Tips and Tricks

Happy Halloween Everybody!!!

Another long weekend is coming up and we are sure that unlike the recent, unexpected break from school that you got, the Halloween break is one that you are looking forward to. Trick or Treating, costume parties and visits to relatives in the provinces are surely things to do in the upcoming days. But wait! Before you pack your bag with stuff that you think is important, but will later on just be a source of back and shoulder cramps, why not check out this list that we came up for you.

Things To Pack:

Toiletries - soap, shampoo, alcohol, sunblock lotion, mosquito repellant (All in travel sized containers. You'll be glad you left your big bottles of shampoo and conditioner at home. Promise.)

Underwear - no need to elaborate on this one.

Towel - that can also double as a pillow or blanket. Extra points if said towel is also quick drying.

One nice Black shirt - or if you prefer white, make it white. Why? These shades will go with anything. You can wear this shirt multiple times during your holidays and no one will say anything about it.

One pair of Pants - preferrably of a light material

One pair of Capri Pants

One pair of shorts

A nice skirt - (this will come real handy for on the spot dress up dinners, pair it with your black or white shirt)

2-3 shirts

A nice pair of flip-flops that can double as your slippers and go with your skirt.

(Wear your rubber shoes during your travel, that way, you can minimize the bulkiness of your bag)

Planning in advance what to wear and matching it with the activities you are planning to do will lessen the chance of you bringing unnecessary clothes and shoes. Not only that, but it will also free up precious space in your bag for other things that you HAVE to bring such as...

your assignments - We're quite sure your teachers would take advantage of the long weekend to give you assignments and projects, going on a vacation is not an excuse to neglect them. Also, doing them the night before you go back to school might not be a good thing because you will be tired from all the travelling and activities that you would've done by then.

a few reviewers - if there are any topics in school that you are having trouble with, now is the time to try to master them. Maybe being away from a classroom setup is just what you need to be able to focus.

A long weekend is definitely the time to catch up on leisure activities that take a backseat when you are in school. It can also be the time, however, to further your knowledge by doing advance reading or putting the things you learn in school into practical use. Use your time wisely this coming holiday and you'll find out that learning and having fun can be accomplished all at the same time.

Enjoy!!!