I have heard on the news that people are being resourceful in their ways to save on fuel resources. While most employees have decided to take public transportation and leave their cars in their homes, there are people who opted to organize car pools within their area so they can just pitch in on gas. There are those who would drive a certain distance, leave their car, and then take public transportation. It’s a way of saving but is dangerous for your car but people who live far away are left with no choice to do it.

I remember working in the business district of the country and during weekdays, parking lots which charge a very high amount per hour are filled with cards - people have no choice but to park their cars there are spaces are very few plus the traffic police are very strict and towing trucks are always on standby.

I wish there will be spaces for rent like those being rented out in London. London Parking Spaces are available online for checking, you can see the map, instructions how to get there and the nearest landmarks and available routes for public transportation. You can rent it out monthly, and have to agree with their terms and conditions. It offers the safety you can never get for your car parked in a public place!

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What I hated most about our place in Manila before was there was no place for Edil to park a car. We usually borrow cars from his brother and father when we go out to make it easier for us, and Edil had to bring it back when we go home and then commute when he returns because he can’t risk it being scratched, dented or vandalized. There should be a housing law requiring homes to have a garage if they have a vehicle.

Garages in London can be rented out monthly. There are even establishments solely for garages for rent. You can think of it as parking spaces with partition. Only you are assured of getting it everyday as long as you rent it out. Many people have been leaving their cars at home, or driving a certain distance from home, parking their car and then taking public transportation to save on gas.

Since we live in a world of technology, garages for rent can now be searched for online! There are garage spaces listed, their exact location, landmarks and the nearest public transportation route. You can even apply online!

I hope this will be implemented soon in our country. We will be needing more ways for people to save.
And yes, with us living in the suburbs with houses apart from each other at least a good distance, we have a garage (and a front and backyard!)

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Me and my friend were talking about real estate properties one day. They were interested in getting a 7000 sq m lot adjacent to their farm but the land is owned by siblings of a family that the titles were split. One of them has even died so handling the real estate papers would be tricky. They need to file for inheritance tax, real estate consolidation and a whole bunch of other things I dont really understand anymore.

A friend has inherited a sizable property from her single aunt who recently died. She opted to get a probate cash advance for her inheritance. Im not really sure what it meant but you can consider it as cash advnce in replace of your inheritance. She claims it is not a loan - the company that gives you the probate cash advance just gives you the money in replace for your inheritance. Think of it as getting your inheritance money when the property is liquidated. She got a sizable amount considering the company gave her the worth of the property 15 years from now, which is actually promising!

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I had this in my drafts for the past two days (almost) that Ive not been blogging.

Damn You Helen….

…for making me depressed and miss my husband because Im cold and all I see is grey.

And for those who dont know WHAT the hell Im talking about, make sure you always read the news

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I am part of a non-profit Catholic organization which serves a mission to spread the new of God to everyone. We give out retreats and fellowships to help people change their lives and get closer to Him. Twenty years ago, the mission spread and we were able to launch the mission in the United States. The dream of building a center where people can go to officially became a reality in 1993. It was chosen that California will be the state where we will be building a center. We found out that California construction laws were strict and very detailed so we had to be very careful with everything from the permits to the contractors to the on-site building. Thankfully, everything went smoothly without a hitch and we now have built a center for people to go to and convene. We have retreats there. And recently a multi-purpose center was built so people can celebrate events, sportsfests and programs there. We open it for rent so payments can be used for maintenance.

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Edil wants to try playing paintball. Paintball is a war game that is safe because instead of real guns they use electric airsoft rifles. They are even in full battle gear. I have no apprehensions about it other than the fact that the place where he can play paintball is so far away from home - talk about south to north! It would be a good way for him to unwind with friends because of its physical activity though. It is better than them hanging out and drinking all the time. Let us see if we can find ways to fit in the schedule and budget. Gas is awfully high these days.

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Acoustic music is making a comeback these days. OPM music has been getting hit after hit on the charts and it seems bands are making a comeback. Aside from the usual band setup, Ive been seeing a lot of djembe drums on musical performances lately. This is a skin covered hand drum, shaped like a large goblet, and meant to be played with bare hands. According to the Bamana people in Mali, the name of the djembe comes directly from the saying “Anke dje, anke be” which literally translates to “everyone gather together”, and defines the drum’s purpose. “Dje” is the verb for “gather” in Bamanakan, and “be” translates as “everyone” in Bamanakan, originating from West Africa. Im sure manufacturers like Hand drum specialty store are getting a lot of orders.

X8 Drums announced today their new line of Pro African X8 djembe drums. Working closely with their overseas partners, X8 Drums is importing the finest selection of beautifully handcrafted djembe drums and djembe drum accessories. They are initially importing a limited number of custom models that are diverse enough to appease beginners through professionals and everyone in between.

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I think I have mentioned here time and time again that our wedding giveaways were just refrigerator magnets. And dare I say it here, it only cost us 12 pesos each! But the guests love it, they told us they can really use the magnets. I got that idea from the Knot website. They have unique personalized wedding favors! When I was planning my wedding, I was surfing the site like crazy almost 24 hrs a day looking for ideas! As the largest retailer of wedding supplies on the Internet, The Knot Wedding Shop is stocked with over 1000 hard-to-find wedding supplies at the best prices around. The Knot Wedding Shop offers brides 24-hour accessibility and quick turnaround delivery for all those last-minute orders before the big day.

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..and any kind of balls - Im no fan, truth be told. But I am married to a sports guy - who can watch basketball all day (he is obviously keeping track of the Celtics vs. Lakers game) and is really an athlete. I also have a sister and a best friend from college whose favorite channel is NFL! She would discuss baseball picks like she was reviewing for our Biochem classes! Honestly! She even registered at a sports forum call AddictSports.com - if that title is not any indication enough!

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