Cebu Pacific Name (Suffix) Changed

It is always scary and stressful when you realise that you had a spelling mistake in the name of one or more members of the family or friends traveling with you when you booked, usually online, on any airlines.

Recently, my Tita (Auntie) booked us, my parents, me and my little brother, a flight from MNL to ILO (Philippines) with Cebu Pacific Airlines and without even noticing, she made a mistake with the name suffix of my little brother. Instead of III, she had booked Jr. When I realised it was wrong, I called her and talked to her about calling Cebu Pacific and asks if that would be alright but then she said that some of her colleagues travel without using their suffix so she thinks it should be alright. Also, she said she will make a fake ID that would replace III to Jr in my little brother's name. I was okay with her decision but being the computer geek that I am, I usually read forums online and to know more about the problem of the name change for Cebu Pacific Airlines, I googled it. I actually found some useful suggestions online when I encountered blogs and yahoo answers that talked about it. There were some who said it was okay as long as it is not an international flight and there some who said that I need to pay 800PHP for the name change, which I would not mind if it means less worries. I also found a blog, which has information about my query, that says it was free and that you need a notified affidavit for the name change.

My guts told me I should check out Cebu Pacific's Website FAQs and try if any of the questions corresponds to my current problem. The FAQ's suggested I should call their hot line (+632-70-20-888), so I did. I called in and was surprised that the call centre agents picked up the phone real quick, it is unusual because you know, call centre's are not really the best when it comes to answering calls quickly. The reservation's agent, as what Cebu Pacific calls their call centre agents, asked my flight details, reservation number, email address and passengers name for security purpose which is easily found in your itinerary so no worries. I told the agent about my problem and she said she will process the suffix change and before she did that she confirmed the details first. She never told me that I have anything to pay by the way. She then asked me to stay on the line for three to five minutes for her to process the name changed and when she was done she told me that the new itinerary will be sent on the email address that was provided in my booking, she also asked me if I want to send it in to a new email address which I declined because it is alright as long as the problem has been solved. I thanked her for her help because I think she is really nice and helpful. The call lasted for about 12 minutes because Cebu Pacific were very detailed about their booking rules and introduction which could be useful for a lot of people.

Right now, I am worry free and I do not need fake IDs. Just take note the the sooner you inform them with your problems the better they will help you. If ever you are encountering the same or worse problem that this in Cebu Pacific Airlines, just dial their call centre number (+632-70-20-888) and ask for help. If ever you stumbled in my blog, I hope this post can help you. :) Questions? Asks and I will answer.



\\\K.

Supposed to be fun summer vacation

University days were long gone. Exams and presentations were all in the past. Hittin' the beach and enjoying life should be the agenda for the next few months instead of being stuck at home and not doing anything at all.

The ideal summer vacation: life enjoyment. I have been busy doing that for the past few weeks. Guess what? I am back in to the hobby of being an Asian Drama Freak. I remember staying up late until three in the morning when I was in high school because I am watching Korean and Taiwanese dramas online and it is all catching up to me now. I have a to watch list which I posted on my twitter account (@kkpjaena, go and follow please) which should be done before I actually go on a holiday and leave the country to check out other cool countries. So far, I am almost done with four TV series and I have finished watching two great movies. I will continue with another ten more or so in the next few weeks. I will also download the series because just in case I will be bored while I am up in the air, you know, with no internet and no other things to do except stare at the seat in front of me. Hopefully, I will be done with all of them before I take off. Who knows? I might post a review of all the dramas I have watched here? Although I doubt that because I am too lazy to type.

Anyway, I do hope someone really enjoys their summer vacation. Suggest me some Korean and Taiwanese dramas if you have any idea. I would appreciate it. :)



Later, loves.


\\\K.

The most amazing iPhone since iPhone

After about two months of waiting on the line, I finally received my iPhone 5 last week. It took me almost everyday to check Apple's, Optus' and Virgin's website for the famous iPhone 5. Apple can take about.a month to ship, Optus was still out of stock while Virgin has very limited stock. I decided to go with Virgin because I can't wait for another month or so. I have been with the iPhone 4 for almost two years so you probably know the feeling.

I ordered the iPhone 5 in White and Silver with a 32gb capacity. I decided to go with the white and silver even though am I really in love with black iPhone's because of the reviews and feedbacks I've been reading online. The black and slate that can be easily prone to scratches revealing the silver aluminium in the corner and sides of the iPhone 5 according to the reviews while some customers complained about the scratches while the black and slate iPhone 5 were still in the box and has not been used yet. It turns out to be true because I decided to take a trip to the Apple Retail Store and observed that the black and slate iPhone 5 has silver scratches on it. It sucks but the users has got to live with it since it's the result of the new, improved design.

