It’s so hot. Hell cannot be hotter than this. Still, as my former theology professor would say, days like these should encourage us to look within or “inwards.” It is time to take stock of our souls, to determine where we are as far as our ultimate voyage is concerned.

For those among us who consider faith in things unseen as mere remnants of humans’ ignorance and being superstitious, these days are still quite important. Although not as celestial and sacred as the rest of us believe they are.

But for atheists and God-fearing people alike, it cannot be denied that taking a break, an occasion for intimacy with our true selves and what we hold dearest and closest to our hearts.

Christians, at least those who are enlightened enough to go and see what lies beyond the bend, believe that Lent is a season of love.

God, out of his immense love for man, chose to bear the pain, suffering and humiliation of everything that transpired during the first holy week.

Now, if somebody could love us that much, is it not only proper that maybe we should start searching why and how he could do so?

Maybe, we are worthy of being loved after all.

Maybe we should start loving ourselves. And maybe then, we might finally learn to love our fellowmen too.

Dell Goes Pretty

Computer vendor Dell must have huge faith. Or plain stupid. Just when the worst market meltdown is ravishing the world’s economies, here comes along the Round Rock, Texas-based computer maker toting a luxury-market, ultra-thin laptop.

Priced accordingly, the .65-inch thin Adamo (Latin for “to fall in love with”) comes encased in a machined, torsion-tested aluminum chassis. It features an expensive-looking, backlit and fully sized keyboard.

Powered by a 1.4GHz or 1.2GHz Intel Core 2 Duo Processor with Centrino technology, with either 4GB or 2GB of 800MHz DD3 dual-channel memory, the Adamo does not skimp on peripherals or design for that matter. Consumers who can afford its $2,000 and up price may choose between a silver aluminum with unique etching and pearl finish and onyx aluminum with brushed finish.

But one thing that must be keeping senior Dell executives awake at night is whether consumers can get over the “no-frills computers” image the company has acquired after years of selling no-nonsense, cost-effective PCs and laptops. Never mind that the PC market is reeling like a headless chicken courtesy of the recession that soon will become a Depression.

That’s all for the meantime, folks. Join me again next time as we keep on watching IT. For feedback: adlfrancis@gmail.com.