A Run to Remember

Excited, I run on a sloping pavement... I tripped, then I got this bruise on my knee. I did not cry but I felt the pain... (dad's note: we felt the pain too)

It took a few days before it was healed but left a scar.

It was a run to remember...

 Have a nice day to all,

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Boracay (Day 3)

May 23, 2011: Day 3 in Boracay, the sky was  gloomy maybe because of the impending typhoon Chedeng, in fact it was heavily raining the night before but still the sea is so beautiful as if inviting us to swim.

I played in the sand, testing my new toy until I got tired. Dad and I went to the sea and swim. The water is perfect and we swam for hours.

Later in the afternoon mom join us, We played peek-a-boo. I laughed out loud whenever mom and dad emerged from the water. We stayed until 6pm, I was chilling but enjoyed every single minute with my mom and dad.

Have a nice day to all,

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Boracay (Day 2)

May 22, 2011: Day 2 in Boracay, we woke up a little late, ate our breakfast after which  we walked on the shore, visit Willy's Rock and took a few photos as a souvenir

At first I did not want to walk on the sand but later on I enjoyed running, walking and playing on the sand. I did not swim but still enjoyed our 2nd day here. It was fun being with my mom and dad.

We ate our lunch at Andok's because the day before we over spent for our dinner. Aside from Andok's, there are few more restaurant and fast food in Boracay, you can take your lunch or dinner at an affordable price, so no worries if you have a tight budget like us.

Luckily, during the night dad and our friends were able to watched fire dancers, though he was not able to bring his tripod for a better shot, he still enjoyed taking photographs.

That's all for now, I will tell more about our vacation in Boracay later.

Have a nice day to all,

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Outing @ 9 Waves

Two Sundays ago, our family went to 9 waves(Ciudad Cristia) to beat the heat of summer. The resort was a little bit too crowded, to maybe because it was Mothers' Day or it was just too accessible. It is about 15 minutes from our house and around 30 minutes from Marikina City.
The sky was a little bit gloomy because of the impending typhoon but we still enjoy our short stay there. I was enjoying the water but a little scared to let go of my dad's (and mom's) arms even if I had a "salbabida" or life buoy/preserver.
I also enjoyed the slide and felt safe trying it because my uncles were waiting for me at the pool to catch me while dad is with me inside the whale slide.

It was indeed fun and exciting outing knowing that i spent it with my family. This ouhing was just a preview of a much awaited trip to Boracay.

Have a nice day to all,

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Hyundai Run For a Cause

It's been a while since I last joined a marathon. Together with my mom and dad, we went to the Quirino Grandstand for the Hyundai Run For a Cause, a run for the benefit of Gawad Kalinga Center for Social Innovation (GK-CSI), St. Scholastica’s Priory, Habitat for Humanity, and the Haribon Foundation.

It was already 5:30 in the morning and we were hoping that we wont be late for the gun start. Luckily, we arrived just in the nick of time. Wave E just started and Wave F (our wave group) was about to begin.

Equipped with my stroller and 2 pieces of pandesal, I was ready for this monumental event. The gun fired and we started running (I mean dad started running). After two (2) kilometer of running, dad experienced numbness on his left arms, then left leg and as we approached the final kilometer dad experienced numbness on his left face. So dad decided to take a rest and went to the First Aid Station (dad's note: thank God that the organizers had first aid stations every 500m).

While I was waving and clapping at the same time, I did not realized that there was something wrong with my dad. Thankfully, nothing serious about it and it was not a sign of stroke. The day before the event, dad went home around half past one in the morning of Saturday so he got only 2 or 3 hours of sleep. Anyway, we finished the race 58.19 minutes way below our 30 minutes average time for a 5 kilometer run.

Registration was free that is why more than 20,000 runners joined this event. Hyundai promised to hold another free run and we will join this again, hopefully dad is fit enough to join (dad's note: I'll make sure that the incident wont happen again, it was so embarrassing, ha ha ha).

Next: Side Trip @ Rizal Park

Have a nice day to all,

My First Haircut

March 5, 2011,... Me and my mom went to SM Megamall (where my dad was waiting) for my very first haircut.

Before we went to the kid's hair salon. Since dad was so hungry we opted for an eat-all-you-can meal at Kamayan Restaurants. I ate pancit, lumpia, hotdog and many more. I enjoyed our meal together (I'll talk more about this in my next post).

We then went straight to "Cuts4tots Hair Salon for Kids" for my haircut. Sounds scary, not for me. Thanks to Barney. I watched Barney while the staff was cutting my hair. No scratching of head, I just sat, relaxed and watched Barney and after 15 minutes, I have a new nice and neat haircut. (see left photo).

