I always take my weight before going to Bacolod. It's sort of a checkpoint everytime I go home for the holidays. Through my weigh-ins, I have noticed in that I usually gain one kilo a week in Bacolod. Thus, my goal is to make sure that I keep my weight when I get back from … Continue reading Last Weigh-In 2018
Author: jgavan101
Can you afford Luxury?
Collins defines luxury goods as "things which are not necessary, but which give you pleasure or make your life more comfortable." I have my eyes on buying some luxury items like watches, shoes and bags.I can probably save for it but how will it affect my finances in the long run? At what point can … Continue reading Can you afford Luxury?
Coming Home for Stress
I always look forward to going back to Negros for December. It's a place where I can rest. A place where I can plan. A place where I can relax. A place where I can reflect. But it is not really a stress-free environment. There is one thing about Negros that gets me stressed out. … Continue reading Coming Home for Stress
A reason not to smile
They say that it takes 43 muscles to frown while it takes just 17 muscles to smile. This means that it takes more energy and more effort to frown. To smile, then, is better. But what's worst and more tiring than a frown is forcing yourself to smile because people expects you to be happy. … Continue reading A reason not to smile
Don’t English Me
I still get mistaken as a foreigner. Despite being dark skinned, some think I am a Japanese, or a Chinese, or a Korean. I have Chinese in my blood. My grandfather is Chinese. But I never met him. Taxi drivers, security guards, cashiers, sales people and others would talk to me in English. There were … Continue reading Don’t English Me
My Christmas Gift 2018
A friend let me try her Bose Quietcomfort 35 Series II and I instantly loved the Noise Cancelling feature. I thought that I need to get one for myself this Christmas. The leather on my Sennheiser Momentum is starting to peel off already after over 3 years of service. I started to do some research … Continue reading My Christmas Gift 2018
Hanoi, Vietnam: In Photos
Walking around Hanoi has a similar vibe as walking around Divisoria. It's a maze of narrow and crowded streets but each turn has a pleasant surprise to those seeking for an adventure. It can be a nice cozy coffee shop in the corner or great local food at the sidewalk. Here are the photos I … Continue reading Hanoi, Vietnam: In Photos
Rocks of Halong Bay
While in Halong Bay, our tour guide told us that some islets would resemble a bird. Another a butterfly. The others will resemble a cat, a mansion, or a bell. The islets can look like an animal, a jewelry, or a structure. I stared at each rock that seem to have risen from the sea. … Continue reading Rocks of Halong Bay
Daddy Diary – November 2018
Here's my November Update. 1. I visited Vietnam for the first time. I stayed at Hanoi and in Halong. The Halong Bay Cruise was the highlight of the trip. You can read my other posts about Vietnam here. 2. I joined the Halong Bay Marathon for the 21K distance. I trained for a sub-2 hour … Continue reading Daddy Diary – November 2018
Halong Bay, Vietnam: In Photos
The Halong Bay cruise is the perfect race-cation. After running the 21K at the Halong Bay International Heritage Marathon, the tour package included an overnight stay in a cruise ship in Halong Bay. I was just mesmerized by Halong Bay. The different islets are beautiful. And there is something calm and peaceful to be in … Continue reading Halong Bay, Vietnam: In Photos