Kung sakaling may isang cute na ibon na biglang mahulog mula sa puno at ito ay nakita mo, ano ang gagawin mo?
a. magkukunwaring walang nakita
b. matutuwa at nahulog ang umiistorbo sa iyo tuwing umaga
c. pupulutin ito at hahanapin ang kanyang magulang
Kung ang sagot mo ay (a), naku naman, magpakatotoo ka kaya. Kunyari ka pang dedma…haller!
Kung ang sagot mo ay (b), ang sama mo ha.
At kung ang sagot mo ay (c), ayan, pinaiiral mo talaga ang likas mong pagiging maaruga. Magaling, magaling, magaling!
Pasensya na sa pagsulat ko ngayong linggo. Medyo may hangover pa ako sa paggawa ng mga reviewer para sa mga tsikiting ko kaya mukha na ring test paper itong lahok ko.
Tags : Litratong Pinoy, photography
My kids have, unfortunately, inherited the allergy gene from both myself and their father. We’ve done the whole gamut of medications. Antihistamines, steroids, nasal sprays…you name it, we’ve probably done it. But I don’t want my kids to be too dependent on medication. The old folk advised us to take the kids to the sea shore because, supposedly, the air coming in from the ocean is good for kids with weak lungs. We’ve done that. Don’t exactly know if it helps but no harm in trying, right. I let them swim as often as possible because, that too, is supposed to strengthen the lungs.
On the homefront, vacuuming is a norm. Our place being a natural dust magnet, I’ve put on allergy mattress covers on the bed and we use pillows that are anti dust-mite and hypoallergenic. Pets are a no-no in this house and stuffed toys are regularly washed.
They say that kids outgrow their allergies and asthma with the proper care. I’m not sure if that’s true but if it were up to me, why not.
Tags : health, home, kids
Whenever we go on foreign trips I always look forward to having a taste of not only the local culture but also the culinary offerings of our destination. When we visited Osaka last year I was having a gastronomic adventure by tasting what the city had to offer. Being a big fan of Japanes food, I enjoyed eating everything from restaurant food to street food. There were unusual items, I must admit. Among those that I found truly interesting was this green doughnut. I got this at the local Dunkin Donut outlet and it was flavored with Japanese green tea. The taste was a bit weird but I truly enjoyed it.
Tags : PhotoHunt, travel
I’m not a stanger to burglary. A few years ago, our house was ransacked by thieves while we were out. They took all our televisions, our home theater, our stereos, our videocam, a Nordic Track rower, and almost got away with our wine rack (with several bottles of wine). And this happened in broad daylight!
Since then, I’ve been commited to keeping our house and our neighborhood safe. I immediately changed all our locks and requested our homeowner’s association to beef up security measures in our village. Luckily, we’ve not had a similar situation ever since.
However, the recent increase in similar crimes all over the Metro has me worried. This could be a sign of the trying times, actually. This scares me, especially now that we have kids in the house. I’ve done some research on home security systems and I’m trying to decide which is the best to suit our needs. It doesn’t come cheap, to be honest. But I would rather spend some hard earned dough on making sure that my family is safe.
Tags : family, home
PAGASA has declared that summer is officially and undeniably here. And it will be hovering around our shores for the next 3 months. Egad!! With temperatures hitting a high of 35 degrees celsius as early as now, I refuse to imagine what it will be like next month. Don’t the oldies say that summer is hottest during Holy Week? Well, that doesn’t come until 3 weeks from now and its already scorching….what more then.
My cue that the temperature is hitting the highs is when I start seeing blood. Yep, you read it right. I see blood during summer…in the form of nosebleeds.
Unfortunately for me, my kids have inherited their Dad’s sensitive nose and they are prone to nosebleeds whenever there is a sudden shift in temperature, they have allergies, or when it is just too damn hot. I knew I was in for another round so I got my gear ready for the onslaught.
Here are some first-aid tips for a nosebleeding episode.
First, tilt the child’s head forward and pinch the nostril that is bleeding. Pressure will stop the broken veins in the nose from continuously bleeding.
Second, apply a cold compress on the forehead and bridge of the nose.
Third and most important of all, do not let the child blow his or her nose. Blowing will cause the veins in the nose to bleed even further.
Nosebleeds don’t faze me anymore. I’m used to them already. But you should see my fainthearted relatives freak out whenever one of my kids starts looking like a vampire with a bloody nose.
Tags : health, kids, Summer
In the last few years, our country has seen a steady stream of health care professionals leave our shore for greener pastures abroad. Most of those who left were nurses.
Such is the demand for good nurses that even established doctors have switched careers to be able to seek employment in overseas hospitals.
All over the world there is a big demand for nurses that schools and universities have been raising the standards of their nursing degrees. However, finding a good school that offers a good nursing degree program isn’t that easy. There are a lot of diploma mills that one has to be sure before deciding on which institution to enter.
One exceptional university that offers nursing degrees is WGU (Western Governors University) a leading online university. At WGU, degree programs were developed by potential employers, therefore, allowing the students to learn about the rudiments of what will be needed in the workforce when they graduate.
After obtaining an
online nursing degree, the graduate can easily assimilate into the real world because he/she has learned from people who are well aware of the needs of the health care industry. This is a plus point for WGU because its students are better equipped to face the world of health care.
Tags : health, school
My youngest is officially on vacation!! Woot!! And she is, officially, a graduate of preschool. We’ve got 2 more days of practice before her graduation on Wednesday but it will be pretty much like playing.
My eldest still has her exams next week so that’s what we’re preparing for. Three more days of exams and we shall be really and truly on vacation. Can’t wait!
Tags : family, kids, school
I believe summer has hit our shores in full force. Its been so unbearably hot these last couple of days. And they say its going to get even hotter. To think that last year it was quite the opposite.
I had postponed our house renovation from March to April thinking that it was going to be easier to have the house painted because it would be hotter. Lo and behold, a week into the renovation, it started raining almost every afternoon. Which is why our supposed month and a half long project turned into a 3 month long paint job.
But now the heat is really bad. I know because my hair is starting to fall out again and I’m sure its not because of my thyroid. In fact, I’ve already bought some shampoo for thinning hair to help me out. I just hope this heat doesn’t hold up. I really can’t stand it anymore.
Tags : gripes, health
After rescuing a little bird from the preying eyes of one of our neighborhood pussycats, we gave him safe shelter in our garage. However, we didn’t have the proper housing facilities for this little fellow so we had to make do with my daughter’s red basket. She had been using it as the repository of her Barbie thingamajigs.
Since the bird was temporarily flightless, we kept him and tried to provide him with the proper nutrition to allow him to regain strength. Apparently, his Momma had the same idea. She was a frequent visitor and she would bring her baby some food which he gobbled up quite heartily.
Tags : photography, Ruby Tuesday
I’ve been trying to write this article for the last couple of days. And its been haaaarrrrddd. The topic isn’t really what has been stumping me. I pretty much am knowledgeable on the topic. Thing is, I can’t find the right words to describe what I want to say. Its pretty simple, actually. I believe I have what we all know as writer’s block.
I don’t like this one bit. To get my brain into writing mode I’ve been scouring the web for all sorts of inspiration. I’ve been reading anything and everything. I’ve been signing up for all sorts of promos. I’ve joined contests. I’ve even busied myself with web directory submission just to give me that much needed kick to start writing.
Well, lets see. I’ll try again tomorrow.
Tags : gripes, work
