cu, clarified that it was not for anything else but to acknowledge President Noynoy's loyalty to Globe Telecom since he has been their subscriber for years now. For techie lovers out there, you can also own an Apple iPhone 4S by clicking here and here .

Photo of a father mourning for the loss of his child circulates the web. Typhoon Sendong is the "Ondoy" of Mindanao. It left the Philippine area of responsibility yesterday but it left more than 650 casualties, 800 still missing and more than 2,000 families affected from Cagayan De Oro and Iligan City. Donations in cash or in kind are needed to help the families affected by the typhoon. TV5 KAPATID FOUNDATION Donate in Cash Bank of the Philippine Islands  Savings Account No. 1443-05333-2 Donate in Kind News5 Aksyon Center, TV5 office  San Bartlolome, Novaliches, Quezon City News5 Aksyon Center Hotline - 938-6393 SAGIP KAPAMILYA Donate in Cash BDO Peso Account Account name: ABS-CBN Foundation Inc.-Sagip Kapamilya Account Number: 39301-14199 Swift Code: BNORPHMM BDO Dollar Account Account name: ABS-CBN Foundation Inc.-Sagip Kapamilya Account Number: 39300-81622 Swift Code: BNORPHMM PNB Peso A...

Photo from nndb.com North Korean leader Kim Jong Il, died today at the age of 69. The cause of his death is still unknown but media speculates that he died due to complications of diabetes and heart disease. In 2008, he had a stroke but appeared still vigorous in photos and videos. Read more information about Kim Jong Il's lifestyle . During his 17-year rule, North Korea suffered three-year famine which caused the lives of more than 2 million. North Korea is known to be a hermit country, so secretive, that only a few were allowed to have telephone lines, computer and television wherein there is only one channel to watch... everything is a propaganda. Kim Jong Un, his third son, shall takeover his position.

Thank you to A Single Mom's Blog for giving me this award. I am so flattered. Now, to pay it forward to other deserving blogs... 1. Anooke 2. Pau's Big Thoughts 3. Reflect 4. Drink It In 5. Performance Espectacular 6. They Draw and Cook 7. Steal Their Style 8. Adore Vintage 9. Little Heroine  10. Douglas E. Walker Photography 11. All Things Fabulous 12. Everyday Sparkles 13. Melissa-Ann 14. Hottest Heels 15. ExSHOESme Give this award to 15 other bloggers who truly deserve it. Do not forget to mention the name of the blog or blogger who gave it to you.

Meet my new baby, Canon PowerShot A3200 IS as my gift to myself this Christmas. It has 14.1 megapixel, 5x optical zoom, 4x digital zoom and has video recording capability. And yes, I bought it in pink. I'll try to post more photos in this blog. Click. Click. Click.

I am not a football fan, heck, I do not even know the rules of the game. But, I watched the televised exhibition game of the Azkals and LA Galaxy at the Rizal Memorial Stadium and I was hooked. So, the LA Galaxy won with a score of 6 versus the 1 goal of the Azkals, but the game brought the house down. It was one unforgettable moment in the world of sports particularly in the world of football fans in the Philippines. Manny Pacquiao was the lucky one who took home David Beckham's jersey. 

I was once a b2b telemarketer of an Australian company back in 2007. It was a trial job after working in a government office for almost three years as a clerk. I only had vague idea on what a telemarketer is supposed to do. Years back, telemarketing is something you only get to picture in a call center company and only a few industrial companies had b2b telemarketing division. I thought calling another company to offer a product was simple. It took some time before I was able to somehow master the art of telephone communication that incorporates marketing and eventually, sales. Hearing yeses from clients was the most rewarding thing a telemarketer can experience. Being a b2b telemarketer is not easy. You have to be tactful, assertive but not pushy and know by heart what you want to say and sell. If want to build a career in this field you have to know these: 1. Motivation - first and foremost, you have to have the passion for it, otherwise, you'll end up being frustrated for ...