Shiela Edelman's Randomness :*)

Day 001: 179 lbs. beauty

2012-01-28T19:48:00.013-05:00

Day 001
17 January 2012

"Big is beautiful."

I'm a true believer of that philosophy. Because whatever your size is, however you look at or think of yourself, you're a creation of beauty.

But let me add another line to that: Big is beautiful. Healthy is even more beautiful.

Now, that no longer debates with the size issues.

And when it comes to living healthy, I plead guilty. So, I'm simply like any other plump lady out there who often times think of misbehaving with food; going for a workout yet would end up un-worked-out; ordering Starbucks' venti-sized Java Chip as my "little cup" (yes, little cup) of comfort, lols; and just spending an entire weekend like a lazy potato on the couch.

Imagine those... those aren't beautiful. Those don't sound and look pleasing. Those are my unhealthy habits. And well, those were responsible for my fat-gain over the past months.

So what a 179 lbs. beauty needs to do to be beautifully healthy? Burn the fats. Slim down. Manage what I eat. Manage and maintain a better weight. Bring back the discipline. Start now.

Yes, I've already started with my Pro-Plus Program at Marie France.

And my first treatment was the 25-minute half-body Fat Mobilization System (FMS).

As how it was explained to me, this treatment can burn up to 2,000 calories in just a single 25-minute session. And the burning of calories can last up to 48 hours. Wow! That's why according to my program plan I only need to do this treatment every other day because the effect of the solution can last for almost two days! ;*) Cool ei!

And well yes, this treatment is literally "cool" and no-sweat slimming means because it's colddd! The feel on your skin or body is like walking through a winter night in your spring clothes... but if you've never experienced winter, imagine this: the coldness is like when you're chewing five Mentos all together followed by a plunge of iced-cold water! Lols! That's how cold it is ;*P.

So while waiting for the 25-minute buzz-off, I also took photos of the treatment room. Very clean and cozy, right? :*) It's not like I'm losing weight here; it's like I'm just taking time to relax and chill, lols... yes, chill! ;*P

I had a great start with my Marie France program :*). This 179 lbs. beauty is looking forward to be "___ lbs. beautiful and healthy." ;*). Soon. Watch out. ;*)

Marie France Pro-Plus Challenge

2012-01-28T12:05:00.021-05:00

DAY 000
16 January 2012

"Get the body you want..."

...and I will get mine soon - the first step: Marie France Pro-Plus Program! :*).

Yes, I enrolled in the program and I can't wait for the 100th day, haha! :*)

I visited the Marie France Makati branch (GT Tower, Ayala) on 16 January 2012.

Before signing up for the program, I had my free weight consulation and body analysis with Ms. Janet Vergara, Marie France Figure Consultant / Slimming Counselor (thanks Ruthie for taking the pictures!) ;*)

Oh my, look at that "back"! That's kind of bigger compared when I arrived Philippines on May 2011, yay! :*P lols!

Talk about the consultation, Ms. Janet checked on my current weight, vital statistics, body fat (using a clipper) and Body Mass Index (BMI). She also checked on my lifestyle and other weight-loss activities.

I told her that I was once very active (by that, I meant everyday... or better defined, addicted, hahaha :*P) with gym training and workout classes (please check on my I Lost It At The Club adventures from my Blog Tags on the left). But due to my busy schedule with work and other priorities, it kind of limits my time now to go on regular training and workouts (probably, the reason too why I got that "back", lols!). Well, no confusion, competition and credibility-questioning on that. Allow me to say it clear - I've always been proud and thankful for the efforts and support my trainers (Fitness Zone Brunei) have provided me. Proof that gym workouts work - take a look! :*).

And more than the weight loss, I liked the agility, endurance and stamina that I developed from regular workouts. It's different. That's why I miss gym. But what can a busy, slowly-getting-fat-again lady do? I don't think just cherishing those sweaty fun sessions at the gym will save my ass and thighs from the after effects of daily breakfast of four Choco Honey-dipped or Choco Butternut Dunkin Donuts (note, DONUTS not MUNCHKINS) plus two servings of Nescafe Brown & Creamy 3-in-1 Coffee (well, I'm not blaming the food, I'm blaming my sweet-tooth :*P). Of course, if my schedule won't allow me to workout, I should find weight loss means that will compliment my busy life. And that's when I decided to give Marie France a go.

There, I signed the contract! :*) Officially, I'm losing weight again, but this time, the high-tech, non-surgical Marie France way!

After my consultation, Ms. Janet showed me my personalized Marie France Pro-Plus Program, which was based on my target weight loss goal and problem areas (fatty areas). True enough, the program is only requiring me to attend a 30-minute session two to three times a week.

Next, I was able to meet my Marie France Doctor and Nutritionist, Dr. Palaruan.

He checked on my food intake history for the last 24 hours (the donuts were a revelation, hahaha). After checking on my lifestyle and eating habits, he advised me on how to divide my meals in a healthy, proper manner, which will not leave me starving or craving at any time of the day :*). That's really interesting :*).

Before I left the center, I also got a chance to meet Marie France Chief Nurse Therapist, Ms. Boots.

Now, I'm into another weight loss adventure :*). By the way, I have to admit that I'm a gym-addict but since I wanted to test the 100% result of Marie France, I decided to put my addiction to sleep - pretty hard decision ei. So, goodbye to Body Combat, Spinning, Body Pump, Circuit Training, Fun Runs and Yoga for NOW :*) - will be back after 100 days ;*) that's a promise!

For now, it's just Marie France and me versus my bil-bil, lay-lay na taba sa braso, lay-lay na taba sa hita at mukhang-parating-busog na tiyan :*P.

If you want to have a free private, professional consultation (just to know how your figure is and what are your problem areas) or to know more about the program I enrolled in - the Marie France Pro-Plus Program, you may call their Manila inquiry line +632 894 26 39. By the way, if you will call from your mobile, don't forget to include +632, even if you're within Philippines. First time I called that number without the area code I was directed to a mobile user - whoever he is, SORRY! :*) . I think my Globe handyphone automatically dialled it as +63917 894 26 39 :*P.

Enjoy and well, good luck to my new weight-loss adventure! ;*)

Edelman Meets Voortman

2012-01-28T11:36:00.005-05:00

First-time encounter with Voortman Fudge Striped Oatmeal Cookies equals my non-stop thoughts and tweeting about each bite :*)... read on my thread :*) Lols!

"I can't stop feasting on you!" :*P #VoortmanOatmealCookies

"You're naturally good at giving me pleasures..." :*P #VoortmanOatmealCookies

"Moaning with every bite..." :*P #VoortmanOatmealCookies

"I like it in private!" :*P #VoortmanOatmealCookies

"I like it in public!" :*P #VoortmanOatmealCookies

"I like it round and brown!" :*P #VoortmanOatmealCookies

"Tonight, you're mine... just mine!" :*P #VoortmanOatmealCookies

"The big O..." :*P #VoortmanOatmealCookies

"Enjoyin' it with lights on!" :*P #VoortmanOatmealCookies

"Sorry baby, I just found a new love..." :*P #VoortmanOatmealCookies

"The way to a woman's heart..." :*P #VoortmanOatmealCookies

"The reason why I cancelled our date tonight... ":*P #VoortmanOatmealCookies

"The reason why I hung up on you..." :*P #VoortmanOatmealCookies

"The reason why I can't spend the night with you..." :*P #VoortmanOatmealCookies

Meet my Boo ;*P

2011-09-11T02:03:00.004-04:00

Him: You better let everybody know that you got a new boyfriend...
Me: Such a demanding boyfriend! ;*P lols!
Him: I know, but that's me...

OK Boo, as instructed, here it is... Everyone, meet my Boo ;*D And he's all mine! (He likes it when I say that, lols).

Rexona Adventure Run 2011 (10km)

2011-08-29T08:57:00.030-04:00

Rexona Adventure Run 2011
24 July 2011
SM Mall of Asia, Pasay City, Philippines
Category: 10KM
Race Bib No.: 3699
Running buddy: Catherine Yap (3700)
*Sorry for the late posting of pics friendship, know these were outdated, hehe*
Assembly time: 4AM

Other categories:
3KM / 5KM / 21KM

After-run Activities:
Rexona Adventure Hub
Photowall / Zorb Maze / Free Fall / Wall Climbing / Zipline / Bungee

Our race results:

Yamaha Run for Heroes 2011 (21KM Run)

2011-07-10T03:56:00.015-04:00

Yamaha Run for Heroes 2011
3 July 2011
Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City, Philippines
Category: Yellow, 21KM (my first ever 21km!)
Race Bib No.: 1957
Running buddies: Catherine Yap (1958) and Dominique Maravilla (1959)
Assembly time: 4AM
Gunshot: 5.10AM

Other categories:
Blue, 3KM / Red, 5KM / Green, 10KM

Thanks to Cathypie and Bam for joining me in this marathon. It's been years since I last saw you -- and this marathon was a reunion of our friendship :*)

Proud to be the "LAST RUNNERS FOR 21KM", hahaha!
We did great, ladies! Cheers! Until next run!

Philippine Run 2011 (10KM Run)

2011-07-09T22:43:00.018-04:00

Philippine Run 2011
12 June 2011
SM Mall of Asia, Manila, Philippines
Category: Yellow, 10KM - "Kalayaan"
Race Bib No.: 03-3054
Running buddy: Manuel Edralin (03-3053)
Assembly time: 5AM
Gunshot: 6AM

Other categories:
Red, 3KM - "KKK"
Blue, 5KM - "Aguinaldo"

Boys in my thought bubbles

2011-06-25T05:24:00.011-04:00

"Damn me! Damn me! Damn me! Yes, Shielababes, damn you! You know yourself too well - that if you let an impression of a male specie get into your mind, then everything about you is a MESS! And the past two weeks were days completely bagged in your disaster sack!"

Fine. I messed up again. It was my choice. So damn me. My 'normal' daily routine took an abnormal turn. I woke up late (just check my work time card). I couldn't focus properly on my chores. I wasn't able to prioritize my "me time". I couldn't focus too well on projects to write and think about. I let my self suffer from 'sensual imagination' the whole day, every damn day. I wasn't inspired at all; rather, floated. And these were all because of men, men, men fucking my brains, LOLs! ;*P...

There's MICH. The Italian percussionist of Orchestra Citta de Firenze... Wee, I could still remember his musky scent until now :) hahaha! well, he's hot and I wish I really took the move to ask for his email that night after their performance at the Toyota Classics 2010 (Brunei). Damn, I asked him to take a picture with me but never took it as an opportunity as well to ask for his email??? Just one question @_@, and I allowed myself to miss it!

There's FUDGE. Hmmm... He was one of those men at the gym I happened to admire :). Please, it was in a good way. And well, he's taken and officially committed -- so, not because I thought about him again, it does mean "something" again... NOPE! :*) I just miss those random, yet genuinely friendly chats I had with him at the gym :*)

There's JIMMY. My baby... my Momoy... my ex-special friend... by "ex", I meant extra special friend, hahaha :*). Well, seriously, I miss him -- BIG TIME! I just thought about him again. What might have been if we're still in good terms? Will we see each other again? And if that happens, will he ever talk to me again? BIG SIGH... Feels good to reminisce our food, camera and fun times together... :(

There's JAMES. My french fries, and very good friend from Belford. Few days back, we chatted again. And for the third time around, he said to me "What might have been if we really took the chance?" Yeah, what might have been... that made me think of him again, about us. I guess, I won't be single by now, hahaha :*)

There's JUDE. My Muffin and my Private Nurse, hahaha :*) damn, I miss him so much! I miss those times we would attend Body Pump class together at the gym. I miss his sweet, little squeezes on my muffin belly, hahaha! I miss caressing his tummy and back. I miss gliding my fingers on his shirt's neckline at random. I miss holding his hands. Above all, I miss kissing him at random times while we're at the gym: when I pass by him at the weights area; before my spinning class; before his pump class (when I can't attend the class with him); and the best part, after our Body Pump and my Body Combat workouts because we're both sweaty and "horny" I guess, hahaha (talk about endorphins, baby, hahaha!). I miss you, Muffin!!!!!!!!! :*) I hope to spend summer nights with you next year at Marinduque (oh, I so love and miss that island where my Dad grew up -- and well, where my Muffin grew up as well, yeee!) *he knows I like him badly, so I don't mind if he reads this ;*P*

There's MANUEL. My new running buddy... Sh*t! Don't hate me buddy if you get to read this ;*) Hahaha! I just find you so damn HOTTTTTTT! ;*) Let's hang out and get drunk ;*) Just for fun and bonding ;*) But I can't promise I will behave, hahaha ;*) See you soon!

There's ARCHIE. OK, I won't mention any loud and lewd intent here -- he's a religious kind :). He's one of my best boy friends :*). I just can't wait to have a nice dinner and chat with him again :) Our conversation is always substantial :*).

There's JOJO. My Tapsilove -- from Tapsilog + love... coz he's good at cooking tapsilog and I love him ;*). Again, he's one of my best boy friends, and I miss him ;*) I really like it when I embrace him and he would carry me with my legs up around his waist (like what he did during my birthday party); when he would crack crabs for me (honestly, I don't know how to do that); when he would say I'm amazing and one-of-a-kind; when he would kiss me; and when he would really show his big love and care for me randomly ;*) miss you buddy! Looking forward to have a private getaway with you, hahaha! ;*)

...and MORE BOYS. Damn, they all fitted in my head -- I must have big brains! LOLs! But thinking about them could have been all worth it if it has given me at least one man in that span of two messed-up weeks... but not... LOLs ;*P

Sorry career and self for the past two messed-up weeks :*) I'll be more mindful next time -- but I can't promise that I would stop thinking about boys again, hahaha! I LOVE THEM! ;*P

I will miss you, Amin!

2011-03-31T03:42:00.010-04:00

If you were at Jollibee Kiulap during lunch today and you saw a crazy plump missy in her gym clothes and busy forming something with her Jollibee French Fries on the tray -- well, I'm proud to say "that's ME!", lols!

Yeah, I was crazy scribbling something out of my fries and that photo above was the output ;*). And it's for my gym, Body Combat, Jollibee and 2-piece Chicken Joy buddy, Amin ;*)
Thanks to him for being one of my best buddies in Brunei, specifically, at Fitness Zone ;*).

The fascination for Body Combat class (we love to to attend it)... the fascination for anything and everything "elephant" (actually that was from Kris Allen's The Truth, lols...)... the fascination for Jollibee french fries and 2-piece Chicken Joy (if in details: the breast part and skin, lols... "Here's your breast!"... what a line, lols)... the fascination to invite Wu Chun for more hi-tea and Jollibee sessions (Mmm, we're actually not fans, we're just building that friendship with him lols)... and the fascination for more other crazy stuffs, lols ;*)
Well, good luck to you buddy! ;*) Enjoy your attachment with Brunei Shell, as well as enjoy your stay in Seria... and more to that, enjoy and do well with your university studies in UK by September this year ;*) You really are a smart person so I believe you'll do well in your field ;*) All the best, future Engineer, hahaha! And I hope you won't give up your Body Jam and Body Combat training goal as well ;*) Hope to see you teaching those classes in the future, hahaha ;*)

And wherever you are, wherever I am, we shall see each other again ;*) that's a promise! Pinky promise! Lols! ;*) I will definitely miss you much, much, much!!!!

