tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-77115712297755569242024-03-14T17:31:16.829+08:00Forty Weeks... and then someGinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12989555658220111104noreply@blogger.comBlogger611125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7711571229775556924.post-32344590307843815762015-12-03T14:59:00.001+08:002015-12-03T14:59:48.065+08:008 Things I Love About Pangulasian -- Palawan (Part 2)<br />
[1] Canopy Villas<br />
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It was a blissful stay. We had our own villa on the treetops. Personally, I prefer this to the beach ones. We had the beach casita before, and I always had to make sure sand doesn't make its way to the bed or the bedroom floors. Haha. At least, with the canopy villas (treetop), your feet will dry off as you walk to the top.<br />
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There's the occasional monkey visit to our terrace, but I pretty much prefer that than reptile ones by the beach. Haha.<br />
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[2 & 3] View and Food by the Sea<br />
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<span style="text-align: start;">Pardon the weird photo. I was testing our cheapo wide angle phone lens. But you get the idea. You dine by the beach with a roof on your head and you can hear the waves crashing.</span></div>
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One of our favorite menu item was this miso chicken pizza. It has the perfect hint of salt and sugar in it. Yum!<br />
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During breakfast, you can eat al fresco inside their dining hall with a fully loaded buffet that starts inside and overflows to the veranda.<br />
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You can have this view while you eat.<br />
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[4] The Lagoons<br />
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Lagoon visits are a must when you travel to El Nido. Pangulasian Island Resort gives complimentary tours to these wonderful places. I think my jaw dropped when I saw the lagoons of El Nido.<br />
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[5] The Arts and Crafts Scene<br />
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We were welcomed with palm leaf necklaces when we arrived. The crafter in me wanted to learn, so I asked the staff if I could.<br />
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One of them taught me. It was pretty easy and so fun!<br />
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I also learned how to make anklets using these beads.<br />
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See? The string we used was what fishermen use to make their nets. How awesome is that?<br />
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[6] The Staff<br />
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They are one of the friendliest people I've ever met. It's always a treat to talk with them about the resort, how they came to work there and maybe a little showbiz chismis on the side, but not too much.<br />
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[7] Sustainability<br />
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The resort gave us reusable water bottles, small canvas pouches and bayongs to store our stuff while trekking the island. It's one of their ways to promote waste reduction. They whole island has its own sewage treatment plant where they reuse the water to flush the toilets. Oh, and for those who asked about the canvas tote, that one is a gift from Pine Sol. I need to change the monogram though.<br />
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[8] The Company<br />
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Most of all, I love the company. I was with my best friend and my life partner during this visit. It was truly an amazing experience for us -- a much needed vacation away from the concrete jungle. And it was perfect.<br />
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For two years in a row, Palawan has been hailed by Condé Nast Traveller as the <a href="http://www.cntraveler.com/galleries/2014-10-20/top-30-islands-in-the-world-readers-choice-awards-2014">Best Island in the World</a>, beating Bora Bora and Maldives, two places I would love to visit too.<br />
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This is only my second time visiting Palawan; the first one was several years back <a href="http://fortyweeksandthensome.blogspot.com/2012/02/love-amanpulo.html">at Amanpulo</a>, long before GoPros and social media. If we weren't ready then to document our travel, we were ready now, kinda.<br />
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My husband and I were both beach buddies, and if there was one place we wanted to spend time together by ourselves, it had to be Palawan. We were lucky too because Palawan is just a couple of hours away from Metro Manila.<br />
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We knew we wanted to save as much as possible without sacrificing the quality of our stay, so we decided to scour the travel fairs for the best deals. July to September are the best months to get the coolest deals for local and international travel. We found a great El Nido Resorts deal for a 4-day stay at Pangulasian Island. We spent about $2,500 for everything including airfare, lodging and food. This is just about the normal rate for the accommodations, so in a sense, we were able to get free airfare and food.<br />
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The resort had its own aviation travel partner, whose Manila airport was smack right where Amanpulo's is. It really brought back memories. The El Nido lounge has a breakfast buffet set for us, and we had our own reserved table.<br />
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Getting to Pangulasian was very easy because everything was already arranged for us. Let's see. We rode a plane from Manila to El Nido. Then this huge jeepney took us from the runway to the airport lounge, where we were served Palawan delicacies.<br />
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It was high tide when we arrived, so we rode a speedboat from the marsh behind the lounge to get to the bay and ride the bangka to the resort. Normally, visitors have to ride a jeepney to go to the port and ride a bangka from there.<br />
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Finally, we arrive at the resort! There were probably 10-15 people who welcomed us at the shore.<br />
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They gave us these palm leaf necklaces. Fruits were waiting for us inside our villa.<br />
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This is how the villa looks inside.<br />
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(to be continued)Ginghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12989555658220111104noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7711571229775556924.post-59349879286199297422015-11-09T13:01:00.000+08:002015-11-09T13:01:55.662+08:00Outdoor Fun this November<br />
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It's almost December, and the weather is cool. It's the perfect time to go outdoors and have fun. I recently heard about this place just a couple of hours outside Metro Manila where you can have your own outdoor adventure with your family and friends. You might have already heard of it -- Alviera SandBox.<br />
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This Christmas, they'll be having this amazing Christmas Jamboree where attendees can join arts and crafts workshops, watch live performances and participate in the games. These are all Christmas-themed so it's very timely. They can also opt to stay overnight and have a camping experience. Tents will be provided, and participants will have exclusive use of the SandBox the morning after.<br />
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If you're interested, book today and get 25% off! More details below.<br />
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<b class="yiv0256880557" id="yiv0256880557yui_3_16_0_1_1446687791010_53466"><span class="yiv0256880557" id="yiv0256880557yui_3_16_0_1_1446687791010_53468" lang="EN-US">Alviera offers 25% promo on premium Christmas Jamboree camping tickets until November 9<br class="yiv0256880557" id="yiv0256880557yui_3_16_0_1_1446687791010_53470" /></span></b></div>
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<span class="yiv0256880557" id="yiv0256880557yui_3_16_0_1_1446687791010_53490" lang="EN-US">The Christmas Camper package entitles participants to </span><span class="yiv0256880557" id="yiv0256880557yui_3_16_0_1_1446687791010_52281"><span class="yiv0256880557" id="yiv0256880557yui_3_16_0_1_1446687791010_52293">all-day arts and crafts workshops, live performances and holiday games, </span>plus overnight campsite stay, access to campsite-exclusive activities, free use of Coleman tents, exclusive use of SandBox in the morning of the second day, a bonfire treat complete with a set grilled dinner and buffet breakfast on Sunday morning. </span></div>
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<span class="yiv0256880557" id="yiv0256880557yui_3_16_0_1_1446687791010_53496" lang="EN-US">The "Day Dasher package", at P1,900 for adults and P1,050 for children 4 feet below, includes roundtrip transportation from Manila to Alviera, free use of SandBox attractions and access to all Christmas Jamboree Day Workshops activities such as Christmas cookie- making and designing angel souvenirs and parols. Live entertainment begins at night with the “poi” or fire dancing and a Christmas carol serenade by some of the country’s top chorale groups. Guests can perform onstage during the Merry-oke open mic session, complete with a live brass band. After the Yuletide dinner, astronomy experts will lead constellation-tracking sessions. The “Starlight Cinema” opens from 9:00 p.m. until midnight to feature Christmas movie favorites.</span></div>
