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15 June 2011

Hat's Off to White Hat Italian Yogurt

I'm not so fond of eating healthy. I know I should be watching what I eat from now on since age is catching up on me. But most often, eating healthy and not minding bland taste is just too hard to do.

Good thing some people have been trying to change how we should find healthy food as boring. More and more people are now conscious of what to put into their mouths. Wonderful and tasty alternatives have given old and boring healthy foods the chance to be better appreciated. Although these 'twists' come with 'pricey' price most of the time. But the common these delicious healthy options become, the affordable they soon will be (if they still aren't right now).

One healthy food I consider is yogurt. Yogurt is a custard- or pudding-like food made by the natural bacterial fermentation of milk. Yogurt is enjoyed with in different ways and popularly served mixed with fruits which I think is good to complement the somewhat-sour taste. This healthy food is also a great supplement for protein and calcium. And to those who can't tolerate milk products just like me, yogurt is the answer.

No, I have not been eating yogurt for years now. Actually, I have just discovered that I love yogurt. I might not look like someone who would appreciate such healthy food option but I dig it. It was my girlfriend who introduced me to loving yogurt just recently.

White Hat Italian Frozen Yogurt gave me an option to enjoy delicious and healthy yogurt at an affordable price. My first scoop of a White Hat yogurt was in Alabang Town Center. It was one unsuspecting ordinary night that turned into a memorable one when my girlfriend brought me to this kiosk in ATC. I was a bit skeptical at first. I've tasted yogurt before and I find it just plainly sour. But that first scoop of White Hat Yogurt changed how I use to think of yogurt.



  
I still am new in this 'living healthy, eat healthy' stuff. But White Hat is making it easier for me to consider eating healthy if it is as yummy.



   

15 July 2010

Basyang Has Left The Building...Thank God!


Is she really gone?

What she did was a hell of a disaster to those who crossed her path. Wait, wasn't she the one who was crossing our land? Well, it didn't matter to her. She still brought havoc to the lands affected by her.

Basyang was one helluva typhoon. Who named this typhoon after a woman's name was really asking for it. Nothing is more frightening than a woman's wrath. Next time, can we just name our typhoons after a guy's name?



Good luck to the land she will be visiting. It will be one great party!!!
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14 July 2010

Soon Be Back...


I will soon be back to blogging.

It has been some time now since my last blog and I miss it.

Few more days and I will be back to updating this "baby" of mine. A lot has been going on to my not-so-exciting-yet-worth-thanking-for life.

See you guys soon.

16 February 2010

Keeping It Cool


This morning, I was feeling a bit tired and exhausted than the usual. I dragged myself to work with eyes a few more tons heavier. I fought hard to keep myself awake while walking to the office. I think there were even moments when I was walking like drunk. My tummy might give out that idea that I love drinking but the thing is that I don't drink.

Because I was so feeling worn out and off today, I was easily agitated and pissed off. My co-workers can attest to that-- specially those I lost my temper at. It wasn't something I am proud of but I would like to believe that I really never meant to be a pain in butt to others today.

Waking up on the wrong side of the bed is the most common excuse we blurt out when we don't understand why we feel bitchy. This actually gives us a safe excuse of not being in control of how we deal with things. But if you really give it a thought, it just doesn't make sense.

I know we sometimes don't have any control on how things can stir us to react. But how we react or feel the whole is definetely in our ability to control. We slip once or twice but there should be a moment we attempt to pick ourselves up. If you are off at the start of the day, you still have the rest of the day to make it better. It doesn't have to end as bad-- or worst.

06 January 2010

A New Lifestyle For A New Year

This year, I decided to start a different lifestyle. A healthy lifestyle is what I'm aiming for this year. I beleive it is never too late to start a good and healthy habit. But I'm no guru in healthy lifestyle. Actually, I'm one of those people you will never find in a gym sweating it out to loose those unwanted calories. But that was last year...and the years before last year.

