Make Your Valentines Happy w/ a Free Movie Date

It’s that time of the year again and people are clamoring to make their loved ones feel extra special. For those who are looking for something fun to do on valentine’s day, you may want to check out the free movie event at Gateway Mall in Araneta, Cubao. 

 

I got aware of this through their e-newsletter and just sharing it here. 

Araneta Center will hold a free film showing at the Roof Deck Garden, 5th floor of Gateway Tower on February 14, 2015 at 6PM, featuring well-received Pinoy romantic films “One More Chance” and “My Amnesia Girl”.

Happy V-Day! Enjoy a free movie date on February 14 The Araneta Center is holding a free film showing at the Roof Deck Garden, 5th floor of Gateway Tower at 6PM, featuring well-received Pinoy romantic films“One More Chance” and “My Amnesia Girl”. Bring your significant other or if there's none, ask your friends or family to watch the films that will surely melt your heart away. See you on Valentine's Day! Share your photos online and use the hashtag#DiscoverLoveAndLuck  Post pictures to get a chance to win an instant prize! Facebook Twitter Website

Present this coupon to get a FREE POPCORN and DRINK! Before the movie, visit the Gateway Gallery located also at the 5th floor.

 

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Cool Private Pool in Antipolo 3B Resthouse

Our department in the office recently had a teambuilding and I can’t say that it was a good one. It was rushed, poorly planned, and so many opted not to join. Anyway, in spite of all that, we managed to have a good time and I believe the choice of venue contributed a lot.

We stayed at 3B Resthouse in Antipolo and I like this resort because it is perfect for family events. This resort in Antipolo has six private pools available for rent and each one has three floors that you are free to use for at least eleven hours I guess.

You will find the pool, karaoke, and dining area at the bottom floor. You can bring ready-to-eat food or opt to cook here since this floor is also equipped with a gas range and a grilling area. To get your money’s worth, I guess it’s better to cook here since gas is part of the bill.
  

The middle floor is where you will find the three bedrooms, two restrooms, and a lounge area.  Each bedroom is also furnished with three beds. If you have programs or activities, you have a spacious function room on the top floor. This place is great for retreat or bonding activities because the place is quiet, relaxing, and in fairness it is clean. 

I also think the rates are affordable. These are the private pool rates in this Antipolo resort as indicated in their official Facebook page:

3B 1-4: Php6,000 for 11 hours
3B 5: Php7,000 for 11 hours
3B 6: Php10,000 for 11 hours (with aircon & good for 20-30 pax)

Check out the pics below:

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Depressed? Check Out This Video

This moving video offers a fresh perspective on depression and how it is a big reality in today's world. However, we do not have to be crippled with stress and negative emotions. Listed are some of the wonderful quotes from the video:

Keeping up an emotional lie is exhausting.

It's important to learn how to quiet your mind.
Keep track of the things that you have to be grateful for.

The most important thing to remember is that no matter how bad it gets, if you take the right steps, talk to the right people, black dog days can and will pass.

I learned  that rather than running away from my problems, it is better to embrace them.

If you are in difficulty, never be afraid to ask for help. The only shame is missing out on life. 

Watch the video here:

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Things To Do When Bored Stationery Designs

For a few days now, the mood at the office has been very very relaxed. As in we have no tasks to do!  Mind you, having nothing to do can be quite boring too but I am no way complaining. I know that when work comes, it sometimes pours, so I might as well enjoy these paid free days.

So I decided to try my hand at photo editing at pixlr.com and creating designs for stationery using MS Publisher which is indeed a very cool software.  I had so much fun designing and finds it to be a very good stress reliever.

Check out some of my designs below:

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Relaxing Bubble Bath Recipes

It’s been awhile since I posted something about what’s going on in my life here in this blog. It’s not because nothing special is happening. In fact, so many things have happened and I got caught up with too much work to do (again!) which leave me so so tired most pf the time.

I wish I can blog about all the things I have experienced in the past year but there are days (many actually) when I ‘d rather sleep than blog or maybe spend time with my little girls instead.