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<span class="yiv0256880557" id="yiv0256880557yui_3_16_0_1_1446687791010_53499" lang="EN-US">Christmas Campers will enjoy the entire Day Dasher offering combined with premium camping activities such as a welcome bonfire with s’mores at the exclusive Coleman campsite and ukulele jam session while enjoying hot tsokolate served with biscochio. Campers can also learn to play the ukulele during the workshop. A Christmas breakfast buffet awaits them the next morning, as well as Christmas stockings filled with surprise holiday goodies.</span></div>
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<span class="yiv0256880557" id="yiv0256880557yui_3_16_0_1_1446687791010_53503" lang="EN-US">Both Day Dasher and Christmas Camper packages come with travel insurance, Alviera Camp Bag, and a Christmas Passport that serves as an event journal that contains raffle stubs for exciting prizes.</span></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Alviera celebrates the holiday season with “Christmas Jamboree,” a
one-of-a-kind camping adventure that transforms SandBox into a Yuletide
wonderland for families and merrymakers. John Estacio, Alviera General Manager,
talks more about the activities at the event.<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">1. What is “Christmas
Jamboree”?<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">The Christmas Jamboree is a two-day
Christmas-themed camp festival at the SandBox on November 28 and 29, Alviera’s
outdoor version of celebrating this special season. This unique outdoor
experience is filled with Christmas-themed activities that are guaranteed to
make every member of the family smile, from little kids to the kids-at-heart.
From arts and crafts workshops and holiday games to live performances and
traditional camping treats, as well as access to the SandBox amenities. Guests
can choose between the Day Dasher or Christmas Camper packages. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">2. Why hold the
Christmas Jamboree at Alviera?<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Alviera is here not just to merely create an
economic hub, we are also making sure that the natural beauty of Porac is
preserved and highlighted. Our role as a developer is to simply enhance God’s
gift to us and the best way for people to appreciate this would be to bring
them closer to nature through camping.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">The Alviera Christmas Jamboree gives you a
glimpse of what to expect in Alviera in the future. Even at full development
there will be open spaces for everyone to enjoy. More importantly, we want to
provide opportunities where families can create moments they can share
together.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">3. What are the
activities during the Christmas Jamboree?<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">For day trippers, or “Day Dashers” as we call
them, they will enjoy a slew of Christmas-themed activities all day until
midnight. “Christmas Campers” on the other hand will enjoy Day Dasher
activities as well as camping-exclusive activities that will extend until the
next morning.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">DAY ACTIVITIES<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">There will be FOUR fun tents to keep everyone
thrilled and excited: CHRISTMAS COOKIE CORNER, MERRY ANGEL-MAKING, PAROL-MAKING
SESSIONS, and QUIZ KRINGLE<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">• Christmas
Cookie Corner - customize Christmas cookies with some candy sprinkles and
fondant ornaments, colorful icing, and other sweet stuff for you to decorate
your own holiday treats to feast on–or to give to your loved ones<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">• Merry
Angel-Making- design your own traditional Filipino ornaments with a twist as
you paint and decorate corn husk angels to hang on your Christmas trees and to
adorn your house with your own designs<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">• Parol-Making
Sessions- add tails and paint your own Christmas lanterns that allow you to add
your own personality to this Christmas tradition.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">• Quiz
Kringle- test your Christmas knowledge and win instant treats and more raffle
coupons in this fun holiday quiz bee for families and friends. The top-scoring
groups get a chance to battle it out on-stage during the evening program, where
they can win BIG prizes.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">• SandBox
Facilities- guests can try exciting rides and facilities of SandBox all-day
long such as our First Roller Coaster Zip Line in Asia, the hanging obstacle
course of the Air Walk, or the tallest Giant Swing in the Philippines among
others <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">NIGHT ACTIVITIES<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"> <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">When the night falls, get ready to take part
in even MORE activities.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">• Prancing
Poi- learn to dance and move with LED lights at the PRANCING POI booth, where
our expert LED artists teach you the basics of poi, hoop, and other light toys.
<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">• Chorale
Serenades- top chorale groups in the country will serenade guests in a one hour
Chorale Concert<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">• Merry-oke
Sessions- sing along and rock the stage with your favorite Christmas songs
complete with accompaniment of a live brass band<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">• Twinkle
Tracking- track the Christmas sky for the brightest stars with professional
telescopes stationed along with astronomy experts to help you view the night
sky like never before. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Nick’s Wishing Corner- make a wish or simply take an epic selfie with Santa
Claus<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">• Starlight
Cinema- wind down the night and celebrate the season with some beautiful,
heartwarming Christmas movies where you are invited to lay down your mats on
the grass, cuddle up with your family and friends right under the stars<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">CAMPER-EXCLUSIVE ACTIVITIES<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">• Jamboree
Jingle Night- sing around the campfire with ukuleles or learn the instrument
with the ukulele workshop while sharing free hot tsokolate and biscochio<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">• Santa’s
Campfire Smores- enjoy free grilled set dinner and roast smores <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">• Christmas
Stocking Surprise- design your Christmas stockings, hang them on your tents,
and let Santa fill it with holiday goodies<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">• Merry
Morning Buffet- breakfast favorites await you the following morning to keep the
campers energized before they take the SandBox adventure<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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packages and what are the inclusions?<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Packages to the Alviera Christmas Jamboree
come in Day Dasher and Christmas Camper variants. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Day Dasher, at 1,900 per person, includes
roundtrip transportation from Manila to Alviera, free use of SandBox
attractions, access to all Christmas Jamboree Day Workshops, passes to the
evening stage shows and entertainment and the Starlight Cinema. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Christmas Camper at P2,850 per person entitle
participants to all Day Dasher inclusions, plus overnight campsite stay, access
to campsite-exclusive activities, free use of Coleman tents, exclusive use of
SandBox in the morning of day 2, a bonfire treat complete with grilled set
dinner and a merry buffet breakfast on Sunday morning. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">As a family event, Alviera introduces special
rates for kids, at P1,050 for Day Dasher, and P1,750 for Christmas Camper for
children 4 feet below. Both packages come with travel insurance, Alviera Camp
Bag, and Christmas Passport for raffle prizes. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">For Alviera Christmas Jamboree, we like to be
able to accommodate more participants especially the families so we increased
the capacity of our campsite by 50% from 200 to 300. This is also as a result
of the very positive reception of our guests during the Brightscape. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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ample showers and toilet facilities for exclusive use at the camp. Sanitation,
environmental care and of course, safety and security are all primary in
Alviera. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">No. The evening ends after the last movie to
be shown in our Starlight Cinema. SandBox will resume operating early the next
day at 7am for Christmas Campers to enjoy our attractions and facilities
exclusively until 10:00 AM.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">No, participants are not allowed to bring
meals or cook food. There will be ample food concessionaires during the event
and we also added a free grilled set dinner as well as hot tsokolate and
biscochio for those availing of our Christmas Camper package. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">As part of our standard safety procedures in
Alviera, there will be standby security, ambulance as well as medical team
composed of doctor and nurses to assist participants in case of emergency or
untoward incidents. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">10. How can guests go
to SandBox in Alviera? <o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">From the North Luzon Expressway (NLEX), take
the Subic–Clark–Tarlac Expressway (SCTEX) Exit then get off at the Porac Exit.
