I love New Year as this is really the time that I get to shop for myself as my Christmas shopping is dedicated to buying gifts for my family and friends. It’s been my ritual to start the year looking for great value finds for ME. So far, I got an awesome deal of 25% discount on my new digital camera and was able to buy imported make-ups and lotions at 50% off!

Just when I thought my finds couldn’t get better, I saw this big ad for Free P2,000 worth of Nike apparel with a new EastWest Bank credit card while shopping in the mall. I got so excited as I’m planning to buy new running shoes that I can use for jogging to shave off pounds I gained over the holidays. I quickly checked their website and applied online! Can’t wait to get my card and buy my NIKE shoes thanks to my new EastWest bank credit card. Mhuahh to New Year and great deals!

Hurry, you can still catch this free P2,000 worth of Nike Park apparel promo of EastWest Bank Credit Card if you apply through their website on or before Feb 15.

Free P2,000 worth of Nike Park apparel

Check out more info about the EastWest Bank promo with Nike Park Apparel here:

http://eastwestbanker.com/info/promo_nikepark

I usually make the most out of the free stuff I can get and while most department stores are still on New Year’s SALE right now, I say take advantage of all the sale items including Nike Park apparel and use the free P2,000 worth of Nike Park gear with your EastWest Bank Credit Card.

Most people are now into getting fit and have different ways to shape up. I already signed up for a few races for the New Year… join ME! Also, people rush to the gym on the first month of the year because everyone is trying to stay faithful to their New Year’s resolution. It’s time to shop for new clothes, new gadgets and gym/sports apparel.

It’s time to invest wisely in your goals for the next year. As for me, getting my body fit, taking care of my skin and health and shopping for the stuff that makes me look good are on top of my list for myself. I am also planning to upgrade my Nikon D40 DSLR for my photography.

What are your priorities for the next year? Ever thought about your New Year’s resolution yet? Share them with me on the comments below.

*This is a sponsored post for EastWest bank.

It’s pretty easy actually, you just need to research for runs in different countries and sign up.  Another way to run on another country is to join this year’s ING Run “Running 20” in Manila this December 11, 2010.  The runners who will participate the 20k run half marathon are eligible to join the raffle to join the next year’s ING New York City NYC Marathon 2011.  ING of course has always been NYC Marathon’s biggest sponsor. 

In celebration of 20 years in the Philippines, ING Bank in partnership with Habitat for Humanity, will hold a special running event to raise funds for the construction of 20 homes in Laguna.

ING Running 20 3K/5K/10K/20KM
December 11, 2010
Bonifacio Global City

Registration is at Php500 for 3K/5K/10K which includes race Kit, RFID tag, singlet and giveaways. Registration fee for 20K is PHP1,000 which includes Rrace Kit, RFID tag, singlet and giveaways, finisher’s shirt, finisher’s medal and the eligibility to NYC Marathon Raffle.

ING Running 20 / ING Run Registration here.

Contact them for more details or log on to www.habitat.org.ph.

Run for a worthy cause and together, let’s make a difference one home at a time!

Vince and I went to Vivere Salon in Robinson’s Place Ermita and while he was still getting his hair cut, I roamed around looking for shoes.  I got so excited of finally going to the gym and I bought these shoes even if it is a bit out of my budget.  I am not entirely sure, but they seem to sell shoes at the department store more cheaper than the one in a boutique.  I went to one and compared the prices, the boutique was selling it at Php 5,000 ++ while I bought this for only P 4,300.  It still supposedly is out of my budget but since I don’t want to have any excuse not to go to the gym and since I need a good shoes for training (running and gym) I decided to buy it in a snap!

The shoes are meant for training.  They shaped the foot sole to have diamond clusters for flexibility and adaptability to whatever activity I am conducting.  You can also plug in your Nike Plus if you have one and since I don’t have one, I am planning to buy I also have an iPod nano that supports Nike Plus with that application on the net so that definitely is on my to-buy list.

Here are the pictures of my unboxing Oh, don’t mind the bunny… He was just trying to cam-whore with me.  He was hopping around while I was taking shots of me wearing the shoes so yeah… It’s nice to have some cute bunny as an accessory

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So, I was editing these photos when I noticed something:

I was like… wait… does that number “5” mean it’s a size 5???

