Surfing 101

After 3 long years, I got to surf again.. and it was AWESOME!!!  Strong Winds!! Heavy Rain!! Wild Waves!! 

And since i got hooked into surfing just like that.. I will need to shop for gears and surfing outfits..

 

Here are the things you need for surfing...






Rashguard:


This is a tight-fitted garment specifically designed to prevent rashes on the upper body while surfing. The synthetic wax applied to the deck of the surfboard (to keep the surfer from slipping off the board) holds sand that could rub against your torso while you're paddling or trying to stand on the surfboard... So if you love you smooth flawless skin, you definitely need to buy this..

grabbed from swimoutlet.com

Boardshorts: 


Unlike other swim shorts, boardshorts have waistbands with a lace-up tie in order to ensure that it cannot be pulled off the body by the force of the wave when a surfer is tumbled under water during a wipe out.

Roxy Women's Steady Waves Board Shorts

 

 grabbed from swimoutlet.com

Surf Board: 


Nothing is more important than choosing the right board. All the cool girls and cutie guys have small, narrow surfboards, right? So what! You're not cool yet (LOL)!! For beginners, Longboards (the bigger ones) are more suitable since it is more stable and is easy to paddle.

grabbed from www.billabongsurfph.com

Surf Trainer: 


How to spot the best surfing trainer? Simple! Look at kuya's "ABS"!!! If it's six-pack... He's probably the one you're looking for! LOL!!






Best Spot: 

Best surfin spots in the country are Baler, La Union, Zambales, Siargao... etc.








Now you're ready for surfing lessons...

Wanna know more about surfing? Check these sites:

swimoutlet.com

billabongsurfph.com
teambloodred.com
surfingmagazine.com
stokedinc.com.ph

Mixed Martial Arts... I Love!!

Those people close to me knows that I super love UFC that's why I badly wanna learn Mixed Martial Arts (MMA).

They say that to be a true Mixed Martial Artist, you must learn many forms of fighting styles, such as jiu jitsu, Boxing, Judo, Wrestling, Karate and Muay Thai Kick Boxing. 


I've been researching online recently about different types of fighting styles i can enroll in and here are my top choices:


(You guys can help me choose by the way...)

Muay Thai

grabbed  from modern-rebel.com

This fighting style originated in Thailand and is a forerunner in hand and feet striking, as well as viscious knee and elbow attacks. Anderson Silva, Wanderlei Silva, Mauricio Rua, Thiago Silva, Gina Carano and Cristiane Santos employ a broad range of tactics born of Muay Thai. According to Hansen Bay with Grace Yip  (Sports Psychologist), " the practice of Muay Thai helps to simultaneously refine one’s mind, body and spirit."




Why I like this:

It doesn't only involve physical training, it also teaches you the importance of meditation and visualization amongst others. 

Boxing

  grabbed from yvb.com.au

Boxing, as defined by wiki, is a martial art and combat sport in which two people engage in a contest of strength, reflexes, and endurance by throwing punches at an opponent with the goal of a knockout with gloved hands.


Why I like this: 


They say "Boxing will give you results". Weight loss, increased agility and coordination, muscle tone and greater fitness all result from boxing. It's a cardio work-out for the whole body. It's especially good for toning muscles, which is perfect for women like me who want to lose weight around their bottom and thighs as part of an overall reduction programme.

"If it's rapid tone and weight loss you're after then boxing is something you should definitely check out"

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

grabbed from espacojovem.net/jiu-jitsu

It is a fighting style that consists of grappling and striking techniques and was said to have originated in Japan. So why should women grapple? Grappling technique is based on leverage and not strength. It shows that you do not have to be the biggest or strongest to beat someone. As long as you learn to apply the techniques in different combinations and orientation and execute them flawlessly, there's no doubt girls can kick guys asses.




Why I like this:

It shows the value of women empowerment, teaches endurance and determination plus it also develops one's confidence.

