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dAnA's cARe BeaRs paRtY!

Been so busy! grabeeh! story to follow. More pix on my facebook account!

Italianni's and weekend loot

Yesterday, after the GA we went to Trinoma to meet Ate Claire's "friend". Actually to stalk them coz Ate C doesn't want us to meet him. He's shy daw and everything but we all know that it's only her who is not ready hahaha. Anyways, Rosy, Claire, Vijho and I were with Nanay Nene, Ate's Lowie and Leah and Luanne. We first went inside Landmark to purchase some toiletries and then we met at Mr. Donut with them. While waiting, C was trying to look for a car so we grabbed this to have a photo-op inside this APV . Look at V, parang totoo no?! After this we went and ate some snacks and were supposed to watch Quantum of Solace but there's not enough time coz M (C's date) will be arriving at 6pm. We just went around to look for some training gloves. It was hard to find one coz of my small hands. Most of the ones there are for men so when we went to Nike Women there was one in pink and gray but it was too small and they don't have a medium size, all out of stock. Good thing we went to Adidas and I saw a black and pink one and they have bigger sizes so their small size just fits me well. We also went to Bayo coz I was supposed to buy an off white knitted scarf but it was out of stock so I just bought at 50% off red cardigan. Yeah, I was also trying to look for a Converse Extra High Cut boots but there's one that I don't like the design...Although I saw an Adidas Stella McCartney boots for 8k but I don't think I'll buy that. So...

After hours of searching for my training gloves and waiting for Ate Clara's date we ate at Italianni's! We weren't able to watch a movie so we satisfied our cravings and had Fra Diablo - pasta with shrimp and a lot of herbs and spices and Quattro Staggioni Pizza - a four flavored pizza consisting of pepperoni, classic, pesto and cheese. The refillable dalandan complimented the spicy pasta we had. The service was good and the crew were friendly. Even if they forgot V and Clara's dalandan refill the 2nd time. The first pic was taken by a staff and he asked if there's any occasion to which Rosy replied "meron, broken hearted" while pointing at Ate C. bwahaha. Madaya talaga yung date nya hindi nagpakita.

And now here is my loot: Bayo 50% off red cardigan for Christmas, Adidas training gloves and he/she keychain for V and me!

Day 2 Gym, delayed posts and some more

Day 2 - Neri wasn't able to go to the gym because they had badminton that went into a videoke hahaha. Anyways I was so excited I went there. V was already there coz his shift ends at 12 noon. By the time I was about to start he was about to end so I changed into my clothes and had my warm up on the treadmill for 30 minutes. I took a rest for some 5 to 10 minutes and then went on the treadmill for another 30 minutes. There was this new girl who was lifting dumbbells and I was looking at her. Kuya Jingle told me "Ano gusto mo na magbuhat?". I just smiled and said I'll think about it. A couple of minutes later he again asked me and I said yes. The greatest mistake of my life (j/k). I was asked to do some squats while holding a 12 lbs dumbbell on each arm.15 times 2 reps. And then bench pressed with a 5lbs one I think. 16lbs one was used for my pull-ups. The instructor said women always have problems with their flabby arms so thats the reason I need to work it out real hard. haaah haaah. To top it all, I had to run the treadmill again for another 15 minutes to cool down. That was last Friday and until now I can still feel pain on my arms and legs but it's tolerable and I think I'm starting to like it. V said it will be like that for a couple of days and that's ok. By the way, I'm an ectomorph - The extreme ectomorph physique is a fragile and delicate one. The bones are light, joints are small and muscles are slight. The limbs are relatively long in proportion and the shoulders droop. The ectomorph is a linear physique. Straight up and straight down, and may appear longer than he or she really is, due to the length of limbs coupled with lack of muscle mass developed on those limbs. The ectomorph is not naturally powerful and will have to work hard for every ounce of muscle and every bit of strength he or she can gain - http://www.bodybuildingpro.com/. Oh well no pain, no gain.

A couple of weeks ago my sister-in-law, Ate Tin joined the bridal fair at SM Megamall. We went there to see her designs for Embellish Accessories, her own line. My brother told me I was their model so V and I went there to take a peek nyehehehe. Here's a pix of her designs. She does cords, give-aways, earrings, necklace, headpieces and other stuffs. If you have a design in mind she can also do this for you. So if you have upcoming weddings and you need personalized give-aways or accessories please inform me or see her designs at http://embellish.multiply.com/.