The first time I opened my iPhone 5 the first thing I checked was the corner and sides of it. That's just me I guess, I want my iPhone to be perfect. Luckily, there were no scratches or whatsoever. Although I can probably say that the sides and corner are not that comfortable compared to the old ones. It has like a material that can cause a cut on your skin feeling, like you will be aware that it is not as flawless. I don't think it is a problem though as no one complained about it. I haven't had a chance to feel the new back design yet as I decided to leave the plastic that is protecting it. While the new and improved design is great, it is not that perfect yet.

The annoying rattling sound that has been occuring since the iPhone 4 is still present when you tap the back part near the camera of the iPhone 5. Apple has not released an official statement about why it occurs yet but some users and experts are guessing it is the vibrator or the zoom of the camera that has been causing the sound. It doesn't affect the performance of the iPhone 5 though so that is all that matters.

The performance, compared to the old iPhones, was completely amazing. It is fast and for me the battery lasts longer compared to my iPhone 4. While it can still be improved, I would not want my iPhone 5 in any other way. Due to its large screen though, some applications like youtube, appears in the middle of the screen. I hope apps are yet to be updated to suit the iPhone 5 screen really well. Twitter, Instagram and Facebook suits the large screen so it is not a problem for users who regularly use the apps mentioned.

It may not be the best smartphone out in the market today but my fellow Apple lovers sure is completely contented until the next new iPhone is revealed. With its larger screen and lighter weight, for me, it's the best mobile phone I've owned.

Later, lovers.

-K.

Camera+: A not-so-kind-of review

I don't normally purchase apps because what would I do with them? I'd get them for free anyway, not all of them but I can stand advertisements on free(lite) apps. I also think that it is a waste of money. Even if the price is just $0.99 I still think it's expensive, that's just me. Not just the apps, music and movies too (keep this info to yourself, thank you). One day, I tried being different and gave Camera+ a try.

Before purchasing the app I tried to think so hard if it's worth it. Take note that it is $0.99, but still. I love photo editing apps so I always check out the best Apple apps out there and that's where I noticed camera+. I tried using the free version and it came out good. There were limits though so I decided to buy it.

I can probably say it's worth it because whenever I am in the mood to edit my pictures, I just import them on camera+ and edit them. I rarely use it though since I don't take a lot of pictures that needs editing. I only edit pictures of myself anyway and I just want to make it not so plain yet not so overly edited look. So whenever I need a new default picture on twitter and facebook, camera+ comes in handy.

With all its effect that looks good in the human eye, it was worth purchasing it. Although a downfall is that one set of effects are not free in the $0.99 pack, it was still worth it. It would be more worth it if the camera+ developer allow users to use if for free. :) But to top it all, it's worth it!

So if ever you are trying to purchase a photo editing app in the apple app store, go ahead and try camera+. Don't purchase it instantly, try the free version first. See if it suit your needs and if you think it's the right choice then purchase it. You'll love it as much as I do.

In this blog post, I've included pictures that were edited using camera+ and their original quality. You'd know it's edited when I have included what effect I used when editing it. It may not look good because I am not sure if blogger and iPhone photos mix when it comes to quality but it's worth a try. Just take note that the picture frames doesn't come with camera+. It's a different app. I'll try and compare picture frame apps soon. ;)

So feel free to judge my editing skills and camera+ effects... :) if ever you found anything wrong, leave a comment. I'll be glad to answer them.




Xo, K. ❤


PS this blog is written at around 1AM. Don't be too harsh. ✌

Screaming SHADY 'til I die.

Guess who's this blog post all about. The LEGEND, Eminem. Marshall Bruce Mathers III, one of the rappers who I know that can rap best without auto-tune. No, sorry. The only rapper who can rap without using auto-tune these days. Believe me, hip-hop's dying. I know hip-hop will forever exist but not the way it existed when Tupac and Biggie Smalls were alive. Let's face it, there's no one like Tupac and Biggie nowadays. Not even Eminem can be compared to them because there's nobody who can be compared to Eminem either. Eminem is Eminem, Tupac is Tupac and Biggie is Biggie. Stop comparing.

