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Body Movement

Blessed May Be An Overused Word

There are many things to be grateful for today. And so despite my tired bones and sleepy eyes at this hour, I feel obliged to write them down lest they fade away into dreams. Here’s the reality: I am blessed. I just came from a whole-day yoga event called Global Mala Project Manila. I was […]

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Body Life Movement

Breathing Out

In the past few weeks, I’ve been filled with a lot of tension. Due to recent life changes, endorphin boosts have been critical to my everyday sanity. Although there is always the option to drink it up and drown in bottles of wine or scotch, I find the latter impractical, not to mention really unhealthy. […]

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Antipolo Life Philippines

The Art of Giving

MISSIONARIES OF CHARITY, ANTIPOLO CITY – I am one of those people who declutter my life as often as possible. I believe in simplicity. Once in a while I open my cabinets to check for things I don’t foresee using in the near future, and see which ones I could either give away or throw […]

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Antipolo Philippines

LeBlanc: An Exclusive Luxury Resort in Antipolo

LE BLANC, ANTIPOLO CITY – Antipolo is filled with exclusive resorts that are often rented out for parties, reunions, and other such celebrations. Much like Laguna and Tagaytay, it’s just an easy ride outside of the main city and could serve as a quick escape to people wanting to take the weekend off without driving […]

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Antipolo Music and Art Philippines

Pinto Art Museum: Antipolo’s Secret Art Haven

PINTO ART MUSEUM – Previously, I raved about how stunning I thought Pinto is, but I didn’t really show a lot of photos of the actual art inside. Although its exhibits may vary from time to time, here is a visual sneak peek of what was there this March 2013.

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Antipolo Philippines

Opening the Doors to Art at Pinto

PINTO ART MUSEUM – I have lived in Antipolo since I was born. I’ve heard of Pinto maybe once or twice in my lifetime. What I didn’t know is that this place that people are talking about is a huge haven of art. I have never seen anything like it, and I’m quite surprised that […]

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Asia Singapore

Far Far Away in Singapore

UNIVERSAL STUDIOS, SINGAPORE – The common belief is wrong: Kingdom Far Far Away is not really that far away. Okay, that was corny.

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Asia Singapore

Wandering Ancient Egypt and the Lost World

UNIVERSAL STUDIOS, SINGAPORE – How I wish it were really Egypt or The Lost World. That would have been fantastic. But this is the nearest thing to that, at least here in Asia.

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Asia Body Movement Singapore

Capoeira is Universal

Just me being me in another part of the world. Video taken in Universal Studios, Singapore, February 2013.

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Asia Singapore

I Never Wanted To Go To Universal Studios

UNIVERSAL STUDIOS, SINGAPORE was certainly not in my itinerary. I went to Singapore early this year for one reason – to watch the Norah Jones concert. And so aside from that, my itinerary was filled with nothing but vague ideas and possibilities.