tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-85772694081902939432023-11-15T05:40:44.264-08:00Its Time to Level Up!To live a fulfilling life is a goal of mine and I know this goal is shared by many people. The purpose of this blog is to record my quest to seek out, tackle, and accomplish all the dreams and goals I want to complete.
- PauloUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8577269408190293943.post-27297888668267857952010-08-22T01:57:00.000-07:002010-08-22T01:58:42.385-07:00Solar Power!I've decided to give this going green movement a chance. I am starting off with experimenting with solar power. Bought myself a 30 watt panel for about 200 bucks. Let's see what I can do with it.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8577269408190293943.post-25483531760166859102010-03-21T13:04:00.000-07:002010-03-21T14:08:40.032-07:00Wacom Graphics Tablet PricesI am interested in buying a graphics tablet so I could start working on some computer-generated art. I aspire to become a children's storybook writer/artist and I've discovered that a mouse and MS Paint just doesn't cut it for me. I have taken the opportunity to research prices of Wacom products. Hope this helps people out.<br /><br />The following Table is for Wacom Graphics Tablets:<br /><br /><table><tbody><tr bgcolor="orange"><td><b>Product ID</b></td><td><b>Size (")</b></td><td><b>BestBuy</b></td><td><b>Canada Computers</b></td><td><b>Futureshop</b></td><td><b>TigerDirect</b></td></tr><tr><td>CTL460</td><td>5.8x3.6</td><td bgcolor="black"></td><td bgcolor="#99ff00"><FONT COLOR=BLACK>$69.99</FONT></td></td><td bgcolor="yellow"><FONT COLOR=BLACK>$89.99</FONT></td></td><td bgcolor="red">$92.99</td></tr><tr><td>CTT460</td><td>4.9x3.9</td><td bgcolor="yellow"><FONT COLOR=BLACK>$89.99</FONT></td><td bgcolor="#99ff00"><FONT COLOR=BLACK>$69.99</FONT></td></td><td bgcolor="yellow"><FONT COLOR=BLACK>$89.99</FONT></td></td><td bgcolor="red">$92.99</td></tr><tr><td>CTE450</td><td>5.8x3.7</td><td bgcolor="black"></td><td bgcolor="yellow"><FONT COLOR=BLACK>$104.99</FONT></td><td bgcolor="red">$129.95</td><td bgcolor="#99ff00"><FONT COLOR=BLACK>$79.99</FONT></td></tr><tr><td>CTH460</td><td>5.8x3.6</td><td bgcolor="yellow"><FONT COLOR=BLACK>$129.99</FONT></td><td bgcolor="#99ff00"><FONT COLOR=BLACK>$94.99</FONT></td><td bgcolor="yellow"><FONT COLOR=BLACK>$129.99</FONT></td><td bgcolor="red">$131.99</td></tr><tr><td>CTH461</td><td>5.8x3.6</td><td bgcolor="yellow"><FONT COLOR=BLACK>$159.99</FONT></td><td bgcolor="#99ff00"><FONT COLOR=BLACK>$127.99</FONT></td><td bgcolor="yellow"><FONT COLOR=BLACK>$159.99</FONT></td><td bgcolor="red">$171.99</td></tr><tr><td>CTE650</td><td>8.5x5.3</td><td bgcolor="black"></td><td bgcolor="#99ff00"><FONT COLOR=BLACK>$193.99</FONT></td><td bgcolor="black"></td><td bgcolor="black"></td></tr><tr><td>CTH661</td><td>8.5x5.4</td><td bgcolor="yellow"><FONT COLOR=BLACK>$229.99</FONT></td><td bgcolor="#99ff00"><FONT COLOR=BLACK>$184.99</FONT></td><td bgcolor="yellow"><FONT COLOR=BLACK>$229.99</FONT></td><td bgcolor="red">$263.99</td></tr><tr><td>PTZ431W</td><td>4x6</td><td bgcolor="black"></td><td bgcolor="red">$259.99</td><td bgcolor="#99ff00"><FONT COLOR=BLACK>$249.99</FONT></td><td bgcolor="black"></td></tr><tr><td>PTK440M</td><td>4x6</td><td bgcolor="red">$329.99</td><td bgcolor="#99ff00"><FONT COLOR=BLACK>$249.99</FONT></td><td bgcolor="red">$329.99</td><td bgcolor="black"></td></tr><tr><td>PTZ630</td><td>6x8</td><td bgcolor="black"></td><td bgcolor="#99ff00"><FONT COLOR=BLACK>$356.99</FONT></td><td bgcolor="black"></td><td bgcolor="black"></td></tr><tr><td>PTK540WL</td><td>8x5</td><td bgcolor="black"></td><td bgcolor="#99ff00"><FONT COLOR=BLACK>$429.99</FONT></td><td bgcolor="black"></td><td bgcolor="black"></td></tr><tr><td>PTZ631W</td><td>6x11</td><td bgcolor="black"></td><td bgcolor="#99ff00"><FONT COLOR=BLACK>$429.99</FONT></td><td bgcolor="black"></td><td bgcolor="black"></td></tr><tr><td>PTZ930</td><td>9x12</td><td bgcolor="black"></td><td bgcolor="#99ff00"><FONT COLOR=BLACK>$429.99</FONT></td><td bgcolor="black"></td><td bgcolor="black"></td></tr><tr><td>PTZ1230</td><td>12x12</td><td bgcolor="black"></td><td bgcolor="#99ff00"><FONT COLOR=BLACK>$499.99</FONT></td><td bgcolor="black"></td><td bgcolor="black"></td></tr><tr><td>PTK640</td><td>6x9</td><td bgcolor="red">$549.99</td><td bgcolor="#99ff00"><FONT