Juan to chill out?

This past week my internet/phone connection was and still is busted at the present time. So that explains why I haven't posted anything in quite a while. Now I am back thanks to my trusty globe tattoo stick (I'm not endorsing this, in fact this is a desperation move on my part).

Since today is part of an extended weekend and you're probably chilling out. I bring you a tip on how to...Chill beer or any drink quickly. Less time waiting for the beer to cool down = more time enjoying it.


I prefer to use the 3rd method myself. Enjoy!

Juan day left till monday begins

Technically it's not Sunday yet but since I'm sleepy and can't wait for 12 midnight here goes. If you're going to pass through Quezon Avenue remember that there is an ongoing construction at the intersection of Q. Ave and Araneta Ave. Combine that with the inflow and outflow of people from the Sto. Domingo church and it will create a problem for motorists. I suggest finding other routes.  Have a happy weekend everyone.!

Juan to order some food to be delivered. Part 1

KFC- 887-8888
Jolibee- 8-7000
McDonalds- 8-6236
Chowking- 9-8888
Tokyo Tokyo 470-8888
Pizza hut- 911-1111
Greenwich- 5-55-55
Shakey's- 77-777
Yellow Cab- 789-9999
Please note that all numbers listed above only work inside METRO MANILA


Why did I post this? Lets just say I was hungry and I forgot the number of the fastfood joint I wanted to order from. Enjoy.

"Juan-dering " if other's think like me.

Hmm... I'm "juand-ering" (wondering) if other filipinos think like me... a quick search  of the net provides these links.

Here is a dude named Jay Saldana explain the concept of filipino time.

Honestly I can't disagree with this dude. I suffer from this concept that everything is nearby even though I'm in Manila and I need to go to Makati I just allow myself 30-45 minutes of travel time thinking it's not so far away , I know shortcuts and sh*t but in the end if I hit just 1 major traffic jam then guess what. I will be late.

This video came from Lourd Divera from his show "Word of the Lourd"

Maybe he is right. His video struck a nerve inside me.

There are lot of other Pages in facebook about filipino time and being late. Till the next post.

Juan's Auto Suggestion

1. DON'T BUY SUV'S UNLESS YOU ABSOLUTELY NEED IT.  
2. Buy small city cars if you just drive around the metro, so that there is plenty of more room for maneuvering/ parking.
3. Learn proper driving etiquette.
4. FOR GOD'S SAKE FOLLOW THE EFFING TRAFFIC LAWS!!! Red = Stop, Green = Go, Yellow = Prepare to stop. Stay in your lane.

If people/drivers follow the rules then traffic would flow meaning a smoother travel for the driver. Advice for pedestrians tomorrow.

Juan to Understand the Mind of the Tardy. Part 1

Okay since my pen name is The Late Juan Miguel it might be a  good assumption that  it is a result of my inability to get to an appointment in time. If that is your assumption then you are partly correct, I got this from my accounting professor during 2nd year college because I have failed to be on time for majority of her class. Nowadays I'm trying to turn over a new leaf, with the word trying as the operative term.

I remember watching different movies that have rehab scenes in them, all of them say that the first thing you should do is admit that you have a problem and that you need help. Go ahead admit it. (I admit I am chronically tardy). Okay now lets look at the different traits of tardy personality.

• Risk-takers: These people are addicted to the thrill of leaving for their appointed destination only when they absolutely must. They don’t mind taking the risk of being late, because they don’t want to risk being early and waiting for others. This may be because deep-down they fear feeling rejected, if they wind up waiting for others.
• Freedom-makers: Those who felt trapped by authority as children often grow up to be “late-niks,” who use lateness to feel free. Their intense wish not to be controlled by others may be at the root of their lateness. Or they may have a rebellious nature that essentially tells others: “You will not tell me how to run my life and when I have to be somewhere.”
• Organization-slackers: Another reason someone may be late is poor organizational skills. They have difficulty planning out a realistic schedule and calculating how long each of their tasks will take and how long it will take them to get to their appointments on time. These people generally have poor organizational skills, though they may be very intelligent.
• Trouble-avoiders: These people, unconsciously or even consciously, wish to avoid the people they are supposed to meet or the place where they are going. This may be the reason for their lateness. In these situations, lateness may be a form of passive-aggressive behavior. Since they’re angry that they must go to an appointment, they make others wait for them. These late-niks may not even be aware of their anger.

*from Dr. Gail Saltz is a psychiatrist with New York with New York Presbyterian Hospital and a regular contributor to “Today.com”. 

Do you have any of the traits above? Hell... I do.

 

Juan's All terrain vehicle under the operating table again

This is what my weekday commute looks like:

This here, people of the world is the perfect example of the terrain you would need a 4 wheel drive vehicle. Fortunately we don't own one so my family had to make due with this.

