Fun Run or Pain Run?

Three days after I participated in the very successful Cortal SQR Run and Fly Away last May 27 along Roxas Blvd., I am still in pain.

Although it's nothing serious, I can still feel some sort of a pinch in some parts of my joints in my lower body. Well, it's only me to be blame. I had no preparation for that run and only did a little warm-up. I underestimate the 5k run and thought it would just be a walk in park (well, I did walk during the run since I am pretty out of shape) since this is my sixth run in the last two years.

Now, here come's my wife asking, "Why do you keep on running if the next day, you'll know you'll get body aches the next day?"

Well, I have a default answer for her. It's actually the same answer I give her why I want to get new tattoos and still play basketball after a few broken bones, "because I like."

I like not to get hurt but I like the experience the action (with the hope of not getting hurt, of course)

One good thing about fun runs is that most of them if not all are fund-raising events for the benefit of different institutions and sector in need.

In the case of  the Cortal SQR Run and Fly Away, their beneficiary is the AMY Foundation is a non-stock, non-profit organization founded by Ambassador Alfredo Yao of the Zest-O Group of Companies. The Foundation aims to implement and sustain socio-economic programs in support of the development and advancement of the less privileged and less fortunate youth sectors of the society.

So, will I continue to do the pain run, errr... the fun run. My answer is a big YES!

Btw, I'm actually doing okay now since I just noticed that I have a sample of Cortal SQR capsule that really did wonders to get rid of my body aches :)

Techni-Ice: Being cold has never this cool!

 

I am a big fan of anything cold.

I love ice cream, fruit shakes, scotch on the rocks, Tagaytay and Baguio City, aircon buses and, would you believe, even cold pizza.

Well, there are a few exceptions that I hate of course like a cold shoulder from my wife, cold hands during a basketball game, and cold feet in the middle of a presentation with my boss.

With a busy schedule almost every day, only a glass of ice-cold water can conquer my thirst after a very tiring fieldwork.  Or how about an order of special halo-halo for meryenda to counter an afternoon of scorching heat that makes my sweat glands the busiest part of my body on summer.

How I wish I have a Midas-like hand that I can turn anything, not into gold, but into something cold with just a touch. Sounds like a wild idea? What if I tell you that it’s possible to turn food and beverages cold whenever and wherever you are even without a fridge (absolutely no hand surgery or transplant required).

I’m just amazed with this very innovative and wonder product Techni-Ice. It a great alternative for dry or wet ice with other use and benefits. With its advance technology, it can also serve as a hot pack. It’s easy to use, can be cut to size, lightweight, flexible, hygienic, safe, non-toxic and can stay frozen for days.

With these features, I can think of a lot of uses for Techni-Ice sheets.  Here’s my top 3 list of how I will use this superb product. And so I say Techni-Ice is more than just ICE.

Important for micro businesses. My mom owns a small sari-sari store. She could use Techni-Ice sheets to keep bottles of soda and beer and tetra pack juices cold every day. This is a good option and more cost-efficient than maintaining a refrigerator inside the store.

Celebrations. Family gatherings, whether indoor or outdoor, can be more fun-filled if we can avoid even some minor hassles like soggy food, warm beverages, or leaking plastic coolers. Less stress means more jest and it's possible with Techni-Ice.

Every day joy. I’m sure that at least one time in your life you experienced this situation: you were forced to go home late from work because of an unexpected workload, then got stuck in the middle of a traffic jam for hours and when you arrived home you found out that there’s a power outage in your village. Awts! Now here’s a dream scenario: before you could curse your boss, you were able to grab a bottle of your favorite drink from the cooler even without electricity. Thank God it’s cold! That’s the beauty of Techni-Ice!    

Discover more great things Techni-Ice can bring to your daily life. Be one of the many people around the world that has benefited from the wonders this product offer.  The good thing is, it's also available in the Philippines. Visit their website www.techniice.com.ph for updates and great news about the product. And soon, you'll definitely agree that with Techni-Ice, being cold has never this cool!

SkinWhite and Nuffnang bring you Snow White and the Huntsman

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Let me get this straight before you go straight reading this post: I am straight.  Although one time in my life I actually hoped that I was Kristen Stewart even just for a day.