People are now noticing my 'beer belly'. It seems like it really pains them to see me with my 'love handles' and that they had to tell me about it like I'm not aware myself. I have nothing against people who prefers eating those delicious and mouth-watering killer foods. Actually, I am the last person who would abhor such love for eating and great food. But this year, I have to say my farewell to this 'beer belly' which I have been nurturing since few year back. And did I mention I don't drink even? Such a pity, right?

Though I've heard tons of comments on how expensive Fitness First's membership is and that other known gyms are way much cheaper, still I signed up for a 12-year program. The gym inside the mall is just a walking distance from my place while the other gyms are few kilometers away so that settled the score. And besides, the expensive membership of the gym is working as an additional motivation of some sort to me-- since I have to make every cent count.

I'm still on my fourth day working out and trying out gym machines and equipments that are new to me. I've been observing people on how things are done inside the gym and to the point of following others with what they are trying out. The place/gym is conducive, I say, for working out and pampering oneself indeed. The locker rooms reminds me of how it was in the seminary back in college-- minus the couch and television. And I see drinking water stations in almost all corners of the gym.

Earlier today, I was aching to join the group exercise but, I guess, I am still shy to start dancing/exercising together with those women older than I am. But perhaps, tomorrow will be different when I will once again hear the beats. Move aside, maam!




30 December 2009

Welcome The Year 2010 With A Left Hook

As the hours slowly crawl to embrace the first day of another year, I bet people now are having different takes on how things will be in 2010. This uncertainty is somehow empowering to each of us who are clinging to that slice of hope that the coming year will be much better-- which really means favorable to each individual. Though we always, sometimes annoyingly, hear optimistic yearning for a prosperous year, we are actually crossing our finger at our back and are hoping against hope.

I believe this is one aspect of our human existence that I find remarkable. It is an undeniable fact that we as a race are resilient and stubborn in a praise-worthy manner. Our brute nature has taught us to be more fierce when badly hurt. Not to back down from any challenges and to stand our ground fight back. We get up after every tough fall and wrestle harder.

No scandals are going to stop us because of shame. No significant deaths are going to make us loose hope for a better tomorrow. Instead, we somehow feed on the deaths of influential people to fuel our rage against injustice and inhumane activities. Not even natural calamities can put out the fire in our hungry souls.

We always see it through the storm (literally, sometimes) not just as individuals but as race. We always survive-- even if barely in some occasions. We always prevail.

The Year 2010 is at our doors. Are we going to get it? Or is it time to throw that white towel in surrender?

24 December 2009

Merry Christmas to Whoever You Are


Few hours ago I was with my girlfriend and her mom in Robinson's Supermarket in Imus, Cavite. As we expected, it was like the end of the world for the people rampaging the stalls inside the supermarket. I can't even move an inch without brushing shoulders with these insanely excited and , for some, panicky citizens.

Honestly, I enjoyed the sight of people going about the place trying to grab the ingredients for their carbonar, getting more Nestle Creme to complete their fruit salad or buko pandam for desert, or just buy a pear-shaped ham to make the Noche Buena special. The mere fact that these people still find a reason to make this day extra special warms my heart. I can just imagine what each of these people have been through for the past months (some could have had some rough times) and yet the spirit of Christmas can still be felt within them.

Christmas is spent in different ways by different people all over the world. Cultures influence how it is celebrated but faith makes the big difference.

So how do you celebrate Christmas? Do you even know why you're celebrating?

22 December 2009

Experiencing Christmas

It's almost here.

The world anticipates it's coming every each year. Like one's birthday, it can't be stopped or even postponed. We may be able to ignore it but it can still be annoyingly present. After all that has happened within the year-- the good and the not-so-good-- it has always become the source of hope and inspiration for the people.

