As far as I remember, I’ve joined the wagon of Christmas Rush shoppers 3 years ago and that was it. I’ve learned my lessons very well and I don’t want to join them again.
I don’t want any migraine on Christmas Eve. So, I’ve prepared some tips that I know that might help you out if you’re in a rush:
Make a shopping list
Categorize the items to which section and department they belong to save time and effort.
If you’re on a budget, do make some early window shopping before making a list, if possible.
Make at least 3 gifts options for each person.
Consider wholesale items with assorted designs and colors.
Never go shopping with your stomach empty. Chances are, you’ll spend time on eating instead of shopping.
Wear your most comfortable clothes and shoes.
As much as possible, don’t bring along small children on your shopping. Scheduled them on another date.
Be attentive on your personal belongings especially your wallet.
Inspect the item carefully for quality and factory defects.
If you’re not sure of the size of the person you’re giving the gift, ask him/her. That depends on how you will asked him/her if its a surprise gift.
Avail of the free gift wrapping services of the shopping malls.
If the gift is electronic, don’t forget to have it tested.
Never lose your official receipts.
Shop as early as the shopping mall opens. Get advantage of less people, organized shopping racks and accomodating sales agents.
This is the latest local TV commercial of Quake, featuring the famous “Pugad Baboy” by Pol Medina Jr. hehehe… really love this one! I am a Pugad Baboy fanatic, I’ve collected the comic strip book collection from book 1-18, started reading them from college days. Even my professor borrowed a copy from me. The sad thing was, I’ve lost some of my older copies. Some of my friends forgot to gave them back until I’ve forgot who borrowed them. I don’t have the Pugad Baboy action figures though.
This is with regards to what had happened this afternoon started from walkout of Magdalo group from the Oakwood mutiny hearing in Makati Trial Court. I didn’t monitored what really happened in the trial court since 1pm this afternoon. I should have post this earlier but I have to attend to some personal matters.
Curfew will be implemented by Philippine National Police, guidelines was released and announced in the Teleradio by PNP Chief Avelino Razon Jr. I just got home from a despedida dinner, my relatives and friends are txting me to get home as soon as possible, informing me of the curfew tonight at 12midnight to 5am. What curfew?! At my age, I didn’t know what that is. The stories of my father when I was young came to my mind and got afraid. What’s happening? Martial law? OMG!
The moment I got home, I’ve watched PNP Chief Avelino Razon Jr’s phone patch interview clarifying things regarding curfew. We can contact the mobile #09178475757 if we encountered curfew problems or curfew abuse by the local police. Policemen conducting curfew should be in complete proper uniform with their badge and name plates. Exempion to curfew are night workers including call center agents etc, medical practitioners and food travellers from provinces. Razon said, curfew is implemented to monitor the people’s movement, there’s no liquor ban or whatsoever. There will also be checkpoints to various places in National Capital Region, Region 3 and Region 4A. It is right to bring along your ID at all times for proper identification.
I saw people rushing to got home early. It is really unsual, you can see and feel the tension to everyone. There’s no traffic in Roxas Boulevard but there are many commuters waiting for their ride. There’s no bus, taxi, jeepneys and vans in the terminals. I saw some commuters negotiating to taxi drivers. I don’t think there’s nothing to worry. This is contrary to what I’ve saw in local TV that GMA asked Filipinos to remain calm regarding the Makati tension. That was about 4pm this afternoon. People are panicking now, tension is increasing. I think this is unlawful and contrary to our constitution. We are free and democratic country. Where are we heading now?
I was on my way home and decided to stopped over SM Mall Of Asia to buy some things needed at home. I was in a hurry because it was getting dark already. I was in the north wing, instead of walking inside the mall to south wing, I’ve walked outside. When I was approaching the fountain, this sign caught my attention.
I remember my article “Share Your Crumbs” posted last Oct. 1 regarding Pondo ng Pinoy. Children playing around asked their parents for coins to drop them into the fountain. I don’t know if these parents noticed the sign. I thought if they’ve noticed it and understand what Pondo ng Pinoy is all about, they will drop more coins. Thank you, Mr. Henry Sy of SM Corporation for participating in this project.
My blog received a review that states “pinoy rambling from toothpick to spaceship…indeed! I’m not exactly sure what that means but the information on the site was interesting and the site looked good. All the best!”
Why do I used “Pinoy Rambling from toothpick to spaceship” as my subtitle? Pinoy is another lingo for Filipino. The title “glitchline” sounds like foreign, using the word “Pinoy” is my way of making it Filipino even tough I used English language. Its like sharing to the world not only the beauty of the Philippines, but everything here whether it is good or not.
Rambling from toothpick to spaceship? Its something like a trademark to my site. A phrase I usually used before at my work as a freelance marketing agent. It doesn’t matter what product I am selling as much as its legitimate, whether its a toothpick or a spaceship.
Anyway, my site has many things to offer… I am an observant person and want to blog anything that I’ve observe in the Philippines, giving the information that I’ve experienced myself. What else? That’s for you to find out.
As far as I remember, I’ve joined the wagon of Christmas Rush shoppers 3 years ago and that was it. I’ve learned my lessons very well and I don’t want to join them again.
I remember my article “