Fitness Zone Serusop Grand Opening 2-hour Spinning Marathon

2011-03-15T03:19:00.009-04:00

Fitness Zone Serusop Grand Opening
2-hour Spinning Marathon
13 February 2011
4PM - 6PM
Fitness Zone Grounds, Serusop, Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei Darussalam

Winners:
First Place: Alim Bison
Second Place: Shamaizar Shadan
Third Place: Shielababes Edelman

Thanks to my loving friends for the support, shouts and pictures ;*).
And thanks to Yukie (Wu Chun's fan from Hong Kong) and of course to one of Wu Chun's fans who took the awarding photo, a.k.a. my kiss-on-Chun's-cheek moment, lols ;*)

Fitness Zone Serusop Grand Opening Charity Walkathon

2011-03-15T02:22:00.006-04:00

Fitness Zone Serusop Grand Opening
Charity Walkathon
13 February 2011
6AM - 7AM

Warm-up exercise led by Fitness Zone instructors :*)

With my walkathon buddy, Amin ;*)
The activity was supported also by Wu Chun's fans, who flew all the way from Hong Kong, Taiwan, Japan and other countries :*)

Free flowing Revive and Red Bull after the marathon, cools! ;*)

Fitness Zone Kiulap CNY 2011 Celebration

2011-02-12T01:40:00.015-05:00

FITNESS ZONE KIULAP CHINESE NEW YEAR 2011 CELEBRATION
10 February 2011, Thursday
Fitness Zone Kiulap Branch, Kiulap, Brunei Darussalam
7.30PM to 9.00PM
Lion Dance + Glow-in-the-dark Lion Dance + Fireworks Show + Fun shots with friends and Wu Chun ;*)

Amin baby, sorry, I snatched some of your pics! Lols! Peace and hugs! ;*P

Fitness Zone Staff and members waiting for the Lion Dance to start...

The Lion Dance... RAWRRRRR!!!! Lols! ;*)

Wu Chun lighting the firecrackers... and I think he got caught by the first cracks... but he's OK :*)...

Picture taking "again" while waiting for the Glow-in-the-dark Lion Dance to start :*)

The Glow-in-the-dark Lion Dance... :( but it didn't glow....... there should have been total shutdown of lights that night for it to take effect ;*)

The Fireworks Show ;*) awesomeeeeee!

Photo op with Wu Chun ;*)

And more fun shots with friends after the celebration ;*)

Simply ME :*)

2011-02-11T02:23:00.001-05:00

070111: My Jolly Birthday Dinner

2011-01-25T03:14:00.016-05:00

SHIELABABES' BIRTHDAY BASH (PART 2)

7 January 2011, Friday
8PM to 10PM
Jollibee Serusop Branch, Brunei

Jolly birthday to me! Jolly birthday to me! Jolly birthday, jolly birthday! Jolly birthday to me! :*) LOLS!

Yeah, celebrating my big day ain't over yet :*). After my short notice birthday lunch, me and my dear friends got together again for a "jolly" dinner :*)... And by "jolly", I'm pertaining to the orange, fat, happy bee -- Jollibee :*), hahaha!
After our workout at Fitness Zone Serusop, we went straight to the bee's place, which is in a building just fronting the gym (temptation spot, hahaha). Of course, not to miss for the night was the glorious 2-piece Jolly Chicken Joy, plus extra rice! :*) Yum, yum, yum! Hahaha!
Again, thanks to my dear friends for celebrating my big day with me :*).

Thanks to Lydia for the yummy cake :*).
And thanks to Jollibee Serusop for making my jolly birthday dinner a jolly kiddie party :*), hahaha! They gave me a chocolate sundae, Hetty party hats and Jollibee items as birthday gifts! They also allowed us to use the birthday party area, perfect! :*) Finally, I've experienced a kiddie party at Jollibee :*)! Hahaha! So loved it!

070111: My Italian Birthday Lunch

2011-01-25T00:33:00.012-05:00

SHIELABABES' BIRTHDAY BASH (PART 1)
7 January 2011, Friday
12NN to 2PM
Grazie Mauri Italian Restaurant, Gadong, Brunei

It was my big day ;*)... Yey! I dressed up in my newly bought top and skirt. I put on my make up. And I headed for a happy day that I truly deserve ;*), lols!

Thanks to all my FB friends who flooded my wall with their loving greetings ;*).

Thanks also to my LTSB friends who managed to join me for an Italian lunch at Grazie Mauri, even it was on a short notice, hahaha! ;*). If it wasn't my day, you may have poked my head for not informing you guys so soon about this lunch gathering -- for some of you has prepared lunch at home ;*). Well, I know you guys as food lovers, so on a long or short note, I know I can always count on you, lols ;*).
And to Jojo, Benjo and Mary, thank you so much for the lovely bouquet of roses ;*). So sweet of you guys ;*). And to Maninay Tiffany, thank you for the "bridal-like-bouquet" ;*). Hope it's a sign that I'm going to be a "bride" soon, lols! ;*).
Thank you so much! I so love you guys! A million hugs and kisses ;*).

A look back at my 2010: "My Wall of Craziness, Randomness and Tenderness" (Part 2)

2011-01-21T22:44:00.041-05:00

...And yes, there's more random, crazy and meaningful wall posts, lols! Told you, I'm a Facebook bug ;-P hahaha! Like what I've said from PART 1, with the past weeks that I was clearing up my Facebook wall, I thought of compiling most of the shoutouts and/or posts just before I dumped them :*). Some were plain crazy. Some were meant for someone. Some were funny. Some were honest expressions from my heart. And some were meaningful :*). Again, enjoy reading! Hugs!

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1 October 2010, 5.31pm
"I'M SOOOO SORRY :*)"
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1 October 2010
"Jimmy, this is for you for being such a jerk since yesterday until today ;-D Lol! Peace... You know I love calling you JERK (like how you love to call me bitch), boo boo, bleh, titty titty bang bang! ;-P"
~~~
6 October 2010, 8.04pm
"Jimmy, I hate you baby!!!!!!! '_' you spoiled my schedule... I'm supposed to be doing 'overtime swimming in the pool' now and not 'overtime proofreading at work'... bleh! Lol! ;-P"
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7 October 2010, 4.54pm
"If you have a wonderful husband, fiance or boyfriend that works hard to take care of you and would do anything for you, then repost this as your status to give the honest good men out there the recognition they deserve. Because great men are few and far between..."
~~~
7 October 2010, 5.11pm
"I like it in the closet... ;*)"
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9 October 2010, 2.52pm
"Please don't open my office duffel bag -- I'M HIDING TWO BIG FRIED CHICKEN BREASTS IN THERE ;-D Lol!"
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9 October 2010
"HUG a TREE... or HUG ME? ;*) Lol!"
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11 October 2010, 2.08pm
"Don't rely on someone else for your happiness and self-worth. Only you can be responsible for that. If you can't love and respect yourself, no one else will be able to make that happen. Accept who you are - completely; the good and the bad - and make changes as you see fit - not because you think someone else wants you to be different. ~ Stacey Charter"
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12 October 2010, 2.58pm
"I LOVE YOU!!!... bakit sa Facebook ang daling i-shout out; pero pag face-to-face, ang hirap na ;*) Hahaha!" (I LOVE YOU! Why in Facebook it's so easy to shout-out, but when face-to-face, it's so hard...)
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12 October 2010
"Since I can't say it, just let me post it! Lol! ;*) Effect of bedroom boredom! No gym for 2 days, damn! ;*) After 70+ trial shots, this one's for YOU ;*) Lol! Nytienyt, tsup! ;*)"
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13 October 2010
"Shielababe's Doodle of the Day: 'Begging Upside-Down Man' :*) Lol! To all my boys, don't be mad yah, just for fun ;*) You know how much I love you guys, and how much you inspire me, hahaha ;*) Hugs and kisses to all of you ;*) Hehe."
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13 October 2010, 11.59pm
"I gained 2 KILOS in 2 MONTHS!!! @_@ Shoottt! I terribly need my boys now to torture me (Ferdie, Ansel, Boy and Zeerul)... Hahaha! Damn 2 KILOS! ;-P
~~~
15 October 2010, 12.48am
"Dad, if you got a Facebook, maybe you will throw me to your home island because of my crazy pics and posts, lol! But I know you love me, so you will forgive me ;*) Don't worry Dad, I'm still the same disciplined girl. But I made a big mistake and I'm sorry. I regretted. I cried. If your still alive, I know you will hug me and cry with me, and I wish we still had that chance. Well, your crazy girl is moving on now. 'Coz like what you always say: 'kayang-kaya ni Leleng ko yan.' Happy Birthday, Dad. I love you and I miss you."
~~~
15 October 2010, 3.19pm
"Crazy chat with my sister Snooky...
Sis: (serious mode) alwasy remember, don't be hard on yourself, you didn't do anything wrong...
Me: it's OK... for sure if he's still alive, he'll be depressed with what had happened...
Sis: Bakit naman? San ba ma-de-depress? Sa outcome ng personal life you?
Me: Hindi -- sa pagiging gaga ko, lol :*)
... (Gaga ka nga Shielababes, lol)"
~~~
16 October 2010, 11.21am
"1st person to comment here will be my profile picture for 24 hours. 2nd person, your last name will be my last name for two days. 3rd person, I will say I'm married to you for a week. 4th person, I will write on your wall saying 'I love you.' 5th person can ask me any question in private :*). Post this in your wall also if you're brave... dare from my friend, hahaha... so give me a good roll friends :-)."
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16 October 2010
"I'm just a chubby pink Piggy posted in front of a boy, asking HIM to LOVE ME... :*) Lol! Spoofing Julia Robert's line in Notting Hill :*) Happy day all!"
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17 October 2010, 7.50pm
"Shielababes is cleaning up the messes she created since 6 months ago..."
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18 October 2010, 4.29pm
"Random talk with my male client during our project meeting:
Wu: Shiela, how come you look thinner and thinner?
Me: Coz I want to get married (laugh)...
Wu: (laugh) Shiela, men nowadays don't like thin women anymore. Believe me. You're getting the message wrong...
Me: Come on. OK, tell me a good reason why shold I believe you...
Wu: We, men, want our women plump -- coz it feels better when we hug them ;-)
...(OK, who said I'm thin??? I'm plump! I'm plump! Lol!)"
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19 October 2010, 10.38pm
"Paano mag-food trip after ng back-to-back workout: First, isalin ang rice galore sa malaking bowl; second, ibuhos at paapawin ang ulam sa ibabaw ni rice; last, sumubo at ngumuya habang naka-Indian sit sa kama at nagfe-Facebook :*) Thank you to my personal chef :) may smiley pa, hahaha :*) Sarap mag-food trip!"
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19 October 2010, 11.22pm
"Naisip habang kinakain si Shoboboy :D -- Si Shoboboy na ang bago kong mahal. Kaya Momoy, sorry ka na lang. Goodbye ng Air Supply ang drama mo! Dahil naniniwala ako sa kasabihang 'you should love someone who will noursih you', and obviously, si Shoboboy yun noh, hahaha :D"
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20 October 2010
"Syakirah dear, a simple gift for your hard efforts during your exams :D It's not yet the love poem book that I have promised, but still a romantic classic :D As the book said, 'Only by taking the route to self-knowledge can they (the couple) reach a mature understanding of each other and find lasting commitment'. I hope to see you soon :D Hugs and kisses."
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21 October 2010, 11.43am
":D I love gays. They're fabulous and they're a life's cheer... From my friend: please put this as your status if you know or love someone who is gay. My wish is that people will understand that being gay is neither a disease nor a choice - people who are gay are not looking for a cure, but fo acceptance and equal rights."
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21 October 2010, 12.51pm
"Diving next month! :D Yeah baby! I should get an underwater toy to capture the smile of Nemo, hahaha! :D"
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22 October 2010, 5.00pm
"Always remember to be happy :D because you never know who's falling in love with your smile."
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24 October 2010
"Welcome back Jhunie Pao :D I'm happy that you're back... but I hate you coz you're really sexir than me now >;( hmp! It's not a joke, hak hak hak :D I know you'll get fat again, hahaha :D Let's eat! Let's eat! :D"
~~~
25 October 2010, 11.36pm
"mmmmm....... 19cm"
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26 October 2010, 12.25pm
"Shielababes is sooooooo craving for Jollibee's Large French Fries, 2-piece Fried Chicken Breasts and Yam Pearl Cooler :D hehe"
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26 October 2010, 3.26pm
"Shielababes is single... NOT DOUBLE :D hahaha!"
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26 October 2010, 9.29pm
"Bakit si Jollibee at KFC hinahabol... ako hindi :D wahahaha!"
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29 October 2010
"I miss you... Please be My Penguin :*)... really cute and sweet comic strip :*)"
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30 October 2010, 10.13am
"The sun is hot and nice outside :*) Take a walk and enjoy :*) Happy Saturday all!"
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30 October 2010, 1.01pm
"Each of us represents a star in Heaven. Sometimes we shine with the rest; sometimes we twinkle alone; and sometimes, when we least expect it, we make someone else's dreams come true :D Friends, isn't it nice to think that you're my stars and I'm yours? Indeed, we're blessings to each other :D."
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31 October 2010, 8.14pm
"Two weeks torture??? Can I do it? @_@ for the glory of fitness, dang! :D"
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1 November 2010, 3.34pm
"Be my boyfriend? :D hahaha!"
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2 November 2010, 7.57pm
"Staring at your eyes and smile melts me :) How I wish you're mine officially... I'm missing the feel of your cheeks brushing onto my cheeks; and that musky scent of you... sigh... :*)"
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3 November 2010
"Funny how we sometimes SAY NOTHING when we MEAN EVERYTHING... awwwww..."
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5 November 2010
"This 1-piece KFC chicken is good enough for me, wahahaha :D Yummmmmm!"
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7 November 2010, 5.11pm
"Physically present at the gym... but mentally present at Jollibee :D wahahaha!"
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8 November 2010
"If you and that someone can get really silly, crazy, nutty, goofy and childish, then both of you are sharing something really special -- real love :D."
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8 November 2010, 5.20pm
"Funny yet witty conversation with kid Abby"
Abby: (while touching my nails) Auntie, I want to grow my nails also
(Overheard by her dad, the dad said: Abby, Auntie wants to grow her nails 'coz she's looking for a boyfriend.")
Me: Yes, Abby. I'm growing my nails 'coz I'm looking for a boyfriend...
Abby: (read this, really witty answer from a kid)... then you will scratch your boyfriend with your long nails...
...(Oh no! Sushsss Abby! :D Hahaha!)
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9 November 2010
"I had a good chat with my two sisters (in Phils) over lunch :D... I miss you!"
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10 November 2010, 2.12pm
"What's good about dating a 'Plus Size' woman? 'Plus' means there's always the 'added benefits' hahaha ;-D"
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11 November 2010, 9.54am
"It's really hard 'not to care' when 'you really care'... sigh... Cupid, please teach me how to be insensitive and naive even just for 'that person'... :( I know it's heartless and it's not 'so Shiela', but just for this one person --- pleaseeeeeee... :/"
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12 November 2010, 9.18am
"If you have a best friend that will drop everything for you, be there for you through thick and thin, love you unconditionally even with all your faults, be the first one to pick you up when you fall, and give you a kick on the butt if necessary, then copy and paste this as your status.... he or she will know who they are..."
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12 November 2010, 9.26pm
"Okrayan yet meaningful talk with Tiffany in his car last night :D:
Me: You can keep that mints; I have a lot. It's my habit to keep mints in my bag 'in case of emergency'
Tiff: Why naman?
Me: Of course, who knows I might suddenly get kissed by someone -- at least I'm ready :D
Tiff: Ambisyosa!!! (So ambitious!)
Me: (So confident) I'm not ambitious noh... I'm just a positive thinker! :D Hahaha!"
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13 November 2010, 11.20am
"Gym, I must see you tonight! :D"
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13 November 2010, 11.39am
"Frankie & Zaidi: Boys, hiking this Sunday is cancelled :D I'm not free for the last two weekends of the month, so let's re-schedule it to December :D See you around :D"
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15 November 2010, 1.22pm
"I choose to stop -- 'coz things will be better that way..."
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16 November 2010, 11.17am
"I'm proud to say, I'm lucky to have these friends: (1) friends who support you with your loved guy and say you're more gorgeous than his girlfriend or 'Shie, he's here! Come over!'; (2) and friends who give you a good slap by saying 'Pak! Pak! Ilusyonada! Hahaha!'... and I'm thankful. K'se for sure, kapag nasabunutan ako ng girlfriend, lahat yan ready to give me, not a helping hand -- but 'SUKLAY'! Hahaha!"
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16 November 2010, 2.36pm
"Shielababes, you can d better than that! ~ insensitive side of me talking to me :P lol!"
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16 November 2010, 3.21pm
"Shiela Sweetie, you're a bitch! But I still love you... ~ my ex... Boo! Lol! :D"
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17 November 2010, 11.32am
"Nandito si Muffin sa gym :*) Naka-kiss na naman ako! Wahahaha! :*)"
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18 November 2010, 10.09am
"I love how my boys need me and trust me -- for example, getting an early morning call from one of them just to ask me if I can check some sexy swimming trunks for him :D Lols! Jhunie Pao, don't worry, I'll search for the best ever trunks for you! :D Hakhakhak!"
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18 November 2010
"Jhunie Pao, it's so hard to look for that string trunks you want :P hahaha! But I saw this yellow bikini trunks perfect for your size and bod :D it's bikini, so it should be sexy :D there's also black, perfect for your tattoo :D let's shop for it later, better to fit first before buying :D"
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19 November 2010, 1.42pm
"The most wasted of all days is the one without laughter. ~ E.e. Cummings :D So, laugh-out-loud people, don't waste each day. Have fun everyday and enjoy life :D."
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20 November 2010, 9.32am
"I got a feeling, that today's gonna be a GOOD GOOD DAY! :D So nice to see my friendships shoutouts today -- everyone is excited! Wee! Tiffany, please don't forget the fabulous flowers for the ladies later :D To the rest, please don't forget your bikinis, trunks, Hawaiian outfit, Santa hat, Christmas gifts, camera and chowchow! ADVANCE MERRY MERRY ALOHA CHRISTMAS EVERYONE! :D"
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20 November 2010, 10.50am
"Oh I don't want a lot for Christmas. This is all I'm asking for. I just want my Baby standing right outside my door. Oh I just want you for my own more than you could ever know. Make my wish come true, Baby, all I want for Christmas is... You" :D For MY BABY, who's not talking to me for weeks, lol :D and for all my friends who will celebrate an early Christmas with me tonight :D"
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23 November 2010, 2.49pm
"Relationships are like glass -- sometimes, it's better to leave them broken thatn try to hurt yourself putting it back together."
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23 November 2010, 4.29pm
"Don't cry because it's over... SMILE because it happened :D"
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24 November 2010, 12.58pm
"People are made to be loved and things are made to be used. The confusion in the world is 'people are being used and things are being loved'. Sad but true."
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25 November 2010, 10.41pm
"A good lover is not the man who sleeps with different women every night; but the one who sleeps with just ONE WOMAN within his whole life :D"
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25 November 2010, 4.02pm
"To all my friendships, please remind me that I'm a bitch... I'm adventurous... and no one can stop me! :D I seriously need your positive energy now :D Mwah! Pakisampal na rin ako kapag nakita niyo ko :D Hahaha!"
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30 November 2010, 10.24am
"I'm back -- with two terrible souvenirs: bruise on my left knee and wound on my right knee @_@ can't remember how did I get them, lol :D"
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1 December 2010
"Change your Facebook profile picture to a cartoon from your childhood and invite your friends to do the same :D. Until Monday, there should be no human faces on Facebook, but an invasion of memories :D. This is for a campaign against violence on children :D. Mine is LOVE-A-LOT CARE BEAR :*)"
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3 December 2010, 9.41am
"Surrounded by 'gloombies' -- my short term for gloomy zombies: people who are terribly gloomy and are emitting too much negative energy :) maybe they're just tired, I understand, lol :) Be happy people!"
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3 December 2010, 4.09pm
"It's so nice to see from my Facebook homepage how my friends change their profile pics to cartoon pics :D so colorful and fun to look at :D once in a while, it really feels good to be young again and enjoying the simple pleasures of life :D"
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6 December 2010, 4.01pm
"It's better to be single... than to be a mistress! ;*)"
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7 December 2010, 1.25am
"It's 1:25am... and I'm freakin' hungry >;-? Should I ranger the fridge??? Lol!"
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9 December 2010, 10.11am
"Ang hirap kse syo ayaw mo ilabas yang nararamdaman mo kaya pati pasta ko dinadamay mo ;*) Lol! Kung ayaw mo, di wag... di naman kita pipilitin eh ;*) at hindi naman ako ang magugutom, lol! Sorry ka na lang, I cooked it with love pa naman ;*)"
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10 December 2010
"Kuya Boy, big big thanks for your Christmas gift ;*) I will always use this pair of gloves for 'Spinning and Combatting' hahaha ;*) Love you po Kuya... *I hope I can really convince you to give me your iPod, wahahaha* Joke!"
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10 December 2010
"Ehrm, OK... I just want you to SMILE ;*) please don't hate me more... ;*) Coz I really miss the HAPPY UOUY AROUND ME, and the HAPPY US AT RANDOM CRAZY TIMES... and I seriously mean it... ;*)"
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10 December 2010, 3.50pm
"Ate a lot! Now got a big-big tummy... and with tight top, I look like Winnie the Pooh now... my top is really rolling up, hahaha! :P"
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10 December 2010, 5.03pm
"Shielababes is single and it's complicated ;*) lols!"
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11 December 2010, 10.22am
"Leong: hey man, still a busy-bee with your job? ;*) Come on, attend the Fitness Zone Christmas Party :*) Be my date, lols ;*) attire theme is formal, so be in your coat and tie ;*) hope to see you later ;*)"
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13 December 2010, 3.54pm
"I know this is not my usual shoutout in FB, but allo me to do so because a lot of unexpected blessings, happenings and gifts came to me these past few days, and one of which has been told to me over the phone just now :) Thank you Lord for all the blessings and joys of life, and to my family and friends, thank you for inspiring me :) I can't say it now, but hopefully Monday next week I can post the details :) and to my late Dad, it's for you :)"
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15 December 2010, 5.11pm
"Shielababes is having a baby :)"
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18 December 2010, 12.23pm
"To all my friendships who will go on holiday, have a safe and blessed trip :D Enjoy Christmas and New Year wherever you may be :D And plese be back before my birthday party, OK :D Hahaha! God bless!"
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23 December 2010, 12.34pm
"WHAT and IF are two words as non-threatening as words can be. But put them together side-by-side and they have the power to haunt u for the rest of your life: What if? What if? What if? I don't know how your story ended but if what you felt was true love, then it's never too late. If it was true then, why wouldn't it be true now? You need only the courage to follow your heart. ~ Letters to Juliet"
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23 December 2010, 10.19pm
"Date with Cheetos :)"
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24 December 2010, 9.35am
"To all those I love and love me back, thank you for your big heart... and to those I have hurt or disappointed, I'm sincerely sorry... Merry Christmas everyone! Share more love and joy! :)"
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26 December 2010, 11.43pm
"Lydia: Lola thank you for the Christmas treat :) Happiness ever! I will upload the pics tomorrow... our two nights of Christmasing on the road brought me colds :) but it's OK, it's all worth it to celebrate with you and Jhunie Pao :) Mwah!"
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28 December 2010, 5.44pm
"Why am I having 'bad dreams' about you: actually the dream is a happy you --- with someone else... bad, right? :( and it's the second time now... *sobs*"
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29 December 2010
"LTSB: Para sa mga frienships kong mahilig lumafang, hahaha :*) Sweet Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all of you. Pao is reserved for Jhunie Pao; Muffin is reserved for Muffin Jude; Chocolate Donut is reserved for Maninay Tiffany; and Pink Donut is mine :*) Hehe... I MISS YOU ALL! See you soon!"
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29 December 2010, 11.29am
"Him: Hey Shiela, where have you been? Haven't seen you for a long time around here... In tagalog, 'Shiela, na-miss kita.' Wahahaha! :*)"
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31 December 2010, 9.31am
"To all my family and friends, happy happy New Year :*) Forgive... forget... and fall in love more :*) Because if you ignite good feelings, it will attract the same thing :*) Have a blast tonight! And 2011, see you by midnight :*) Cheers!"

