Welcome Me Back

Surprise! I know I already told you a million times that I'll be more faithful blogging again but that doesn't seem to happen. It even took me a ton of courage to visit my site again to face the absence of my existence in the blogosphere. And heck, I have missed a lot! 

Live Active

I've always deemed myself for living a healthy and active lifestyle (or at least I try to) and  playing sports, going to gym or joining a fun run are just few of my "get fit" (sometimes pocket-burning) activities that I'm very fond of, until lately. 

Yes... It saddens me to admit that I've reached the "point-of-no-return" as I call it when the weighing scale is about to tip and the muffins (not the yummy looking ones) are getting more and more obvious. They say that step one into self transformation is admitting what you've been trying to deny to yourself. So Yes, I have gone overweight, so much so that I sometimes find it hard to carry myself already and all my fave clothes just won't fit flatteringly anymore, and it is with deep regret that I have become victim of my own depression that led me to the unhealthy couch potato habit. *sigh*

B-U-T. As one of my favorite saying goes "It's never too late, if you start now." 

It took me a while, and one fun-filled visit to the Village Sport Club sealed the realization that... I HAVE TO TAKE BACK CONTROL OF MY LIFE! (Sorry for the big bold emphasis. I just had to so it would stick to my head) 

A southern treasure, or should I say, a hidden lifestyle paradise tucked inside BF Homes, Paranaque - The Village Sports Club (VSC), an exclusive members-only lifestyle community, is viewed as a utopia for sports lovers and regular active individuals like me (or just how I wish *lol*) who wants to find the perfect balance between work and play. And a few weeks ago, I've been very fortunate to get invited to an exclusive tour and experience what VSC can offer. And I have to say, they offer a whole LOT well within the comforts of my own community. *Proud Southern Belle* Getting envious? You should.

The Gallery - a welcoming facade of the Village Sports Club

Since I'm an event planner as well, what first excited me most was their function rooms, ballroom and event areas. And, If I were to organize a holistic business with pleasure event that I can freely do in the South, VSC will absolutely be my top choice. Spacious rooms, well-equipped with high-tech AV equipment, a ballroom that can sit more than 300 guests, and a lush and breezy cocktail area with a view? What more can I ask for?     

Business Center (photo courtesy of VSC)

Going back to the business at hand though- that is, the "exclusive tour," I was amazed to discover that the event areas that tickled my excitement was just the tip of the iceberg coz there's soooo much more one can find and experience inside VSC. 

To give you a somewhat digital version of the tour I experienced, let me start off with the Tempus bar, where they house the media room where you can sing your hearts out with a videoke session with the barkada or maybe play xbox with the kids...

Media Room (photo courtesy of VSC)

Play Foosball or Air Hockey...

Tempus Bar - Foozball and Air Hockey table games
(photo courtesy of VSC)

Or watch your favorite game with the boys. Don't you think Tempus bar can also be a perfect venue for a wholesome bachelor's party? This room just screams testosterone...

Tempus Bar - Big Screen for the Big Boys

And... yes, I'm not finished yet... They also have a bowling center! Beat that! VSC Member and Pro bowler cutie, RJ Bautista, also practices here. As a matter of fact, we met him *with yabang effect* but I was just too shy to ask for a picture. *haha*

Tempus Bar - Bowling Alley

After that, we crossed the lot and went to the more sporty side of the club and on our way had a peak of their body magnetizing pools. I swear, if I could, I'll jump into water to beat the heat right then and there but we had few more rounds to do. And oh, for Matteo Guidicelli fans, as another proud VSC member, he does laps here too. More reasons to join the club , huh?

Pools (photo courtesy of VSC)

Upon entering the two-storey facility at the other side of the club, we were greeted by two doors (not counting the clinic), one for the ladies and one for the gents. And I won't be including this in my digital tour of VSC if they were just doors to the restroom. *lol* They are actually locker rooms, and not just any other locker room because it was a maze with amazing interiors that leads to...  

The Locker Room

the Zenith Wellness Spa complete with relaxing sauna and steam rooms... 

Zenith Spa

the Day Care Center for the kids to play while the parents do the same...

And the Zenith Gym that's equipped with the most advanced, high-tech exercise equipment from Technogym, including the finest strength and cardio equipment carefully handpicked by VSC to provide its membres the ultimate workout experience.

Zenith Gym (photo courtesy of VSC)

Here's the chubby version of me reminiscing my young ballet days inside Zenith Gym's dance class room.

Moving on with the tour, we then crossed more sports facilities that made my eyes just bigger and bigger with excitement, such as the covered clay tennis courts, a football field with jogging path... 

