2009

The year that was 2009

December 31, 2009

It’s that time of the year for this annual (sort of) blog post of mine. Here are the highlights of my 2009. 1. What did you do in 2009 that you hadn’t done before? Focus on fat loss.   2. Did anyone close to you give birth? Yes, a neighbor.   3. Did anyone close [...]

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In clouds’ way

December 30, 2009

The Burj Dubai – world’s tallest building is set to open its doors to the public on January 4, 2010. It stands at more than 800 meters high (total height yet to be revealed). Stomach-turning but impressive. Photo taken on December 25, 2009 with my small but powerful Canon PowerShot SD960IS.

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the crap thing I have to deal in an all male workplace

December 29, 2009

I miss going to the gym. I haven’t been there in four days and it seems like forever. The thought of sore muscles when I come back makes me cringe but still I know I have to go back. Contrary to some who loathe gyms, I love that place and the time I spend there, [...]

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Looking back at 2009 fitness & a TT 50% off sale!

December 28, 2009

This year has been life changing for me health and fitness wise. I discovered  body weight training in the form of the Turbulence Training program created by Craig Ballantyne and used by thousands in the world in transforming their bodies and most importantly, reducing body fat. I’m happy with my results because for the first [...]

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Solving the Christmas eve ‘how to’

December 26, 2009

Me and Pristine attempting to stay up until midnight. Pardon the unkempt hair, etc. People celebrate Christmas differently around the world. In the Philippines where I spent 18 Christmasses,  we would stay up until midnight on Christmas eve to wait for the date to change to December 25 then have our Christmas dinner together with the whole family, [...]

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Merry Christmas!

December 25, 2009

To those celebrating it, Merry Christmas! May you find the true meaning of the season – that it’s not the turkey nor the eggnog or the bright lights but the birth of someone very special.

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It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas

December 24, 2009

It’s December 24 and some hours before Christmas. I’m still at work, as I always am every year. After a few hours, I’ll be heading home to spend time in the kitchen cooking Christmas dinner. I’ve recharged and readied myself for Christmas and this year it will be a different one. No more tears. (I [...]

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Learning the basics of Japanese language

December 23, 2009

Photo credit: Hararie Japan  Now that school has closed for the Christmas/New Year/winter vacation, we need to come up again for a plan on Pristine’s activities at home. Unlike last summer, at least it’s cool outside so my mom (who takes care of her while I work, bless her heart!) can take her to the [...]

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