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Monday, January 30, 2012

Why I like buying Figlia Shoes

I am not easy to please when it comes to shoes.  If given the task of finding myself my own shoes, I will be going through lots of brands, lots of pairs, will try most. Most of the time, I go out of the store frustrated at not finding the right one for my demanding feet.

Someone once said that I demand lots from things I own that they wear out easily.  I told him that things deteriorate, they wear out, and if I bought something that can rise up to my demands, then I will be loyal to that brand.

When it comes to shoes, Figlia definitely rise above the challenge.

I have been known to use rubber shoes because they are durable and can handle my feet pressures of going to places. I walk lots and fast and I need shoes that are comfy and durable.  Most of my girly girl shoes of the past have either too high heels (I can only tolerate 1-2 inches) and easily wear out.  In malls, I am used to finding shoes that have heels higher than I can comfortably tolerate, wear out easily, or are too heavy.

Here are the things I like about Figlia Shoes.

1. Style
I like Figlia's funky yet professional style.  Whenever I visit the shoe store at SM, I check out Figlia shoes and it is like the shoes are dressed up.

Take a look at my brown shoes bought early 2011



Imagine shoes having belts.  Sexy.

Before this, the first pair I bought from Figlia is a silver pair which I call my bling bling shoes.  Since that is my only pair, the demands of my feet wore it out 6months after purchase.  This one was purchased early 2011 with another pair and a pair of rubber shoes which I bring to work (I work as a real estate broker and sometimes work requires me to go to construction sites) --> Looking for properties in Manila and nearby Locations? Check us out (click) Manilasunrealty blogger and on Facebook


2.  Comfort

Just like any other shoes, initially my brown shoes gave me foot blisters.  However, i found ultra comfort with my cream heels (see below)



This pair is airy, gave me NO blisters at all, and the height of the heels is just right.  I am not fond of wearing shoes with heels but the stable heel design, coupled with the comfort, makes me feel good whenever I wear this one.  I have used this only on 3 occasions and I love wearing it everytime.

3.  Price
Tip for shoes investor, Figlia shoes designs are good at any season, at least for me and I am not a shoe fashionista, and to get the best price possible, wait for the shoes to stay on the rack for at least 6 months and see the price go down.

I once bought a Figlia pair (my first) late 2010 at 1,000+.  It was really nice looking, really durable, but I saw the same pair by middle of 2011 and the price was less 25%.

I bought the shoes in the pictures together in early to middle of 2011. Each cost around 300 - 400 pesos.  I bought them together for around 800 pesos.  I think these are the last of the stock in SM so they lowered the price or maybe Figlia is replenishing their inventory so the old stocks need to go out fast. Nonetheless, I bought these 2 pairs at bargain price and they are my best shoes.

4.  Shoes picture on the box makes organizing easy.

I used to buy shoes put in a box which I never tend to organize properly since I have to open and reopen the box to check out which shoes are in it. Figlia packaging solved my problem.

See how their boxes look like:



See.  Each box has the picture of the shoes in it. Easy to get the shoes I need specially when pressed for time.

5.  Spare for worn out heels.

I just changed my worn out heels today with the heels provided by Figlia.

Here is my worn out heel take out of the brown shoes



I replaced it by taking out the worn out heel using a screw driver. Then put the new on in its place.



The cream shoes do not need heels replacement but I am showing you the shoe and the replacements provided by Figlia




If there is one con though, I find Figlia heels to be sometimes heavy. Specially their flats.  However, overall, I think Figlia deserves 4 and a half stars out of 5.


Sunday, January 8, 2012

It's More Fun in the Philippines (@ Ilocos Norte )

Here is my attempt at contributing at the "It's More Fun in the Philippines" slogan.

On Moonlighting (at Maira-ira, Blue Lagoon, Ilocos Norte)




and on Rocking On! (Kapurpurawan Rock Formation, Ilocos Norte)



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Saturday, January 7, 2012

February 2012 -- 17th Hot Air Balloon Festival at Subic, Clark Pampanga

I was thinking of someplace to go when my sister, who has been eyeing this festival some months back, presented me with this opportunity, see the hot air balloons in Subic, Clark on February 9-12.  I am not sure yet if I can come, but I REALLY REALLY want to.

