Education is a Must

For Filipinos no matter how difficult life is, education is still the first priority of every parent to their children. Last year our government had launched the Ladderized Education System ( LES) which combines technical and vocational courses that are creditable for collegiate degree.  The Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) Director General Augusto Syjuco noted that LES for our countrymen will eventually open "opportunities to take control of their lives, equip themselves with the skills and competencies they need to get a job, earn an income, and liberate themselves from the shackles of poverty, helplessness and hopelessness."

In other parts of the world like US, students may have different perspective in going into college. The reasons may not be as deeply rooted like in our culture but for the fact that they too need further education to live a good life. 

I remember before I finally enrolled myself in University of St. La Salle (USLS) I had several options in mind where to study. My father had to persuade me many times to enroll in one of the popular college during his time so I politely turn down the offer. I told him that things have changed. I made my own requirements and that I found out that  USLS has everything to offer me.

If only we were above average family, I could have chosen to study in Westwood and graduate either in California College, or LA College.  Their location and facilities are very attractive to would be college students. They know what's best for you.

Wish List 2008

Carey tagged me this time. Here's my sassy wish list for 2008.

Work- renewal of contract

Travel- visit the neighboring countries of Laos and Vietnam.

Gadget-  upgrade to Nikon D200 (i'll see if it's not heavy, Chelo makes me dream of this all the time).

Accessories- new battery for my mobile phone.

Appliance- an air cooler for summer months.

Shopping- I'd better be back to SAHA next November. 

Investment- perhaps a new unit in Parañaque.
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Tagging  JEANETTE, CHELO, THERESE, KIM

Time to Start Gym Sessions Again

Due to the busy schedule that I have both at work and other extra curricular activities I skipped going to gym for 3 months. I was hoping that after this year I could once again start gym session in January. I have a lean built and I don't look over weight, but I found out that I still have to shed off some 2 kg extra fat. Maybe I need to firm up some muscles, so that I'll gain weight.

Gym sessions like Body Balance, Body Jam and some weight lifting exercises are my favorite. I also supplement my exercise with some healthy drinks like fresh fruit, vegetable juice, fruits and milk. Milk is a good source of protein and important for the muscles.

Lately, I have read of muscle milk which is a perfect bedtime drink. Its protein blend of whey and casein is apt for a healthy diet. The milk is patterned after a mother's milk which contains natural elements for anabolic growth potential. This kind of milk is superb as it has immune boosters combined with antioxidants, vitamins, minerals, enzymes, amino acids and other growth factors.

Hopefully, I'll be back to the gym starting next year.