Shocking News: Baguio City in State of Calamity Due to Garbage

July 28, 2008 · Filed Under lifestyle, opinion, places · 2 Comments 

Read: Calamity because of Garbage. This is shocking! To think Baguio City is one of the top tourist destinations in our country. The government there is desperately looking for town to accept their garbage, and they’re looking at the Province of Tarlac to be the place.

This is depressing, especially for Baguio residents. How can they allow this to happen?

This shouldn’t be happening. Garbage is definitely avoidable. But thinking of this scenario in Baguio City, it could be a blessing in disguise. People should learn from this disaster.

Having no garbage collector in a single household in a day is already a major problem, what more if its a city-wide disaster? They have to think fast before impending danger creeps in. Uncollected garbage may cause health risks to the residents especially during rainy season.

The problem and the solution cannot be passed on to the mayor alone. This should be dealt with by its residents and it should be a collective effort. Baguio City used to be a pleasant place to visit, especially during Holy Week but due to traffic and smog,  Baguio City slid down bottom of the Tourist Destination. To add to that this gross problem, now it seemed hopeless.

Garbage problem shouldn’t be difficult to solve. There’s only one solution to this: practice “Zero Waste Management”. It is doable. It only takes practice to make it a habit.

Let’s hope this doesn’t happen in Boracay, another top tourist destination. Let’s wake up! Don’t make your place be in state of calamity due to garbage!

*photo credit:http://dvice.com/archives/2006/09/big_brother_is_watching_your_g.php

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Greenhills: Walking Your Way to a Healthy Lifestyle

July 22, 2008 · Filed Under lifestyle, places · Comment 

You may be wondering, what could be the first thing you can do to live a healthy lifestyle. There are so many ways actually. Obesity is an epidemic the whole world has to deal with, and for you not to contribute to that  problem is a start for the rest of the world population. Imagine you having to start the initiative is a big deal, of course you wont believe that in a single time, you alone actually started it. (bummer :) )

But think of this, in a single moment all over the world, maybe, 10 million of you are thinking of the same way, taking the first step towards a healthy lifestyle. Inspiring others to do the same. Isn’t that amazing?

Now that motivation has finally sunk in, where’s the best place to set foot? Well here’s a nice place to start the habit: Greenhills. In the morning, Greenhills is a good place to walk, especially if you are living within the vicinity. Free parking when you come at before 7 am, and you have a very big space to walk around. A one round of the whole area starting from the Greenhills Theater to Unimart all the way back to Greenhills Theater is around 1 kilometer, so if you can make at least 3 rounds, that’s good enough.

If you continue doing this, you’ll even develop friendship with people having the same goal. Healthy lifestyle. There you’ll probably meet a friend who can be your walking buddy. Whatever happens, for as long as you have the motivation to lead a healthy lifestyle, it’s good enough not for anybody else but for you.

So what are you waiting for? Start walking!

 

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How to Live in the Province and be Self Sustaining.

July 21, 2008 · Filed Under lifestyle, places · 3 Comments 

Living in the province is so laid back you can actually stay in bed sleeping the whole day. Of course you wont do this unless you’re sick. And besides having to spend your whole day in bed would eventually make you jaded and useless at the same time.

Living in this condition is not a hard thing to do but hopefully it doesn’t get into your system because as soon as the laziness kicks in, you wont want to work ever again. :)

So to start with, here’s how to live in the province and be self-sustaining:

1. Business. It’s good to start having your own business establishment first. If not business, something to have you earning while in the province. Sort of like passive, wherein you don’t lift a finger and yet the money comes in fluidly. Easy to get hold of, whenever and wherever you need it.

2. Down-size. It would also help if you learn how to downsize your standard of living. Meaning, no expensive coffee, no fancy restaurants and no malls to roam around. Just fresh air to breath and big backyard to walk around.

3. Learn Basic Gardening. You don’t want to spend much on food? Learn how to plant. Planting your own food would save a lot of money and provides a good therapy too. It eases you of stress and relaxes your body as you garden. Besides knowing where your food is growing is a relieving feeling already.

5. Learn Basic Poultry. Have your own chicken in your backyard and get fresh eggs and sinampalukan or tinola everyday.

4. Learn to befriend your neighbors or be close to your family. Having your support group is one thing to remember. In this case, it is a good back up plan in case you’re tired of walking alone in your own backyard, or needed anything to fix in your house, or some emergencies that you need someone to help you out with.

Those are just few of the things you’ll find interesting to do or learn to live with when you decide living in the province. Not a very hard thing to do yet a lot are still lured in the jungle we call “city”. Maybe a little educating is what our urbanistas need.

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The Best French Fries in Town

July 19, 2008 · Filed Under lifestyle, places · Comment 

Jollibee fries

French fries is a side dish that’s offered when one orders in a fast food store. It is what one eats for comfort. It can be a movie house food, a couch potato partner, or a main dish for some. Known to be a notorious in lard laden foods, still it’s unbeatable on the top ten most ordered in fast food chains.
So whatever the health enthusiasts say, here’s the list of the best french fries in town:

1. KFC- KFC french fries are thick, with barbecue flavoring. Its not long, just regular size and not crunchy too. The flavor with the soft potatoes deep fried with its thick size, it’s really a good eat!

2. Belgian Fries- Belgian fries are the same size with KFC’s. Thick, short, sort of a bit crunchy on the outside but soft in the inside. Offers different dip flavorings, what I like most is the garlic herb dip. Belgian fries has stands in Promenade and Greenhills theater.

3. Icebergs- Icebergs offer their fries plain or with chili. That’s a good combination! The fries are also thick but its longer and crunchier. Served with the chili toppings made of ground beef and tomato sauce with cheese, it’s a comfort food alright.

4. McDonalds- It’s the normal french fries that we always order from where else, McDonalds. Its thin, long and crunchy. There is this distinct crunchiness yet softness that McDonalds offers. Slightly salty, but with distinct taste of a McDonalds french fries. Sometimes they offer the spiral ones, called

5. Jollibee- Oh, of course Jollibee should be included. Jollibee french fries is called Jolly Crispy Fries, thin, short and crunchy. Its the regular fries, but never salty. Offered with catsup and nothing more. They also offer the Jolly Cheezy fries, topped with melted and grated cheese, which is why its called.

These list could go on and on, but for now i’ll leave it at five. You want to add some more? Leave a comment so I can check it out, :)

Photo credit: jolibee.com.ph

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