life in full circle

Veggie Blog

2011-09-15T02:35:00.002+08:00

Please pardon my promotion but I would like to invite veggie lovers and the non-veg to check this site - http://gulaylover.wordpress.com

Plant based diet, less karmic and good for the environment. :)

cooking

2011-08-02T22:56:00.001+08:00

I’m cooking up a new blog and this time, it’s what I am really practicing and good at. Think of cooking, vegetarianism and healthy living.

I will inform this site once it is up and running. Currently on a dry run though. yey!

I heart tofu

2011-07-31T23:23:00.004+08:00

Since I have this cookie cutters or whatever you call it, I decided to be creative one day with my vegetarian nieces at home.

Here's 's what we did :), we added some dried seaweeds for some iron power.

We call them Tofu cutlets. Since we have so many shapes in our kitchen, we decided to join the nutrition month contest for my niece. The kids who don't really love tofu or haven't tasted one, enjoyed our cutlets so much. I'm glad they enjoyed it.

So there, something creative for the kids to eat something healthy.

happy birthday to me

2011-07-18T12:27:00.001+08:00

It was my birthday a couple of weeks ago and I was uber happy with the gift I received from my loved ones particularly the one that I will be using for this blog. I’ve decided to name my gadgets based on the traits I feel I showed in order to get them. Ladies and gents, allow me to introduce my new camera – Persy a.ka. perseverance.

I’m excited to test run this beauty. More photos with you in the next few days, months and hopefully – years! :)

The Lighter Side of Raw Workshop

2011-07-01T23:41:00.001+08:00

Allow me to share this to all my health conscious friends. This is something that we should all try, particularly for vegetarians like me.

The first of 10-weekend RAW FOOD workshops that offers a unique experience to those who desire to open themselves up to a conscious lifestyle that leads to a path of wholeness and wellness.
The 2-day workshop includes:

preparation of 22 recipes talks on a low glycemic diet and a basic introduction to superfoods
recipe demos
handling of equipment and dehydration
knowledge about raw ingredients
video showing of Boutenko's "15 Years Raw"
hands-on experience during meal preparations
creative recipe making

Instructor: Chef ASHA had recently received her raw food chef certification from Bali, Indonesia under the mentorship of Elaina Love of Pure Joy Culinary Academy. Her mission is to promote a lifestyle that champions a plant-based diet that gives love and light to the mind, body, and spirit - as well as holding steadfast to the commitment to help create a greener planet.

Contact Details:

For inquiries and reservation, please call (63 2) 916-0391, (63 917) 861-1212 or email: leaf.kitchen@yahoo.com.

Schedule/Venue

Creative Space Bldg.
Creative Space Bldg.
A. Mabini corner Dr. Pilapil Sts., Kapasigan
Pasig, Metro Manila, Philippines

Saturday July 16, 2011 9:00 AM - Sunday July 17, 2011

Here’s a link to her Facebook page - http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Lighter-Side-of-Raw/221865384505143

back to blogging

2011-06-29T21:54:00.005+08:00

I am reviving this blog for good. A little more dedication and I know that I can help a lot. I want to do sooo many things but I don't have enough time and enough moolah to cover for it. I guess I have to work and save up for it.

Anyways, I am definitely back!

ॐ

we should have more parks

2010-08-21T15:09:00.005+08:00

I missed Vietnam. It seems that they have more parks than we do and it’s greener.

I think our country should have more greens and less buildings like Vietnam. I guess it's too late for that.

love what you do

2010-08-21T14:37:00.004+08:00

I missed doing yoga at YM. My teachers were the best and I am grateful to have known them. After all my wanderings, I will definitely go back to Yoga Manila. I love this place, the people and its vibe. :)

Right now, I am currently busy working on my online project. It's a task that came to me unexpectedly which I accepted with no hesitations. Working for this online project is beyond earning. It's more of spreading the advocacy and making it successful. I am always grateful and my heart goes out to this project. I am loving every minute of it and it's beyond the traditional.

The PEN Story is LOVE

2010-08-14T12:12:00.002+08:00

I love this so much that I want to share this to all my shutterbug and nostalgic friends. Got this from our uber cool friend Ron! :) I even love the music!

