June 21, 2022
I used to commute to work every single day and that took me about two to three hours per way. Imagine, I was on the road for six hours. With that situation, getting a car would be the most ideal and convenient way to get to the office with lesser hassle. That’s absolutely true if we’re still living in 2019.
With businesses closed and public transportation systems operating at reduced capacity, having a car can make it much easier to get around. Cars are a significant investment — especially a comfortable Hatchback — and the value of a new car is not likely to drop significantly in the near future. Interest rates on auto loans are currently at historic lows, making it an ideal time to finance a new vehicle.
However, since the COVID-19 outbreak, the need for owning a car is not the same as it was before. Almost everything is virtual now — kids attend their lessons online, most employees are currently work-from-home — so if ever you’ll get a car in the middle of the pandemic, you’ll likely use it less frequently. But if you're already decided that you're ready to purchase one this year, here are some factors you need to consider before closing the deal.
Factors to Consider Before Buying a Car Amid a Pandemic
There are many factors to consider before purchasing a car. Here are some key points to keep in mind:
1. Budget
It is important to set a budget and stick to it. With so many options on the market, it can be tempting to overspend. However, it is important to remember that a car is a major purchase and should not be taken lightly. According to CNBC, about 16% of the average American’s total budget goes to transportation, including vehicle costs and fuel, making cars the second-biggest expenditure. With car and fuel prices soaring these days due to inflation, it is important to consider your budget. If you can’t afford it, you’ll definitely struggle in paying car loans. I suggest you compute your budget to determine how much or what type of car you can afford.
2. Needs
Consider what you need in a car. For example, if you are single or a couple, a two-seater sports car is the dream but if you have a family, you will need a car that has enough seats and storage space. If you live in a city, you may want a smaller car that is easier to maneuver. Another thing to think about is that, almost everything is virtual now so ask yourself: Do I really need this? Is this really the right time to buy a car?
3. Reliability
When purchasing a car, you want to make sure that it is reliable. Research the different makes and models to find one that has a good reputation for reliability.
4. Safety
Safety is always a priority when choosing a car. Look for stellar safety features such as quality airbags and antilock brakes.
5. Fuel Efficiency
With gas prices on the rise, fuel efficiency is an important consideration when purchasing a car. Look for a car that gets good gas mileage so you can save money at the pump.
May 31, 2022 Capones Island, San Antonio, Zambales, Philippines
Why bandeau swimsuits are perfect for women with small boobs:
- It's highly flattering
- It accentuates your bust giving you a sexier look
- It's easy to pair with any bottom
- It's a classic
- It will exude your confidence
May 30, 2022
If there's one thing I hate about being stuck at home—it's boredom. With the pandemic still far from over, staying indoors is becoming the new normal. While spending time at the comforts of your own bed is nothing but rejuvenating, sometimes, it can get pretty boring. So, how can bet boredom?
From binge-watching your favorite rom-com Korean drama to becoming your own barista, we all have different ways of entertaining ourselves amid a global pandemic. One of the things I found enjoyable during the lockdown is playing online games. These games are not the kind that need pro skills though. My types of games are just simple, yet entertaining and can even improve your intellectual abilities. If you want a classic game of chance, you could check out this blackout bingo review. You can even play for real money!
Here I've rounded up my three favorite online games I'm playing to kill boredom.
1. Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
If you've loved Mario and Luigi as a kid, then you're going to enjoy Super Smash Bros. Ultimate on Nintendo Switch to the core! It features iconic characters you can select as your hero that fights the opponent. This online game is perfect whether you want to play by yourself against another online gamer via a 1-on-1, or if you want to brawl with your friends. The game can cater to as much as 8 players! How fun is that, right? My biases are Simon, Zero Suit Samus, Palutena, and Bayonetta.
- Attack your opponent
- Build up the damage
- The more damage a fighter takes, the farther they'll fly which will lessen the life percentage so the key here is to hit as hard and as many as you can, and to push your opponent out of the stage
- If you get launched, you can make your way back to the stage and keep fighting
2. Hidden Object
How to play
- Find all the hidden objects in the game
- Click on an object to select it. Pinch or long click the image to zoom in or out
- This game has 10 levels which are timed. You must beat the prior level to unlock the next one
- If you are stuck on an item you can click on the [?] button then click on the item to reveal where it is located, though doing so will cost you 100 points
- Be careful about what you click though, because this game penalizes random guesses by removing 5 seconds from your time for each incorrect click
3. Word Search
Bookworms, get ready as this game's for you! Word Search is an awesome game that lets you find words on a puzzle. The puzzle features a combination of short and long words. And oh boy, long words might give you a headache. I'd definitely recommend this online game if you are bored and has a time to kill. Not only is this entertaining but you'll also learn new words that you haven't heard of before. In short, you'll have fun while learning.