COLOR=BLACK>$389.99</FONT></td><td bgcolor="red">$549.99</td><td bgcolor="yellow"><FONT COLOR=BLACK>$460.68 </td></tr><tr><td>PTK840</td><td>12.8x8</td><td bgcolor="red">$999.99</FONT></td><td bgcolor="#99ff00"><FONT COLOR=BLACK>$519.99</FONT></td><td bgcolor="red">$699.99</td><td bgcolor="yellow"><FONT COLOR=BLACK>$619.08 </td></tr><tr><td>PTL1240</td><td>18.0x12</td><td bgcolor="red">$1,199.99</FONT></td><td bgcolor="#99ff00"><FONT COLOR=BLACK>$949.99</FONT></td><td bgcolor="yellow"><FONT COLOR=BLACK>$1,099.99</FONT></td><td bgcolor="black"></td></tr><tr><td>CINTIQ21WX</td><td>10.3x6.4</td><td bgcolor="black"></td><td bgcolor="#99ff00"><FONT COLOR=BLACK>$1,099.99</FONT></td><td bgcolor="red">$1,299.99</td><td bgcolor="black"></td></tr><tr><td>CINTIQ21UX</td><td>17x12.75</td><td bgcolor="black"></td><td bgcolor="#99ff00"><FONT COLOR=BLACK>$2,199.99</FONT></td><td bgcolor="red">$2,499.99</td><td bgcolor="black"></td></tr><tr bgcolor="orange"><td align="right" colspan="6"><i>As of March 21, 2010</i></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br />The following Table is for Wacom Accessories:<br /><br /><table><tbody><tr bgcolor="orange"><td><b>Product ID</b></td><td><b>BestBuy</b></td><td><b>Canada Computers</b></td><td><b>Futureshop</b></td><td><b>TigerDirect</b></td></tr><tr><td>EP150</td><td bgcolor="black"></td><td bgcolor="black"></td><td bgcolor="#99ff00"><FONT COLOR=BLACK>$40.99</FONT></td></td><td bgcolor="black"></td></tr><tr><td>ZP501E</td><td bgcolor="#99ff00"><FONT COLOR=BLACK>$49.99</FONT></td><td bgcolor="yellow"><FONT COLOR=BLACK>$71.99</FONT></td><td bgcolor="red">$92.99</td><td bgcolor="black"></td></tr><tr><td>K400E</td><td bgcolor="black"></td><td bgcolor="#99ff00"><FONT COLOR=BLACK>$99.99</FONT></td><td bgcolor="black"></td><td bgcolor="black"></td></tr><tr><td>ZP600</td></td><td bgcolor="#99ff00"><FONT COLOR=BLACK>$49.99</FONT></td><td bgcolor="black"></td><td bgcolor="red">$109.99</td><td bgcolor="black"></td></tr><tr bgcolor="orange"><td align="right" colspan="5"><i>As of March 21, 2010</i></td></tr></tbody></table>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8577269408190293943.post-4032000588242276032010-03-07T13:00:00.000-08:002010-03-07T13:05:33.453-08:00Taking the InitiativeI got asked by a friend to choreograph 2 dances for her. I haven't danced in a competative level since 2005, let alone do a performance since 2008. I am heavier than I've ever been and my activity level is close to nothing.<br /><br />So it is time for a change!<br /><br />I've set up myself for an online workout/nutrition progress tracking program and will officially start this initiative tomorrow.<br /><br />I am still going through physiotherapy for an injury I received almost 7 years ago--but it has improved significantly.<br /><br />I plan to start off light, with simple cardio and fat burning exercises.<br /><br />I am looking to achieve a fitness level that will enable me to eventually tackle the Spartan "300" workout. I've researched the Spartacus workout but I have to say the King Leonidas' body is my ideal.<br /><br />I'll post my progress after 2 weeks.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8577269408190293943.post-47946999963942907012010-02-22T14:21:00.001-08:002010-02-22T14:23:00.393-08:00Cream of Corn and Crab Soup!Made some soup last night.<br /><br />Mistakes made:<br /><br />(1) Used beef broth instead of chicken broth...well actually, 1 beef and 1 chicken. I didn't realize one of the boxes was beef.<br /><br />(2) Needed just a tad bit more salt.<br /><br />(3) Was supposed to contain chicken breast but I didn't have any.<br /><br />I will definitely keep improving and will update when I have made a flawless Cream of Corn and Chicken and Crab soup!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8577269408190293943.post-77168234193834818512010-02-19T17:46:00.000-08:002010-02-19T17:54:40.219-08:00The Blog has been created! AGAIN!To live a fulfilling life is a goal of mine and I know this goal is shared by many people. The purpose of this blog is to record my quest to seek out, tackle, and accomplish all the dreams and goals I want to complete.<br /><br />- PauloUnknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8577269408190293943.post-68298160706615128462010-02-19T17:32:00.000-08:002010-02-19T17:54:06.329-08:00Make some money!Ok. I've decided to look up and learn about currency exchange and stocks exchange.