I am back

2010-07-16T11:52:00.003+08:00

...back from Vietnam and will post about my adventure soon!

think - write - type

2010-06-28T11:14:00.004+08:00

Call me the traditional blogger or whatever it is I’m called but not a writer. A struggling one maybe but not quite there yet. I wrote that title because when it comes to writing, I still have to write it on a sheet of paper then transfer it. I cannot and I must confess that I cannot write my thought directly sitting in front of computer. Looking at the screen and typing and typing and typing is a no-no to me. Of course I can do that but it will just be a short and petty composition. It lacks the substance and the thought that I really wanted and what I can create had it been written on a piece of paper and pen. I don’t have that talent, I guess and that’s what I am trying to hone by trying to do this one step at a time. Maybe not now but hopefully soon. I still like how I create m y piece and I really don’t think that I will ever get rid of it. Besides, we all started writing our very own masterpiece using a pen and paper. I like it better this way and I feel that I’d be able to improve myself.

Stinged by a traveling bee

2010-06-25T16:25:00.003+08:00

Got stinged (instead of bitten) by the traveling bee (instead of bug).

Im gonna be a Bee on a travel buzzz!!!

Let’s go!

Template anyone?

2010-06-21T12:08:00.005+08:00

It’s been ages since I logged in. I’ve been very busy about some things and found no time to blog at all. It’s all in my head. Anyway, it’s very earthy and urban. I think I’ll be inspired to write.

One thing more, let me introduce my new toy. It’s new for me but not for others and I don’t care. I have this thing for vintage and old school. I feel in love with beauty the first time I saw it. Had no money when I first saw it but I told myself, if this is for me then when I have the dough, it will still be there.

So here she is... :)

It's not like what you see though, she has some scratches due to old age i think. But i love her. I think we will enjoy our time together.

meet Doglas & Boomer

2010-05-05T12:02:00.004+08:00

This is Boomer. He is from Baguio and I want to bring him home.

This is Doglas. I cannot resist not hugging him. He's not related to Boomer as they're competitors but, they're from the same Dog family.

I Love Dogs. They're my best buddies. Our dog Shiva is the luckiest Aspin (asong pinoy) ever. Will post his phot soon.

yey!

2010-04-20T11:46:00.003+08:00

This is my first time to join a fun run. it's fun and a lot of people went there to cooperate for this event to be successful. I ran for 3KM only but I’m proud of the result. My only warm up was two Saturdays before the actual event itself. I will be doing more of this and yoga, of course! :)

my family and best bud

my family even went there to see the fun run. my partner as the photographer

taken after the finish line

this was the result. my friend beat me. :)

Earth Day run

2010-04-13T08:30:00.004+08:00

“Inspiring the People to Care about the Planet” happening on April 18, 2010. hosted by National Geographic dubbed Earth Day Run.

NatGeo Earth Day Run 2010 April 18, 2010, 5:30 a.m.SM Mall of Asia, Pasay City3K / 5K / 10K

Registration Fees:

Php 500 for 3K

Php 600 for 5k

Php 700 for 10k

How to Register:
Register ONLINE from March 8 to April 4 at www.natgeorun.com. I think this is extended.

Cash Registration is from March 8 to April 11 at Nike Outlet in Bonifacio High Street and Timex Outlet in SM North Edsa and SM Mall of Asia

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What a good way to celebrate Earth day! I can't believe I'm running for 3KM this coming sunday. My partner, the ever reliable Mike, helped me with my running. We started last April 3 and last April 11. My final warm-up will be on April 17, a day before the event itself. My good friend Mariel is also running with me. :) Yey!
My goal is to be healthy this year. Lose those flabby stomach, gain endurance and balance. Im also doing yoga at home, since I don't have enough dough to go back to the Shala :( as I'm saving up for our upcoming trip overseas.

Beekeeping

2010-04-11T13:52:00.004+08:00

I've been reading a lot lately. Most of them about bees or anything with the word Bee on them. Maybe it's true that if you want something, the universe will help you make that happen.

Yesterday, I was able to get a copy of The Secret Life of Bees by Sue Monk Kidd. The cover is the original one, i think! Prior to that, I got a copy of my favorite movie "The Bee Season". I feel like that of the brother, who is out searching for truth the only difference is that, I found mine.

Because of this, a family relative who's into Beekeeping is selling his harvest. I am commissioned to sell his honey. I will post them here as soon as I have them!

