Korean Air & Seoul Airport

Seoul/Incheon Airport

I traveled via Korean Air for four times. Twice when I went to USA, and twice again when I returned here in Philippines. There is no direct flight from Philippines to USA via Korean Air. That's why I had to stay for few hours in Incheon airport while waiting for my next flight. I spent my free time drinking Starbucks, eating in Korean resto, strolling and buying Korean goodies. You can also take a shower or rent a room to take a nap while you are in the airport. You don't have to pay won (Korean currency) just to buy food/drinks or stuffs as long as you have US dollars, but they will give won as your change.

my breakfast

receipts from shopping/eating

Outside the airport; before take-off

I love the meals of Korean Air. They are delicious and plenty. They offer pasta, bibimbap, chicken, beef, ice cream, and side dishes such as fruits. They also offer tea or coffee. They have soda  and juices, too. Every time that I am done, I am really full and I can't eat anymore the desserts. From Philippines to Korea, there is one meal (breakfast) and snacks. It's breakfast because you will arrive in Korea around 4am. The travel takes four hours. The time in Korea is advance of one hour here in Philippines. That's why you have to check their time because you might miss your flight. From Korea to USA (Virginia), there are two meals (lunch and dinner) and of course, snacks. The travel takes 14 hours. Yeah, it's long and my legs were tired sitting. While you are in the plane, you can watch movies, listen from the music, or play games. During my time, I watched "Breaking Dawn Part 1" and "Blind". "Blind" is a Korean movie. About the flight attendants, they are pretty and tall. They are always smiling.

my breakfast from Philippines to Korea (Korean Air)

free bottle of water and I can fully charge my gadgets (ipod shuffle & galaxy note)

It is not easy to buy plane tickets here in Philippines because you need a travel agency to book and pay for it. If you live in USA, you can pay online. If you will travel via Korean Air, I recommend you to avail "Sky Pass". It's free and you can earn and redeem miles for your next travel. You can enroll online. Even though booking is difficult, the travel experience is great and fun.

Happy Birthday

I'm not a poet. It's my first time to write a poem for my friend because today is her birthday.

Maligayang Kaarawan

Hindi ko inaasahan

'Sang araw sa paaralan

Makakatagpong kaibigan

at masayahing kakwentuhan

Sexy ang kanyang palayaw

Tawagan araw-araw

Tunay na ngiti

Sa amin kanyang ganti

Araw-araw na kasiyahan

Panahong may kalungkutan

Di maiwasang kahirapan

Lagi siyang andiyan

Kanyang kaarawan ngayon

Salamat sa panahon

Ika'y laging kasama

Maligayang kaarawan, Ivan!

Android 2.3 ~ Gingerbread

Gingerbread

Last week, I upgraded my galaxy tab from android 2.2 (froyo) to 2.3 (gingerbread). Since my laptop's CD drive has problem, I used my sister's computer. I installed the KIES (2 mini cds) that I got when I bought my tab last year.  After I installed Kies, I downloaded the updated version. Installing gingerbread took 30 minutes to 1 hour. There are additional applications such as Calculator, Sketch memo, eBook, Downloads, Social Hub and Pulse. I just got them when I upgraded my firmware to gingerbread, but when my sister bought her own tab on May 2011, there are installed calculator and eBook applications. I bought mine on March 2011. I can also use portable wi-fi hotspot in which I can share my 3g via wi-fi to other devices like my galaxy note because of this upgrade. I was not able to use this feature when it was still froyo.

changes of icon's such as browser, battery, and android market to play store

For those who do not have cds, you can download the installer at the samsung website. However, when I tried to install it my laptop, there is an error.

Android 4.0 ~ Ice Cream Sandwich

I read that Samsung will release Android 4.0, also known as Ice Cream sandwich, last March. I am excited to have it since it is the latest operating system of Android. I am also glad because Samsung will provide this update to galaxy note. It said that the software package offers exclusive S Pen applications, enhanced multimedia features, and an Android 4.0 upgrade. After waiting for almost 3 months, the official software package is finally available. It is about 370+MB. At first try, the download is not successful. I don't know why, but probably because our wifi was not stable last night. However, I was able to make it. I saw great differences from gingerbread to ice cream sandwich. You can watch the video below.

Comparison between the Gingerbread (Left side) and Ice Cream Sandwich (Right Side)

  

 

  

 

Screenshot of Home Screen 

Face Unlock is available in Ice Cream Sandwich.

Ice Cream Sandwich Screen Shots