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a travel and recreation blog
Archive for January, 2008
uh-oh! what time is it?!
Author: wisteria
Any woman taking contraceptive pills like the progesterone-only pill should bear in mind that TIME IS GOLD. To increase the effectiveness of the pill, one should be very mindful with time. This is important especially when traveling.
For example, you are in an airplane flying to the west. To avoid confusion, it will be constructive if you have a spare watch set to your home/country’s time (of course set the alarm everyday). When you get to your destination, you can synchronize it with your new location and note that extending the time of dosage can also trim down the efficacy of your medication.
When you have unexpectedly lost track of time for your pill intake, be very cautious and use another mode of contraception like a barrier. So, to all the girls out there in pills, heed my advice but make sure you also consult your physician for more reliable information. Enjoy your trip! ^^;
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avoid strain with too much typing and browsing
Author: wisteria
One of my favorite hobbies is to do research online. There is tons of information online though, and a lot of them are not really verified, so I am very careful with what I read.
The only problem I have is that I tend to lose track of time whenever I’m doing research. Often times, I’ll just feel a strain on my wrists and realize that I have been browsing and typing too long. This is really scary, considering the fact that people like me are prone to RSI or repetitive strain injury and Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. Consequently, I’m saving up for a high-end keyboard shelf to protect me from those common disorders that affects people who work on a computer longer than four hours.
Frankly, every company with employees who work with a computer eight hours a day should provide proper keyboard and mouse tray. After all, once greatest investment in a company is human resource and the better the well-being of the employees, the more productive they are.
lab fun
Author: wisteria
I have been very fond of laboratories since I was a kid, and up ’til now, it still has many surprises to unfold! I always enjoyed the time when I was in high school, when we go to the physics and chemistry lab to do experiments. Not only do we get to learn a lot of things, we also get to discover and use neat equipment!
One of the first and unforgettable equipment I used in the lab was a lab hot plate. A hot plate is something used to heat glassware. I don’t have a specific lab hot plate to recommend, all I can say is, they’re very interesting! So interesting that I scorched my pointing finger accidentally.
This is why you shouldn’t play with a lab hot plate or whatever lab equipment you see if you don’t know how to use it. An equipment can be very hazardous when not used properly.
BADDICT (Badminton Addict)
Author: wisteria
I have been playing badminton since I was a teen and I can say that it has many advantages! First, you get to keep your body in shape while having fun, and second is you get to meet and greet a lot of people. If you are pretty lucky, then you also get to meet big artists and Hollywood celebrities.
I met a very interesting person in one of our badminton games - he was a san francisco estate attorney and we talked about a lot of things. He was actually the one who introduced me to probate loans. Talking to him enlightened me about probating last will and testaments and many others. I thought estate attorneys only know about estate affairs, but he proved me wrong!
So don’t think about badminton as boring, because I can most definitely go on all day debating with you to prove that you are very wrong!
on getting an instant professional logo
Author: wisteria
I have been thinking of developing a review of discount cards website but I’ve been having a hard time conceptualizing it. I’ve already bought the domain sukicard.com for that endeavor though. Then I encountered a website that helps you create a logo design in just minutes.
I tried it out and here’s the result:

It’s amazing. I love the design I came up with. It’s simple, was created in minutes, and is customizable! Each logo design has three versions to ensure that it matches your type of industry: high-tech, bold, and flair.
With the logo design tool I used, in five simple steps, you get to have a ready for printing professional logo that will not lose detail when you make them smaller. To cap it off, if you decide to get your logo and design today, you not only get to make free unlimited changes to the card you create, you also get a 100 free premium-printed business cards coupon!
I definitely recommend this tool especially for those who want to get fast, quality, and original result at a low price.
family bonding in an island
Author: wisteria
The family is the smallest unit of the society. As such, the strength and weakness of a nation depends upon its families. To be assets of the society, families should be united, more so for its members. If this happens, the homes will have harmony, and the country will have peace and order.
Spending quality time with the family is a must to contribute to this vision. Thus, my friend sees to it that once a year, they have a family bonding. The last reunion they had was spent in an island at the East Coast and he considers it as one of the best. They went in a family-friendly vacation destination in South Carolina. As to their expenses, they found the Hilton Head rental very reasonable compared to the experience and the memories brought about by their family bonding.
to loan or not to loan
Author: wisteria
I have been considering cash advance probate loans. You see, my parents are getting very old, and in my opinion, all they need to do is to relax and have fun while they still can. This would lessen their worries about life. I have been recommending cash advance probate loans because I think it is very necessary and I guess it would most definitely lessen their stress; they worry a lot about financial problems. One of their greatest worries is how my little sister would finish her studies when they are gone.
With cash advance probate loans, you can most definitely subtract one of your biggest worries in life, and spend the rest of your life having quality time with your family then!
safety tips when traveling on the road
Author: wisteria
In just about everything you do, precautionary measures should be taken to be able to get the most favorable result. To ensure that you have a happy trip, here are some safety tips when travelling on the road:
- Bring the map with you. Make sure you’ve already reviewed the map and had already plotted your route (and stopovers) before you hit the road.
- Wear your seat belt. This is self explanatory.
- Have the appropriate first aid kit. The body shop supplies you bring depend entirely on where you’re going.
- Bring your own water or only buy bottled water on trusted stores to avoid upset stomachs.
- Have a cell phone with you. Note down and/or memorize the emergency phone numbers of the country you are visiting (e.g. 911 for U.S. and 066 in Mexico).
- If you feel tired or not fully alert, pull over and rest for awhile. Otherwise, you’ll be a hazard not only to yourself, but to other people as well.
Hope this list helps! Drive safe and enjoy the open road!
humans and water
Author: wisteria
Humans are very dependent on nature, especially on water. We wouldn’t be able to live without water. Some of us can survive days without food but nobody would be able to survive without water!
I have noticed that we don’t pay much attention to our plumbing fixtures. Plumbing fixtures are very essential to maintain the cleanliness of our water. If they are dirty, then the water that they release would also be dirty. Dirty water bring various diseases, some of them even life-threatening. So now we should open our eyes and see if our plumbing fixtures are clean or not!
If we aren’t aware of our plumbing fixtures, then we should be now ’cause our life depends on them!
on customized plasma lift
Author: wisteria
Personally, one of the best forms of relaxation is watching a movie marathon or catching up on episodes of TV shows I’ve missed. This is why in every house I chance upon visiting, one of the things I immediately take into account is their TV.
Until now though, nothing beats the home cinema at my friend, Joie’s house. They have customized plasma lift made out of wood that is self-raising or self-lowering. That is, at a simple touch of a button, their flat panel TV can be hidden inside the console when not in use and to prevent theft. It’s quite interesting. I might buy one for myself sometime when I have the money.

