Crocs Beach Line x Run Sailor Run Launch

Tweet You might be awaiting for my next story about my recent Kota Kinabalu adventure. Before I start sharing with you the food that we ate, and the new things I got to experience, I want to write about first about the new Beach Line from Crocs.

The night before our flight, I attended the launch of Crocs Beach Line at White Moon, Ocean Park. The venue was perfect - boats, sunset, and summer.

I know it sounds funny but Crocs always remind me of the usual Chef's shoes (its most popular design), which kind of makes me think twice in getting a pair - plus, I felt helpless and clueless on how I would style or wear it, so I just totally dismissed the idea of a pair no matter how many people testified that Crocs has the most comfortable shoes in the world.

I saw a lot of good sale events for Crocs here and abroad, but the markdowns have never convinced me to take a look. How can I be so stubborn? What made me go to the event is the new exciting designs and its launch of version of top-sider.

I salivated when I saw the new designs! I want to get them all!

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Zest Air Flew Us to Kota Kinabalu!

Tweet Oh hello, yes, I am back! Back to Manila, back to work, back to reality. We always say "back to reality" with a pinch of sadness. But now I am saying that with enthusiasm, because I am sooo happy about my recent weekend trip. Reality gave me a chance to go to Kota Kinabalu!

As you have seen in my updates,  last blog post, and probably in my Facebook, I had been to Kota Kinabalu for a 3 days, 2 nights familiarization trip. Zest Air invited bloggers to be part of its Maiden/Inaugural Flight from Manila to Kota Kinabalu and I am happy to be part of the pool.

I honestly don't know how to start this blog post. I can probably start with gazillion exclamation points out of excitement! Allow me to...

!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Yes, that spells excitement!

So how did flying from Manila to Kota Kinabalu become possible?! Well, Zest Air has a strategic partnership with Air Asia. It was also the same day the first flight to Manila to Kuala Lumpur was marked.  I know most would think twice in flying to Sabah where Kota Kinabalu is. My mom was also even worried. I assured her that we were not being sent there to serve as Reserved Officers, it was even the Malaysia Tourism Board which invited us to come over and explore its beautiful city.

I honestly didn't know how I managed to work the night before the flight (even attended another event) and to pack all my stuff - as usual, I brought a lot.

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Hello from Kota Kinabalu!

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Here's the secret that I have been meaning to tell you all. I am flying now with Zest Air for the maiden flight of Manila to Kota Kinabalu with other travel and lifestyle bloggers, travel agents and guests for a 2-day familiarization tour! How exciting!! By the time I have published it, we would have been checked in in the hotel.,  preparing for our day 2.

Law of attraction and the forces of universe are good to me. I intentionally didn't book any travel this summer no matter how enticing the Piso Fare Sales were. So imagine my surprise when I received an invite to be part of this tour?!

It was a normal Monday morning for me when the good news came like a telegram. WE needed to fly on Friday, which is today. I thought of my work, and the ten thousand other things that I needed to do - but then again, the forces are good to me. I am ecstatic that my manager approved my vacation today and even expressed excitement over this trip! Yahoo!!!

To tell you honestly, I haven't even had a decent sleep yet. I was up at 2PM yesterday (Thursday), and looks like I would get to bed by 9ish tonight.


This is really exciting because this is my first time to travel with bloggers (most part of the team are my friends) - there are actually two sets of bloggers which Zest Air and Malaysian Tourism Board have invited for the tour - so there is Team Kuala and we are Team Kota (but we would love to call ourselves #TeamPannaKota in Twitter - please follow us! Although the wifi connection is intermittent.


Please just follow me at @ruthilicious -  I will try  post updates. ;)

 To be continued..

We are off to Day 2 Adventure!

Mother's Day Contest: #PamanaNiNanay

Tweet It is Mother's Day this Sunday, what are your plans?

I will be out of the country (if the plan pushes through), and unfortunately, I will not have the chance to be with my mom on Sunday - but that is okay. It only means quality time for her and dad. And besides, I try to make everyday a mom/family day.

How do you show your mom that she is special? I, personally try to make her feel special everyday, as simple as making her laugh, and not giving her much headaches, especially at this  my age. She is my favorite companion when shopping - as she also makes most of my clothes - she knows what fits perfectly, and she is not that conversative. She is okay that I wear minis, sleeves, and even shorts. She makes me feel like I am still a kid - preparing my meals and packed lunch everyday. She still does most of the things for me. She listens to my stories and laughs at my jokes. I can go on and on and tell you about the things she does. Now thinking of her makes me worry that I can never be like her. Oftentimes I think that I am not ready to be a mother yet - probably because she has sheltered me and still makes me feel like a baby. That's the beauty of motherhood. Every kid will always be a mom's baby. No matter what age you are.

