Sexy Mom has been missing in action for a few days for a lot of reasons. Sorry, my dear Readers, for keeping you in the dark, but guessing was fun, wasn’t it? No, SM has not gone on a holiday abroad (how I wish), nor got un-retired (though there have been lucrative job offers in Nigeria and the Middle East countries, sorry not interested).
Blame SM’s absence on the sweltering summer heat. I have always disliked summer—all because I am not comforable with the HEAT. I would tend to just keep myself holed out in airconditioning comfort (elecrtric bill must have doubled this summer), and as much as possibe, I would not like to leave the house.
Because of the summer heat, the computers at home started acting up, first slowing down, then acting as though they were intoxicated, drowning in liters and liters of alcohol, then burning in heat, I thought they would explode. One by one, the 2 desktops and 2 laptops all went dead! That has affected SM’s writing and research activities, and there were deadlines to either beat or to meet.
What to do? A bright idea came to mind—it was high time to fulfill that Christmas dream that stretched to a February birthday wish. It was time to buy my MacBook—the computer of my dreams. I was adamant that I would not settle for anything less than a MacBook, but when I went to the shops, I realized that I could buy 2 branded laptops for the price of 1 MacBook. I decided in the evening to buy 2 branded laptops (either an HP or a Compaq), 1 for myself and 1 for the kids while the 4 computers were being resurrected back to life.
Next morning, with all kids in tow, and after a ceremonial lunch at Mongkok in SM North, we began to execute the plan. The sales people were explaining this and that—all beyond the understanding of my tecchie challenged brain. They were luring to buy the higher end models. It was good son, JAngelo, was there to explain.
Enough of sales talk, I decided. We went to Ynzal Marketing Corp in Sct. Ralios, QC, the Apple authorized distributor where we got good student discounts for iPods in December. And voila—we got a very good discount for the MacBook! Just that, life was simple, no need to dilly dally, it was not a hard decision. I paid for my MacBook, with an aim to come back in a month’s time for the 2nd MacBook—I hope, I hope, for the kids. With the big discount, it will be only a matter of a few thousand pesos over the budget. Let me complete the enrollment of the 6 kids first, then buy their uniforms, books, supplies (my, the list is endless, the expenses non-stop). Whatever remains from the budget might cover the cost of another MacBook, or a branded laptop.
After another alibi to eat outside ceremonial dinner at The Old Spaghetti House in Tomas Morato, we headed for home, happy. But the story did not end there—I realized, though I was prepared for it—that switching from a PC to a MacBook was not easy. It would take some time, to master the keys, the short cuts, the commands. But I do not mind at all. I am prepared to learn.
Why a MacBook, you might ask? for a lot of reasons: (i) simply because it is a MacBook. It’s like watching Spiderman 3 , and liking it simply because it is a Spidey movie; (ii) oh, it’s sleek and sexy, I am tempted to call it Sexy Mac; (iii) it’s smarter and faster; (iv) resolution is perfect; (v) its integrated camera is superb; (vi) it just makes me happy to own it—I do not even need to know its specs, and for so many other reasons. I even had it blessed in church.
And it took me a day (at UCC in Rockwell with BA and Vince), another day (at Gloria Jeans in Mega Mall), then another day (pestering J Angelo and BA), going places with my Sexy Mac…fiddling with the keys, the commands and all. I had to revert back to the remaining dying laptop for my writing and research work. I was not able to write posts for my blog, bloghopping has been infrequent, I could not even memorize the commands.
My husband compared me to a Nokia user shifting to a complicated Siemens phone. It’s ok, I said, me and my Sexy Mac will be solid partners in my writing career. Now I need a mouse—a Mac mouse costs P3,500—I will buy one maybe tomorrow. I will not buy a generic mouse for my Sexy Mac, it would be like driving a BMW with a Toyota steering wheel.
As I and my Sexy Mac get to know each other, as we go through the pains of perfecting our trade, I ask you dear Readers, for your understanding. Will you forgive me for missing in action for a few days? As I wrote earlier, even though I was away, you were in my mind and in heart all the time.
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57 responses so far ↓
vk // May 10, 2007 at 9:20 pm
Hello dine,
Congrats to your New MacBook, Your SexyMac…......it’s nice….
You have really a nice companion now, your partner every day you works and write…your Secretary…..
I would say, next from the Family,…..that is your second partner in life….lol
How I see how happy you are to have your long Wish, Xmas Wish, Bday Wish and of course You wish it while you need it and likes it….
At last You have it now….....
And it was also Blessed…........
