Don't Lose Your Marbles

I decided to repaint the electric wall fan (grills) in my room a few months ago to give it a bit of character and I think it turned out well.  I kept the black plastic rim as it is and painted the grills a copper color.  Forgot to take photos while I was doing the project though. This is an easy project you could do in one afternoon.  Just make sure you've cleaned the grills well and free of dirt, dust and grime.  It's preferable to do it outdoors, away from doors & windows, and pets and use a mask to avoid inhaling the paint mist & vapor. Materials: 1 can gray primer spray paint 2 cans copper spray paint (you could probably use only 1, but I ended up using 2 for a separate project) 1 can clear acrylic gloss spray paint The only downside to copper grills is that the dust becomes more noticeable compared to when they were black (when I could go on 6 months or more not cleaning the fan haha).

If your passport is expiring within a year, book your appointment now.  Available dates are usually 2-3 months in advance.  If you have the luxury of time and persistence, you can check available dates within the current month depending on whether there have been cancellations. If you don't have immediate travel plans within the next 6 months, schedule your passport renewal by January 2018 when the 10-year passport validity takes effect. You can rebook/reschedule your appointment up to 3 times.  My initial appointment was set at August in SM Manila and was able to reschedule it 3 times [July 5 SM Manila, June 28 DFA Aseana then June 22 at DFA Aseana].  If you did not cancel your appointment and failed to appear on that date, you will be barred from rescheduling for 30 days. If you are an OFW, proceed to Robinson's Galleria satellite office or at DFA Aseana and present original and certified copy of your contract and notarized document from the embassy. If yo...

This is NOT a sponsored post.  If it were, then maybe I wouldn't have to wait for over an hour at my UnionBank branch just to apply (even if all pertinent information has already been filled up online) only to have my account put "on hold" until I could submit additional documents.   I applied for this new debit card from the UnionBank and Cebu Pacific tie-up that lets you earn GetGo points (Cebu Pacific's version of flight awards/points or "miles") for every time you use the card.  Since I always fly via Cebu Pacific on budget/promo fares to destinations less than 4 hours away, I figured I could use it. The debit card has the highest peso to point ratio at Php 88:1 point compared to the similar GetGo credit card (Php 30:1). FAQ : Card Cost: Php 500 per year (annual fee) No maintaining balance BancNet ATM access Use with Paypal (also for Paypal withdrawals) For purchases online and offline (swipe & sign) By far, it's the most e...

It's been 2 years and it's time to renew my BPI Eprepaid Mastercard.  But instead of renewing it, I opted again to get a new card because BPI has a current promo right now (click here) offering a FREE beverage from Starbucks (worth Php 150) when you apply for a new Eprepaid or More Fun Visa from March 18 to June 18, 2016. This is not a paid post.  I wish it were, with all the inquiries my previous post about Eprepaid received haha.  ;) Update : Finally redeemed my double chocolate matcha drink.  They just scanned the code in the SMS message BPI sent. Head on over to their homepage   and click " Apply Now " at the upper right half of the page then scroll down to "Prepaid and Gift Cards ." Read and understand the agreement then click "I Agree." Choose your card then fill up the form and select the branch where you will pick it up.  Allow at least 5 business days (Monday to Fridays only) before going to the branch. Both E...

Note:  Make sure to use a computer for this.  I tried applying online using my ipad but the right hand column wasn't showing up.    The process is pretty straightforward, but for those who want a visual guide before doing it online, this might be of use to you. DISCLAIMER :  Any logos appearing in this post are property of their respective owners.  No copyright infringement is intended and any images used in this post are for illustration purposes only. For any questions or problems, please contact the NBI office directly at 0917-999-94-21 (Globe) | 0920-412-99-99 (Smart) | 0999-569-99-64 (Smart) . ========== Update:  So, I missed my original appointment date and scheduled (and paid!) for another one and when I got to the NBI clearance office at Duty Free Parañaque, they accepted both so I now have 2 clearances. Btw, for those going to the Duty Free satellite branch, they don't allow walk-ins so you really need to apply online and go there...

Just wanted to share this free IELTS course . You'll need to register (free) for an edX account and enroll in the course ( click here ). Just paying it forward, folks. -------------------------------- This post will not entertain comments or questions, it will automatically be deleted. If you post IELTS related comments on my other blog posts, they will also be deleted.  Thanks for understanding.

You can scroll down below to check the requirements needed and the steps on how to apply for PRC certificate of registration, itemized board rating, and certificate of good standing. I try to keep this post updated as possible, but since it's been a while since I last applied for one, please contact PRC directly for further inquiries. ----------------------- New Update: Please check their official Facebook page [click here]   for their latest announcements You can  send them a message via FB Messenger (m.me/professionalregulationcommission)   for any questions not answered by this blogpost. Official PRC Facebook Page PRC Email Addresses: For Authentication and Stateboard Verification:  prc.recordsmgntdiv@gmail.com For CPD inquiries:  prc.cpdsecretariat@gmail.com For initial registration and license renewal:  prc.reg@gmail.com PRC Hotline 310-00-26 or 310-10-47 (temporarily unavailable) PRC Frequently Asked Questi...