My best Relaxing Gift! Ever!

Christmas indeed is the best time of the year -- this is the season where it's too easy to share whatever it is that we have because we want to share happiness and joy to the people we love.  Last night was one of the best nights! Why? I got a wonderful treat from my brother -- Mika!


Out of the blue, he asked, "Te, gusto mong magpamasahe?" I made a dramatic response by saying "Mika, gusto mo akong ilibre ng masahe??".  He didn't expect that I would agree! But hey! why should I let go of that "rare" opportunity -- when i know it's his first "LIBRE!".


San Pablo (Laguna) already has an array of Spas and Massage Parlors and with it's cold weather it made it even relaxing.  That night, Mika chose to have his treat at Sparadiso.


I'm from Laguna and this is the first Spa that I've been.
It's not your usual Spa (in the metro) but it's unique.  Let's see why..

It's an old home built to cater a Spa (massage and nail care).
While we were waiting for our turn, we stayed in a private room

and we sipped our tea -- I am uncertain though if it's a tea or a hot calamansi juice -- either way -- we loved it.

We had Aromatherapy for our massage.  It's an hour and a half massage with scented oil.  We both enjoyed it!

It's very homey and the interiors were all warm and cozy!

A great gift to kick off this Christmas Season!
Again, Mika! I am proud of you and I wish you continue to be mature and blessed! One step at a time!


Xoxo

Tips to Keep Calm this Season!

Two weekends to go and it's Christmas. Are you prepared? What if not? Because you are so pre-occupied with work, school or at home.  Don't fret - i have here a list of what to do if you only have a few days left.

1. List them down - list every Christmas activity that you will be attending.  You have to consider your budget and your time.  We want to attend in every activity there is but in this time of year where we only have 4 weekends, you have to learn to PRIORITIZE.  Also, there is an entire year to meet with all your friends and family -- think of those who are only available during Christmas (like Balikbayans).

2. Prepare another list - list of people that you want to share your blessings with.  Christmas is the time of sharing and there is always gift giving but REMEMBER it doesn't need to be expensive.  Because of our busy schedule it is likely that you will go to the mall (to buy your gifts) only once, therefore, it is imperative that you have this list at hand.  It would help to categorize your post into 6 segments. 
See sample below:

Male - Kids / Female - Kids
Male - Adults / Female - Adults
Couples / Titas and Titos


3. Personalize it - i really find it hard to think of a gift to give. I always go for personalized gifts. I feel that it's closer to my heart.  Also, there are vendors who can create personalized gifts all in one (no need to go different areas in the mall).

Lastly, SMILE, SIT BACK and RELAX! It's the time for cheers and joy so we should not stress ourselves!

I'm ready for Christmas! How about you? 

Xoxo

Tiyo's Farewell: You will always be remembered!

Tiyo Nardo said his final words last Saturday, September 3, 2016.
He is now in the arms of our Lord and is looking over us!


Though this is not really an ultimate farewell because it is only a farewell for us people on earth.  It is a message of hello to the angels in heavens and our other relatives who joined our Creator way back.

Tiyo lived a great life -- I can tell even if I am not his super apo!
I am actually his apo sa kanyang pamangkin!


Because we lived in one house and I used to see him everyday I know that he lived a great life! I am not saying a perfect life bur a great life!


He saw how his children grew and became parents themselves.
He felt how much his grandchildren loved him and saw how great people they have become!


A realization for me that not everything that shines is worth millions or thousands of pesos.  The simplest thing about FAMILY relationship is what makes our LIVES priceless.


REMINDER: Now if you still have your parents with you, or all of your loved ones for this matter -- SHOW them that you LOVE them!  Show them how successful you've become because of their love and support -- these are the things that money cannot buy and will surely make them proud how they have raised responsible people!


Again to Tiyo! You are now in a better place and I know you will look over us!
With Love --


Hernandez Family!


Xoxo

Movie-nspiration: Zootopia

It was 2013 when I last wrote something about a Movie-nspiration.  I don't know what happened to me or what kept me busy but I know I should do Movie-nspiration more often.


I always like to share my thoughts (I am not an expert) with the hopes that one way or another, it can help or even inspire someone.

I would like to talk about Zootopia, a 2016 3D movie about none other than animals :)


Let me share with you some of the things that made me smile about this movie and these are things that we can apply in our daily lives.


Our Parents will always support us!

