Just this morning, I thought of texting my aunt in California to check on how much would an iPad costs in the nearest Apple Center in their area. Actually, it’s the added tax that I’m interested of knowing.

I won’t expect my aunt would reply on my text ‘coz she would rather call me to get more details even if I’ve already given it to her. So as expected, after around 30 minutes, I got a call from her telling me the price per city.

A friend of my aunt who lives near our place would be coming home to the Philippines anytime this month, and since iPad is not yet visible at any local Apple resellers, I’m planning to get hold of one even if it will cost me to spend my iMac savings.

However, I am still thinking. I have plans this year. Plans of going out and spending a much needed vacation during the Holiday Season (not to mention my pre-booked vacay next year). I am also looking into the possibility of moving out and have a place of my own. But with all of these expenses coming my way, I guess I would have to stop going through some Disney vacation packages and focus on what’s more important – iPad and my future! Just kidding… I am still weighting things out… it seems like no plane rides for me this year.

But this is what I am telling you… I am not looking forward to the trip that might happen early next year! Nope, it’s not my pre-booked vacation but a vacation that would give me headaches and stress.

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Are you the type of a person who always want to shine? Then here’s an iPad for you… encrusted with 11.43 carats of diamond!

With just $20,000, you’ll stand out from the rest. Will be yours by June 1.

So lovely, yet so unhealthy!

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And the first TV ad was launched!

I Love it… I really do… need to talk to my tita for this…

Anyone for donations?

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God is good!

Early last year, I was given a great offer from Globe to get an iPhone for a lower deal through loyalty program. They were just offering the 3G models that time. I got excited with the news but jump to a decision to decline the offer due to two reasons: 1) I can’t have it on retention plan since the two years lock period for the free phone they have given to me last 2007 has not yet passed (they were offering the iPhone to me at a lower price with a new line); and 2) Yes… I’m on recession and was thinking that an updated version will be released any time soon. And so 3Gs models were shipped out. I was so ecstatic that I made the right decision and waited until the 2-year lock period is over.

Around October last year, I have decided that I want an iPhone 3Gs for Christmas. I’ve contacted Globe and was placed to waiting list as they don’t have stocks yet for retention plans. I have given myself until 31st of December before I let go of the hope of owing an iPhone to add to my Apple Family. And yet, I failed to experience a white christmas and a black iPhone.

I believe in the saying that everything happens for a reason and I hope that this is the answer to my question on why I am still using an E71 at this time.

This all I want for my birthday!

It’s AMAZING! So excited with iBooks! I can’t believe that they have thought of that! This is A MUST!

Still have enough time to save! I have to talk to my tita now and check on how we can ship it without charges!

… oh I forgot! I need an out of town trip too on my birthday!

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