Fruits, Php@@@.00…

San’s Rival Biko & Cafe Filomena’s Pandan cake, Php@@@.00…

Softdrinks, Php@@.00 (given by Micah & Fel-Ann)…

San’s Rival large Cookie Monster, Php@@@.00. (but given again by 8G staff: E.C.Pinuto, K.A.Martinez, A.Mores, S.B.A.Patrimonio, M.E.M.G.Galera, F.M.C.Rival, V.P.Abuda Jr., P.E.M.Salazar, J.D.Tamparong, and M.M.Badon)…

Dos’s arrival, Php@@,@@@…

Truly involuntary surprised facial expression of A.A.Gregorio, followed by tears of happiness ….PRICELESS!!!

Happy 59th birthday, Daddy Andy!

Looking forward to have you home, Kobe. =)

The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) describes the society today as “‘obesogenic,’ characterized by environments that promote increased food intake, nonhealthful foods, and physical inactivity.”

Getting the society back in shape, in my opinion, through government-initiated health nutrition seminars, sports clinics and physical activities should be the goal in mind. Nutritionists and dietitians should be able to impart the importance of losing weight the healthy way. One may ask, “what is the strongest best suppressant for appetite?”

I would say, “balanced diet (read: green, leafy vegetables and fruits) and exercise, and a strong will to follow through.”

Our goal then is to help me achieve and maintain pimple-free skin. I was expecting that we would already be able to skip the “achieve” part of our goal by the time I turn a quarter-of-a-century old. Unfortunately, that is not the case for me because the genes have not favored me with healthy, flawless facial skin even as I yearly turn a year older. Hence, fast-forward to today, regular appointments with the dermatologist are still being scheduled for basic acne treatment with facial or diamond peel (if skin is free of acne). It is also during these checkups that the doctor will be able to check if the prescribed acne products are working just fine for my type of skin.

I thought pimples only occur during the pubescent stage and very rarely during pregnancy for some females, I’m wrong.

On my part, I’ve listed a few simple, basic things to follow:  (1) eat a healthy diet, (2) sleep at least 8 hours a day (to which I’ve already accumulated a huge amount of sleep debt already. Got to improve on item 2!), (3) exercise regularly, (4) maintain basic good grooming daily, and (5) wear something that’s clean and comfortable.  No frills and fuss. No questions like, “what’s the best diet pills for women?”  Unlike my facial skin concern, the genetic code on my metabolism endowed me with a healthy one such that dieting has never been a concern for me. =)  

The latest and newly released Apple products – Macs, iPads, iPhones, iPods, and their respective accessories – will now be available to customers at the iStore Dumaguete as soon as Apple unveils any product to all its branches nationwide. As of yesterday, it has been reported that more than a dozen iPad units with iPad warranty were bought and that iPhone 4Gs were already sold out. However, you can post your orders whenever the Apple product you want to buy is currently sold out. If you are planning on rewarding yourself or giving your loved one an Apple product this Christmas, visit iStore Dumaguete now! =)

For the past 15 years, my choice of jeans always circulates between straight and boot cuts (sometimes tight but still boot cut).  It’s classic and comfortable – safe.  These are easily paired with my staple boots and select sexy pumps.  This year, however, brought me to a retail therapy session that was most welcome, that I want to figure in again in the future, and that added a new style of jeans to my closet – the apple bottom jeans.

I knew it would fit, like second skin.  The image of me in the mirror projects the curves of a woman’s body.  No, I wasn’t surprised that I have them.  I just did not expect that I can find the right fit that would accentuate the curves.  Wearing them added a cup of womanly feeling.  It’s like eating dark chocolate but with a stronger, longer high.  I never dreamt that I would wear one, ever!  And at 3-0!  Woman, have you?

Do not go gentle into that good night,
Old age should burn and rave at close of day;
Rage, rage against the dying of the light.

Though wise men at their end know dark is right,
Because their words had forked no lightning they
Do not go gentle into that good night.

Good men, the last wave by, crying how bright
Their frail deeds might have danced in a green bay,
Rage, rage against the dying of the light.

Wild men who caught and sang the sun in flight,
And learn, too late, they grieved it on its way,
Do not go gentle into that good night.

Grave men, near death, who see with blinding sight
Blind eyes could blaze like meteors and be gay,
Rage, rage against the dying of the light.

And you, my father, there on that sad height,
Curse, bless, me now with your fierce tears, I pray.
Do not go gentle into that good night.
Rage, rage against the dying of the light.

Thomas Dylan

On beds, in my experience so far, Astoria Plaza has the bed that best suits my sleeping needs — correct support (it yields to the natural contours of our bodies but doesn’t sag in the middle with our weight) and comfort (neither soft nor hard). This also comes with plush pillows that seemed to give me the feeling that my head’s being cradled. It was the most rested 3-hour sleep I’ve had. I also dig their headboards and the large mirror in front of the dining table! Did I mention that the air conditioner units do not make rattling noises like the ones at Kabayan Hotel? Cool.

Now I’m (very) envious with Ian’s new lodging benefit provided by their Company. Oh, I can just imagine waking up every day on that bed well rested, free of pain and discomfort.