jaypeesol

@jaypeesol (218)

Philippines • Age 43

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Collect them all

mayrylflores @mayrylflores (173) • Philippines 4 Jan 13

I have this obsession of buying some cheap but useful books in a store. I have lots of them but I don't even had time to finish reading all of them. When I was a little girl, I wish I have my big house and a huge room for a...

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jaypeesol I also have a collection of books. :) Our country The Philippines doesn't really have a good public library system, so if I want to read something I have to buy them. I usually buy from used-books stores, but if I like the author enough I buy them new. I also...

7 Jan 13

Any James Patterson fans?

86steelers43 @86steelers43 (167) • United States 9 Feb 11

I started reading James Patterson last year with "Cat & Mouse", the 4th novel in the Alex Cross series because the first three novels were always checked out at my library . Since then I have read all but "Jack & Jill" (which I am...

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jaypeesol Just like you, Cat & Mouse is my first Patterson book. I discovered him when I watched the movie Along Came a Spider, and found out it was from a book. I loved Cat & Mouse, probably my favorite in his Alex Cross series. Aside from his Alex Cross series, I...

1 Jan 12

Do you read classic books?

marguicha @marguicha (224362) • Chile 27 Dec 11

Sometimes I feel that classic books are being read less and less. Everyone wants to write something, but they don´t bother to read the great authors of the past. I remember the fun I had reading Tom Jones (and a great movie was...

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classical books

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jaypeesol I try to read some of them, but since English is my second language, sometimes I find the language quite difficult, especially if they were written during the 1800s or early 1900s! Some of the classics I've read were Little Women, Little Men (both by Louisa...

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The Hunger Games

eunique317 @eunique317 (347) • Philippines 1 Jan 12

Who among you has read The Hunger Games trilogy? I first got curious about the books because it was mentioned in my MA class by our mentor. I made a mental note to look it up and even told my co-teacher/friend about it. Then, her...

the hunger games

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jaypeesol I have read all 3 novels. I love the first and second book, but I feel the 3rd one lacks the action that the first 2 books had. Still, I thought it was a great series and seems to be a satire of our current world.

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SSS card id Where are you?

JackieJensen08 @JackieJensen08 (221) • Philippines 31 Aug 11

Im really pissed and angry. Its been two years and yet my SSS id still not available. I really need it since Im applying a job. I already called the office many times but none of them answer. I went there personally all they said...

sss id

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jaypeesol May I ask when your friend applied? I applied January 2010 and I still don't have mine. I am hoping I'm one of those whose card gets processed first with the new system.

1 Sep 11

Anyone here looking forward to season 23 of Survivor?

abbypringles @abbypringles (1613) • Philippines 14 Aug 11

I was a bit disappointed with how Season 22 worked out, not that Boston Rob won. But because he did so without any competition whatsoever! There were really no strategic move and it was basically like they handed him the million...

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jaypeesol I am looking forward to Survivor: South Pacific. I don't think I will get tired of watching this show. Each season brings in something new and there's never really a dull moment. The new cast list has been released by the way. Coach and Ozzy are returning....

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Newbie Freelancer

swats89 @swats89 (1729) • India 1 Sep 11

Hi. I know its really hard to get a job as a freelancer for newbie. You dont have your own portfolio and dont have any experience as a freelancer. So how would u get first job as a freelancer? Give me some tips. Which is better...

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jaypeesol It is really tough to start out as a freelancer. My advice is to first work in a company and do freelancing at the side. That way, you can build your experience while also looking for small clients online. Once you've built your portfolio then it will be...

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Delivery of Heavy Books

jaypeesol @jaypeesol (218) • Philippines 1 Sep 11

Hi all! Is there anyone here who has experienced ordering books from an international seller and shipping it here in the Philippines? I want to order a boxed set of the Harry Potter books (the UK edition), and I am thinking...

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What should i do to join the showbiz?

rockydam83 @rockydam83 (846) • Italy 22 Jun 11

Show biz always inspires me. Earlier in my life when i try to join it my parents and family forced me to complete my studies and then to join it but after my studies i got busy in my job. Maybe you will say that i am crazy...

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jaypeesol The posters above me gave great tips. To add, you can also ask some friends and you can create your own movie and upload it to YouTube! A lot of people are getting discovered in YouTube, and who knows, you might be one of them. But like anything, if you want...

22 Jun 11

Planning for Movie this weekend, any Suggestions?

jack9825 @jack9825 (60) • India 22 Jun 11

Hey Friends, I am planning for movie this weekend. Two movies Back to Back. First is X-men and for other, What do u say ? Green Lantern is okey ? Or Super 8, Car 2, Bad Teacher, Hangover Part 2, Pirates of the Carrabian, Kung Fu...

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kung fu panda

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jaypeesol If you're into special effects and superhero movies then I suggest Green Lantern (downside: story is not that great, just ok). If you're into suspense and aliens, then go for Super 8 (downside: you don't see the bad guy that much. great story though). If...

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Looks like we are running out of good writers...

Rapuncille @Rapuncille (597) • Philippines 4 Apr 11

i have noticed that most shows/telenovelas that are now aired in Philippine television are mostly just reruns of the previous telenovelas aired years back or tagalized (dubbed in tagalog)version of other foreign telenovelas...

