Reflections

The past two weeks has been a roller coaster of being here and there.. of seeing the government sector's top and even lower levels of transport management, planning and design. How I wish I could replicate myself to meet the technical needs of our country. There's so much to be done. There are more provincial engineers who need assistance and coaching in terms of road design/engineering. I resolve then to work diligently, faithfully giving my best to the tasks given to me right now. I know I can't do it all. But by God's grace, I can do my part well.

NCTS’ First Offering of Traffic Impact Assessment for Technical Evaluators

The participants

The University of the Philippines National Center for Transportation Studies had a “soft” first offering of their course on Traffic Impact Assessment (TIA) last July 5-7, 2011 in Toyota Training Room, UP NCTS, Diliman, Quezon City.

“Soft” in the sense that there were few participants joined by one from Bayauan representing Visayas, three for General Santos City representing Mindanao and the rest from different parts of Luzon such as Bulacan, Laguna and cities within Metro Manila. The participants were members from the traffic management division of most Local Government Units (LGUs). They are the evaluators from the city or LGU side before a proponent could push through with any project. They are the evaluators who give building permits or certificate of occupancy to developers or would-be businesses ib their locale.

Some of them may be reluctant on attending this course but towards the end of the three-day event, a more enlightened faces can be seen in them. It is through more knowledge about TIA could they be truly empowered to be effective in their roles and responsibilities in their respective cities. As they say, “Knowledge is power.”

On the third day, a participant asked Dr. Cal this question: “What are or should be our next steps as we go back to our provinces and cities? Because at this moment I or may be most of us seem to be lost on what to do after this enlightening course. We have learned or we were equipped now about TIA but what are to be expected from us as we head home?”

Dr. Cal then challenged them to convince their superiors or mayors to come up with city ordinance on TIA, be more proactive by sharing what they learned to their neighboring cities, and to apply what they learned in their practice.

During the closing remarks, the participants’ representative gave feedback and his short speech was deeply encouraging and inspiring not only to his fellow participants but even to the NCTS admin and staff who organized the event. Indeed, they were sent by their mayors because their mayors believed in them. Then through them, lies the power to convince their bosses that there is a need for TIA. And changes in their cities will start from few but bold people like them.

What is TIA?

TIA stands for Traffic Impact Asssessment. TIA is an evaluation of the potential effects that a particular development’s traffic will have on the transportation network in its impact area.

Importance of TIA

There is a need to assess proposed developments in terms of their tranport impacts on the area and the environment in general. TIA is essential because of the significance of traffic generated by proposed developments which can be identified in advance and future imppacts can be planned for.

Principal Goals of a TIA Study

· To identify the transport and traffic impacts of a particular development project

· To assess and analyze these impacts and

· To identify the mitigating measures to address these traffic impacts

Reference: Lecture Notes from Dr. Crispin Emmanuel D. Diaz, UP SURP, during the NCTS’ first offering of Traffic Impact Assessment for Technical Evaluators, June 5-7, 2011, UP NCTS, Diliman, Quezon City

One bad waiting day

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June 27, 2011 Monday

7:20 AM

I went out of our house for work. I live in QC and I work in Manila. It was a Monday. There were a lot of people waiting for either jeep, bus, or FX. The crowd was composed of students, employees, etc.

7:45 AM

The people were competing for a ride towards each of their destinations. The buses, jeeps and FX were almost always full. I was still waiting as I actively compete with the people around me.

8:00 AM

I wasn't able to get a ride still.. Thinking that I might be late for work. Sigh.

8:10 AM

Fidgeting while observing how poor and bad the public transport is. Frowning, how easy it is to curse but I ended up praying instead and speaking a blessing for the drivers, the roads, the pedestrian, vehicles, and the transport environment.

I can't help but wish to go back to Korea where everything in the roads was in order. Yes, I just came back from a trip abroad and I can't help but compare what I see at the moment to what I saw and experienced there. My heart grieved with how bad our public transport is for the commuters. For taxpayers, this isn't fair.

8:20 AM

I was finally on board an FX. Thinking may be that is why God called me in this transport sector. I gotta move on as I hope for the best.

The ills of public transport

Earlier posts have been informative and enlightening. But this one is a complete opposite of previous articles. The main objective of this is still to bring some accepted conditions into the light that there should be better and improved conditions. It takes one voice to speak out, positive or negative observations there may be, than join in the apathy of most citizens towards the declining transportation services in our country. Yes, you might argue - I do care but, what can an ordinary citizen like me do something about this?

