Life begins @ 40 : My Special Birthday Celebration

 

 

Last August 12, 2016,  I was diagnosed with Bell's Palsy. It was almost two months before my 40th birthday.  I have always wished to make my 40th birthday a celebration that is so fabulous since I never had one since I was a kid.  But then, I remember, it's better to make a difference to others who are less fortunate.  So I decided to contact a home where I can share my special day. I do not really celebrate my birthdays, I am usually the one making preparations for my family's birthdays.

 

They said life begins at 40 and that made me promise to myself that from then on, I will try my best to celebrate my birthday with something that can make an make a difference.

 

I may have looked physically deformed with the left side of my face, but I know that my heart was in its perfect shape filled with happiness with my family and friends who supported all the way to make this happen.

 

To God be the Glory!

10.21.16

NUTRIUPyourgame Challenge between Solenn and Erwan Heusssaff

Are you Team Solenn or Team Erwan? Last Saturday morning I was able to witness the sibling showdown of Solenn and Erwan Heaussaff together with their own teams. Just found out that the two admittedly have sibling rivalry but in a positive and healthy way.

The game just got even bigger for Solenn and Erwan Heussaff this 2017, as they're calling out grown-ups to rally behind them.  On January 21st, shoppers from Glorietta watched Heussaff siblings not only push themselves further in an exciting showdown on fitness and endurance, but also encouraged each other to put up their game at the first ever MILO #NUTRIUPyourgame Challenge at the Glorietta Activity Center in Makati.

Solenn Heussaff, who married last May and launched her fitness book "Hot Sos" in August of last year, is already preparing for the fitness face-off.  The actress, model, author, and fitness enthusiast has always strived to up her game in wellness by trying out new sports, challenges, and healthy dishes that complement her lifestyle.  Her endurance for fitness will be put to the test with her brother Erwan.

Recently engaged restaurateur Erwan Heussaff, on the other has continuously been surprising everyone as he constantly ups his game.  Since he began his fitness journey with his blog, ThatFatkidinside.com and his passion for healthy living, Erwan has become a benchmark and inspiration among young adults when it comes to having an active and healthy lifestyle. His experience as a triathlete and Crossfit competitor will also come into play on Challenge Day.

While both Heussaff were excited for challenge, the two admit that at the end of the day, it's all about pushing oneself and encourage each other to be better.  The MILO #NUTRIUPyourgame challengeis a stage where one can test and try to exceed their limits and inspire others to up their game through hard work and proper nutrition.

To make the event more exciting,  the siblings have recruited their friends to back them up.  Actress Ellen Adarna, volleyball star Dennise Lazaro, and actress/model Chie Filomeno will rally alongside Solenn.  While Erwan will be joined by actor/model Daniel Matsunaga, basketball cager Jeron Teng, and vogger Wil Dasovich.  PArtner brands like Fitness First, Gold's Gym, KFIT, UFC and Adidas will offer products and services through their respective booths and program segments.

MILO Philippines continues to be committed in motivating adults to live an active ande healthy lifestle, said Ellen Isturis, Consumer Marketing Lead of MILO Philipines. "It's a new year, and everyone is pumped to up their fitness and nutrition, and challenge themselves to push further by trying the MILO NUTRIUP."

The #NUTRIUPyourgame Challenge is a venue where adults can try new MILO NUTRIUP, the nutritious and delicious 3-in-1 chocolate malt drink that's a a source of energy for grown-ups, and learn its benefits through unique and challenging activities.

Try the new MILO NUTRI UP and challenge yourself to up your game to your daily activities.

Experience Joy from within as Snow Caps launches Funny Face Yoga

The first time I heard about funny face yoga event, it actually made me curious about it.  And so I blocked the date since I was privileged to receive an invitation from my fellow mommy blogger.  Honestly, I’m not even a fan of yoga, but I felt like it’s so timely with my present health condition. Having been diagnosed with Bell’s Palsy from last month, added so much stresses in my everyday living. But hey, there’s always a bright side!

