6 Crazy Inventions You Could Use at the Beach

Summer season is fast approaching. Had you already prepared the things you will bring in your vacation?  Check these weird things I found on the internet while I was browsing for cool beach stuffs. A couple of weird items you might want to consider carrying with you on your way to your much-awaited summer getaway. This list is brought to you by GoBoracay.com

#1 Video Recording Sunglasses – Whoa, this stuff is more likely to buy by most men.  You can record a video in discretion without being caught by your subject because your eyes are well hidden by pseudo-sunglasses.

#2 Fake Butt – This is a helpful stuff for women who does not have the gift of a nice-looking rump. Just wear this inside your shirt and voila, you have an instant sexy body with a head-turning posterior.

#3 Sun Intensity Monitor – A cool gadget to protect the skin from sun’s harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays. A great UV ray intensity level indicator. For best results, apply sun block lotion on your body before you stroll on the beach. The Sun Intensity Monitor will become a valuable tool in the near future. As we all know, the heat of the sun is getting worse every year because of the destruction of the ozone layer caused by man’s destructive activities that harms our environment.

#4 Fish Finder Watch – A handy underwater tool, especially for divers and researchers. I personally want this gadget because I love to see different kinds of fish while I am exploring the wonders of the deep blue sea.

#5 Rear Mirror View Sunglasses – Didn’t catch a good view of that sexy body? This gadget might do the magic. Don’t be deceived by its ordinary look because without turning your head you can see things behind you. Awesome, right? You can also wear this while cycling or walking to avoid accidents.

#6 Edible Underwear One Box ( For HIM and For HER ) – This is what you call “hot stuff”. Some people may think this is a crazy invention though. A great stimulator for couples who are on their way to their honeymoon vacation. Most men will surely get into the mood and it will give more “flavor” to the ceremony. Go get them and rekindle your romance with your loved one this summer.

Life is a Beach

This story is from one of  the friends of GoBoracay.com - a website whose offering great Boracay packages.

Just last week ago, I was at a travel agency booking tickets to Boracay. I have always been fond of the beach. If there was any other place I wanted to propose to my girlfriend to, it would be at Boracay. It would be at the place where I first fell in love with nature.

Ideally, I plan to go there by boat, as I have always done, from Manila to Iloilo, then from Iloilo to Aklan. 8 years of this back and forth sea fare, I saw how, in every bus ride from Iloilo, more people would be hankering for a seat. The tug boats from Tagbilaran going to Boracay Island were almost always never on time anymore as hundreds if not thousands of local and international tourists scurry about, trying to catch a ride.

Today, for the first time, I’m taking a plane.

Ideally, I plan to be there as an advanced party. My girlfriend doesn’t even know I’m on this flight. I’d set up everything, from accommodations up to the dinner where I intend to pop the question. But my plans, I think, will not work as well as I had hoped.

I’ve seen Boracay go from pristine to commercial. Ideally, I have always imagined making the perfect proposal to the perfect girl in the perfect ambiance in the single perfect beach that I thought would always stay the same, in the perfectly dim lighting of a flurry of fireflies with the perfect accompaniment of nothing but the crashing waves and swaying palms and coconuts, under a perfect starlit heaven. Nowadays, spotting a firefly in Boracay is a privilege. The silent places are the ones the beach never reaches. The central parts of the island where the locales live. The beach is almost always busy with street parties and is flocked by both wandering tourist and local merchants. Even the sand is confettied with litter. The starry night sky has become an indigo memory.

Ideally, I’d call my girlfriend right now but I hadn’t charged my phone thinking I would not need it during the flight. My plans aren’t working as well as I had hoped. The Pilot on the PA tells everyone “kindly empty your pockets of sharp object.”

I do so and think of how, used to be, I made snow men out of the white sands of Boracay when I was a teen. Above, I hear the same voice in the atmosphere say “please strap your seat belts”

I remember how I plan to kiss my girl when she says yes. I remember memories that have yet to happen.

“kindly brace yourselves for--”

I hear metal hit water and see the walls of the plane collapse on themselves. I remember my favorite beach and feel cold metal hit me hard on the neck.

How to Improve your Work-life Balance

“What are my priorities in life?” Have you ever asked yourself this question?

Everyone has their own priority in life. Some people may prioritize financial stability, others may go for career,  a few may want to pursue public service, and most may put family above everything. Some people tend to have many priorities. Though some aspirations may be difficult to reach, it is still possible if you can manage to balance your time. There are some well known personalities that have success in their careers, but are not building a good and harmonious relationship with their family.

Let’s now discuss what are the possible ways on how to improve the balance between your work and your life.

• Don’t get a work that last more than 5 days per work-week – Spend the two days of your weekends with your family.  They must feel that you have time for them.
• Limit your overtimes – Overtime can really aggravate your stress level; you cannot perform well at your work when you work beyond eight hours. Neither can you find the time to play with your kids or have meaningful conversations with your parents if you’re too spent from overworking.
• Make a weekly activity plan – Plan ahead and make a schedule of all the social gatherings that you might or will be attending to. It can also save you from spending money beyond your monthly budget. Shortage in money can also contribute to your stress but time with your loved ones is priceless.
• Make time for yourself – Just do the things that can may you happy and relaxed. A day in a week is enough to let yourself be inspired again.
• Stay away from vices – Vices can ruin your schedule of activities. Sometimes when you have a hangover, you cannot perform well in your work. Always remember: do everything in moderation.
• Do your best at work and stop complaining – Try to finish your work at the office so that you don’t have to bring your work at home. Stop complaining about your work and consider leaving if you find your work less rewarding than it is stressful.
• Read funny memes and books – Reading funny memes and inspirational boost can greatly remove stress. Laughing releases endorphine that make us feel better.

If you would do these tips, you can balance the time you consume in your work and in your life. Remember, money is not everything; it is the simple things that bring us great joy.

Also check these helpful sites that I found that are related to balancing work and life

·         http://www.wisebread.com/how-to-find-happiness-advice-from-bill-watterson

·         http://www.mayoclinic.org/exercise-and-stress/art-20044469

·         http://greatist.com/happiness/23-scientifically-backed-ways-reduce-stress-right-now