A look back at my 2010: "My Wall of Craziness, Randomness and Tenderness" (Part 1)

2011-01-19T20:57:00.179-05:00

Well, I have to admit that I'm a Facebook bug :*) lols! And what I love most about FB is the "wall shoutouts" and "photo uploads". I really enjoy the idea of having that space in my social network wherein I can share at anytime a random thought -- which at times spontaneous, yet meaningful or crazy :*).

So, with the past weeks that I was clearing up my wall, I thought of compiling most of them just before I dumped the thoughts and words I had for the past year :*). Some were plain crazy. Some were meant for someone. Some were funny. Some were honest expressions from my heart. And some were meaningful :*). Enjoy reading! Hugs!

2 January 2010, 9.04am

"Why should you have to change to be normal? All you have to do is find someone who is as normal as you are." ~ Mary Horowitz (All About Steve)
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3 January 2010, 10.01am
"No one's stopping me... this time, it's my time. And it's my time to explore :D"
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4 January 2010, 12.01am
"Curiosity is a good aphrodisiac."
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7 January 2010
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8 January 2010
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8 January 2010, 9.30am
"Wou yau :D" (Chinese for "I want")...
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15 January 2010, 7.15pm
"Everyday is an experience."
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21 January 2010, 11.04am
"Sweet conversation with you after a night of tough workout is so refreshing ;-D"
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21 January 2010, 3.40pm
"Shielababes is smiling and giggling her heart out for your every message... I look like a crazy flirt at my work station :D lol!"
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21 January 2010, 4.21pm
"The cheesiest yet sweetest line I had for the day: I luv u til my hair turns white and fall off my head... pakshet, I'm falling off my chair! :D lol!"
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25 January 2010, 1.09am
"BEERP = short for beer burp :D"
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30 January 2010, 10.02am
"Shielababes will meet him for a date tonight ;-) He called it date, so it's a date, lol!"
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30 January 2010, 3.53pm
"Not hearing your sweetness and giggles before lunch makes me less hungry and the food less appetizing... for that, you should be my diet plan! ;-) lol!"
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2 February 2010, 6.05pm
"What is love? Those who don't like it, call it responsibility. Those who play with it, call it a game. Those who don't have it, call it a dream. Those who understand it, call it destiny. And me, I call it you. ;-)"
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5 February 2010, 9.28am
"Shielababes is excited about life."
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8 February 2010, 5.57am
"Shielababes almost had an accident yesterday. But God is so good, he protected and gave me fast reflexes that I manged to grip myself onto the bathtub edge and not let my head hit the tub. Thank you Lord for another life."
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8 February 2010, 1.24pm
"Would you read your own-written love poem for someone in a public place like airport? I'm preparing to do that for this Saturday, lol! Of all the requests he could have asked, tsk! tsk! Lols! That's the cheesiest thing I would do in my entire life ;-) lol!"
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13 February 2010
"Gong Xi Fa Cai!"
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14 February 2010, 9.48pm
"Seems to me that love is everywhere. Often, it's not particularly dignified or newsworthy but it's always there. Fathers and sons, mothers and daughters, husbands and wives, boyfriends, girlfriends, old friends... if you look for it, I've got a sneaky feeling you'll find that love is actually all around." (Love Actually). Happy Valentine's Day everyone! :)
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19 February 2010, 5.36pm
"Shopping for a man is harder than shopping for shoes -- you can't easily expect to find the right one that would fit you ;-)."
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3 March 2010, 4.27pm
"I'm not a maniac... I'm just expressive :) wahahaha!"
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6 March 2010, 12.36pm
"I want to call my future BF 'fang pi'... hahaha... sounds sweet right ;-P but he shouldn't know what it means, lol :)" (Fang Pi is Chinese for 'fart' or 'liar', lols)
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7 March 2010, 12.17am
"Instinct can help you detect liars, unfavorable charaters and estranged behaviors. So believe in your instinct; listen to every pulse of it; it will tell you who are the right people worthy of your time and kindness :)."
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9 March 2010, 4.25pm
"Shielababes wants to do Body Combat now... so I can imagine that I'm punching you Level 7!!!"
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12 March 2010, 4.08pm
"It's my first time to taste you... now, I'm craving for more :) lol!"
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13 March 2010, 7.26pm
"Shielababes wants to touch you, but how? ;-)"
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27 April 2010, 1.20pm
"I love the way you bring pain to my thighs... CYCLING, hehe ;-P"
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28 April 2010, 5.22pm
"Workout motivator: 2-piece Chicken or 2-piece black bikini ;*) hehe"
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18 June 2010, 10.22am
"Believe everything happens for a reason. If you get a second chance, grab it with both hands. If it changes your life, let it. Kiss slowly. Forgive quickly. God never said life would be easy. He just promised it would be worth it."
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28 June 2010, 11.13am
"Go outside every day. Miracles are waiting everywhere."
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29 June 2010, 6.11pm
"Dealing with you is like exercising at cycling classes -- the more I try, the more I get addicted ;*)"
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2 July 2010
"To my dear sister Sophie, happy happy 8th birthday ;*) I miss your kakulitan ;*) be a good girl always... lovelots ;*)"
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9 July 2010, 11.33am
"Happiness ;*) Sexiness ;*) Success ;*)"
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20 July 2010, 7.10pm
"Shielababes (A008) and Jimmy (A009) will officially run the 10KM Race that Cares on 8 August 2010 ;-)"
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29 July 2010, 1.48am
"Shielababes is bored... and it's a good sign..."
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30 July 2010, 10.54am
"Akin ka na lang, akin ka na lang... ;-D" (Tagalog for "Be mine, be mine...")
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6 August 2010, 6.31pm
"PATIENCE: Practice it; give it; even to people who don't deserve it ;*)"
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10 August 2010, 11.31am
"GYM, how I miss you ;*)"
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12 August 2010, 1.27pm
"If you're happy about it, never ever regret about it ;*)"
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13 August 2010
"Random browsing from Google ;*) so cute, lol!"
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14 August 2010, 10.51am
"Maging expressive ka naman! ;*) It's human rights noh! Lol! ;*)" (Be expressive. It's human rights.)
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17 August 2010, 1.58pm
"It was just a play. And I felt bad about it. I want YOU and no one else. Believe me ;*) And damn, don't be so insensitive, lol ;-P"
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24 August 2010, 1.35pm
"A man must be very proud for making a woman beautiful ;*) He is her natural beauty secret ;*)"
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24 August 2010, 1.54pm
"Every woman exudes in beauty. And someone or something can make that beauty glow more -- like a man's affection ;-). If some women can't find it from a man, I believe their beauty may glow from a different form of inspiration ;-)."
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24 August 2010
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1 September 2010, 11.09am
"You're sometimes crazy; at times complicated; and most of the times hard to understand ;*) but it's OK, I still want YOU ;*) You simply make my life exciting! Lol! ;*)"
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6 September 2010, 5.33pm
"Sungkai Buffet... Sahur Buffet... I wish there's DESSERT BUFFET :-)>.... *drools* u-u-uhmmm! :-)>...."
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24 September 2010, 12.57pm
"Jimmy, sorry baby if I stress you with a lot of work since last night ;-P Lol! You're my head designer, so gotta work hard for me yah, hahaha... and please don't hate me if you need to do overtime again tonight, lol ;*) I'll treat you and the gang to something special soon --- PIZZAAAA, wahahaha... that's a promise baby ;*) mwah!"
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27 September 2010, 10.46am
"Shielababes had two pissy signs this morning. As they say, total jinx comes in three, so I'm waiting for the third one. Who cares! I'm ready to enjoy a bad day ;-) Bring it on, jinx! Lol!"
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28 September 2010
"Dorry, this is for you to make your day ;*) SMILE always sweetheart, and stay happy, inspired and gorgeous ;*) from Shielababes and Jimmy."

P.S. There's more here ;*) PART 2, lols!

A look back at my 2010: "Fulfillments"

2011-01-11T00:45:00.038-05:00

OK, I know, you would ask yourself, why is this plumpy girl still talking about 2010? :*) Well, as much as I wanted to post this earlier, the past weeks were kind of crazy busy -- parties... creative portfolio... marketing job... Body Combat 46 rehearsal... gym workout... night-outs with friends... chores... baby-sitting PomPom my wild kitten, hahaha... ;*). That's why I never really had the time to spend some time with my lappy and put into words the above subject :*) Oh well, since it has been my plan to write about this, here are the fulfilling experiences I had from 2010 :*)...

