Monday, July 21, 2014

6 Handy uses for rain water

Although water is abundant as it, covers approximately 71% of the planet, only a small portion of it is safe to drink.  This makes drinking water an extremely rare and valuable commodity.  Having access to clean drinking water is indeed a blessing and is slowly becoming more expensive as the years go by.  Having experience the wrath of the latest typhoon which knocked-out the power from our area for 6 days, makes you wonder which is more valuable water or electricity? Unfortunately, the loss of electricity would also mean temporary disruption of water supply.  Believe me, during these times of scarcity you'd always prefer water against electricity. Makes you rethink your priorities and appreciate the simple things in life.




Monday, July 7, 2014

How to eat a Mabolo Fruit


During, one of our trips to Calamba, Laguna, We happened to chance by a Mabolo Fruit or Velvet Apple. It fascinate us since it was the first time we've ever encountered such a fruit. It resembled an apple in size and shape, except for its hairy skin and strong odor.