That was scary for me at that time.  I was panicking and I was like, no more malls? no more shopping? no more food trips? Unless I get a job.  It was pretty scary but indeed it was still very empowering!

I know a lot of you girls (and even guys) can relate to this.  Doesn’t it feel great to make money on your own and to take care of yourself independently for the first time? I also know a lot of women who are housewives but it doesn’t mean they don’t have any roles at all.  Most of them are power bloggers who influence a lot of people, some are great pole dancers, while I know others who also involve themselves in great advocacies and even moms and wives whose main goal is to be the light in her household.

We put on many hats.  Me, I’m a CPA, a daughter, a friend, a blogger, pole dancer (wanna-be), writer, surfer, TV Host, Social Media Manager, digital consultant, events host, model (yes a short girl can be a model too! ;), photographer, and ok, my head aches for the many roles I need to think of.

My point is, we ladies are powerful!  We have many different roles, yet we are so good in keeping a balanced life 🙂

Here’s what I believe is very important in keeping up with what we are doing with our lives - great preventive health and maintained fitness.  By health I mean health in all aspects: physically, emotionally, mentally, spiritually and everything else that affects our well-bing.  My goal is to share to all of you the many ways we can enjoy our different roles by being healthy and fit.  I started running, going to the gym and pole dancing to keep me physically fit.  I believe that keeping physically fit helps me boost my mental and emotional health as well.  I also started to take care of my skin more, because having fine skin is an indicator of good health.  I have also been taking Wheatgrass so that I have a healthier digestive system which is important in effectively absorbing the right nutrients.  We aim to be beautiful not only on the outside but on the inside as well.  By inside I mean healthier body cells.

 

A! Life Launch at Tian Di Spa

I got invited to a wellness event launch of A! Life at Tian Di just this June.

If you are all clueless about what A! Life is, here’s a short description:

“Responding to women’s specific needs, PascualLab launches new A!ife – a natural line of health supplements created especially for women. A!life’s range of products is sure to help women stay healthy by nourishing them inside and out. With its holistic approach to health, A!life is the first uni-brand of health and wellness supplements formulated especially for women. Made from natural ingredients, A!life focuses on preventive health to help women look and feel good.”

And here are the different range of A!life supplements:

• A!life Energy, which is loaded with vitamins, amino acids and nutrients because it contains natural Malunggay leaves, giving women that extra boost of energy for optimum physical performance.
• There’s also A!life Protect with Pycnogenol®, a super anti-oxidant that helps the immune system defend against free radicals, so health radiates through fairer skin.
• For women who desire a slimmer figure, A!life Control may be the just the right supplement. Made from all-natural white bean extract, it blocks carbohydrates absorption so you can control weight and blood sugar levels.
• Women who want to bring back their youthful glow can try A!life Restore with Injuv, a Hyaluronic Acid that moisturizes from within to help erase the signs of aging like wrinkles and fine lines.
• A!life Posture not only contains Calcium but Ostivone®, which helps increase bone density to keep bones strong for better posture.
• And, of course, there is also A!life Trim which contains Ampalaya combined with Banaba to aid in managing the blood sugar levels of those at risk of diabetes, even helping to maintain a trim figure.

We also met the different A!Life ambassadors

Namely:

• Lucy Torres – Congresswoman and celebrity for A!life Control
• Shawn yao – TV Personality and Pilates Enthusiast for A!life Posture
• Lorraine Lapus – Athlete and Business Executive for A!life Energy
• Patty Betita – Model and Image Consultant for A!life Restore; and
• Lexi Schulze – TV Personality and Anti-cancer Advocate for A!life Protect

 

The event was hosted by Bianca Valerio.  She’s awesome as always!

Lucy Torres-Gomez speaking on behalf of the ambassadors

A!life brand ambassadors

 

I enrolled at one of the mini-classes they had at the event.  I signed-up for Yoga class!  I believe it will help me with balance and flexibility for my Pole fitness!

mini yoga mats 😛

as you can see, our yoga mats were a little bit tiny.

