June 10, 2004
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Back online!
The internet connection has been restored. Apparently the modem got reconfigured somehow and disconnected all four of us.
I was going to write about my first day yesterday in my newly promoted position in the department of NOC (Network Operations Centre) but the loss of the internet put paid to that. I have a few pics here from a previous post. Today was my second day and it is going to be one long learning curve not just for me but for the other guys in NOC too. It seems like everyday there is something new to discover about a system. My company is growing tremendously fast and new systems are always being installed that even the engineers don’t know about!
I will read the backlog of blogs this weekend and bestow my wisdom as always.
Miss Xanga
Voting will now start on:
- CET 6pm Friday 11th June – 6pm Saturday 12th June
- US East Coast 12pm Friday 11th June – 12pm Saturday 12th June
- US West Coast 9am Friday 11th June – 9am Saturday 12th June
- Asia (HK, Spore) 12am Saturday 12th June – 12am Sunday 13th June
I have requested that the finalists submit a previous post that they think is interesting and different so that all of you readers out there who are not familiar with them can draw an impression of them. Only seven have done so. Alternatively you can browse through their blogs before deciding who to cast your vote for. Even if you have already decided who to vote for, check out the competition.
Just click on their names to read their respective chosen posts.
I have two questions that I like the finalists to answer via the comments section which I will post up later. Answer any way you like. PLEASE ANSWER ASAP!
1) You’re stranded alone on an island. You will never leave it. Ever. But it is a fantasy island of sorts. You only get one choice though. Your choices are:
(a) A guy (or girl) of your dreams to spend the rest of your life with on the self-sustaining island. It can be a celebrity or someone you already know. His real life personality also accompanies him if this option is chosen.
(b) A fantasy department store that will conjure up and give you free of charge the latest fashion, cosmetics, food etc but not anything that can aid you in escaping from the island. That includes another human being. But pets are allowed.
Which would you choose and why?
2) If money is no object, what car would you drive and why?
Prize
I still haven’t decided although I know what Eechim has in store for the winner of Mr Xanga! So I’m going to ask the finalists whether they prefer something practical like a gift certificate or something daft and tacky like Dutch souvenirs and snacks? What do you prefer? Or do you have a suggestion? Nothing outrageous please!
Or how about something from MY STORE!
Mr Xanga
Go to Eechim’s site. Voting times are different to mine:
- CET 10am Friday 11th June – 10am Saturday 12th June
- US East Coast 4am Friday 11th June – 4am Saturday 12th June
- US West Coast 1am Friday 11th June – 1am Saturday 12th June
- Asia (HK, Spore) 4pm Friday 11th June – 4pm Saturday 12th June
Don’t forget to VOTE FOR ME!!!
Thanks in advance.
- CET 6pm Friday 11th June – 6pm Saturday 12th June
Comments (27)
Congrads on making the finals.
I am compelled to ask the girls to ask for your age when they win…hahahah
shh…with the prize
eek, I’m the first to answer … crap … ok …
a) not just because he reads my xanga or anything, but it would have to be to spend the rest of my time with Mart … my other half. I wouldn’t have married him if I hadn’t have wanted to be with him forever. Christ I’m a sap am I not? – also although I do have a materialistic streak, what’s the point of shopping if you have no-one to show it all to?
b) difficult one for me as I don’t drive … so I would have to say a water powered convertible Beetle. I love the style of Beetles, and if money was no object then someone could invent me a water-powered one and then we would save the environment for a bit.
Btw. I love animals and small children, and I hope to spend the rest of my life following in the footsteps of Mother Theresa!
I wish I was funny …
1- If I were stranded alone on an island, never being able to leave it, I’d choose to be with my fiance. Living in paradise with no worries would be great.
Having a fantasy department store would be excellent, but not having another human being to communicate with is pointless. With my fiance, at least we can procreate on the island and create our own society of little secretcharmz’s running around the island.
2- If I could any car, and money were no object, then it would be the 2003 Ferrari Enzo
Why? Cus its HOT, SLEEK, FAST, has 7800 rpm, can go from 0 to 60 in 3.6 seconds and most of all, it COSTS $643,330!!!!
1) That’s easy. I’d pick (a). I mean, what good is a store with hot fashions if there is no one to take them off, err, I mean wear them for!?! Besides that, if the island becomes NON self-sustaining, I can kill the other person for food.
2) I’ve already owned the car I want: ’68 Firebird. The reason: It’s sentimental.
Hey a Xanga contest eh? Too bad I can’t run
Thank you for the tips! They really helped. Actually I have been researching on the net and came across descriptions of the places you listed. I’m thinking of going to Volendam, Marken and Alkmaar for sure…not sure about Keukenhof bc I hear the tulip season is over =( =(
Do you recommend Edam over Alkmaar? I read that they’re both known for the cheese markets but that Edam’s is smaller. If you had time I wouldn’t mind at all to meet in central Amsterdam. I don’t want to be a bother though.
I’ve gotta say it, these ladies and I, we seem to have a lot in common… I’m glad for this contest, since I’ve “met” most of them now, and yourself, and I’m glad for it… Aaaanyhow. (sap sap sap)
1. I’d of course choose my fiance, Ryan, since as BooBoo said, there’s no reason to have accepted the proposal if I wouldn’t be happy for life with him. Besides, he’s a whole package –> great to look at, great conversation, hilarious, warm and ingenious.
2. As for the second… well, since when is money an object? There’s never been a time I thought I couldn’t buy something because money was the barrier. If I want it, I will find a way to get it… that being said, if I *wanted* an expensive car, I’d damn well make sure I’d get it… might take me awhile, but I’d manage it. Therefore, money is no object, and I’d drive the car I bought last summer. My economical little Sunfire.