It is a fact that 70% of Filipinos rely on public transportation in going about their daily activities - to work, to school, to market/malls and so forth. Specially for average income earners, public transport is their main mobility choice.

The demand for public transportation modes has also been matched by a number of different public utility vehicles on roads such as bus, FX, jeep and the mass transit provided by rail. But the demand has not been adequately met when one observes the jam packed MRT trains, standing-on-aisle passengers of buses, and clinging persons on the entrance/exit of jeepneys during peak hours of travel.

A battle exists among commuters to be able to ride their transport choice, whether at the cost of pushing, stepping on someone else's feet or turning a blind eye to disadvantaged individuals such as elderly, handicapped, and pregnant women just so the most comfortable seat will be enjoyed. Ah, comfortable? Think again. How can a passenger-full bus wherein its center aisle is also occupied with 10-30 people, for instance, be comfortable to ride on? Then the driver and his assistant keeps on allowing more passengers to get on the bus. Getting off in turn becomes more difficult as one has to squeeze himself or herself out of the herd of standing passengers.

It is very distressing to experience compromises in terms of commuters' safety and comfort at such circumstances. Is this the driver's or the commuters' or the government's fault? How easy it is to point fingers at people or entities deemed responsible for the transport sector. How easy it is to fret and be furious of the bad transportation conditions. How easy it is to shrug one's shoulders and move on with daily life as if the current situation is like the invisible oxygen we breathe. You might say it's normal. Think again. What if the existing conditions worsen even more? Would you turn a blind eye, closed ears and choose to walk groping towards your destination? And say it's the way it is.

Consider the MRT3, too. Have you experienced being squeezed in during peak periods of travel, sometimes to the point of holding your breath in order not to smell the person next to you or painstakingly hoping for an air to breathe and survive uneventful seclusion with a swarm of people? Pushed, stepped on, harassed, and stressed.

Some people would even take advantage of other commuters as in the case of robbers, and hold up. Where are you in all of these? An observer? A victim? An active advocate of better transportation system?

There is a road towards better transport environment. That road should consider and be concerned of every individual it passes. It is not selective nor encompassing but always for the good of all. In the process of constructing better roads, there is usually a leader that goes ahead and prepares the way then everyone will follow. If it is a matter of political will to attain the lofty ideal then so be it. There is a road towards improved transportation system for which Filipinos should always look forward to. It may not happen overnight but it takes one, then two, and hopefully everyone to actively pursue and attain this goal.

Idling but Productively

A glimpse of engineer-einjel's journal

The last entry before this post was dated March 8! What the heck?! What happened in two months of no update or blog posts? Oh my golly...

Readers surely deserve new information regarding transportation engineering. Whew!

But to get things started, I might as well share briefly what really happened in the last two months.

1) Successfully presented my MS thesis among my panel members

2) Completed the thesis book

3) Finally, graduated with MS degree in CE major in Transportation. What can be better than this?! All glory to God!

4) Accepted a teaching post in a private school

5) More options for career are coming. Yey!

6) Preparing required documents for EASTS Conference which will be held abroad. My first time to go out of the country. Yey again!

Its been awhile. The 2-month break was enough to be filled with more knowledge for me to get things going. I miss this blog. I miss writing. I miss you, dear readers. And I'm returning again. This time, I hope to give you insights from a more mature and experienced perspective as I had moved from school to work life. More posts to come. Ciao! :)

NLEX Bocaue Barrieer Toll Fees 02/05/2011

NLEX Bocaue Barrieer Toll Fees 02/05/2011

CLOSED AND OPEN SYSTEMS

Origin | Class 1 | Class 2 | Class 3 |

Tabang | 72 | 180 | 216 |

Sta. Rita | 76 | 188 | 226 |

Pulilan | 92 | 229 | 274 |

San Simon | 119 | 298 | 357 |

San Fernando | 141 | 351 | 421 |

Mexico | 157 | 393 | 471 |

Angeles | 177 | 443 | 531 |

Dau | 195 | 486 | 583 |

Check photo of NLEX Bocaue Barrier Toll Fees

SCTEX Mabalacat Toll Fees 02/05/2011

CLOSED SYSTEM = fee by distance

Origin | Class 1 | Class 2 | Class 3 |
Tipo | 150 | 299 | 449 |
Dinalupihan | 118 | 236 | 353 |
Floridablanca | 68 | 136 | 204 |
Porac | 32 | 64 | 95 |
Clark South | 4 | 9 | 13 |
Clark North B | 11 | 22 | 33 |
Concepcion | 43 | 85 | 128 |
San Miguel | 80 | 160 | 240 |
Tarlac | 93 | 186 | 279 |

