Auspicious Dates

Feng Shui is the Chinese art of arranging buildings, objects, and space in the environment in order to achieve energy, harmony, and balance. Though I’m not totally solved with this practice, I admit that it fascinates me at times.

Contrary to the popular notion that Feng Shui is all about arrangements, you might be surprised that it also involves doing the right things at the right time or what they call as auspicious dates. There is a favorable time for a business transaction, ground breaking, prayer and worship, renovation, and moving.

So if you are in to Feng Shui, check for your sign’s auspicious date for moving before you contact your local truck rental.

Litratong Pinoy: Ginintuan

Pasensya na if medyo cliche pero I think this is the most appropriate entry for me for this day. Ilang ulit na nating narinig that time is gold and I hate to admit it pero in my life, I have unwisely spent such treasure. Kaya siguro minsan I find myself singing Johnny Hates Jazz’s Turn Back The Clock. Hahaha!

Anyways, may we all live life as if it is our last. Take all that you can without stepping on other people.

“Life is like the surf, so give yourself away like the sea.”

Ito ang aking lahok na larawan para sa Linggo ng Ginintuan ng Litratong Pinoy.

Litratong Pinoy: Ayaw Ko

Marahil lahat ng tao, kapag nalalagay sa kadiliman, ay unang inaasam ang makakita ng liwanag. Ayaw natin sa dilim dahil bukod sa ipinanakot ito sa atin noong tayo ay mga bata pa lamang, hindi natin nakikita ang kagandahan ng paligid sa gitna ng kadiliman.

Kung sa tingin mo na ikaw ay nasa kadiliman ngayon at wala kang mapagsabihan ng iyong mga problema, tumingin ka lamang sa itaas, hanapin Sya sa iyong puso, at tanggapin ang kapayapaang hatid ng katotohanang mahal ka Niya ng higit sa iyong akala.

Ito ang aking lahok sa Linggo ng Ayaw Ko ng Litratong Pinoy. Maligayang Huwebes sa inyo.

Parked For Good?

Most guys have a dream car. However, with oil prices rising almost weekly, regular maintenance check-up, and auto parts replacement; owning a car might turn into a nightmare for average income earners.

So some decided to park their cars at home and take the public transport or go car-pooling instead. This I think is more practical as it lessens traffic congestion and pollution. If your workplace is not so far from your home, why not go walking or biking? This will also be a good cardio exercise for your body.

No Golf At The Olympics

To date, more than 500 medals have been given away at the 2008 Beijing Olympics for events like swimming,tennis, rowing, kayak, and archery among others. However, the Olympics have yet to give out medals for golf since 1904.

It has been a century since golf was included as an official sport in the Olympics and with the wide popularity of the sport, people can’t help but ask, “Why?”.

Some speculates that it is because golf have already enough international tournament and that golf superstars would rather covet a green jacket or a claret jug than an olympic medal. This is bad for the Olympic networks and sponsors. Others think that building an Olympic-level facility for an event that is appealing only to westerns is not worth the expense.

Let’s look at the bright side. Golf fans can temporarily take a break from the sport and enjoy any of the 32 Olympic events until the organizers decide to take out the golf shoes out of the box.

Check Before You Trade

Basically, people perform trades everyday. We trade our skills for money and trade money for goods. We become unmindful of this fact because we are so used to such system. However, we need to be more careful when doing futures trading or when trading items especially over the internet. If possible, check all the provisions and actual goods to see if they are in the appropriate condition. It never hurt to take extra care especially these days were some take advantage of trusting people.

Litratong Pinoy: Liwaliw

We all need a walk in the park. Huwag naman masyadong seryosohin ang buhay and ma miss out ang mga mumunting pleasure in life. Take time mag-liwaliw kagaya ng ginawa ng mga Litratong Pinoy-ers last Saturday! It was nice meeting you all, guys.

Ito ang aking lahak para sa Linggo ng Liwaliw ng Litratong Pinoy!

Litratong Pinoy: Ako

I am not expressive and this is the reason why most of the people who knows me thinks that I’m emotionless. Ngunit may isa sa kanila na nagsabi na kung titignan lang daw ako sa aking mga mata ay mapapatunayan nila na hindi iyon totoo.

Mahirap talaga magsinungaling ang ating mata. Marahil iyon ang dahilan kung bakit sinasabi ng iba na ito daw ay ang bintana sa ating kaluluwa. The eyes not only see, it also shows.

Ito ang aking lahok para sa Linggo ng Ako ng Litratong Pinoy. Maligayang Huwebes sa inyo at kita tayo sa mata sa Sabado.

Smart Move

I read from the news that in order to save on gasoline, some Americans are moving closer to their workplace. With this, they will no longer need to drive as work is just a walking distance away. Pretty clever huh!

A smart move I’d say. But a friendly reminder, be smart in transporting your valuables as well. Get a self storage service. You just might save your money on gas but lose a fortune on your stuffs.

Stick To Your Budget

Times are tough, earn hard! Better yet, spend wisely and learn to budget your earnings.

Unlike in the corporate scenario where a budget software is needed to balance out and forecast financial standings, handling our personal finances can be as easy as 1-2-3.

1. Be mindful. There are a lot of small expenses that we overlook but if accounted together will make a significant impact in our finances.

2. Make a budget. List down how much you get from all your sources of income. This will serve as a visual reminder of how much you are capable of spending. Make sure that you will not overspend for the duration of your next income.

3. Build accountability. It is hard to follow this through alone. Make this a family commitment or ask your friend to remind you whenever he thinks that you are spending on unessentials.

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