How to play
- Read the list of words you need to find and start searching
- When you find words in the puzzles, they are highlighted in green
April 2, 2022 Silang, Cavite, Philippines
With so many cafes popping up everywhere, cafe-hopping is becoming the new travel adventure. From the white minimalist Scandinavian-inspired cafes to alfresco restaurants, it’s too hard to pick just one spot to visit because as a lover of food and travel, how can one be enough?
There you can feel the fresh air while sipping your hot latte with jazz (sometimes OPM) music in the background. The place is so calming that I feel time is slowing down whenever I’m there.
And the food. Oh, the food! To me, the main star would be the Agahan Burger. Its patty is made of longganisa, giving you a twist on the ordinary snack. The burger comes with a generous serving of fries. It was like heaven in my mouth. Every bite was a treat.
Since then, I didn’t need the menu whenever we come back. I’m just ordering the usual. And oh, their red velvet cake, too, is oh-so-good! It’s soft, smooth, moist, not too sweet, has a slight bitter taste perhaps due to cocoa but perfectly blends with its cream cheese frosting that melts in your mouth — just how I like it to be. I also tried their adobo and lasagna. Both were okay.
As for the price point, they’re a bit expensive but trust me when I say you’ll get a bang for your buck. This quiet corner of comfort maybe trending these days but I’m certain, Cafe Agapita is here to stay.
Cafe Agapita
Address: 11 Kapitan Sayas St. Sabutan 4118 Silang, Cavite
Budget for meals: PHP 1,000 for two
Food: 8/10
Overall look: 8/10
Hospitality: 8/10
Is Cafe Agapita open now? Yes they are open
Kids allowed? Yes!
Pets allowed? Yes!
Contact information: +63 917 258 6600 |
(046) 419-0383 | hello@cafeagapita.com
March 30, 2022
There’s no denying, days (and nights) sans undergarments are totally comfortable. Imagine feeling free as a bird, walking lightly as a feather, absolutely carefree—nice, huh? While ditching the undergarments gives us the comfiest feeling ever, there are days that we just want that extra support.
Whether you’re going out for a special occasion or just running some errands, we all have that go-to underwear. It could be our chic sports bra, seamless undies, aesthetic lace bralettes, or that bang for the buck shapewear that can make all the difference.
Of course, when it comes to wearing undergarments like corsets or wholesale waist trainers with logo, you want one that's comfortable, breathable, and supportive without being limiting. The problem is when we hear the term shapewear, the first few words that come to mind are “tight” and “uncomfortable”. The former is true but the latter is not always the case especially if you choose the right brand, material, and size of shapewear for women.
Gone are the days when women had to wear those Victorian-era corsets with tight lacings and metal panels. In this day and age, modern shapewear has changed in a lot of ways. They’re a lot more comfortable, fashionable, and wearable whenever.
Shapewear is a great undergarment for these reasons:
- Flattering: It defines our body even better.
- Versatile: Shapewear can be paired with anything or worn as is (like a corset as an alternative top).
- Confidence-booster: Shapewear helps us to feel even more beautiful.
Don’t know how to wear a shapewear right? Here’s fashion stylist Annabel Tollman’s tip: "It can be tempting to get a tight undergarment, but if you squeeze your flesh in one area, it's going to pop out in another. If you're between sizes, always go up rather than down. If the shapewear bunches, rides up, or rolls at the top, that's because it's too small.” When wearing a waist trainer or corset, keep in mind that you should be able to breathe comfortably when you sit down.
What are your thoughts on wholesale shapewear for women? Share them in the comment box below.
March 26, 2022
1. Fall in love with your swimsuit
2. Accessorize
3. Don't burn calories. Burn your negative thoughts!
Anyone can be in a swimsuit and enjoy themselves at the beach, pool or even just in their rooms. Don't you just want to enjoy life freely? If you keep thinking about what others would say about you, you might one day wake up feeling terrible for not making the most of your vacation because you thought you have thick thighs and bloated tummy.
