Run, Baby, Run!

This month, Hubby and I joined two running events only -- the Yamaha Run for Heroes and Takbo.ph Runfest.

Yamaha Run for Heroes (5km)
Bonifacio Global Center
July 3, 2011



The Yamaha Run for Heroes was our first Runrio event and we were not disappointed. The event was well-organized. Orientation and warm-up were conducted per distance category. Everything went on schedule. There were enough water stations and kilometer markings making the entire run fun and stress-free for Hubby and me.

(We were kinda hoping for more freebies, though. Ssssh! Hehehe.)

Takbo.ph Run Fest (5km)
Bonifacio Global Center
July 24, 2011



We had to choose between this and Runrio's Rexona Run. We went for Takbo.ph Runfest because of the location (we prefer BGC over MOA) and the finisher's medal. Medyo konti ang runners ng event na ito, we noticed. The run was okay because the route was different from our other BGC runs. We liked the finisher's medal, too. Wala nga lang finisher's kit. (Note to self: You can't have it all, Maan!)

As I said here , we plan to join more running events in the coming months (2 per month will be okay, I think). Lately, I have been asking myself (and my bro who is also a runner) if it's time to try the 10-km distance category. Hubby is happy with 5km and doesn't want to level up yet. Let's see.

Thirteen Years of Love and Happiness

Sorry for this late post about our wedding anniversary.

Hubby and I celebrated our 13th wedding anniversary last January 24. Walang halong bola ang title ng post na ito... 13 years of love and happiness talaga!

How can you not be filled with love and happiness when you have a hubby as sweet and wonderful as mine ?

Why We Love Dadu

"Dadu" is Hubby's dad. He celebrated his 68th birthday last July 13. Everybody loves Dadu and I can tell you why.

As Mamu's hubby...



• Dadu is Mamu’s #1 fan. He always makes kwento that when Mamu was still a dalaga, she looked like Helen Gamboa.
• Dadu is very sweet. After 43 years of marriage, he still never forgets to give Mamu a kiss before he leaves for work and when he gets home at the end of the day.
• Every single day, Dadu buys a copy of People’s Tonight… because it is part of Mamu’s daily read.
• Dadu is Mamu’s knight in shining armor. Nobody messes with Mamu because, for sure, Dadu will come to her rescue.
• Dadu loves Mamu unconditionally. I have been part of the family for thirteen years and I have seen how much love and loyalty he has for her.

As our Dad...



• Dadu drives all the ladies in the house (my sisters-in-law and also me when Hubby had to do fieldwork in Pampanga) to and from work.
• Dadu is our very reliable “handyman.” I tell you, he can fix almost anything there is to fix at home! Clap! Clap! Clap!
• Dadu’s ability to fix things goes beyond water leaks. Things can get really crazy at home and when they do, Dadu remains sensible. He always has the right things to say. We all listen to him. Kumbaga sa computer, siya ang aming central processing unit. =)
• Dadu is our role model. He is the epitome of goodness and selflessness.

As the Dadu of our kids...



• Dadu maintains a special bond with his grandchildren. All the kids at home look forward to playtime with Dadu.
• Dadu is the official “sumbungan ng bayan.” All kiddie quarrels are settled when he steps in. See, even our kids listen to him!

Thank you, Dadu! We always pray that you remain healthy and happy. We love you! =)

20 Things About The Family

1. All the boys in the family are named Michael -> Michael (the Dad), Michael Romulus (the Kuya), Michael Remus (the Kuya Baby) and Michael Ramius (the Baby).
2. Hubby got the name Romulus and Remus from a book entitled The Brotherhood of The Rose. Meanwhile, Ramius came from The Hunt for Red October.
3. Birth months in the family are May and September. Hubby and the Kuya are May babies. Wifey, Kuya Baby and Baby, on the other hand, were all born in September.
4. The family loves out-of-town trips so much that Hubby and Wifey always plan for a family getaway every now and then.
5. Pizza Hut's Cheesy Pops is a family favorite.
6. Visits to Trinoma are always capped off with Dairy Queen blizzards.
7. The Hubby and Wifey have a weekly dinner date which is always spent at Mister Kabab. They both love ox-brain!
8. An ideal date for the two, however, is to start the evening with a visit to the spa.
9. Hubby always falls asleep midway during the massage.
10. Hubby spends more time in the bathroom than Wifey.
11. Hubby and Wifey love to watch zombie and vampire movies.
12. Wifey is always outnumbered when it comes to choosing which show to watch on TV. The boys all agree on basketball, wrestling and cartoons!
13. The family sleeps together in one room. They will share one bed if they can find one that can accommodate all five of them!
14. Every Saturday morning, Hubby, Wifey and Baby drive all the way to Meycauayan, Bulacan to buy pandesal from Pan de Manila because the Baby loves early morning long drives.
15. Wifey introduced Facebook to the boys but they are now more addicted to it than she is.
16. Christmas season is the family's favorite time of the year!
17. The kids write to Santa Claus every year which include wish lists to help Santa decide on what presents to give them.
18. The family always watches The Nightmare Before Christmas during Christmas Eve and Passion of The Christ every Good Friday.
19. The Kuya Baby is the ultimate "kulit" of the family.
20. The family can watch Mr. Bean over and over and still get a good laugh everytime!