Check photo of SCTEX Mabalacat Toll Fees

Road Trip to Subic

A glimpse of engineer-einjel's journal

It has always been joy for me to travel for whatever purpose there may be. The wonderful promise that at the end of every long and tiring road trip, or short but relaxing flight, or engine-deafening water transfers which will eventually bring me to my desired destination is such a delight. If the place is a tourist destination, a white sandy beach, densely tree-covered area, historic relic, or any faraway place from the city plus a good company of awesome friends, then, surely the road trip is a bliss.

Early this month, I had been privileged to join my friends' site inspection team for a wedding venue in Subic. I enjoyed every minute of it. But if I was the driver may be it's another story, haha. I was able to see and observe NLEX and SCTEX leisurely. Yes, here comes my transport side again! I think this will always show no matter where I go or what I do.

Our group happened to pass by some road accident between two vehicles along NLEX which have significantly caused slow movement for all vehicles. So this was the reason why there was quite a "traffic" along the Candaba area at that time. Both vehicles involved in the mishap were badly dented and one of them was overturned. Good thing, no one was hurt in that incident. This is why it is always important to observe speed limits even if driving along expressways.

Proceeding to SCTEX, there were very few motorists along this roadway. The more exciting it is to speed up. But no, caution and safety in driving should still be observed. My impression of SCTEX as a straightway to heaven because of its geometry still whispered during the entire travel. The view - green green field, was so serene and life boosting. Yes, I want to be as faraway as possible from city life for this moment. Everything I saw were the best breather.

After more than two hours, our group reached Subic Bay and we began scouting for resorts ideal for wedding venue. There were a lot to choose from but the couple's budget is the biggest determining factor. So we let them have their pick. Seeing the couple being expectant and hopeful of all things give much joy to me. Truly, it is a wonderful hope for the fulfillment of their vows soon. The picture below shows one of the best views we enjoyed while visiting possible venues. Finally, the couple has chosen a place for their wedding by the beach come May. Sorry, no photos will be posted about this venue because they wanted it to be a surprise for most friends and family members.

Then, we had our lunch before going back to QC. No, we actually headed to Intramuros! We toured Fort Santiago and had our own “reception” dinner while our couple friends attended a wedding. We waited for them and finally we had coffee to end the day. It was a very long day but my favorite road trip so far! J

Post Valentine Note on Love (Yes, LOVE!)

"..that the love you have for me may be in them and that I myself may be in them." John17:26

Love is the arterial highway of life. May you walk along it this day and every single day. :)

Thursdays: Traffic Engineering Terms

Thursdays of the week is the time to enrich your knowledge in traffic engineering. The following definitions of traffic engineering terms were taken from Dr. Ricardo Sigua in his book Fundamentals of Traffic Engineering published by the University of the Philippines Press in 2008. The terms are quoted below:

“Density – the number of vehicles in a given length of road at an instant point in time.

Design speed – the maximum safe speed that can be maintained over a specified section of highway when conditions are so favorable that the design features of the highway govern.

Dijkstra’s algorithm – a procedure used in route assignment stage of the four-step model to determine the shortest path from one node of the network to another.

Diplomatic vehicles – motor vehicles owned by a foreign government or by their diplomatic officials in the Philippines.

Disaggregate choice model – a method used for determining modal split, which assumes that a person will use a particular mode with maximum utility for him.

ETC – Electronic Toll Collection; an ITS application

Expressway – a major divided highway designed for high-speed travel, having few or no intersections; also called freeway or limited access highway.”

Other terms will be posted next week. So, wait and learn more.

Thursdays: Traffic Engineering Terms

Thursdays of the week is the time to enrich your knowledge in traffic engineering. The following definitions of traffic engineering terms were taken from Dr. Ricardo Sigua in his book Fundamentals of Traffic Engineering published by the University of the Philippines Press in 2008. The terms are quoted below:

“Channelization – geometric improvement normally applied at intersections to simplify movements of vehicles to lead drivers to face one conflict at a time.