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jaypeesol I do not think the problem is in the writers. We have a lot of creative individuals in our country. The problem is that TV networks are probably not paying them enough that writers would want to work hard on their script. Most of the good scriptwriters...

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Oh crap - kindles are still tooooo expensive for me right now.

jazel_juan @jazel_juan (15746) • Philippines 3 Apr 11

Some may agree, some may not, i am speaking here in terms of Philippine views or basis. i have long been wanting to have a kindle, those that you can read ebooks..and i have been following its price see if i could now...

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jaypeesol You may also want to research on ordering electronics from Amazon or any US-based online stores. I've read a lot of horrible experiences from other people where they were charged extra by Bureau of Customs for stuff they ordered online. :(

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I finally did it! I set aside time to read everyday!

macdingolinger @macdingolinger (10386) • United States 15 Mar 11

I do not know if it is a success or fail mission yet as I just started. But I figured in the afternoons when my son is resting I would "rest" too. SO the last few days after I get done with his afternoon therapy session I let him...

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jaypeesol I envy you! With the amount of books that I need to read, I have to set a schedule just to finish them, but I can't. Right now I find myself reading books before I sleep. At least I finish books even if it takes me a couple of weeks!

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Will Matt continue the streak on Redemption Island?

abbypringles @abbypringles (1613) • Philippines 16 Mar 11

Or will Kristina break it and reign supreme at Redemption Island... Personally, I find it more interesting than the game itself? Haha. I don't know, some of the players in Ometepe are pretty dumb, just riding along with Rob. Or,...

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jaypeesol I think Matt will continue winning. As much as I like Kristina, I don't think she has the strength to battle Matt in duel challenges. I hope Matt comes back into the game and somehow gets his revenge against Boston Rob.

16 Mar 11

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Broadband Limits - What do you think of the so-called "Fair Usage Policy"?

inkyuboz @inkyuboz (1392) • Mandaluyong City, Philippines 29 Jan 11

I'm pretty bummed about it. I research a lot during my free time and sometimes I download large files off the net. I'm not participating in any kind of piracy, mind you, my research is and will always be purely academic. Enter...

fair usage policy

internet

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jaypeesol Who is your ISP? I don't have that kind of limitation on my Internet. I do pay about 1.5k a month for it, but it's worth it. Then again, I'm kind of lucky that not too many people in my area uses the Internet.

30 Jan 11

Stephen King's Four Past Midnight

LilyoftheThorns @LilyoftheThorns (12918) • United States 28 Jan 11

This is a collection of 4 of King's novellas; "The Langoliers" "Secret Window, Secret Garden" "The Library Policeman" and "The Sun Dog." I am only on the first story, Langoliers, right now...but it is so good! By page 15 i...

four past midnight

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stephen king

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jaypeesol I saw the movie "The Langoliers" first before I read the story. I loved the movie so much that I hunted down a copy of Four Past Midnight for my own collection. I read it a few years ago so I can only remember a few details about the stories. I remember not...

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Karin Slaughter

sedel1027 @sedel1027 (17846) • Cupertino, California 31 Jul 07

Has anyone read books written by Karin Slaughter? I received my normal B&N notice about upcoming releases today and noticed there was a book by her coming out soon. The book sounds interesting. Any fans here?

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jaypeesol I'm new to Karin Slaughter's works. I'm currently reading Faithless, and I'm not liking it much. She goes on to describing emotions a lot and sometimes I feel like the plot is too slow for my taste.

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It's a Race to the Finish

dorannmwin @dorannmwin (36392) • United States 13 Dec 10

So, tonight was the finale of the Amazing Race and the first all female team to ever win the race happened today. Nat and Kat made Amazing Race history. I think that the entire race was a good race and I am mostly glad that...

all girl team

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jaypeesol I also love that Nat & Kat won, it took a while, but finally a girl-girl team won! It's not a fluke either, they really are good racers and deserved the win 100%. I wouldn't mind Brooke & Claire winning, I like them as well. Brooke can get loud, but I don't...

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Harry Potter Book 7 - Part 1 (Now Showing)

astreadido @astreadido (608) • Philippines 17 Nov 10

Finally, HP 7 - Part 1 is now showing here in the Philippines. Can't wait to watch it this weekend with my hubby.

deathly hollows movie

harry potter

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jaypeesol I just saw it earlier. It was great! There were some slow parts, but overall it was awesome. They ended the movie in an emotional part. Can't wait for Part 2!

18 Nov 10

Starting a new book when you haven't finished the other one

juryse @juryse (752) • Philippines 19 Oct 10

Does this happen to you? Do you read books simultaneously? One after the other? It's happening to me right now. I recently started Eat Pary Love by Elizabeth Gilbert but then I saw this book Jodi Picoult "Handle with Care" so even...

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eat pray love

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jaypeesol It depends on what I'm reading. Before I only read one book, but in the last 2 years I've been reading 2 books at the same time. Sometimes I get bored with a book, and I pick up another to read it. When I get bored with that, I go back to the other book....

19 Oct 10