currently reading

Borrowed this book from my fiance...

Interesting.

http://www.gladwell.com/tippingpoint/index.html

cool run

I always wanted to run and jog but my strength is not that cooperative. I palpitate and have a hard time breathing and so I end up just walking. I want to be healthy and lose weight but nonetheless I easily get tired. I end up getting turned-off. So I settled with my relaxing walks inside Ateneo campus.

I was surfing the net when I came across this site for a Running Plan. It is specifically designed to help beginners get used to running. I am quite excited to try it and I hope this will work better so I will be more strong and be able to run religiously.

This is a 9-weeks program that I have to do three times a week. No more, no less. The program is interesting as it doesn't require you push yourself too much. You just have to be consistent and be motivated enough.Oh I forgot! Discipline is much needed I guess. I plan to start the program next week. I'm crossing my fingers xx.

Week 1: 5mins warm-up walk/alternate 60sec jog & 2mins walking/ total 20mins
Week 2: 5mins warm-up walk/alternate 90sec jog & 2mins walking/ total 20mins
Week 3: 5mins warm-up walk/2reps of 90sec jog/90 sec walk /jog 3mins/walk 3mins
Week 4: 5mins warm-up walk/3mins jog/ 90sec walk/ 5mins jog/2.5mins walk/
3mins jog/ 90sec walk/ 5mins jog
Week 5: 5mins warm-up walk/5mins jog/3 mins walk/5mins jog/3mins walk/5mins jog
Week 6: 5mins warm-up walk/5mins jog/3mins walk/8mins jog/3mins walk
Week 7: 5mins warm-up walk/jog 25mins
Week 8: 5mins warm-up walk/jog 28mins
Week 9: 5mins warm-up walk/jog 30mins

*this program should be followed 3X a week for 9 months.
Source: http://www.coolrunning.com/engine/2/2_3/181.shtml

busy bee

Update Ratesheets
Doing layout for our promo tours
TR's / PO's for signature
ManCom meeting tomorrow lunch
Korea Office updates

breath...

soulfood

These books of Bo Sanchez is my constant companion. I love reading them. I gain strength and wisdom reading his journal. The approach of Brother Bo is very inspiring... very humorous. You will even be surprised that sometimes a specific post is very related to what is currently happening in your life.

I started collecting his books 3 years back. I used to buy kerygma magazines then eventually his books. The books costs P300-P400 but the value is worth your life already. The texts inspires you to be more closer to God and feel his unconditional love.

For spiritual inspiration, you can log on to www.kerygmafamily.com

flats

I am a big fan of stilletos, mules and high- heeled sandals.. well, basically because it really does looks sexy and fashionable right? :D Until I landed on a sales/marketing job that required me to go out most often than not. That would me walking when visiting clients and attending meetings. For the first couple of months, I tried to tolerate even if my soles would then swell which is actually bad because my feet began look dry at times already (yuck!). Not to mention the threat of varicose veins. Bad.

I then resorted to wearing flats. I was initially weary and uncomfortable because I feel so short. (hehe, fyi my fiance is about 6'2" .. so I used to feel so short for him when wearing plain flats).

I found these really nice and cute flats last December when I went to Karl Edwards Bazaar. I am a self-confessed bargain hunter and tiangge freak! Aside from the challenge of getting the lowest bargain, I just enjoy looking around for unique and cute finds. I am amazed to see locally made trinkets also.

The back & white patent flats on the left are what I usually use everyday when I go to work. Very classic and it sure fits my corporate get-up. The beaded gold flats is what I usually wear on weekends or on a dress-down Friday @ work. These are my first ever ballet flats which I bought about 3 years ago in a tiangge selling items from India. Nice no? I can wear it without any accessories :) The bronze ballet flats with a ribbon is cute but I seldom use it.No reason. I juts don't feel like using it. The last two above (green/zebra) are my favorites. Very chick! I usually wear it with jeans and plain top. Cute!

These are juts cheap buys! Promise! :) No more than 400 except for the gold ballet flats.

wow! :D

5-storey branch of Fully Booked in Fort Highstreet.

very organized.

