A Recap, before 2010..

A simple recapitulation on my errands..No blogging for a month means too busy to do it.. Waking up early in the morning and sleeping late in the evening, is now a part of my routine, as usual i call it "Job". Well, to review the ff:

1.)My last Yoga in the Park session was in Tasek lama waterfalls. This was last month of August and i still don't know when I am going to have it again. My Sunday shift is obviously packed and loaded..



Really miss u all guys..

2.) Les Mills relaunching and all staff were badly needed for assistance.

And this two lovely ladies on my side is a constant companion..
Quick pose with FZ members and big boss in black cap :-)

3.) Taking a break with a pool party:


and a dinner house party with FZ Filipino members and new found friends..

4.) Beauty got pregnant and gave birth with three lovely babies..


One month after, from right is Smokey, Ebony and Goldy..My new family member. They keep me busy at home too...(mixed Persian cat)

4.) i tried scrapping too..

just reminiscing my two love of my life..

reminiscing my old pics, young and free :-0

Typhoon Ondoy

I always refused to see devastating news, because it always affects me badly. I just maybe simply want to escape to be sad, angry and most of all feeling guilty. Our country is always been bombarded with calamities of nature, politics issues, poverty and any kind of news that actually made me stress, when i heard of it.

This one reminds me of my last experience at typhoon "Ruping", we back 19 years ago.Watching over this video still made me shiver and can't help but cry. Soaking wet and frozen hiding somewhere safe, that's a hell of a one sleepless night. But this one is worst.Cebu City where my family is, so far not affected, but it always still scares me anytime soon another typhoon will come and will never know where it hits again.

Eleven years in Brunei, i felt lucky this time, never experienced such a tragic moment anymore. Yet, guilt overwhelmed me.I am not rich, but i sleep in an air conditioned bedroom, ride a nice car,wear branded outfit, trying to skip meals not to get fat, work and deal with rich good people around me,everything i see is just beautiful and nice. While in the outside world, at this moment in time my fellowmen struggling to survived,no shelter, food and maybe some of them lost clothing..

More than words that i can say, hope and pray everything will be alright sooner..Don't give up my beloved country!

Whats Up With Me Now!!

Got hooked with these:



Well that is not just a weighing scale..Thats a multi task amazing machine to know how much calories you have to maintain in a day, to know your body fat range, check your real metabolic rate age, bone mass, ideal weight ect..Now i have to monitor fitness enthusiast too, weither they are improving or not, motivate them to do more effort, give them advises on what to do with their eating habits, so on and so forth..Its quite fun, learning new things and getting some new responsibilities. I felt actually drained at the end of the day but i loved it so far. At least i felt useful..

Met and chat,one amazing guy:



Thats Brian Peralta, from Philippines our guest instructor. He is a license Less Mills instructor specialized in Body Attack, Body Jam and Body Pump..He is only 27 years old, gosh! 10 years younger than me, yet he is so fantastic..Of all the class i loved his hip hop, he is indeed born a "DANCER." Fun to be with, easy going, and always set himself in a very low profile..Keep it up Brian!

Out with best buddy:



They always remember me.First time with Pines Restaurant, hmm Korean food also yummy..Terima kasih!

Longed for him:



He is missing again, for the second time around. At this moment its longer, 3 weeks now..Mengkay miss you much..huhuhu..

and Cried for him:



I found him been abandoned in the nearby restaurant..Inside the box he got wild looking for rescue, i tried touching him to calm him down but in a moment i am scared that he might bit me..I leave him in an hour, then i got back again to check. This time he sat back to his box and gave me that look, leaned into my hand, carressing him softly, he became very quite and shaking..In an instant, i want to carry him and bring him home, but how? First, we are not allowed to have dog in the house. Second, i can hide him maybe in my backyard but at that moment I'm on duty, no transport to go back home..I tried calling my bf asking his permission if i can bring the puppy..He said NO!
I felt really down the whole day, guilty of just leaving the puppy out there..That night after, i came back again to check, maybe just bring him some food, but he is nowhere to be seen. I hope someone adopted him..

Test I Have Taken to Know The FF....