We had to do more standing yoga positions

There were many people around, including people taking photos and stuff @_@

but the teacher told us to just ignore and close our eyes if we have to

but the floor was just so tempting…

.. legs extend outside mat 😛 we don’t care it felt good to stretch and to focus on my breathing!

by the way, I’m wearing a black top from “For Me” and shorts from “Old Navy”

underneath my black top are Pole dancing workout clothes 😛

This was a good activity for me before my Pole class.

I need to work on my flexibility 🙂

Yoga and Pole dancing keeps me healthy both physically and mentally.  It’s good for my mind and body.  If I have to pick just one supplement, I would pick A!life Posture simply because I have scoliosis and I need to strengthen my bones for yoga, pole dancing and surfing 😛  This should help me avoid injury and make my bones more dense.  But, you can take more than one supplement, like I would want to also take A!life protect because I want to prevent cancer.

‘Til next time guys, until then – GIRL POWER!

xoxo,

FlairCandy

As part of Ayala Mall’s “Style Origin” events from Feb to May, they invited over Fashion Photographer Nigel Barker and Runway Coach Miss J over at Ayala Malls.

They will be in 3 malls, in 3 days.  Day 1 just finished 😛 If you want a chance to meet them too, read further 😛

 

Host was Bianca Valerio and she did a great job 🙂

I have been observing how she hosts the entire night because I host events too.  I learned from her.  She has a guide with her but she barely looks at it.  She even read the books of Nigel and Miss J beforehand just so that she can ask more relevant questions and follow-up from it.

 

Nigel Barker – Beauty Equation

It was an inspiring night for me 🙂 I’ve followed ANTM throughout the different cycles and I learned a lot watching the show, from how to pose and even some photography techniques and ideas!

Anyway, the night started with Nigel Barker being interviewed first.

He also has a book called Beauty Equation.  In his book, he couldn’t emphasize enough that beauty is measured beyond the physical only.  I tried to buy the book, but it was sold out 🙁 or rather, Powerbooks and Fullybooked (who had mini booths selling their books) didn’t have enough stock >.<  Maybe I shall buy it online or something.  I’ll figure it out.

Nigel was also once a model himself and he even studied everything related to his industry – that includes pattern making, tailoring, makeup and many more.  He said that one mistake people make in pursuing their career is to just focus on one thing.  What he believes should be done is to learn everything about the industry that you are in 🙂

 

Miss J – Follow the Model

Next, Bianca introduced Miss J!

I personally told him my thank you for being an inspiration to many (including me).  He can’t emphasize enough that you must live your dreams, work it, and own it!  Everything is hard work and you should believe in yourself.

(I took down notes because I want to remind myself all the time why I’m doing what I love doing)

On the book signing, I mentioned to him that I’m an accountant too, but that I sort-of moved forward from it and he said so dearly in his own writing:

New Friends

I met a few new people, one of them has my name @_@

Hannah 🙂 and Genevieve

 

A few Lucky people who interacted with Miss J and Nigel Barker, teaching them catwalk 101.

 

Book Signing with Nigel Barker and Miss J

Earlier,

After the first set of interview,

SOLD OUT!

It’s a good thing that at I had at least one book

 

Nigel Barker and Miss J will be in two other malls tomorrow (Friday) and the day after (Saturday).

Unfortunately, no more meet and greet on the day after Saturday (Sunday).

Sorry if I confused you, Rebecca Black is in my system!

 

If you want to get a chance to meet them, here’s how:

(info based on the Greenbelt 3 Park flyer and schedule)

– They will give stubs to shoppers with seating priority on first-come, first-served basis.

– Stubs will be issued early in the mall, so go check early on at Trinoma on Friday and Alabang Town Center on Saturday.

– 1 stub = 1 seat only

– For Ayala Malls A Cardholders: First 24 Ayala Malls A Cardholders to reserve seats are entitled to 2 tickets.  (757-4853 is their hotline)

I’m not sure if the rules are the same on the different malls, but do go there as early as 11am if you really want this chance!

 

– and of course, follow Ayala Malls on Facebook to get the latest updates because I think they will be posting soon (or maybe they have posted it already), the details for the Trinoma and ATC meet and greet.

http://www.facebook.com/AyalaMalls360