<br /><br />If you're an employee like me, and feel that working for the "man" is not really getting you ahead--then perhaps dabbling in educated investing will allow you to supplement your income.<br /><br />I'll look into this stuff and report what I've discovered. Take care!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8577269408190293943.post-31557957545063888502010-02-17T14:41:00.000-08:002010-02-19T17:54:06.343-08:00I have returned!Well it is a new year.<br /><br />A year for activity!<br /><br />I have decided to start blogging again. Enjoy!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8577269408190293943.post-73220917573721340942009-01-29T22:59:00.000-08:002010-02-19T17:54:06.359-08:00Best Basketball DayYesterday, I played the best basketball of my life.<br /><br />My friends and I rented out a gym where we play once a week. Its usually a five man team, one is a sub, and its up to seven points then we switch up opponents.<br /><br />This is our second season, and it is the first time I scored more than 10 shots...in fact, I scored 15 shots in! I think last season the most I scored on a single basketball day was 7 shots.<br /><br />The interesting thing is I am more known as a rebounder and I usually get my baskets in by way of offensive rebound and second shot opportunity.<br /><br />Today I scored 4 shots from under the net and the other 11 shots were from the outside.<br /><br />Why is this so amazing that I have to post it? Its because I am usually afraid to take shots. I always think that it will miss...and it usually does. But yesterday, I decided that I will do my best and to shoot. My mind was blank when I shot--and when I cleared my head and not thought too much about missing, I started to get it in.<br /><br />The power of the human mind is so interesting. You cannot underestimate believing in yourself...a self-fulfilling prophecy if you will. I believe that I will be able to do this same level of performance for next week.<br /><br />Yes I can!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8577269408190293943.post-36856597561014562012009-01-25T21:24:00.000-08:002010-02-19T17:54:06.375-08:00ProcrastinationEnemy of the State!<br /><br />I made a check list in 2008 and accomplished a lot of the items on the list.<br /><br />I am going to make a 2009 list!!!!<br /><br />Take that!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8577269408190293943.post-58790391759553746172009-01-14T05:16:00.000-08:002010-02-19T17:54:06.387-08:00Gym 2009Went to the gym yesterday--the first of '09.<br /><br />20 Minutes of the Eliptical followed with a nice 30 Minute shower ba-ha!<br /><br />K...2 more months until my vacation! Gotta work hard!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8577269408190293943.post-18924769239525696962009-01-08T05:26:00.000-08:002010-02-19T17:54:06.402-08:00Too Much Overtime = BadSo I wake up at 5:25 am to get ready for work that starts at 7:30 am...work till 3:30pm...overtime until 9:00 pm...get home at 11:00 pm...DOTA until 2:00am...rinse and repeat.<br /><br />Had to cover for a sick co-worker.<br /><br />So tired. Maybe I should cut down on overtime.<br /><br />What!? You can't be serious! Are you suggesting I cut on my DOTA!? No way!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8577269408190293943.post-70650672672642483452009-01-06T17:30:00.000-08:002010-02-19T17:54:06.416-08:00Make sure to claim your hard earned overtime!<p>Last week I was conversing with a co-worker about salary and what not and touched upon the topic of overtime. This particular employee I was talking to is known as the Overtime King.<br /><br />Having worked together during the holidays I had some questions regarding my company's overtime policies etc...<br /><br />A couple of months ago the policy changed and to my errror I was still using the old system. I've corrected my fault and discovered that I have approximately $ 1,200 of unclaimed overtime.<br /><br />Lesson learned...ensure your hours are accurately recorded and that you follow proper procedures.<br /><br />Now...time to dive into the cash kwawawa! </p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8577269408190293943.post-85058404492373682022009-01-06T07:03:00.000-08:002010-02-19T17:54:06.430-08:00And so it begins...My blog is born!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0