Your True Love Is a Capricorn

Why you'll love a Capricorn: Hard working and driven, a Capricorn will work overtime to win your heart. Be prepared to get wined and dined, even once you're convince that your Capricorn is the one! Why a Capricorn will love you: You don't rush things. You know it will take a while for a Capricorn to trust you, and you can wait. Social and outgoing, you can introduce normally shy Capricorn to a great circle of friends.

What Sign Is Your True Love?

Your Ideal Hairstyle:

Short and Textured

What Women's Hairstyle Is Right For You?

You Are 76% Feminine, 24% Masculine

You are in touch with your feminine side. Sensitive, intuitive, and caring are all words that describe you. And you're just masculine enough to relate to both men and women.

Are You Masculine or Feminine?

You Are 100% Peaceful

You are the epitome of inner peace and total calm. You are grounded, emotionally mature, and very wise. While no one's life is perfect, you have a great amount of perspective on the world - and you place in it.

How Peaceful Are You?

My fantasies...

1.) "Curves" with that Snow queen..




2.) "Perfect Abs"' like Jessica Alba..




3.) "Long legged", like that model..



4.)Be that "sexy santa" of all times..




5.) A Princess...



6.)A fairy,so i can fly everywhere..



7.)Date with David Cook..





8.)And finally be the proud "Bride"..




Those faces will keep coz that's all mine..Have fun with imikimi, and all your fantasies come true..CIAO!

How's My Month Going!

Its my first month working in Seraphina Fitness Center. Been preoccupied by giving leaflets for the first and 2nd week. Wishing and hoping to invite some more clients, especially for my Aerobics classes.

Last week my mind divert to this:


Its my boss dead baby turtle(Terrapin).She's actually trying to save him in a pet shop,from which the care taker probably left the fish tank dry..Eventually the baby didn't make it..farewell babes!

Last Wednesday we do this:



Thats me in Cobra pose, while my pretty boss Jac Fang, beside me, do the explaining. We went to Bag network company, somewhere Ministry of Finance building, to give a short speech about Yoga. And yes! again its a part of promoting our fitness center..Never been so nervous doing my Yoga poses while my boss do all the speech..I fell on my back on my second headstand, just feel so conscious in front of a 30 employees(Guys there too) with their smart looking office outfit,watching over..Never mind i finally made it on my third attempt, headstand to wheel pose..I heard a sigh from the audience and a click lighting from their cameras..Just hope, we will convinced them to join us..

And this is:



My Bag network award hehehe. No not an award. After the event they gave us this as a gesture of gratitude for our time to that speech..Thank you very much too, to you all, for the opportunity, specially to Rozanna and Peter( my boss supportive hubby,who do all the lifting of the table and arranging the visual gadgets).


Well this morning i arrived at the gym alone, yet this fellas:



They indeed put a smile on my face, as if they, greet me good morning with those curious eyes and long expanding neck..Isn't cute? I wander if i have it in the house? Hmmm for sure my three cats will be more excited than me...

My Next Destiny

This is where i belong now!

That lovely curtain hanging in the glass window and that classic wall decor, would that look familiar to you? If you're in Brunei and you're a Yoga enthusiast, yes for sure..

Been wandering all over fitness studio, wishing and hoping where exactly i could fit in and felt welcome..Hmmm finally found this..Been so excited with my newly found place Seraphina Health and Fitness center. In my first few days, i have this mixed emotion, triumph, nervous,sad and worried..Happy because i really like the place and i was truly hired, nervous because i meet purely new students, sad because i miss my past students which i knew not all of them can join me in, worried because i still don't know to please the new one..

Jac the owner of the studio, my new manager,been encouraging me to be always positive..That really help, on the 4rth day, i felt completely better..I saw the sincerity and trust in her towards me, and i really thanked her for that..

For the past few days, before i found Seraphina, i never have enough sleep thinking of my present and difficult situation. Ho! I'm really jobless and worst thing is, my OFW documents is in chaos. Despite of all those, i still wear that usual smile of my face, no matter what.In my mind "Comon raquel you are a Yogini". Yogini's are one of the strongest and most focus human being in the universe.That words keep ringing on my ears.I did try to portray that image..