Thanks for sharing your Family, I saw them now….You have a big and peaceful Family…..Hope I can do it to my family, “Togetherness and Communication”.....
ay oo nga, tawa ako nito:::I will not buy a generic mouse for my MacBook, it would be like driving a BMW with a Toyota steering wheel…...lol
Thank you very much for sharing…………
I always come back here, esp. now you have already your SexyMac…hgeheheh
The more, you write here more and more interesting Post……..
Thank you Dine for sharing, I enjoy reading here, all you write here.…………..
sexy mom: thanks, Vicki! you have become a dear friend to me, I will always cherish the friendship.
noemi // May 10, 2007 at 9:32 pm
I have mine for almost a year now. It’s so sexy talaga. We should meet up sometime with our sexy macbook . but Katipunan is so scary these days. Haay.
sexy mom: our sexy macs should meet—for so many reasons. yes, i heard those scary stories, and i would not like to lose our immaculate while sexy macs to those dark forces of evil.
rhodora // May 10, 2007 at 9:51 pm
Wow! May MacBook ka na! Ohhh, kailan kaya ako makakabili? Dalian mo na, Aypee, anak, mag-graduate ka na this sem, please!
Dine, you look good in that pic.. and your smile.. soo soo sweet – can’t hide your joy!
sexy mom: thanks, Rhodora for seeing that contented smile, the joy! soon, soon, Aypee will graduate, but you have tour fancy cell phone, just newly acquired, isn’t it?
feng // May 10, 2007 at 9:55 pm
hi sexy mom! whoa, i knew all along you were cooking up something interesting. congrats for the MacBook (and i am drooling right now), it’s a happy feeling to spoil ourselves a bit of luxury right? we deserve it anyway. and what a coincidence, i also bought myself a laptop last saturday, it’s not as top of the line like yours, connie’s and noemi’s, but i love it, it’ll serve just my purpose—writing and journaling. at least now, i don’t have to battle with Hubby as to using the desktop PC late in the night.
advance happy mothers day to you. can’t wait to finally see you in our Mommy Lunch.
sexy mom: i heard an amusing remark—that macbooks are not really that useful, and that they are useful only for bragging rights. i dare say not, i now see its functionality, though of course, it’s a feel good thing also. happy advanced mother’s day, too. i can’t wait for the PMN mommy lunch, and meet you and the other moms in person.
Tiffany // May 10, 2007 at 10:32 pm
Oh noes. BA’s bulges are starting to show!
Congrats on the Sexy Mac! ;D
sexy mom: Tiff, BA seems to be in denial!
pining // May 10, 2007 at 11:35 pm
Isn’t it terrible though when you’re not connected?
I wanted one and the husband just said, “you’re havin’ a laugh…” in other words, in my dreams…
Congrats on your new Sexy Mac
I’m dreading the day when I have to fight over one PC, as my 5 year old boy is getting the hang of it now…
pauline // May 10, 2007 at 11:40 pm
congrats, tita! i know for sure that you’re enjoying your macbook
it’s such a great toy to have, and the photo booth is just perfect! haha windows will be a thing of the past now. as they say, once you go mac, you’ll never go back! 
advanced happy mother’s day!
sexy mom: thanks, Pauline. Photo booth rocks! i guess you are right—once you go mac, you’ll never go back, nice rhyme!
auee // May 10, 2007 at 11:52 pm
aaacck you’ve gone to the dark side hehe
just kidding
sexy mom: whoa! join us, this side, dear auee!
cOOkster // May 10, 2007 at 11:56 pm
Whoah…you got a Mac! Definitely one of the things in my wishlist. One good thing about Macs is it is very easy to use compared to Windows. And you’re right, a Mac is a Mac…
sexy mom: A Mac is a Mac is a Mac…
rHo // May 11, 2007 at 12:05 am
yaaay… u got the Mac na!! congrats! congrats! it’s okay ate! sa una lang yan mahirap pero pag tumagal na naku, baka hindi mo na bitawan yang Mac mo! hehehe!
enjoy!
Toe // May 11, 2007 at 12:08 am
There’s a mac distributor in Scout Rallos???? Gosh… I live there and I never knew
SM, for multi-media, Mac is the best. As they say, once you go Mac, you’ll never go back… hehe! 
Soon, you’ll be making movies and music on your macbook. It’s actually easier to use than Windows once you get the hang of it. Definitely, one Mac is worth 2 Windows… hehehe… sobrang prejudiced talaga. 
sexy mom? they have been in scout rallos for ages! something like the late 80s. and Toe, i know you know all those features—i saw your MacBook in your blog! and i told myself, one day, i will have one, too!
ba // May 11, 2007 at 12:11 am
Mom! Thanks for the Mac…
...do!
