Your Daily Dose of Useful Stuff

Strumming the guitar might seem an old-fashioned hobby to some and can be boring to others.  I even know someone who thinks that strumming the guitar is a hobby of lonely people because that's how lonely people amuse themselves.  But I disagree, passionately.  Actually, I think strumming the guitar is neither old-fashioned or boring.  For me, it is a cool hobby as is playing other musical instruments.  I have always admired powerful people who play musical instruments like the former US President, Bill Clinton, who plays the sax.  It brings the more human, one-of-us side of him.  And when he jams with a band, he would look so cool, gray hair and all. I have just recently learned to strum the guitar.  I started to practice one chord a day and I assure you, it's not easy.  The skin under my fingers were screaming after three days.  So I had to take a break for a day.    One thing about this hobby is it is low maintenance.  The basic requirement is an ordinary guitar, but b

The most important principle in traveling should be "travel light."  But prior to leaving for your destination, you must do a little research to find out if some of the items that you might need can be availed in your place of travel these could be batteries, sanitary napkins, 3 in 1 coffee, bottled water and snack items.  If these are not available in your destination then these are some of the things that  you  should make sure you have with you.   So information is key in determining what to bring for a trip.  But regardless, here are the things that you must have wherever you go.  Aside from your " kikay kit" (vanity kit ), which you should have with you whether you go on short and long travels as well as daily trips to work.   But whether you go to a short or long trip here are the things you should not miss to bring with you. 1.   Identification Cards -  Anything to inform authorities who you are will come handy especially when you buy pla

There should not be any other reason to stop smoking but your desire to spend more years with your family and most especially, to enjoy a healthier, longer span of life .   I was a smoker for over 20 years.   Started at the age of 20, although I am a less than average smoker (almost 10 sticks a day) but since I did this destructive habit for over 20 years, millions of cells in my body have been burned with every puff I made.    But a year ago, call it enlightenment or whatever, I made a solemn vow to quit smoking.   I was so ready to give it up and I did it overnight.  I quit smoking and have not had a puff since then.   Which brings me to the conclusion that it only takes willpower to quit smoking .  Only weak people can not bring themselves to stop smoking.   We should not let anything overpower us especially something as destructive as nicotine.   The problem is that some people just don't want to even try.  Well, I was in their situation many years ago and it sure was d