I love it! :)

hopefully I can finish the third season dvd of grey's anatomy this weekend.

been wanting to laze.

relaxing massage needed.

tired, i've been.

excited to be with my baby this weekend.

alone time.

movies.

talks.

warm hugs.

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not so far away

We went to Caylabne Bay Resort in Ternate, Cavite for our post-summer company outing. The place is about 2 hours away from Manila. Not bad for a nearby getaway. I was a bit weary if the resort was good enough to satisfy our employees' expectations but I figured we can do away with it. I prepared games for everyone to enjoy and I made sure that the resort food was good. Being a food-lover myself, I am more concerned about the resort more than the beach :D

The resort is a very private getaway I must say. It is very secluded and when I said that, I meant it literally. The place is not accessible to public vehicles. The buses and other public vehicles coming from Manila are only until Ternate town proper which is still about 30-40 minutes away from the resort. I was curious enough so I asked the guard from the entrance if trikes can get in from the town proper but it will cost you 300-400 pesos to hire a trike to bring you in. Expensive but fair enough, the trikes won't have passengers on their way back to the town proper.

The road going to the resort is very complicated. My officemate said that it was worse when she went there 3 years ago. At least now, the roads were cemented for the convenience of their guests. The security is very tight because you will have to go through two stops before finally entering the resort proper. Our things were checked because guests are not allowed to bring in food nor beverage. Funny that when I read our entry slip, the bananas that I brought for the games were specified on the list. That was when I assumed that the resort food were expensive.


The rooms were big but not ok. It is suite type meaning there's a sala and a kitchen that weren't very useful since guests are not allowed to bring in food. So rule is, you have to go to El Patio (clubhouse near the beach) when you feel like eating. The good part is, even if teh rooms were old and outdated, they were clean enough. I didn't catch anyone sneezing :P No cockroach, no insects, no creepy whatsoever.

The service & assistance of the staffs were good. One staff welcomed our group with juice drinks and shell necklaces ( <-- im wearing them in my photos :D )




The food served to us was excellent except for the dessert. Buffet meals were already included in our package and surprisingly the food were more than enough for everyone. In short, "di nila kami tinipid". Sorry friends, I have no photos of the food. Its either I was recharging my cam battery or I was busy eating the crabs!:D


We played games on the first day. Everyone enjoyed the obstacle course, sack race, tug of war and kayak race. (view more photos @ regenttravel.multiply.com) I prepared simple tokens for the winners. Well thought of. I got them sports tumblers, coffee mugs, towels, small pillows.

Overall, it was worth the trip & experience. And I can even recommend it to friends and families who want to go on a quick getaway from the city stress. (http://caylabne.com.ph)

Oh by the way, there's hardly a mobile signal inside.You have to go near the beach area to be able to catch one :D

craving for these doughnuts today! arggghh!

my kind of flower :D

You Are a Red Flower

A red flower tends to represent power, seduction, and desire. At times, you are loving like a red tulip. And at other times, you're very enthusiastic, like a bouvardia. And more than you wish, your passion is a bit overwhelming, like a red rose.

What Color Flower Are You?

No Ordinary Day

This is our typical weekend. The good thing about having a big family is this!
GOOD COMPANY + GOOD FOOD= uber PERFECT SUNDAY

Kuya Bambi w the duo who cant get enough of each other

dinosaurs invade citywalk! ate ri & tin!
forever young at heart :)

nobody does it better :)
my eating partner, my movie date and everything else!

ponch, ria, fiance jp and me taken @ Gerry's Grill

(l-r) ate ri.beth.tin.ciab.sas.camille
cousins & soon to be in-laws xx

of course, Kyle is always present!
everyone loves him dearly. so thankful.

