JANXP Baguio 33 Duathlon

finished my 5K run in the JANXP Baguio 33 Duathlon on September 11, 2011 at Burnham Lake Drive, Baguio City. My 3rd 5K and 7th official running event, with an unofficial time of 39:68.00 (6.2K on Global Positioning System).

Certificate of Finish

The JANXP Baguio 33 Duathlon was sponsored by Render Farm Graphics, with Race Director Philip A. Pacle and Race Organizer Jan Xavier Pacle.

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Route: Burnham Park Lake Drive (START) - Kisad Road - Baguio General Hospital - Military Cut-off - Panagbenga Park - Academia de Sofia International (TURNING POINT) - via same route (FINISH)

Addicted to Dong Yi

Dong-Yi (동이 ) is an MBC Historical 60-episode drama about the love story between King Sukjong and Choi Suk-Bin, also known as Dong Yi. It is produced by Lee Byung-hoon who also directed Jewel in the Palace in 2003.

Synopsis

Set during the reign of King Sukjong in the Joseon dynasty, the series is based on the historical character Consort Suk. The story focuses on Dong Yi, a slave maid working in the Bureau of Music. Her warm personality, sincerity and exceptionally keen mind help her in solving difficult court intrigues and allow her to rise in the ranks, first as a Lady of the Court and then as a Concubine, despite being Lowborn.

While solving a case, she meets the King who introduces himself as a Court Judge. He enjoys her treating him as a real court judge and he falls in love with her. She also gains the favor of Queen Inhyeon and meets Jang Hee Bin, another concubine who is first an ally but later a bitter enemy.

In her quest to survive in court and bring justice to the Lowborn, she makes many allies, among them: Cha Chun Soo (who she considers an older brother though not blood-related), Seo Yong Gi (Police Chief), and Court Ladies Jung and Bong.

Dong Yi becomes a concubine with the rank of Sook-bin, bears a son who, under her tutelage, later becomes the 21st king of Joseon,Yeongjo, the father of Crown Prince Sado (whom Yeongjo killed by placing him in a wooden coffin-like rice box to starve as punishment) and grandfather of Yi San, or Lee San (Prince Sado's son; Yi San is also known as King Jeongjo).

Dongyi is considered next on Queen Seon Deok as top grossing in Korean novelas.

Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dong_Yi_(TV_series)

[Photo Courtesy of http://www.google.com.ph/imgres?imgurl=http://allkoreandrama.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/dong-yi-181.jpg&imgrefurl=http://allkoreandrama.com/dong-yi&h=334&w=427&sz=64&tbnid=zc3vEoLgjQksNM:&tbnh=90&tbnw=115&prev=/search%3Fq%3Ddong%2Byi%26tbm%3Disch%26tbo%3Du&zoom=1&q=dong+yi&docid=iIzAlqBTPlDXGM&hl=tl&sa=X&ei=3SonT5iUIK7ImQWC78TIDg&ved=0CFoQ9QEwBw&dur=1694]

"MY LIFE'S UPDATE":

updated blogsite... ate dinner at kuya Cheng and ate Mhe-ann Tablang's house with Ms. Karina Sabater-Lagman, sir Eliseo "Ely" Lagman, ate Rose Ocaña, ate Grace Ocaña, unker Frederick Galimba, Jowem Nato, and Roma De Guzman... also with teacher Arlene Paringit... Happy Birthday kuya Wensis "Cheng" Tablang! at home, watched Dong Yi, Saksi (Supreme Court Chief Justice Renato Corona's impeachment trial day 8), i-Witness... Thank you Father God for today's blessings, Amen!

Fifth 2012 Road Run

I enjoyed our fifth 2012 road run this early morning with ate Rose Ocaña, ate Grace Ocaña, unker Frederick Galimba, kuya Wensis "Cheng" Tablang, and Jowem Nato. We started at 6:30AM and ended at 8:30AM with more or less 10K distance.


Route: Camp John Hay Batirol - Camp John Hay - Loakan Road - Panagbenga Park - South Drive - Illusorio Drive - V.L. Romulo Drive - Wright Park - Outlook Drive - Camp John Hay Batirol


We ate breakfast at 50's Diner Restaurant, Military Cut-off, Baguio City.