Clearance interval – the sum of yellow and all-red period in between phases.

Clotoid – a spiral that serves as a transition path as the vehicle enters or leaves a circular curve.

Compound curve – a two-arc simple curve having its centers on the same side of the common tangent.

Cordon counts – counts used to determine the number of vehicles and/or persons entering and leaving an enclosed area.

Crest vertical curve – a vertical curve with the parabolic curve drawn below the two tangents.

Critical gap – describes the minimum gaps needed by drivers of minor road vehicles.

Cycle – one complete indication of green, yellow, and red signals.

D/D/l – a sing-server queuing system with regularity of both arrivals and departures.

Delineators – small reflective panels or buttons mounted on guide posts or guard fences as an effective aid for night driving.”


Other terms will be posted next week. So, wait and learn more.

Commonwealth Avenue “Killer Highway”

The Commonwealth Avenue has been tagged as “The Killer Highway” for quite some time because of the greatest number of road crashes among motorists as well as pedestrians resulting to remarkable number of deaths that happen along this corridor. 24 January 2010 Monday, however, marked the start of the MMDA campaign to introduce some traffic regulations and monitoring to improve and lessen the number of road accidents in Commonwealth Avenue.

Prior to the campaign, Commonwealth Avenue is a 9-lane wide and very long stretch of corridor where vehicles are free to move, swerve, and travel at desired speeds. There were few designated bus/jeepney stops, pedestrian overpass, and several u-turn slots which were not strictly followed by road users. Notable accidents that have occured involved motorcycles, buses, private cars and jaywalkers run over by vehicles. It is important to note that the high occurence of road accidents here may be due to lack of traffic regulations and monitoring on the part of concerned government agencies, lack of discipline among motorists, inadeaquacy in the physical design and signages of the road, and several other factors.

The MMDA, this week, introduced several changes both in the physical design and traffic regulation, monitoring and management. The physical improvements include a yellow lane on the two outermost lanes designated for PUVs/PUJs, the five middle lanes are for private cars and the two innermost lanes will be used to access the U-turn slots. A speed limit of 60kph was also imposed for the motorists. Several traffic enforcers using speed guns were assigned at certain parts of the corridor to monitor and apprehend overspeeding motorists.

It is hoped that through these improvements the Commonwealth Avenue will no longer be tagged as the killer highway. Yet better and safer road environment will only be achieved when the motorists comply and whole-heartedly follow the traffic rules and regulations, the MMDA, with utmost integrity, would maintain good physical design with adequate signages and continue in its traffic monitoring and implementation, and the pedestrians will only use the pedestrian overpass in crossing the highway. Assessments should also be done six months or a year after the implementation to measure the effectiveness of the changes introduced.

Would the improvements really change the nickname, “killer highway,” to something like “safest highway”? It is surely worth noting in the future what Commonwealth Avenue had become when all stakeholders actively have taken part to make it better and safer road corridor. Till the next post on Commonwealth Avenue!

Thursdays: Traffic Engineering Terms

Thursdays of the week is the time to enrich your knowledge in traffic engineering. The following definitions of traffic engineering terms were taken from Dr. Ricardo Sigua in his book Fundamentals of Traffic Engineering, as such, they are quoted below.

"AADT – annual average daily traffic; it is estimated as the total volume counted over one year divided by the number of days in the year.

ADT – average daily traffic; obtained by averaging traffic volume over a number of days at least 2 days and less than 365 days.

Blackspots – hazardous or accident-prone locations.

Broken back curve – a curve characterized by a short tangent between two subcurves in the same direction.

Capacity – the maximum hourly rate at which persons or vehicles can reasonably be expected to traverse a point or uniform section of a lane or roadway during a given time period under prevailing roadway, traffic, and control conditions."

Other terms will be posted next week. So, wait and learn more!

Jr./Traffic Engineer or Jr./Transport Planner at Parsons Brinckerhoff Philippines, Inc.

Parsons Brinckerhoff Philippines, Inc. is in urgent need of Traffic Engineer/Transport Planner or Jr. Traffic Engineer/Jr. Transport Planner.