I don’t really know how they put those sizes on the boxes and what not but I was pretty sure I was a size 6!   Actually, 5 and a half to be exact, but I usually get the size 6. That explained why the shoes were a little bit uncomfortable.  I was so FRAZZLED then because I asked the sales clerk a thousand times if they were size 6 because it was a little bit tight on my feet!  I swear I remembered the sales clerk looking at the box to check and looked at me straight and said “yes maam, size 6 po ito” try no nalang ulit ito.

I tried it again, it fit just right like exactly right – no allowance or what not!

So I asked for him to give me a size 7 because I though, if size 6 for Nike is a bit small for me, then I must try the size 7!  And so I did, but guess what – size 7 was too big for me!!! and so, I asked again “Sir, are you sure this is a size 6?” – “Yes maam, size 6 po.  Luluwag pa naman po yan mam.”

I am really sure I was size 6 and when he said it was, I believed him… I mean I did not expect him to lie or what not!  And so, I paid for it ~_~’ yadda yadda yadda…

I was so erratic because it was such an inconvenience!  I had to go back again to the store and have it exchanged!  And you know how much of a pain in the ass it is here in the Philippines to exchange stuff.  But still, I know that wearing the wrong size could harm me so I drove all the way again…

The sales clerk who sold me the shoes wasn’t there.  Instead, other sales guys from Nike were there.  They confirmed – it is a size 5! @_@ I told them what happened and they were so apologetic.  I know it wasn’t their fault so I didn’t give them any attitude.  I was just happy that I could return it – thank GOODness!  Turns out, they didn’t have any stock of size 6 anymore!  I was a bit furious and I said “Bakit naman magsisinungaling yon sa akin?” (Why would he lie about the shoe size?)  I was a bit pissed because I wanted that design so bad but I can’t wear a size 5 nor a 7… and they didn’t refund neither.  I don’t know if you can actually do – well there was a little bit of “fraud” there right?  I was fooled!  Therefore, the contract of sale is supposedly did not happen … but I was at fault to because one condition for the contract to be null is that the other party (me) exercised due diligence to make sure the sale was legit.  I didn’t check for myself what size it was!

(sorry about that, the accountant in me is coming out… we studied some law units and contracts are included)

anyway, I had to exchange it with another item.  I didn’t mind.  I just want my shoes. I really liked the design of this one, but I like the design of the new shoes I bought too!  I liked it more because I like the contrast of colors and it had a little bit of platform base (about half an inch) that would make me look taller It was more expensive than this one too *haiz* so I had to make extra payment

That will be my next blog post so check it out again

So guys, remember to check the size of the shoes yourselves!  Check both shoes you don’t want the other to be smaller or bigger than the other one, do you?

Sam Milby looks hotter in person 🙂

Check out my Phail running moment running 10k here.

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]]> https://flaircandy.com/bluewater-day-spa-run-photos/feed/ 3 https://flaircandy.com/running-10k/ https://flaircandy.com/running-10k/#comments Mon, 18 Oct 2010 15:49:20 +0000 http://www.flaircandy.com/2010/10/running-10k/ Officially I ran:

5k – Saving Sights for the Children of RBI, my first run ever (34 mins)

10k – Miles for Smiles (01:22:27)

I couldn’t even believe I made it! *faints* look at that happy face on the finish line!

and….

just recently, I ran the BlueWater Day spa run for 10k again.

and here’s my PHAIL story…

We arrived just on time but I was not familiar with parking lots during the run at that time so it took us a while before we could properly park.  I drank lots of fluids 30 mins before the race and because of that, I felt the need to pee!!! I have a peanut bladder and I hate that I have to deal with it all the time grr!  There was a line in the portalets (not sure how you spell it, those portable toilets).

And so I though, I’d ask people for other toilets.  I saw the booth of Easy Phamax wheat grass and drank a tiny cup of wheat grass juice to fuel up my run!

Just then, I heard the countdown…

10…

9…

8…

(what the) ?

7…

holy crap, it’s the 10k countdown…

so I rushed to the starting line and ran without even thinking of a solution of what to do with my bladder.

I was so distracted while I was running my first 100 steps @_@ and so I asked the marshals if there is any toilet that I can pass by.  I was sure they wouldn’t know anything about toilets in the course track and that was exactly their reply.