1. Confessing a sad decision to my Mom...

I gave up Pittsburgh. I chose to not be there. I chose to forget about it. I chose to be happy without it. It was a sad decision and I kept it a secret from my Mom. I knew too well how high her expectation was about it, that's why for a few months, I was handicapped of fortitude. I feared of breaking her heart; I feared of disappointing her; I feared of admitting my own failure to her and to my sisters. Well, let me admit that the few months of hiding and pretending was unhappy. I feared, and so I was unhappy. But, I've always believed that the "right time will come for things to be accepted, to be understood and to be healed".

And so, sometime last year, the "right time" came. I can't remember how; what I could remember was that feeling of confessing while I was on the phone with her. I believed it was truly a blessed moment because she listened with all her heart; and after explaining to her everything, she was sad but she wasn't angry; she wasn't disappointed; rather, she was calm and simply said "If you are better and happy, then that's all that matters...".

2. Having friends whom I consider my "family" here in Brunei...

I've been here in Brunei for more than three years and all I could say is that I owe the joys and adventures from my loving friends here (from Filipinos, to Chinese, to Bruneians -- you all know who you are. Hugs!) More so, these friends of mine treated me as their family and I'm really grateful for that, and will always be.

Thank you for being my "parents" -- in a way of disciplining me when I really get off the way ;*) hahaha! Like "bratting" at Jhunie Pao and Uge to drive me home, lols! Love you Jhunie Pao and Uge :*) Thanks for sending me home safely. Mwah!

Thank you for being my "brothers" -- in a way of really being my "brothers": teasing me endlessly; poking my head at random; slapping me with sarcastic advices about guys; being my cry pillow when I'm depressed or heart-broken; asking me to sleep over; voluntarily lending me your boy clothes; driving for me; trying to carry me even if I'm plump and heavy, lols; and much much more! :*)

Thank you for being my "sisters" -- in a way of loving me like your real sister :*); confessing your secrets to me; trusting me with your love stories; asking for my opinion and advice; spending time with me; girl-bonding with me; shopping with me; traveling with me :*) and much much more!

To all my friends -- whom I've met and get to know from work, gym, parties and at random (you all know who you are and I so love you all!) -- thank you for being there always ;*) You make my life truly fruitful and fulfilling. Wee!

3. Changing to a healthy lifestyle...

Since I joined Fitness Zone sometime 2008, I have enjoyed an active lifestyle. I would feel bad and like a slob if I can't get an hour of Spinning, Body Combat or running :*) It's an addiction that I got into, hahaha!

And with the changes it gave me, I would say that fitness is a great investment :*). From 130-ish kg weight, now I'm down to 70-ish kg :*). It was a big change and that change is good :*)

I'm still in the process of losing some more because that BMI weighing machine is demanding me to be at 50-ish kg! @_@ Dang! Hahaha! And more so, I'm still in the process of perfecting my Body Combat skills :*), because getting a Les Mills Body Combat license is one of my fitness goals now :*).

Thanks to Fitness Zone's trainers Ferdie, Boy, Zeerul, Ansel and Rose for helping me lose weight during the first run of "I lost it at the Club" (February to April 2010). And thanks again to Ferdie and to John for their patience and hard work on training me for Body Combat ;*).

4. Joining the Standard Chartered Bank (Brunei) Run the Race that Cares...

The first ever marathon I have participated in :*) And it was an awesome experience! ;*) I ran. I finished the trail. I didn't win. I got tired. I blistered my feet. Yet I fulfilled a new adventure and I had fun ;*).

Thanks to my ex-crazy-buddy for running with me ;*); for not leaving me behind; for carrying my camera while we were running; for taking pictures while we were running; and for deciding to run at my pace even though he kept complaining that I was so slow... (now, that made me miss him again, sigh...) Anyways, I think this year, I will run again :D. Weeeee!

5. Finding someone I can do and enjoy random, spontaneous and crazy activities; and realizing how much his presence matters to me and how much I have loved him...

"Anyone can be passionate; but it takes real lovers to be silly.", I agree with author Rose Franken's quote.

I have dated men; had relationship and "relationshit" with some, lols; fell in love; cried; but to be honest, I've never been with someone whom I can do silly things with until I met him. He was different. He was special. And it's hard to explain, because there was no admiration, infatuation, interest, or love at first sight. It was a kind of bond that blossomed really differently -- and by "differently", I meant "good", "comfortable", "natural", "special", "loving"; "crazy-fun"; with enough acceptance and maturity. And with more honesty, my seven-month crazy fun moments with him beat my three-year relationship with PJ -- contentment and happiness wise. The happiness I had with and without him around -- was unexplainable.

Well, it's nonsense to lie about my past with him at this time. After all, the two of us are totally not into each other now. The special bond is gone. Even the friendship is gone.

But, it was good while it lasted. Every moment I had spent with him was all worth it, and I would never ever forget all those times that I was chatting at night with him; I was calling him "Baby"; teasing him "hamster cheeks"; eating with him; laughing at silly thoughts with him; taking funny pictures with him; talking personal stories with him; talking about future personal plans or goals with him; preparing food for him; looking at his eyes at random crazy moments; and simply doing silly things with him.

Actually, the only thing I regretted is that I never had the chance to explain some things to him, especially at those times he would tell me that I'm just playing with his emotions. To let him know now: I didn't play and I would never do that. If it was a serious remark, I'm so sorry for not taking you seriously. I was scared about being serious. You should know, because you know my past. And you don't talk too much about your emotions, so forgive me if I ever missed out on something. And again, no, I didn't play with your emotions. You know how giggly, playful and crazy my character is, but you have gotten the message wrong. I was not playing... I was actually trying to reach out to your emotions, hoping you would feel mine.

Oh well, my ex-crazy-buddy made my 2010 fulfilling though, so thanks to his presence in my life. I just hope his harshness and coldness will melt away soon and we can be, at least, friends again.

6. Adopting my first baby: POM POM! :*)

Yes, I got a baby, and it's Pom Pom, my wild kitten, lols! I would say, almost like me, hahaha :*) Thanks to Raqs for giving PomPom to me :*).

7. Winning the Brunei Grand Sale Rebranding Competition...

After winning from a creative competition conducted by one of the growing air freight companies in the Philippines, AIR 21, sometime in 2003, the next creative award I earned was for the Brunei Grand Sale Rebranding Competition.

The awarding was held on 18 December 2010, Saturday at Yayasan Complex, Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei Darussalam.

My entry was "SALEbration". The creative BGS Rebranding Name, Slogan & Brainchild Logo were from me; while the modified and final BGS Logo was in collaboration with the creative team of Sunlit Advertising.

Rationale: The new proposed name for BGS is a playful and creative combination of words "SALE" and "CELEBRATION". Shopping offers a festive feel; and when there's a SALE, it hypes a celebratory mood, allowing one to go all-out with his or her spending. In a nutshell, SALE calls for a celebration!

With this in mind, I have linked the festive feel, shopping sale and celebration into one word: SALEbration, which is easy to recall, easy to understand and would indeed communicate "fun sale shopping experiences".

BGS Rebranding Competition is a joint project of the Department of Economic Planning and Development, Prime Minister's Office, Brunei (JPKE: Jabatan Perancangan Dan Kemajuan Ekonomi) and Sunlit Advertising.

The Brunei SALEbration will be the official name and logo for one of Brunei's most celebrated annual events, Brunei Grand Sale 2010-2011. It will also be used for local and international campaigns of JPKE to boost tourism in Brunei Darussalam.

To my family and friends everywhere (Filipinos, Bruneians, Malaysians, Singaporeans, British, Russian, etc, lols); to my UST Communication Arts professors and alumni; to my Advertising and Marketing mentors and creative buddies; to my late-Dad who has been a fan of my craziness hahaha, I wish to share this achievement with all of you :*)

Thank you to JPKE Brunei and Sunlit Advertising :*) Not to forget, thank you to Luciano Family and Lander Torpio for finding time to witness the awarding ceremony. And to my one and only Master Above, thank you for the talent and blessings :*) Long live the creative spirit! :*)

A look back at my 2010: "Life's a Celebration!"

2010-12-30T00:59:00.154-05:00

New Year 2010

With Cecil, Earvin and Jomai
1 January 2010 @ Staff House, Kiarong, Brunei
My 28th Birthday Bash (Lunch @ Season's)

7 January 2010 @ Season's Restaurant, Gadong, Brunei
My 28th Birthday Bash (Japanese Dinner)

7 January 2010 @ Excapade Sushi Restaurant, Gadong, Brunei
My 28th Birthday Bash

Filipino Lunch with Kuyas of Shakirin Complex
9 January 2010 @ Kiulap, Brunei
Raizel's 5th Birthday Bash (Pool Party)

24 January 2010 @ Poolside, Riverview Hotel, Brunei
Raizel's 5th Birthday Bash (Dinner)

24 January 2010 @ Luciano Family's House, Gadong, Brunei
John's Birthday Bash

10 February 2010 @ Staff House, Serusop, Brunei
Jimmy & Faizal's Birthday Bash
12 February 2010 @ Sheraton Hotel, Bandar, Brunei
Chinese New Year
14 February 2010 @ Brunei
Kuya Bert's Birthday Bash & LTSB Fun Pictorial @ NBT Chinese New Year Display

20 February 2010 @ Gadong, Brunei
LTSB Beach Bonding Day

23 February 2010 @ Pantai Muara, Brunei
Kuya Dennis' Birthday Bash

20 March 2010 @ Luciano Family's House, Gadong, Brunei
Dk Rina's Surprise Birthday Bash
25 March 2010 @ Fitness Zone, The Mall, Gadong, Brunei
LTSB Dinner Get Together

10 April 2010 @ Luciano Family's House, Gasong, Brunei
Fitness Zone's Trainer Boy Surprise Birthday Bash

16 April 2010 @ Fitness Zone, Kiulap, Brunei
Jhunie Pao's Birthday Bash

25 April 2010 @ Gadong, Brunei
Japanese Lunch with Cecil, Earvin, Grace, Hazel, Jimmy and Jomai

8 May 2010 @ Misato Japanese Restaurant, Kiulap, Brunei
Fitness Zone's "I lost it at the club" Group 2 Graduation Party

14 May 2010 @ TT Blues, Gadong, Brunei
Coffee Night / Get Together with my UST barkada Eden, Malen & Archie

20 May 2010 @ Seattle's Best, The Fort High Street, Taguig, Philippines
Bonding with my Fil-Chi cousin Allen

22 May 2010 @ My parents' house, Maliolio, Sta. Rosa, Nueva Ecija
Fun Swimming with my family

25 May 2010 @ Allen Ville Resort, Soledad, Sta. Rosa, Nueva Ecija, Philippines
Beer Night-out / Dinner Get Together
with my event professionals barkada Mheann & Sheila

27 May 2010 @ Padis Point Sky Garden, SM City North Edsa, Quezon City, Philippines
Beer & Margarita Night / Get Together with my LICS barkada "Pork Barrels"

27 May 2010 @ Dencio's, Eastwood Citywalk 1, Quezon City, Philippines
Dinner-Bonding with Mheann @ Tagaytay

28 May 2010 @ Leslie's, Tagaytay, Philippines
Dinner & Viewing of FIFA World Cup Kick-off Live Telecast

11 June 2010 @ TT Blues, Gadong, Brunei
Dinner Bonding with Jhunie Pao

12 June 2010 @ Sing U Me Restaurant, Brunei
Earvin & Jomai's Birthday Bash (Part 1)

18 June 2010 @ Office, Kiulap, Brunei
Earvin & Jomai's Birthday Bash (Part 2)

19 June 2010 @ Office, Kiulap, Brunei
Ate Marisol's Birthday Bash

3 July 2010 @ Luciano Family's House, Gadong, Brunei
Kuya Boy & Mary's Birthday Bash
14 July 2010 @ TT Blues, Gadong, Brunei
LTSB Get Together Dinner

22 July 2010 @ Soon Lai Restaurant, Gadong, Brunei
"Stripes & Warehouse" Dinner

30 July 2010 @ Staff House, Kiarong, Brunei
Bread of Life 13th Anniversary

With Javier Family
14 August 2010 @ St. Andrew's, Bandar, Brunei
Pizza-Pasta Night

17 August 2010 @ Fratini's Restaurant, Bandar, Brunei
Coffee & Jazz Night
17 August 2010 @ Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf, Bandar, Brunei
LTSB Pizza-Pasta Night

21 August 2010 @ Fratini's Restaurant, Bandar ,Brunei
LTSB Coffee Night

21 August 2010 @ Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf, Bandar, Brunei
Sungkai Buffet @ Manjaro

25 August 2010 @ Manjaro Restaurant, Kiulap. Brunei
Sungkai Buffet @ Orchid Garden

27 August 2010 @ Goldiana Cafe & Lounge, Orchid Garden Hotel, Berakas, Brunei
LTSB Get Together Dinner

29 August 2010 @ Luciano Family's House, Gadong, Brunei

Sungkai Buffet @ Aiko

2 September 2010 @ Aiko Sushi Restaurant, Kiulap, Brunei
LTSB Sahur Buffet @ Dynasty

2 September 2010 @ Dynasty Restaurant, Centrepoint Hotel, Gadong, Brunei

Jimmeh Baby's Sungkai Buffet Treat @ Grazie Mauri

With Dorry & Diviy
3 September 2010 @ Grazie Mauri, Gadong, Brunei

Sungkai Buffet @ Rizqun Tea House

7 September 2010 @ Rizqun Hotel, Gadong, Brunei

LTSB Sungkai Buffet @ Season's

9 September 2010 @ Season's Restaurant, Centrepoint Hotel, Gadong, Brunei

LTSB Get Together Dinner

10 September 2010 @ Soon Lai Restaurant, Gadong, Brunei

Istana Nurul Iman Hari Raya Open House

With Luciano Family & Lydia
12 September 2010 @ Istana Nurul Iman, Brunei

James & Nurul Hari Raya Open House

12 September 2010 @ Fitness Zone's Staff House, Serusop, Brunei

Hari Raya Open House with the Royal Family

16 September 2010 @ Baitu'l Athira, Brunei

Hari Raya Open House with Luciano Family

18 September 2010 @ House of Kuya Bert's Boss, Brunei

Dorry & Diviy Hari Raya Open House

With Luciano Family
18 September 2010 @ Dorry & Diviy's House, Brunei

Kuya Bernie & Gilna's Birthday Bash

After two Open Houses... so full! Hahaha!
18 September 2010 @ Soon Lai Restaurant, Gadong, Brunei

Hari Raya Open House with Luciano Family

19 September 2010 @ House of Ate Marisol's Boss, Brunei

Francine's 7th Birthday Bash

26 September 2010 @ Poolside, Terrace Hotel, Bandar, Brunei

LTSB Get Together Dinner

5 October 2010 @ Tamu Selera, a.k.a. Padang, Bandar, Brunei

LTSB Shabu-Shabu Night (Part 1)

6 October 2010 @ Aiko Sushi Restaurant, Kiulap, Brunei

Closing Day of Fitness Zone The Mall with Wu Chun

7 October 2010 @ Fitness Zone, The Mall, Gadong, Brunei

LTSB Shabu-Shabu Night (Part 2)

10 October 2010 @ Aiko Sushi Restaurant, Kiulap, Brunei

Dorry's Surprise Birthday Bash

22 October 2010 @ Fitness Zone, Kiulap, Brunei

Ate Aileen's Birthday Bash

23 October 2010 @ Kiarong, Brunei

Toyota Classics 2010 featuring Orchestra Citta di Firenze

With Percussionist Michele Vannucci... I like him! Hehe :*) And I so miss his musky scent plus that sweet smile! Wee!
29 October 2010 @ International Convention Centre, Berakas, Brunei

LTSB KFC Chicken Night

6 November 2010 @ KFC, The Mall, Gadong, Brunei

LTSB Megamind 3D Movie Night

6 November 2010 @ The Mall Cineplex, The Mall, Gadong, Brunei

LTSB @ Eugene's EAL Training Course Graduation Ceremony

& Brunei Filipino Educators' Club General Assembly
11 November 2010 @ The Holiday Lodge Hotel, Jerudong, Brunei

Cecil & Grace's Birthday Bash @ Work

11 November 2010 @ Office, Kiulap, Brunei

LTSB Merry Aloha Christmas Party

20 November 2010 @ Seaview, The Empire Hotel & Country Club, Brunei

Nick & Gloria's Wedding

27 November 2010 @ St. Aloysius Limbanak Church, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia

Tiffany's Red Hot Birthday Party

30 November 2010 @ Aiko Sushi Restaurant, Kiulap, Brunei

Fitness Zone's Red Carpet Christmas Party

11 December 2010 @ Fitness Zone, Kiulap, Brunei

LTSB Advance Christmas Dinner

15 December 2010 @ Soon Lai Restaurant, Gadong, Brunei

Christmas Eve @ McDonald's
With Lydia & Jhunie Pao
25 December 2010 @ McDonald's, Gadong, Brunei
Christmas Dinner with Lydia & Jhunie Pao

25 December 2010 @ Atrium Cafe, The Empire Hotel & Country Club, Brunei

Kimchi Bonding Night with Tiffany

29 December 2010 @ Kimchi Restaurant, Kiulap, Brunei

To all my loving my family and friends (you all know who you are), thank you for making my 2010 truly eventful, enriching and exciting! :*). Cheers!