During this season, our tired and beaten soul bathes in the bliss that it somehow offers. It has become the food for our starving soul. Our refreshing glass cold of water-- or your favorite softdrink-- after being exposed to the scorching heat of the sun. The 13th Month Pay after working like screwed-up dog for the entire year for your boss. I believe you can already picture what I want to say.

For years, Christmas season has invigorated our souls. It has fueled our determination to do better. It made us see our dreams crystal clear just when we thought it already escaped us. When you almost find yourself quiting, Christmas comes and helps you up to stand your ground and prepare for the battle ahead.

So it would be a pity if we let this Season of Hope to pass without letting it heal and recharge us. The year that will come might not be as nice as this year. That is if this year has been nice to you even. Fill your armory with the upgraded weapons to have an edge facing what lies ahead.

Experience Christmas. Recharge.




21 December 2009

Thankful and Honored


This baby was unattended for the past months. The months that have passed were really note-worthy and some were memorable to me. A lot of things have happened and yet not even a mention of these things on this blog. I admittedly neglected this "baby" of mine.

In spite of what sorry mistake I did of not updating my blog and feeding it with my happenings, it didn't give up on me. Somehow, this site seemed hopeful and wanting for me to scribble my life on these pages once more.

It's making me feel needed here in this side of the world.

For the months that have passed this blog site maintained the PageRank of 2! I know for non-newbies, this rank is not that much. But I expected the rank to throw tomatoes at me and make me non-existent to the Web. So I was really amazed and thankful that my blog has kept it's faith on me to get my groove back.

The world is just waiting for me. It could just be waiting for you too.

Seize the day!


25 June 2009

My Top Ten Emerging Influential Blogs For 2009

After I mustered all my guts, I've decided to take part on this writing project of identifying new and emerging blogs this time for the year 2009. I only got to hear about this mid of last year. And really bloggers(especially those on my list below) gave me the inspiration and determination to continue blogging.


This idea of Ms. Janette Toral surely kept fellow newbie bloggers make good in their blogging.


So here is My List of Top 10 Emerging Influential Blogs for 2009 in no particular order:


  1. Rarerearviews
  2. Patay Gutom
  3. Writing To Exhale
  4. Barrio Siete
  5. Cebu Bloggers
  6. Millionaire Acts
  7. The Accidental Teacher
  8. Numbrd
  9. Let's Go Sago
  10. The Crazy Life of TL

This writing project will not be possible without the support of sponsors such as Absolute Traders, My Brute Cheats, Business Summaries, Fitness Advantage Club, Events and Corporate Video, http://www.eventsatwork.com/, Dominguez Marketing Communications, Red Mobile, Budget hotel in Makati, and Blog4Reviews.com.

Finally, I'm able to submit my own list.



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21 June 2009

Father's Day: Papa Tikboy's Day


This is my dad.

I say he is extraordinarily diligent and the most responsible dad I know. Give me a chance to choose another guy to be my dad and I would still pick this choco-colored skin guy in the photo-- but don't mistake him with the Chocolate Guy in that AXE Ad.


Of course, my old man is not perfect and also had his own share of lapses. There were even moments, I remember, when I so hated his guts that I wouldn't want to be around him. He was strict with me and my sisters when we were still young. He didn't save us from the rod-- well at least with me. As he aged, he somewhat 'slowed' down and later on was just more on the reminders--lots of them-- when dealing with my sisters during stubborn moments.

It's Father's Day and I, and in behalf of my sisters, would like to express my gratitude to the greatest father I know-- my Papa Tikboy. I would like him to know that we acknowledge and appreciate all his efforts to raise us as the best person that we can be. His ways may sometimes be different but we know he meant well.

I hope I've made you happy and proud of what I have become because of all your -- together with Mama Celing--sacrifices and labor.

You deserve all the best in the world for being our greatest dad!

We love you, Pa!





P.S. Happy Father's Day to all the Dads in the world!




