Day 3, adult swimming lessons: Nail that freestyle!
In the last session, it was difficult to keep the leading arm from sinking, so Coach Yahcub decided to make us use the pull buoys longer while we work on the right arm stroke with breathing. Then shortly after, full free style with breathing on...
Day 2, adult swim lessons: basic freestyle
For today’s swimming lesson, we started off with practicing the survival swim. After pushing off the wall on the back (with arms to the side), gently propel forward with a consistent flutter kick then roll over to the stomach. The trick is to do this...
Taking the plunge: adult swimming lessons at Bert Lozada Swim School
I love the sea and I am now in a serious relationship with surfing. But my feelings for the water weren’t always positive. As a young child, I was deathly scared of the water. I never dared to venture away from the safety of pool...
Hello, September!
I am getting happy vibes. Looks like September is starting out right! Just wanted to share some random pictures that made my day: Earlier in the day on September 1st, this made rounds on social networks. Pfft, si Napoles ay swerte sa Tigers?! And here...
Happy birthday to my sister!
You can lie about your age. As long as you do it in French. – Catalina-isms, 2013 It was a great birthday, indeed. We were treated to a great game by UST and FEU. We only wished for a UST win but got more than...
PEMBO? REMBO? OMG!
If you are familiar with the City of Makati, you might have passed by areas called CEMBO and REMBO. You are probably wondering what’s with the funky names. These areas, called “military barangays”, were parts of a big Philippine army camp where soldiers live. These...
UST Main Building – a rainy Saturday afternoon
I found myself in UST again today after a very long time. A lot has changed in the university over the years but one thing remains the same: the Main Building still stands ever so elegantly. I will be forever proud to be a Thomasian.
Ampalaya-less pinakbet
I love pinakbet. It’s inexpensive, healthy and easy to cook. Unfortunately, it also has one of my most hated vegetable in the world: ampalaya (bitter gourd). I’ve hated ampalaya ever since I can remember. When my father got into an ampalaya business with my godfather,...
No-bake peanut butter oatmeal cookies
In my effort to eat more healthy grains and fiber, I bought a huge bag of rolled oats from Healthy Options. This was supposed to be my breakfast everyday at work. This phase, however, was doomed to be short-lived. Soon, I got tired of the...
My travel bucket list for the next five years
Once you are bitten by the travel bug, there is no cure for it. I myself have a pretty bad case and I am not sure I want to be cured 🙂 I want to see the world, but I want to prioritize these ten...
Prayer to Saint Anthony
Prayer to help you find anything Saint Anthony, perfect imitator of Jesus, who received from God the speacial power of restoring things, grant that I may find (mention your petition) which has been lost. At least, restore to me peace and tranquility of mind, the...
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