A look back at my 2010: "Inspirations"

2010-12-29T02:00:00.017-05:00

1 January 2010, 2.25pm
"...that when you feel down, look at yourself through God's eyes. There are times when no matter how hard you try, you just cannot accept yourself as you are. During such times, think of how you look to God's eyes. In God's eyes, there is no judgment, there is only acceptance. God sees your light when all that you can see are your shadows. God loves you more than anyone could ever love you as you really are."

2 January 2010, 10.17am
"...that today you can help a thousand people see God's light. Feel God's light shining within you and take a step to inspire someone else to shine. As you share this vision today with just one soul, that reaches ten lives that touch a thousand."

4 January 2010, 11.08am
"...that if you would rather live than die, all is in your hands. Life is not lost by dying; life is lost minute by minute. day by dragging day, in all the thousand small uncaring ways."

5 January 2010, 9.55am
"...that if you ever need a helping hand, you'll find one at the end of your arm. And a time always comes when you discover that you have two hands: one for helping yourself, the other for helping others."

8 January 2010, 9.52am
"...that all those little things that annoy you, are God's way of watching out for you. You never know when an untied shoelace saves you from an on-rushing car. On September 11th, one man was saved because he had to get donuts for his team; another because he developed a blister on his foot from wearing new shoes."

11 January 2010, 1.45pm
"...that when you focus on problems, you will have more problems. When you focus on possibilities, you will have more opportunities."

14 January 2010, 6.09pm
"...that letting go makes you wealthier. Wealth is never measured by what you have, but by what you can give away. You are rich with money when you can afford to donate. You are rich with love when you can give love freely. You are rich with God when you can behold your enemy with compassion."

19 January 2010, 11.54am
"...that circumstances don't make you, they reveal you. How you respond to the life God offers you is what makes you."

3 February 2010, 9.37am
"...that creativity is good for the soul. Creativity is when your spirit gets a chance to play and express itself. So whether art, dance, cooking, making music, writing, or creating a garden, let yourself go! Create!"

7 February 2010, 12.21pm
"...that family is not a name for a group of people, but the quality of relationships between them. Relationships grounded in mutual love, trust, caring and forgiveness. In all the ups and all the downs of life. Look closely, who is really your family, and who in truth are just strangers in for the ride?"

11 February 2010, 10.30am
"...that it's OK to be there for yourself. Amidst all the expectations, demands, requests, take some time to ground yourself in God. Take some time for yourself."

13 February 2010, 9.08am
"...that all is well. All is going according to plan. Trust that there is a bigger picture. Trust that life is unfolding as it should."

18 February 2010, 11.39am
"...that you will feel better if you notice the sweetness of life. Notice the smiles of children, the songs of the birds, the caress of the sun's warmth. This sweetness is for you. Allow it to soothe your soul and bring a smile to your face."

19 February 2010, 9.15am
"...that it's time you let go. Yes, of course, you want to control so everything happens in just the way you want it. But at the end of the day, we control nothing -- it's all in God's hands -- has always been, and will always be. So, do what you can, and then let go, and let God handle the rest."

20 February 2010, 9.11am
"...that when you pursue your dreams, every second is an encounter with God. Following your dreams opens your heart allowing God to enter and fill you with bliss."

21 February 2010, 11.29am
"...that today is a whole day for you to do good. What you do today is important because you are exchanging a whole day of your life for it. When tomorrow comes, this day will be gone forever; and in its place will be something that you had left behind... let it be something good."

22 February 2010, 12.17pm
"...that you are beautiful. Even when you feel ugly or depressed or guilty or ashamed, there is an inner spark in you which is light. This light is your beauty. This light is your reflection of God. You are a child of God, thus you are beautiful."

25 February 2010, 10.22am
"...that it's OK to ask for help. Sometimes we get overwhelmed with the details and complexities of our lives. Sometimes we need some help to get untangled, to gain new perspective. Ask for help. Help may come in human or divine form. It may be seen or unseen. Ask, and you shall receive."

27 February 2010, 10.38am
"...that sometimes it may feel too hard to do it alone. Sometimes it may seem like you can't figure it out by yourself. Sometimes will and strength and courage are not enough. Sometimes in your life you will need to call out for help. Call on God. God will be there."

1 March 2010, 5.15pm
"...that you don't have to be serious to be spiritual. Laughter is good! When you allow yourself to be joyful, that joy radiates to all those around you. God honors you and your laughter."

16 June 2010, 11.26pm
"...that if you relax, it comes. Don't seek, don't search, don't ask, don't knock, don't demand -- relax. If you relax, it is there. If you relax, God shows you the way."

"My guy needs me now."

2010-12-20T21:05:00.010-05:00

"I don't believe you, bitch! You don't have a guy..."

"Oh yeah, I don't have 'a guy' -- I have 'guys', and one terribly needs me in 30 minutes, so I need to run now, hahaha!"

"F*ck you, bitch!"

"Yeah, f*ck me, coz my guy will f*ck me soon, hahaha!"

"Bitch!!! I so love you! Hahaha!"

That was my fabulous conversation with Shag. His nick was actually "Sha"; I just want to call him "Shag" to make his name from my tongue more "darling lewd", lols! As such, it fits him perfectly, hahaha!

That was also my fabulous "escape moment" from him, his drinking-freak friends and his endless rounds of vodka shots. Yes, I offered myself to be at his buddy's birthday party but drinking wasn't part of my "volunteered attendance" (as I've promised myself, I need to rest my flesh and nerves for 3 months from alcohol intake after that BED Bar incident, lols!). Well to admit, I cut that promise by 10% though, 'coz that crazy Shag lovingly requested me to not skip with the rounds and drink with him, lols! He's such a drinking-freak! And I so hate him! Hahaha! Nah! I so love him; and his loud, chummy and random personality :*).

As the night passed; atmosphere clouded with puffs from different brands and mouths; liquor bottles knocked down every after few rounds; conversations sizzled from politics, Irish citizenship, professions, Thailand fried chicken, plump Filipinas, big boobs, vagina, penis, blow job, and my big thighs (I hate those guys! Hahaha!), I realized it was time to find a good excuse so I can take off smoothly :*). Well, not that I didn't enjoy the night and their company, but I have work the following day; I have Body Combat class; and I have to at least still stick to the remaining 90% 3-month-no-alcohol-intake I pledged myself, lols!

So in the middle of their random talks -- which gave me an idea -- I popped my escape line with a pretentious gesture like as if someone really SMS me and it was urgent:

"Guys, sorry, I need to go... My guy needs me now."

Of course, I got aggressive rebuts from Shag (the snippets mentioned above); and from the birthday boy ("Come on, your guy f*cks you everyday... let him skip your big thighs tonight!") But then, my escape line still did magic :*). Add to that, they were all crazy drunk so my bit of acting appeared credible for a situation: "Emergency F*ck. Do not delay.", lols!

To Shag, his buddies and to my "close-friend" who dragged me to that party, sorry boys, this bitch has to lie from you, hahaha! It was for my own good anyways -- the 90%, lols! But seriously, thanks for the fun, crazy night! I so loved the fried chicken from Thailand :*). I so loved your naturally loud and lewd behaviors, hahaha! And I so loved how much you enjoyed teasing my thighs that night, lols! And Shag, as promised, we will get drunk on my birthday party (in other words: "I'll get you drunk, not me!" lols!).

My Furry Tale Night

2010-12-17T02:39:00.020-05:00

Once upon a time, there was a crazy plump hottie who was so lazy to attend the Fitness Zone Christmas Party 2010. However, her friends decided to attend the said affair, so she decided to join in. She decorated her nails. She put on her make up. She dressed up. She wore her stockings to cover up her bruised leg. She was uncomfortable with the freaking stockings. But she still decided to wear it. She wore her silver shoes. She met with her friends. She went to Fitness Zone Kiulap, where the party was happening. She walked in the party with her friends. She saw Fudge. Fudge approached her and made that first conversation by saying "Oh, nice fur...". Then Fudge brushed his strong hand on her fur. Then she giggled. Then she was rushed -- on a short notice, she was chosen as one of the candidates for the King & Queen of the Night! She removed her silver shoes (the freaking stockings made her feet slipping on them, dang!). She rehearsed with other candidates. Then, the presentation begun. She walked. She fashioned herself on the catwalk. She looked at one camera, then smiled. Then, to another camera, then smiled. Then, to another. Then another. She was crazily posing. Presentation ended, the King & Queen of the Night has to be announced. *Drum rolled* (actually, there wasn't, hahaha!). The MC announced the winners -- She, Ms. Crazy Plump Hottie, was crowned the Queen of the Night! *Drum rolled again* (again, there wasn't, lols!) Fudge was crowned King of the Night! And they danced! Crazy dance! And they made fun of the night! Crazy fun!

*SCREECHHHH*

OK, that was just for fun! Lols! It was really awesome to have attended the Fitness Zone Christmas Party 2010 on 11 December 2010 (Saturday). The theme was red carpet premier, and it was really nice to have seen people you regularly see in their gym gear in their hot dresses and coats :*). Fabulous! I must say.

Honestly, I was not really prepared and no plans of attending, lols! Just that my loving friends decided to go, so there, I tried my best to prep for the night -- and obviously, I really tried my best, hahaha!

Unexpectedly, the night turned out awesome, fun and unforgettable! Wahahaaha! :*)

I was crowned the Queen of the Night :*). Thanks to my furry shrug, it was my lucky charm (I guess, lols!). It also made Fudge noticed me and talked to me when I arrived at the party (Wee! Lols!). But most especially, thanks to all my friends who applauded and shouted so loud and proud :*)! Because of you guys, I won the title, hahaha :*)! I so love you! Mwah!!!!

And to the King of the Night, crazy-fun moment with you man! Awesome! :*)

To Fitness Zone, thanks for the fun night and prizes! Cheers to a merry celebration! :*)

FITNESS ZONE CHRISTMAS PARTY 2010
11 December 2010, Saturday
7.00PM - 12.00MN
Activities:
Parlor Games; Hip Hop Dance Performance from Fitness Zone Staff and Members; Raffle; Exchange Gifts; King & Queen of the Night; and Disco Party

Potluck buffet served at the Reception Hall...

When there's a party, there's always PICTURE TAKING!!!! :*) Strike a pose, baby!

With gym friends Sketch and Amin...

...and Sasha :*)

With Raizel and Francine...

With my sisters-friends-gym buddies: Dorry and DV

With more friends!!!! :*) Jhunie Pao, Kuya Boy, Ate Marisol, Ellen, Ate Pam, Lyza, Raquel, Jessie, Gilna, Lydia and Winnie :*)

That's one of my Body Combat trainers, Ferdie with his gorgeous date, Denise (Bro, did I get her name right? Hehe)

Aren't these instructors so hot??? :*) Fabulously hot! :*)

Hip Hop Dance Performance from Lovely (Fitness Zone Instructor/Trainer), Calvin and Winnie (Fitness Zone Members)

With the King & Queen of the Night Candidates :*)
Leong, Mandy, Denise, April and Edmund

King & Queen of the Night Presentation :*)Crowning of King & Queen of the Night :*)
My dramatic expression was just for fun! Lols!
Thanks to John and Lyza - the reigning King & Queen 2009 :*)
The newly crowned King & Queen were asked to grace the dance floor... and we totally got crazy on the dance floor :*) Thanks to the King of the Night and his girl for being so game with the happenings! Really crazy fun! :*)

A friendly hug to close off the crazy dance, lols!

Winnie won the grand prize from the raffle :*) Cools!

And so, more pictures with friends!!!! :*)

...and my friends got crazy about the crown too, hahaha :*) So cute!Party time baby! Yeah!!!!!

My prizes!!! Thanks Fitness Zone!

It was really an awesome furry tale night, lols! Thanks to my fur!

The Bitch at Work

2010-12-15T04:43:00.009-05:00

I am. And I don't care if my bitchiness gets in your nerves. After all, I'm not naming names herein so it's no longer my issue if you react against me.

You know what's pathetic about the work environment, some hoards jobs; some wants to be "Mr. & Ms. Heroic"; some wants to win the Loyalty a.k.a. "Ass-Kissed" Award; some wants to be the lead role of all shows -- and this "some" ironically are the ones who have grudges; who think they are taken advantage of; who unreasonably whine and rant about their job loads; and who side-contest "I'm so tired..." every now and then. It's so horrible these kinds of people exist and you have to be with them six days a week and eight hours a day (too bad, if you have to do overtime, lols).

Well, "I'M SO TIRED" my ass! If you are professional enough to delegate your work load and share it with the team, you will never find yourself in your own sh*t!

And just a point there -- what in the f*ck you can't even let others handle the projects in your hands??? Are you an octopus or something you think you can grab all and settle everything on time??? Hm, if you are, then the name Ursula fits you perfectly! Lols! However, your sucker tentacles for jobs or whatever "work-philosophy-sh*ts" you have won't work for me! Because the f*ck that you hoard jobs and whine afterward is such a retard working behavior! And here's the thing, ASK FOR TEAM SUPPORT??? You don't even know the h*ll how to be a "team player" and "trust your team mates"! Geez, that is so retard!

If you want team support, LEARN HOW TO BE A TEAM PLAYER FIRST! Get that! And if you can't avoid pissing your ass-out because you feel so overworked, then that's your problem! Don't rant! Don't whine! Don't busy yourself pitifully like no one is around you who have the hands and balls to help you with all the jobs! And don't contest all the time that you're freakin' "so tired" because seriously, you deserve a million sh*tty slipper slaps (and by sh*tty, I literally meant a slipper with sh*t on it) on your face so you'll wake up and realize your own craps!

And please, do you ever realize that with what you're doing, you're spoiling the careers of "experienced professionals" around you just because you always stand with that "POS" (for Pitifully Overworked and Stressed) letters on your forehead, and the upper men think we're not supporting you??? Sh*t! I'm not gonna let another chance for you to do that! I would say your "POS" sign stands for PATHETICALLY OBTUSE SUCKERS! Your sh*t, your sh*t! Your crap, your crap! Don't spoil your fellow workmates' careers just because of your own sh*ts and craps, OK!

So, the next time you get "rush" jobs -- regardless if you missed to deal with them since they were given to you like a week ago and you mismanaged your time and mishandled your schedule; and regardless if you just got them like a few hours ago -- learn to DELEGATE! You know the idea: "Delegate and it's an Easy Done Job"??? Practice that, retards!