I wanted to stop running and come back to where the booths are and pee and not join the race anymore, but I don’t know why I still kept running.  I think I ran 1 km when I realized it was too late to go back.  I realized that the track will pass by seaside!  and so, I thought of the many restaurants there.

*AHA* !!!  I will pee in one of those restos!

AHA my FACE!!! It was 6am and all of them are closed!!! EPIC PHAILNESS!!! I DIEEEEEE LEH!

I kept running because if I need to go back, I would need to run back anyway. HUHU!

I still kept asking people around for restrooms because I was hell desperate!  Finally, I saw a Police officer on a motorcycle and asked him if he knew any toilet nearby.  “Ah, yes maam, we have a toilet in our Police station”, he said.  YAYE! I ran towards their office which was located somewhere in the seaside restos.  I took me to a creepy corner.  Creepy because it was only me, and him… I realized then, that I was in a dangerous situation.  This place, people wouldn’t know I’m here… *gulps* and so I tried to be very sharp on every detail and how I thought about how I would run and how I would punch him if ever he’ll do something sleezy.  Good thing a lady police officer was there too and long story short, I was able to pee!

I finished the race at 1:28:49 … I didn’t beat my record like I hoped I would but I was only behind for 6 minutes.  I think my peepee time stalled me for 15 minutes because I had to stop by all the marshalls and ask for the restroom.

I’m still happy I made it before 1:30…

LALALA!

One lesson learned… DON’T be late, arrive at the runs early especially if you’re not familiar with parking.

and… PEE first!

BTW, If you’re looking for the Blue Water Day Spa run results, it’s here.

‘Till the next run!

*photo credits to Cheryl

What: Ondoy No More, Thunderbird Run for a Cause

When: September 26, 2010 (Sunday)

Where: Thunderbird Resorts, Binangonan Rizal

Principal Benefactor: Caritas Manila

Race Categories: 3k, 5k, 10k

Registration Fees: 500 for every race category

Gun Times:

10k 6:00am

5k   6:15 am

3k   6:30 am

Prizes

Ondoy No More is a 3k, 5k and 10k road run for the benefit of Caritas Manila.  This run will take place in the scenic hills of Binangonan Rizal at Thunderbird Resort.  Experience a challenging yet refreshing fun run that takes you out of your usual environment and allows you to experience running in a whole new way.

There will also be limited free buses transporting runners to the venue.  Buses will leave at 4am sharp from the following venues: Trinoma, Bonifacio Highstreet, MegaMall Ortigas and Mall of Asia, Pasay City.

When: October 17, 2010 (Sunday)

Where: SM Mall of Asia Grounds (SM MOA)

Distances: 3k, 5k, 10k

Mark your Calendars!

Activities:

There will be other activities about sports, fitness, wellness, fashion and maybe beauty of course and many others.  Lots of activities and freebies await guests and participants.  So, you don’t need to run because there will be activities everywhere… but c’mon guys… run for fun! run with me!

Details about the registration and time to follow.

Celebrities:

You would also get to run with BlueWater Day Spa’s newest faces: Sam Milby and Mikaela Lagdameo-Martinez.  Current celebrity ambassadors of Blue Water day spa such as Karylle Tatlonghari, Akihiro Sato and Boom Labrusca.  They will participate alongside Innovating Wholeness Icons: Coach Rio dela Cruz, Daniel Matsunaga and Fabio Ide with special participation of Sen. Pia Cayetano, Kiko Rustia, Coach Alfrancis Chua and 40 Brazilian Model-Endorsers.

Registration Sites:

• – BlueWater Day Spa Branches (Makati, Ortigas, Capitol Hills, Eastwood, Tomas Morato)
• – ROX (Bonifacio High Street)
• – Timex (Mall of Asia & Glorietta)
• – Columbia (GreenBelt 5)
• – Res Toe Run (Gateway Mall)
• – Urban Luxe (Alabang)

Registration Price:

3k – P500

5k – P600

10k – P700

The Race Kits include:

• Singlet
• Towel
• Race Bibs
• Race Map
• Drawstring bag
• and lots of freebies

Also check out Blue Water Day Spa Run’s official Facebook page for more information.

http://www.facebook.com/BlueWaterDaySpaRun

See you there!