P.S. July 2009 Unpublished Posts: Subic Trip and Downy Bloggers’ Meet

Hey guys, I can never say this enough… The past three months (as well as September) have probably been the busiest I have ever been.  I juggle two-three online jobs with different bosses, I  am very much active in being an advocate for World Health Organization thru Vita Plus, I do household chores at home, I run errands, I still take care of my Victoria’s Secret Lingerie biz, I go to VTRs and tapings when I have the time, I attend trainings for personal improvement and a lot more. I can hardly breathe sometimes but that is when I feel most alive and happy. So it didn’t surprise me at all when I missed a couple of blog posts (and even blog events, teehee) and I think that’s okay. I feel like I am living in another dimension, using my time more productively, and breathing a different kind of air. I guess this is what happens when you take REAL action towards your dreams. You push yourself to the limit, challenging yourself to always do better than your previous self. Like other self-made millionaires I have met and I am emulating, there’s no one else to compete with but one’s self. And starting this month, I am on a race to continuously compete with myself, getting better and better each day. After all, I believe that if I want something that I have never had before (like a real mansion, three beautiful resthouses on an island, a roadtrek,  at least Php10M savings in my bank account AND OF COURSE, HELPING OTHER PEOPLE ACHIEVE THEIR DREAMS) then I must do something that I have never done before. And THIS IS IT (more about THIS on my next post). Again, thank God for Vita Plus, for the added energy it is giving me every single day since I started incorporating it in my daily diet. Since July, both Peter and I didn’t get sick (which is a miracle) and I was able to maintain my dream weight of 99-100lbs. If I don’t eat rice and try to exercise, I believe it will continuously drop  which is no longer ideal for me. Moreover, Peter wouldn’t like it either so… I still eat what I want (hurray!) and that in itself is a blessing.

Anyway, here’s a digested photo blog post of the two events that happened last July 2009…

July 11-12, 2009- TRIP TO SUBIC with Peter’s  friends from Bulacan.

Cliffs Royal, Subic

Most of Peter’s guy friends are now working in Singapore. One July weekend, they all decided to go home and do some R&R… As usual, boys will be boys…^_^

 They also brought their wives and kids… Kami na lang yata ni Peter and wala pang kids. Teehee.

I wasn’t feeling well at that time. Not because I was sick but because I was expecting to check-in at a  classier resort even if we had to shell out P5k. But I guess, for Php1800 per room, with their moms’ wonderful Pinoy home cooked dishes, and the fact that everybody had fun, it was worth it. ^_^ I was ovulating hence my foul mood. Harhar! So I just enjoyed myself while playing with the kids! Naks!

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 July 31, 2009 - Downy Bloggers’ Meet

 With Jing Lejano, Editor-in-Chief of Good Housekeeping and Ferdie Bundoy of Campaigns & Grey

Study shows Downy Antibac wards off mosquitoes on fabric.

“We were very happy with the results, which showed 53% less incidence of mosquito landing on the fabric washed with Downy Antibac. These are even better than the scores from the other countries! It means that moms now have an additional way to protect their kids from mosquitoes, which are among the most dangerous insects to humans because of the diseases they can carry.”
 
This news is especially relevant for families during this typhoon season, where mosquitoes are more prevalent.
 

“Mosquito eggs cannot hatch without water, though they can live up to 2 months in dry weather. As soon as they come in contact with water though, they will hatch and in around a week they will grow from wigglers to become adult mosquitoes,” said Ebuenga.

He further explained that skin temperature and moisture serve as short-range attractants for mosquitoes – the ammonia in sweat in particular, seems to be the most important chemoattractant for humans. Furthermore, incubated or aged sweat is significantly more attractive than fresh sweat for mosquitoes.
 
Microorganisms present in fresh sweat shows distinct growth during incubation so to help repel mosquitoes, Downy Antibac works by preventing the growth of malodor-causing germs on fabrics. It contains an antibacterial ingredient that deposits on fabric and ruptures the cell walls of bacteria therefore, preventing germ-growth and minimizing bacteria population that can contribute to sweaty malodor.
 
Ebuenga also stressed the importance of hygiene in helping to prevent the proliferation of mosquitoes in our home and community. Ensuring that there are no sources of stagnant water in or around your home is one key way to help lessen mosquitoes by preventing them from breeding.
 
“If you have vases in the home, make sure that you empty it once or twice a week so it doesn’t become a breeding ground for mosquito eggs. Same goes for flowerpots in your garden – the insides of flowerpots are also good nesting places for mosquitoes,” he said.
 
He also suggested to use mosquito repellent lotion to help keep mosquitoes away.

Give your kids the added protection they need from pesky mosquitoes with Downy Antibac. Not only does it have the long-lasting freshness you love from Downy, it also helps repelling mosquitoes on fabric!

Studies show that mosquitoes are drawn to the smell of sweat. Downy Antibac contains a unique fragrance system and an antibacterial ingredient that helps fight the smell of sweat by preventing the growth of malodor causing germs, making you less attractive to mosquitoes.  

In fact, third party research studies conducted in Japan, China, Thailand and the Philippines showed that Downy Antibac lessens mosquito landing incidences on clothes by at least 33%, making it a great addition to your anti-mosquito arsenal!

Keep your kids smelling fresh and help protect them from mosquitoes at the same time with Downy Antibac.