Am so full right now. Mmmmm. Chicken nuggets.
@Tiff: SINONG MATABA? WAHAHAHAHA. XD
sexy mom: BA, you’re in denial? lvya BA!
carlotta // May 11, 2007 at 1:23 am
you and sexy mac are perfect together! may you have lots and lots of writings/adventures galore forever and ever. =)
sexy mom: Sexy Mom—Sexy Mac go together. how sweet!
MrsPartyGirl // May 11, 2007 at 2:51 am
it seems like everyone i know (and just gotten to know, like you :D) are all switching to the mac. my bestfriend has been hounding me, like forever, to switch to a macbook and i’ve managed to laugh it off every time. but now that my vaio has started acting up on me, in a fit, i’m sometimes just so tempted to throw it against the wall.
anyway, i also love the mac commercials on tv (here in the US), they’re quite funny but sorta true i guess (especially now that vista’s out, that OS is a nightmare!).
have fun with your new macbook, i’m sure you’ll enjoy it
sexy mom: yah, it seems like everyone wants to go in the same direction. you don’t have to throw your vaio, like i didn’t throw ours away. fate will take its course, and soon you will have your mac (vaio may be more expensive, but mac is more chic).
Shari // May 11, 2007 at 8:57 am
Sexxxxyyyyyyyyy! An unfortunate event that had a lucky outcome. A MacBook is definitely worth drooling over. Gee wiz, I can’t even afford a laptop, much less a MacBook. Boo me.
Kyels // May 11, 2007 at 10:35 am
Tita, you rock!
Mac computers are really awesome but they’re expensive! I’ve always wanted one too but I cannot afford one yet … Nyahaha!
Enjoy the Mac!
[:
Belle // May 11, 2007 at 12:14 pm
hi Dine,
Wow, i am glad you didn’t settle for anything less. My daughter compared it to a cadillac. She loves her Mac and I am sure you will have fun with it, too. Boy, that baby though is expensive.
tofubaby // May 11, 2007 at 12:18 pm
That’s great! Like Shari, I am drooling over iMacs for a long time now. We’ll see.
Enjoy the new Mac!
tofubaby // May 11, 2007 at 12:55 pm
Oh! I forgot. Seksi mo talaga SM!
Rach // May 11, 2007 at 1:41 pm
Hi Dine. Congrats on your new MacBook. It’s so sleek and modern. I think SexyMac suits it perfectly.
I wish I could have one as well but since it’s out of the question (out of the budget), an LCD would make me happy for now. This huge monitor in front of me is bad for my eyes.
Wow, you had it blessed. Now that’s a good start. Hope you and SexyMac will be great partners for many great years ahead.
jangelo // May 11, 2007 at 3:48 pm
to those interested, it cost just php 60k. retail price in stores is php 75k. contact me if you want help with getting in touch with (or getting a good deal from) ynzal.
my powerbook is old. one of these days mom will buy me a macbook too.
Tiffany // May 11, 2007 at 4:13 pm
@JAngelo, I hear of a deal—60k for one plus a free 2 gb nano ipod?
Not sure, though.
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Daphne // May 11, 2007 at 4:51 pm
Wow congratulations on your newest toy, SexyMac.
I like how you even had her blessed in church.
chase // May 11, 2007 at 6:01 pm
Wow that looks cute. I am also tempted to buy a Macbook but the blackone but my needs wouldnt allow me since I am also a gamer and Mac doesnt have an array of games like the PC does. But still the Mac you have matches you being both are sexy!
vic // May 11, 2007 at 10:30 pm
wow, what a sexy mac for a sexy mom. not sure if i know how to fiddle a mac, (I have a hard time with windows)but it would have been perfect here in TO (toronto) for the whole city is a hot spot now, courtesy of Toronto Hydro, our power supplier which is getting into wifi business at the consternation of mainstream providers and they are giving it for free introductory promotions and it very cheap after the promotion.
But most prefer their blackberries, which is also an Ontario based company, RIM..
Gina // May 11, 2007 at 10:40 pm
Sexy Mom + Sexy Mac = Formidable Team =)
Girlie // May 11, 2007 at 10:56 pm
i’m not about to switch, although hubby is convincing me to go mac, both hubby and daughter are mac users for a long time now. from time to time i get to use either of their “sexy macs”, but nah, i still love pc, but who knows…i guess you did the convincing _
maki // May 11, 2007 at 11:47 pm
congrats sexy mom to your sexy mac!