The Porac Exit is just a short drive from the SCTEX Exit. A minute or two after
getting off the Porac Exit, you will see Alviera on your right where SandBox is
located.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">For the Christmas Jamboree, we will be
offering packages that include roundtrip transfers from Manila.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">11. Who is your partner
in designing the event?<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">We teamed up with adventure travel outfitter
Travel Factor and Coleman as our camp provider. They were also our partners in
the Brightscape Campfest.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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reserve their slots at the Christmas Jamboree?<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">For reservations and booking, guests can
visit the Travel Factor website at http://travelfactor.org/.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Every time we go to my Lola's place when I was a kid, we always have lunch at Max. It has become one of my favorites. We always order the spring chicken, lumpiang shanghai and sinigang. I remember me and my sister fighting over the last piece of sweet potato fry. Oh, and I always get a side of sugar -- for the sweet potato fries, of course.<br />
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In the Philippines, Max is synonymous to Max's fried chicken. But they serve other yummy comfort food like kare-kare (oxtail stew), nilaga (clear beef/pork soup), lumpiang sariwa and all the other delicious Filipino food you can think of.<br />
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During Max's 70th birthday bash, we were served the all-time favorites and more. I brought Allie with me, and needless to say, I think that Max's has become her favorite now too. She couldn't stop eating the chicken, fresh lumpia and the sweet potato fries.<br />
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We were shown its TVC titled 'Uuwi Sa 'yo' (Coming Home To You), and oh my gosh, I got too emotional. My eyes were suddenly watery. It was probably because of hormone overload. See for yourself and cue the tears. Oh my gosh, I still cry whenever I watch it.<br />
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Thank you Max's for having us on your 70th anniversary. May you be forever be in our hearts and our tummies.<br />
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<br />Ginghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12989555658220111104noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7711571229775556924.post-41267070972410682752015-08-27T14:15:00.001+08:002015-08-27T14:29:33.696+08:00A Mommy's Me Time<br />
It’s true what they say. Once you become a parent, finding time for yourself is an everyday struggle. Make it twice as hard if you don’t have a yaya. Don’t get me wrong though; I love being around my child and I love taking care of her. You know, there was once a time when guilt finds its way to me the moment I go to the spa or have lunch out with my friends. I felt the world judging me.<br />
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What is “me time” anyway? I used to find it in little things, like that 5-minute shower when Allie was still an infant. Now that she’s a bit older, I get my “me time” fix while waiting for her class to end. I go to my barre3 class, or make paper flowers, or paint. Having this time for myself made me more patient and rejuvenated. I decided that everyone really needs a little “me time” every so often. I put guilt in the backseat and finally convinced myself that that “me time” is a means to an end.<br />
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We used to live in a two-bedroom condominium. Cleaning was a breeze. But now, cleaning all four floors we call home is not exactly my cup of tea. It takes up all my free time! For general cleaning, I had to hire professional cleaners who can do the work in a quarter of the time I can. But for my everyday cleaning routine, I try to get the best cleaning materials out there.<br />
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I tend to choose cleansers that are concentrated, efficient, effective, and easy-to-use. In the long run, I save money while keeping my home clean and fresh, fast. A favorite of mine is Pine-Sol. For a long time, I thought there was only one scent -- the original. Then I learned that there were more scents available. I was so happy! Lemon Fresh and Orange Energy are perfect for the kitchen to remove oil and grease while keeping it freshly scented. Sparkling Wave is great to use in bathrooms because it disinfects and has that ocean-y smell to it that is very invigorating. My favorite is Lavender Clean to keep my bedroom smelling like fields of lavender.<br />
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Because Pine-Sol is very effective, I only spend a sliver of time cleaning the morning mess of breakfast, giving me more “me time”.<br />
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Case in point – a couple of weeks ago, a couple of friends of mine asked if I wanted to join a celebration of “me time” by doing yoga and having lunch with friends courtesy of Pine-Sol. It started in the morning so I had to scramble making breakfast and cleaning the kitchen. It took me a few seconds to spray and wipe my kitchen counters. An eighth of a cup of Pine-Sol is all you need for half a gallon of water. I left the kitchen sparkling and fragrant.<br />
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Our morning yoga session was held at Sofit/LeSpa, Sofitel’s health and fitness center, and was facilitated by Joanne Santos.<br />
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Before it started, we shared our thoughts about “me time” with each other. Some said the usual – going to the salon, shopping, or getting mani-pedis. A number mentioned doing chores and going to the grocery. A couple responded they haven’t even heard of “me time”. Haha.<br />
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What a treat it was for us, mommies, because we all felt relaxed by the end of the class. We all needed that.<br />
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We were then ushered to a private lunch party, where we had the tastiest and healthiest dishes. We learned about calorie counting and detoxification from the ladies of Sofitel’s aesthetic center Vietura.<br />
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During lunch, Pine-Sol brand manager Renelle delos Santos shared with us some value tips that I find true.<br />
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We all had an amazing time learning about having a clean home and just chatting with each other. It was such a fun event that I lost track of time. I was among the last ones to leave. Haha.<br />
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Nevertheless, when I got home, I spent my additional “me time” painting my favorite scent.<br />
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Thank you so much Pine-Sol for the relaxing and yummy treat, and thanks to Mish of <a href="http://www.mommanmanila.com/">Momma N Manila</a>, and Patty of <a href="http://www.mrspcuyugan.com/">Mrs C's Sugarcoated Life</a> for organizing this wonderful event. I will be forever grateful for letting me experience the ease of cleaning by using your products.<br />
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<i>Some useful links:</i><br />
<i><a href="https://www.pinesol.com/heritage/value-tips/">The Value of Pine-Sol</a></i><br />
<i><a href="https://www.pinesol.com/cleaning-surfaces/">House cleaning tips</a></i><br />
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<i>Follow: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/PinesolPhilippines?fref=ts">Pine-Sol Philippines on Facebook</a></i><br />
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<i>Photos by Jay Santos</i><br />
<br />Ginghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12989555658220111104noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7711571229775556924.post-47369627928212619802015-07-15T12:53:00.000+08:002015-07-15T12:53:32.603+08:00Buying a Mattress for your Bed<br />