I love sunset photos and this in particular makes me miss playing football.

And more modern sports facilities like their indoor basketball court, built with a FIBA-approved maple hardwood flooring, with court overhead lighting and an electric scoreboard... 

Basketball Court (photo courtesy of VSC)

Impressive eight (8) indoor Badminton courts certified by the World Badminton Federation that are used for Badminton and can be converted into multiple courts for Volleyball or Futsal...

Badminton Courts (photo courtesy of VSC)

and for table tennis.

Table Tennis (photo courtesy of VSC)

*Sigh* How I miss my P.E. and Volleyball Varsity days just by stepping on the courts.

Before I forget, after a day's work and exhausting play, don't worry because VSC also offers a wide array of dining experiences to satisfy every craving. Click here for Dining at VSC

To end our tour, we were treated with cocktails at their Verde Events Lawn, a perfect outdoor setting for a wedding or a debut party. And if you can see the open lots in front, that's going to be part of VSC's phase 2 development where villas and more events and lifestyle areas can be expected to bloom. I, personally, can't wait for that.

Another sunset shot. This place would be perfect for 
romantic cocktails right after an intimate wedding ceremony.

What a lovely sight. Can you imagine a walk down the aisle in an intimate Christian wedding here? *sigh with much kilig*

Anyway, nothing beats a relaxing day with people you share the same interests and have engaging conversations with. Here's a photo of the girls of the group I shared the day with at VSC. And just to share... What I will forever remember from this sweet afternoon is a quote from Alexa who's a journalist, a blogger, and a girl who finds time every week to attend a dance class right after work- "I decided to make time" - a short phrase that makes a lot of sense especially to those who think they just don't have the time for exercise and to live a more active life *guilty*. So, how do you find the perfect balance between work and play and live active? Decide to do so and make joining the Village Sports Club part of that. Amen.

photo courtesy of Ruth Floresca of MommyWrites.Blogspot.com

To learn how to be a member of the Village Sports Club and enjoy the privileges that come with being part of this exclusive lifestyle community, call (+63 2) 822 1000 or email vsc@thevillagesportsclub.com.


The Village Sports Club
El Grande corner Tropical Avenue
BF Homes, Paranaque City
T: (+63 2) 822- 1000 
E: vsc@thevillagesportsclub.com

Make "I decide to make time" your mantra.

xoxo,

The Clueless Mrs.

30 before 30

This blog post is actually inspired by the 30 before 30 List of We Are Sole Sisters whose story is very inspiring specially to those who dreams of traveling the world or simply wants to live a life of adventure. (To We Are Sole Sisters, hope you don't mind me borrowing the title)

Since I have 364 days left before I actually do reach 30, I think doing this list is just very timely and will (hopefully) help me achieve some of the goals I have while I'm still in my 20 something. 

--- okay, 10 minutes staring at a blank page is just sad --- 

--- I thought this is going to be easy ---

Let me start with the things I want to prioritize and hopefully, the list of dreams I have been keeping in my head will just flow out in writing...

1. Get pregnant - Well, to be fair to the super wannabe lolos and lolas (both sides) it has been a year and I really do want to start a family already. I just hope "in God's time" comes quicker.

2. Get my Weddings & Events Coordination business (really) off the ground - I'm there. Almost. Just need to keep my focus and really work hard.

3. Get back into Fashion School - Done with my first day in taking a refresher course in Basic Pattern Making and hopefully I can really finish it till the end so I can advance to other courses.

4. Enroll for Advance Pattern Making and Haute Couture and be part of Fashion Institute of the Philippines' 2013 Graduation Show 

5. Experience surfing. Any surfing spots will do. 

6. Join a Volunteer program - I'm eyeing on something. I just hope it pushes through.

7. Lose 15 lbs. by May - Been trying since January and I have given up rice since Ash Wednesday. I cheated a bit yesterday at my Pre-Birthday dinner but I.CAN.DO.THIS.

8. Work on the interior design of our condo - Budget is all I need. I'll say one corner at a time.

9. Drive - Not just within the village but actually be able to drive going as far as Quezon City (North) and Batangas (South).

10. Get myself an iPad - To justify, I need this for my job. At least one client says so... many times already *wink*

11. Go or at least book a trip to Hong Kong - It's has been more than 10 years since my first trip to HK with my family and my husband hasn't been there so this is very important.