P.S. To my friends, sorry for the harsh post again :*). I'm really Ms. Nice-Smiley Workmate. Unfortunately, those work retards pressed the wrong button -- so I think they deserve my bitchiness :*) 'Coz I'm not gonna talk and rant behind people I have "side issues" with like how they "regularly" do! :*) And to "you-workmates-getting-on-my-nerves", I must say you really got problems with your work routine -- and your pathetic practice is becoming a pathetic pattern! If I were you, I'm gonna change and break it... because if it happens again, this bitch will enjoy another confrontation with you, and you're not gonna like it :*) Boohoo!

"Shie, fight for him..."

2010-12-14T00:03:00.023-05:00

Yesterday afternoon, I have posted on my Facebook wall how thankful I am for the unexpected blessings, happenings and gifts that came to me for the past days: my one-week trip to Kuala Lumpur on March 2011; my birthday package from the United States will arrive soon; the presence of my loving friends and family; my awesome and merry Christmas "Fudge" encounter; and yesterday's big surprise via phone call (I will share the details soon) -- just to mention a few. They came by surprise and really big-time that I can't ask for more. Honestly, I'm trying to recall the blessings I have received and encountered for the past days, and seriously, they were countless... and non-stop -- because just last night, another blessing happened to me and that was my first ever and unexpected heartfelt talk with one of my loving friends here in Brunei, Ate M.

We were at the gym. We were waiting for the Body Combat class. We talked about the crazy night we had at Fitness Zone's Christmas Party. We talked about our other friends. Further, we talked at random, which then led to a serious, tearful talk about that person whom I have given up recently.

I have to say, like with our other friends, Ate M knew only a little about my special bond with that person because like how I put it, I don't talk too much about my "special bond with someone" when I know too well that it's almost involving emotions. Not that I wasn't proud of it and never felt like expressing it; it's just that it was too early to talk about it and I truly respected the unconscious and natural concealment it went through.

Until last night, I openly shared my past, my thoughts, my happiness and my sadness about that person. Not that I planned for it -- come on, I just had the merriest encounter with "Fudge" two nights ago so don't expect me to suddenly look for some drama now, lol! It happened at random. And I believe it was a blessing in itself because with that random moment, unexpectedly, my friend felt my heart and shed tears for me and for that person whom I've given up and decided not to fight for.

Ate M was crying; and giggled a bit because she felt funny about it. But nevertheless, she was crying wholeheartedly and honestly.

"Shie, I really feel sad for you and him... 'coz I have seen your togetherness... the things you did together... how happy you are together... I really feel sad that with everything you've shared and been through, it has to end this way... "

Those were her touching words to me, to sum up, while she was crying. I was really touched and almost tearful too but I tried my best to hold my emotions, or the two of us would end up with red, wet eyes while doing Body Combat :*).

Ate M asked me for the reasons why such care and closeness have to be disregarded and replaced with coldness, harshness, and hatred. I couldn't give her a single answer, because even I don't know the reasons or answers on why, what, how or when. Things just fell off like that between me and that person.

She asked me if I did something wrong or offensive against that person; or something that will trigger his anger, unhappiness; or hurt him.

Again, I couldn't find the right answer. Because I don't really know and I'm not sure if I really did something wrong. That person isn't talking to me now. That person isn't as open now as how he used to be to me. Things between us just spin at their worst everyday because of his hatred, coldness and harshness (I never expected him to be that way because I was lucky to know him as someone completely caring and loving, and some around him doesn't know him that way).

I just said to Ate M, "I know I have disappointed him a lot before without me really knowing until he would tell me. And whenever that happens, I never fail to say sorry. And this time, I don't know if I have disappointed him again. I'm just waiting for him to talk to me and tell me."

If it can bring back the way we were, I would not really think twice and mind saying my million "sorry" to that person. Because it really breaks me to see him unhappy; it really breaks me to just forget and care-not for all that we've shared together. I'm not really asking for more -- just the way we were.

I believe Ate M really felt my care for such situation that she said this powerful words to me:

"Shie, I know he matters a lot to you... Shie, fight for him..."

I know how supportive of a friend Ate M is (and our other friends) but I never really expected that coming as an advice. She said that very line to me three times before we started with Body Combat.

I have read that same thought as well from recent random posts of friends...

"If you really love someone and that person means the world to you, would you easily give up whenever there's hardship along the way? Or would you stay and keep fighting to win that person back?"

"If you really love someone, giving up is not an option. You will keep fighting no matter what."

And more so, I have heard that same thought and advice from that person...

"If you love someone, you will fight for that someone..."

Am I really in a situation that is worth fighting for? Or just coincidence of thoughts?

Well, I'm an optimist for everything and I'm not actually losing hope and care for that person. Like what I've said, I'm not asking for more -- just bring back the way we were.

To Ate M, thank you for your loving and listening heart last night. Thank you for the tears, kind words and advice. It was really touching and I will never forget that moment I had with you. I know he's more than worth fighting for and I hope he'll get the chance to read this and realize how much I value him (well, that would be a miracle if it happens because he doesn't like to read, lols!). But seriously, I will try my best -- at least to bring back the friendship :*). Love you Ate M. Aja! :*)

"Teacher, can you please teach us Combat?"

2010-12-10T01:34:00.009-05:00

...those were surprising and adorable words from Farah (the cute girl in blue; half-Bruneian, half-Thai) and Jill (the cute girl in green; half-Filipino, half-Thai). They are active 8 year old kids and I want to call them "my Combat babies" for they love Body Combat as much as I do ;*).

Yesterday, as soon as they saw me in my Combat outfit, they approached me and sweetly asked if I can teach them Body Combat ;*). So what I did was asked them to attend Ferdie's Body Combat class at 5.30PM. They followed me to the hall, then I asked them to stay in the front line so they could easily see me and Ferdie doing the moves.

During the class, I tried not to push myself much on doing the moves for I wanted these kids to easily follow on with the class, which was really helpful for them because they were able to finish the one hour class. And I'm proud of them because, believe me, they can really do the Combat moves; and I really saw from their eyes and movements how focused and committed they were about learning Body Combat ;*).

Even though technically and officially I'm not yet a licensed Body Combat "teacher" (as how the kids said it, hahaha), allow me to say that it was really a fun and memorable experience to somehow being a contributor to the Combat learning phase of these two adorable kids. It was a learning experience for me as well -- and that was in many ways beyond explanation ;*).

To my Combat babies, thank you for looking up to me as your "Combat teacher" ;*). You have inspired me a lot. I hope to see more of you at Body Combat classes ;*). And as how we say it at Combat: "Stay with the Fight, babies!" ;*).

P.S. I hope Fitness Zone can read this and would consider including my Combat babies (Farah and Jill) at the Body Combat 46 Launching Event on January 2011 ;*). That would be an awesome and remarkable performance night for people of all ages! ;*)

Fitness Zone Serusop: A Sneak Peek

2010-12-06T12:28:00.020-05:00

As soon as I saw the Fitness Zone Serusop photos I was tagged on by my good friend Diviy, I told myself that I should take a sneak peek and experience the new branch of Fitness Zone personally. Good thing, Body Combat trial class was scheduled at the site on Saturday (4-Dec-2010), so I headed straight there after work ;*).

The very minute I arrived there, me and my little pink camera went on a tour around this new playground ;*). Here are the pics, guys... WELCOME TO FITNESS ZONE SERUSOP!

FIRST FLOOR:
Main Entrance glass door with stairway... it's kind of Wu Chun wants everyone to start their workout as soon as they enter the gym because this new fitness hub is structured with three floors, lols!

SECOND FLOOR:
Reception Counter...

Members' & Guests' Lounge...

Studio 1 (for Group Exercise)...

Men's Changing Room (the door on the left) and the rest of the area to the right is the Weights/Lifts Machine Section...

Porch... hm, maybe it's for outdoor yoga or mind-body exercise :*) I'm assuming that way 'coz it has a stage, hehe

THIRD FLOOR:
Members' & Guests' Assessment Area

Freestyle Spinning/Cycling Studio...

Kinesis System... Fitness training system (utilized by other international clubs as well) that Fitness Zone included in their club. Kinesis System is ideal for circuit training; plus, you can enjoy over a hundred movements and exercises with it.

Gym Training Section...

Cardio Section...

Free-weights Training Area...

Women's Changing Room... Hahaha, I really took pictures of it as well. I like the big mirrors in it and the lockers! And those blue stuff, they're locker keys -- and I call them "jelly keys" ;*).

CLASSES TRIAL RUN:
5.30-6.30PM: Body Combat by John

6.30-7.30PM: Body Pump by Lyza

As announced, Fitness Zone Serusop will have its soft opening and operation starting 10 December 2010. And for your quick reference, below is the schedule of classes at this new branch (fitness schedule from 10-Dec-10 to 9-Jan-11 only):

Every MONDAY:

8.00AM: Les Mills BODYATTACK by Raquel (Studio 1)
9.00AM: Abs Blitz by Prosper (Studio 1)
5.30PM: Step Int. by Dk Selinna (Studio 1)
5.30PM: Advance Cycling by Ferdie (Cycling Studio)
6.30PM: Les Mills BODYPUMP by Boy (Studio 1)
6.30PM: Les Mills RPM by James (Cycling Studio)
7.30PM: Les Mills BODYCOMBAT by Ferdie (Studio 1)

Every TUESDAY:

8.00AM: Advance Cycling by John (Cycling Studio)
9.00AM: Les Mills BODYPUMP by Lyza (Studio 1)
5.30PM: Les Mills BODYATTACK by Raquel (Studio 1)
5.30PM: Intermediate Cycling by Zeerul (Cycling Studio)
6.30PM: Les Mills BODYJAM by Lyza (Studio 1)
6.30PM: Freestyle Cycling by Ferdie (Cycling Studio)
7.30PM: Les Mills BODYBALANCE by Lyza (Studio 1)

Every WEDNESDAY:

8.00AM: Les Mills BODYJAM by Lyza (Studio 1)
9.00AM: Pilates by Raquel (Studio 1)
5.30PM: Les Mills BODYSTEP by David (Studio 1)
5.30PM: Les Mills RPM by James (Cycling Studio)
6.30PM: Les Mills BODYCOMBAT by David (Studio 1)
6.30PM: Advance Cycling by John (Cycling Studio)
7.30PM: Les Mills BODYPUMP by Lyza (Studio 1)

Every THURSDAY:

8.00AM: Freestyle Cycling by Ferdie (Cycling Studio)
9.00AM: Les Mills BODYCOMBAT by John (Studio 1)
5.30PM: Les Mills BODYVIBE by Lovely (Studio 1)
5.30PM: Advance Cycling by John (Cycling Studio)
6.30PM: Les Mills BODYATTACK by Timmy (Studio 1)
6.30PM: Beginners Cycling by Zeerul (Cycling Studio)
7.30PM: Les Mills BODYJAM by Lyza (Studio 1)

Every FRIDAY:

8.00AM: Les Mills BODYVIBE by David (Studio 1)
9.00AM: Yoga by David (Studio 1)
5.30PM: Les Mills BODYPUMP by Lyza (Studio 1)
5.30PM: Freestyle Cycling by Dk Selinna (Cycling Studio)
6.30PM: Les Mills BODYBALANCE by Lyza (Studio 1)
6.30PM: Les Mills RPM by Boy (Cycling Studio)
7.30PM: Les Mills BODYCOMBAT by John (Studio 1)

Every SATURDAY:

8.00AM: Intermediate Cycling by Zeerul (Cycling Studio)
9.00AM: Les Mills BODYBALANCE by Lyza (Studio 1)
5.30PM: Les Mills BODYJAM by Lovely (Studio 1)
5.30PM: Beginners Cycling by Zeerul (Cycling Studio)
6.30PM: Les Mills BODYVIBE by Lovely (Studio 1)
6.30PM: Intermediate Cycling by John (Cycling Studio)

Every SUNDAY:

8.30AM: Yoga by Raquel (Studio 1)
5.30PM: Les Mills BODYCOMBAT by John (Studio 1)
5.30PM: Les Mills RPM by James (Cycling Studio)
6.30PM: Les Mills BODYPUMP by James (Studio 1)

Please be advised that the above schedule might change.

So guys, hope to see you soon at this new playground ;*). Let's get fit and have fun! Weee!

My Friends: My heart's delight :*)

2010-12-04T01:28:00.015-05:00

For an always expected hyper-jolly-bubbly-cheery-crazy person like me, ironically, I have to admit that four days ago was one of those days that the cloud was under my nose -- giving me a heavy heart, gloomy mood, less appetite for endorphin-release-workouts and panic for comfort food (I won't lie and hide that I bought five orders of dim sum, two big bars of Mars, two full orders of fried rice and one half fried chicken -- all just for "myself", lol!).

And, ironically, I was aware of my own weather. That's why I tried to battle with myself for the whole day:

"Come on, Shiela, buy some chocolates! That will make you happy!"

"Shiela, go to the gym! Go to the gym! Fudge will be there!"

"Shiela, listen to Lovers in Paris and get that Aja! feeling..."

Unfortunately, none of my secret recipes to combat gloominess worked! >;-( I ended up at the kitchen nursing my heavy heart with my comfort food. Nyarks!

I don't know for what reason or reasons I felt such way and I hated myself for it! It's unhealthy (The food, duh!)! It's so downing! It's so sad! And most of all, it's not ME! @_@. Well, maybe I know the "reasons" and I was just damn in denial of them! (Uh-oh, you're lying at yourself again Shiela, and you know it's not "so you"). So, for my freakin' choice of not admitting, facing and accepting the "facts-behind-my-gloominess", yeah, I've gotten myself into some silly emotional burden, silly gluttonous comfort and silly downside thinking! Dang!

I know, by now, after reading the first few paragraphs, you have felt how heavy my heart was that night, lol! :*) I was really, really down and I so hated myself for being in that state.

You think I ended up the night so crushed and insanely sad? Well, I have to say proudly and blessedly, NO :*).

Did the chocolates work? No. Did the five orders of dim sum delighted my heart? Hm, no. Did the two orders of fried rice do magic? Hm, not still. Or did the one half fried chicken made miracles? Well, not really, and none of all the aforementioned :*).

Cheesy, corny or dramatic to note, but it was only this that revive me from my cloudy weather and really slapped me hard to smile:

"Nag solo k jan ha daya mo :-) dami nagh2nap sau sa gym! Lungkot kami ala k sa gym, umuwi agad kami. C Ditton hnahanp k pati ni FUDGE hehehe"

<"So unfair, you're just enjoying the food by yourself :-) so many people are looking for you at the gym! we're sad, you're not here at the gym, so we decided to head straight home as soon as we finished our workout. Ditton is looking for you, as well as FUDGE hehehe">

A random, simple text message from a friend delighted my heart and brought me back to "normal" -- and by that, I mean the "crazy" me, lol! :*)

OK, I'm not writing this just to be dramatic, emotional and cheesy. Rather, because I believe my friends deserve to hear the story :*).

After reading that text message, I was totally uplifted. Plus, in my head, all these realizations just bubbled up:

Why allow some people bring misery to you when you've got a lot of friends who brings too much joy in your life?

Why be a sad icon when you can make others happy?

Why hope for one person who's not willing to be there for you when you have this bunch of genuine friends who are always looking forward to be around you?

Why think of making yourself visible to some people you think are worthy of your presence when they can't even see your worth at least as a person?

Why spend so much time frowning when you look pretty sexy with your smile (OK, I confidently realized that as well, lol!)?

And why, Shielababes, would you choose to ruin a bubbly, crazy, jolly, cheery character of you when you are loved by most that way?

Slap! Slap! Slap! :*) Those realizations really gave me good slaps. And they weren't painful at all; they were truthful; they were frank; they were hitting me on-my-face; they were realities biting my heart; they were inspiring; they were awakening. And they were the kind of slaps, I would honestly say now, that I would always wish to get in trade of insane sadness, lol!