Here's what it looks like at the yearly hot air balloon festival




From http://abuggedlife.com/2012/01/07/how-to-make-your-own-its-more-fun-in-the-philippines-meme/
Anyway, looking for details, my sis checked that a ticket to the viewing area costs 200 pesos (4.5 USD estimate).  Check it HERE

Researching for more information, i found this site:
http://www.clarksubicmarketing.com/news/clark_hot_air_balloon_festival.htm

It has the schedule of the planned activities as follows:


2012 Hot Air Balloon Schedule
February 9th thru 12th 2012

February 09
THURSDAY
FIRST FIESTA DAY
Hot Air Balloon Flights5:30-7:00AM
Paragliding Exhibition6:30-7:30AM
Ultralight Aircraft Formation Flying7:40-8:15AM
Ultralight Bomb Dropping Audience Participation8:15-9:00AM
Aerobatic Flight Display9:00-9:40AM
Kite Flying Exhibition9:40-10:00AM
AOPA Light Airplane Balloon Bursting Competition10:00-10:45AM
Sky Diving Exhibition10:45-11:30AM
R/C Demonstration Flying11:30-12:00PM
Open12:00-1:00PM
Sky Diving Exhibition1:00-2:00PM
AOPA Light Aircraft Balloon Bursting2:00-2:45PM
Aerobatic Flight Display3:45-4:30PM
Rocketry Demonstration4:30-5:00PM
Ultralight Formation Flying5:00-5:20PM
Hot Air Balloon Fly-In5:20-6:00PM
February 10
FRIDAY
SECOND FIESTA DAY
Hot Air Balloon Flights5:30-7:00AM
Paragliding Exhibition6:30-7:30AM
Ultralight Aircraft Flyby & Flour Bombing7:40-8:30AM
Aerobatic Air Show8:30-9:15AM
R/C Helicopter Show9:30-9:50AM
AOPA Aircraft Flyby9:50-10:30AM
AOPA Aircraft Balloon-Bursting Competition10:30-11:15AM
Skydiving Exhibition11:15-12:00PM
Choreographed Kite Flying Exhibition12:30-1:30PM
Fire Fighting Exhibition1:30-2:15PM
Skydiving Exhibition2:15-3:00PM
Wings Over Asia Aviators Gathering Seminar3:00-6:00PM
Rocketry Demonstration3:00-3:45PM
Aerobatic Flight Display4:00-4:30PM
Paragliding Exhibition4:30-5:15PM
Hot Air Balloon Flights5:30-6:00PM
February 11
SATURDAY
THIRD FIESTA DAY
Hot Air Balloon Flight5:30-7:00AM
Paragliding Exhibition6:30-7:30AM
Ultralight Aircraft Flyby7:40-8:30AM
Krukspec Airsoft Speedball Competition8:30-5:00PM
Aerobatic Flight Display8:30-9:15AM
Search and Rescue Flying Exhibition9:15-10:00AM
AOPA-P, Wings Over Asia, Thai Flying Club Flyby10:00-10:45AM
Skydiving Exhibition10:45-11:15AM
AOPA Light Airplane Balloon Bursting Competition11:15-12:00PM
Kite Flying Exhibition12:00-12:45PM
open12:45-1:15PM
Piper Turboprop bly by of Ed/Citation Mustang fly-by1:15-1:45PM
Skydiving Exhibition1:45-2:15PM
AOPA Light Aircraft Balloon-Bursting Competition2:15-3:00PM
Choreographed Kite Flying Exhibition3:00-3:45PM
Aerobatic Flight Display3:45-4:30PM
Rocketry Demonstration4:30-5:00PM
Ultralight Flyby5:00-5:30PM
RC Airplane Flying Demonstration5:30-5:45PM
Hot Air Balloon Flight5:45-6:15PM
Hot Air Balloon Night Glow6:45-7:30PM

Aviators Ball
7:00PM-onwards
February 12
SUNDAY
FOURTH FIESTA DAY
Hot Air Balloon Flights5:30-7:00AM
Paragliding Exhibition6:30-7:30AM
Ultralight Aircraft Flyby & Flour Bombing7:30-8:30AM
Krukspec Airsoft Speedball Competition8:00-5:00PM
AOPA-P, Wings Over Asia, Thai Flying club Fly-by8:30-9:30AM
R/C Helicopter Show9:30-10:00AM
Helicopter Flying Exhibition10:00-10:30AM
Skydiving Exhibition10:30-11:00AM
AOPA Light Airplane Balloon Bursting Competition11:00-12:00PM
Choreographed Kite Flying Exhibition12:30-1:15PM
Ultralight Flying Display1:15-2:00PM
RC Airplane Flying Demonstration2:00-2:30PM
AOPA Light Airplane Ballon Bursting Finals2:30-3:30PM
Aerobatic Exhibition3:30-4:15PM
Rocketry Demonstration4:15-4:45PM
Microlight & Ultralight Flyby4:45-5:30PM
Hot Air Balloon Night Glow5:30-6:45PM
Crew and Awards Night Party7:30PM

