Responsible Partying!

It's spring break once again and studs and gals from all over the North America are going down to beaches to experience the splash southern tourist spots are known for. A lot of preparation for food, entertainment and luxurious boat rides are on their way but before anything else... I would like to impart a few reminders before you set sail.

If you plan to fish, make sure you have the right equipment. I know how hard it is to catch a fish for dinner when the whole bay is actually densely populated. So chances are you will be going deeper than the usual. There are local regulations that you need to follow too, I mean you might end up in a fish sanctuary and get jail time when you are seen eating an almost extinct kind right?

Do not overload the boat. There are thousands of people who passed away in my side of the world because the MARINA and Philippine Ports Authority allowed several ships to sail even if they are overloaded. The US has strict rules governing the amount of people that can ride on a boat. If they catch you having too many on board, there are corresponding punishments to be imposed on law breakers. So if you have gatecrashers on your party, get a bouncer to weed them out!

Don't Drink and Boat! The last thing you want is to have accidents while out in the sea. An out of control boat is more uncontrollable than cars driven by drunk drivers. The same rule applies in waterways too because the blood alcohol limit is still .08. If you plan to party a lot, make sure you have the boat captain drinking soda instead. Same fizz on the beverage did not hurt anybody anyway, just tell them it's spiked so they won't complain.

Nobody said that partying is a sin but making sure the people aboard your sea dwelling craft are safe should always be a priority. Taking spring break to a whole new level of enjoyment is still on the list but if someone gets hurt, it is inexcusable. Everybody needs to end in one piece so make sure you take necessary precaution if you plan to party hard. Just my 2 cents on this matter!

Caloocan City "Kalokohan in the City"

I've spent my college years in Caloocan City since Engineering Majors only start in that campus. I really hate what I'm hearing right now in radio stations and news papers. Its not surprising that Andres Bonifacion would probably go down his monument that fronts the dilapidated Gotesco Grand Central Mall because of the problems surrounding the debate on who owns the commercial complex that stands on the former land of Cecilio Apostol Elementary school.

The lease of the 22,685 square meter lot o June 14, 1983 has been sold on September 19, 2008 after the courts allowed it. But then the City Government never forgot about the taxes the establishment owns that amounts to almost 723 Million in the last 23 years. This is the real property tax that was not settled but both parties are crying foul because apparently the Go family was being asked for money by the incumbent Mayor Echiverri. It's a huge mess and just thinking about how old the mall is makes it doubly furious. Who owns it now? They are all saying its their own but once the City Government already "sherrifed" this property there will be huge fights from stall owners, the Go Family and the forces from the local government. Something big will erupt soon in the north and a lot of people will lose their businesses and jobs. I hope someone takes action soon from the national government.

I have my memories in Caloocan, I just wouldn't like these people to put blood on the floor once the city government takes action.

Spend Wisely!

I'm managing my own money now and to keep myself in check I always keep it a point that I only spend beyond my means. Nowadays it is so hard to keep up with our daily expenses and we often forget to pay our bills until the last minute which would make our lives more hard until we get our next pay check. I know how it feels to over spend because I probably am one of the guys who spend too much on clothes, shoes and parties. I go out almost every week and dish out a couple of thousand bucks cash and a few swipes of the card. It's a good thing I know how to handle it because unlike other people, I have self control.

I've got a word of advice though for young single guys like me. If you can't pay for it anymore and you have tons of credit cards, I suggest you make your life a little bit easier by debt consolidation. Taking your financial problems into one bank can get your interest rates on a better scale. At least you are going to be charged once for your credit card debt. There are a lot of banks who would appreciate this and financial advisers would strongly recommend it. If you are in a situation where you cannot find debt consolidation loans anymore, make sure you strike a deal with the credit card provider with the lowest interest so your payment schemes would be easier on your budget. It pains to see some people are not handling their finances well when it is just simple. If you save a lot, spend within your limits and only purchase what's necessary then you wouldn't have problems with money. If you've got a better idea, let me know!

Hybrid Car Day!

The hybrid cars are making a huge waves in the auto industry. I haven't driven one so the actual mechanics on how it works is mind boggling for me. I saw one in TV when I watched The Girls of the Playboy Mansion... yeah I know what your thinkin... hey I just watched promise!

The car actually runs on gas but when you stop in a corner or slow down, it automatically switches into electric and the car seems to halt but in reality its really just going the mile with electricity instead. This is really a great answer to the oil needs of most countries and if this goes with the Filipino water cars, I bet you its going to be more efficient. I was really at awe on how it 't works, how in the world didn't anybody think about this before? Anyway its very very good that more models are coming out from Japanese, American and German manufacturers.

And think about the grand prix outfits holly, kendra and the girls would wear if they show up in those cars in style! Hahaha.... I know lotsa drivers are going to be excited!