Problematique

Collector’s Item

admin — Sat, 18 Feb 2012 11:14:08 +0000

Recently, my wife’s friend left her husband’s guitar for me to take care of. Since I am a musician and wish to collect guitars I immediately said yes. I didn’t know what kind of guitar they were lending so I was waiting in anticipation.

When I finally saw it I was in awe. It was an expensive bass guitar. The owner loved it so much that the guitar does not have one but two cases! I can understand why because I know how precious his collection is to him.

I’m sure the owner of a rare 1927 silver dollar would also feel the same way as we guitar collectors do. That’s why while he’s away I vow to take care of his precious musical equipment as if it were my own.

Hotel Dao Diamond

admin — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 02:31:00 +0000

We experience a different kind of service with Dao Diamond Hotel. Since they support deaf students, they also employ qualified deaf personnel making the hotel elegantly quiet. At first it will feel awkward when you are trying to make sign language to ask for things but soon you will understand a little bit of their sign language and you will appreciate the professionalism and hospitality that they offer.

The hotel also looks real nice, with its laminate flooring, wonderful displays and Polynesian theme. Highly recommended in case you need a place to stay in Tagbilaran Bohol.

Bohol Tour

admin — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 14:49:01 +0000

One of the best part of our trip is the tour of the many historical and tourist destinations found within the Island of Bohol. Our hotel hired for us a car with a driver that will take us around Bohol for P2500. The car was good and the driver was nice and explains to us a lot of things about the landmarks and the people that live in Bohol. The roads were quiet and empty which is a far cry from what were used at in cities. I just hope that there is an emergency road service available that will help people that will experience car problems. We visited the Blood Compact Statue, Baclayon Church, Chocolate Hills, Butterfly Garden, Tarsier Conservation Area and Loboc River Cruise.

Zack and Music

admin — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 09:14:24 +0000

Our youngest son seem to have a huge liking to music. His current favorite is Lincoln Brewster’s Today is the Day where in he can hum the song and sings it with eagerness. He appreciate music with videos but he loves music none the less. He enjoys a few other songs from various artists and seem to have a liking to guitar driven music – which is probably influenced by my taste. You can easily stream good music videos through Youtube, and you can also download a youtube video if you don’t have good internet connection so you can play the music video offline.

To drive or not to drive in Bohol

admin — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 10:49:25 +0000

My wife has a crazy idea that we should just rent a car when we get to Bohol. She wants me to drive them around the island visiting all the important places. The thing is, I am not familiar with the roads and the important places that we want to visit are not clearly marked on maps. A gps tomtom might help, but being a province I doubt I’ll even get GPS response. So for now, I will have to say no, and just get a country side tour package.

Change Oil Reminders

admin — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 10:09:04 +0000

I went with my dad to take his car for a change oil. Instead of the entire process ending within an hour, it took us hours because of a few simple mistakes on the part of the technician and my dad. Its not as complicated as changing thrust bearings, the mistake was in getting the write oil filter model. Which meant that we had to go to the store a second time to buy the right model…

Relaxing Tips

admin — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 09:27:55 +0000

Here are some quick tips on how to relax:

1. Schedule a time for relaxation, it has to be a time where its strictly off limits to other activities.
2. Take off any distractions. Turn off the TV, if preferred you can relax with someone else, but better if you are alone.
3. Go to a relaxing comfortable location, your lazy chair, your bed, your garden or on your log beds, as long as your are comfortable.
4. Think of nothing but good things/
5. Play good music if preferred.
6. Take relaxed and deep breaths
7. Chillax!

From Kalesa to Automotives

admin — Sun, 11 Dec 2011 09:19:17 +0000

Here is a another comparison picture depicting the changes of infrastructure and vehicles in Echague.

Photo Credit: Univ of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Lib / TheCamera Returns

December Traffic in Manila

admin — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 15:05:33 +0000

The word “Traffic” is alive again in my social network. Most of my friends are probably stuck in the crazy December traffic. I’m not sure why but last year, I did feel the wrath of December traffic – it was crazy, main roads turn into slow moving car parks!

Malls are probably to blame because of the many great shopping deals and discounts they offer. They even offer deals that can match home depot coupons in terms of savings. However people do not save anything – its just an illusion. What happens is the customer will simply spend the “saved” money onto something else.

Thankfully I am now working at home and far from heavy traffic at the comfort of my own house.

Busy Carriedo

admin — Sun, 04 Dec 2011 14:58:09 +0000

This picture compares the busy street of Carriedo. I heard that it was the main business area back in the old days. Now it is still a busy street but the main businesses have long gone to greener pastures.