ॐ

in mono

2010-03-25T11:44:00.003+08:00

"Life is like a good black and white photograph, there's black, there's white, and lots of shades in between." -Karl Heine

I've been so inspired to practice this inner hobby that I have. I don't know why.
A good camera + nice b&w film + a wonderful travel companion = lovely photograph.
Above is the evidence.
Maybe i should put watermark on it or maybe not.
Hope you enjoy viewing this, if there's someone.

ॐ

first trip

2010-02-12T16:48:00.004+08:00

On July 9, a day after my birthday, we'll be going to Vietnam and Cambodia. First trip overseas and first plane ride. It's a treat for myself and for my significant other whose birthday is next month. :)

5 months to save, research and prepare our itinerary. Yey!

***

I miss my yoga class... :( I'm thinking of joining the slow flow next month.

busy.busy.busy

2009-12-16T19:18:00.001+08:00

-christmas presents
-bazaar
-christmas gathering

I should be able to squeeze in some warrior pose in between. :p

E A R T H L I N G S

2009-11-15T20:06:00.003+08:00

allow me to post this wonderful film i was able to watch! make's me proud to be a vegetarian,soft-hearted that i am and such a tear-jerker everytime i see cruelty of all sorts. this movie/documentary never failed to show it's real meaning.

this is more intense than meat you meet and chew on this from PETA, but it all boils down to promoting one thing. hope you get the message.

i also like the quote that was discussed on this film:

"As often as Herman had witnessed the slaughter of animal and fish, he always had the same thought: in their behaviour towards creature, all men are Nazis. The smugness with which man could do with other species as he pleased exemplified the most extreme racist theories, the principle that might is right."- Isaas Baschevis Singer (Enemies: A Love Story)

To everything there is a season...

2009-11-04T17:50:00.002+08:00

and a time to every purpose under heaven:

A time to be born, and
a time to die;
a time to plant, and
a time to pluck up
that which is planted;

A time to kill, and
a time to heal;
a time to break down, and
a time to build up;

A time to weep, and
a time to laugh;
a time to mourn, and
a time to dance;

A time to cast away stones, and
a time to gather stones together;
a time to embrace, and
a time to refrain from embracing;

A time to get, and
a time to lose;
a time to keep, and
a time to cast away;

A time to rend, and
a time to sow;
a time to keep silence, and
a time to speak;

A time to love, and
a time to hate;
a time of war; and
a time of peace.

Ecclesiastes 3:1

if you ever run out

2009-10-04T12:46:00.003+08:00

... of recipes, just click on the link - http://www.notbeansagain.com/

No meat recipes please. ^_^

hope im not..

2009-10-01T12:08:00.003+08:00

... diabetic or something close to that. it's nearly 2 weeks and my wound is still somehow fresh :( oh my... i still can't kneel and bend my left leg. i feel terrible.

a week ago...

2009-09-30T16:56:00.005+08:00

.. we're in provident spending quality time with close friends. singing, cooking and watching movies. Now, the house is covered with mud and all their belongings are gone. when we heard the news that they're already on top of their neighbors roof, we know that what they're experiencing is unexplaineable. i am lost for words. we prayed, we contacted the radio stations for rescue and sister in law even tried calling their contacts. this, i feel traumatized the kids the most. i hope that this will never happen again.i am not even able to write the situation properly.

visiting them yesterday, you can still feel what they've been through. every story will put a tear in your eyes. even seeing the news about it made me cry. each of them has a story to tell. sister in law mentioned that this might be Kali-yuga. i don't know, i hope not. but somehow or another, we should take time to focus on our spiritual life and be serious about it.

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Nothing stays the same in this world. This happiness is a passing phenomenon. This world that you are in is a passing phenomenon. It's not secure; it's not eternal. -J.G.

happy weekend

2009-09-21T11:05:00.000+08:00

got a huge bruise on my knee last weekend. a friend told me that i'm removing some of my old karma, i guess so too and i have to endure it. nontheless, i don't want that to spoil our happy weekend, 2 day mini retreat. nothing but singing transcendental music, cooking veggie dishes, watching movies and just plainly catching up with each other and the kids as well. looking forward to something out of town by december.

also, might be busy preparing some stuffs for a bazaar, will launch some new design for our clothing line.

dairies..check!

