Fun Run!

It was my first fun run ever! Joined the HSBC 135 Fun Run in Davao last November 6, 2010.  It was a gloomy start as the sky was weeping early in the day.  It eventually gave way though to the hundreds of enthusiasts who just couldn't be stopped.  Someone must have offered it a giant Kleenex.  I joined the 5 kilometer event and still managed to keep it FUN (get it?) despite some people who tried to pass me only to stop right in front of my run path (more like jogging really).  hehehe (^o^)v Surprised myself as well when I finished in 30'46"! (personal timer not the official one).  I thought it would take me around 45 minutes.        

I have to admit, the professional runners who were already on their way back to the start/finish even when I just passed the 1.5km mark was motivating yet demotivating as well.



The challenge would be to finish a FULL MARATHON (42 km.)!  But the penultimate goal would be to finish the IRON MAN! hahaha. *good luck my toes, my knees, my shoulder, my head!*

*Thank you the organizers (HSBC with FishTank Productions) for a wonderful event.
*Thank you BR for taking my picture.

Oh! Before I forget! Thank you Ria Jose of MyDavaoCity.com for sponsoring me.  You've not only made the SOS Children beneficiaries happy but this child as well ^^ Sa uulitin.

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A Different Lechon for Christmas

After a 2-hour drive from Makati, we arrived at Bale Dutung ("house of wood" in Kapampangan) in Angeles City, home of famous chef Claude Tayag.  We went there to experience Lechon (roasted pig) prepared in 5 different ways.  Just looking at the picture makes my mouth water again.  We were treated to (Top Left: Clockwise) Lechon Flakes wrapped in Tortilla (Prichon or Pritong Lechon), Crispy Lechon skin with Liver sauce, Sinigang na Lechon, Grilled Lechon Ribs (Inihaw na Tadyang ng Lechon), and Asado Pata (Legs - Inasadong Pata ng Lechon).  And if you're adventurous enough, you can also ask for the tongue ^^ (Bottom-right picture).  I tried it but didn't finish everything because it was rubbery and it had no distinct Lechon taste to it. *blaahhhh* 

The whole meal lasted for 3 hours!  Aside from the Lechon servings, they also served tasting portions of other dishes that showcase their products.  (Top Left: Clockwise) Pako salad (Ensaladang Pako), Aligue Maki (Talangka Sushi), Fried Catfish with White Shrimp Paste Sushi (Hito at Balo-balo sushi), Fried Ubod Spring Rolls in Oriental Sauce (Piniritong Lumpian Ubod in Claude 9 Oriental Sauce), Paradiso (Ube, Yema, Macapuno Creme Brulee), Barbeque Chicken with Aligue Rice (Inasal na Manok at Claude 9 Talangka Rice).

Majority of us agreed that the best dish was the Grilled Lechon Ribs!  The smoky flavor from the grill combined with the taste of Lechon is revelational.  Can't wait to try it this Christmas season when every meal is never complete without a Lechon!  I doubt if there would be any leftover ribs though.  

When I got back home, I heard of another way to prepare Lechon.  They said you can also use leftover Lechon to flavor lugaw! (congee!)  It is something that I haven't tried yet and I'm looking forward to making it this Christmas as well.  Merry Christmas everyone! (2nd Wave).  

And before I forget, Thank you to my ever so generous sponsor for never-ending treats whenever I'm in Manila! o(^*^)o

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This Christmas ...

This Christmas ...

Filipinos will SHINE.  

