Stop Distracted Driving

This post brought to you by Insurance Hunter. All opinions are 100% mine.

Distracted Driving is one of the causes of accidents in the road. In fact according to survey 8 out of 10 accidents are caused by distracted driving; a very significant number that everybody should be aware of and do something to Stop Distracted Drivers.

Below is an info-graphics from Insurance Hunter blog about distracted driving. It concisely shows the types of distraction and some statistics.

 

Stop Distracted Driving - An infographic by the team at Stop Distracted Driving

As mentioned in Insurance Hunter blog post about distracted Driving, “Don`t become a distracted driving statistic”. Here are some tips on how we can prevent it:

• Driver should stay focus on the road at all times because accidents can happen in a split of second. It is discouraged the use of gadgets such as mobile phone and GPS. There are hands-free gadgets but then it can also cause distraction.
• I know there are instances that you need to operate gadgets. It happens to us many times when GPS was not working and it had to be refreshed. In cases like that other person (passenger) will operate the gadget. Or we come into full stop in a safe zone if the driver wants to operate it.
• Other things that should not be done while driving other than using of gadgets are: eating, drinking, reading, to name a few. It is clear that multitasking is not allowed when driving. I believe when you drive you should focus 100% using your sense of sight and hearing.
• If you are driving with your kids, see to it that you have all their needs and they are in condition to travel. Kids are said to be one of the causes of distractions. So to stop them from distracting you occupy them with something that they`d love to do while on travel such as movies, games, music, etc.
• When you drive see to it that you are in condition; not sleepy, not over thinking of anything, not in angst, or any emotion that could distract you. Presence of mind is very important in driving.  

Those are easy tips but are often overlooked by drivers. However there is a law in some provinces in Canada that was implemented for distracted driving. This somehow disciplened drivers to focus on the road and on the wheel.

 For more information about Distracted Driving visit Insurance Hunter blog. Help spread the awareness about it... because we value lives!

 

2nd Year in Canada

Two years ago when I arrived to this strange country, all I feel is excitement and happiness. For me it’s a new place, a new beginning.

Even how tired I am from a long travel, I was exuberated when my sister toured me into Rocky Mountains of Alberta for two days. I just arrived and I was exploring Canada by then. It was summer but I was wearing thick jacket at that time. I know I look ridiculous with my outfit. But I don`t care at all.

When leaves turned to yellow and withered, I was just so amazed with the beauty of the nature. It just getting colder and colder a sign that winter was coming.

I was looking forward for the first snow fall. I just can`t wait! When it snowed I immediately went outside and took photos. For me it is magical as the snowflakes fall.

For two years in a foreign country, I experienced lots of ups and downs. And as I stay longer I am sadden making me feels doubt if coming here is worth everything.

I know I just miss my family.

I remember when I left Davao two years ago; I saw my family’s teary eyes and their sad smiles. But I chose to ignore it. I don’t want to leave them with a heavy heart. Because the last time I left when I went to Manila for work, I cried so hard which made my father worried so much for me. So to keep them feel ease I showed to them a happy and excited me... but deep inside I was hurting so badly. It was a mix feeling of excitement and sadness actually.

Being away from my comfort zone, I grow and I learned more. It even brought me closer to my passion in arts and crafting. But one best thing, I learned to deal with different people. I met acquaintances whom I can share my views and feelings. They are my family here in Canada (aside from my sister) who shows there simple way of care and kindness. I thank them for being with me, for cheering me up when I feel so lonely, and for teaching me to stay strong despites adversities.

A bouquet of flowers from a friend, Dorothy. She simply brighten my 2nd year anniversary of staying here in Canada

Today, I celebrate my 2^nd year anniversary for I survived. I know there will be more exciting challenges coming and I widely open my arms to accept it and face it.

Hello August!

August is the birth month of my 4 cousins, 2 siblings, 3 nieces and my mom. So there’s like party in every week. And I’m missing these events in two years in a row.

I wanna go home this month especially on my mom’s birthday. Unfortunately I can’t. I feel so sorry for her. I know she wants us to be there in her birthday.