2009-09-18T01:22:00.002+08:00

it's been 8 years since i became a vegetarian. lacto that is, no eggs. it's hard to be one if you do not have any motivation why you're doing such discipline. it all started when i met my partner, i was introduced to this truth and it's exactly what i've been looking for, sabi nga "not a blade of grass moves, without the sanction of the Supreme". having people around you sharing the same principle is the best. doing this for a higher purpose and for the Supreme!

camera & action

2009-09-14T16:14:00.003+08:00

i am thinking of bringing my mini diana for a walk. this time a more serious walk to inspire me and capture special moments that i dare not do. i will explore what's out there, have more sunshine on my face and my ammo. hope i will have dough to cover for the slides.

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it's cine europa time! ich bin glucklich! yey! and a new promo - free trip to Europe!

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and again, my body is aching. but it's a good pain! :)

aura

2009-09-09T18:50:00.001+08:00

got this from the Graphic Nothing, reminds me of how my aura should be everyday! always positive, vibrant and just simple.

Day 3

2009-09-07T16:54:00.002+08:00

8.29

It's Teacher connie this time. Nice to meet her. Very soft spoken and patient. Taught me some poses I can't even pronounce. Too sanskrit for me, i guess. I will know them soon. By practice.

People like them always inspire me. Positive energy and good vibes! :)

Not a blade of grass moves...

2009-08-22T12:55:00.003+08:00

without the sanction of the Supreme Lord.

I remember hearing and reading about this phrase. It's true and it applies to all. The people we meet. The things we do and what we get back in return. Everything.

With this, I always pray for guidance, enlightenment and protection.

Day 2

2009-08-21T11:44:00.000+08:00

8.19.09 Day 2 - Perseverance

What is perseverance
1. steady persistence in a course of action, a purpose, a state, etc., esp. in spite of difficulties, obstacles, or discouragement.

my body is stiff and heavy. i'm having a hard time moving to the poses. just need to practice and practice. it will take time.

Liz got a message that on this day, God wants her to know...

2009-08-19T12:17:00.001+08:00

... that God has an important purpose for you, and made everything possible for you to succeed.That's not to say it's an easy purpose, or a convenient one. It might very well seem hard or ev...en impossible, but it only looks that way. The truth is that one day you will look back and see how all the pieces fit together. And how your life has been a complete and utter success.

I am humbled by this and it's such an inspiration.

In this material world

2009-08-18T12:04:00.002+08:00

In this material world, spiritual life --- the attempt to make spiritual progress, to get closer to God --- is very difficult. But God provides an easy way to come close to him. - J. G.

Day 1

2009-08-17T11:56:00.001+08:00

08.15.09 Day 1 - Endurance

What is endurance?
- 1. the fact or power of enduring or bearing pain, hardships, etc.

I need this. My body is in pain but it's tolerable I guess! :D Sun salutation A & B is like doing push up but much better!

...

2009-08-16T17:43:00.001+08:00

in my search for knowledge, i should be humble and tolerant.

something to inspire me!

2009-08-13T11:36:00.001+08:00

I'm a Balanced Yogi!

A Balanced Yogi

You love your friends unconditionally and accept them for who they are no
matter what their yoga style preference, religious beliefs, or spending habits.
You focus on the good in people and would never try to change them. Almost
everyone feels comfortable in your presence. You live your yoga. You are an
inspiration to yoga students everywhere!

Take the Yoga Journal Yoga Snob Quiz!

back to school

2009-08-13T10:59:00.001+08:00

i've finally decided after several months in hiatus and my yoga mat is accumulating dust, that i need to practice yoga. this time it's more serious and more dedicated. will go to ym later to sign up and hopefully start this weekend. i'm becoming nervous again, a little giddy or having some undigested veggies in my stomachs :0 .
i hope that my teacher will have the patience that i needed to practice this goal. it took me months to decide where to continue my practice and since the lord within the heart led me here, i know that this is something to look forward to.

wave goodbye

2009-08-13T10:07:00.001+08:00

i forgot to document this. last Aug 5, i was able to watch Nine Inch Nails LIVE!!! my cousin and i grew up listening to their music at our local rock station and now, 10 years later, they're here! i guess i'm happy.

PITTA-KAPHA Prakriti

2009-07-17T09:27:00.002+08:00

Got this info from one of the blogs that I follow, Sir Jon

This is so me. :)

Prakriti test identifies you as a PITTA-KAPHA PrakritiSince you display qualities of two doshas Pitta and Kapha, Prakriti test identifies you as PITTA KAPHA Prakriti. This means that in your Prakriti no dosha is predominant and yours is a two-dosha type Prakriti. Most people are two-dosha types.