(HAHAHA.)  I can almost hear the ABS-CBN voice over say that line.  Yes, indeed.  Filipinos will continue to shine this Christmas.  Hands down to ABS-CBN again for coming up with a great Station ID for Christmas.  Last year's Bro, Ikaw Ang Star ng Pasko was a big hit.  And I'm glad that they included a few lines from that song in this year's song as well.  The lyrics and video of "Ngayong Pasko, Magniningning ang Pilipino" below.  Enjoy and Advance Merry Christmas everyone! (First wave)

Ngayong Pasko, Magniningning ang Pilipino

kapiling ko mga bituin

ngayong gabi mga ulap ang aking katabi

ngunit hindi ako nag iisa

pagkat ikaw ay nandito na

mga tala sa iyong mata'y aking batid

bawat kislap ay may pagibig na hatid

sa mga hangarin nating tapat

kayang baguhin ng lahat

magagandang larawan ng ating bukas

ngayong pasko ay magniningas

Ngayong pasko magniningning ang Pilipino

saan man sa mundo tanaw nila ang liwanag mo

(bi)tuin ka ng pagmamahal pinagpala ng Maykapal

Ngayong pasko magniningning ang Pilipino

magandang tadhanang naghihintay

pupuntahan nating magkasabay

tibok ng puso nati'y iisa

sa loob nito'y tagarito ka

magagandang larawan ng ating bukas

ngayong pasko ay magniningas

Ngayong pasko magniningning ang Pilipino

saan man sa mundo tanaw nila ang liwanag mo

(bi)tuin ka ng pagmamahal pinagpala ng Maykapal

Ngayong pasko magniningning ang Pilipino

sa hirap at ginhawa

umiyak man o tumawa

malayo o malapit

tayo ay sama sama

tagumpay natin ay ipagdiwang (ipagdiwang)

wala ng panahon kung hindi ngayon

Ngayong pasko magniningning ang Pilipino

saan man sa mundo tanaw nila ang liwanag mo

(bi)tuin ka ng pagmamahal pinagpala ng Maykapal

Ngayong pasko magniningning ang Pilipino (Pilipino)

Ngayong pasko magniningning ang Pilipino

saan man sa mundo tanaw nila ang liwanag mo

(bi)tuin ka ng pagmamahal pinagpala ng Maykapal

Ngayong pasko magniningning ang Pilipino

Ngayong pasko magniningning ang Pilipino

saan man sa mundo tanaw nila ang liwanag mo

(bi)tuin ka ng pagmamahal pinagpala ng Maykapal

(sa hirap at ginhawa umiyak man o tumawa)

Ngayong pasko magniningning ang Pilipino

(malayo o malapit tayo ay sama sama)

Ngayong pasko magniningning ang Pilipino

(magniningning ang Pilipino)

saan man sa mundo tanaw nila ang liwanag mo

(bi)tuin ka ng pagmamahal pinagpala ng Maykapal

Ngayong pasko magniningning ang Pilipino

Ngayong pasko magniningning ang Pilipino

(Ngayong pasko magniningning ang bawat Pilipino)

saan man sa mundo tanaw nila ang liwanag mo

(bi)tuin ka ng pagmamahal pinagpala ng Maykapal

(pinagpala ng Maykapal)

Ngayong pasko (Ngayong pasko)

magniningning ang Pilipino

Ngayong pasko magniningning ang Pilipino

(Ngayong pasko magniningning ang bawat Pilipino)

saan man sa mundo tanaw nila ang liwanag mo

(bi)tuin ka ng pagmamahal pinagpala ng Maykapal

(pinagpala ng Maykapal)

Ngayong pasko magniningning ang Pilipino

Ngayong pasko magniningning ang Pilipino

(Ang Nagsindi nitong ilaw)

saan man sa mundo tanaw nila ang liwanag mo

(walang iba kundi Ikaw)

(bi)tuin ka ng pagmamahal pinagpala ng Maykapal

(salamat sa liwanag Mo)

Ngayong pasko magniningning ang Pilipino

(muling magkakakulay ang pasko)

(Choir)

Everyone seems to be asking where Sarah Geronimo is and why she wasn't included in the Station ID. Indeed, where is Sarah G.? Don't you think the song would have been better if she sang it instead of Toni Gonzaga? *intriga*

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