The Insightful Path

  I decided to add an educational/historical/scientific element to my blog in the hopes of giving a little bit of importance to ordinary items/persons that we use/mingle with on a daily basis. Just some things that we normally take for granted and only realize their need or use when they are missing or no longer available. For my first item, I chose the humble and sometimes insignificant nail cutter. Item:     Nail Cutter Reason for Choosing:       My nails seem (or at least I think it does) to grow quicker than anyone else’s and so I like to keep a nail cutter in my bag, handy and ready for when the need arises. However, it appears I have misplaced both my nail cutters and so my fingernails are longer than I need them to be. I keep my fingernails really short and because they are longer now, it is quite uncomfortable when typing on the keyboard and hazardous to the face and body (mine especially) when too much force is app...

I've always enjoyed riding the jeepney and every day I do there is always a different adventure waiting to happen or an interesting character to bump into.  A keen observer most of the time (except on days when I sleep during the entire ride) , I like to check out those around me, even those we just pass by on the streets. I guess all of us have different stories to tell of our routinary journeys via our ever-reliable public transportation and probably some might share my stories here. Most of the time, if not all, there is always a person texting or talking on the phone. Nothing extraordinary about that though - the most interesting moments are those when someone’s phone rings while inside the jeepney and the person takes the call. I have overheard a few people say that they were already in Colon when we were still in Capitol. Yes, our cellphones have definitely made liars of all of us! (no offense meant) I am guilty of this too but only thru text, because I prefer to...