For certain "silly reasons", yes, I gave myself the misery I never deserved. For certain "silly reasons", yes, I allowed others to ruin me. For certain "silly reasons", yes, I forgot to be happy. And for certain "silly reasons", yes, I forgot my worth. So, to my friends (you all know who you are -- those near me and far from me; those who are in that picture above and those not; those who can be with me once in a while; those who always try their very best to keep in touch with me through Facebook wall, Email and text messages), BIG THANKS FOR FILLING MY LIFE WITH JOY AND FOR ALWAYS BEING THERE FOR ME :*).

I wouldn't say I'm lucky. Because it would be more appropriate to say that "I'm blessed" to have you guys around :*).

Thank you for your random post on my wall on how much you miss me :*). Thank you for your random calls during my work hours just to ask for a picture of a cartoon character :*). Thank you for giving me free pao and sometimes Jollibee chicken, lol! Thank you for inviting me to eat, eat and eat! Hahaha! Thank you for your random text messages just to let me know that Fudge is at the gym and that he's looking for me (even though the latter is 100% untrue, hahaha!). Thank you for your crazy teasing when Fudge is around :*). Thank you for your random invitations to spend personal day and/or night with me just simply to bond with me :*). Thank you for your random calls just to surprise me that we will fly somewhere and the tickets are booked, hahaha :*). Little or big, your ways of showing me how essential my presence is in your life is incomparable.

More so, thank you for being my family here in Brunei :*). Thank you for being my cry pillow :*). Thank you for listening to my nonsense drama and craziness :*). Thank you for your funny, yet comforting and truly meaningful words during my "Momoy" dilemma and breaking point, lol! (It's so over and I don't want to ruin myself further with it, lol!). And thank you, for finding me completely normal despite of my crazy character :*).

I know there's more to thank for, so, thanks for everything, friends :*).

I wish not to be monstrously sad again... ever again! :*).

And just like your "survival advise" for me in relation to my recently concluded getaway -- "Shielababes gurl, enjoy... just imagine us, that we are behind you and admiring you... so you can smile" -- I will always think of you guys in case I get myself again under the weather :*). Because you're truly my heart's delight, and will always be :*) Hugs and kisses! :*)

P.S. Enough of drama :*) Just slap me when you see me sad again, hahaha! Like how you playfully did at me about ten days ago, lol! :*)

A kid's advice on my bruise: "Next time wear long pants, Tita!" :*)

2010-12-03T22:18:00.008-05:00

I was so delighted with this moment with one of my little angels, Francine, so I decided to post her sweet talks and thoughts with me last night about my bruise and wound :D.

Francine: (approached me while I'm feasting on spicy KFC chicken, lol!) Tita Shiela, are you going to swim?

Me: (not really planning to swim but thought of not disappointing her) Hi francine... oh yes...

Francine: (cutely standing beside me) Please swim with me, Tita Shiela...

Me: (still feasting on my spicy KFC chicken, lol) OK, I will. But let me finish first my chicken... :)

Francine: Yehey! (then she went back to the pool)...

Well, as I've said, I have no plans to swim because of my bruise and wound so I just let my promise to my little angel passed like it was nothing.

After washing my hands, she saw me walking and saw my bandaged leg.

Francine: Tita, you're hurt!

Me: (got an opportunity to honestly break my promise without breaking her heart, hehe) Oh, yes Francine... that's why Tita can't swim with you...

Francine: (plainly showed a worried face) OK...

A few minutes later, she approached me again...

Francine: (sweetly standing beside me and with eyes so eager to know things, hehe) Tita, when did you get hurt?

Me: I got my wound Sunday night... but it still not OK, that's why I can't swim...

Francine: How did you get it?

Me: (OK, I just realized in a snap that I can't tell a kid the story behind my bruise and wound, I fragmented a story, lol) Oh, because it was dark and I was walking... then I fell on the floor...

Francine: What is the floor like, Tita?

Me: The floor is like this... (pointing on the cemented floor of the pool area)

Francine: Hm, OK... (she paused for a few seconds; then her yes move up, like those look of deeply thinking at something)

Francine: Do you have long pants?

Me: Yeah... why?

Francine: Next time, wear your long pants, Tita... so when you fall, you won't get hurt again...

Hahaha! My little angel was right on that one :). And, awwww, so sweet right :D. OK, next time I go bar hopping, I'll follow a kid's advice: WEAR LONG PANTS! ;*)

P.S. Thanks Francine ;*) Love you lots!

Bruise Chronicle

2010-12-02T02:59:00.001-05:00

Monday morning, six hours before my flight back to Brunei, I woke up from writhing pain. My left and right knees hurt so bad! Half awake, while under the suffering of torture-some headache and vomit-exhorting tummy, I looked at my knees -- there, one bruise turning into black-and-blue on my left and a few abrasions (with one hole of a totally scraped skin) on my right were greeting me with a great morning and reminding me of how I totally made a sh*t out of myself the past night. Dang! :D

OK. No regrets on whatever I did and however I made it through the night under the influence of two jugs of Long Island Iced Tea from BED Bar (Best Entertainment Destination Bar, Kota Kinabalu) -- not to mention a can of beer, a shot of whisky, a shot of rum-coke and a full glass of draft I also had few hours before that from friends' wedding after-party, lol! After all, I can't even remember half of the events from the bar (imagine, after checking the photos from my camera, I can't totally recall how pictures #71 to #215 ever happened!) I was knocked down! And from my "drunken" history, that was really something first. I was so wasted! I was so blacked out! I could have been taken home by someone without a hint of consciousness (too bad though, after checking my purse, the condoms were still complete! Lols!). I was bruised! I stupidly hurt myself!

I'm nagging at myself now: "Sh*t Shielababes, not those tanned legs!"

Well, my legs aren't so perfect, but... but... but... grrrrr! OK, as how my friend consoled me, "Shiela, better those legs and not your face!" Fine. I would agree with that after hearing from her that maybe the bruise and abrasions came from one of my diving-and-puke moments out of the van.

"Yes Shiela, you're lucky you landed on a grassy curve without hitting your face on somewhere or you'll be wearing those big plasters all over your face!"

Fine. Fine. Fine. Great, only my legs were bruised and not my face. I'm thankful for that. I just hate it that my adventuresome mood and spontaneity led me to not remembering everything and hurting myself (OK, no regretful tone on that, lol). Just that, if I was "drunk" (but not "sh*tty drunk"), I could have partied more on the dance floor; jammed more with the band; got crazier with my buddies; flirted more with whoever I get near with; and had that free Blow Job the bartender promised me (OK, I was referring to a shot of a shooter -- or mixed drink -- and not at something else, hahaha!).

Tsk! Tsk! Tsk! Shielababes, what have you done... Those bruises could mean no mini skirts, no short dresses and no pleasing tanned legs for days... or weeks! Arghhh! (Again, no regretful tone on that, lol). That tells me then that I have to be in my jeans, jeans, jeans and jeans... sigh...

Oh well, from how I got my bruises was a crazy-fun experience though so enough of my nutty weeping over it :D. No point of regretting that night. No point of blaming my craziness. No point of finding out the exact spot where I got bruised. No point of knowing the before-bruising "moments and stories" (you know the urban saying "What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas.", allow me to mark those "moments and stories" the same way: What happens in and out of BED Bar, stays at BED Bar. It happened, and it only happened there - far enough away to affect the "here and now". And anyone who wasn't there at that time need not know about it. And anyone who was "there" at that very moment need not talk and know more about it. Just keep the memories and laugh at it when you remember it ;-D.)

To my dear drinking buddies / friends / colleagues, thanks for taking care of this crazy drunken plump that night, lol! :D Having told that you were tipsy, freaking-dizzy and puking as well, you still managed to look after me -- and carry me back to the hotel, lol! Well, I know I'm light to carry so shouldn't be a burden for all of you, right? Hahaha! Thanks, thanks! And sorry if you have to see me drunk that way -- it was something first for my "drunken" history and not my usual :D. Anyways, it was a total experience and entertainment for you, so just take it this way: I've given you guys with something to cherish and laugh on when you remember that night ;-). And as for me, it will be the scar out of my bruises that will remind me of that crazy night ;*) Cheers!

She's a carbon paper!

2010-11-30T23:23:00.011-05:00

As much as I wanted to write this rant with a photo of me with a "finger", tongue-out, or snarling-me, I prefer not for I don't want to be that harsh (which is not so "Shiela") and that lady doesn't really deserve my bitchiness -- because she's totally low-grade to enjoy my extreme fabulous bitching, lol! :P So, just a little pout of my lips to tell her: "Hey lady, you're so pathetic!"

OK, first thing firsts, I hate to shout this out! :D But that lady is really annoying me for weeks now because she is so pathetically trying to be me. I guess, I deserve to express my humanity in this regard, right? Right! Well, I know this blog is directly link to my Facebook and in no time such will reflect on my wall, so to my friends, please don't hate me :D. I hate "hatred" in whatever forms, means, ways and words -- but just for this one, let me express myself for I can no longer contain my annoyance on that lady who is sooooooo trying her freaking worst (not best) to be me. Don't worry, your kids and my little sister (who are in my list) are securely blocked from seeing my wall :D. After all, I don't want my little angels to be influenced by my craziness (wow, I'm still good, lol!).

Well, that lady is nothing but a carbon paper! Because, she really appears that cheap for trying to be me!

I don't want to call her "Copycat" because that is a bitchy word and as I've said she's so low-grade for that, lol. I don't want to call her "Ditto" because that is so sophisticated and she's out of that level :D. I don't want to call her "Repro" because that is so darling fabulous and that would be a total injustice for the word, and as a person who have worked well with Thesaurus and Webster in my entire career life, I would hate to do that, hahaha! And I don't want to call her "habitue" or "sycophant" because that is way too intellectual; and for that person who simply messed out with her common sense and just lose her brain for trying to be me, again, she doesn't deserve it :D.

"Hey lady, please don't try to be me, OK. You're so trying too hard. And I really feel sorry for you. Have some individuality! And please, love yourself! You're so pathetic and I pity you. If you want to get a guy, be yourself! That's all I can say! Be yourself! Don't laugh like me. Don't talk like me. Don't giggle like me. And most especially, DON'T FLIRT LIKE ME! Come on, have some justice on that part, lol! It really doesn't fit you! Have some style you can call your own, OK! Geez, could you just take some time to look at yourself while you attempt to do some of my flirting styles? You don't look flirty! That is so unjustified, lol! You look like a dry, old, virgin who's so pathetically ditched on the floor hopelessly begging to get your first f*ck! Get that! If you really want to get a guy, be yourself! Be who you are! You're just messing up, you know. And no one will ever like you for that!"

Oh well, sorry friends for the words, I tried to speak in subtle :D. Now, I feel better. Phew!

On Liking Someone: Should you give in to the 'flow' or just take it 'slow'?

2010-11-25T00:02:00.006-05:00

While killing time as I digest my late dinner, I had a chance to talk again with my online friend from England, Chris. We randomly talked about his country, and then "relationships".

Chris spilled to me that he had this blossoming likeness to one of the women he met online, and he seriously wants her to be his partner and bring to England. He's confident that this woman likes him as well. For a man who just had his breakup a couple of months back, he is really tempted to jump on pursuing the woman. And so, he asked for my opinion about it.

Knowing that he just met the woman recently and with little details, I answered his question with another question:

"How could you really tell you like her so much when you've just met her and know only a little about her?"

It took him two minutes before he answered me -- yet with more questions...

"Why, Shiela? Is it wrong to like someone so much? I don't mind if I just met her a few weeks ago. We have a lot of things in common and we have this unique chemistry... so why wait? Why hold back? Why let the moment and the excitement hang when the feeling is strong and present? I like her, so what's wrong if I propose to her?"

Impulsive freak! That's Chris' problem. Of course, I didn't tell him that on-his-face for I might hurt his feelings. But I must admit, those questions somehow gave me a real spin of thoughts. Is there right or wrong when it comes to liking someone? Should one be guided by certain undefined rules to make it work like almost love? Does liking equate with loving? And if you like someone, must you be impulsive about it and hit the road to relationship? Or must you linger for a while as you nurture the blossoming likeness into something deeper and real?

As for me -- as an emotion that brings smile to a face at each waking moment; that makes eyes spark at a sound of that someone's name; that instills inspiration; that is mutually fulfilling -- there is nothing wrong about liking someone. However, too soon to push it as a "relationship" may be too much, too risky, and may be too painful as well should it fail to work out.

And just like love, I know how "drowning" and "attaching" it is to be in that emotional state of liking someone (and being liked back as well). Much more, it also gives hope and a bit of sense of security about eventually getting a partner. But in real sense, if you want that mutual connection to work out and become a worthy experience, giving in to the flow too soon is definitely not a rightful move.

If you like someone, no matter how much you are into that person, try not to be taken too much by the flow and end up so impulsive with your decision to have a relationship. It is always best to consider cherishing that mutual connection or special bond by taking it slow.

Get to know more about each other. Other than questions on hobbies and past relationships, talk about random topics and share random personal stories. These could be nonsense, silly, serious or intellectually-challenging. Anything. This way, both of you gets an opportunity to know each other in terms of opinions and dealing with different things. More so, it will make your everyday conversation fruitful, fulfilling and spontaneous.
Nurture and enjoy friendship. And from there, see how the special bond would blossom. I have this guy buddy and we kind of like each other. At one point, my emotions towards him almost gave me an impulse to ask him out to be my boyfriend. However, I realized that sharing a "special kind of friendship" for now allows us to be more comfortable and natural with each other. The more we get comfortable, the sweeter our bond becomes; and that makes our mutual connection even more enriching, valuable and worth it.
Impulsive VS. Expressive. To express your likeness to someone doesn't mean that you have to be impulsive about your decisions on committing. Being expressive definitely allows you to prove and nurture your emotional bond. However, being impulsive may allow you to spoil a potentially solid partnership.
Make use of time and space. It's not like that someone is the last person on earth whom you will meet, love and be intimate with. Yet, I'm not implying either that you shouldn't be serious about that person you're investing your emotions with. Time and space will give you the privilege to realize the value of that person's presence in your life. So make use of them. Eventually, these two will make your emotions certain, thus, will make you ready for a lasting commitment.
Be sure of your emotions. Say, that someone may have the same level of likeness towards you, or even more; and the possibility of having her as your partner is inevitable. But, how about you? Are you really sure of that someone? What if you propose too soon and she completely fell for you, then after sometime you just snap and want to breakout? How do you think would she feel? Consider the aftereffects and consequences of jumping into a relationship in an impulse. Always bear in mind that it's not just about "You"; it's about "You and that someone you like". It is essential to put enough care and consideration when you are in such situation for you are dealing with something fragile -- emotions.
Don't rush, it's not a race. A few months ago, I've joined a charity run. And like anyone who was at that race, having reached the finish line was a total satisfaction; yet tiring and provided a short-term excitement. That's how it would be like if you take your decisions on committing in a rush. The turnouts may be short-termed for you have dragged the emotion and connection too much. The more you rush, the more you drag your emotion. The more you drag it, the more you pressure yourself to commit. The more you pressure yourself, the more you'll eventually get tired and lose the excitement too soon.

When you like someone. no matter how intense your emotional adrenalin is, take time to detach yourself a bit from the flow so you can find a moment to reflect on how serious your feelings are and how ready you are to commit. Most of the time, in this kind of romance encounters, people decide in an impulse when they have a sudden flush of emotion towards the person they like. They tend not to ponder much about it, and then just jump on it.

Be aware that once you suddenly bring that likeness to the next level (committing), you are expected to be that ready to deal with all its demands, perfections and imperfections. Accept that it can bring you and your someone with both pleasure and pain. Bad fate of committing forbids between you, but should it befall, the breakup will impact terribly to the one who sincerely loves most.

So if you're liking someone now, never decide in an impulse. Take your time and take it slow by nurturing the bond. Enrich the blossoming emotional connection you have for each other. In no time, you and that someone you like will eventually arrive at a more definite and solid partnership. And it will be all worth it.