Hope and pray for a successful, positive and healthy 2012! God bless everyone!




"MY LIFE'S UPDATE":


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at home, sleep, sleep, sleep... watched Kapuso Movie Festival's Patient X with Richard Gutierrez, Will and Grace Season 1 Episodes 4 to 17, Party Pilipinas, Showbiz Central, 24 Oras Weekend Edition, iBILIB... cooked pansit canton sotanghon, chicken feet adobo, and rice... bought pizza special courtesy of Chung Him Benedict Chan... and ate dinner with Wilma Diane Valdez Agpalo, Him, Venalyn, Kimberly, Jeffrey and Magstone... Happy FAKE Birthday Venalyn... Thank you Father God for today's blessings, Amen!

Fourth 2012 Road Run and UBlympics 2012

I enjoyed our fourth 2012 road run this early morning with ate Rose Ocaña, ate Grace Ocaña, and Ms. Donna from BIR Baguio. Also, we saw unker Frederick Galimba, and son, Justine Galimba. We started at 7:00AM and ended at 8:30AM with more or less 6K distance.


Route: Panagbenga Park - South Drive - Teacher's Camp - V.L. Romulo Drive - Wright Park - V.L. Romulo Drive - South Drive - Teacher's Camp


After the road run, I attended the UBlympics 2012 at Teacher's Camp Oval, Baguio City.


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Hope and pray for a successful, positive and healthy 2012! God bless everyone!




"MY LIFE'S UPDATE":
visited by Chung Him Benedict Chan's mom, Sally Valdez, my cousin... bought mirror... meeting with rhon... at home, watched Will and Grace Season 1 Episodes 1 to 3, Eat Bulaga!, Startalk TX, Wish Ko Lang, 24 Oras Weekend Edition, Si Agimat at Si Enteng Kabisote with Bong Revilla Jr. and Vic Sotto, Kapuso Mo Jessica Soho, Imbestigador... Thank you Father God for today's blessings, Amen!

Yamaha Run for Heroes

finished my 10K run in the Yamaha Run for Heroes on July 3, 2011 at Fort Bonifacio, Global City, Taguig City, Metro Manila. My 4th 10K and 6th official running event, with an official time of 01:12:16.00. See results at http://www.runpix.info/wrace1/00/phl11/ge_yh11.php

Certificate of Finish

right after the run

The Yamaha Run for Heroes was sponsored by Yamaha: Make It Different, with Race Organizer and Director Coach Rio Dela Cruz of RunRio.

Race Bib 3603

Panagbenga: Baguio Flower Festival 2012

Penagbenga Festival (English: Flower Festival) is a month-long annual flower festival occurring in Baguio, the summer capital of the Philippines. The term is of Malayo-Polynesian origin, meaning "season of blooming". The festival, held during the month of February, was created as a tribute to the city's flowers and as a way to rise up from the devastation of the 1990 Luzon earthquake. The festival includes floats that are decorated with flowers unlike those used in Pasadena's Rose Parade. The festival also includes street dancing, presented by dancers clad in flower-inspired costumes, that is inspired by the Bendian, an Ibaloi dance of celebration that came from the Cordillera region.

Aside from economic boosts from tourism, the festival also helped the younger generation of indigenous people to rediscover their culture's old traditions. The indigenous people was first wary with government-led tourism because of the threat that they will interfere or change their communities' rituals.

History

The Panagbenga Festival, formerly as the Baguio Flower Festival, was former in 1995 as the brainchild of Attorney Damaso Bangaoet Jr. of the John Hay Poro Point Development Corporation (JPDC) and Victor A. Lim of the Bases Conversion Development Authority (BCDA). Entries from the annual Camp John Nichol Sibug art contest gave its official logo: a spray of sunflowers. The festival was set in February to boost tourism as it was considered as a month on inactivity between the busy days of Christmas season and the Holy Week and the summer season.

A Taste of First Time

The Kalayaan 10-Miler Run on June 12, 2011 at Burnham Lake Drive, Baguio City was scheduled to be my 1st 16K. Unfortunate event happened, 15-minute before the departure, my black back-pack bag was no longer to be found.