This is an extra-ordinary afternoon for me! Interesting event plus interesting people to meet. I got inside the event place and was welcomed with the beautiful and accommodating team Publicist PR. Nice cozy place with overflowing wine and a surrounding of beautiful men and women.

"Similar to the iconic espadrilles, but aesthetically better than it's Spanish forefathers, these canvas pairs will be handed out to privileged guests of this afternoon's Funny Face Yoga Gluthathione." Luis Espiritu, 

I fell in love with this espadrilles! Actually first time to own one of this kind. It's so nice and comfy! We wore it together with the white lounge gown and huge funny face fan. We all then look so cool, a bunch of beauties having hilarious afternoon!

Photo credit to Charming Lani

Of course, already having fun with co-mommy bloggers after putting on own lounge gown and espadrilles. No event will be complete with group photos with these mommies!

The beautiful and super friendly Managing Director of Team Publicis Works, Ms. Marivic Fajardo gave her welcome speech as she also shares her own experience of finding beauty from within. Ms. Fajardo cited a quote that she once read "To be pretty is a generic lottery, but tobe beautiful is equal opportunity." Which is so true. Real beauty is regardless of our economic status, career, religion, etc...

And today, I met another amazing women who's a former model,  started her career at 12 years old, understood the pressure that society has put on women to be beautiful and perfect. Being immersed in the world of fashion and beauty should be. She witnessed very young girls fall victim to dieting and health disorders like anorexia. She also understood the pressure that women have put on themselves-to be the perfect women, wife, mother. 

At the peak of her career, Vivien decided to leave this world of high-fashion and embraced her new role as wife and mother. She learned that her and society’s definition of ‘’beauty’’ turned out to be unreal and she then went on a pursuit of what real beauty is.

As Vivien shared, part of her journey includes what she learned from yoga as a Kundalini Yoga teacher—one of the biggest learning is finding joy from within. To illustrate the fun side of yoga, Vivien taught guests Funny Face Yoga.

During the demo Ms. Vivien Tan shared Three Kind of Exercises

1. Breathing exercises

2. Kissing exercises  

3. Eye exercises 

What made it fun was how funny and silly you look and feel while doing the exercises. The exercises showed guest that to be better versions of themselves, they need to learn to laugh—laugh at themselves and laugh with others. Guest saw that by simply laughing at their own imperfections and accepting themselves and accepting themselves as they are, they can create joy from within. It was a beautiful way to learn that true beauty comes not from how you look on the outside, it comes from joy on the inside. Through a simple and gun afternoon of Funny Face Yoga, guests learned how to create their own joy—and through this joy they have also created beauty—beauty that radiates from within. It is from this mindset that Snow Caps wishes to impart their advocacy of supporting women to be better versions of themselves.

While true beauty starts from within, Snow Caps Glutathione is another way women can be better versions of themselves by helping them care for their skin.

What you need to know about Snow Caps

Snow Caps contains L glutathione from Kohjin Lifescience Tokyo Japan and it has 50% more glutathione content than any other expensive brands. It also contains vitamin C and alpha liphoic acid which help keep skin healthy and glowing. Glutathione,  an antioxidant that promotes radiant looking skin while fighting off toxins and free radicals that are harmful to the skin and body. 

#BetterMe, Snow Caps Glutathione advocates as they support women to be better versions of themselves. And what better way to communicate this message than by showing women a fun and hilarious way to staying young and beautiful? Let go do Funny Face Yoga together!

For more information on how Snow Caps, find them on Facebook (Snow Caps Glutathione), visit vidanutriscience.com or call (02) 927-9227.

#BetterMe 
Supports Women to be Better Version of Themselves

Starting today, I'll take the #BetterMeIn30Days challenge. I am ready to be #ABetterMe with Funny Face Yoga and Snow Caps Glutathione.