I am a fan of sleeping. If there was one thing I wouldn't skimp on, it's a good mattress and good bedding. After all, what they say is true, you spend about 25 years sleeping. My husband and I took a long time finding our first mattress together. I was clueless about mattresses then, so the mattress we chose eventually was the exact mattress we tried in a hotel while we were on vacation. That was about 8 years ago and the bed was one size smaller than the king we have now. That mattress served us well. We had to buy a new one when we moved. Armed with a little bit of mattress knowledge, we picked our king-sized mattress and so far, we have no qualms about it. See how thick it is? It has a pillow-top!<br />
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Sure, mattresses in the Philippines can be very inexpensive and sizes can be customized too. But, please go for the experts like Dunlopillo. Your body will thank you in the long run.<br />
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If you're currently shopping for a mattess, there's actually a Dunlopillo mattress sale that's starting tomorrow at BGC. Why not stop by and check it out? You're welcome.<br />
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<b>Ital Design Offers Dunlopillo Mattresses at Special Prices in Celebration of Its New Showroom </b></div>
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In line with the launch of the newly renovated showroom at MC Home Depot in Bonifacio Global City, Ital Design will be providing special prices for its premium Dunlopillo mattresses from July 16-19, 2015.<br />
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This generous gesture celebrates their one of a kind luxurious showroom, innovated to enable customers to imagine the possibilities that the mattresses and furniture hold. Ten uniquely decorated vignettes in styles appealing to every type of customer feature the Dunlopillo mattresses, which are highlighted in every display. Whether you’re a bachelor, a student, or a mother of five, Ital Design and Dunlopillo have furniture pieces and sleeping solutions for your personal haven in store.<br />
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What can customers expect from visiting the new showroom? An introductory discount for Dunlopillo’s new model mattress Elena, which will be sold at the special price of 50% off. All-time favorite mattresses Romero Premium and Firmest Luxe will also be included at reduced prices. With premium goods at reasonable prices, those who are looking to decorate and furnish their homes certainly have every reason to visit the new Ital Design showroom.<br />
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Dunlopillo is also available at the Libis Showroom, the Edsa-Cubao Showroom, MC Home Depot in Bonifacio Global City, MC Home Depot in Pasig, Ayala Center Cebu, and Abreeza Mall Davao.
Follow <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/ITAL-DESIGN-Furniture-Depot">Ital Design on Facebook</a> and on Instagram through @italdesignph.<br />
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<i>Libis Showroom </i><br />
<i>T: 912.4494/ 911.1672 /F: 912.3339 </i><br />
<i>Add: Acropolis Commercial Area, </i><br />
<i>#16 E. Rodriguez Jr. Ave.,</i><br />
<i>Libis, Quezon City Philippines 1110</i><br />
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<i>Edsa - Cubao Showroom </i><br />
<i>Telefax: 913.1975/913.1072 </i><br />
<i>Add: No. 156 EDSA, </i><br />
<i>Brgy. Socorro, Cubao, Quezon City </i><br />
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<i>MC Home Depot – Fort BGC </i><br />
<i>Telefax: 815 .6217/ 815.6218 </i><br />
<i>Add: 32nd St. cor. Bonifacio Blvd., </i><br />
<i>Global City, Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City </i><br />
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<i> MC Home Depot—Pasig </i><br />
<i>Telefax: 633.4023/634.6556 </i><br />
<i>Add: 168 Ortigas corner Meralco Avenue, </i><br />
<i>Ortigas Center, Pasig City </i><br />
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<i>Ayala Center Cebu </i><br />
<i>T: <032>345.1378 </i><br />
<i>Add: L315 Level 3, Ayala Center </i><br />
<i>Cebu Business Park, </i><i>Cebu City </i><br />
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<i>Abreeza Mall Davao </i><br />
<i>T:<082> 295.9876 </i><br />
<i>Add: Unit 3115 - 3116 Level 3 Abreeza Mall, </i><br />
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One of my favorite parts of the house is the kitchen. I enjoy cooking and baking but not what comes before and after. Haha. The post-cooking scenario involves tons of cleaning, and I hate washing the dishes. Good thing I have a <a href="http://fortyweeksandthensome.blogspot.com/2015/05/kitchen-renovations.html">handy helper</a> already. I suck at prepping the ingredients though. It's not that I don't like doing them, it's just that I'm too lazy. So, I take as much shortcuts as possible.<br />
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Enter kitchen gadgets. I don't have every single kitchen gadget out there -- just a handful of what I think is useful for me and my family. I got most of them when I got married -- a blender for smoothies, food processor for chopping lots of veggies, slow cooker for cooking tender stews and a set of pots and pans. Every so often I get gifted with them -- the most amazing rice cooker a few years ago, and a really cool ice cream maker the year after. A few were purchases -- my beloved mixer and my oven for baking. I would love to get an espresso machine for my forever kitchen, but I know it's going to be just for decoration since I am not a regular coffee drinker. Haha.<br />
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I never pass up an opportunity to look at what's out there. I love stores like Crate & Barrel, Williams-Sonoma and Gourdo's. I always, always make sure to visit them. Some time ago, my friend, <a href="http://www.mommanmanila.com/">Michelle</a>, invited me to her place for a crepe soiree. She had me at crepes. She also said a friend of hers can show us how to make crepes using the Severin Crepe Maker. All I could think of was, <i>be still my heart</i>. I was so excited that I was probably the earliest one there. Needless to say, I bought a crepe maker the first chance I got.<br />
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The soiree was such a hit that Michelle helped organized a more formal event featuring the brands that Colombo Merchant Philippines carries, Severin, and a brand I know so well, Braun. Braun was the brand of my very first gadget, the hand blender. But I gave it to my friend when we moved. Hmm, come to think of it, I do miss the convenience of using it. I shouldn't have given it away. Hah!<br />
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The event was an afternoon to remember as we had merienda that Chef Redj Baron made using the Severin and Braun kitchen tools. Every dish was created using one or more of the Severin/Braun kitchen tools featured and the food was plated perfectly.<br />
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I even got to try the Citrus Juicer myself when Chef Redj was showing us how to make the lemonade basil refresher. I'm too easy to convince and after trying it out, I just had to get the juicer. It's perfect for this terrible summer heat. So far, I've been using it to make fresh lemonade and orange juice with lots and lots of ice. It's so easy to operate that Allie even helps me out. The juicer is electric so just imagine how quick and easy it is to squeeze lemons. You don't even have to worry about the seeds getting into your juice because this tool keeps them out.<br />
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As part of the invitation, Colombo sent a jar of homemade mango pineapple jam, which was a hit in our household.<br />
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It came as a surprise when I learned that a bread machine made it. I always get intimidated by people who know how to make breads. But I am eager to learn. I am beyond ecstatic I got to bring the Severin Bread Maker home. I will purchase the ingredients tomorrow to make my very first bread, so pretty soon, my friends, I'll share with you the action.<br />
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I got my eye on you next, <a href="http://www.severin.com/barbeque-and-fun-food/raclette-grills/raclette-grill-rg-2686">Raclette Party Grill</a>!<br />