hungry packs @ Gerrys Grill for Sunday Dinner

There you go... my future family. This is one of the many reasons why I am excited about getting married. Having my own family, raising my own kids and taking care of Jp, my future husband inspires me a lot & it makes me feel really worthy. It inspires me to think about us getting old together, qrowing old together. I am indeed very lucky to be a part of a very bonded clan. One thing that i've always dreamt of having. This is exactly what i've always wanted... Truly I found love :) My life has been better than my dreams!

someday =)

happYness

Lucy Torres-Gomez' write-up the past two Sundays is truly a "pat on your shoulder"...especially if you are feeling blue. "GREAT THINGS IN LIFE ARE FREE".. and oh well, "being happy is absolutely great!". When I first started this blog, I wanted to write only about my "happy thoughts" but due to a number of unfortunate events (sigh) I wasn't able to help but rant about life's frustrating moments. Much has been said.Life is short and beautiful for me to waste my time dwelling on these hurts... "Live life to the fullest dear and be very very happy".

I'd like to share to you my friends my very own happiness list:

Happiness is:

• going to work on a Monday and thinking that its nearly weekend once again
• waking up to a sumptuous breakfast prepared by my mom
• weekly movie dates with fiance
• sweet byebye kiss from Kyle every morning
• eating my favorite lapid's chicharon -not so often :D
• finishing a good book
  
• going for a walk with mommy dearest w free mom & daughter talks
• ssshhopping!!!! :)
  
• starbucks' hot caramel macchiato- skim milk, extra hot
• mild & sweet buffalo chicken @ Flaming Wings Katipunan
• Kopi Roti breakfast with Jp on a Sunday (no other preferred day &time :D)
• Preview and Mega Magazines
• wedding preparations :)
• warm hugs from Kyle especially after a very tiring day at work
• lychee black tea for SM Hypermart
• mcdonalds' french fries
• ipod playlists
  
• good morning texts from Jp
• weekly calls from my papa
• wine & pasta @ Galileo Enoteca
  
• kodak moments from my digicam
• Sunday mass w family & Jp
• out of town trips with family or friends
• Moroccan Mint Latte from CBTL
• new company projects (another challenge = achievement)
• Kyle's good grades
• company sponsored out of the country trips
• Dove assorted chocolates
• nice bangles, necklaces, bracelets
  
• quality time w my baby
• Christmas
• lunch w officemates @ the office pantry
• waking up each day & counting the days left before I am finally / officially Mrs. Jp Pimentel :D
• payday
• bread talk date w mom
• the Buzz & Startlak with future mother in law (chika minute! hehe)
• watching Greys Anatomy & OC @ home (no advertisements/ marathon baby!)
• national bookstore & powerbooks
• once in a while manicure & pedicure
• my lavender & mint body scrub
• blueberry shower gel on a warm bath
• foot spa w tita mao
• watching TV Patrol when I get home from work
• aerokaebo
• bbq @ tiendesitas or metrowalk
• bazaars, bazaars, bazaars
• Cello's doughnuts just beside my building
• Krispy Kremes & hot brewed coffee
• dinner w friends that you don't get to see that often
• warm hellos
• new found friends
  
• Tita Bic's homemade chocolate cake and sansrival
• Banoffee & choco lava cake from goodies & sweets
• Norah Jones & Sarah Mclachlan
• exes who remained friends! hihi!
• preparing Jp's favorite spicy pasta marinara, apple salad & banana cream pie
• KFC bucket feasts w my brothers
• PTA meetings, AGS Salu Salu
• weekend get together w the Cuna Family
  
• body masages
  

More,more to add to these list! I can just imagine how long these lists can be :D I guess i'll be doing this more often now :) It feels really good! Let's all be happy... everyday!

I am proud to be PINOY :)

Ipagdiwang and National Flag Day sa ika-28 ng Mayo hanggang sa
ika- 12 ng Hunyo, Araw ng Kalayaan (Independence Day) !:)

AA sponsored our office 16 free tickets for the
Pirates of the Caribbean premiere screening! Thanks thanks!
A few of our perks! :)

no summer

I didn't exactly felt much of the summer bliss this year. For one thing, I work in a company that arranges summer getaways for other people, so that definitely meant - I can't go on leave myself :( Unlike my other friends, I have no Boracay, no Bohol, no Ilocos photos this year...
I do away and make the most of my weekly events with family. It's definitely fun and this year, I must say that I am really embracing every moment that I get to spend with my family and my fiance's clan as well. I am able to spend a good amount of quality time with each and everyone especially my mama who is beginning to love our walks at ateneo, BREADTALK date, and travel plans these past few weeks.

