I was going to blog a summary of my 2010 but I think everyone else is doing it, so I won't. ^_^ Besides, no point looking back... I got the entire 2011 to look forward to!

Not to sound totally ungrateful but okay, I'm glad to have been given another chance to live and try to make a difference. I'm glad to have ever supportive parents (in spite of the occasional bickering that comes with living with them). I'm glad to have the best boyfriend in the whole world... and having had one too many, I have every right to claim that Noodle Boy is THE BEST and I have no intention of leaving him, entertaining other guys, or continue dreaming of Ryan Reynolds. I'm glad I still have my sanity intact so I can plan for the future (which is about time!) and I got my iPhone and apps to help me get by.

Someone once asked me last year that I ought to blog about my favorite apps for the iPhone/iPad/iPod Touch. My memory is failing me, I'm sorry but I forgot who it was. (Please let me know if you happen to be reading this so I can credit you!) Then a couple of minutes ago I was asked by Sweet of the PensandLens fame over at Formspring once again about my favorite apps.

So now I will reveal to you some (just the ESSENTIALS!) of the 200+ apps I have that make my everyday life a breeze. Seriously, since I got an iPod Touch back in 2007, the  iPhone 3GS in 2009, the iPhone4 and iPad in 2010, my daily life has become manageable (since I'm such a scatterbrain). But I'm trying to change that, too, because I've made it my *ONLY* New Year's Resolution this year -- I SHALL NOT BE A SCATTERBRAIN. How hard can it be? It's just ONE New Year's Resolution. I ought to NOT break it! So, this is where my apps come in. They will have to guide me on this. And of course, the constant coaching from the love of my life, my Noodle Boy.




Okay, so with no further ado. I present to you, ang mga sumpay sa akong kinabuhi, the apps that keep me sane. (And yes, I do use them almost everyday!)

1. HootSuite and Twitpict for  iPhone / Osfoora HD for  iPad. This is for Twitter.

2. Facebook or Facebook Touch HD for the iPhone / Friendly or Friendly Plus for iPad because you can have multiple accounts logged in. Pretty self-explanatory. Pixelpipe or iLoader for iPhone. For when I need to upload pictures from my mobile and too lazy to transfer pics to the computer.

3.  Pages and Numbers should I be left with just the iPad to work on. Got the iPad camera connection kit to plug in a USB keyboard for faster typing!

4. MyPhone+ for iPhone to sync my contacts with Facebook. Saves me from getting individual pics for caller ID and input other info about my friends. ;)

5. Pingle for iPhone and Flipboard for iPad. Social networks integration. As far as they go, there's like an app for every social network and instant messenger there is. I got Foursquare, Tumblr, Chikka, Flickr, YM, Skype, Formspring, and even Posterous that I hardly even use! And best of all, they're FREE.

6. Ring It Up Pro is important for people who suck at Math and do business nevertheless. Like ME. I need it to keep note of the money that comes in and comes out each and every single day. I am so bad at finances, especially budgeting... you have no idea. Gosh! I don't even have a wallet for Pete's sake! This app helps me a great deal in running SALA Lounge + Café.

7. iPeriod for iPhone and iPad. Because the last time I checked, I'm a girl. DUH! I also used Woman Calendar before. Lots of other alternatives for menstrual calendars in the App Store.

8. iTeleport for iPhone and iPad for the times I am away from the computer and need to use it pronto. Also for spying. Hek hek hek!

9. iBooks for iPhone and iPad because I like to read. Especially when I'm in the loo. LOL! I got 600+ books and I don't think I'll ever finish all of them even in 5 years. Unless maybe if I poop a lot? HAHA! Oh and the quintessential Archie Comics, of course.

10. Skyfire for iPhone and iPad. Because a browser ain't the same without flash!

11. Tapatalk or Forum Runner because I enjoy forums.

12. I swear there's a million Flashlight apps in iTunes for the iPhone... but this particular Tiny Flashlight Pro works for me. Got lots of other lighting options, too!

13. Megaphone for iPhone. You'll never know when you'll need a microphone. ^_^ The same goes for Fone Home. Better safe than sorry.

14. WiFi Photo and PhotoToMac gets the job done when transferring photos from the iPhone to the computer via WiFi. No cable needed. Dropbox and DropImage for when I need to share my files with other users/computers.

15.  IdealWeight and Nutrition Facts or Nutrition Genius for the times I feel health-conscious. Throw in the Two Hundred Situps and Pedometer while you're at it.

16. I'm not really musically-gifted or inclined, but Noodle Boy is so I got Air Harp, Chord Play, Pocket Guitar, Finger Piano, Instant Guitar Solo II and Ocarina.

17. Word Lens for when I need the translations ASAP.

18. For photo editing and effects, since I love love love vintage photos, the apps that top my list are Hipstamatic, Instagram, Lo-Mob, LOMO, Infinicam, PictureShow, and CAMERAtan. Truth be told, this is the main reason why I wanted the iPhone in the first place. So that I can take all the vintage shots I want without film! ^_^

19. Movies HD for iPad for my movie database.

20. Weather Pro for iPad for when my mother bugs me about checking the weather. :)

As for GAMES and other ENTERTAINMENT/FUN apps, do you really want me to enumerate them all? Hmm... I'll think about it first. Seriously... There's just too many. Alright, I'll give you my TOP 10  games, not necessarily in order of importance:

1. Bruce Lee Dragon Warrior HD
2. Labyrinth 2 HD
3. Cut the rope
4. Fieldrunners
5. Phineas & Ferb
6. Stand O'Food
7. Despicable Me
8. Angry Birds HD
9. Family Guy Time Warped
10. Hangman RSS HD

The following camera apps are for the iPhone only. Haven't tried it with the newer iPod Touches with camera. Maybe they'll work. Maybe not. But check them out anyhow.

ProCamera to substitute for the built-in Camera app and also it gives the very good option for Fullscreen Trigger or Big Button. Just tap anywhere on the screen to take a pic. Very handy. Also lets me adjust focus and exposure. WOOT! I also recently discovered the Auto Portrait. For camwhores like me, this is a very essential app! You have to try it to believe me. ^_^ Full version lets you use the volume button as shutter!

Camera Genius and Burst for the times I just want to shoot A WHOLE LOT of successive photos. The Magic Shutter. Simply because it's MAGICAL! Check out their video.

The 360 Panorama is awesome! You've seen what it can do right? HERE. And how can you possibly ignore Toon Camera and Incredibooth? iPhoneography is all about having fun!



All this and more... don't you just love having the iPhone/iPad/iPod Touch? I DO! And I'm not even getting paid for posting this. (Also I can't wait for the opening of the Mac App Store come January 6!!! WOOT WOOT! )

Anyway, I'm simply sharing what I have that I am also thankful for them because they really do keep my sanity intact. If sharing is indeed caring like what we've accomplished yesterday during the Three Kings celebration...



...then I've started my New Year just right!

What about you guys? Got anything to share? ^_^ Or if you have apps you want me to check out, leave your comments below. ;)





xoxo,