Category Archives: Philippines
Education is a Right
“Education is something I can give an all-out support for all of you.” I always tell that to my children. Then I tell them that education or rather, a degree is something that is truly theirs to keep and put to good use.
This topic on education brings a sentimental tug to my heart not only because we work hard to provide them the best education we can afford but also because it feels that being educated in good schools seems like a privilege, rather than a right. Yes, this is how I feel especially when I see reports of crowded classrooms, teachers, books and classrooms shortage and a host of other school-related problems that cause students to just drop out of school rather than be encouraged to stay and learn.
I dream of one day seeing school-aged Filipino children learning new things and having opportunities to experience what life has to offer. I envision older students whose families can’t afford to send them to universities elsewhere be virtually enrolled through online college degrees programs.
Posted in Me, Philippines, social consciousness, web tools
Tagged basic education, better education, education is a right
Upping the Security
With the hubby recently involved with installing cctv cameras in home and offices (as well as public places) I’ve actually asked him if they have tried installing other things regarding upping the security protocol.
I even asked if they’ve been canvassing metal detectors on sale since I went with him one time to look at cctv cameras.
The need to make the surroundings secure is one of the things we have to do because of the rising crime that involves a lot of petty theft. Just last Saturday the car’s side mirror was taken by a thief while it was parked in front of the house. We’re guessing that it was during the heavy downpour that the thief came. Now there’s no side mirror and the mechanism it needs to move is also broken.
And the village is supposed to be secured and guarded. Hmph.
Posted in Philippines, Urban Living
Tagged being safe, cctv cameras, home security, office security, safeguarding your property, security
Calamansi Love
I harvested, well sorta harvested, today several green juicy and definitely sour calamansi. Will post a better and higher res photo later. Click here for a link on the photo. Here is a photo of the sour babies:
These have thin skin (dunno what they’re called) and very juicy.
Rains and used coffee grounds are two big help that had the little tree bear these little babies. Sunshine helped the little tree too of course. Everyday, I mix the used coffee grounds in water for “watering” the two little calamansi plants (the other one didn’t yield more than three of these) and the other potted plants. Still have to get photos of these pandan plants and green onions.
Yes, you can get a lot of benefits from used coffee grounds for your vegetable garden. And if you have a catering biz and Caterer Jobs, having your own vegetable garden will help you save some on your expenses to up your profit. #JustSayin’
Get used coffee grounds for free from a Starbucks near you.
Just one of the benefits of being REAL coffee drinkers. We stopped drinking instant coffee a long time ago and only have brewed coffee in the mornings and sometimes as night cap too.
Keeping Small Businesses Afloat
Small businesses can thrive because of their satisfied clients’ recommendation and word-of-mouth advertising. On the other hand, these small businesses will also have to deal with clients’ bad-mouthing them through online forums and blogposts especially when these customers were unsatisfied with their services.
After all those hard work, expenses with advertising, display banner stands, networking online and offline, being extra nice to people and working long hours only to be destroyed by a post or a tweet. That’s.so.sad.
I’m not sure if I like the way online communities “talk” about some topics, whether in a good light or otherwise. Some people post things online that go viral and make things worse instead of having two conflicting ideas meet in the middle. The kuyog or online mob mentality is also something which no one wants to be at the receiving end.
I guess, it has to be a two-way street, don’t join online mob mentality so you won’t be the subject of one.
Of course, there’s no stopping others saying what they think and stating their opinions but in doing so, WE should proceed with caution lest we hurt others without knowing what the real score is all about.