In was in 2010 when I saw this movie "The Runaway" starring Kristen. The actress locked lips with not one but three lovely ladies in the movie in which she plays legendary rocker Joan Jett.  She got intimate with Dakota Fanning (I am Sam), Alessandra Torresani (TV's Caprica) and Stella Maeve (Manson Girls) in the film. That's just about any guy's dream (I suppose)--- kissing 3 different yet equally gorgeous girls without no commitments afterwards (specially if you are already married like me).

Well, of course I lost the illusion when Kristen started dating Robert Pattinson.  And there's Taylor Lautner on the side. Yiiii... I can barely survive chasing my 3-year old son running all over the house so there's absolutely no more others boys allowed in my domain now.

Now, I heard Kristen is playing the lead role in the film Snow White and the Huntsman (which will have a special screening on June 1 at Shangri-La Mall Cineplex courtesy of SkinWhite Nuffnang Philippines). As if she is not yet a big star from the Twilight series, now she's back with another sure hit  in a role that many young actors (I'm not included) hope to get.

Well, if you want to be Snow White, you need to be white as a snow (yes, it's pretty obvious but I am actually just doing a good segue). But don't you worry in case you are not gifted with a skin ala-Kristen Stewart. Just go to your favorite grocery store or beauty shop and the answer is there waiting for you.

Experience the power of whitening with SkinWhite whitening range. Scientifically formulated to deliver safe and effective whitening in as early as 2 weeks! SkinWhite has SYNCHROWHITE ACTION that works in FOUR ways all the time:

WHITENS the skin’s surface

REDUCES formation of new dark pigments at its source

NOURISHES skin with Vitamins

PROTECTS skin against toxins and UV rays.

Now, this is definitely one great product for those looking for a prince charming. Because with SkinWhite, you'll definitely have that beautiful blush white skin and you'll be a head-turner in no time. Let's say I'll be Kristen Stewart for a day but I have my kayumanggi skin and wanted to have a fair white complexion so I won't look unnoticed standing beside a Caucasian prince charming, I need a remedy to at least level my skin tone with him (or you'll regret having taken a photo next to him). That's one magic whitening lotion like SkinWhite can bring. 

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Uniqlo Philippines Cast: The Chosen Ones

While the rest of the world is still in awe with the biggest assemble of superheroes in Marvel's The Avengers movie, Uniqlo Philippines had it's own gathering of some of the most admired names in the country to complete the cast of its brand ambassadors.

The very successful Uniqlo Philippines cast party happened at the grand ballroom of Hotel Intercon, Makati City last May 16. Popular DJs Chico and Delamar of the Morning Rush fame hosted the event.

To open the program, Mr. Katsumi Kubota, chief Operating Officer of Fast Retailing Philippines, shared an overview of Uniqlo and its philosophy which the public will finally experience as Uniqlo opens its first store in the Philippines at SM Mall of Asia on June 15, 2012.

The cast were revealed one by onw. First up was the team captain of the Philippine national team Smart Gilas and former Ateneo basketball star Chris Tiu. The cager is a self-confessed Uniqlo fan for years now

Second was singer Nikki Gil whose talent has conquered not only the TV screen but the world of theatre arts as well. She first rise to fame courtesy of a soft drink commercial and the rest is history.

The third cast member came as a surprise to many. Well, Actually even band leader and songwriter Chito Miranda of the well-loved pop rock band Parokya ni Edgar admitted that he too was surprise when he was offered the spot.  But there is no doubt that he'll be a major draw for the brand with his legions of fans.

Last but certainly not the least, talented actress and commercial model Iza Calzado came to the stage with his usual pleasing aura. She's an award-winning actress whose other accomplishments from other fields compliments the quality that is Uniqlo.

The four faces of Uniqlo personify different individualities that are in line with Uniqlo’s message and philosophy, “Made for All.” Through them, Uniqlo wants Filipinos to know that there are clothes for everyone, no matter what personality they have.

As we do a countdown to the grand opening of  Uniqlo's first store in the country, everyone has a chance to win 1 of the 100 shirts that they are giving away every week plus a chance to bring travel to Japan with a friend for FREE by joining their Vote & Win promo. Visit Uniqlo Philippines on Facebook page for more details.