Windshield Wiper

      Windshield wiper is a device connected to a mechanical arm for the purpose of wiping off rain from windshield or rear window.During rainy season, windshield wiper is very vital in any vehicle. Rains blur the view of a driver that it is only necessary for the windshield wiper to be functioning well.

         

     In today’s jeepney ride, it rained heavily and the road is not so visible because of rain. The jeepney where I rode has a small windshield wiper and the driver keeps on turning it off and on. I pitied the jeepney driver because either he doesn’t have the time to change his wiper or he cannot afford it. Despite the blurry view of the driver, we still manage to arrive safely in our destinations.

Jeepney Ride Accessories

          Jeepney is an open-window vehicle. Since it is open, the wind goes in and out inside the jeepney. To be able to enjoy your jeepney ride you must bring along with you your jeepney ride accessories. First thing is the sunglasses. Aside from protecting your eyes from sun’s rays, sunglasses would also protect your eyes from the small particles blown away by the wind. Second is the big handkerchief or the “bandana”. It is used to cover your hair so that it won’t be stiff with dust. Of course you should also not forget your handkerchief. Since the wind blown away by vehicles is not only full of dust but also mixed with pollution, you should cover your nose and mouth with handkerchief. For long distance travel with rough roads, jeepney passengers bring coats or jacket because aside from protecting themselves from cold wind it would also cover up their clothing from dust. These are only some of the things you must bring along with you for a comfortable and enjoyable jeepney ride. Have a safe ride.

Senior Citizens' Concerns

          Senior Citizen’s requirement in the Philippines is that you must be 60 years old and up before you could register with DSWD (Dept. of Social Welfare and Development ) as such. Being a senior citizen you can avail the benefits of having a 20% discount on your food, medicines, groceries, fare and recently even in  the electric bills. You just have to present your senior citizen ID and purchase slip for groceries and medicines.

         

            On one of my jeepney ride, it happened that one of my co-passengers is a senior citizen. She is talking to an acquaintance. They are concerned of a rumor that there is already a proposed bill to the senate stating a change of age bracket of senior citizen, from 60 to 70. On my co-passenger’s opinion, 70 years old is already too old and may not anymore avail the benefits, that it might just be a rumor. On the other hand, it might be true because senior citizens still occupies a certain percentage on the total population of the country and that the privileges given might have a high impact on the industry.Still, a 70 year old Filipino is already too old to purchase some groceries,to buy some medicines or to even ride on a public utility like jeepney to be able to enjoy the 20% discount. Hope this is still a rumor so that mostly of the elderly would be benefited.

Lost Cellphone

            It is another jeepney ride with a little funny incident. When I rode the jeepney this morning, I wondered why some of the passengers kept on looking below the seats. One of the passengers lost her cellphone  while riding the jeepney and she couldn't find it. It is her new cellphone after she recently lost the former one and that she couldn't memorize the number. Our co-passengers kept on looking below their seats. When we are already in the city proper, one  of the passengers finally found the cellphone on the corner part of the jeepney five seats away from its owner.Some of the passengers teased the owner that if it took a little longer before she found her cellphone, she would already be bursting into tears. Some advised her to memorize her number so that it could be easily located while others didn't mind. Well, it here goes my jeepney ride.

Xbox Repair

      It has been a while since the last time I posted my jeepney ride blog. I got busy with my wedding preparations and the different Christmas parties. Today’s jeepney ride is a different one. My co-passengers this time had been carrying a lot of baggages, either bags or boxes. One passenger caught my attention. He was carrying an Xbox game box. What is Xbox?

    Xbox is a video game console (modified computer system) created by Microsoft. It was first released on Nov. 15, 2001 in North America. This was succeeded by Xbox 360 which was released last May 12, 2005. It was estimated that as of  June 2010, 41.7 million Xbox consoles were already released in the market.

      In terms of repairs, when you are encountering some problems with your Xbox, the first thing to check is if it is still under warranty. If it is, do not attempt to open it or else you will loose your warranty and the manufacturer or seller would not accept it anymore. If it not already covered by warranty, you can check out many online sites that give procedures on how to do your Xbox 360 repair.

Funky Grandma

Jeepney ride is a routinary activity.Different passengers ride in it everyday. Today's jeepney ride, one passenger caught my attention. She wore a yellow fitting dress with black netted stocking matched up with dangling earrings and a heavy make-up. She is not a usual granny that you would met anywhere. She is one of a kind. I admired her strong will and determination to stay fit and young. Keep it up Granny.

Auto Repairs and Maintenance

           Jeepney is a public utility vehicle. It is the medium of transportation of people who belongs to the lower class of the population. It is also the source of income of jeepney drivers. Due to high price of fuel, only small amount goes to jeepney drivers after a long day of driving. Due to these circumstances, jeepney drivers neglect auto maintenance or repairs.

            Auto maintenance is vital in any passenger vehicle. Passengers' safety should be taken into consideration that drivers' must see to it that the vehicle is in good running condition. Passenger vehicles must visit auto shops once in a while. In choosing auto shops, drivers should see to it that it would maximize the money they pay like Dallas auto repair. They offer quality services to different cars even high class cars like Chevrolet Silverado,BMW, Ferrari, Ford and etc. Services offered includes brake job like brake pad replacement, overhaul, change oil, body tune and many more. Drivers must see to it that the auto shop they have choosen is not only affordable but also reliable.