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posts from my facebook account:


nawala na ung bag na bigay ng mga gym buddies ko nung 2009 birthday ko, kasama sa loob ng bag, 2 old cellphones (1 purchased 2002 first SK christmas gift and another 1 purchased 2005 first UB 13th month pay) with retailer sim cards smart 09185653274 at globe 09152720276... very memorable and with sentimental value na numbers ko...


small blue bag na bigay ng UBHS nung nag judge ako LitMus 2010 na naglalaman ng mga personal belongings ko, tawag nila sa gym eh KIKOY KIT...


flash drive 1GB na tanging naiwan sa akin ng kuya ko... red pouch containing my ID's: UB employee, UB student, UB alumni, SLU student, SLU alumni, SSS, BBCCC, PhilHealth, PERAA, TIN, Royale, DXN, COMELEC slip, Red Cross Card for AB+ with 8 x 450cc, Cocolife Insurance Card, ATM's Metro Bank and BPI, cash and other important documents and notes... pati pla mga ID's SSS, BBCCC, Pag-ibig, at ATM Metro Bank ni Jho-anne Rullan...

Career Guidance SY 2010-2011

The Career Guidance Team Ilocos Sur School Year 2010-2011 was composed of Mr. Adrian A. Fernandez as Team Leader (School Relations Officer), Ms. Tina Marie M. Agpalo (Center for Counseling and Student Development-College), Ms. Isreila Lachica-Padaoan (Center for Counseling and Student Development-High School 1st-2nd Years), Mr. Eduardo Jacildone (Asset Management Department-Driver), and yours truly, Mr. Ericson V. Valdez (Asset Management Department-Inventory Section). We had visited a total of 32 schools on February 2-5, 2010.

after lunch with Ms. Aya, Ms. Tina and I

Day 1, February 2, 2010

we visited The Magsingal Institute, Saint Williams Institute, Magsingal National High School [MAGSINGAL], Divine Word College of Vigan, Ilocos Sur National High School, Marian Institute of Vigan, Vigan West National High School, Vigan East National High School [VIGAN CITY]. we went to Vigan City Heritage.

Third 2012 Road Run and Kung Hei Fat Choi

Happy Chinese New Year!

I enjoyed our third 2012 road run this early morning with ate Rose Ocaña, ate Grace Ocaña, Ms. Karina Sabater-Lagman, and unker Frederick Galimba. We started at 7:00AM and ended at 10:00AM with more or less 14K distance.

Route: Camp John Hay Batirol - Camp John Hay - Loakan Road - Scout Barrio - Voice of America - Loakan Proper - Apugan - Philippine Military Academy Gate - Apugan - Loakan Proper - Kadaklan - Happy Hollow - Country Club Village - Camp John Hay Batirol


We ate breakfast at Mamita's Bulalohan, Upper General Luna Road, Baguio City.


Hope and pray for a successful, positive and healthy 2012! God bless everyone!

[Photo Courtesy of http://www.google.com.ph/imgres?imgurl=http://www.wandalust.com/wp-content/uploads/istock_7972836.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.wandalust.com/50226711/kung_hei_fat_choy_chinese_new_year_in_hk.php&h=299&w=450&sz=256&tbnid=sRSO2cdAD1P23M:&tbnh=90&tbnw=135&prev=/search%3Fq%3Dkung%2Bhei%2Bfat%2Bchoi%2Bpicture%26tbm%3Disch%26tbo%3Du&zoom=1&q=kung+hei+fat+choi+picture&docid=5F4uV3n3Giqo1M&hl=tl&sa=X&ei=myAmT_aBA8GuiQfY2-37BQ&ved=0CDQQ9QEwBQ&dur=604]

"MY LIFE'S UPDATE":

bought Tikoy at TiongSan Bazaar-Harrison Supermarket for my family in Ilocos... slept for 2-hour... attended ate Rose' step up dance and spinning classes... ate dinner at Session Road's Steak and Toppings with ate Rose and ate Grace... at home, watched Survivor Philippines Celebrity Doubles Showdown, Dong Yi, and Saksi... Thank you Father God for today's blessings, Amen!