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It was a pleasure trying out these great kitchen tools and they surely make my domestic life easy. Thank you Colombo Merchant Philippines for sharing with us these wonderful toys, and the yummy food too!<br />
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<br />Ginghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12989555658220111104noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7711571229775556924.post-20949178470167292082015-05-05T18:35:00.000+08:002015-05-05T18:36:02.859+08:00Kitchen Renovations<br />
If you've been following me on <a href="https://instagram.com/gingdsantos/">Instagram</a>, you might have had an inkling that we just moved to our new home late last year. I've been posting some tiny kitchen renovations and a few laundry details here and there. I think this is becoming a never-ending renovation procrastination for me because I know that this is a temp home before the big move to the forever house, which sadly, we haven't found the ideal location yet. Someone got some high standard issues kasi! Tsk tsk tsk. Heehee.<br />
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The kitchen before.<br />
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Yes, I have a dishwasher. It's pretty uncommon to have one here in the Philippines because most households have help. I don't, so I blackmailed my husband into buying me one. I told him that he has to wash the dishes every single time if he doesn't buy a dishwasher for me.<br />
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I looked everywhere for a dishwasher that has two things -- a slim design and a local service option. My kitchen is itty bitty tiny so I really needed a slim dishwasher. My cabinets were already done so if I had to buy a standard sized dishwasher, I had to change my cabinets and I didn't want to take the additional hassle.<br />
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Most dishwashers sold here are imported from the states, and you can just imagine how much they are. A typical $400-$500 model will cost you about $2000 here. It's not even top of the line. Crazy, right? They don't even have warranty and the voltage is different! But my extensive research paid off because I got hold of a local supplier that sold dishwashers with a slim line model (around 500mm width). It was pretty affordable. It didn't have the drying element I was used to, but that's okay as long as it has hot water. It just dries slower.<br />
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Here's the kitchen after.<br />
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Quite a few have been asking me where I got my kitchen accessories here. Well, lo and behold, here is the list.<br />
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(1) My rugs are from H&M Home. Got them during the 30% off everything event. I just put a non-slip mat underneath because it moves all the time. Safety first.<br />
(2) That vintage-looking fan there is by Hunter. It's available at Wilcon Depot.<br />
(3) Curtains are from SM Home. I hand sewn them to size. I don't know how to sew using the machine I don't have. Learning how to sew is on my life list though. Teach me, Brother!<br />
(4) Almost all my kitchen towels are from Williams-Sonoma (please open here in the Philippines already). I find them very absorbent and great-looking. What else do you want?<br />
(5) The small potted plant is from Ikea, including the pot.<br />
(6) Cookbook stand? Williams-Sonoma again. See? I'm a fan.<br />
(7) For the non-dishwasher safe items in my kitchen, I use the Method dishwashing soap when available. Otherwise, Joy with Olay keeps your hands soft.<br />
(8) The paper towel holder is by Polder. But I think the Kamenstein brand holds the paper towel better. Both are available in S&R.<br />
(9) My handsoap dispenser is a gift from my mother-in-law. It's by simplehuman. I love it because whenever my hands are dirty, I don't have to touch the dispenser at all, and clean the bottle. Fangirl of simplehuman here. Our garbage bin (not pictured) is also by simplehuman. There are cheaper wannabes out there, but they're not as durable. Our bin is about ten years old and still perfect. Ten! Imagine that. Longer than my marriage. Hahaha!<br />
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<br />Ginghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12989555658220111104noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7711571229775556924.post-69396439626629028822015-03-09T12:12:00.001+08:002015-03-09T12:12:55.531+08:00Spending My Saturday at an Art Gallery<br />
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How often can you say that in just one morning, you got to view the gist of Philippine history inside one gallery? I was fortunate enough to do just that. Inside the Gateway Tower in Araneta Center, there is this huge art gallery housing about 30 large-scale paintings, made by UP alumni artists. The exhibit features the sequential artwork of how the Philippines came to be as it is now. </div>
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<i>Galleon Trade</i> by Jonahmar Salvosa was one of my favorite pieces. His interpretation of the Galleon Trade is so colorful and dreamy. In Philippine history, galleons are these big ships that bring goods to and from Manila. The Galleon Trade was a means of income for the Spaniards in the Philippines. They trade silk and other Chinese goods in Mexico.</div>
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Another one of my favorites is <i>Celebration</i> by Romy Carlos. It depicts the fiestas, or celebrations of thanksgiving, happening all over the country. They usually are held in honor of a town's patron saint, hence the different religious characters. What I love about this painting is its composition and flow. There is an abundance of information about fiestas without being too cluttered.<br />
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The Gateway Gallery</div>
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Ginghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12989555658220111104noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7711571229775556924.post-82003877344282651802015-02-16T12:17:00.000+08:002015-02-16T12:17:12.145+08:00Crafts/DIY: Giant Paper Roses Workshop<br />
A couple of weeks back, I hosted a Giant Paper Roses workshop through <a href="http://instagram.com/craftedlove">@craftedlove</a>. I super love this batch. They are so much fun, uber friendly and very talented. It was held at Vanilla Cupcake Bakery down in Bonifacio Global City, and that cafe is the epitome of cuteness. We used heavy crepe paper (yay!) in pastel colors, which really goes very well with the decor.<br />
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I will be having another workshop this coming March, and I hope you can join this time. Follow me at <a href="http://instagram.com/craftedlove">@craftedlove</a> on Instagram to get first-hand news.<br />
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<br />Ginghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12989555658220111104noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7711571229775556924.post-30629584686975362872014-11-26T18:15:00.000+08:002014-11-26T18:24:57.805+08:00Candles, Toddlers and Diaper Rash Creams<br />
They really shouldn't go together. Last All Saints' Day, we visited our dearly departed ones at the cemetery, and Allie went with us. Sadly, a little accident happened. She was playing with flowers and tripped towards this candle holder with the metal cover. She burnt a part of her forearm. Yes, ouch. Yes, there were a couple of blisters. Yes, she cried. Yes, I felt so bad I wanted to cry too.<br />
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I read somewhere that diaper rash cream can be used for minor burns, and being in a cemetery with no first aid in sight, I used my handy dandy diaper rash cream on her burn after we washed her arm with water. I know that it really helped soothe her because she stopped crying almost immediately.<br />
