Papa P....

I just need to post this...Got this photo from one of my favorite blogs- chuvaness.livejournal.com

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Isn't he divine? =)

Isometric Exercise

As part of our workshop,  I introduced some Isometric Exercises and Oral Motor Exercises to the teachers to help them strengthen their facial muscles which will enable them to have better enunciation and pronunciation.

"What happens when an irresistible force meets an immovable object?” The answer is that your muscles will get stronger without actually moving.  This is what Isometric Exercise can do.  These are exercises that involve muscle contraction through pushing, pressing and pulling against an immovable object.

The teachers had a great time! This became the highlight of the 2-week workshop =)

Check out some of the photos.

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[caption id="attachment_428" align="aligncenter" width="300" caption="Jaw Isometrics"][/caption]

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Try this at home!

This is a Tactile exercise which can awaken your muscles =)

Putting ice on the lips will certainly help "wake up" those muscles. You can use a plain ice cube for this exercise, but ice pops are easier to use and add some flavor as well.

Run the ice from the middle of the lips outward to the corner. Do this on both sides and then ask your loved one to smile. Repeat the icing movements and the smiling attempts several times.

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Recipes

Filipino food is not really my favorite but I like it when some restaurants offer the usual home-cooked Filipino dishes with a twist just like what they do in Recipes.  Two dishes on Recipes' menu that I usually order is the Gising-gising, a warm and spicy concoction combining coconut milk, chopped vegetables, and ground pork, and the Crispy Tilapia, served as thin strips with a sweet-salty sauce.  These are my favorites! Along with their Adobo Flakes and Talong Salad with Chicharon.  I usually bring friends there for a tasty, affordable and fun dining experience.  They have branches in Greenbelt 3, Trinoma and Robinson's Midtown.

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[caption id="attachment_421" align="aligncenter" width="300" caption="Eggplant Salad with Chicharon Bits"][/caption]

[caption id="attachment_422" align="aligncenter" width="300" caption="Crispy Tadyang"][/caption]

[caption id="attachment_423" align="aligncenter" width="200" caption="A very happy Jane! =)"][/caption]

Tuliro

Spongecola's "Tuliro" has been my favorite for the past 2 weeks...Does it have something to do with Yael, the vocalist of the band? Hmmm...He's really cool and a cutie too =) Wahahahaa! OMG!!! My teenybopper hormones are acting up again =)

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A Smile a Day...

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A heartfelt smile can really brighten one's day.  I had a terrible day yesterday but after seeing my nephew's big smile...it's heaven.

New Moon

I am a Twilight fan.  I can't wait to watch the 2nd installment from the Twilight Saga, New Moon.

I got this poster from my friend Kira. I can't wait for it to be shown on November!!!

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My "ME" Time at Saizen

I had the pleasure of having an hour of "ME" time last Saturday so after my meeting at Trinoma, I went straight to Galleria (thanks to the MRT, I got there in a Flash!)

I was itching to go to Galleria ever since I read the blog of Chuvaness at http://chuvaness.livejournal.com/ about Saizen - a Japanese discount store that sells everything from kitchen wares to office supplies to all the cutesy stuff.  I like checking out Japanese stores like Japan Home Center because they have cheap items (only P88). But in Saizen everything costs P85 no matter how big or small the item is.

I passed by the racks - tried not to miss all the cool items=) and with my cam phone, I took shots of some great finds...



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[caption id="attachment_392" align="aligncenter" width="225" caption="colorful baskets"][/caption]

[caption id="attachment_393" align="aligncenter" width="300" caption="more baskets!"][/caption]

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Some of the items that went home with me =)

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[caption id="attachment_398" align="aligncenter" width="300" caption="i lav et!!! muffin cups =)"][/caption]

I would really go back to this mecca of great kawaii items =)

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Just Dream...

I chanced upon this photo while searching for an article.  I liked it.  There will be times in our lives when we feel trapped in our own little world. Not knowing what to do, not knowing how to dream anymore.  "To dream is a free ride to neverland (Anonymous)... " So dream, believe and have a little faith that it might come true.

Powerhouse Cast

I just want to commend the outstanding cast of the the teleserye Tayong Dalawa.  I'm not really a fan but I must admit that the actors and actresses in the said show are all superb.  ABS-CBN has tapped the brightest stars of television, movies and theater.

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Birthday Blow-Out

How did I spend my birthday?

Easy...

By eating...SECRET RECIPE (Rob Midtown)

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Eating...(Iceberg - Rob Midtown)

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Eating...(World of Chicken - Mall of Asia)

[caption id="attachment_368" align="aligncenter" width="300" caption="Chicken with Asian Noodles & Mac Salad"][/caption]

(Phew) Eating...(Cafe Bola - Greenbelt)

[caption id="attachment_369" align="aligncenter" width="300" caption="Pasta with Kesong Puti and Danggit Flakes"][/caption]

[caption id="attachment_370" align="aligncenter" width="300" caption="Pandesal Rounds with Cabbage and Cheddar Dip"][/caption]

[caption id="attachment_371" align="aligncenter" width="300" caption="Carambola Pasta in Spicy Green Sauce"][/caption]

 I don't think I can eat another round - in like 5 years maybe. I'm so full! =) Thanks to everyone who celebrated with me.  Happy. Happy me! =)