On Buses (and Trains) -- And Other Traffic Pet-Peeves

I just despise the traffic here in Metro Manila especially during rush hour -- or should I say, HOURS. I can't believe that this unbelievable traffic is caused by so many inconsiderate citizens of our country -- bus drivers, jeepney drivers, taxi cab drivers, jaywalkers, illegal sidewalk vendors, etc. I can name a few more but I guess you all get the point.

ON TAXI CAB DRIVERS:

I don't understand why taxi cab drivers have to swerve 2-3 lanes from where they are -- WITH OR WITHOUT ANY PASSENGERS. Maybe that's just the way they are. I also don't get why they can't load/unload in a free spot. It almost always has to be near an intersection or when the light is already green. Some drivers also have this habit of declining passengers even if it says on their cab, "ANY PART OF LUZON." 

ON BUS DRIVERS:

I know that there is a reason why the yellow lane policy on Edsa has been implemented but what I don't get is why can't they follow it?!?!?! Bus drivers are also guilty of swerving 2-3 lanes regardless of the size of the vehicle they are driving. I feel like their side mirrors are only for display and this may be dangerous for the small vehicles beside them.

(And my favorite) ON JEEPNEY DRIVERS:

Every morning, on my way to work, I usually pass a busy street full jeepneys awaiting there morning's take. But today was hilarious as I was able to see, firsthand, at how these jeepney drivers really abuse the loading/unloading areas. Policemen were catching those loaded a bunch of passengers at the prohibited places which caused so much traffic as early as 7am. And, only a few meters behind from where the policeman was standing, jeepneys would stop again. Haha! Another thing about these jeepney drivers is that when they would unload passengers, they would unload one at a time. Let's say, one passenger needed to go down on this corner and only a couple of minutes away, another passenger would need to go down. Why couldn't they just have stopped in one area since both points were at a walking distance anyway? Imagine being the driver of the vehicle behind the jeepney (and, yes, I've been there). 

Samsonite Black Label Signat Collection

I've been eye-ing this suitcase for the longest time. I first saw it in one of the Travel Club branches. I just don't remember which one and it costs a fortune!!! Yesterday, my mom and I went to a Travel Club sale in Manila. Lo and behold, I was finally able to get the bag of my dreams after months and months of staring at it. The best thing was I got it for quite a steal. Since it was some kind of a "special sale", I got a HUGE discount. And, I'm just drooling over it. Haha!

Photos are from the Samsonite Black Label Collection Website.

My New 'Do

I woke up this morning and decided to have a new cut. Hmmm... It was just one of those days when you don't have any idea how to wear your hair to work kind of thing. The story with my hair is that it used to be all the way down to my waist back in college. Now that I'm already out of college, let's just say I'm really close to being done with it... Really close.

The reason why I kept my hair long was that my course, BS - Hotel, Restaurant, and Institution Management, always required us to keep our hair in a neat ponytail. Neat meaning no baby hair, no loose hair strands, and lots and lots of leave-on conditioner. But, now that I'm working for a beach and country club just a few meters away from Punta Fuego, I just decided to chop it off. Mind that the summer is already here and that means hot, hot weather. And, because my new job doesn't require me to fix my hair in an ala-Front Desk Agent kind of way, I believe I made the right choice to go for the bob I am now sporting.

A short 'do would also mean less shower time and no more blow drying. I specifically told my hairstylist today that I wanted something that was wash-and-wear. And, she gave me exactly what I wanted for a steal -- P200.00 (!!!).

So, if you have those days when you wake up and you wanted a Pob (Posh Bob) or a pixie cut? Go for it! Hair grows, honey! So, don't be afraid to try things out. But, please mind your face shape.