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Musings of a Weary Traveler

Today, I had to walk from the World Trade Center to Buendia-LRT station, I took a jeep from there only because I was conscious about the time.

I honestly don't mind walking (when wearing flats); the heat, pollution, uneven-constantly-being-repaired-roads, and the horde of commuters, stragglers, and strangers were the only things that bothered me.

I admit that discipline is an issue on the road - but to single out the "provincial" buses? That’s like using safety scissors to mow the lawn; it’ll get the job done, eventually, just not efficiently nor effectively.

Traffic and corruption is still rampant and aggravated by the unfinished public works, the unruly taxi, jeepney, kuliglig and pedicab drivers (yes, kuliglig and pedicabs on main thoroughfares), and don't get me started on the personal vehicles who insist on double- and triple-parking near and along the educational institutions in Manila.

Side comment: parking in Manila is a huge issue. Roads (inner or main) shouldn't be converted into parking spaces haphazardly by the barangays.

It seems the LGUs are making decisions without looking at the bigger picture. Yung kani-kanila lang, wala na silang pakialam sa iba dahil hindi naman nila ka-siyudad. Unfortunately, common folk like us cannot leave and take residence anywhere we please (e.g., move from San Juan to Manila), buy private vehicles, ride cabs regularly, transfer schools or jobs on a whim.

Maybe, these are just birth pains. Maybe things will work out.  Maybe they will see reason, or at least provide weary travelers with better options. On the bright side, I get my required number of steps done at the start of the day.

I’m just one small voice in a sea of taxpayers, regrettably the island is owned by the filthy and ridiculously rich.

Review | Reading Kingdom

Reading Kingdom commits to helping and providing online resources for kids to improve kids' reading skills. This follows their patented six skills method for reading success, which include sequencing, motor skills, phonics (phonemic awareness), meaning, grammar, and reading comprehension.

Reading Kingdom is great way for kids of all ages to learn reading the fun way. So much so that kids wont see reading as a chore, but as an activity that they will love. Reading Kingdom is also a very useful tool for both parents and educators as it not only gives them different means of teaching kids, it also keeps them up to date with technological trends, and makes them a part and partner of children's learning.

Although we just started using Reading Kingdom, I find the site useful and interesting. I am currently working on having it available on our other gadgets to make reading even more fun and easy for my little girl.

I give Reading Kingdom 2 thumbs up :)

I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.

Review | Nivea Deodorant Invisible Black & White Clear Spray

Confession of a part-time drama queen!

At first I was unsure about the Nivea Deodorant Invisible Black & White Clear Spray --- I used to use other deodorant sprays before and I always felt let down. But Nivea's Deodorant Clear Spray turned my frown upside down! It got me and I am HOOKED!


48HR protection? CHECK! Gentle and Alcohol free? CHECK!! Stain protection? CHECK!!! Cool and Clean Scent? Check! Check! CHECK!

Bring on the sun and the heat, bring on the pristine white and jet black clothes! Nivea's Deo Clear Spray has got my back (well, my pits actually), so color me confident :)

Goodbye, ordinary and sticky deo-creams...
Hello, Nivea Deodorant Invisible Black & White Clear Spray!

Review | Celeteque's Brightening Multi-Benefit BB Cream

Meet my new kikay-kit-buddy, Celeteque's BRIGHTENING Multi-benefit BB Cream!


I can honestly say that Celeteque's BRIGHTENING Multi-benefit BB Cream works wonders! It gave great coverage, moisturized and blended well, and my skin was able to absorb the cream so the finish looked quite natural.

The Multi-benefit BB Cream complemented my combination skin giving me what they promised - a "smooth and flawless look"! Plus, the lasting effect of Celeteque's BRIGHTENING Multi-benefit BB Cream makes transitioning from a day to evening look quite effortless.

What I personally loved the most? It made my pores look smaller! Practically invisible!

Parting words... Grab 1 TODAY! :D