sharing bits & pieces

These are the things that I've done lately:


1.) Went to a Ballroom Dance Club

I had my share of ballroom nights the past days. It was my first time to be in a ballroom dance club, one where the lights are dim, the dresses are glitzy and the music repertoire is a range of classics. It was also also my first time to dance with a dance instructor. It's kind of manic to dance with a d.i. Their bodies move more fluidly than mine considering that they are guys (i mean "paguy" pala). I found it a tad hard to hit the floor and get low with all the dances coz once you're on the dance floor your feet and hands should be ready with whatever steps the music obliges you to do. Upbeat dances like swing, mambo, reggae, hustle and salsa are easier compared to the slow sweet dances like tango, rumba, foxtrot and waltz.

I've fallen head over heels with those slow dances. They're absolutely sexy to dance. The thing is they require some expertise for the footwork. You have to feel the music and be able to slide, close, glide and turn with ease and finesse. I saw a number who already mastered it and they are very entertaining to watch. I feel embarrassed though that most of the time my d.i. still has to teach me a lot of the steps right in the middle of the dance floor. A novice like me still has more to learn. All in all ballroom dancing is a commendable alternative to lose weight. I didn't even noticed that we already spent three hours dancing.

My aunt and uncle doing the Tango

My first ever ballroom shoes bought by my aunt.

Feels really comfortable to wear, soft and light.
Ballroom dance shoes are usually made from fabric or leather and
they have more padding in the insole for added flexibility.

2.) Attended the wedding of my high school buddy.

Not getting any younger.. that's a fact. Last Feb 23 I went to the wedding of one of my dabarkads. He is the first guy in the group who got married. Sa hinaba-haba man daw ng prusisyon sa simabahan din ang tuloy. Congratulations and best wishes to Carlo and Hazel! The picture quality is really poor as it was taken by a camera phone. Clear pictures to follow.

3.) raided the karaokeeeeeey


singing songs that are old skul
makes you feel like a fool
but fool is the person who think
that those songs are uncool
for no one can ever tell you the rule

--- by yours truly



wala lang hihi. This song got me a score of 100!







4.) watched neyo's concert

Neyo in the house last Feb 29, 08. Kapal talaga ng labi ni Neyo kahit in person. I feel sorry that the concert didn't even last for two hours although it was short but sensational. Fave ko talaga ang song niya na "Sexy Love".

5.) strolled around the village at night

It's one way of becoming toned again. I realized just last week how huge I've become. Not even a single dress fit my bod. I was suppose to use an old dress for the wedding but unfortunately I found it difficult to zip them.. gosh! If you plan to know if you've gained weight, try putting on your old clothes like the dresses you used to wear two to three years back. If it won't fit, my my.... welcome to the club!

Anyways, walking around the village gives me time to relax aside from the health benefits it entails. Relax in such a way that time seems to slow down and I get to relish the wind caressing my face. I also enjoy watching the dark sky with the moon shining. My room never gave me a chance to get a glimpse of the outside as the windows are always close and even if it is opened, all I can see is the wall dividing our house to the next property. Kaya sa future house ko I'd definitely opt for glass doors and windows. Para sakop lahat ng view sa labas.. with matching balcony pa at roof deck (kung hindi masyadong delikado) echos! hihi.