Treasure Jar

We ran (or rather walked, hopped, skipped and tiptoed, just kidding) in Unilab’s Run United 1 2012 at the SM MOA last March 4, 2012.

Over-all the race was fun, especially at the 3k where everyone was in high spirits. I think most of the people there were newbie runners. There was quite a big number of children in that category and that includes my youngest daughter.

Impressions:

• The instructions were clear and the maps were easy to understand so we didn’t get lost and we knew exactly where to park to get to the starting line assigned for our category, 3k.
• Categories were segregated. The 3k runners ran with the 10 k runners while the 5k runners were on the other side of the same street. The 500m dash start and finish had an altogether different route along with the 21k runners who had an early start at the BGC and ended at the MOA.
• This race was more organized than the one we went to last year, the Run United 1 2011 because if I remember it right, there was only one finish line across all categories and it was a chaos then with  people going to and fro the finish line.
• There were lots of marshals who were smiling and some even greeted us “Good morning” when our eyes meet.
• The hydration tables were positioned appropriately and there were less trash on the road, unlike last year’s trash.

• The activity centers’ booths were positioned well too and there were no long lines to get the finisher’s kits.

All in all, it was an experience we will certainly remember.

Would we be joining Unilab’s Run United 2 2012?

The answer is a YES!

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I love metal buildings that have great designs but I also love old concrete ones, especially those that “tell” stories.

Churches are a particular interest I like to take photos of or visit, if given the chance. These structures have been witness to many joyous events as well as sad ones. The walls have echoed silent tears of happiness and joy as well as grief and sadness.

Do you have a favorite church? Why do you like it?

Tags: Binondo, church, old churches

Fujidenzo recently unveiled new all-in-one refrigerators.

What makes these Fujidenzo Single Door, Direct-Cool, All-in-One refrigerators stand out?

• Energy efficiency: better cooling retention due to thicker insulation, 4-zone cooling technology and energy-saving compressors enable these refrigerators to consume 50% less electricity than other no-frost refrigerators with the same capacity.
• Durable and Functional: durability, functionality and practicality are qualities that are guaranteed because of the sturdy wire shelves, heavy-duty refrigerator top, anti-bacterial coating and push button defrost system.
• Stylish and spacious: stylishly designed with a stainless look finish, Fujidenzo refrigerators have big freezer space, flexible storage and clean back design.

For more information on the new Fujidenzo Single Door, Direct Cool and All-in-One Refrigerators, click here.

Fujidenzo appliances are distributed by Exatech.

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Road trips are enjoyable. Whenever we have the chance to go on one, we savor the experience like it is our first road trip.

How to prepare for a road trip with children in tow?

• bring plenty of food that won’t spill nor make the tummies feel queasy
• bring lots of water in containers where one can easily drink from with minimum or no spillage
• dress appropriately
• check your vehicle and make sure you won’t be needing roadside assistance plans in a remote area where buildings/homes are few and far in between
• make sure all mobile phones are charged and/or bring chargers that you can use while in transit

I am sure there are a lot more tips that make sense when traveling with children. But one thing for sure, road trips are memorable experiences 🙂

FYI: photo was retouched to enhance the colors, difficult to take road photos at dusk when in mobile with a small camera 🙂

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Do you believe in magic, witches and wishing on a rainbow? Do you want to see magical creatures? You can do all these and more at The Wonka Imaginarium, Atrium, EDSA Shangri-la Plaza from December 1 till December 4 which is made possible by our favorite candy store, Candy Corner.

The Wonka Imaginarium is inspired by Roald Dahl’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. If you haven’t read the book nor seen the movie, I suggest you do that 😉

When you look up and see these train, ice cream and peppermint candies ceiling festive decorations, you are near The Wonka Imaginarium.

When you see this fountain, you are there.

Purchase at least PhP100 worth of candies like Laffy Taffy, Nerds, Runts and Gobstopper plus so much more at the Wonka Imaginarium store or at Candy Corner’s Shangri-la Plaza store to get a Golden Ticket.

Be amazed at larger than life 3D art installations when you enter the Wonka doors:

A big pot of candies! Yey!

Grasshoppper!

Ladybug

Giant Mushrooms!

Details on The Wonka Imaginarium display.

Enter this magical door while the Talking Tree and a pink Laffy Taffy in person  assist you and your friends:

Don’t panic! This is going to be fun, I promise!

Wow, it is a different world in here!

You’ll get to meet a beautiful witch when you pass through that cosmic world and…

it is a surprise happy ending and you’ll get to know what happens next when you go see The Wonka Imaginarium with your children.

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TOMS Will be having a Give Fair at TriNoma on December 4, 2011:

TOMS One for One: for every TOMS pair of shoes you buy, you give a gift of a new pair of shoes to a child who needs them. This is probably one of the best gift ideas for Christmas.

Instead of giving our children gifts that they won’t use for long, why not give them a pair of TOMS shoes? This does not just show that we are thinking of them but of other children who will benefit from having a new pair of shoes.

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