March 18, 2022
I'm all for the "Love Your Body" campaigns but to be honest, there are times that I feel like I want to look like those Victoria's Secret Angels flaunting their hourglass bodies. It is not easy to achieve that figure though. Even if my mind strongly pushes me to work out regularly, I can’t find the motivation to put on my workout clothes and sweat everything out. Sure there are days I get active but most of the time, you will find me on my bed or on the couch munching on my favorite cheddar cheese popcorn.
If you are like me who is too lazy to work out, I think I might have the instant fix on Sculptshe. This clothing brand features women’s shapewear such as a full body shaper, activewear, and more! These garments are made with high-quality fabrics and with the best technology.
Sculptshe believes that “every woman deserves to live every day looking and feeling her best. At Sculptshe, we empower you to be confident, sexy, and poised with exceptional-quality shapewear that enhances your natural beauty.”
Why you should get your own Sculptshe Shapewear?
If you’re still skeptical about women’s shapewear, here are some reasons why you should buy from Sculptshe:
1. It defines our body even better - Just from the name itself, you can already see the vision of the company to sculpt and tone the body. To live up to their mission and vision, they manufacture products like the full body compression garment that can sculpt the body, tone the body posture, and smoothen the body curves.
2. It is of high quality and breathable - Shapewears like corsets or waist trainers have gained a reputation for being one of those “style-over-comfort” garments. But Sculptshe’s shapewear collections that include a plus size waist trainer are breathable to wear.
3. It provides comfort and boosts your confidence - There’s no denying when we are comfortable in what we are wearing, it makes us feel good about ourselves and Sculptshe ensures that through their breathable and quality shapewear.
Whether you like to wear jeans or a dress, and whatever body type you have, Sculptshe’s slim shapewear helps you to achieve your dream body in an instant and allows you to feel good about yourself.
February 25, 2022
There was a time in my life when I felt the odds were in my favor—I had a stable income, a happy soul, and great career opportunities. While the opportunities were beyond what I have imagined, they were overwhelming to the point that I had to let go of some things so dear to me, including my most stable job in one of the Philippines' biggest TV networks.
I did this so that I can pursue my biggest break at that time. But that move was something that terrified me to the bones for many reasons. One, I'll be working with one of the country's most sought-after celebrities; two, it's going to be my first time doing the job; and three, I have nowhere to return to if this project fails. Before and after I said yes to the project, I questioned myself every day if I can really do it.
Long-overdue update on this post: a lot has been accomplished, and it went well. At first, at least. But after two months, the celebrity decided not to continue it. Therefore, all the production staff (including me) lost this huge project in a snap, without any warning.
Fast forward to today, I found myself in the same position as I was in years ago. This time, it's a lot more challenging and a lot more terrifying. Just like before, I have to let go of something I've already loved. I have to step out of my comfort zone again to enter a new path. I will be doing something I find most difficult to accomplish. Doing something I’ve tried to avoid for the longest time. And doing something that scares me… again.
But this has always been me—doing something I was a little not ready to do.
Well, this is me: saying yes to new things even if it’s absolutely daunting. Saying yes to something that’s totally new to me. I can’t risk letting the opportunity go. So just as it has always been, I said yes and will just figure things out later. Because at the end of the day, I know things will fall into place.
You see, it's okay to be scared. It's normal.
But if you let your fears stop you, you're not going to grow.
You might end up spending a lifetime thinking of regrets and what-ifs because of the job you never applied for, the places you never traveled to, the person who got away because you didn't tell him or her how you feel, and the chances you didn't take.
There’s always going to be something that will scare you. It might be touching the head of a puppy, or jumping thousands of feet from above. It might also be letting go of someone dearly. But the most terrifying of all is failure, right? Because what if we fail? What if it doesn't get better?
But what if we don't?
What if we do it and actually get everything we ever wanted?
You must do the thing you think you cannot do. — Eleanor Roosevelt
Looking back, although I felt like a failure for choosing what I thought was a "wrong" decision at that time, it was only years after that I realize it was a huge lesson and certainly one of the best opportunities I had. It actually led me to bigger things. That project, although short, opened so many doors for me. Did I fail? No! Am I still going to be afraid? Most probably! Will I stop venturing into things I know nothing about? Certainly not!
My dreams are bigger than my fears. And I hope yours, too. Today, I hope you learn to embrace discomfort. I hope you will allow yourself to grow. I hope you will believe in yourself that you can do it. And finally, I hope you do the thing that scares you.
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