Jogging is good for the heart

I ran again today. Yay! It's been so long since my last workout. Once again, I felt the tiny thousand needles pricking my arms, legs, and tummy as I jog. Do you also feel that? I'd like to think that they are targeting my body fats to loosen up and be flushed out of my system. I really hope and pray that's real . Lol

I should do this more often!

Everyone's Vision Petron : National Student Art Competition

Hello lovelies!

Thirteen (13) Art Club members joined the Everyone's Vision Petron : National Student Art Competition. The deadline of submission of entries was last August 16, 2013 but we submitted theirs last Tuesday, August 13, at the Project Secretariat Office in Makati City. Below are just samples of the students' artworks.

 We left Laguna around 11 am, so we stopped by Ninoy Aquino Parks and Wildlife Center to eat our lunch - picnic style. :D  I didn't know there's a lagoon in there!  We took some fun photos, of course.

 We reached the Project Secretariat Office 30 minutes before 5pm.  Good thing they closes at 7.  

Then we stopped by Megamall to view some art galleries.  We were lucky because 2 artists were opening their exhibits at 7 pm that day! I like their style.  Buhay Mendoza has that Heavy Metal effect on me that I really, really love.  While Neemo calls the child in me for his fun and kyut monster art.  I really hope that their exhibits inspire the art club members to find their own style and to dream of having their own show there someday.

This trip with the art club members has been really fun and exciting.  It was also very refreshing for me.  Its good to be in the company of those who love and create art. :D 

Coptic or Chain Stitch Binding with the LSPU Art Club

Last month, a group of college students from the Laguna State Polytechnic University asked me to be their adviser in the art club that they are forming.  I was excited!  I couldn't say no to that request.  So I took the initiative to prepare the necessary documents.  The students met last  July 18 to finalize the club's constitution and bylaws and to elect their officers.  And so the club was born.  I was happy and very proud of the art club members for taking this step.  Now all we have to do is get it recognized by the Office of the Student Affairs and Services.

Then last Thursday, August 1, I taught them how to make their own journal with the use of coptic or chain stitch binding.  Only 13 students arrived that late afternoon because there happens to be a big event at the university at the same time.  Those who came were excited for their first lesson, so we started the activity even if there were so few of them.  

I provided them with handouts with colored photographs of the step by step process.  It's up to them to put their own notes on the process.  I also lent them 8 of my curved needles for sharing.  That's all i could find in the market.  We also made use of the empty electric fan box for the cover boards.

It was my first time teaching a craft to a class of college students.  It was a fun experience for me.  I hope they enjoyed the class too.  I hope to become a better teacher after a year because through this. :D  Our next activity would be drawing portraits.  Some members volunteered to teach this.  I will be part of the class this time so I'm really excited!  Our assignment is to draw a portrait and show it to our "teachers" so they can assess our skill in portraiture. I'm excited for next week! Yay!

Toy Convention 2013 at Megamall

My dear husband and I celebrated an early Father's Day last Saturday at SM Megamall.  We watched Man of Steel.  We both enjoyed the movie even if he read somewhere in ESB that it is "Man of Sh*t." I'm not good in writing a review so I'll just rate it with 5 of 5 stars.  What I love most about it is how the story made Superman a human that we can relate to and not an alien God.

Then we attended the Toy Convention 2013 at the Mega Trade Hall.  Hobby Shop was there selling Dals and Pullips.  But sadly, no Blythe, no Sylvanian Families, no miniatures.  I hope next year some miniaturists will join to exhibit or sell their crafts.

This is a photo heavy post. Enjoy!

 "You know nothing, Jon Snow!" <3 p="">

 Barbie Couture de Manila

 BJD family

 I do not know if this is Ken or a Fashion Royalty male figure.

 cosplay

 cosplay

 cosplay

 cosplay

 Alodia Gosiengfiao was also there.

 cosplay - cute kid in costume! I'd also love to dress up Perry someday, but only if he wants to.

 cosplay - Superwoman and Spiderman! 

 Spirited Away

 more cosplay

 Fashion Royalty , Poppy Parker

 Monster High Dolls

 One Sixth Republic

  One Sixth Republic

 vintage toys/ cars/ lunchboxes

Lunchdate at Ted's in Sta. Cruz

My in-laws came for a short visit last weekend to attend my sister's wedding.  Before they go back home last Sunday, we brought them first to Ted's.  It was our first time there.  I really love their design and color.  And we all enjoyed our food. I am definitely coming back for more.  This is a photo heavy post, be warned. :)

 (All photos were taken using Samsung S3)