Nestle Fitnesse 14-Day Challenge Day 1

One of my new year's resolution this 2010 is to trim down some flabs and be physically fit. I'll start off with my diet and I'm taking up Nestle Fitnesse 14-Day Challenge!

Breakfast: Nestle Fitnesse Breakfast Cereals and Low Fat Milk
Lunch: Sandwich with ham spread, Skyflakes & Apple
Merienda: Apple
Dinner: Nestle Fitnesse Breakfast Cereals and Low Fat Milk
1pc fried chicken [courtesy of Pam]

Along side with these meals, i also started some home workout routine every morning. [Glad we already bought 3lbs dumbells years ago! hihihi]

Exercise: Arm exercises with dumbells, stretching, situps

Birthday List

As i've said before, birthdays should be celebrated because this is a gift from our Creator. We should be thankful for this chance [not only to exist but] to contribute something on this world. So a birthday is a momentous occasion, to be commemorated. That's why I posted here list of dates to celebrate. [So i can plan when to have free meals! hahaha just kidding!]

January
16-Andrea
24-Lilybeth
28-Kuya Jon
28-Virginee
28-Pamela
31-Abie

February
02-Marienix
20-Ferdi
25-Jayee
26-Fiel

March
06-Charlie
11-CJ
13-Alex
16-Amor
28-Nelson

April
02-Irene
05-Mike N.
08-Cherie
11-Mannix
17-Vincent

May
03-Hya
20-Edlyn
23-Raquel
25-Mike P.
25-Eeya D.
29-Nonilon
31-Chito

June
07-Nino
09-Rhein
10-Chique
27-Rex
27-Nides
29-Cecile

July
01-Tita Precy
11-Ranie
13-Maggie
28-Chay

August
08-Louies
17-Jhen
17-Ailene

25-Marjorie

30-Denver
31-Mama

September
08-Mama Mary
17-Mama
17-Bea
22-Teetel
24-Mitzi
25-Eillen

October
04-Mark B.
06-Bhong
07-Roy
08-Lolo Restituto
16-Nysha
18-Papa
21-Aal
21-Kuya Ruel
30-Gie

November
05-Dennis D.
10-Arys
13-Raymond
16-Bheng
18-ArrJay
21-Jake
30-Rhea

December
02-Denise
03-Ed
07-Marco
10-Bhelle
14-May
15-Renie
18-Loida
21-Papa
25-Baby Jesus
27-Earl
29-Jared

Chique on Vogue

Since I love my name, i was delighted when I saw it on Vogue's 2010 Cover from Nino's Blog

Here's a glimpse :D


wala lang! hihihi!

I am not perfect...

I admit i am not a perfect citizen. Sometimes i break traffic rules.

I admit i am not a perfect employee. Sometimes i do non-work related during office hours.

i admit i am not a perfect friend. Whom you can call whenever you need me. There are other things to attend to.

i admit i am not a perfect daughter. Sometimes i cannot be there when you needed a companion. There's someone else who needs my company.

I admit i am not a perfect sister. Sometimes i hurt your feelings even if i don't mean to.

i admit i am not a perfect wife. I can't cook that well... but i do have specialties. i can't do the laundry all the time... 'coz my back aches. i can't clean the bathroom... 'coz i really can't!

i admit i am not a perfect mother. Sometimes i get so sleepy that i can't wait till you're asleep.

i admit i am not a perfect person, i commit mistakes most of the time.

But our Creator made an imperfect world for us to fill up each and every one's missing pieces. Can you fill up that missing piece in me, so we could be a perfect match? :-)

Monkey on 2010

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(1920, 1932, 1944, 1956, 1968, 1980, 1992, 2004)

Positive: Very inquisitive, curious, and witty with leadership qualities. Monkeys are popular people.

Negative: Deceitful and self-absorbed. These individuals can be childish and drawn to mischief.

Chinese Astrology Horoscope 2010 for the Monkey: Plenty of ups and downs are in store for Monkeys in 2010, the Year of the Tiger. Although Monkeys do not generally fare well in a Tiger year, they do well in Yang years and with the Metal element. The bottom line is a year of dramatic ups and downs. Love relationships are likely to be on the challenging side. Monkeys often tempt fate, and this year is not the best year in which to push your luck. You may easily get caught in lies of your own making, so take the honest route and the high road.

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It is essential for the monkey to not be overly emotional in 2010. You will find that not everything will go your way initially. While you might lose some close friends, you have to maintain mental stability to save the broken pieces of the relationship. However, 2010 will provide business opportunities for you. It is the year for you to take risks. Take the risks and you will be rewarded tremendously. Do not rest on your laurels and expect things to happen!