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I was so glad that I had the diaper rash cream in my bag then. I am forever grateful to Mustela because when I attended this Mustela launch event a few weeks ago, among the stuff they gave out was this tube of their Vitamin Barrier Cream. I started using it on Allie's behind everytime we change nappies, and I always carry it with me.<br />
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I am a convert now, just so you know. Not only does the Vitamin Barrier Cream work effectively on diaper rashes, but on burns too! It doesn't have that nasty fish smell. I love that it is very affordable and very available at local department stores.<br />
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So what happened to Allie's burn? When we left the cemetery, we went to the drugstore and bought silver sulfadiazine. It's an antibiotic, and because she had blisters, my doctor friend suggested to apply it thickly twice a day, after washing, and cover her burn with sterilized gauze. After about a week, her skin is completely healed. Now, I just apply some moisturizer and prevent sunburn on her arm to lessen the discoloration. A dermatologist told me it will take about six months for it to become less noticeable. But really, I barely notice it on her arm now.<br />
<br />Ginghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12989555658220111104noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7711571229775556924.post-28507103035601360502014-11-26T17:33:00.001+08:002014-11-26T17:33:35.547+08:00Holiday Deals: Pizza plus Pizza plus MoreIt's the holidays once again, and there are so many parties to go to. I, for one, will be hosting a mini get-together for a few friends pretty soon, and I just saw this cool pizza deal from Shakey's. I just wanted to share this with you in case you get hungrrrry or you're in a rut (like me) on what to serve to your guests. So yeah, if you're reading this my few friends who are coming over soon, get ready for a pizza feast from Shakey's ha? Hihihi.<br />
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Ginghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12989555658220111104noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7711571229775556924.post-61757506781824878482014-11-14T18:47:00.003+08:002014-11-14T19:23:13.187+08:00Planning a Clean & Green Township<br />
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Living in an urban jungle called Metro Manila makes me think of little ways on how to make the city better for everybody. My background in architecture and design obviously helps but just by experiencing the day-to-day life here compared to how life is abroad opened my eyes to the harsh reality (and a hopeful future) that Metro Manila is far from ideal and could definitely be better. </div>
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It was in the home of Sylvia Tay van Remoortele, the wife of Belgian Ambassador to the Philippines, that I was acquainted with this wonderful project called Planning a Clean & Green Township, which Sylvia started in 2012. It is a competition for youth leaders 14-20 years old, and they are tasked to come up with a master plan for a clean and green township. They use real cities as subjects, and they have already featured Hanoi, Vietnam (2012), Iskandar Johor, Malaysia (2013), and Yangon, Myanmar (2014). For 2015, the city of Manila will be taking the spotlight. </div>
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[1] <a href="https://www.chairish.com/product/37219/missoni-home-nabarniz-rug">Missoni Home Nabarniz Rug</a>'s fun, octagonal shape creates an interesting conversation starter in any space. It is made from New Zealand wool that is dyed in pink, purple and green. The 3.6" thickness doesn't hurt a bit either. <i>$843, Chairish.</i><br />
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[2] <a href="http://www.zgallerie.com/p-16575-studio-mirrored-desk.aspx">Studio Mirrored Desk</a> <i>$499, Z Gallerie.</i><br />
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[3] <a href="http://www.dwr.com/product/saarinen-executive-armchair-w--castors.do?sortby=ourPicks">Saarinen Executive Armchair with Casters</a>, Chartreuse. <i>$2,067, Design Within Reach.</i><br />
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[4] <a href="http://www.potterybarn.com/products/dupioni-silk-pole-pocket-drape/?pkey=call-windows&">Dupioni Silk Drape</a>, Indigo. <i>$189, Pottery Barn.</i><br />
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[5] <a href="http://www.cb2.com/all-office/office/rubber-coated-orange-wastecan/s199787">Rubber Coated Orange Wastecan</a> <i>$24.99, CB2.</i><br />
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[6] <a href="http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/60148701/">Arod Work Lamp</a>, Gray. <i>$39.99, Ikea.</i><br />
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[7] <a href="http://www.potterybarn.com/products/tanner-bookcase/">Tanner Bookcase</a>. <i>$479, Pottery Barn.</i><br />
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[8] <a href="http://www.cb2.com/iron-circle-30-wall-clock/s245724">Iron Circle 30" Wall Clock</a>. <i>$79.96, CB2.</i><br />
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[9] <a href="http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/00232217/">Gerrebo Picture, Gingersmere</a>. <i>$29.99, Ikea.</i><br />
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Here's Burj Khalifa (located at Dubai, UAE and designed by Skidmore, Owens and Merrill) at the entrance. See? It's sooo tall that I can't even fit the whole building in the frame.<br />
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Gateway Arch (St. Louis, MO) designed by Eero Saarinen and Haanskarl Bandel<br />
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World Trade Center North Tower (New York, NY) designed by Minory Yamasaki with Emery Roth & Sons | Empire State Building (New York, NY) designed by Shreve, Lamb and Harmon<br />
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Marina City (Chicago, IL) designed by Bertrand Goldberg<br />
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Fallingwater (Mill Run, PA) designed by Frank Lloyd Wright<br />
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Transamerica Pyramid (San Francisco, CA) designed by William Perreira<br />
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Another area was dedicated to little (and big) spies. You get a list of items and you have to look for them in this Lego town.<br />
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<br />Ginghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12989555658220111104noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7711571229775556924.post-85994067646665906172014-10-13T18:29:00.002+08:002014-10-13T18:29:50.155+08:00The Next Big Food Entrepreneur<br />
I love food-related events, and I try to always go find new stuff (food, that is) to taste and enjoy. So to you, my budding food entrepreneur readers, here is something that might interest you.<br />
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night food market destination, Mercato Centrale has helped give birth to some
of the country’s newest and most innovative food concepts.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Popular chains like Manang’s Chicken,
Merry Moo Ice Cream, Mochiko, Brasas Latin American Street Food, Spring by
Ha-Yuan, Kristina’s Premium Inutak, Baked by Anita, and many more started off
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entrepreneurship, Mercato Centrale brings back its much-awaited “Next Big Food
Entrepreneur Contest” along with </span><a href="http://www.ourawesomeplanet.com/"><span style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Tahoma;">www.ourawesomeplanet.com</span></a><span style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Tahoma;">, Mastercard, Globe My Business and partners Entrepreneur Magazine,
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<span style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Tahoma;">Now on its third year, The Next Big Food
Entrepreneur contest is a culinary showdown that provides an opportunity for
budding food entrepreneurs from all walks of life to turn their food business
concepts into reality! The winner of the contest will get PHP 100,000 start up
capital, a rent-free stall in Mercato Centrale for six months, and a feature in