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19 June 2009

Goodbyes Are Not Forever

Few weeks from now I will be missing these in the photos I've included. And, god forbid, probably some of the people in here too.

Memorable moments, I will definitely keep in me. What's about to happen soon is life's own way of reminding us to treasure each moment. Seize the day. Grab those opportunities.

Since we (apparently) can't do something about this change, let's just make the best out of it, guys.

the best station ever!

those little guys will miss their own posts too

the locker which I seldom use

I make my own coffee instead of the vendo

for some exercise before shift

Carla, where's your monitor? lol

the coolest boss ever...NOT the one in pink glasses

Team Blue! Boss, wake up!

who said cellphones are not allowed?

...and the rest of the gang


16 June 2009

Doing Groceries with Jodi Santamaria in SM Southmall

I was on hurry buying (I still need to get some sleep for work later) some ingredients in SM Southmall for the pork adobo I'll be having for dinner when I felt something strange with the people around me. Everyone seemed uneasy and are checking all the gondolas as if looking for something. They seemed to have the same thing in mind. Then I soon found out-- the "socially aware" side of me just can't let it pass-- that almost everyone was trying to catch a glimpse (as if they were able to even get close) of a female celebrity doing her groceries with her son and husband Pampi Lacson.


Yup, it was the pretty Jodi Santamaria-Lacson in a green polo shirt and jeans but she looked lovely. Her husband was tailing her but on the phone almost the whole time while Jodi checking out almost each gondola.


Most of the time I get starstruck when someone famous or almost-famous person is in front of me, and tonight is no exception. Pathetic as it might seem but I've been deprived of such opportunities to catch glimpse of our own stars. I can just still count with my own hands the stars I remember getting a chance to see in person.


But the stupid thing is, I was so busy checking her out but didn't even get to snap a shot with her (but with her husband around, a stolen shot could have at least compensate). Now, the whole experience will just be one of those I-should-have-moments in my life. Silly me, huh?


But since it was one experience I would want to recall, this post must come to be. And probably, this photo will picture how she looked like that night I saw her. If only her husband wan't there, I could have braved through to get a shot (picture, I mean) at her.


Though I failed to "capture" Jodi Santamaria with my Samsung G800 with all its 5-mega pixels, the night still went well. The pork adobo was yummy.
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Next time, I won't let such a chance to slip pass my camera.



Floyd Mayweather vs Juan Manuel Marquez bout Postponed(?)

Rumor has it that it's not a rib injury which made Floyd Mayweather Jr. backout (okay, postponed) from the anticipated(?) clash between him and the ever stubborn Juan Manuel Marquez in July 2009.

But whether it's a rib injury or just him chickening out, it still doesn't look good for him and with his plans of facing the charm of Manny Pacquiao in the ring. I don't remember hearing Manny backing out from a big fight. I recall he even fought a Thailander even when he was not feeling well during fight night. He lost to that lucky Thailander though-- who actually grabbed the turn of events to his favor.

Now, I doubt it if Mayweather Jr. is indeed the best opponent for Pacquiao at the moment. Miguel Cotto seems to be more interesting to see with Pacquiao inside the ring.





Mayweather Jr. should have stayed at home and enjoyed his retirement. What he is doing won't help him and his reputation at all.

Let your "rib" speak for you.




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15 June 2009

My Short Visit to Cebu

I just want to share some photos during my short (just went there for my mom and dad's birthdays) but memorable visit to my parents in Cebu. It's been years since my last visit so I really had to go there. I never got to see my dad during his birthday last January and last June 3 was my mom's birthday, so the visit was for both of my folks. And besides I miss them so much too.

I also got to meet, finally, my nephew Yuan. I've heard a lot of things about him from my sisters. But before I hit Cebu, I actually told myself to try not to be so attached with the cute little angel for personal reasons. Unfortunately, Yuan got ways (and tricks) to get me so fond of the little guy that I'm afraid I might have to brace myself for a 'heartbreak' or disappointment soon. I just hope my sister, Yuan's mom, won't choose to keep the newest member of our family away from us.