 

I'd be interested to be there even for only a day just to see the hot air balloons get up in the air. Inspite of this disclaimer 

Disclaimer: The information provided on this website is prepared for your convenience only. As with any large outdoor event, programmed schedules are subject to change without notification. Due to uncontrollable factors such as weather and numerous other factors, the actual times these activities occur may change or the activities may be cancelled altogether.

Regardless, I want to be in Subic next month. Oh please please Lord let me go there next month. I LIKE! 

Friday, January 6, 2012

It's more fun in the Philippines

Here is the recent Department of Tourism Slogan:



It really is fun in the Philippines. I haven't been to anywhere else so I can't say that it is more fun here than anywhere else.  Point is, it really is fun in here.

Just look at this:


Boracay


Palawan
National Geographic Places Photo Winner 2011 (See link)


Photo and caption by George Tapan
A rainbow arches over the Philippines' Onuk Island after a rainstorm.

Photographer George Tapan "showed a perfect sense of timing and composition in the way he captured the two small human subjects in this beautiful scene, and that really made the shot," noted judge Tim Laman.

The "very moody, beautifully composed" image, called "Into the Green Zone," compellingly shows a sense of place via the dark clouds, rainbows, the spot of pink amid a palette of blues and greens, and the woman's flowing hair, said judge Amy Toensing.

Peter Essick was also captivated by the detail of the woman's hair. It only "fills a fraction of the picture's real estate, but by capturing the movement at the apex, the photographer has documented a sense of style and flair," he said.

Overall, the picture shows that "small things can sometimes make a big difference."
Photo Location
Onuk Island, Balabac Palawan, Philippines






One of the Seven Wonders of Nature, The Puerto Princesa Subterranean River - Palawan


Chocolate Hills - Bohol


Banawe Rice Terraces - Benguet

The food


(from http://philippinesfoodrecipes.blogspot.com/)

The festivals


(from: http://www.paraisophilippines.com/category/philippine-cities/)

...and the people


(from: http://kunishare.blogspot.com/2009/10/filipino-smiles-despite-odds-typhoon.html)

(Photos searched from Google)

It really is fun in the Philippines.

Btw, if you would like to settle in this fun country and find a home, check these sites

Manila Sun Blogger
Property Reviews
Facebook

Live in this Fun Country!

Thursday, January 5, 2012

Nelson Mandela Rocks! 1994 Inaugural Address


Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us. We ask ourselves, Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous? Actually, who are you not to be? You are a child of God. Your playing small does not serve the world. There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won't feel insecure around you. We are all meant to shine, as children do. We were born to make manifest the glory of God that is within us. It's not just in some of us; it's in everyone. And as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others.” - Nelson Mandela

This is what pushes me to be the best I can be. I will let my light shine. Insecures go to hell.

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Wednesday, January 4, 2012

After A While ©1971 Veronica A. Shoffstall

After a while you learn
the subtle difference between
holding a hand and chaining a soul
and you learn
that love doesn't mean leaning
and company doesn't always mean security.
And you begin to learn
that kisses aren't contracts
and presents aren't promises
and you begin to accept your defeats
with your head up and your eyes ahead
with the grace of woman,
not the grief of a child
and you learn
to build all your roads on today
because tomorrow's ground is
too uncertain for plans
and futures have a way of falling down
in mid-flight.
After a while you learn
that even sunshine burns
if you get too much
so you plant your own garden
and decorate your own soul
instead of waiting for someone
to bring you flowers.
And you learn that you really can endure
you really are strong
you really do have worth
and you learn
with every goodbye ,you learn, grow and become a man or woman of wisdom...further , you learn more about the essence of LIFE ...

-->found this on a facebook post

marshmallow man

Someone gave me a link to this some months back http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PfmnP2dj3BM

And it was awesome. I feel like the song is tickling my head whenever I listen to it. I don't know what's in it, but it really tickles.

Besides, i like the marshmallow man here so much that whenever I see/meet sweet, soft, round guys, i refer to them as the marshmallow man.

Yeah I am going out of my mind over the marshmallow man.