Second 2012 Road Run

I enjoyed our second 2012 road run this early morning with ate Rose Ocaña, ate Grace Ocaña, Ms. Karina Sabater-Lagman, and unker Frederick Galimba. We started at 7:00AM and ended at 9:00AM with more or less 10K distance.


Route: Camp John Hay Batirol - Illusorio Drive - Outlook Drive - Mines View Park - Gibraltar - Iglesia ni Cristo - Wright Park - Outlook Drive - Camp John Hay Batirol

breakfast with Ms. Rina, ate Rose and I at 50's Diner

We ate breakfast at 50's Diner Restaurant, Military Cut-off, Baguio City.


Hope and pray for a successful, positive and healthy 2012! God bless everyone!


[Photo Courtesy of ate Grace Ocaña]

"MY LIFE'S UPDATE":

went to Gayyem Internet Cafe... had a hard whole body massage at VISMAR (Visually Impaired Scientific Massage and Reflexology)... at home, watched Showbiz Central, 24 Oras Weekend Edition, Pepito Manaloto, Kubrador with Gina Pareño... Thank you Father God for today's blessings, Amen!

Career Guidance SY 2011-2012

The Career Guidance Team Ilocos Sur School Year 2011-2012 was composed of Ms. Isreila Lachica-Padaoan (Center for Counseling and Student Development-High School 1st-2nd Years), Ms. Charmagne P. Niñalga (Center for Counseling and Student Development-Psychometrician), Mr. Bryan S. Abance (Admissions and Records Center-Records Section), Mr. Eduardo Jacildone (Asset Management Department-Driver), and yours truly, Mr. Ericson V. Valdez (Asset Management Department-Inventory Section). We had visited a total of 47 schools on November 30-December 3, 2010.

Ericson V. Valdez in action

Day 1, November 30, 2010
we visited Saint Augustine School, Ilocos Sur Polytechnic State College-Tagudin, Tagudin National High School [TAGUDIN], Our Lady of Guadalupe Academy, Dili National High School, Sta. Cruz Institute, Pascual Rivera Pimentel Memorial Academy [STA. CRUZ], Sta. Lucia Catholic School, Sta. Lucia Academy, Teodoro Hernaez National High School [STA. LUCIA]. we had our relaxation and family outing at Resonable Beach Resort located at Vical, Sta. Lucia, Ilocos Sur then we slept in our family house at Sabuanan, Sta. Lucia, Ilocos Sur. 

Career Guidance Team Ilocos Sur at Resonable

dinner at Valdez residence

Special Day in the Middle East

definitely, not me celebrating a special occasion on that part of the world... on this post, we will be having a guest neophyte blogger to commemorate her life on this very special day... this is a tribute to Ms. Joan Padsoyan Rullan... Happy 25th Birthday! 

Joan P. Rullan's Amaya Cake

JOAN RULLAN'S MESSAGE:


[to be updated]

MY LIFE'S UPDATE":

"sunshine day", receivables and payables time... ate "lugaw" in the office... part-time job at Gayyem Internet Cafe... downloaded pictures and videos for the blogsite...  ate "pigar-pigar" for dinner with Ismael S. Lobo and Jeordan... at home, watched Saksi... Thank you Father God for today's blessings, Amen!

The 10K Faith Run

finished my 10K run in The 10K Faith Run on April 30, 2011 at Burnham Lake Drive, Baguio City. My 3rd 10K and my 5th official running event, with an unofficial time of 01:11:05.00.

Certificate of Finish

The 10K Faith Run is a fund raiser event, a Run for a Cause for P02 Robert Cheng, with Race Organizer Fulton Anthony L. de Jesus and Race Director Rosario "Che" Alberto.

Race Bib 10050

Route: Burnham Lake Drive (START) - Kisad Road - Baguio General Hospital Circle - Military Cut-off - Nevada Square - Loakan Road - Scout Barrio (TURNING POINT) - via same route (FINISH)

Career Guidance SY 2012-2013

Career Guidance is a marketing and promotional activity of the University wherein the employees especially the non-teaching staff visit 4th year high school students in the different localities, encouraging them to come and enroll at the University of Baguio. 