Well, whatever happens, Yuan has a special place in our hearts. I hope he will grow up to be a fine man and make his mom and us proud.

Because of the lack of time, I wasn't able to meet one of the significant people in my life-- my bestfriend Kenneth. She wanted us to meet during my visit and I learned she even applied for a leave from work just to make sure she's available within the days of my stay. But it never materialize. There was not enough time and I had to attend to family issues. This could mean I just lost my bestfriend. I hope she's reading this so she would know how sorry I am to make her wait for nothing.

I met my nephew but I lost my bestfriend (still hoping that I didn't). Some experience in such a short visit to Cebu, huh?

Tikboy and his dependable bike

Me-an and Kc on the videoke

Yuan checking out how the horns look like on him

Yuan's angelic grin while on those devilish horns

Yuan posing for Tito Rey

Yuan can't wait to grab some of the cake which explains the face

Still going stronger after all these years





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11 June 2009

Proud and Loud Filipino - Ako Mismo

It's Philippine Independence Day and everyone (I bet most bloggers too) are on their toes posting about it. Obviously, I'm joining the posting spree and give my piece to this site.

I am proud to be a Filipino. I can't think of any nationality that I would rather belong to than being a filipino. Although I think a dual citizenship won't hurt but if I am asked to choose a nationality, it's Filipino in a heartbeat.

Apparently, you can hear and see such claims of pride to almost everyone with this nationality whoever they may be. Even those kababayans who are following the lifestyles of other countries can be caught standing up to their being Filipinos. So being proud of this great nationality, even with all the political mud involved, recently is no longer as admirable than before.

So instead of asking myself if I am proud to be a Filipino, I think it's long overdue to ask myself what can I do to give back the same pride to my country? You can ask yourself that too especially on this very significant day for our country.

Since hearing our fellow Filipinos bragging about how proud they are (and we should be too) having Filipino blood in their veins is still music to the ears, I have included some of them right here (I got them from ClicktheCity.com ). And pictures of personalities who has given pride to our country can also be found.

Are you proud of being a Filipino? Can you name more people who have given pride to our beloved Philippines?

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  1. I'm proud to be Filipino because we always rise to the occasion! Hinding hindi ko pagpapalit ang Pilipinas at yung kultura natin. - Sitti Navarro, Singer
  2. We are a race of champions. - Dred David, 21, Team Surf Shop & CTC
  3. I'm proud to be Filipino because no matter how bad things get we always seem to find something positive or something to smile about to keep themselves going. - Martin Warren, 26, Marketing Maverick
  4. Filipinos work hard for their families and value education and success in the profession. - Dr. Marj Evasco, Poet, DLSU Professor and Palanca winner
  5. Filipinos are peace loving and talented - Yves, Physician and Graduate Student in Creative Writing
  6. Dahil tayong mga Pilipino, pili na, pino pa. The best talaga and you better believe it!” - JM Lim, 20, architecture student
  7. I'm proud to be Pinoy because of our partiality towards the extreme, odd and awkward. But all beautiful. - Maite Salazar, 26, writer
  8. Filipinos are willing to go the extra mile, even with hardship, to help someone out - Dette Quizon, 27, entrepreneur
  9. Because only in Manila can I go through 2-3 extreme emotions within a span of a minute. - Tamtam Lara
  10. I love being Filipino because of all the unique cultural diversity you can find in our tiny little archipelago. I think all of our rich backgrounds play a big part in making us Filipino. - Cat Juan, model and writer

Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao

The Batista

Nicole of Pussycat Dolls

Angel Locsin (actress)

Leah Salonga (international singer)

Charisse Pempengco (rising international singer)

Apl of Blackeyed Peas

Dr. Jose Rizal (national hero)

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yes, bloggers have given pride to this country with their blogs