Traffic Engineer / Transport Planner Qualifications: • Graduate of BS Civil Engineering or BS Architecture • Knows basic transportation engineering • 2-5 years experience in urban planning or related field such as economics and environmental planning • Computer literate • With comprehensive knowledge on CAD • Has excellent communication skills • Can start immediately Interested applicants may send their updated and comprehensive resume either by mail, fax or e-mail to the address below: Human Resource Department Parsons Brinckerhoff Philippines, Inc. 19F OMM-Citra Building, 39 San Miguel Avenue Ortigas Center, Pasig City 1605 Telephone No.: 687-1061 to 64 Fax No.: 687-4183 Website: www.pbworld.com E-mail: xxxxxx.xxxxxxx@xxxxxxx.xxx Date: 21 January 2011 City/Town: Ortigas Center, Pasig City Location: Manila Wage/Salary: Negotiable Start: Immediately Duration: Performance contract Type: Full Time How to apply: Interested applicants may send their updated and comprehensive resume at xxxxxx.xxxxxxx@xxxxxxx.xxx. You may also drop by our office at the address indicated in this ad Company: Parsons Brinckerhoff Philippines, Inc. Contact: Diohson Cenita Phone: 687-1061 Fax: 687-2778 Email: Jr. Traffic Engineer / Jr. Transport Planner Qualifications: • Graduate of BS Civil Engineering or BS Architecture • Computer literate • With knowledge on Basic CAD • Has good communication skills and capable of writing reports • Willing to be trained and can work in teams • 0-2 years experience required • Professionals with experience in related fields such as economics and environmental planning may also apply • Can start immediately Fresh graduates are encouraged to apply. Interested applicants may send their updated and comprehensive resume either by mail, fax or e-mail to the address below: Human Resource Department Parsons Brinckerhoff Philippines, Inc. 19F OMM-Citra Building, 39 San Miguel Avenue Ortigas Center, Pasig City 1605 Telephone No.: 687-1061 to 64 Fax No.: 687-4183 Website: www.pbworld.com E-mail: xxxxxx.xxxxxxx@xxxxxxx.xxx Date: 21 January 2011 City/Town: Ortigas Center, Pasig City Location: Manila Wage/Salary: Negotiable Start: Immediately Duration: Performance contract Type: Full Time How to apply: Interested applicants may send their updated and comprehensive resume at xxxxxx.xxxxxxx@xxxxxxx.xxx. You may also drop by our office at the address indicated in this ad. Company: Parsons Brinckerhoff Philippines, Inc. Contact: Diohson Cenita Phone: 687-1061 Fax: 687-2778 Email:

SLEX Toll Rates at Nichols Gate (01/23/2011)

Yesterday, we happen to pass the South Luzon EXpressway (SLEX) since we came all the way from Caliraya Resort in Lumban, Laguna. SLEX have improved a lot since last year or during the rehabilitation phase of some road sections where it brought about heavy traffic. It was quite a relief to experience better road travel along this highway.

In line with the improvements, however, the toll rates have dramatically increased. Last year's toll rates can be seen in my previous post. The updated toll rates at Nichols gate is shown below.

Entry Point | Class 1 | Class 2 | Class 3 |

Bicutan | 30 | 60 | 90 |

Sucat | 48 | 96 | 144 |

Alabang | 65 | 130 | 195 |

Filinvest | 65 | 130 | 195 |

Susana Hts. | 78 | 155 | 233 |

San Pedro | 82 | 164 | 246 |

Southwoods | 92 | 185 | 277 |

Carmona | 97 | 193 | 290 |

Greenfield City - Unilab | 104 | 207 | 311 |

Sta. Rosa | 110 | 220 | 330 |

ETON City-Greenfield City | 119 | 238 | 357 |

Cabuyao | 125 | 249 | 374 |

Silangan | 128 | 257 | 385 |

Calamba | 141 | 282 | 423 |

Macababbad and Regidor. GPS-Based Travel Time and Delay Survey Methodology and Traffic Data Analysis.

R.J.R. Macababbad and J.R. Regidor. GPS-Based Travel Time and Delay Survey Methodology and Traffic Data Analysis. Proceedings of the 5th ERDT Conference, Manila, Philippines, 10 Sept 2010.

