Rolling Papers of Gratefulness

There is power in writing down thoughts into words.  When we write, we become more specific.  Our imaginations and complex  thoughts become the framework of things that can actually be achieved. It goes the same with counting and writing blessings. Last November, my friend who is also a Certified Life Coach,  Kimi Lu (she has a…

Pistachio Nut Shell Art

They say artists are moody. When creative mood comes with empty pistachio nut shells on hand, this happens.

This is Why I Run (from What Women Want Movie)

Why do you run? I watched What Women Want in 2009, a romantic comedy film with lead actors Mel Gibson and Helen Hunt. Like other rom-com films, the plot was quite simple and sweet. Nick Marshall (Mel Gibson), an advertising executive and alpha male, had an extraordinary accident which gave him special abilities of hearing…

Colorful Start of 2014 with Color Manila Run 2!

It's the most colorful run, it's the most colorful run, it's the most colorful  run of the yeeeeeeear (singing to the tune of It's the Most Wonderul Time of the Year)! 🙂 Weee! I am oh, so excited to start 2014 with Color Manila Run 2. If you do not know, it’s a color festival, a…

Go Run at The Rock: Corregidor International Half Marathon 2010

The 4th Corregidor International Half Marathon (CIHM) is all set to conquer The Rock on January 11 and 12, 2014. This year, Big, Big, Big, Inc. headed by Race Director Coach Edward Kho made it BIGGER with the first Corregidor Marathon (CM), 10k Challenge, and the 3k and 5k Blitz. I am very happy and…

Conquering My First Marathon at The Bull Runner Dream Marathon 2013

I am rewriting this blog to share my experience especially for those who are doing their first marathon soon. 🙂 Know the Organizer I decided to do my first marathon when my boyfriend, Lloyd, finished  The Bull Runner Dream Marathon (TBRDM) on February 2012 in Nuvali Sta. Rosa, Laguna. I have been running since 2009…

MIRUPIRWA TANA, BATANES

Batanes is a breathtaking group of islands with lush greens, lighthouses, cliffs, bodies of water, blue skies and puffy clouds, stone houses, happy people, fresh seafoods, carabaos, cows, goats and horses crossing the narrow streets. It was a dream destination I never thought I'd get this early and with FREE flight! Thanks to WCC Flight…

WORLD MERIT AQUATHLON 2013

I lost my fear of deep water after joining the World Merit Aquathlon (WMA) on June 30 in Amoranto Sports Complex, Quezon City. The thought of swimming within five feet used to make my heart beat faster, fingers and toes colder. With that bright yellow signage saying I am reaching the 6ft part of the pool,…

TREK TO MT. PINATUBO

Trip date: December 29, 2012 It was the time of the year when everyone was on vacation mode. Christmas day just passed, while New Year was just few days away. My friend, Marylove, and her Lithuanian husband, Pranas, went home to celebrate Christmas in the Philippines. With few days to enjoy, we contacted  a tour…