Akari Reachargeable Lamp with Fan and Radio

Last June, we were looking for some household products at ACE Hardware when we chanced upon their display of rechargeable lamps.  I remember, it's already June and rainy season will be starting anytime soon.  This is the season where power failures are common and it is just practical to have emergency lights on a stand-by. 

There are lots of choices for the emergency lights displayed but we settled for the Akari brand which also comes with a fan and an AM/FM radio.  It's a little bit pricey but considering the additional features, it's worth it.  For the manual of this product, please click here.

Recently, we tested the effectivity of our new purchase when typhoon "Basyang" hit Metro Manila leaving us with damaged power lines which caused a twenty hour brown-out in our area. 

We used the rechargeable lamp, fan and radio for eighteen hours, of course not using all the features at the same time, two features at a time is the most.  We are thankful that before the rechargeable unit was drained, the power supply in our area was restored.

Having bought the Akari rechargeable lamp with fan and radio was really a wise decision especially if you have small kids at home.  The use of candles which are the number one source of fire during brown-outs was eliminated.

My travel buddy

Everyday I use public transportation in going to/from the office.  From our house to my office, I have to take 3 jeepney rides and 1 tricycle ride and in between these rides, I have to walk a little distance from one ride to another. Sometimes I have to run after a jeepney just to have a ride.  Yes, there are still areas in Metro Manila where taking public transportation is a pain in the ass.  I'll try to get some video and post it here sometime.

Before, I used to travel wearing high-heeled shoes, well, not really that high, I'm only used to wearing 1 inch to 1 and 1/2 inches heels but with the kind of travel that I am into everyday, it was really a big discomfort.  I remember getting blisters on my foot making it hard to walk normally.  Aside from those blisters, I easily get tired walking a few distance.

To get rid of those travel discomforts and somehow make my everyday travel a little enjoyable, I decided to wear walking shoes instead and just wear my high-heeled shoes at the office.  It's good that we have an individual cabinet at our office and I just leave my office shoes there.  It really brought a big change on my everyday travel.

The shoes shown above is my new purchase, it's my third pair of walking shoes.  Actually that's a replacement of my first pair which already gave in to my everyday travel.  I maintain two pairs of walking shoes at a time, that is to use them alternately within a week so I can use them a little longer.  This time, I bought a little priced brand, Hush Puppies.  I never had a shoes from this brand before but when I fitted one, it is lightweight and soft inside, my feet are really comfortable wearing them so I never had second thoughts in buying them.

I just wonder if the shoes can endure longer the harshness of my everyday travel.  I'll find that out in a few months time.