So guys, what do you think? Should I do all three? =P


Resources:

modern-rebel.com 
en.wikipedia.org
female-muay-thai.blogspot.com
health.ninemsn.com.au
grapplearts.com
espacojovem.net/jiu-jitsu

"The Hot-Crazy Scale"

If you're a fan of the sitcom "How I Met Your Mother", I'm pretty sure you already know  Barney's infamous "The Hot-Crazy Scale" principle which states that:

"A girl is allowed to be crazy, as long as she is equally hot" 

 

So If a girl is CRAZY she has to be hot, if she's REALLY CRAZY she has to be REALLY hot.

 

Please refer to the graph below:

 

Ideally, the girl should be above the diagonal line, indicating that she is hotter than she is crazy. 

" The diagonal line is known as the Vicky Mendoza diagonal by Barney, after a girl he dated who jumped back and forth across the line by shaving her head, then losing ten pounds, then stabbing Barney with a fork and finally getting a boob job. The bottom-right corner of the scale is dubbed the Shelly Gallebsy zone by Barney, after another girl he dated who fell into that area after gaining twenty pounds and trying to kill him with a brick." (HIMYM wikia) 

 But I say this:

 "THIS SCALE SHOULD ALSO BE APPLICABLE TO GUYS!!!"

 

Girls are not the only ones capable of being CRAZY in love... Guys can actually be CRAZIER believe me!! 

Check this out!!!

Jim Carrey as Mort Rainey in "The Number 23" 

Johnny Depp in " Secret Window "

Paolo Avelino as Nathan  in " Walang Hanggan " 

(Yes, I'm watching the teleserye... #DontJudgeMePlease Lol )

Well, Good thing all these  guys are uberly HOT... so technically... They are ALLOWED to be Super Duper CRAZY!!!! Hahaha


My point? Well, SImple! You GUYS should ONLY be ALLOWED to be SUPER DUPER CRAZY if YOU'RE as SUPER DUPER HOT as THEM!!! Capiche?!

Note: I was about to write a summary of the movies and the teleserye mentioned above however I realized it would be better if I just let you guys watch it yourself to fully understand the concept... LOL

Resources:

www.legen-waitforit.com

http://how-i-met-your-mother.wikia.com/wiki/Hot/Crazy_Scale

He Loves Me, He Loves Me NOT!

       "This is a story of boy meets girl ... but this in NOT a Love Story"


Rachel: " Just coz some cute girl like the same bizarre crap you do, that doesn't make her your Soulmate DUMB!"

Summer: "I just don't feel comfortable being anyone's girlfriend... i don't actually feel comfortable being anyone's anything"

Tom: What happens if you fall in love 

Summer:Well you don't believe that, don't you?  

Tom: It's love, It's not Santa Claus!

Summer: " Tom don't go.. You're still my BESTFRIEND!"


Tom: " Either she's an evil, emotionless, miserable human being, or... she's a robot."

 
 (Lines from 500 Days of Summer)

They say that there are 5 stages of relationships...

 
Step 1: Attraction and Romance

This is the get-to-know-each-other stage. Everything's like a dream. You're finally talking to the person you've been dreaming about since the day you've met. Long hours talking on the phone... texting sweet nothings... coffee dates.. movie dates.. Everything seems perfect.

Step 2:  The Discovery

After the getting-to-know-each-other stage... discovering reality comes next. This is when you discover what the other person is like in real-life and this is the stage when you'll know their deepest darkest secrets.  During this stage, the initial excitement of being together fades somehow..

Step 3:  Disappointment

"No expectations, No disappointments!" True.. but when you're in a relationship it's impossible NOT to EXPECT! So yes, this is the stage where you start arguing about every single little detail of your existence!

Step 4: Stability

After surviving all the fights and arguments in stage 3, stability comes in. This is when you learn to accept the flaws of the other person and you learn to deal with your indifference.

