Day 1: Self-portrait

 

This photo is taken right after my after work run of 5k.  It’s not really much.  I think in my head, if I keep this up, plus healthy diet, the day 30 self-portrait would show a healthier looking me.

I love that running brings out a blush I did not think I have.  After all, I am morena.  I love the feeling of sweating while running, almost like a natural shower.  I have never imagined myself being able to run distances (jog maybe, but never distances), so each time I complete a route, I just want to give myself a good pat on the back.  My sweaty sweaty back.

Maybe you should start doing something for your physical health too.  After all, no one ever really drowned in sweat.  :)

Early morning surprise

I came home pretty late last night (more on why later).  I think I came through the door at exactly 12:42 AM today, and it was nice to come in not alone.  Dylan took me home.  I was half-expecting him to spend the night, but he can’t really leave his ladies in QC now can he? :)

So I was hurrying because he had to leave soon.  QC is a long commute from Las Pinas.  I got him his water while he freshened up in the bathroom, and I quickly went in my room to take off my shoes, grab my slippers and tie my hair in a bun.  The house was surprisingly warm in spite of the time.  I noticed this little orange package in the corner, but did not mind it until Dylan left.

I became quite giddy when I took out that package.

When I opened it, I was squealing a little.

By now, I’ve already started my boogie dance.

I know right!  I was just complaining how I never get to run anymore and now, my mother just gave me another reason to!  Apart from health reasons of course. ;p

We gotta break this baby in!!!!

Fantastic way to start a Friday!  After my dose of Chuchi, I am definitely hitting the pavement with these.  :)

Jaw-dropping street art

Here’s a fantastic way to wake up in the morning!

Edgar Mueller is an artist who has been designing city sidewalks and transforming them into amazing works of art.  And it’s not just simple art.  It’s 3D art.  He copies these breaktaking scenes and paints them on sidewalks, bringing the scenery to the ordinary pedestrian.

I know right!  Sheer genius.  It’s absolutely sheer genius.  If people cannot afford to see these places, Mueller’s work literally brings the scenery at their doorstep.  Well, not really doorstep, more like sidewalk, but you get what I mean.

Watch as he transforms this street into waterfalls.  WATERFALLS.  No joke.

A plaza in Moscow

A spectacular plaza in Moscow!

I wonder if we’ll ever get around to creating something as artsy as this.  I  guess it would require a lot of people respecting the sidewalk instead of propping up stores and stalls everywhere.  But while we wait for our good ol’ country to get there, let us be enthralled by the mad artistry of Edgar Mueller.  You have to admit, this is pretty brilliant.

Prepping a street in Ireland

I'd love to "fall" into the deep!

Canadian water edge

The Cave Project (Germany)

Another cave in London

And now, it's in Slovenia!

You have to admit his work is pretty extraordinary.  To learn more about Edgar Mueller and his incredible transformation of the most boring pavements created by man (hahahaha I am so dramatic), click here. 

I wonder if he can paint the rice terraces in EDSA.  I mean, can you imagine how freaked out the drivers would be?  LOL.

Most stressful cab ride of 2010

The cab driver preached the word of the Lord from Roxas Boulevard to Makati Avenue.

Please.  Do not call me spiritually empty because I am so not.  Just because I refused to listen to your words doesn’t mean I’m spiritually empty.

Besides, a cab is not the place to preach the word of God.  Or whatever words you want to quote.

And if you plan to quote the Bible, the least you can do is make sure it’s the right one.

That’s all.

Another TV Blunder

Early this morning, Unang Hirit was boasting GMA 7’s wins at the Catholic Mass Media Awards, an annual award show dedicated to recognizing news and current affairs programs.

Apparently, GMA 7 bagged a lot of wins, and I know this because Unang Hirit was showing in the bus.

They also said that it was the first time a regional program won.  And the representative didn’t hesitate to highlight that:

“Ilang taon na rin naming ineenter yung entry namin… [so it’s nice to win this time]

Of course I forgot the rest of her babble, mainly because her attempts to enter their entries got stuck in my head.  Hahahahaha.

Hahahahhaaaaay Pinoy. :)