That Ladies and Gentlemen is my family's Mitsubishi L300 van. It has been faithfully serving my family for the past 15+ years. and yes it is still working, until today. Yes I know that aesthetically speaking that it is ugly, old, rotten, and ugly but this car holds a lot of memories in it, more than 300,000 Km worth of it. Personally, it has been my service vehicle going to and fro our farm in Rizal for the past 2 years now. Unfortunately the terrain at the beginning of this post has taken its toll on the L300. Now it is under the knife again for another engine overhaul. To get back into the topic of this blog. Here is Juan's advice to people who own/drive their automobiles wherever they travel to, in order to save time and money.

1) Always check the coolant level of your car to avoid overheating.

2) At least once a week check the oil level of your car's engine. Remember Oil costs just a hundred or so Php per litter an engine overhaul can cost you upwards of 30,000 Php and will take up to a week or more to finish. Check your car's manual or the internet for the recommended engine oil for your car.

3) Pick your gas station. If it looks like the gas station is not frequented by customers then be wary as they may have old gasoline/diesel. Petroleum products losses potency as time passes and this might affect the performance of your engine and might increase wear and tear. Plus water in your fuel = bad.

4) If the check engine light...lights up then have it checked out. It might be something minor but it could also be the start of a serious drive-train problem.

5) Don't needlessly rev your engine while stopped. It might sound cool (to you...but it's not) but revving the engine without load can damage your engine in the long run. Plus it wastes fuel. Plus you look like an immature SOB. You SOB you.

Juan to be smart and dumb at the same time

I love listening to radio. Even when I was a kid I grew up listening to Ernie Baron's Knowledge Power (Rest in Peace). Back then The only music I was listening to were the classic songs Ka Ernie played during his show. When I reached High school I started listening to 97.1 back then it was called Campus Radio (EFF YOU Mike Enriquez!). During those days of yore I was introduced to Parokya ni Edgar, John Mayer, BSB, etc. but what I enjoyed most about that radio station was the witty banter of the DJ's with his/her partner or his monologue to his listeners.

Fast forward to 2nd year college... During this time Acoustic was in it was the time of Paolo Santos and the like. During this time my Tita told me about a radio station that played this kind of music. From that time I started to listen to Jam 88.3 and Campus.

Time passed. Campus disappeared from air. Came back again briefly on 99.5 then disappeared again. Then came the 3 boys of Magic.

BNO (Boys Night Out) changed my listening habit because it injected sexually tinged, semi-wholesome, fully immature banter between the three DJ's. Slick Rick, Toni Toni, and SamYG. Their kind of humor had me listening for more than 3 years now. But recently I felt that me and the boy's humor was starting to not connect anymore. I felt that while I was growing up (I'm at my mid 20's so don't tell me I'm old) the boys were stuck with their on-air personas. I was shocked to say that I have matured. I needed a new radio show to relate to. A radio show that reflected my more opinionated view of the world with my still ever present juvenile side. This was the time I reunited with King DJ Logan. I heard about this legendary radio personality from my friend who told me that he was the creator of BNO but was unceremoniously booted out of the radio industry. Well he was back and with a show that reflected his view of the world.

The Disenchanted Kingdom was his new show. What a name! It fit perfectly with what I was feeling at that time. The shows humor was smart and idiotic at the same time. It was opinionated about current issues but at the same time pokes fun at the most mundane things even themselves and their station. I have found my new night show. To show how stupid the show can get here's something KDL (King DJ Logan) that was playing at their show. WTF. as for the smart things you better tune in to find out. The Disenchanted Kingdom on 99.5 RT Mon- Fri 6-9PM. Enjoy your trip home.

Juan to wake up

Being a kid of the very late 80's. Here's a very nostalgic wake-up call.

Nothing like a happy childhood memory to start your day in a good way.

Juan to be lazy but effective

Hey peoples on the interweb. The name is Juan. Just Juan. I'm part of team tick tock. A group of University Santo Tomas Grad school students whose aim is to campaign and promote the importance of "being on time".

This blog is about time and not just being on time. Time is relative. To others it keeps them organized, it reminds them where they have to be at or what they are supposed to be doing. For me time is something that reminds me that I have a limited amount of time left in the world. Every tick of the clock deducts a second from your stay in the world. That is why I prefer to take the route less traveled by people in the Metro. I prefer to take my time and live.

Now, I know that a lot of us "can't" find the time to appreciate the little things in life because of our hectic urban lifestyles and urban problems, like traffic, traffic, traffic, killer buses, annoying jeepneys, traffic, weaving taxis, oh... and did I mention traffic? That's where this blog comes into play.

My theory is that if we do what we need to do, faster and more effectively, we could have more time to do the things we want to do. That means if we get to where we need to go on-time, finish what we do faster, then we can have more time for ourselves. Work faster = more Me time.