Step 5: Commitment

And Finally, the Commitment Stage. This is when you both know that your relationship is settled, you know you are together, and you can finally relax BUT FYI ONLY FEW people reaches this part. Why? Simple... "They just don't see the other person in their future." This is why they don't feel the need to COMPROMISE, Take RESPONSIBILITY or even RESTRICT themselves in doing what they want. 

They CAN be IN-LOVE but just not enough to make them stay together as a couple or settle down...


Just like Summer in the movie "500 Days of Summer"

MY TAKE ON THIS? 

Well, I have lots of friends like "TOM" or "Summer" and I always tell them that it's important that expectations should be set CLEARLY before entering a relationship specifically when one of you doesn't want to be in a commitment to avoid all the dramas and the teleserye-like fights. Plus there should also be check-points to make sure that both of you are still on the same page.

And when you feel that the other person is falling in love with you already.. BAIL OUT AND NEVER LOOK BACK! 

Ensembles and Freeway

Sharing two of my favorite local brands in the Phil...

Sorry.. I'm soooo not good in posing.. LOL! =P


Check their site:

www.ensembles.com.ph
www.freeway.net.ph

So You Wanna be Sexy?

So I just found out today that there is a formula in getting the perfect figure - one which guarantees turning the heads of the opposite sex. According to a research, The bust size and ratios of the thigh-height and waist-hip ratio are the crucial dimensions. I don't know about the thigh-height ratio thingy but I'm more interested in the hip-waist ratio calculation! Haha!

Formula for a perfect figure:  [based on the Waist-to-hip ratio (WHR) calculation]

                 WHR  =     Circumference of the Waist    <    0.7

                                  Circumference of the Hips

Instruction: Divide your waist measurement to your hip measurement. Quotient should be less than or equal to 0.7 to be considered SEXY!! Important Note: The smaller your waist-to-hip ratio, the more sexually alluring you are. 

For example, for a 36-24-36 figure, WHR is 24/36 = 0.66 ( Sizzling hot!! 0.66 < 0.7 )

So if you wanna be sexy... Make sure you get at least 0.69 WHR just to be safe!! =P

So I guess you're now curious about my WHR correct? LOL! Good thing, I don't have an available tape measure at home. Hahaha!

Anyway, Here are my top 3 picks for the world's most sexiest!

#3 Beyonce Knowles

 "Voluptuous Vixen"

#2 Megan Fox

"Simply Hot"

#1 Angelina Jolie 

"My Forever Girl Crush"

Resources:

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/topic/Manchester

http://www.redorbit.com/news/health/979083/curve_appeal/

 

Goodbye World of Warcraft!!

I'm sorry WOW it's just not working out.. It's NOT You, It's ME! LOL!

I Love Popcorn!!

So let's talk about POPCORN!! It's simply my fave comfort food in the whole wide world!! POPCORN makes me happy!! I even watch crappy movies in the cinemas just to eat POPCORN (No kiddin!) and when I'm sad.. I go to the nearest mall or establishment and buy one. 

Here are some of my fave popcorn brands...  Enjoy!!

Chef Tony's Popcorn Company

"The Gourmet Popcorn"

Tater's Popcorn

"The moviegoer's popcorn"

Holy Kettle Corn

"The healthy popcorn"

Moby Caramel Puffs Popcorn

" My Anytime Popcorn"

Check em'out:

www.cheftonys.com

www.taters.com.ph

http://holykettlecorn.ph

Food Porn!!!