They are our number one fan and they will try their very best to make sure that we will live a happy life.  There will be times that they will try not to let us go because they don't want us to be harmed but whatever our decision will be, ultimately, they will be there to support us.  Always remember that our parents are our number one support and we should continue to get their support even if we are all successful in life.


No matter how slow you are, what's important is that you are moving forward.

Like Flash! He may speak slow but he is determined to complete his sentences no matter what!  So in life -- if you feel that you are not getting the best of yourself and that other people are getting ahead!  Do not stop JUST keep moving and you will achieve your goals!


Your bestfriend is your bestfriend no matter what!

I have found my bestfriend in Sweets.
He is always there to cheer me up, he is my number one fan and also my number one critic.  He brings out the best in me and I know that no matter how stubborn I am, he will never leave me and so am I!  So if you don't have one yet, take the time to realize who your best friend is!


I hope you can get something from what I just said! :)


Xoxo

Bravery: Admitting that you can't do something!

I can't make my own coffee!

Coming from a person who really loves her coffee, this statement is almost unbelievable. I was once shy to admit it but I finally did!

We are all human beings and we are not perfect even if we all want to be perfect.  There will really be things / traits that we can't have and the best thing to do is to move forward and admit it.

However, admitting that you can't do something should not stop there!
It then should be the start of learning something new!


I have tried several times but I just can't seem to copy that perfect mix that Sweets is doing for me.  Thus I always rely from Sweets to make that coffee for me.  I know, if I will practice I can learn how it is perfectly mixed but who would want to learn if you know that someone else is lovingly making it for you?


Tamad lang!


Bottom line: In our everyday grind, not all the time we are the hero.  There will always come a time when other people are greater than us and that's fine.  Even I do not want to live a perfect life, because a perfect life means not living at all!


Xoxo















 

Happy Friday: Everybody Wins! 3 points how I did it!

Before we ended FY16, our team had our annual year-end activity and it was none other than a sport called "Bowling".  If you are aware, it's Sweets who loved this sport and I am a mere cheerleader -- had some problems at my back and thus was not able to even play.

Anyways, I think it's a great game choice because we all do not want to get sweaty under the heat of the sun -- Bowling Alley are air conditioned :)


We all can play but we were not experts and thus everything that happened was all about having fun, building relationship and TRYING (yes trying!) to even hit one PIN.


Lucky for me -- we were all normal  (mediocre) players -- not being able to hit a single PIN was like a norm -- haha! 





Come awarding day -- I was surprised that I was one of the top scorers! I
 even had an award for the "MOST NUMBER OF STRIKES" --- yes MOST NUMBER na ako ha :) If you would ask how many? I had two strikes!!

When I was telling Sweets -- i think what's going on at the back of his mind was:
"2 LANG?" --- "Well Sweets, hindi ako expert na kagaya mo!"


Learn more here --> Sweets Played Bowling!







ANYWAYS -- this is just my introductory story for the main story!
My realization is that -- in everything that we do, if we put our hearts in it, it will result to good things!


Like for this particular event that I was not even competitive because I really do not know how to play but only to find out that I indeed played well! ^_^


Simple things that I would like to share so that "WE ALL WIN".


1. Do not expect -- Do your best but do not expect for something in return.  Then if you will be rewarded because of what you did -- it will feel GREAT!


2. Communicate -- Tell something! Tell the people around you what you want.  How you want things to go and you will definitely get what you want -- Side note: you have to be patient of course!


3. Do not compare -- This is the greatest mistake one can make!  You will never be happy if you will compare yourself to others! Look at what you have achieved, what you have and BE HAPPY!  Remember, whatever it is that you have now that you are taking for granted, someone is praying for it!


Xoxo

Happy Friday: CF and OG HR and CMT Year-End Event!

This is my team!
We work hard but we also play hard!
Have you ever been in love with so many people? I would assume yes!
I am proud to say that "I love this Team" -- in lowlights and in highlights-- we all stick together and I hope we will continue to be like this in the coming years!


Also in teams, communication is key to a healthy working (personal) relationship.  When it's work then we all work but when it's time to have fun (and eat) we really play it hard! :)


Good job guys!


To also recognize our team -- our leads have prepared a simple program for all of us!


Clap! Clap! Clap! Everyone!
Continue to deliver and help the team!

Recognizing performance is really an engagement driver and I hope that it contributed to your engagement :)


What's best way to celebrate a great FY16 is to feast and eat!

I told you before that we really LOVE to eat!

Looking forward to another fruitful year with all of you!


PS: A separate entry shall be created to highlight the bowling event + awarding!


Xoxo