12. Fix up my blog and make Clueless Mrs. a dot com.

13. Own a car - long shot but who knows? I might be lucky enough to win the lottery or a raffle promo.

14. Start selling samples of my designs by December

15. Explore Mt. Pinatubo

16. Get featured in a magazine

17. Be recognized as a Fashion/ Prenup Stylist

18. Learn basic Make-Up

19. Learn how to bake

20. Get a bad-*** camera

21. Get another big break in modeling - last year has been a good one for me. Hopefully, this year would be better.

22. Go to Coron

23. Explore Cebu - I've been to Cebu twice already but both are business trips so it doesn't count.

24. Join at least three (3) Bridal Fairs this year - I've already joined one. Two more to go :)

25. Be more experimental when it comes to clothes and dress up beyond my "classic" comfort zone.

26. Apprentice with a Couture Designer - Really get hands-on experience in couture designing, sewing, etc. I believe this will help me master my craft. 

27. Eat at an authentic Indian restaurant - I'm talking about the ones where you have seat on big colorful pillows and belly dancers entertain you, with shisha and all. Sadly, I haven't tried this and I don't know where to actually experience this.

28. Learn basic photography

29. Start planning for our dream home - Also a loooong shot but only God knows...

30. Earn enough without finding a need to get a full-time job. - this would definitely be sweeeeeeeet.

So there, that's my 30 before 30 List! I know I still have 364 days but life is too short so I've got to start NOW. Let's see what happens and good luck to me.

Do you have yours too? Share it with me by leaving a comment below.

xoxo,

The Clueless Mrs.

Axe Apollo Space Academy searches for the First Filipino Astronaut

So, what kept me veeeeeery busy these past few days with not even a second to spare for my blog? Well, just the awesomest AXE campaign I've launched - EVER!

I am still smiling up to my ears because of the crazy and super successful day we had yesterday for the launch of the AXE Apollo Space Academy where we will be sending the First Filipino into Space. Yes, you read that right! AXE - the no.1 fragrance brand on Earth- introduced an experience that's literally OUT OF THIS WORLD. As in out of this world din ang experience ko in managing this project sa sobrang intense. 

To celebrate the global launch of a new fragrance called AXE Apollo, AXE, together with its space travel agency called Space Expedition Corporation (SXC) And XCOR Aerospace,  will be launching people to space. And we're not just talking about the kind of 'space' boys ask their girlfriends for, but actual space - the kind outside the planet. 

Here's the official announcement from Buzz Aldrin, himself. 

What's so exciting about this project we call the Axe Apollo Space Academy (AASA) is that AXE could be sending anyone. That's right. AXE is sending untrained civilians with absolutely no business floating around in zero gravity into space. The plan is to send one person from every AXE country on Earth to space, and AXE Philippines has secured one slot and will soon make history by funding the first Filipino expedition to space. And anyone could be the First Pinoy Astronaut. 

Here are snapshots and some behind the scene photos of what happened yesterday. 

Unilever CEO, Mr. Peter Cowan and AXE Brand Manager, Gem Laforteza
with the Pinoy Astronaut and Axe Apollo Space Girls
at the earlier media lunch at the Makati Shangri La.

18:00 Mission Briefing at Whitespace

Panoramic shot at Whitespace

Host, Atom Arraullo, at work.

AXE Apollo Council - Sam YG, Ramon Bautista and Gino Quillamor
with the Pinoy Astronaut and AXE Apollo Space Girl at the Levitation booth.

AXE Apollo Space GIrl at the Mission Control Room

The Space Buzz before the curtains opened.

Reveal of the AXE Apollo Space Camp

The Clueless Mrs. together with the AXE Apollo Space Girls

Celebrity sightings at the AXE Apollo Space Academy

From Top to Bottom (L-R)
with DJ Callum David
with Atom Arraullo
with Ramon Bautista
with Sam YG
Ramon with Gino Quillamor
with Apples Aberin, Head of PR, Personal Care, Unilever Philippines

AXE Apollo Space Academy Launch via Instagram

So, if you want to become the first Filipino space traveler and join the ranks of Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin, and Han Solo, sign up now at www.AxeApollo.com and get your friends to vote for your profile to get to advance to the next stage. Stay tuned for more details.

Visit Axe Philippines Facebook fan page 

or Follow @AxePhilippines on Twitter or #AxeApollo2013
for more info. 

On a sad note, with all the successful campaigns I've managed for AXE, it saddens me to say that this is actually the last campaign I'll launch for AXE. It has been lengend- *wait for it* -ary, LEGENDARY experience, and I don't think anything can top the coolness of these projects I handled for AXE. To team Apollo, my clients, and to whoever the First Filipino Astronaut will be, good luck and God speed!   

xoxo,

The Clueless Mrs.
Project Manager, Open Philippines, for Axe Philippines

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and

Axe Apollo Space Academy

signing off.