The Monkey, like the creature in the wild, is very innovative, seeks out solutions to problems and motivates others with its sociability but they can be seen as a cunning, deceptive and manipulative lot.

My 2009 Year Ender

Year 2009 has been a good year for me. Not only that i got most of my "must have" gadgets this year, but also because there's really a lot to be thankful for. Most are answered prayers. Some are blessing in disguise. However, there are also some enigmatic things and events that I still can't grasp it's meaning or significance in my life.

I believe I'm a better person now. With all the challenges i have surpassed, decisions i made, the path i chose to take, emotions i tend to keep. All of this contributed to what i am now. Stronger. Better. But this is not the end. Next year is another year. There are still dreams to pursue. Plans to fulfill. and a mission to accomplish.

I would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone that have been part of my 365 days. To friends who listened to me, walked with me, laughed with me, shared their life with me and cried with me. To my family who have been very supportive and caring. To my husband who stood by me. To my daughter who gave joy to my life. And most of all, to our Creator who have been there, as always, when i needed Him most.

Let's always count our blessing. and be thankful for what we have. There's always reasons and things to learn from everything.

Happy New Year Everyone!

Happy Birthday Bro!

As most people say, Christmas is only for kids and kids at heart. Children are excited to open their gift just before Christmas eve. The smiles on their faces are priceless. Most families were also reunited during this season. Delightful meals were also served on the dinning table.

Noche Buena is translated as "a Good Night". It's not actually all about food. It's not all about the gifts. This is a night of celebration of baby Jesus' birth. So what if you only have sardines for dinner? so what if you can't afford to buy a gift for your love ones. As long as you are grateful with what you have. As long as you showed them you love them, that's a best Christmas gift they will ever receive.

This is a season of love and forgiveness. A season of giving and sharing. A season of thanksgiving. So let's make everyday a Christmas day!!!

Happy Birthday baby Jesus! Thanks for everything!

By the way, can we not use the term "Xmas"? Should always be "Christmas" so we do not lose the real meaning of it.

Merry Christmas everyone!

Last Minute Shopper

I am one of those last-minute Christmas shopper this year. I had no time to go to Greenhills or 168 or Divi or even St. Francis Square. Good thing there are one-stop-shop malls these days. so you really won't have to go to different places. Although they are a little bit pricey than the mentioned places above, rest assured you have a good quality of items or if not you can return it within 7 days as long as you still have the receipt.

I also learned my lesson few years ago... to have a list of names so you won't forget anyone. It also saves you time. You can plan ahead what items you should buy. Most toy stores offer free gift wrapping for toys bought from them. But you must be very patient and should expect long lines. Since most people, including me, will grab the free gift wrapping services which saves us lots of wrapper and effort.

One sad thing is that, although i am a Prestige cardholder, i was not able to use their exclusive gift wrapping service. You will have to pick it up after few hours and they can only entertain a maximum of 3 gifts per cardholder. So not good a thing for someone who is in a rush, like me.

Although I had a breeze shopping, I made sure that the gifts are still appropriate for them.

My Wishlist

Dear Santa,

I hope you can read my post. Here's my wishlist for this year. You can leave it under our Christmas tree. But not on Christmas eve ha kasi we're still up by midnight. Don't worry about those baby fats you gained this year because we don't have a chimney. You could always sneak into our living room. I promise I won't peek or install a hidden camera. hihihi!

Eniweis, here my list:

1. Laptop
2. Belle de jour
3. White Wallet
4. Kenzo perfume
5. PSP (piano white) [I changed my mind, silver nalang para same color ng celfone ko]
6. Kenzo mousturizing body gel [I bought Puree Body Lotion from Body Shop instead]
7. Condo unit [saka na lang! hehehe]
8. New Fibrella umbrella (preferably with UV protection)
9. Cabinet
10. New chip for our Magic Sing with "Way back into Love"

Thanks,
Chique

Happy First Monthsary

This is my third 1st monthsary in a company. Twing first month lang naman ako nag ba blog and the rest is history. hehehe. As I celebrate my monthsary, there are few other celebrations happening today that I am aware of, namely:

 

1) Astafunding office blessing - Officiated by Father James Chacko of Don Bosco Parish. Just a week ago, we moved to our new office. A nice and cozy ambiance where we will spend most of your day [I mean night] in a week.

 

2) The Feast of St. Francis Xavier commemorates the death of St. Francis Xavier, patron saint of Goa. Since Fr. Chacko is from India, he mentioned about this feast is celebrated every Dec. 3 and it's happening now in Goa, India.

 

3) It's Merwin's birthday today. One of my teammate in Content-Creations working on Fttw project. I have only met him once.

 

4) It's also Ed's birthday today. One of the pioneer member of WorkForce/Astafunding-Manila team.

 

 

Happy Celebration peeps! :D