I’m laptop hunting too. Does Ynzal give student discounts for all? 
I’m currently hunting for a new laptop. My mom wants it to be a Toshiba but a mac would be helpful and handy..hehe
pinayhekmi // May 12, 2007 at 12:59 am
Hey sexy mom, you’re really bringing sexy back!
I started pricing Macbooks yesterday (we have a company discount) when I read your entry. And then I thought…wait a minute, am I not supposed to be cutting back on expenses? HAHA.
micamyx // May 12, 2007 at 1:18 am
Woah! SexyMom’s bringing SexyMac!
Congrats with that Tita
Pagamit naman ng SexyMac mo hehehe 
Miss you 
eric aka senor enrique // May 12, 2007 at 7:03 pm
Congratulations on your MacBook
I have a black one.
Happy Mother’s Day, Dine!
lady cess // May 12, 2007 at 8:23 pm
at the risk of sounding uninitiated, ngayon lang ako nakakita ng nagba-basbas ng ganyan
a house and a car, many times. but a new gadget, ngayon lang 
i love your pic , the first one. sexy mom na sexy mom!!
kimmy // May 12, 2007 at 8:59 pm
huwaw, macbook! _ advanced happy mother’s day!
k // May 12, 2007 at 10:48 pm
Awwwww, a Mac family. Like what the Mac ad say, “you will never go back”. And yup, a mighty mouse is just “almighty’. Get one.
BTW, Happy Mother’s Day. Here’s Barry singing for you.
aMgiNe // May 12, 2007 at 10:56 pm
wow
hehe pwedeng magpa ampon sexy mom? hehe =) well have fun with your new toy. and advance happy mother’s day.
annamanila // May 13, 2007 at 12:03 am
Congrats. The macbook is real sexy and photogenic too. Giving you a run for sexiness. haha Am sure you will turn up splendid blogs and blog pieces—sext nin abd sext nacbook. Were you MIA? I didn’t feel it … i guess because we’re chatting away in gmail ha. Hav fun wherever you are.
annamanila // May 13, 2007 at 12:04 am
Sorry .. that should have been:
I am sure you would turn out splendid blog pieces … sexy mom and sexy macbook together.
My fat fingers!
Chateau // May 13, 2007 at 12:57 am
Huwaw! Sexy Mom + Sexy Mac = bongga! I’m turning green with envy! LOL
That’s a great way to treat yourself on Mother’s Day. Happy Mom’s Day!
Rach // May 13, 2007 at 2:54 am
Happy Mother’s Day Dine! Hope you’ll have a wonderful celebration with your loved ones.
vk // May 13, 2007 at 3:38 am
hi sexymom,
want only to say…...HAPPY MOTHER´S DAY
KK // May 13, 2007 at 7:59 am
Congratulations for your Sexy Macmook Ate Dine! I was wondering if you went on a vacation.
Linnor // May 13, 2007 at 8:16 am
Ooh gotta love that MacBook
I’m still using a 2-year old iBook G4.
Francesca // May 13, 2007 at 11:36 pm
http://reviews.cnet.com/Apple_MacBook_13_inch_2_0GHz_Intel_Core_Duo/4505-3121_7-31884384.html
The link is the review of Apple mac book.13inches, sleek and sexy.
haze // May 14, 2007 at 5:34 am
Wow new Mac ! Hmmm advance mother’s day gift po ba yan ? Happy Mother’s day Tita Dine! That will encourage you to blog more
!
salen // May 14, 2007 at 10:47 am
hi, sexy mom!
Congrats on your new mac book! I can so relate with computers acting up …. my laptop is doing the same.. has something to do with the fan. I’ll have it checked na nga.
nway, the macbook is so sexy bagay na bagay sayo…
Happy Mom’s Day!
jireh // May 15, 2007 at 7:24 pm
hi! just dropping by
wow! i love your sexymac 
wish i can afford one… 
Rhea Ong Yiu // May 17, 2007 at 12:14 pm
Hi there Sexy Mom! I just got myself a new MacBook too!
I just got it last weekend and I’m wondering if you could help me out in giving it a name. I’m running a small Name My Mac Contest over at http://blog.rheaongyiu.com/2007/05/16/name-my-mac-contest/
julie // May 17, 2007 at 3:39 pm
Your smile, you look so contented, so full of things in your mind that you want to write about.
Have fun with your new gadget!
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Jazzeline // Jul 29, 2008 at 9:17 pm
too much bragging for me. how can a macbook be your companion when it does the same thing as any computers out there. Filipinos are always looking for style and that’s why foreign companies are exploiting us.
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