Summer bummer

April has finally arrived. Summer is indeed here. With the daily rotating brownouts still going on, it becomes a huuuuge oven at home for a couple of hours or three. April also means that the uber popular iPad is coming! Woot! Okay, my lappy’s for sale when the iPad arrives here, any takers?

So April, what do you have in store for me? I’m supposed to accompany Blithe to her oath taking in Manila. Problem is, I’m a big spender and a sucker for luxurious accommodations (finally admitting it). And since I’m scheduled for a late summer trip on May, I’m still thinking if I should cut a huge chunk from my savings to fund that trip to manila. Unless Blithe will  be willing to pay for even 1 night on that ultra plush accommodation I wanted. LOL.

Do you have any travel plans this summer? I would love love love to go to the beach but it’s about a 2-hour drive from here and I don’t have that urge to get a tan. Like what I said before, I’m not a sun worshiper – I only love the beach at night So if you’re planning on going to the beach anytime soon, don’t forget to bring tons of SPF, sunglasses, plenty of water, a good book and your handy mp3 player!

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Rain, Rain come again

My first entry for March is just me ranting.

Due to the increasing generation cost for fuel power plants and of course, the dry spell for hydro power plants, these rotating brownouts in Mindanao are becoming a nuisance.

My work and virtual mundane affairs are now greatly affected. I can’t even plurk on-time for Pete’s sake. Yesterday we had this 6-hour brownout from 12noon to 4 p.m, and 8 p.m. to 10p.m. This usually starts to happen when the sun is up high in the sky. No kidding, the hot, humid weather is slowly killing me. I have read this power shortage might last until the month of June. Oh noes! I’m prompted to scour the mall tomorrow for a rechargeable lamp, emergency light or perhaps a battery operated fan. It seems like power generators are selling like hotcakes, huh? Too bad, I’m saving for a camera and an out-of-the-country trip on May so I can’t afford to spare some right now.

Good thing though, whenever I get brownouts, my parents’ house doesn’t – unless, there is a total blackout. Because our lines are attached to different substations, what my dad did  last week was put a permanent switch that could at least give power to 2 desktops and a fan in my suite. Now, that’s a bit of relief there, right? Still, I can’t take the summer weather!

What we need is rain! Rain, rain don’t go away, come again today.

Scrap book Ideas for your baby’s album

When it comes to baby album scrapbook ideas, there are endless of creative possibilities available. There is certainly no limit to the design and style that you can come up with. In fact, you can choose to either make your baby’s scrapbook album from scratch or buy pre-made blank baby scrapbooks. The increasing interest of Filipinos in scrapbooking has pave the way for the emergence of a variety of scrapbooking materials available in both online and offline stores. In fact, the internet alone houses comprehensive information on superb baby scrapbooks ideas, materials, and supplies. You can also find a great number of sites selling all kinds of scrapbooking accessories and paraphernalia.

If it is your first-time to create a baby scrapbook album, fret not because this article will provide you useful information on where you can acquire the needed materials.

Online Shops

There are a number of online shops selling a cornucopia of scrapbook materials varying in styles, designs, and colors. Some of the sites that you should check out include the following:

• Ebay.ph – This site is an excellent resource for affordable scrapbook tools, supplies and accessories. Some of the scrapbooking items that you can find in this great site include stickers, blank board books, photo storage, page protectors and many more.
• Sulit.com.ph – This is a popular online classified site in the Philippines that features a great range of products and items. Take time to browse the site to find good scrapbook supplies that are sold in reasonable prices.
• Multiply.com – Tons of business-minded people use this site to sell their products. It is a great avenue to find personalized or customized baby scrapbook supplies. Please make sure though that the seller is legit.

Local Shops

If you feel like going around the metro to look for great scrapbooking supplies, then do not forget to drop by the following shops:

• National Bookstore – If you are looking for good scrapbooking items, then you should pass by this store. It offers a decent collection of scrapbooking supplies and accessories.
• Papemelroti – This store is practically a haven for scrapbooking materials. You can find all sorts of scrapbook supplies in varying sizes, forms, and designs. Choose from a small, medium or large scrapbook booklet, which you can easily decorate to come up with a nice baby album.

Those who have tight budgets can opt to create their scrapbook by using of the available materials at home. Another option would be digital scrapbooking. There are free downloadable kits and embellishments you can find over the internet.

With the help of your creativity and wild imagination, you will surely be able to produce a lovely and unique baby scrapbook album!