Speaking of my sister-in-law, here's some pix of her lovely daughter. This was taken during my birthday last Oct. 20th. Half of the day I spent it with my uber pretty niece. Dana Beatrice is so adorable - the first apo on both sides and my first niece. I don't get to see her often so I missed a lot of her firsts but then again I always look forward to spending time with her whenever time permits. So on my special day, before going to our crusade hubby and I went to their place to play with her. She loves music and lights and she is playing with V's psp hahaha. A 10 month old playing with Loco Roco, so cute! We are all looking forward to her 1st birthday on December.

water princess goes to the gym

Day 1 - The GYM... yup you've read it right! We've done Hip Hop Abs and running every Sunday at the Grandstand (we only did this for like a month or so bleh). The last time I tried toning my arms was months before our wedding. V has been working out for the past couple of months and I have seen improvements. There was this pants that he can't wear before coz it can't fit his legs, but now he can wear them. His waistline also went down a couple of inches considering he just started last September. So I went out last Thursday with my officemate, Neri and we both tried out D Gym at Marvin Plaza. The monthly fee is only P800 and that's with free consultation and instructor. On our first day, we ran on the treadmill for 30 minutes. There was only V, the two of us and another girl at that time coz it was 2pm (after our shift). Right in front of us were flyers from restaurants. We were laughing coz we were thinking that it would just make us hungry but then Kuya Jingle told us that it was more to motivate us to run. "Yan ang dahilan kung bakit kayo nag-gi-gym ngayon". Hahaha. Imagine, for you to lose the calories on 1/2 can of Coke it would take you 30 minutes on the treadmill! After that another 30 minutes on the stationary bicycle which was a little difficult for me. I'm too short for the bicycle even if the instructor already lowered the seat to it's maximum. After that we were asked to sign some forms and Kuya Jingle told us our program. I need to lose 10 lbs and my target goal is 3 months. Although I only need to get rid of a little weight I have to tone my body, specially my J.lo behind (as Neri calls it). I have a bigger lower body so I need to have it proportioned with my upper body. After a few talks, we again went back to the treadmill for another 30 minutes. It was fun fun fun! 1. because me hubby is there and 2. Neri was so kulit! no dull moment with this gal really. After the gym we went out to eat. I wasn't able to grab lunch prior to that coz my shift ends at 1:30pm so we went to ... guess where? Mcdonald's! hahaha. I ordered 1 piece chicken with Coke float (so much for the workout eh?!). "Last time ko na kakain nito bukas ko na lang ka-career-in" was my dialogue. Let's see what happens tomorrow...

vijho and joma's birthday treat

The birthday treat of our October boys, Vijho and Joma pushed through last Saturday after the service. Together with Ate's Leah, Claire, Rosie and Greg we went to Mr. Kabab to have a late dinner. We ordered the SpecialChelo Kabab and Fruit Shakes. Our topic for the night: Passion! Passion has opened its doors to working people who can sing and dance. Last Monday we had 4 people audition and Pastora Pau told us to still recruit other people who might be interested. Saturday we were told that there were already 3 people who passed. We were hoping Ate Grace (former Passion) would audition because we really need an Alto and one who is not "pasaway" and who always has excuses! Well, Clara and I already discussed that we will not be the ones who will remind potential "ethel boobas" their commitment with Passion. We've experienced a former member with a former singing group who always has excuses. I only have one thing to say: "Nag-singing group ka pa?!". We need people who are commited if they want to join Passion. V and I both are working and go out at 1pm (saturday) but still we continue with our ministry and go straight to HDC rehearsals. Our shift starts at 3am and we sleep at around 4 or 5 pm but we wake up at 6:30pm and attend Passion rehearsals from 7:30pm to 9:00pm then sleep at 10pm just to wake up at 12:30am. Geez spell commitment! hahaha! I know most of us in Passion also has to sacrifice other things like reporting early for work and leaving early just to be in the rehearsals. So for this potential pasaway I don' t think he/she can should have any excuse coz everyone has to make sacrifices. To Ate Clara: "I-partner na lang natin yan kay "it"! hahaha.

Oh yeah, we missed Len, Shari and Pole in this celebration! Baka kasi may mag-react na naman! Sabi nga ni Joma: "Eh di kung hindi kasama sa caption eh di hindi, big deal di ba?". This is the exclusive friends. Friends that you are comfortable with and you open up to a certain degree or level, right Ate Clara?

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10 Years Ago (1998):

1. I was in 2nd year college at PUP. I was an irregular student because I shifted from CAS to BBRC.
2. We moved from Sta. Ana to Fairview after spending 18 years of my life there.
3. It was just a few months after my favorite grandma died.

5 Things on Today’s “To Do” List:
1. Post blog
2. Check other sites
3. Sleep
4. Hide V's psp (snickers)
5. Sleep...

5 Things that I would do if I were a millionaire:

1. Give my tithes
2. Buy our dream house and buy a Ferrari (like Bella Cullen's)
3. Build a place for old folks (Golden Acres)
4. Visit Greece and Paris
5. Have my own make-up school (after I've studied)

5 Places I have lived:

1. Punta, Sta. Ana
2. Veterans Village, QC
3. Paco, Manila

5 Jobs I have had:

1. Encoder for Infopage in 1997 back when paging companies were the "in" thing.
2. Administrative Assistant for Pastor JS Weidner under Missions Department
3. IP Relay Operator 5244 for Verizon - Relay service is a public service that makes telephone communication accessible to people who are deaf, hard of hearing or speech disabled. You must be able to have 60 wpm in order to qualify.
4. eBay employee serving North American Customers.

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