new horizons

I used to work in the quality control department of a telecoms firm and just reminiscing about those years gives me that feeling of thankfulness. Yup, I could ramble endlessly about how my previous telecom job was fun and challenging despite some personal discomforts like having to wake up early or wearing some stiff corporate […]

This is the Cemetery Chapel with Ossuary at Kutna Hora, in Czech Republic where the bones of about 40,000 people were kept, and some were made into intricate decors – chandeliers, candelabras and other wall and ceiling moldings.

It felt creepy as I walked inside despite the many tourists inspecting the details of the unique artworks […]

It’s exhilarating when one goes out into a vacation; he leaves his usual daily routine, forgets deadlines, or the dull regular office tasks, and enjoys the new refreshing sights and sites. I love being with nature, and for me, few days of relaxation would be best spent being on a beach or high up in […]

It’s fun meeting up with former schoolmates whenever I’m in Manila. Having a get-together dinner would always be our way of catching up on updates about our careers, travels, hobbies, love-life (or the lack of it) and even politics. One favorite topic that we all loved to discuss was health, especially since one of […]

Whenever I buy something, particularly items or gadgets that will be used for a long time, I always check the warranty. For me, products with longer warranty period have an edge over the others. Any buyer who values his money would examine if a warranty is reliable. One thing he looks for is the track […]

Question: What are these crowds of tourists at the Old Town in Prague waiting for? What’s keeping their heads and eyes fixed many meters above them?
Answer: The Prague astronomical clock!

The Old Town City Hall where the astronomical clock is mounted.

A closer look at the astronomical clock.
Every hour, the Prague Astronomical Clock or Prague Orloj, one […]

While working on my laptop, my media player was turned on and playing random selections mostly from alternative/rock music bands. Dad heard one particular song (I think it was from Switchfoot) and he disapprovingly commented, “What sort of music is that?!” I just smiled and went on with my work. After all, whenever he plays […]

With the current financial crisis our country is facing nowadays, every peso counts. Here are some cell phone load/credit saving tips especially for those who are using prepaid accounts:
1. Don’t overindulge yourself in forwarding text messages. Imagine the savings you get if you ignore those chain text messages that tell you to forward the message […]

Weekends are those fun times most families look forward to especially the kids, they provide moments to relax and let go of those stressful work days and just be with the people that matters most in your life. While having a picnic at the Branik district, I was enjoying the view of the Vltava River […]

There are many definitions of what a geek is, and while others find it offensive to be addressed as such, it is an honor for some to be considered as one. According to Wikipedia, a geek is…
A person who is interested in technology, especially computing and new media. Geeks are adept with computers, and use […]

After watching some episodes of Season 3 of NBC’s Heroes, the concept of time travel has once again made me ponder a bit. There was this scene in episode 4 where the future Peter Petrelli appeared to his present-day self and transports him to the future to show him something, so you see two Peters […]

During my elementary days, I was one of those genius-looking kids wearing bulky eyeglasses… and I find it so uncomfortable. I would take it off at school and just squinted if I needed to focus on far objects. This visual deficiency was inherited from my Mom who was nearsighted. Even my siblings are nearsighted too […]

…where was I and what was keeping me busy?
Year 2004 brought with us major family changes. We left Cebu, a place we made our second home, where we rented an apartment along a busy highway, where we studied, worked, established our business, made lots of close friends and breathed for many years. Going back to […]

A business mentor used to encourage us, his associates, about investing in solid assets such as precious metals, numismatics and real estate properties - things that increase in value over time. With the speedy appreciation of land cost per area, I’m glad that some of my siblings have already started their journey to financial freedom […]

Working at home brings with it many advantages for freelancers and self-employed individuals - freedom from a fixed timetable and location, the flexibility in accepting work projects and being with the family at home.
It’s not a bed of roses though when one decides to work at home. There would always be distractions, both offline and […]