"I Lost It At The CLub" - Graduation Day

2010-11-24T20:49:00.008-05:00

"I lost it at the club" Groups 1 & 2 Graduation Day
Date: 14 May 2010 (Friday)
Venue: Mind & Body Studio, Fitness Zone (Kiulap), Brunei
Time: 3.00PM - 5.00PM

To Fitness Zone, thank you for conducting this training program. We gained friends; we gained knowledge on fitness and diet; we gained great motivation about achieving our weight loss goals; and we gained confidence ;*).

To Group 2 Trainers -- Ansel, Boy, Ferdie, Rose and Zeerul -- many thanks to your fitness advices, dedication, hard work, motivation, and unwavering support about our weight loss goals. We truly appreciate all the heavy weights, breathless running, torture and pain from the training you've conducted. That pain was indeed worth it.

To all Group 1 and 2 participants, cheers to a job well done! Congratulations! Let's get fit for life! Weee!

Standard Chartered Bank (Brunei) Run the Race that Cares 2010 (10.5KM Run)

2010-11-24T01:43:00.021-05:00

Standard Chartered Bank (Brunei) Charity Run 2010

Run the Race that Cares
8 August 2010
Jerudong, Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei Darussalam
Category: 10.5KM (my first time to join in a running event, weee!)
Race Bib No.: Well, I was supposed to be A009 but I used A008, which was Jimmy's ;*P
We kind of mixed our race numbers ;P
Running buddie: Jimmy Lee (A008)

Other categories:
2.5KM Fun Run / 2.5KM Blind-folded Run / 10.5KM Blind-folded Run

Fudge: The First Encounter

2010-11-23T22:15:00.006-05:00

OK, I know it's crazy to blog about this because it was just a simple "Hi!" with a wave of hand and two seconds of eye contact, but the hell, I don't care! LOL! It was my much awaited moment with "Fudge" so I think my fingers deserve their flirty touches on my computer keyboard ;*).

Well, after all, I don't consider such event as nonsense. My dear friends made it happen. And I'm so, so grateful for their support, and their efforts to know him more (well, that's for the purpose of doing things in behalf of me, hahaha!).

Yes, my friends are truly supportive of my stupid daydreaming about Fudge; my intent to have him as one of my so called "extra close" and "extra special" gym buddies "as-such-I-can-kiss-and-hug-and-flirt-with-anytime-I-want-and-anytime-we-see-each-other-at-the-gym" (LOL! What a long gym buddy adjective!); my crazy wish to date, kiss and hug him regardless of the fact that he's 100% taken and in commitment with someone else; my silly thought of being surprised on my birthday bash on January next year because he would suddenly appear at the party with a bouquet of white roses for me, hahaha! (now that's another stupid daydreaming Shielababes! LOL!); and that "potential chance" of getting my hair tugged by jealous-stricken hands of a furious girlfriend (yah, even for that part, my friends will still support me -- not in a way to give me their helping hands with the hair-tugging against the other girl, but to hand me over some comb and free re-bonding vouchers to fix my hair after, LOL! Supportive, right? Hahaha!).

Last night, my dear friends showed again their unchanging and unquestionable support about my "Fudge Addiction", LOL! ;*). While waiting for the Spinning/Cycling class to start, they made an effort to start a conversation with him -- which eventually led to introducing me to him (smooth move, I must say! Hahaha!). Then... then... just that, hahaha! (Err, Shielababes, this hyping of "Fudge First Encounter" was just about that??? Yes! Crazy, I know :P, LOL!)

OK, you may think I'm crazy and I'm obsessed -- well, I will agree with you on the first one; but the latter, never ;*) On a serious note, it's just a crush and it's fun ;*) Like those things you do when you were younger and crushing on someone -- it's really kind of exciting, spontaneous and lighthearted to do. And on the good side, it motivates me to always go to my "pleasure playground" (in short, gym). I wouldn't stalk him; nor bind him with some voodoo spell to make him fall for me; nor seduce him; nor try-hard to break him and his girlfriend. Pe-leaseeee! That is so pathetic! And that is not so-Shiela! ;*)

So, what's next now that I and fudge are officially acquainted??? I guess, more "Hi!" and "Hello!" at the gym? More possible random and/or short talks? More "auto smiles" when we walk pass each other? I guess, there's more (Duh! As long as we're both members of the gym, of course!).

But seriously, I'm so being eaten up now by that certain "shyness-speechless-thoughtless" syndrome @_@. You know, that emotional bearing when you're crushing on someone; and he's around; and you might mess out because you're out of thoughts, out of words, and worst, out of your self! LOL! Shoot! It's crazy me, but that mess out thing is not so me. Oh well, I'll figure it out when that "what's next on I and Fudge" eventually happen (Dang! I so hate that syndrome! Bleh!).

"I Lost It At The CLub" - DAY 54 to 60

2010-11-18T01:14:00.018-05:00

"I lost it at the club" Day 54
30 April 2010 (Friday)
Group 2
Activity 1: Spinning/Cycling Advance with Boy from 6.30PM - 7.30PM
Activity 2: Swimming from 7.30PM - 9.30PM
Group Trainers: Boy & Zeerul
Location: Fitness Zone (Kiulap), Brunei

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"I lost it at the club" Day 55
1 May 2010 (Saturday)
Group 2
Activity 1: Spinning/Cycling Freestyle from 5.30PM - 6.30PM
Activity 2: Abs Crunch from 8.30PM - 9.00PM
Activity 3: Flexibility from 9.30PM - 10.00PM
Group Trainers: Boy, Ferdie & Ansel
Location: Fitness Zone (The Mall), Brunei

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"I lost it at the club" Day 56
2 May 2010 (Sunday)
Group 2
Activity: Swimming from 7.30AM - 8.30AM
Group Trainer: Ferdie
Location: Fitness Zone (Kiulap), Brunei

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"I lost it at the club" Day 57
3 May 2010 (Monday)
Group 2
Activity 1: Spinning/Cycling Freestyle from 6.30PM - 7.30PM
Activity 2: Body Pump from 7.40PM - 8.40PM
Location: Fitness Zone (Kiulap), Brunei

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"I lost it at the club" Day 58
4 May 2010 (Tuesday)
Group 2
Activity 1: Spinning/Cycling with Zeerul from 7.40PM - 8.40PM
Activity 2: Bootcamp with Zeerul & Boy from 8.40PM - 9.15PM
Location: Fitness Zone (The Mall), Brunei

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"I lost it at the club" Day 59
5 May 2010 (Wednesday)
Group 2
Activity 1: Spinning/Cycling with Ferdie or Body Combat with John from 6.30PM - 7.30PM
Activity 2: Gym Training with Ferdie or Abs Crunch from 8.00PM - 9.00PM
Location: Fitness Zone (The Mall), Brunei

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"I lost it at the club" Day 60
6 May 2010 (Thursday)
Group 2
Activity 1: Spinning/Cycling with Boy from 7.40PM - 8.40PM
Activity 2: PICTURE TAKING!!! Hahaha! It's our last day of training :*)
Location: Fitness Zone (The Mall), Brunei

"I Lost It At The CLub" - DAY 53 (Body Combat 43 Launch)

2010-11-17T23:21:00.015-05:00

"I lost it at the club" Day 53
29 April 2010 (Thursday)
Body Combat 43 Launch
Group 2 (Shadows: Diviy, Dorry & Shielababes)
7.00PM - 8.00PM
Instructors: David, Ferdie & John
Location: Multipurpose Hall, Fitness Zone (Kiulap), Brunei

Awesome! Awesome! Awesome!

What else do you expect me to say, I'm a Body Combat die-hard fan! It pleases me too much to shadow and perform during Body Combat launches and Body Combat classes, lol! The music... the moves... the punches... the beat... the madness... the power... ohwesomeeee! ;*) Hahaha!

Thanks to David, Ferdie and John for allowing me once again to shadow with them during this launch. Thanks also to my Bruneian friends-sisters, Dorry and Diviy -- they didn't give me a hard time to convince them to join with me as shadows ;*). It was really great seeing these two gorgeous and powerful ladies doing the combat upstage. Of course, thanks to my other gym buddies, Filipino friendships (LTSB) and ILIATC Group 2 members for participating as well in the launch and for taking pictures ;*) We all made this launch a success! Great sweat! It was awesome! It was fun!

Well, with all the Body Combat releases I've tried, 43 is one of my personal favorites! I love track 3 ("Send Me An Angel"), track 8 ("Overload") and, most especially, track 2 ("Love Drunk") -- the beat and the moves, ah! So engaging! So moving! So powerful! Especially if you're heart broken or mad about a guy whom you really like (but at times complicated -- duh Shiela, are you referring in general or just to one guy in connection with you??? :P Bleh! Lol!), this music is so perfect for release of madness, hehe :D.

For reference, here is the track list of Body Combat 43 :D

1a: Freedom (Sunset Project Mix) by Beatbreaker
1b: Starstrukk by 3OH!3
2: Love Drunk by Boys Like Girls
3: Send Me An Angel (Weaver Mix) by Slinkee Minx
4: Fight For Your Right (DJ Anady VS Sander Remix) by Boogie Bros
5: Without A Fight by Mindwarp
6: Black Pearl (Dave Darell Radio Edit) by Scotty
7: Kick Start My Heart by The Snake
8: Overload by VooDoo & Sereno
9: Do It Again by Cassie Davies
10: Sounds of Freedom by Within Temptation

"I Lost It At The CLub" - DAY 46 to 52

2010-11-15T04:20:00.013-05:00

I know it's kind of months old, but that some sort of "writing responsibility" hunts me. As such, the hell Shiela, finish that freaking ILIATC blog series you've been doing! OK, I'm nagging at myself and not at any thing or any one, so don't get me wrong. I'm bitching at myself (period), lol!

Well, here are the rest of the activities that occurred during our ILIATC training months back -- and as always, I'm thankful for this training for making me "hot and sexy", hahaha! (OK, I don't want to say "slim", 'coz I'm not! I'm plump! Lol!).

"I Lost it at the club" Day 46
22 April 2010 (Thursday)
Group 2
Activity: Body Combat from 7.30PM - 8.30PM
Group Trainer: Ferdie
Location: Fitness Zone (Kiulap), Brunei

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"I Lost it at the club" Day 47
23 April 2010 (Friday)
Group 2
Activity 1 (Option A): Spinning/Cycling (Beginners) with Zeerul from 7.30PM - 8.30PM
Activity 1 (Option B): Jogging 3x outside Fitness Zone Kiulap with Boy from 7.30PM - 8.30PM
Activity 2: Gym lower from 8.30PM - 10.00PM
Group Trainers: Boy & Zeerul
Location: Fitness Zone (Kiulap), Brunei

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"I Lost it at the club" Day 48
24 April 2010 (Saturday)
Group 2
Activity 1: Body Pump with Boy from 5.30PM - 6.30PM
Activity 2: Spinning/Cycling Advance with James from 7.30PM - 8.30PM
Activity 3: Abs Crunch with Zeerul from 8.30PM - 9.00PM
Activity 4: Flexibility with Boy & Zeerul from 9.00PM - 9.30PM
Location: Fitness Zone (The Mall), Brunei
Sorry, NO PICS! Dang! This got four activities, how do you expect me to find time to get pics, hahaha! Kidding! :P I think I was lazy at that time @_@.

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"I Lost it at the club" Day 49
25 April 2010 (Sunday)
Group 2
Activity 1: Swimming with Ferdie from 7.00AM - 8.00AM at Fitness Zone (Kiulap), Brunei
Activity 2: Body Combat with Ferdie from 5.30PM - 6.30PM at Fitness Zone (The Mall), Brunei
Activity 3: Spinning/Cycling with Zeerul from 6.30PM - 7.30PM at Fitness Zone (The Mall), Brunei

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"I Lost it at the club" Day 50
26 April 2010 (Monday)
Group 2
Activity 1: Body Combat with John from 6.30PM - 7.30PM
Activity 2: Body Pump with Boy from 7.40PM - 8.40PM
Location: Fitness Zone (Kiulap), Brunei
Sorry, no pics again :)

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"I Lost it at the club" Day 51
27 April 2010 (Tuesday)
Group 2
Activity 1: Spinning/Cycling with Zeerul from 7.30PM - 8.30PM
Activity 2: Body Combat 43 Rehearsal (Diviy, Dorry & Shielababes) with Ferdie from 8.30PM - 9.30PM
Location: Fitness Zone (The Mall), Brunei
Sorry, no pics, hehe :P

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"I Lost it at the club" Day 52
28 April 2010 (Wednesday)
Group 2
Activity: Body Combat with John from 7.30PM - 8.30PM
Location: Fitness Zone (The Mall), Brunei
Sorry, no pics, hehe :P

"I Lost It At The Club" - DAY 40 to 45

2010-05-04T00:19:00.018-04:00

"I lost it at the club" Day 40
16 April 2010 (Friday)
Group 2
Activity 1: Gym Upper & Lower from 8.30PM - 9.00PM
Activity 2: Flexibility from 9.00PM - 9.45PM
Group Trainers: Boy, Zeerul & Ferdie
Location: Fitness Zone (Kiulap), Brunei
Extended Activity: Surprise Birthday Party for our Group Trainer Boy

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"I lost it at the club" Day 41
17 April 2010 (Saturday)
Group 2
Activity 1: Spinning/Cycling from 5.30PM - 6.30PM
Activity 2: Abs Crunch from 7.00PM - 8.00PM
Group Trainers: Boy & Zeerul
Location: Fitness Zone (The Mall), Brunei
Extended Activity: Surprise Birthday Party again for our Group Trainer Boy (from his Spinning students, friends and co-instructors)

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"I lost it at the club" Day 42
18 April 2010 (Sunday)
Group 2
Activity 1: Spinning/Cycling from 8.00AM - 9.00AM
Activity 2: Bootcamp from 9.00AM - 10.00AM
Group Trainer: Zeerul
Location: Fitness Zone (The Mall), Brunei
Sorry, no pictures :*) the trainer was kind of strict that morning, so I wasn't able to bring out my camera and capture a few shots, lol!

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"I lost it at the club" Day 43
19 April 2010 (Monday)
Group 2
Activity 1: Group Exercise from 6.30PM - 7.30PM
Activity 2: Abs Crunch from 7.45PM - 8.45PM
Activity 3: Hip Hop from 8.45PM - 9.00PM
Group Trainer: Ferdie
Location: Fitness Zone (Kiulap), Brunei

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"I lost it at the club" Day 44
20 April 2010 (Tuesday)
Group 2
Activity 1: Spinning/Cycling from 7.30PM - 8.30PM
Activity 2: Hip Hop from 7.45PM - 8.45PM
Activity 3: Bootcamp from 8.45PM - 9.45PM
Group Trainers: Ferdie, Zeerul & Boy
Location: Fitness Zone (The Mall), Brunei

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"I lost it at the club" Day 45
21 April 2010 (Wednesday)
Group 2
Activity 1: Spinning/Cycling from 6.30PM - 7.30PM (I did treadmill)
Activity 2: Abs Crunch from 7.45PM - 8.00PM
Group Trainers: Zeerul & Rose
Location: Fitness Zone (Kiulap), Brunei
Sorry, no pics again! :-P

"I Lost It At The Club" - DAY 39

2010-04-30T04:55:00.006-04:00

15 April 2010 (Thursday)
Group 2
Activity 1: Body Combat from 7.30PM-8.30PM
Activity 2: Group Meeting on Diet from 8.45PM-9.45PM
Group Trainor: Ferdie
Location: Fitness Zone (Kiulap), Brunei
Shielababes' Experience Scale: I love Body Combat... so I LOVE THISSSSS!!!

"I Lost It At The Club" - DAY 38

2010-04-30T04:26:00.006-04:00

14 April 2010 (Wednesday)
Group 2
Activity 1: Spinning/Cycling (Beginners) from 6.30PM-7.30PM
Activity 2: Abs Crunch from 7.45PM-8.45PM
Group Trainor: Zeerul
Location: Fitness Zone (Kiulap), Brunei
Shielababes' Experience Scale: FUN, GREAT WORKOUT!