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all aspiring food entrepreneurs, ages 18 years old and above, residing in the
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divided into three parts: a food taste test activity for all interested
participants, a four-weekend open market selling event at Mercato Centrale,
Bonifacio Global City for all participants who pass the taste test, and
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Pronounced as <i>chi</i>, qi in Mandarin means energy -- the life force in everything. Aptly named after this term, QiWellness Living in Tagaytay promotes a very sensorial experience and a place to relax and unwind from the urban jungle that is Manila.<br />
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QiWellness Living is discreetly tucked along the main road in Tagaytay, and even if we frequent Tagaytay, we weren't able to notice it when we went there a couple of Saturdays back to sample their 8-course Yin-Yang dinner menu. I was told that the place has an unobstructed view of Taal but we didn't get to see it because we arrived well after the sun has already set.<br />
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A couple of red doors with brass lion door knockers greeted us from the entrance. The same brass lion door knockers adorn a couple of other rooms inside but with a black door. The good people of QiWellness gave us a tour of the place. As with most places in Tagaytay on the side of the volcano, the entrance is located on the topmost floor. We also found the kitchen and a big dining table in the Ming-era style on the same level. As we went down, there is a really old-looking tree that was very nicely lit. I thought that it contributed to the ambiance of the place.<br />
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On the floor below, we saw the tea house complete with a tiled roof that reminded us of the movie Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon. Countless tea kettles adorn the back wall of the bar. Clear glass railings sits on the Taal viewing side. More seating for al fresco dining can be found here. On the other side of the floor, we were ushered to the Opium den, where you can get the Qiharmony or Qireflexology services. It was dark and red, but air conditioned. The area was divided by curtains. I guess the only thing missing was actual opium. Hahaha.<br />
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Further down are a couple of jacuzzis, which comprise most of the bath house. The yin yang pools reflect the opposing nature of yin and yang -- black and white, hot and cold. Oh, did I mention that while you're soaking in the pools, you see the view of Taal? Wow, right? I am so coming back here during the day. There's also a steam room nearby and a couple of private massage rooms on the side. These rooms may be converted into bedrooms for those who want to stay overnight.<br />
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After the tour, we got ready for dinner. Because it was evening and I only brought my phone with me, these photos don't do the food justice.<br />
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My favorite was the scallop dish.<br />
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I think it was reasonably priced and we loved the food they served. My husband and I are both fans of tasting menus and the summer dinner menu of QiWellness Living definitely didn't disappoint.<br />
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<i>QiWellness Living</i><br />
Aguinaldo Highway, Brgy. Maharlika East,<br />
Tagaytay City, Philippines<br />
+63 917 522 6969<br />
www.qiwellness.ph<br />
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I've been looking for chalkboard paint, and although I've found some, there are only a few colors available. Well, what do you know? You can customize your own chalkboard paint color by using just two materials:<br />
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All you have to do is mix them extremely well and there you go, you can now start painting using your own chalkboard paint.<br />
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Wouldn't it be cuter if these black backgrounds were another color, say pink?<br />
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<br />Ginghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12989555658220111104noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7711571229775556924.post-54265243905828828752014-08-27T10:44:00.001+08:002014-08-27T10:48:02.522+08:00Paper Flowers Workshop<br />
My paper flowers workshop in Metro Manila is just around the corner. You can choose to attend either of the two dates -- September 13 or September 20. They're both Saturdays, at 1pm to 4pm. The first workshop will be held at Gourdo's in Bonifcatio Global City, Taguig. The second one will be at World Market down in Alabang Town Center, Muntinlupa. If you'd like to know more about it, send me an email at crafted_ph@yahoo.com or call Gourdo's 24-hour hotline at +632 812-3022.<br />
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I am super excited as this is my first collaboration with Gourdo's and my family knows how much I love that brand especially now that they have craft supplies in their stores.<br />
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I've been practicing and perfecting the art of getting color effects on my paper flowers, and yes, I will be teaching how to do those during the workshop and I will be giving a handful of these dyed and bleached paper sheets in the kits too. I tried using my dip-dyed and bleached paper sheets on peonies and camellias, and the result is kinda awesome. I am so in love with paper flowers that my workspace is covered in them.<br />
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I made some crepe paper peonies using three different types of technique: plain, dip dyed, bleached. I used plain luxe crepe paper for the cream-colored peony. For the pink peony on the right, I got some plain pink crepe paper that was bleached and then dip dyed. The white, dip dyed in pink, peony on the top left is probably the most "favorited"of the three in my other social media accounts.<br />
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For these tissue paper camellias (I think that's what they look like), I used plain tissue paper (purple) and bleached tissue paper.<br />
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<br />Ginghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12989555658220111104noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7711571229775556924.post-27494620827763608062014-08-14T20:54:00.000+08:002014-08-14T20:54:38.804+08:00Crafts/DIY: Dinosaur / Lizard / Frankenstein Gift Wrap<br />
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This week's gift wrap theme is dinosaur-inspired. Well, it turned out like an iguana. Haha. At least they're in the same family of lizards. On second thought, it kinda looks like dino-Frankenstein. Oh well.<br />
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Ginghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12989555658220111104noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7711571229775556924.post-12756327286335419952014-08-11T15:10:00.003+08:002014-08-11T15:10:56.852+08:00Crafts/DIY: Orange Jasmine a.k.a. Kamuning Paper Flowers<br />
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I tried my hand on dyeing my own tissue paper for my paper flowers and this is the first time that I used a Philippine flower as inspiration. We have a lot of kamuning plants (or orange jasmine) on the front of our house. I love it when they're in bloom because they really smell good.</div>
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A few weeks back, I dyed some tissue paper to give them a little blush. I decided to use this to make my paper kamuning. I know, I know, kamuning flowers are white, but I wanted some pink in it too.</div>
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Ginghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12989555658220111104noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7711571229775556924.post-72115120285040922542014-08-06T10:46:00.001+08:002014-08-06T10:46:21.282+08:00Crafts/DIY: Bumblebee Gift Wrap for Toddlers<br />