Abstract taken directly from texts and as such, quoted below:

"Travel time and delay studies are used to evaluate traffic conditions, determine levels of service and to plan for improvements. Transportation planners and engineers of the Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA) still employ the manual or stop watch method using a test car in obtaining travel time and delay data. This method is labor intensive and is prone to human errors as well as biases inherent in the conduct of the field surveys. Thus, it is necessary to develop and demonstrate a more efficient method using tools for assessment of road traffic conditions. This paper presents a Geographical Positioning System (GPS)-based travel time and delay survey and data analysis methodology. It presents the development and application of a methodological framework and also data analysis and presentation through the use of digital maps. The use of GPS in this research provides fundamental inputs towards the development of a probe car system for use in travel time and delay studies in the Philippine cities."

9th EASTS Conference

The 9th Eastern Asia Society of Transportation Studies (EASTS) Conference will be held in Jeju, Korea on 20-23 June 2011.

Submission for practical paper has already opened meanwhile feedback for submitted academic papers need to be waited until early February.

For more details, please click here.

Lim, Abesamis, Miranda, Chua and Lee. Generating Trip Plans Using Public Transportation Routes

Lim, Abesamis, Miranda, Chua and Lee. Generating Trip Plans Using Public Transportation Routes. Proceedings of the 5th ERDT Conference, Manila, Phils. 10 Sept 2010.

Abstract taken directly from texts and as such, quoted below:

“It is not simple to travel in a city because of the new routes being followed, new buuildings or landmarks being established, and new roads being constructed. Moreover, commuting or travelling using public utility vehicles is complicated especially in Philippine cities like Manila and Quezon City. This paper talks about iTour, a web-based applications that can generate routes and trip plans from a source to multiple destinations.”

This research is also practical though more information should be inputted in the database for it to fully function as intended for route generation and trip planning. The system would be more useful if it will be set up in the web for everyone to utilize it for free.

Lai, Leong, Ortuoste, Yu and Ong. Vision-based Intelligent System for Traffic Analysis (VISTA).

Lai, Leong, Ortuoste, Yu and Ong. Vision-based Intelligent System for Traffic Analysis (VISTA). Proceedings of the 5th ERDT Conference, Manila, Phils. 10 Sept 2010.

Abstract taken directly from texts and as such, quoted below:

“Vision-based Intelligent System for Traffic Analysis (VISTA) is a computer-based vision system that captures video footages of roads for analysis of traffic parameters. Problems with existing technology have led researchers to venture into the use of computer vision. VISTA consists of a dadta acquisition, data processing and result generation modules. The input of the system is a video footage of a roadway taken with a still digital video camera. The input is then converted into an image sequence. Each image is then processed to segregate entities on the road that contribute to traffic from those that do not. Once these entities are identified, pertinent traffic parameters are then computed based on the image sequence. The output of the system can be used as the necessary traffic parameters for traffic management and information systems.

This paper presents the design and implementation of the Codebook sub-module, which is responsible for segregating foreground and background segments of an image. It also outlines performance analysis and evaluation of the sub-module.”

This is one of the good researches that will surely help improve traffic data collection through the use of video cameras and computers. A lot of video image processors for traffic analysis are already being used in other countries. This, however, is locally developed and thus, local application would be much easier, cheaper, and appropriate.

On a note, errors are inherent from devices or personnel performing the data collection. Thus, the system errors present for VISTA is normal. In the conducted on-road object tests, the obtained error can be factored in the traffic flow computations such that more accurate estimates can be achieved.

In the advent of increasing use of surveillance cameras in most cities in Metro Manila, it would be much more wise to include the capabilities of VISTA to maximize the benefits that can be obtained from these. Giving attention to the critical issues of VISTA also would further ensure the accuracy of traffic flow computations. As a transport expert, I highly commend the researchers for producing a practical and valuable tool for traffic analysis to address traffic congestion in the metropolis. This tool should be explored by the MMDA for their real-time traffic surveillance in order to improve the agency’s traffic management and operations.

Happy New Year!

Hello dear readers,

2010 has been a wonderful year of learning, adventure, and experience for Engineer Einjel in the field of transportation! It has been a year of "busyness" that he failed to write and share in this blog.

A new year, however, gives another opportunity to make time with this blog, a new season of learning, adventure, and experiences to share with you. This year is gonna be awesome! So hang in there and together, we'll enjoy more exciting posts.

Hugs and cheers to a blessed new year!

Regards,

engineer-einjel