In my darkest moment of the year, i recognized number of people in this foreign country, who truly cared for me..But i only want to mention one brave soul. To mamnor its more than words that i can say..My heartfelt gratitude for a full support..


Lots of people want to ride with you in the limo,
but what you want is someone who will take
the bus with you when the limo breaks down.

*Oprah Winfrey*

My Friendster Horoscope Says !

On this very day, 13th October 2008..

"As much as you would like, you simply cannot be friends with everyone -- so why even try? It's not that you should write certain people off or starting being rude to people who don't fawn all over you. But you should stop wasting all of your energy trying to charm someone who just doesn't seem to get where you are coming from. Instead, put your energy toward the people who deserve your time and who give you back the kindness and respect you give to them".

Wow! very surprising words..its just telling me exactly whats in my mind on the same day..i don't usually care horoscope predictions in our everyday life..But this one really awaken me, right through the bottom of my heart..Friendship for me is one very important thing that one must possess.It is very precious than diamond but it can be very dangerous as well,that will kill you inside.

I really used to waste my time pleasing someone, I'm always willing to act stupid trying to prove I am at least good enough to keep. But yes! this is the real world, you can never please everyone.Besides, what it is actually you have to gain if you chase someone who does'nt like you. Well! if you owe him or her, well thats reasonable enough..You can bring the horse to the river, but you can't force the horse to drink, that simple..

Live life for what is fated and designed for you with compassion. If people hate you, you don't have to hate them back, instead just pretend they never existed at all..if they come to you, good, welcome them with a warm heart, but don't trust right away.Yet,give them chance to be a part of you who knows they might just testing you. Bottom line is listen carefully to the most clever instinct that left in your system...If you feel your blood is boiling the moment he or she is near you, well get the warning sign. If you're comfortable and free then he or she is the right one...

Always remember, keep your family closed to you, because they usually are the real one and bear in mind, its better to have one or two friend who have known you for ages, than hang out with a bunch of masquerading strangers.

"Independence Day" another peaceful weekend

June 15, its another Sunday morning, get up so early for the usual Sunday mass. Its fathers day as well, a double celebration for the 110th Phil Independence day.The church was packed with people. Mass goes well solemnly, heads bowed together to meditate and reflect in each others personal intentions. Am not really a very religious woman, i even seldom go to church, but when I'm there am giving all myself to him, and i found it really refreshing and healing..I remembered one of our professor who remind us always,"if you can't take it anymore, take it to the lord".

The mass had ended and we ask to remain silent for the special speech from our honorable Ambassador Virginia H.Benavidez. She indeed delivered those words of wisdom from our old but remembered Filipino heroes who fought for our country's freedom. She also mentioned the modern heroes nowadays on how they contribute for the country's stability, peace and prosperity. With accurate words referring to overseas worker who strive hard, sacrifice and both become successful and some failed their lives in Brunei. All this things happened just to improved standard of living. She indeed gave us some piece of advise to be more vigilant and patient. Thanks to you our beloved Ambassador...

This is the last time i met with her majesty. We are invited by VIP to have a dance show and shes there too.This is after the performance, its inside the Palace, really amazing view. Am not sure she will remember me I'm just one of the dancer there who was so excited taking picture with her.
Well, unlike before, i used to be very active in participating any event in Brunei's Phil. Independence day celebration. They usually invite actors and actresses from Manila to add color of the day. Its a long week celebration of fun music and dance..But Hmmm this time i choose to spent my holiday with my lil FAMILY..

hehehe growing old in Brunei with no relatives at all,i settle down at last with my naughty fat cat and my loving partner.With them I'm happy, satisfied and inspired. Lazy lying in bed while eating and watching DVDs, that really made my day...Anyway to all Filipino bloggers and readers Happy Independence Day from the bottom of my heart..Enjoy your celebration!

New Faces of Emmele Woman's Wellness

That's the shadows of the three sets of tired legs of an aerobic instructor in a studio,on their break time, chatting, relaxing while hanging all that throbbing feet of an hour teaching, kicking here and there,did everything to keep fit and to promote wellness for everybody...