It is quite expensive at P295 plus P195 for certificate but it's fun.

It's a worry free haircut.

I love it a lot

Have a nice day to all,

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A New High Chair & Barney DVD's

Last month, Me and my amiga Zia went to the Baby Fair at SM Megamall in Mandaluyong. Lots and lots of baby stuffs to buy for an affordable price. They offer up to 70% off on selected items. Zia and I (our parents I mean) bought a high chair for P1,200 (regular price is P3,900). For me it's a little bit late but nevertheless I still need it until my little sibling arrives. I also use it when I want to relax while watching educational DVD's and oftentimes without me knowing it, I fell asleep while siting.

Dad only took some pictures of me on the high chair last Saturday. Equipped with his new acquired external flash (canon 480 EXII).

Dad also surprised me with 2 new DVDs of Barney. I really love Barney. I giggle, jump, clap, dance, sing and shout "yehey!!", everytime I watch Barney. He's number one (1) on my list. Aside from Barney, I love Dora and Sesame Street (dad's note: Gabby, watch them in moderation, okay?).

Have a nice day to all,

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I Like...

I love see foods,..when I see food I eat. LOL

I like eating solid foods rather than drinking milk. I use to drink a lot of milk before but when I turned one last year, I seldom drink my milk. In fact, I only consumes around 12 oz of milk a day, sometimes 16 oz, way below the average milk intake of my age.

I love fruits like grapes, mango, orange, poncan, apple, melon, water melon, banana, hmmm.. what else?, I think I already tried almost all popular fruits.

I also love to eat vegetables. I already tried ampalaya (bitter melon) which is hated by many kids, squash, cabbage, cucumber, carrot, potato and many more. One time, dad bought me blended watermelon & carrot and I drunk it to the max, err use teaspoon (see left photo).

My all time favorite snack is magic flakes and apple. I am slowly gaining weight though still underweight at 10 kilos.

Have a nice day to all,

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Play time @ Gymboree Play & Music

After attending a birthday party last Sunday in Shangri-la Mall, we went to Gymboree Play & Music* for an hour of fun and playtime. Unlike other "play zones", Gymboree offers a variety of activities and obstacle courses. It's like a Gym for kids like me, where you could flex some muscles and learn at the same time.

I was in awe because there is so much room to move and so many things to play with but my favorite is playing the ball with my dad (I wished that mom was with us inside the playroom, she took the photos instead).

I got a couple of bumps while playing but I was not hurt at all. I did not finished the 1 hour allotted time for me because I was already tired and we have to hear Mass at 4pm.

Both my mom and dad is contemplating on enrolling me at Gymboree, if budget allows it (dad's note: it's a little expensive but I might enroll Gabby in one of the classes they offer if budget permits it).

Rate:

Non-members: P320/hour

Members: 20% less

Membership fee: P3,200 (lifetime or until 5 years old) includes 10 game coupons

*Created in 1976 by Joan Barnes, the play centers' main purpose is to help children (in this case me) stimulate their development through music, exercise, art, and other activities as well as helping parents know how to participate in furthering their children's mental and physical growth (Source: Wikipedia).

Have a nice day to all,

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Let's Play!: Bubbles

Let's Play!: Block That Move (Source: What to Expect)
Appropriate for: 1 year and up
Skills developed: Hand-eye coordination, gross motor skills & language development
What you'll need: Bubble Solution, Bubble Wand

Every child enjoys playing with bubbles. To take this activity to the next level (the learning level, that is), invest in a set of wands in a variety of shapes and sizes so your toddler can explore the concepts of big and small. Then take your gear outside so nature can play a role in the game, too. Explain how the wind carries the bubbles away, the same way it blows the leaves around in your yard.

Add the thrill of the chase, and the fun grows exponentially. Encourage your child to crawl or toddle after the blowing bubbles and reach for them on his own. Then show him how to let a bubble land gently on his arm (he probably won't need any instruction when it comes to popping those magical orbs!). If you want to concoct your own bubble solution, make that part of the activity, too. Let your toddler watch you mix a cup of water, a tablespoon of glycerin (readily available online or at your health-food store), and two tablespoons of dishwashing detergent. Then let him take a turn at dipping the wand into the solution. Don't forget to show him how to blow!

Playing bubbles became one of my favorite games, I love popping the bubbles. It is really a very fun-filled activities for toddlers like me. CAUTION: You will experience dizziness after the activity (I don't know why, my dad, uncles, lola tita and mom experienced it)

Have a nice day to all,

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