Last year, I sent my mom flowers

I wish to take her to beautiful places that I have seen and let her experience the things I have experienced. It is always the same feeling - when I see beautiful things, I thought of the people I love and think that I wish, they were seeing these things too. I remember our first out-of-the-country trip together. It was fun. We both discovered new things, and I feel guilty that I sometimes get impatient with her questions and her curiousity. How can I be soo bad?

We all have hectic schedules, but all of us have access to internet - so Ceelin, thought of paying tribute to our dear moms through social media.

Here are the schedules and wish you could participate:

         Upload memorable photos together with your mother. The uploaded photo will have a caption where you need to answer the question “What did your mom do to make you who you are today?”

All photos will be shared across your online assets (Instagram, Facebook, Twitter) with the use of the hashtags #ThrowbackThursdays or #tbt and #PamanaNiNanay. Follow @Igersmanila as they are the ones conducting the contest and will choose winner.

        Post one tweet about Mother’s Day using the hashtag #PamanaNiNanay, or comment in the Ceelin Facebook Fanpage. Ceelin will choose a winner to receive some goodies.

        
I am excited to see the posts and know what are your moms' greatest legacy (pamana) is. I want to read some feel-good stories.

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Aerosmith's Steven Tyler in Epic

Tweet Epic. I think most who will watch the Aerosmith Manila Concert tonight will describe the experience as such.

Poor me, I didn't have the money to buy tickets to watch the concert. I will just probably drown myself with Aerosmith songs and bang my head until it hurts.

When did I first encounter Aerosmith? I was young. I was in gradeschool. Thank you to my sister and brother who discovered this band and played their song in the component (yeah, the music machine was once called component!), while the radio DJ played the song "How Gee! (American Express!).

Few decades ago, the band was already 

sporting my long hair!! Rock and roll!

Aerosmith had been making music and a name even before I was born - with the young heart and mind, I was already listening to the squeeeky voice of Steven Tyler. He was first in my mind when I learnt rock and roll. I knew them even before came Armageddon, and even before people sing I Don't Wanna Miss a Thing like a national anthem for lovers.

So, I might miss the band tonight, but I will set a date to catch Steve Tyler's voice give life to an animation character! Can you imagine this rock and roll star talking like a cute character in a film?

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The Piso Fares - How To Get 'em!

Tweet I once got addicted to piso fares some two years ago. My flights to Beijing, Hong Kong, Boracay, Palawan and Ilocos are all because of Piso Fares. My friends didn't first believe it until I showed them my tickets and itinerary. I remember waiting for the sale event which usually opens at midnight. Good thing I work at night shift, and I have access to the internet that booking flights were such a breeze. Airlines didn't require passport details then. I remember I booked a flight to Hong Kong and missing that my passport would not cover the 6-month validity.

Then, boom! Everyone seems like anticipating the event. Because more and more people are probably booking the airline sites and setting up their alarm in preparation for the big booking battle, it is even harder to book your preferred dates. Oftentimes, you just book whatever date, and worry about your vacation leave approval after.

Here are some tips that can help you book and get those Piso Fares!


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Room Clean-up and What's in the Mail?

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Oh hello, friends! I miss you!

There had been just so much going on in my life last month - but the good thing is, I am back!! Here is one post that talks about what kept me busy aside from the loving bonding I had with my niece and nephew.

I spent my weekend again cleaning my room. I meant to reconnect with my friends but I couldn't stand the chaos in my room. Surprisingly, I had fun rediscovering myself once again through old letters, planners, and stuff that used to mean something to me.

Some stuff I shared on Instagram (gosh, I cannot believe I am enjoying posting pictures on instagram!).

Time and time again, I remember having second thoughts whenever I would do a major clean up - should I throw this thing away? Should I keep it? Yesterday, I had finally let go of some stuff and still kept the ones that mean something to me today. I know I am such a packrat. Maybe the next time I uncover and unbox my things, I can finally make a decision.

I have such a small room, and I try not to keep as much items as possible. I purposely do not buy extra storage because it would mean more space to keep things - to be more sentimental?

Anyways, I just want to share the things that I got from the mail. It is always nice to receive something from the mail - virtual or not. The unexpected ones are always the best!

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