Ever since I started on my Low-Carb diet this week (believe it or not!), I've been visiting a lot of how-to-cook websites and cooking shows online lately. In short, all I do is watch FOOD PORN!! LOL! From Steaks to Pastas to Salads to Cheesecakes... JUST name it! I even spent like an hour every day watching Erwan Heussaff (thefatkidinside.com) cook Tacos, Apple Pies, Burgers, Salads... etc (Oh! he's good-looking by the way... very conducive to learning if i may add! Hahaha) I even browse foodporn.com once in a while just to check its featured recipes.  I find it kinda weird actually cause I seriously don't know how to cook so most of the ingredients mentioned and even the terms used were all jargon to me! LOL! But I must say, watching food porn on a daily basis kinda helped me lessen my food cravings for whatever reason (well, that's just me..).  It's like I don't long for tasting the food anymore once i saw how it's done and all. Well, I guess I'm really weird! Hahaha!

So here are some of my faves... Just wanna share it with you guys.. 

Bon Appetite!

Warm Marinated Feta Spread

 

 

 taken from http://www.foodporn.net

Greek Potato Salad

 

  taken from http://www.foodporn.net

Pesto Glazed Chicken with Herbed Capellini

 

 

   taken from http://crazyfoodiestunts.blogspot.com/2012/07/pesto-glazed-chicken-with-herbed.html

Steak, Asparagus, and Garlic Mashed Potatoes

taken from http://www.allrecipes.com

 

Check their sites:

http://crazyfoodiestunts.blogspot.com/

http://www.foodporn.net 

http://www.thefatkidinside.com

http://www.allrecipes.com

 

 

Wanna have a Jogging Buddy? Wear a Tap Out Shirt! LOL!

Wanna have a Jogging Buddy? Wear a Tap Out Shirt! LOL! When you're jogging around the village and you see familiar faces, they'd probably talk to you when they see you wearing one. It can most likely be a conversation starter specifically to those who are into MMA. Well, It happened to me...


Here are some of the training outfits I liked... Gotta order them online though since there's no Tapout Franchice in Manila Love yet.. ( correct me if I'm wrong please..)

"I Love BLACK Remember? "

  " Girly Much "

" Plain & Simple"

Check their site:


http://shop.tapout.com

Culture Shock: 50 Shades Of Grey...

“Never trust a man who can dance.” 

So this is 'the Book" I was soooo obsessed about reading these past few days... not until I found out it's all about SEX, SEX and lots of SEX!! Oh Crap! LOL! I was first drawn to it cause i thought it's like another Modern Cinderalla story and for some strange reason, i see myself in Ana (the main character in the book) very uncoordinated, very much assuming and ignorant about relationships (Well, minus that!). But I was TOTALLY WRONG!!! It's an erotic romance novel centered on BDSM ( And yes, I seriously have to google what BDSM means...) which I never really expected. Culture Shock!!! As in Seriously!!! So now I'm searching for a NEW BOOK TO READ CAUSE THIS BOOK OBVIOUSLY IS NOT FOR ME!! But hey don't get me wrong! If Ryan Gosling will star the movie version of this, I'll definitely watch it in a heartbeat!! Even in 3D!! LOL! XOXO! =P

*just my two cents*

Back to Jogging 101!!

Since I started jogging again... (just today actually!), I'm sure i have to add jogging shoes on my shopping list... so i began searching online. I first visited Nike.com however i seriously had a hard time browsing for their products (stupid me.. i know! haha!)... So i switched to Adidas Philippines online! LOL! Now there were lots of shoes and outfits to choose from... and to make my life easier, i filtered it "New to Old" products. 

These are the shoes i loved...

 

Womens Adidas Originals 1609ER Black Yellow

"It's an original.. I just have to have one!"

Womens Adidas Adicolor White Black

" Simply because I love Black.."

Womens Adidas Adicolor White Gold

"I just love the gold branding and the triple signature stripes... Classic!" 

Womens Adidas Adicolor Staten Island White Green

  " I'm a green archer.. need i say more? "

Well, looks like I'll be broke by the end of my 2-week vacay! But at least I'll be healthy and fit right?!! Fist bump! LOL!

Will be visiting Adidas store later today or tomorrow!! #EXCITEDMUCH

Check them out

http://www.adidasphilippines.com