I wasn't into Tupac or Biggie as I am in into Eminem. Shocking, I know. It's really not my fault that the year I was born was the year Tupac died. When I say I am into Eminem, trust me, I really am. I have a playlist titled 'Eminem beefs' composed of his diss tracks to Canibus, Benzino, Everlast, Mariah Carey, Nick Cannon(or is it Canon?), and even his mom. Not only it was composed of diss tracks but I also added songs that I like on his every album on the playlist. Of course, that's the playlist I always listen to every chance I get. It's just composed of less than 30 songs and it's on shuffle, if you're not a fan you'd get tired of hearing the same shit all over and over and over again. Hah, I am a fan so I'll never get tired of listening to Eminem. If I could choose only one artist that would exists in my lifetime it would be Eminem because I know I'll never get tired of listening to him and I won't regret that I'll choose him. He's real, he'll diss you if you he has reasons to, and his music is about life, not money and fame. His music may have lyrics that are not intended for the people who doesn't even use profanity or even cursed in their lives but please, those people doesn't even exist anymore. If there's a person who did not even cursed in his/her lifetime, F*ck You. There, you just cursed. Enough about the cursing, let's just admit the fact that Eminem is one of the illest lyricist all time. All time.

Until my next blog post, I shall see you then guys. ;)


Xo, K.

Forever and A Day

If you're a Filipino, you would know this is a movie starring KC Concepcion and Sam Milby. Yes, I watched it a while ago. I was very late since it was showing August or September last year. Correct me if I'm wrong, please. But don't blame me, I live down under. It's a must to be late in to whatever movie that's currently showing in States or where ever place. Haha, anyway.. I'm a sucker for a KC Concepcion movie. Everytime I watch KC my life gets better. I swear. So I was arguing with myself to watch Forever and A Day before really deciding to give it a try, I don't know why but I kinda hate the trailer 'coz KC has a cancer. I don't want her to die. Of course! She's my favourite. That should explain why I was having second thoughts on watching the movie. Again, KC is my favourite and she just never disappoints. Swear I tried so hard not to cry. I didn't, lucky.

The story itself was very exciting and sad at the same time. Imagine living your life knowing you'll be dying anytime soon? Of course we die, but we don't know when. It was different to Raffy(KC Concepcion), she knew she was gonna die. She knew her life has to end and there was no chance to save it. She makes the most of her life by visiting Cagayan de Oro, which is by the way on my bucket list of places to visit when I'll be in the Philippines. She tried every dangerous adventure she could ever do in her lifetime. Thank God, Eugene(Sam Milby), who was also on vacation to escape his work in a shoe company, was there to encourage(at first it wasn't really ecouraging but more of like insulting that she's weak) her to be strong and to survive those adventures. Zipline and river rafting just to mention a few. Eugene also did not know that Raffy is suffering from cancer. They had the most awesome vacation ever. Raffy said something that really catched my attention, something about shoes. For your information, Eugene works as a shoe designer and he also noticed that Raffy was wearing one of his products. 'Shoes are the least appreciated thing in the world', shoes carry us. True. We people are burden of shoes. And a lot of us here couldn't live without them. I can't.

So before this blog goes out of hand, let me tell you that the movie has a lot of lesson to teach you. First, appreciating your life. Second, never give up. Third, when it comes to love.. You just love. You can't just choose where, how, and who that person is. Fourth, you don't always have the worst problem in this world. Remember some people are also having their own. It's not just you. Fifth, let go.. Even if it hurts too much. Sixth, it's not always goodbye. Sometimes it's just 'til we meet again.

I can't sum all the lessons up but I tried. If you haven't watched the movie yet, what are you waiting for?! Go watch it! It's worth your time. And again, KC just never disappoints. I love her, and I always will. ❤

Okay, 'til we meet again.




Xo, k.

Blogger for iPhone

I was bored & I realised I have to write a blog just because I have a blogger account & I promised to be more active in this type of activity so I decided to search Blogger in my iPhone App Store. I am in heaven 'cause thank the ONE above I found it. This is gonna be one of the most useful application for a person like me. Finally, I can write, create, and publish blogs using my iPhone. Here's to owning an iPhone, which is very useful at times when it has to be, and to improving technologies, which can be so accessible anytime and anywhere I want. :)

Too long.

So I kinda forgot this account. I am going crazy because blogspot has a new name called blogger, and the bad thing is you have to sign in using google account(yes, I do have a google account too) but I am using my yahoo account here. What I did was try to explore and discover how can I sign in using my yahoo account. It's not that hard.. the hardest part was trying to remember what yahoo account and password did I use. HAHA, I have two yahoo accounts btw. ;) Thank God for google being friendly to a user. All I have to do is search for my blog & then they sent a password recovery on one of my accounts so I checked both my accounts to see where the email was sent. :D After 2 years of being inactive I hope I am officially back in to this blogging business or whatever you call it. :) HOPEFULLY, HOPEFULLY.