Herbalife Family Foundation Launches Casa Herbalife Program with Tuloy Foundation, Inc. to Improve Nutri tion of Children

PRESS RELEASE: 

MANILA, PHILIPPINES, JUNE 30 2016 – The Herbalife Family Foundation (HFF), a non-profit organization committed to helping vulnerable children, recently announced the opening of its second Casa Herbalife Program in the Philippines, together with - Tuloy Foundation, Inc. (the Foundation) – an institution committed to uplifting the lives of poor, abandoned and neglected street children.

Under the Program, HFF will provide an initial financial grant of 20,000USD to the Foundation. The funds will improve access to good nutrition for the children at the Foundation through the renovating of the Foundation’s central kitchen.

“We are very pleased to welcome Tuloy Foundation, Inc. as our newest Casa Herbalife Program in the Philippines, as we continue helping improve the lives and nutrition of children in need,” said Rosalio Valenzuela, general manager of Herbalife Philippines.  “We know how important good nutrition is, especially for children. It is critical that our children are given access to better nutrition for their physical, mental, and emotional development. Through Herbalife Family Foundation’s Casa Herbalife Program, we can make a meaningful contribution to the children’s development.”

Fr. Marciano “Rocky” G. Evangelist, SDB established Tuloy Foundation, Inc. in 1993, to provide a comprehensive rehabilitation program for street children in Manila. It has achieved outstanding success and worldwide recognition for its innovative programs that help poor and abandoned children to regain their self-worth and dignity, giving them a chance for a better life.

In the Philippines, HFF currently supports the S.O.S. Children’s Village in Ayala Alabang Muntinlupa City. Under the program, the Village receives an annual grant that helps provide nutritious food to children living there.

About Herbalife Family Foundation

Herbalife Family Foundation (HFF) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the lives of children by helping charitable organizations provide healthy nutrition to children in need.  Additionally, HFF often supports relief efforts in response to catastrophic natural disasters around the world.

In 2005, HFF was proud to introduce the Casa Herbalife Program. Today, HFF supports over 130 Casa Herbalife programs in more than 50 countries and serves tens of thousands of children daily.  HFF is supported by Independent Herbalife Members, their friends and families and Herbalife employees.

To learn more about HFF and the Casa Herbalife programs near you, please visit

HerbalifeFamilyFoundation.org.

About Herbalife:

Herbalife is a global nutrition company that has been changing people's lives with great products since 1980. Our nutrition, weight-management, energy and fitness and personal care products are available exclusively to and through dedicated Independent Herbalife Members in more than 90 countries. We are committed to fighting the worldwide problems of poor nutrition and obesity by offering high-quality products, one-on-one coaching with an Herbalife member and a community that inspires customers to live a healthy, active life.

We support the Herbalife Family Foundation (HFF) and its Casa Herbalife programs to help bring good nutrition to children in need. We also sponsor more than 190 world-class athletes, teams and events around the globe, including Cristiano Ronaldo, the LA Galaxy and champions in many other sports.

The company has over 8,000 employees worldwide, and its shares are traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: HLF) with net sales of US$4.5 billion in 2015. To learn more visit Herbalife.com.

Sugar & Darling Since 2007 : Happy 9th Year!

Our Photo Love Story

We started as friends. Talking over the phone and celfone for hours and more, then everything is history... Here's the flood of photos looking back....

Before I DO

The BRIDE

The Wedding Ceremony

"Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins." 

1 Peter 4:8

"Be completely humble and gentle; Be patient, bearing with one another in love. Make every effort to keep the unity of the spirit through the bond of peace.

Ephesians 4:2-3

The "I DO"

"Therefore what God has joined together, let no one separate."- Mark 10:9

The Reception

"Be completely humble and gentle; Be patient, bearing with one another in love. Make every effort to keep the unity of the spirit through the bond of peace."- Ephesians 4:2-3
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                                      Crying Thea

 

 

 

Make-up : Raymond Medrina

Photography: B.A. Studio

Venue: Valle  Verde Six

 

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Mr. & Mrs. Ang