kung hei fat choi!

I was rushing to Mall of Asia's Fitness First Spa for my scheduled appointment when i passed by MOA's activity center. There i saw onstage the famous feng shui expert, a woman ( i forgot her name, famous huh?!), who was discussing feng shui to the audience. Had it not been for my long-overdue spa treatment..., anyway, should i say more? huhuhu :(

Although the Catholic in me says that i should stay away from astrology, I just could not resist the curiousity that tickled me especially when one is possessed with an exhilarating energy during the chinese new year. Some of these predictions came true, some didn't. Coincidence or not, still, I'm curious.

You see, last year i had this 12-month forecast which i clipped from the Philippine Star. Unfortunately this year, or shall I say just this weekend, I was not able to get hold of the paper containing the new 12-month forecast which, if I'm not wrong, it was announced few weeks ago that they will have a special feature on that on January 24-25, 2009.

I thought the new 12-month forecast would be available online, much to my disappointment. Hence, i tried to browse other sites but as of this moment, I found none. Maybe I am not just patient enough or maybe I have not surfed wide enough.

Stay tuned for any updates! :)

to join or unite..

Since i am planning to stop working out at Fitness First by end of September this year, i decided to make most of my remaining time there.

Last week, I joined a 1-hr session of gentle flow yoga for the first time. I had attended a yoga class at Brahma Kumaris in Tagaytay before but it was more of a meditative kind.

Accordingly, yoga is an ancient tradition of self-healing and self-realization that incorporates postures (Asanas) and breathing. Yoga enhances well being by increasing physical strength, mental focus and clarity.

The word Yoga itself comes from the Sanskrit word “Yuj” meaning to join or unite. This implies the joining all aspects of the individual – body with mind and mind with soul.

Flow Yoga is Fitness First’s exclusive brand of Yoga especially designed for the health club market and environment. This program comes in 3 formats to suit all participants regardless of fitness level and experience.

Gentle Flow, which i chose to take up first, is a slower paced, flowing class that synchronizes movement with breath. Taking a focus on relaxation and stress release, this class is ideal for those new to Yoga (like me!) and exercise, pregnant participants (not me!), and those seeking a gentler workout (yeah, for a change).

I must admit the gentle flow yoga had a positive effect on me. it was indeed a stress reliever activity.

I will try Dynamic Flow Yoga next time..

my sunday afternoon..

i am in fitness first right now.

thank God, i just finished a 2hr-session of working out after spending my time lounging around, reading two broadsheets, drinking two cups of brewed coffee, and making phone calls.

i was almost tempted to go home after attending the Feast this morning. you see, it was raining cats and dogs when i dropped by mega mall to take my lunch. i was already imagining myself at home, reading a book or watching a dvd copy of ally mcbeal tv series.

actually, it was because of recalling a recent picture of a chubby me with the best-selling author larry gamboa which finally made me muster my strength to burn my calories off. huhuhu!

well, i've done my time here. i must go!

tomorrow is another day..