I've never spent so much time on the road. 9 hours on the way to Baguio two days ago and a total of 12 hours to and from Vigan.

Here's a shot from our day trip to Vigan. We were jumping for joy and blocking the view of the Lumang Kampana (Old Belfry) in Vigan, Ilocus Sur.

I'm having so much fun here in Baguio as well, but I can't wait to come home and post all my photos. My friends and I all went trigger happy with our cameras, but then again, the best souvenirs we can bring home are our memories captured in photographs.

I am now officially 13 years old... plus 10! I'm so grateful to all the people who remembered my birthday. Thank you all! The kind words and greetings truly made my day.

This is how I know I have great friends: they didn't object when I lit my birthday candles.

"13"

Either I look it, act it, or they just cut me some slack since it was MY birthday after all.

Seriously though, my only wish is that God fills my life with even more wonderful people. The greetings, the gifts and the simple party were all a reminder that the past 23 years have been enriched by people who have stepped into my life. I feel so blessed that I actually want to hug the world, if that's at all possible!

Here's to a great 24th year of existence!

29th February 2008

It was more than just a "leap day", as some people call it. 

This day will be remembered as my last in this job I've had for over a year now.  As I said before, the season is over and I'm glad it ended with a bang.  Well, there weren't exactly fireworks, but it was indeed special.

I shed a few tears in the earlier hours of my last day at work.  The rest of the time, I just wanted to enjoy my final moments as an official employee and as a part of such a great team of recruiters and IT professionals.

Cheers to my fabulous officemates (ex-officemates now) for making it extra special.  I've never been so moved by the kind words they said to me personally, and for sure I know it wasn't just lip service.  It's been quite a ride; no doubt I'll miss the company. 

That's why I'll make it a point to keep in touch.  We're such a tight-knit group and without flinching, I can say I've established friendships to last me a lifetime.

Lists are fun!

Special thanks to Macy for giving me the idea.

Last Sunday, October 7, my family and I took part in The Main Event of Body Combat. I'd initially planned on plainly being a spectator. First reason is that I'm not really into the program--punching and kicking and aggression are simply not my cup of tea. I also just wanted to watch my sister perform in Body Jam and Balance, capture the moments through photos and video and take it easy; it was, after all, a Sunday. But when I got there, I just got so hyped up by the various teams in full costume that I, too, wanted to break a sweat. So, I signed up in the Open Category where we "Average Joes" could join the two hour marathon, punch, kick, jump, jinga and "keeya" and perhaps win an award or two. I was participant #241.

I had a blast and was in my full warrior mode for the first half only. Two hours of working out was just too much so that obviously disqualified me from winning any award, but that's already a given. ;) What I enjoyed most was watching the special performances of Body Jam, Body Balance and Body Attack.Body Balance Beauties

It was great seeing familiar gym faces, mingling with fellow health buffs, and for that little icing on the cake, eating a hearty dinner sponsored by Teriyaki Boy.

I'm glad I stuck around for the final announcements because my home gym won the overall award. I must give them props for their stylin' costume and their fierce form! Congratulations, Team Wynsum!

I'll upload videos and photos on my multiply account.