The Career Guidance Section of the Office of Student Affairs is spearheaded by Mr. Amado "Boyet" R. Orden Jr. and Mr. Ronald Lopez.

On its third year, it was also my third year in the Career Guidance Team Ilocos Sur and my second time to be the team leader. The Career Guidance Team Ilocos Sur School Year 2012-2013 was composed of Ms. Charmagne P. Niñalga (Center for Counseling and Student Development-Psychometrician), Ms. Lea C. Papay (Library Main-General Collection I Section), Mr. Jason Paul S. Rebolledo (Admissions and Records Center-Records Section), with Wilmar Marquez (driver), and yours truly, Mr. Ericson V. Valdez (Asset Management Department-Inventory Section). We had visited a total of 65 schools on November 21-25, 2011.

Ericson V. Valdez in action

Day 1, November 21, 2011
we visited Saint Augustine School, Ilocos Sur Polytechnic State College-Tagudin, Tagudin National High School [TAGUDIN], Our Lady of Guadalupe Academy, Dili National High School, Sta. Cruz Institute, Pascual Rivera Pimentel Memorial Academy, San Jose High School [STA. CRUZ], Sta. Lucia Catholic School, Sta. Lucia Academy, Nagtablaan National High School, Teodoro Hernaez National High School [STA. LUCIA]. we slept in our family house at Sabuanan, Sta. Lucia, Ilocos Sur.

Front Runner's Easter 5K Night Run

finished my 5K run in the Front Runner's Easter 5K Night Run on April 23, 2011 at Panagbenga Park, Baguio City. My 2nd 5K and my 4th official running event.

Certificate of Finish

The Easter 5K Night Run was sponsored by the Front Runner Magazine for the benefit of A Child's Dream Foundation, Inc., with Race Director Rosario "Che" Alberto and Race Organizer Jonel Mendoza.

pictorial after the run

Route: Panagbenga Park (START) - South Drive - Illusorio Drive - Outlook Drive North (TURNING POINT) - via same route (FINISH)

Crying Time with the 3 IDIOTS

3 IDIOTS


Theatrical Trailor

Behti Hawa Sa Tha Woh

Give Me Some Sunshine

Aal Izz Well

Zoobie Doobie


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Jaane Nahin Denge Tujhe


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"MY LIFE'S UPDATE":

National Geographic Earth Day Run 2011

finished my 10K run in the National Geographic Earth Day Run on April 10, 2011 at Fort Bonifacio, Global City, Taguig City, Metro Manila. My 2nd 10K and 3rd official running event. It was my first Manila run with an official time of 01:07:51.7, and ranked 817 out of 2397 runners. See results at http://www.natgeorun.com/2011/pdf/10k-results.pdf

after crossing the Finish Line

The NatGeo Earth Day Run 2011 was sponsored by the National Geographic Channel, with Race Organizer and Director Coach Rio dela Cruz of RunRio. 

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Brgy. Lower Dagsian, Baguio City

reaching out to the community, to Barangay Lower Dagsian, Baguio City...




"MY LIFE'S UPDATE":

Tiger Race 2 Run for a Cause

finished my 5K Run in the Tiger Race 2 Run for a Cause on April 3, 2011 at Burnham Lake Drive, Baguio City. My 1st 5K and 2nd official running event. 


The Tiger Race 2 Run for a Cause was sponsored by Globe Telecommunications and Zonta with Race Director Rosario "Che" Alberto.

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Route: Burnham Lake Drive (START) - Kisad Road - Baguio General Hospital Circle - Military Cut-off - Nevada Square - Forest House (TURNING POINT) - via same route (FINISH)


with me were my gym/running friends 

[Photo Courtesy of Marinelle "Miles" Juan]

Congratulations to all finishers. Thank you God for a safe, injury-free and successful run.


UPDATE:


The First Baguio City Dental Chapter Foot Race 2011: Run for Me on March 13, 2011 was scheduled to be my 2nd official running event. I was unable to run because my lower abdomen was hurt 2 days before the said event.

"MY LIFE'S UPDATE":

Fitness Edge: Health and Fitness Club

Fitness Edge: Health and Fitness Club is located at SM City Baguio 3rd Floor Sunset Deck Terrace. Tel. No.: (074) 446-8892. It is open Monday to Friday 7:00AM-9:00PM, Saturday to Sunday 10:00AM-9:00PM.

