FOR A CHANGE

I haven't joined a marathon in months and this seems interesting...Set on October, 10, 2010, the 10.10.10 Run for the Pasig River aims to bring together 120,000 runners. What makes it more exciting is it aims to beat an existing Guinness World Record for the largest foot race in the world. The current holder is the San Francisco Bay Breakers with 110,000 runners.

While the 120,000 target looks within reach, CTSI, the official logistics partner of the event, is calling on all volunteers to help handle the baggage deposit and retrieval areas. Volunteers are tasked to receive, tag, store the bags from the three different start areas (MOA grounds for 3K, CCP grounds for 5K and in front of Manila Peninsula for 10K), transport them to the finish area at MOA and distribute them to the rightful owners. The expected number of bags which will be deposited is close to 70,000 and based on CTSI simulations and projections, and estimated 500-600 people are needed to man the booths and counters.

So if you are equipped with your updated medical and life insurance quotes, and are able-bodied, why not donate your time and energy to helping other people run by volunteering at CTSI?

FOR THE BABY AND THE BIG BABY

My officemate is pregnant with her second child. She is now on her 4th month and knowing my office buddies, we would soon be giving out baby shower invitations in honor of our dear, dear friend. Instead of the usualy shower gifts however, I plan to pass on my stash of maternity clothes to her (yes, I have no more use for them :D). Also, I plan to get this for her firstborn who is celebrating her birthday soon...I was so impressed with the review at Daphne Osena's blog, that I just had to get the Haligilet a set of his own.

What I liked about Firefly toothbrush is how is designed for little hands. It is very easy to hold and work with.
Best of all, the Firefly toothbrush flashes for a minute and lets your child know how long it should take to brush upper teeth. You can press it again to guide your little one when he/she does his lower set of teeth.The Firefly toothbrush also reminds you when it’s time to change your child’s toothbrush. Toothbrushes should be replaced every 3 months, and Firefly toothbrush reminds you because the light stops working just in time.

Happy brushing!

Available in SM and Watsons.

GETTING ZIGGY WITH IT

No matter how hard I try, I can't seem to bring myself to save. I have no excuses except that I have no discipline at all. Maybe it's hight time I consider various savings options such as the gold bullion which is believed to be one of the best ways to preserve wealth and purchasing power.

I really hope I can get into the savings groove, especially now that Christmas is just around the corner. And I already have one item on my Christmas wish list. This...Reebok launched its revolutionary line of footwear that promises to change the fitness landscape. Called the ZigTech, it is a new training and running shoe that’s equipped with technology that literally gives power to its wearer. Through its unique zigzag soles, the Reebok ZigTech absorbs the impact of a heel strike, enables energy transfer back to the actual running stride.

It is available in three variants; Zigpulse, Zigfuel and Zigenergy, and may be found at Reebok concept stores in Megamall, Trinoma and Festival Mall and at The Shoe Shop Rockwell and Royal Sporting House Robinson’s Ermita.

Must.Start.Saving.

LONGCHAMPINOY

If Paris has it...And China does...
And so does Japan...
why can't we have a Le Pliage version of our own?

What do you say folks? If Longchamp were to come up with a Pinas version of the Le Pliage, how should it look like? I spent the last few minutes of my work day coming up with these. Thank you, Photoshop.

Just because he-who-must-not-be-named lives in the house of dreams...
This red number would've been great had we not been witness to that hostage drama that was broadcast on every Samsung HDTV. However, it must be released in tandem with design #1 since it happened in he-who-must-not-be named's watch. :P
Sapagkat Lintik lang ang Walang Ganti, bigyan pugay natin si Dante Varona at ang San Juanico bridge (my favorite!)...Major Major este Bonggang Bongang Batanes...The perfect cone on the perfect color. Naaayon ang Mayon sa Kiwi (also my favorite!)...
Show me the Manny (Nike, borrow!)...
And last, but not the least, ang pambansang Pokwang...What's YOUR favorite? :D

I AM A COIN...

I am a coin of the US Army. I have two small holes in me. I'm no longer perfectly culled. Do you want to know the very last thing that entered my mind...? You.

So goes the monologue of yummy Channing Tatum in the Nicholas Sparks adaptation for the big screen--Dear John. I spent the entire three-day weekend doing a movie marathon and I just couldn't pass up the chance to watch this movie.

It follows the life of John (Channing Tatum), a soldier, after he falls in love with Savannah (Amanda Seyfried). They decide to exchange letters to each other after he is deployed to the war. The story spans seven years, beginning on the day John and Savannah first meet during Savannah's spring break, and ends (or actually begins again) several years later. Despite the negative reviews, I found the movie romantic, sappy, sad and redeeming, which is very trademark Sparks.

An interesting sub-plot is John's relationship with his reclusive father (Richard Jenkins) who is only interested in his coin collection--with each coin having an interesting story to tell. I was amazed too that such coins could command such a high price, just like those precious metals and coins being sold at usgoldbureau.com. I would think that the value of the coins in the movie was high enough to afford one to buy gold bullions, which, according to usgoldbureau.com, has the proven ability to protect one's wealth, to earn significant investment yield, and to increase purchasing power. Wow! It looks like coins and bullions are a worthy investment!

The film is peppered with cliches and stereotypes but it was good enough, not to mention, Channing was yummy enough, to pass the time. I recommend this film to those who like sappy, romantic flicks. But if you want more meat in your viewing, you may just want to skip it. :D

MELON AKO, ANO? MELON AKONG KWENTO!!!

We're off to Batangas today, but I told the Haligi that we have to be back by Sunday. Meethinks it would be best to avoid a Monday traffic jam with those who also spent their weekend in the south. Besides, I want to catch this...

THE LOOK FOR LESS (L4L) #5

I am now beginning to regret my previous decision not to get myself that bullion investment. With the very inspiring anecdotes and promising yields I have read online via usgoldbureau.com, it looks like gold investments are the way to go.

Now that I have no investment yields to depend on, and my purse fund has been wiped clean, I am looking for creative ways to fuel my passion despite limited resources. And my quest did not disappoint. Look at what I found!

In case you're mulling over a Mullberry purchase like me, consider this.

Instead of going for chic favorite, Mullberry Bayswater, which can burn a hole in your pocket ($850 via Net a Porter)...
why not head on over to Target this October, to grab this Mulberry collaboration which is a lot reminiscent of the Mulberry bags we know and love. Plus, its price tag is way more attainable ($34.99 via Target)...