I wish I could easily go home even just for 2 weeks. It would be very expensive; but I’ll do some sacrifices if that means happiness for my mom. The only thing that hinders me are the paper works that needs to be done to secure for that re-entry visa.

Knowing my mom, I know she fully understands us if we can’t be there in her birthday.
I miss her… I miss them so badly.

Insomnia Attacked

I see to it that at least I sleep 7 hours a day. And since I work as early as 5:30 am I have to go to bed normally between 8:00 pm to 8:30 pm.

Last Saturday, I woke up in the middle of the night thinking that it was already dawn since outside was still bright (it`s long daylight, it`s summer here). You know the feeling that you think you`re already late and you just felt all the adrenalin rush… Only to find out that it was still 11:00 pm.

I tried to go back to sleep, but no matter how I tossed and turned my eyes won`t shut down. I had insomnia attacked! I checked my phone and hours seem went fast.

I read a book just to make my eyes get tired but it was not helping so does with browsing my phone. The last time I check my watch it was already 3:00 in the morning. And I didn`t notice that I finally fell asleep until I heard my alarm ringing at 4:30 am. So basically I slept 1 hour and 30 minutes only.

Until now I still feel tired, even I had 8 hours sleep last night. I think I need a day-off just to recover from tiredness.

I experience insomnia once in a while. It`s very disturbing; you can`t function well. I feel so sorry for my bf who always have a hard time sleeping at night. I wish I could help him. If you know some remedy for insomnia please leave some comments below. Thanks!

Sad and Tired?

Okay I’ve had enough! People just notice that I look so sad, tired and grouchy. I thought it was just me, that’s how I look. But then somebody said that I used to be warm.

I just can’t understand. I’ve had enough sleep 7 – 8 hours, although sometimes there are nights that I woke up in the middle of the night. But then why do I look so tired? I already consulted a doctor about it. But there are no findings. He didn’t even prescribe vitamins to boost my energy.

Sad? Not really. How can I be sad? I have a good relationship with my [okay] looong distance boyfriend. I have a wonderful family who give their support to me 101%. Speaking of my family, I truly miss them. Yes probably it’s the reason why I look so sad.

Perhaps, my colleague is right. I am over thinking of something. There are just too many things running in my mind right now, especially my future and my parents. I know I worried so much; I should stop thinking of things that is not even happening because I am missing days of my life where I should have use those times and days to enjoy life to the fullest.

I need to put smile in my face and show the colors inside me so as to brighten others. So quit being lonely!

Virtual Remodeler Tool

This post brought to you by Royal Building Products. All opinions are 100% mine.

 

Designing your home can be a daunting task especially if you have no skills in it. Although hiring professionals, such as architect or home designer, can help you get your vision of your dream house but it will cost you more.

With all the tools provided in the internet, one can now easily design his own house like the Virtual Remodeler Tool provided by Royal Building Products. This tool will help you design the exterior of your house including the roof, vinyl siding, window, patio door to name a few. It is a very easy to use tool that even kids who know how to use computer can do it.

They provided photos of model houses for you to design. You can choose the color, texture and pattern of the area that you want to change in the exterior of the house as I mentioned earlier. The good thing is that you can also upload the photo of your own house and design it using this tool, which in my opinion is better because you can see almost the actual result as you choose the designs for your own house.

I find this tool a great way of involving your family in designing. You can save projects then print and show to your family the different design you’ve made for them to compare and choose the best that fits your family preferences.

When it comes to buying the actual products that you use in designing in this tool, you don`t need to look for another supplier because Royal Building Products is a tested company that distributes leading materials for home, building and municipal construction markets. They`ve been in this kind of business for over 40 years making them a trusted company by the professionals.

Spices of My Life is Now PR 2!

“Seriously???? PR 2??”

Of course it made me happy after several years of trying to get my PR 3 back; finally I got at least PR 2. It just surprise me because this blog is long neglected. I don’t even promote much this blog because I don’t earn much from here. Besides this is not a self-hosted blog, one of the DAs preferences.

But since it’s now PR 2 much as well take care of it. I don’t want to lose it again. Anyway Social Spark has been generous to me and they are willing to advertise here.

So I guess I need to double my effort or should I say triple to update and promote three blogs.