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History

Fitness Edge: Health and Fitness Club officially launched its doors to the public on February 10, 2005, in the heart of Baguio, SM City, designed to provide the best guidance and information about Exercise, Nutrition and Living with Strength and Energy. It assertively delivers its central goal to be the number one health and fitness center by giving its clients the edge in fitness by providing latest trends in fitness.


Fitness Packages


Per Visit
walk-in aero class, walk-in dance class, walk-in yoga/pilates/spinning, walk-in gym, walk-in gym with shower, day pass, wushu, boxing, floor rental


Per Month
Monthly Unlimited, Gym Unlimited, Gym Unlimited with shower


Memberships
Gym Membership, Gold and Bronze Memberships, Platinum and Silver Memberships


Other Services
Locker, Personal Training


Classes
Spinning, Step Up and Dance, Yoga, Pilates, Abs Ripper, Hip Hop Dance, Body Sculpt, Boxing, Cardio Belly Dance Workout, Zumba Battle


Source: http://www.fitnessedgebaguio.com




"MY LIFE'S UPDATE":

"A" Fun Run for a Cause

finished my 10K run in the "A" Fun Run for a Cause on June 27, 2010 at Burnham Lake Drive, Baguio City. My 1st ever 10K and 1st ever official running event.

"A" Fun Run for a Cause

The "A" Fun Run for a Cause is a fund raiser event for children with "A"utism, with Race Organizer Play and Say and Race Director Rosario "Che" Alberto.

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Route: Burnham Lake Drive (START) - University of the Cordilleras - Baguio City National High School Main - University of the Philippines Baguio - Baguio Convention Center - Philippine Regulatory Commission - PAG-ASA Baguio - South Drive - Illusorio Drive - Outlook Drive North (TURNING POINT) - Villamor Street - V.L. Romulo Drive - South Drive - Military Cut-off - Baguio General Hospital Circle - Kisad Road - Burnham Lake Drive (FINISH)

Happy 71st Birthday PAPANG

January 10 marks another day of celebration to our family. A very special day for us because it is the birth date of our dear father, Papang Nemesio Heraña Valdez.

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Papang, 


We, your dear children and grandchildren, wish you a better health and a longer life. 


May you always be happy and fulfilled Pang, we love you so much!


Love,
Mamang
Alma, Diane, Wia, Wiendylle
Bernadette & Omeng, Nicko, Danzel, Dion, Bon
CJ
Erik




"MY LIFE'S UPDATE":

The Unhealthy Me, but GOD HEALS!

"MY LIFE'S UPDATE": 


what a day it was! 


yesterday, i immediately finished my laundry after the Sunday group road run. unfortunately, maybe because of the cold weather and no rest, got tried and felt muscle pains and headache...


i am the type of person, who don't drink meds as long as i can still manage the pain, however, after a day, i gave up... arcoxia 120mg, bioflu 500mg and biogesic 500mg, thank you...


i was able to manage to go to work but no gym for the day.... 


it was a big realization for me, to still keep myself healthy especially this time of the year that weather is not that good...


Thank God for healing me!

First 2012 Road Run

I enjoyed our first 2012 road run this early morning with ate Rose Ocaña, ate Grace Ocaña and Maria Cleto. We started at 7:00AM and ended at 8:30AM with more or less 7K distance.


Baguio, ang hirap huminga sa lamig mo... ang sakit ng likod at braso ko pero hindi ito hadlang sa aking pagtakbo, hehehe... 


Route: Camp John Hay Batirol (2x) - Illusorio Drive - Outlook Drive - Wright Park - Villamor Street - Outlook Drive - Camp John Hay Batirol 


Wright Park

The Mansion

We ate breakfast at Pancake House, Petron-Baguio General Hospital, Baguio City.


Hope and pray for a successful, positive and healthy 2012! God bless everyone!




"MY LIFE'S UPDATE":

The World of Classroom and Community

i am currently a facilitator of the National Service Training Program...




"MY LIFE'S UPDATE":

Give Blood, Give Life

I Celebrate Life!


