Tiring But Fruitful Weekend

The title of this post says it all. It has been a tiring weekend for me. Nonetheless, it is a very fruitful one.

I woke up early Saturday morning to prepare my things for I am moving out from the crib that sheltered me for three months. I never knew that it would be that tiring. From washing to ironing my clothes, cleaning my room, cooking my lunch, washing the dishes, and almost everything. I never had the chance to sleep nor nap.

After moving in to my new home and fixing my things to their new shelter, my housemates and I went to hear the 7:30PM Tagalog Mass nearby. Wonderfully, the Sunday gospel includes my favorite verse in the Bible:

"Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they?"

~ Matthew 6:26

Next in the list is to buy some food in the grocery. After which, that's the only time that I was able to relax a bit and have some chat with my family and friends over the net. Then, we call it a day.

I did not find it that hard to sleep. I don't know, but I guess I am much comfortable to where I am now than before. Or most probably, it is because of God's blessing. Thanks be to God.

The following morning (that is today), I woke up at around 9 in the morning. Enjoyed a small chat with my housemates over a cup of Milo. Clars (my roommate) and I then prepared ourselves to went to Lucky Plaza. I bet you already knew what we did there. I also had to buy some personal stuff.

AND, to reward myself, I have this:

And to satisfy myself more, I did a 3.79KM walk with Clars around my new crib in 57 minutes.

Before calling it a day, allow me to shout what's inside my ♥

"Thank you LORD!"

Attack From All Angles

I can still remember how badly I wanted to have a runner's version of Rajon Rondo's Nike Hyperfuse.

Isn't it nice? Well, that desire did not came into reality. Anyhow, I got my Nike LunarGlide last 2009 from my MVP.

And now, just in time with 2011 NBA All Star Game, Nike launched the Attack from All Angles shoes that will be worn by Kobe Bryant, Kevin Durant, and LeBron James on February 20th.

Here is the full media release:

Inspired by the visual effects of today’s Hollywood blockbuster, Nike Basketball designers took cues from the movie industry when creating special colorways for the 2011 All-Star Game.

When Kobe Bryant, Kevin Durant and LeBron James step on to the All-Star stage February 20th, the shoes they wear will be as bold and dynamic as the players that compete in them.

All three shoes – the Nike Zoom Kobe VI, LEBRON 8 V/2 and the Nike Zoom KD III – will feature lenticular material in key areas throughout the shoe to create the illusion of three-dimensional moving images.

The lenticular pattern is best seen on the tongue tops. On the Nike Zoom Kobe VI, Kobe’s logo morphs into the West graphic. On the LEBRON 8 V/2 the East graphic morphs into LeBron’s iconic lion symbol. And on the Nike Zoom KD III, Kevin Durant’s logo morphs into the West graphic.

For more information, visit nikebasketball.com.

Nike Zoom Kobe VI

LEBRON 8 V/2

Nike Zoom KD III

I am not really a Kobe fan (as most of you may know); but I have to say that I like the Kobe VI more among these three. I just wanted, of course, for the color to be green *wink*

I'm Back

I’m back… and it really feels good to be back. Finally, I could have something to lessen, if not get rid of, this homesick thingy. Did someone miss me? I really got a lot of things in mind to blog about. And yes, I still got that weird behavior of blogging in my mind (if you know what I’m talking about).

Anyhow, let me start with something light. I don’t want this post to contain so much emotions, as I am “emotionally stressed” this past few days that I have been to the extremes.

It is exactly eighty four (84) days since I set my foot in this foreign land. And I am already beginning my countdown. It is exactly 98 more days to go and I’ll be having my family beside me once more. ***uberly excited***

Okay, that’s a teaser for now. Allow me to share you some of my pictures as I get around Singapore (and Kuala Lumpur). Expect more posts from me from now on. See you around. *wink*

One of the accomplishments I had here in Singapore was when I was able to complete the Simbang Gabi last Yuletide Season. Nine evening masses in nine different churches.

Spent Christmas at Jurong Bird Park with BurpRunner.

My 6K run at Lower Pierce Reservoir.

At Singapore National Museum with Quay and Vhanie. We had the chance to take a sneak of the Pompeii Exhibit.

Gels at SG. Thanks for the listening ears!

Genting Highlands with my sister and BurpRunner.

I can't help but be amazed by the magnificent beauty of Petronas Towers. I could stare at it for hours and still be amazed.

Universal Studios Singapore with my sister and BurpRunner. We enjoyed the rides! Human Galactica :)

The main reason why I was able to blog again. :)

Just The Way You Are

I know I haven’t been blogging much since I set my foot here in a foreign land. My apologies. I just need to catch up with a lot of things. I as well need to settle myself down. I’ve been here for 84 days and I must say I had observed a lot everyday.

A common observation is the way people here dress up. It seems like that they really don’t care at all. Wearing short shorts and short skirts is common for women. I could hardly see anyone wearing something that won’t show any skin. I can’t even remember seeing anyone wearing nursing scrubs. Well, back in the Philippines, it won’t last a day that I won’t see someone wearing one. Maybe, nursing is at boom in our country.

For office people, wearing uniform is not a must. Most probably because people here came from different nation and would really dress up differently. As for me, I did not embrace the local culture. I still wear what I am comfortable at wearing – slacks and blouse.

When I get back in my country, the place where I belong, I guess there won’t be any big difference in the way I dress up. Just the same old brand new me who prefers uniforms than dresses. I need not to change anyhow. Like what my favorite song tells, I prefer to be, “Just The Way You Are” (I Am).