So now, as I attempt to make a blog post, I can’t help but think of another relaxation time. How about some bubble bath! Our house n Cavite needs a bigger bathroom and once we have the time and resources for a house improvement, I wish to have a bathtub where I can enjoy relaxing bubble bath.

This aromatherapy lavender bubble bath I saw online looks perfect to me because I love the lavender scent

Materials:

1 cup mild shampoo or dish soap

1/3 cup Liquid Glycerin
2 Tablespoons of Water

15 drops Lavender Essential Oil (or your oil of choice)

Instructions:

Mix the shampoo, glycerin, and water then add 10 – 15 drops of essential oil and mix again. Pour mixture into a bottle or jar that can close tightly. Shake well to mix then pour into the tub while the water is running.

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2015 Philippine Holidays

I wish my family could have a grand vacation next year! Knowing the best dates to plan the getaway would really help:

2015 Philippine Holidays

·         January 1, 2015, Thursday – New Year’s Day (Regular holiday)

·         January 2, 2015, Friday – Additional special non-working day (Special non-working day

·         February 19, 2015, Thursday – Chinese New Year (Special non-working day)

·         February 25, 2015, Wednesday – EDSA Revolution anniversary (Special holiday)

·         April 2, 2015, Thursday – Maundy Thursday (Regular holiday)

·         April 3, 2015, Friday – Good Friday (Regular holiday)

·         April 4, 2015, Saturday – Black Saturday (Special non-working day)

·         April 9, 2015, Thursday – Araw ng Kagitingan (Regular holiday)

·         May 1, 2015, Friday – Labor Day (Regular holiday)

·         June 12, 2015, Friday – Independence Day (Regular holiday)

·         August 21, 2015, Friday – Ninoy Aquino Day (Special non-working day)

·         August 31, 2015, last Monday of August – National Heroes Day (Regular holiday)

·         November 1, 2015, Sunday – All Saints Day (Special non-working day)

·         November 30, 2015, Monday – Bonifacio Day (Regular holiday)

·         December 24, 2015, Thursday – Additional special non-working day (Special non-working day)

·         December 25, 2015, Friday – Christmas Day (Regular holiday)

·         December 30, 2015, Wednesday – Rizal Day (Regular holiday)

·         December 31, 2015, Thursday – Last day of the year (Special non-working day)

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Gone Girl Book Review Haunting and Creepy

I love reading and I have always been the type who gets engrossed and attached to the story and the characters. So much that I literally want to see them come to life or somehow meet them in the hallways. Many times, I would find myself rushing, reading as fast as I can because I can’t wait to know the ending. But then, when I am finally finished, I feel this weak sadness and sometimes longing that it is not yet the end, that there is something more.

The above perfectly describe what I felt when I read “Gone Girl” by Gillian Flynn.   

I downloaded the e-book because of the blockbuster status of the movie which I simply refuse to watch it until I read the book.

The mystery novel started with the perfect hook, then gets my emotion to go up then down then up again making Gone Girl one of the most exciting and haunting and books I have read.

It seems that the sympathy I feel for the characters shifts as I flip the pages (or as I click the pages since it is an e-book). The first half, I feel so sorry for Amy then on the second half I began to pity Nick. Then I  on whose side should I be because both have a reason to be  

The book got me intrigued and amazed because of how it depicts marriage and a little sad because it is true that marriage can indeed get that ugly, you know transform someone into monster-like character.

I actually shared the story to my husband who discouraged me from further reading it saying it put bad ideas in my head (lol). A comment I once read about the book in an online review site said that it is one of those movies that make you feel lucky you are single.

This book deals with marriage and the complex characteristics of an individual and how sometimes (maybe most of time) things are never really what it seems. It deals with secrets and a lot on gender sensitive issues such as the roles that men and women play in marriage and how there is a need to control and dominate. Creepy and depressing is another way to describe it because it can clearly happen in real life.

Finally, Gone Girl is a must-read and a must-see because it is not one of those stories where you can easily foretell the ending. It is a welcome change from the usual stories we read and see owadays with same storyline and same conflict and utter lack of creativity. Now I can’t wait to see the movie!

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