This weekend, we ( my family, jp & his mom) will go up to the Cuna's resthouse in Tagaytay. We will laze around & relax on Saturday and on Sunday we will spend the day at Villa Escudero. Not quite fun for friends my age but I am definitely loving this quality time with family. I guess I am really getting old :S I'm excited for this road trip. For one thing this is the first time that we will be going out of town together. My OM said the seafood buffet in Villa Escudero is worth a try and I am taking her word for it :)


Kyle's class will start June 5. I am not sure though if he is that excited. I know the kid is very well enjoying the summer vaca and I sensed a little disappointment from him when I told him that summer vacation will be over in two weeks. I bought his school uniform & supplies last week. I am almost done with my checklist. His trolley school bag & school shoes are the only ones left on the list. I am buying them next payday... operation budget :D

Another post-summer activity... I'm working on the office's company outing. Target date is end of June or first week of July. Options : 1)Caylabne Bay 2) Montemar 3) Golden Sunset.

Attended management meeting the whole afternoon of yesterday. Looks like my boss is really loving me... More more work for me this year and my planner is already booked till August next year :D Tsk, I still have to work on my wedding preps boss! Office work is challenging, tiring, & exhausting... but ironically, I am loving it!

craving for fresh strawberry yoghurt shake now... :)

There's so much to share :) I feel so happy and blessed today! I thank God for another year :) thanks to my friends who remembered & sent their happy birthday thoughts :)

There's my family... ( who asked me to buy my bday cake-- kasi nga daw bday ko! exag talaga!ang hirap maging panganay hahaha :D ) & my little kyle who made the morning of my birthday very very lovely :)

to my hubby who took a day off just to be with me on my birthday :) malakas na talaga ako sayo :) at long last hahaha! kaya love na love kita kasi di mo din ako matitiis at ang pangungulit ko :P i love you so much baby and thanks for being with me on my birthday kahit wala ka pa tulog! :)

this is me & jp @ FRIDAYS. our favorite hobby :) eat! eat! eat!

Thanks to my super loving future mother-in-law for singing me a happy bday song over the phone :) Loving talaga siya! the best! I will be the happiest bride on my wedding day! What more can I ask for? 1 out of 10 wives are lucky to be super close to their husband's parent... I guess I am that lucky 1 :)

And another surprise for today :) God never fails to make you feel important & loved at the most unexpected time :) Sobra! I wasn't feeling really good last night (i don't want to mention why) but two important things happened today... and I thought... Why am I feeling sad ba? Jp made his not so usual call to check on me this morning. Sweet :) Aj, surprised me with this blog entry that she made for my birthday :) http://pinkmonster.wordpress.com . I feel grateful :0 Your second entry is dedicated to me :) This will be forever kept in my heart.

You know me well sweetie! Touched talaga! uber thoughtful :)

At 25...

• I am at peace
• I have a better relationship with my parents and family
• I had to let go of some people & nourished friends who are worth keeping :)
• I lost love... and found love once again ... even better
• I was hurt and I cried my heart out... but now I am laughing :D
• I found out things which were not so good... but its ok, I believe I will be a better person because of that.
• I am engaged... and soon to be married :)
• I am excited to be Mrs. Jp Pimentel and a mother to our future kiddos
  
• I am now in a better , stable and more fulfilling job
• I've experienced the craziest fight ever
• I am loving my family more each day
  
• I am loving my life more
• I am loving God very much for all the hurts & healing
• I am at my HAPPIEST :)

I still want to write so many things but I need to rush home. Mom made my favorite sinigang & she's expecting me for dinner...

I'll post again tomorrow :P