Bike to Norzagaray - Bitbit River, Ipo Dam Viewdeck, Pinagrealan Cave

Bike to Norzagaray Bulacan - Bitbit River, Ipo Dam Viewdeck, Pinagrealan Cave during General Community Quarantine

Cobra Effect in the Philippines (And What To Do About It)

Are Pinoys madiskarte by choice? 

Or is it because that they have no choice thats why they have to be madiskarte? 

A lot of the policies in the Philippines are not planned and executed with the proper stakeholders in mind, that's why cobra effect is prevalent in the Philippine policies. 

Some examples are number coding for cars, shutting down of motorcycle taxi operation, giving of housing in provinces to squatters, halting of public transportation during the initial announcement of community quarantine due to covid 19

So what do we do as neglected stakeholders?

How to Ride a Bike - Tips For Adults

For adults it can be embarrassing or scary to learn how to ride a bike, but definitely not impossible. My mom is 57 years old and she just learned how to ride a bike. Youre never too old to learn new skills, guys! 

1. Get a comfortable bike - you can reach the ground easily even when seated 

2. Find a safe area to practice 

3. Wear safety gears like helmet, gloves, elbows and shin pads to protect yourself in case you fall off the bike. 

4. Get comfortable with the bike by getting on/ off, walking the bike, trying out the brakes 

5. Practice striding - this is sliding yourself while on the bike - don't pedal. This is for you to learn balancing on a bike 

6. Practice pedaling - once you can slide, you can try pedaling. Avoid looking at your pedals, just look ahead and pedal continuously. 

7. Keep practicing!

My mom was able to pedal without assistance after a total of 4 hours (1hr per day practice every other day) Aww im soo proud! I taught my mom how to ride a bike!!!

Pre Ride Inspection (Basic Motorcycle Checking Before Every Ride) for Newbies

Here I checked the following on my scooter:

1. Fuel level 
2. Tires - tread, pressure, debris 
3. Brakes - if working, brake fluid, brake pads 
4. Engine 
5. Electricals - dashboard indicators, turn signal lights, headlamp, taillights, honk
6. Throttle - does it snapback and doesnt lock, has enough free play

Philippine Traffic Laws for Bikes, Cars, Motorcycles

RA 4136 or the Land Transportation and Traffic Code of the Philippines enumerates the traffic law that all motorists (motorcycles, cars, even bikes) must follow on the road




Sources
https://www.officialgazette.gov.ph/1964/06/20/republic-act-no-4136/ https://www.lto.gov.ph/issuances/republic-act.html http://www.mmda.gov.ph/20-faq/2575-anti-distracted-act-faq.html

Microwave Meals - Cake, Pizza, Churros, Poached Egg, Mac & Cheese, Baked Potato

Its amazing how versatile microwave oven is. You can cook everything from rice to pizza in a microwave! Here, I did bake potato, peanut butter cake, instant noodles with poached egg, pizza, churros, and mac & cheese.

 

Microwave oven is indeed perfect for solo and quick meals! I just found a new bestfriend at home! Lol pwede ka na magrestaurant ng microwave dishes lang handa :D


PS:

For eggs guys, try medium high 1 minute if you prefer a runny yellow. If its your first time and arent sure of your microwave settings yet (depende sa wattage ng microwave nyo yung high e, sakin output wattage of 700, input of 1200) pakibutasan yung egg yolk para di sumabog sa loob ng oven :D

How to Get a Leadership Role

Nung college, ang role ko sa groupworks ay tagabili ng meryenda, tagaluto ng pancit canton, at overall moral support. Groupworks were never really stressful for me coz the people in charge were reliable. Happy go lucky ako nun.

Now that I am a lead myself, stressful, especially on days like this that there are no norms & no SOPs. Everything is fleshed out as we roll with the punches. These are the things I wish I knew earlier in my career, mga 5 years earlier. Di sana wala ko masyadong napaiyak 😬 and I could have been more effective then as an entry manager. Tandaan, as a lead, you are only as good as your team is. Kahit gaano ka kagaling, di mo kayang gawin lahat. You get a lot of work done through and with others.



1. Understand how system works
2. Understand and manage yourself individually and as part of a system
3. Communicate with intention
4. Support others to succeed
5. Think strategically