I am proud to be a member of the Blood Galloners Club!

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I have an AB+ blood... I have my 3rd Donor's Membership Card... I was bled at the Philippine Red Cross-Baguio...

June 17, 2011 (11th), September 15, 2011 (12th), December 16, 2011 (13th)

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"MY LIFE'S UPDATE":

Loving the Road: Back Tracking of Running Events

as of today, i've been to 11 major running events...


i will be doing some flash backs for all the running events that i joined and hope this would inspire everyone of us to join the run for a healthy living and a for a cause as well.


1. "A" Fun Run for a Cause, 10K, June 27, 2010
2. Tiger Race 2 Run for a Cause, 5K, April 3, 2011
3. National Geographic Earth Day Run 2011, 10K, April 10, 2011
4. Front Runner's Easter 5K Night Run, 5K, April 23, 2011
5. The 10K Faith Run, 10K, April 30, 2011
6. Yamaha Run for Heroes, 10K, July 3, 2011
7. JANXP Baguio 33 Duathlon, 5K, September 11, 2011
8. Baguio Day Run Karadkad 2, 10K, September 19, 2011
9. Baguio 357 Run for a Cause, 7K, September 25, 2011
10. Adidas King of the Road Philippines 2011, 16.8K, October 23, 2011
11. Run United Regional Series 2011-Baguio, 21K, December 4, 2011


and plans to do more...


"MY LIFE'S UPDATE":

To a New and Better ME

during my LEAP journey with the OCCI, I started to think for achievable goals... One, is for my personal goal, which is to live a healthy lifestyle...


March 2008, started to hit the gym at Fitness Edge and Health Center located at SM City Baguio...


[to be updated]

Back to Reality... Back to Work

back to the old things i do everyday, Monday to Saturday, 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM


back to the world of reality, back to work...


first day of work and I am late for a minute (ouch!)... done with some updating of inventory files (yes!)... lots of payment receivables (more money please!)... change of part-time work schedule (yehey, more time for fitness!)... dinner with gym and running buddies ate Rose and ate Grace at Steaks and Toppings located at Session Road (yum, yum, yum)...


Thank you God!

Baguio, My First Trip Destination

it is the second day of the new year, and the last day of the 2-week long Christmas and New Year vacation.


after lunch, am done packing with my things and time to go back to my second home, Baguio City. I started to wait for the bus at around 1:00PM. Partas buses coming from Laoag City, Ilocos Norte; Vigan City, Ilocos Sur; and Bangued, Abra were all fully loaded. Luckily, I was able to ride a bus, Chelsea Express at around 5:15PM. Thought I was already lucky, but, we got stranded at San Fernando City, La Union due to engine and air condition failure at around 7:30PM. Got stack, until at around 8:45PM, a van was there to save us. We arrived here in Baguio City at around 10:00PM.


it was a long and exhausting travel going to this beautiful and loving city, but am glad to be back here again. back to my second home, back to a stressful yet fulfilling work, back to an amazing social life, back to my supportive friends. and continue another chapter in my life...  God bless everyone!

Happy 2012!

When we turn to a new page, to a new calendar, most people do signify their resolutions for the coming year, as for me, this would be my first time declaring the things I wanted to have, continue and change in my life...

these are my declarations:

PERSONAL
Positive and Healthy Living

• to ultimately reduce weight from 87N to 75N on or before June 2012
• to actively join cardiovascular classes in Fitness Edge, 2-3 hours a day, 4-5 days a week
• to join road runs once a week
• to participate in major run for a cause once a month
• to donate 450cc of AB+ blood every 2-3 months
• to properly hydrate with 10-12 glasses of water a day
• to have enough rest and sleep with 6-8 hours a day and power nap a day
• to have quality time with family and friends

Financially Capable

• to be debt free on or before June 2012
• to occupy and rent a unit for 6-8 persons at Ate Elisa's compound on or before June 2012
• to buy an additional life investment at St. Peter on or before June 2012
• to buy additional personal belongings every pay day i.e gym bag, gym shoes, leather shoes, short sleeves, shirt, maong pants, short pants, underwear, socks, handkerchief, jacket, mp3 with earphones, etc.
• travel, relaxation and recreation with family and/or friends

PROFESSIONAL
Effective and Efficient Head for Inventory Section, Asset Management Department

• to be on time at work everyday
• to occasionally update inventory files: asset inventory slip once a week; additional, transfer, condemned once a month; official inventory once a year

Flexible Individual

• to be a leader of Career Guidance Team Ilocos Sur
• to serve as NSTP facilitator
• to continue loving the things i do and to explore the things i wanted to

I pray to dear Father God that He may give me the strength and wisdom to do and follow these things that I want in my life right now, to God be the glory, Amen!