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Ginghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12989555658220111104noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7711571229775556924.post-49358575214082495322014-07-30T09:29:00.000+08:002014-07-30T12:23:53.248+08:00Crafts/DIY: Wrap Gifts for ToddlersThere are about 30+ kids in my daughter's school. Although the teacher-to-student ratio is just 1:7, everyone in school is invited whenever kids have birthday parties. You can just imagine how many birthday parties my daughter goes to. The first birthday party gift is easy enough to wrap. I just took whatever wrapper was available in my house. <div><br></div><div>Eventually, I had to be more creative in wrapping the gifts because I wanted them to be different each time. I'm on my third birthday this week, and I think I've finally figured out how I can make unique and cute wrappers by just investing in a few materials -- plain sheets of double-sided kraft paper.<br>
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Inspired by <a href="http://instagram.com/saksblogg">saksblogg's Instagram page</a>, I created this cute owl gift wrap, and I loved how it turned out.<br>
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1. Light blue/kraft two-sided paper: National bookstore<br>
2. White bond paper, punched using EK 2" circle punch: Scratch paper from home<br>
3. Black crepe paper for eyes, cut manually: National Bookstore<br>
4. Gold crepe paper for beak, cut into a triangle: National bookstore<br>
5. Scrapbook paper for head, fringe-cut: Gourdo's
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I'll definitely be making more cute animal gift wraps. I hope this inspires you too. Have fun wrapping!</div>Ginghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12989555658220111104noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7711571229775556924.post-54938280640796332762014-07-26T17:32:00.000+08:002014-07-26T17:32:08.456+08:00Body: Style Origin 2014 from My Point of ViewI've always admired ramp models and fashion bloggers. They just exude that special confidence. Models walk like it's nothing. Fashion bloggers post their own photos on their blogs. I am neither of the two. First, I don't have the height and the body to become a model. I'm 5'5" and I weigh ... uhm, let's not talk about specifics. Fine, I'm a size US 4 for tops and 6/8 for pants. Second, I haven't dwelled too much on the idea of becoming a fashion blogger, and it's really because I feel insecure about my body, especially after I've given birth to Allie. I know I shouldn't but I really do. Although I'm almost at my pre-pregancy weight, I don't think I'll ever have my pre-pregnancy body ever unless I have plastic surgery.<br />
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Mommies, you know what I am talking about -- stretch marks, preggy tummy fat, and oversized hips. Oh yeah, put that bigger boobs on that list, too. I can't believe I'm saying this but I actually prefer smaller ones. Don't tell me husband I said that. Haha.<br />
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I've tried quite a few workouts - I had a personal trainer at the gym once upon a time, then I tried <a href="http://fortyweeksandthensome.blogspot.com/2013/07/body-my-experience-with-anti-gravity.html">anti-gravity yoga</a>, then just plain <a href="http://fortyweeksandthensome.blogspot.com/2014/03/body-better-yoga-at-echoyoga-shala.html">yoga</a>, and more recently, crossfit. Nothing kept me going. Going to the gym just makes me super hungry afterwards, and I actually gained weight from it. I had a bad experience with <a href="http://fortyweeksandthensome.blogspot.com/2013/07/body-my-experience-with-anti-gravity.html">anti-gravity yoga</a> -- never again in a million years. Ordinary yoga was kinda alright, and I'm willing to try it again. But crossfit and my body are still incompatible as of today. I will try it again soon when my body's stronger, but not yet. It's too strenuous for me. But I am about to embark another fitness regimen to make my body more fit and leaner. I'll talk about that next time.<br />
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A few weeks back in June, I got invited to guest at a fashion show for Style Origin that was held in <a class="zem_slink" href="http://www.myayalamalls.com/ayala+malls/id/8/TriNoma" rel="homepage" title="TriNoma">Trinoma</a>. I figured it was going to be fun, and I get to tackle my body insecurity head on. So I joined. Well, I was in for a big surprise. I didn't expect it to be big, BIG. But it was BIG. I walked the ramp with professional models, fashion bloggers and celebrities. Oh my gosh. It was even directed by Mr. Robbie Carmona himself.<br />
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First, I got to pick my own clothes from Ensembles, a local brand that I really like. We were asked to bring our own shoes, so that really helped my confidence. Then, I met with my fellow bloggers and practiced walking. Eek, I think I was the most inexperienced one. But I told myself, <i>I can do this, I can do this, I can do this. </i><br />
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I had my hair and make-up done by the Shiseido team. They transformed administrative offices to temporary hair and make-up studios. The place was insanely busy. So yeah, I felt really out of place, and my insecurity was just building up. My consolation that time was that my make-up artist told me I had really, really good skin. He even asked me what products I use.<br />
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Okay, so when the time came for us to go backstage, the professional models and celebrities were there with us. The organizers were arranging the clothes to be worn by the models. It was crazy messy. It was like they were having a warehouse sale. Well, that, and there were tons of abs everywhere. Yes, those abs made me forget about the butterflies in my stomach for a moment.<br />
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I was the first blogger to walk, and I was still getting the jitters at the last second. Bloggers walked alone. I came after these beautiful, skinny models. Thank goodness, I was able to go through with it. Here's proof that I was there. Haha.<br />
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Yes, I know I probably was the one with the fattest body who walked. I felt like it too. I learned not to care what other people think by then, as long as I feel comfortable and beautiful like the <a href="http://fortyweeksandthensome.blogspot.com/2013/04/love-dove-real-beauty-sketches.html">Dove women</a> that I see on commercials, I'll be fine. Just keeping it real folks. Besides, I think I was the only mommy blogger there, so kudos to me. Haha.<br />
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I'm glad I joined. I felt I could do anything. Would I do it again? Absolutely.<br />
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Ginghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12989555658220111104noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7711571229775556924.post-37486459653613041282014-07-21T11:02:00.001+08:002014-07-26T20:26:00.707+08:00Crafts/DIY: Paper Flowers Workshop with Gourdo'sMy workshops have been scarce and far between because of work and travel. But this coming September, there will a couple coming up. Both will be about paper flowers. This time, it will be held in the south of Metro Manila -- woohoo!<br />
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There will be new materials to use. I know you've been waiting for this folks. This is the first time we'll be using premium crepe paper so come and join us okay?<br />
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Here are some of the flowers we can make using the new materials.<br />
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Inspired yet?<br />
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Here are the deets.<br />
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* September 13 (Saturday) | 1-4pm | Gourdo's Fort<br />
* September 20 (Saturday) | 1-4pm | World Market Alabang Town Center<br />
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For sign-ups and registration, please call Gourdo's 24-hour hotline at 812-3022.<br />
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