Wandering whats on their mind, to keep going to the toughest fitness business competition in Brunei..Big fitness industry are coming in, like Less Mills etc, damn they are so good i knew it. Only few small studio left, opening, closing, whatever it is, this three are one of the few last standing still..

Featuring, me again, Dolly and my long lost partner in Slimline Susi..Now we are working as one again in Bodyactive from which to be named soon as Emmele Woman's Wellness, to mark new management, new owner..We will continue to strive harder now, to the top of our hearts to stay still, to keep, one of the best "Only ladies fitness center in Brunei..
May god will bless us all and shower some peace and harmony..

8 Things in my Bag that, I Can't Live Without in One Day

1. My Wallet. An old memory gift from close friend Zaina. I cant imagine people traveling without a purse.

2. My green Identification Card and 3.Debit Card. If you just live in Philippines,you don't have to bring this.

4.My Cellphone. Nowadays even kindergarten bring this..

5.Bunch of keys, for my hostel, gym locker and duplicate car key. 6. Lip Stick, keep myself fresh and glossy 7. Dental Floss, prevent from dentist.

8.My Digital Cam.I'm a picture addict because i always pretend to be a frustrated diva hehehe...

True Love (My Valentine Story)from: Chicken Soup for the Soul

Moses Mendelssohn, the grandfather of the well known German composer, was far from being handsome.Along with a rather short stature, he had a grotesque hunchback.
One day he visited a merchant in Hamburg who had a lovely daughter named Frumtje.Moses fell hopelessly in love with her. But Frumtje was repulsed by his misshapen appearance.
When it came time for him to leave, Moses gathered his courage and climbed the stairs to her room to take one last opportunity to speak with her. she was a vision of heavenly beauty, but caused him deep sadness by her refusal to look at him. After several attempts at conversation, Moses shyly asked, "Do you believe marriages are made of heaven?"
"Yes" she answered, still looking at the floor. "And do you?"
"Yes I do," he replied. "You see, in heaven at the birth of each boy, the lord announces which girl he will marry. When I was born, my future bride was pointed out to me. Then the Lord added,'But your wife will be humpbacked.'"Right then and there I called out,'Oh Lord, a humpbacked woman would be a tragedy. Please, Lord, give me the hump and let her be beautiful.'"
Then Frumtje looked up into his eyes and was stirred by some deep memory. She reached out and gave Mendelssohn her hand and later became his devoted wife.

Barry and Joyce Vissel


My Reaction:
Just this morning at work, feeling so sad and lonely and just don't know why,maybe the weathers fault, the drizzling outside and the cold wind made my skin freezing and dry,i wrapped myself with my sweat shirt and seated in the counter while dolly played that disco music for her aerobic class, I open this book. Accidentally flip this page and was really touch by the story. Being a normal human, we always see people with handsome, beautiful, good looking individuals as the right guy or girl for us to love. Ugly people or with physical defects we tend to ignore. We don't actually see whats inside the heart of a person.I don't want to be hypocrite, even myself i always see the same thing. But one thing i only know, no matter how pretty or handsome the face is, we all still be wrinkled by times one day,it won't last forever, but the inner asset, the golden heart of a person thats for sure is eternal. It will remained till your last breath. Nowadays,in this modern world, maybe one in a million that you can find one person who will truly love and die for you.To love someone, ugly or not, for me it remains a mystery.Yet, I strongly believe to love and beloved is the most wonderful gift that god gave us. But still, I can never rely on a partners love alone, if i can keep my partner now forever, I will be forever grateful, if not, its still good, life must go on, strive to be happy and be independent. In this modern world, woman especially must always prepare for singleness and would not show too much dependent on men. I think at this time you must love yourself first and foremost...

Sweet Indulgence

At this juncture i juzz wanna EAT!!! Mum's Bakery is my neighborhood and keep baking this irresistible stuff..

Green tea Mouse cake, one slice for 2.80 dollars only,it has cashew and peanut at the bottom,artistic toppings, luv it...

Fujie Cheeze Cake one slice for 2.80 dollars only, sticky..tasty... yummy..500 calories..Who cares i got 4 classes tomorrow, still i have to burn it...
That's Mine all mine...mmmm better than boyfriend...

Completely Dismantled......

One last bite...mmmmm deliriously happy...