That was the short answer…
interesting
1. ah, the classic desert island question. without even having to think about it, the answer to that would be (a). By nature, i’ve always been a very social person; that is, without the company of others i get very lonely and withdrawn. besides, who wouldn’t want to spend their life with the person they Love?
2. if money were no object…well, if money really were no object, i could have multiple cars so it’s a bit of a flawed question, but i’m going to go with the toyota prius. it’s not very sporty or anything, nor is it remarkably “cute” but it gets 51mpg and besides gas being ridiculously expensive, i can console myself with the thought that i’m doing less damage to the environment than the people around me. unless they all drove the same car as me…damn, i can’t stop thinking of other potential situations!. actually, i’ve always wanted to ride a motorcycle….
as for prizes, it doesn’t matter, really. whatever you pick will be nice, and whoever wins will be lucky to have it, i’m sure. ^_^
I SO agree with TorontoGirl. I have found some awesome sites through this contest.
Hi! David, is it? =)
My page is hooked up to my xanga…you can reach me through there!! Thank you!!
for my post, please link May 12, 2004. thanks.
1. this is easy — my hubby, cuz he is the guy of my dreams. before i met him, i was happy being alone. i had become an independent woman who could take care of her own, but deep down inside, despite all the “playing” that i did with so many men, i really wanted to be committed. BUT i had to find the perfect guy. and perfect means perfect for my standards – not cosmo’s, not society’s, not my friends’, nor my family’s, but my standards. of course he’d have flaws, but he had to match up to everything important that I wanted. jimmy is strong physically yet emotionally sensitive. he’s kind, devoted, gentle, caring, supportive, athletic, generous, handy, intelligent, tall, fit, and oh so handsome. that killer smile always brightens my day! he gives great massages & foot rubs, bakes yummy cupcakes, buys me flowers all the time, makes romantic wknd plans, sends the sweetest txt messages, says “I love you” everyday, buys me awesome gifts that i can actually use!, is a great listener, always holds my hand, and brings out the best in me. he makes me want to be a better person because he deserves the best. granted some of these things i mentioned are material… but if you take it all away, i still have an amazing guy!
2. all the money in the world… i would buy a fully equipped handicap van for this family i know. their dad is handicapped, missing both legs from a bad car wreck. they can’t afford anything since the medical bills have wiped them out. the kids are so sweet. the family planned a road trip last summer but the accident occurred two months before their vacation. with this van, they could easily have dad go on the road trip. ——- wait… i change my mind!!! i’d buy that Ferrari that secretcharmz wrote about at $650k. then i’d sell it. i’d buy the van for the family and give them the rest. well, let’s be honest here… i’d have to keep about $20k to pay off some school loans & credit card debt! =)
besides, i love the car i drive (honda s2000)… i wouldn’t want anything else!
1) Heaven is a lonely place without loved ones. It would be with my boyfriend Chris who is the first guy who fully understood me so far.
2) I like fast cars, it would be a toss up between the Porsche Carrera or a red Ferrari.
As for the gift, I wouldn’t want much, the department store would do. :p
I would have to agree with Alexandria, I met a couple of very interesting girls through your contest.
1) You’re stranded alone on an island. You will never leave it. Ever. But it is a fantasy island of sorts. You only get one choice though. Your choices are:
(a) A guy (or girl) of your dreams to spend the rest of your life with on the self-sustaining island. It can be a celebrity or someone you already know. His real life personality also accompanies him if this option is chosen.
(b) A fantasy department store that will conjure up and give you free of charge the latest fashion, cosmetics, food etc but not anything that can aid you in escaping from the island. That includes another human being. But pets are allowed.
I’d choose A and choose my husband to come with me because I already know how well I get along with him and I never get sick of hanging out with him.
2) If money is no object, what car would you drive and why?
I’d drive a classic muscle car like a late 60s Pontiac GTO because classic cars have a lot more personality than new cars, and if money was no object than it would be easy to maintain an old car.
Oh yeah, prizes — an icon or something to put on your blog?
i’m going to go for volleygirl1
I love the three people I know who got in. If I could vote for all of them I would. But, I can’t. So, my vote goes to volleygirl1.
WHERE DID U EVER FIND THE TIME TO DO THIS.
Oops not time for voting yet. I guess that doesn’t count.
Hmmm…. stranded on an island, huh? Geez, that’s pretty simple. I woud have to say… the guy. I don’t wanna be stranded on an island by myself, I’ll go crzy. It’s kind of like that movie w/ Tom Hanks…”Castaway” He went crzy and started talking to a damn ball. With the store, I could get a tv, books, food, entertainment, and/or whatever I wanted. But, nothing beats a warm body next to you. Everyone needs some lovin’ and don’t say that they store can provide you with stuff! Cuz, it’s not the same thing! = ) So… With a mate, we could survive on the island by ourselves…. .
I would want a Land Rover… I love traveling and being outdoors…going camping, fishing, and etc. So, this car would be practical for that. Plus, I have a lot of gfs that I need to drive around. I love my friends and I’m always around them. So, why not choose a car that will fit all of them in!
i will definitely be voting for you
i just need to make a reminder or something
you mean there seriously IS a prize?
I’m voting for frejaluna (hm, I didn’t notice another place to vote, so I’m doing it here)
can i vote in advanced? since i’m not gonna be around on sat singapore time
Hey I like the photos of your workplace. Looks really cool! Your job is really similar to my husband’s here in California. It’s not snowing here though.
ya ya ya…. secretcharmz I scream for you!!! You are my idol!!! Wooo hoooo.