May we all have a Happy and Blessed 2012!

My Family, My Life

family background:


I celebrate life! I celebrate my life with my family! Want to know them one by one?!?


I am Ericson Visico Valdez.


My father is Nemesio Heraña Valdez and my mother is Consuelo Olanio Visico both from Sabuanan, Sta. Lucia, Ilocos Sur. 

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I am the youngest among five siblings: 


our eldest sister, Engr. Alma Victoria Visico Valdez, a graduate of Bachelor of Science in Electronics and Communications Engineering at Saint Louis University, Baguio City, married to former police officer William Tolentino Agpalo(+) from Nueva Ecija. They have three (3) beautiful daughters: Wilma Diane Valdez Agpalo, Wia Dale Valdez Agpalo and Wiendylle Valdez Agpalo. 


second child, Bernadette Visico Valdez, a graduate of Bachelor of Science in Commerce major in Banking and Finance at Saint Louis University, Baguio City, married to former educator and currently an overseas Filipino worker in Italy Diomedes Heraña Hernaez from the same barangay. They have four (4) smart kids: Dominique Bladimier "Nicko" Valdez Hernaez, Dana Bliezelle "Danzel" Valdez Hernaez, Dionnie Booz "Dion" Valdez Hernaez, and Debbie Bonn "BonBon" Valdez Hernaez.


eldest brother, Engr. Charles Visico Valdez(+), a graduate of Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering at Saint Louis University, Baguio City. He has one bright child named Charles Bryan "CJ" Valdez.


youngest sister, Donna Visico Valdez(+).


I went to Sabuanan Day Care Center on my nursery and kindergarten. My formal education started in Sabuanan Elementary School and graduated as Class Valedictorian in Grade 6 on April 1997.


Then, went to finish high school in Sta. Lucia Academy and graduated Class Fifth Honors in 4th year on March 2001.


I am a graduate of Bachelor of Science in Information Technology (BSIT) at Saint Louis University, Baguio City on April 2005. I also finished Diploma in Special Education (DSPED) in the University of Baguio on March 2009. 


I was employed at the University of Baguio, Office of Student Affairs as Head for Student Activities and Organizations on July 2005 to May 2009. I am currently working with the same university but I am now the Head for Inventory Section of the Asset Management Department since May 2009.


Get to know me and my family better as we go on with this blog... God bless everyone!

Today is Better than Yesterday

Let us start the New Year with a New Blogsite... Happy New Year to EVERYONE!


before: 

started blogging a few years back... was encouraged and inspired by a very good friend and blogger... 

as a neophyte blogger... been consistent in posting, ranks were good, having new friends and followers as well... however, like in life, i started to re-think... what is the real purpose of this blog? what is my real purpose in life? what is the real purpose of this blog in my life? during that time, i have no specific topic, at times, i just re-write blogs, and the only point why i blog is to or at least get a revenue... wrong purpose, i think... i was also blocked by Google, twice, became frustrated, then my high spirit on blogging went down.

TODAY:

things are starting to change... knowing better what i want, clearer on things what i want to write... i am not really a writer, or may i say, i could hardly write... but, i just want to start expressing myself into letters, into words, into blog... just want to write the things i loved, i liked, i wanted and i admired... what is inside my heart... spare my grammar, spare my construction, spare me... cause this would be my journal to life, somewhat tracking on how i see life and how i go on with life... 

tomorrow:

i ask God's blessings to give me more wisdom and motivation to continue blogging as a way to express my self... 

for a re-start, i would like to share this great song, Today My Life Begins by Bruno Mars.

Today My Life Begins Lyrics