The following are the characteristics of Pitta-Kapha Prakriti Of your doshic balance, your physical traits show a Pitta domination, while mental traits are governed by Kapha. People with this prakriti usually are muscular, quite bulky and have excellent physical health.They have reliable organizational ability, adequate drive to grow and have cascading energy levels.They also have a fairly good level of endurance and emotional stability. They are prone to recurrent respiratory track infection, pyoderma, skin infection, photodermatitis, wrinkling of skin, premature graying & hair loss etc.They tend to adopt a very calculative approach towards their acquaintancesThey are likely to have conflicts with persons having equal caliber. However their peace loving, patient kapha prakriti helps them to prevent or resolve serious conflict. Their charisma helps them gain acceptance as a leader among their followers.People with Pitta-Kapha prakriti perform best in a field which exploit their calculative abilities and poses them too many challenges. Thus they can do well in the fields of Politics, Art, Defense, Sports, Financial analysis & Management, Personnel Management, HRD & Administration etc

What you should avoid:
Avoid extreme chilled & summer. Prefer medium, humid & sea shower climate.
Avoid chilled, spicy and dry foods
Avoid fasting and fatty food
Avoid late night dinner.

What you should do:
Try to eat food that have bitter and astringent tastes.
Use coconut based hair oils as frequently as possible
Do exercises like aerobics, gymnastics and yoga in combination with running in during the early hours of the morning.
Use lukewarm, soft woolen wearing.
Use deodorants, perfumes and best talcum.
Always have fresh food with lukewarm water.

One who...

2009-07-10T16:14:00.001+08:00

... has control over the mind is tranquil in heat and cold, in pleasure and pain, and in honor and dishonor; and is ever steadfast with the Supreme Self. - B.G.

new souls

2009-07-05T09:41:00.002+08:00

I am happy to meet new souls online. souls with same views and principles as mine. i hope to meet them personally soon.

when right is oder?

2009-06-12T16:18:00.003+08:00

after weeks of searching, i am now decided to take my yoga practice seriously. I've been lazy the past few weeks and i feel that my body needs this. I am finally decided where to take it, although at the moment i'm short of funds right now. Hopefully, by the end of the month I'll be back on track. Embracing it and living it. YM here i come :)

On the other hand, I also need to brush up on my german. to focus on german studies... sich konzentrieren auf deutsch untersucht.

idle

2009-06-09T12:03:00.002+08:00

i've been idle for a couple of months now. my last yoga practice was a month ago with the help of youtube. i need to practice and this time, i have to treat it seriously.

random act of kindness

2009-05-21T20:19:00.002+08:00

it still does exist, despite our current condition.

there is still something good in everyone of us. deep inside and you can trust me on that.

all dogs go to heaven

2009-04-22T11:51:00.000+08:00

on my way to work, the jeepney driver that there's a dog that got hit in the middle of the street. it broke my heart just hearing, what more if i had a chance to look at it. the driver felt sad and i felt even more. how could someone not see that dog crossing at it. i cant bear the fact, that whoever hit the dog did not even manage to save it. its such a sad, sad sad incident and i just prayed that the the dogs' soul will be somewhere safe.

from this, the same principle applies to us human beings. the way we treat animals, manifest the way we treat ourselves and other people.

i feel hot

2009-04-16T12:18:00.001+08:00

it's been ridiculously hot in Manila these fast few days. last night, since i dont want to go home early, i spent like 1 and 1/2 hours roaming the supermarket 'cause it it's airconditioning, yet ending up with a grocerys' worth of P200 (half of it are just gummy bears from GmbH) hahaha. Went home at around 6:30 ish and walked like 5 block ( i think) and i am literraly soaking in my own perspiration. its so HOT. it's been weird. one of the effects of global warming.

How i wish we could still save our mother earth. i hope so.

week that was

2009-04-03T15:15:00.001+08:00

the past few days, i've been having disturbance, i should say from my body. like diffifulty sleeping. last monday, since i can't sleep early,
i've managed to clean my phone inbox. the next day, i stayed at work till around 5pm to clean my email inbox and its not finished yet. wednesday came, i slept late and woke up early the next day
also some things are bothering me.. i don't know. maybe im to kind. maybe im neglectful. or maybe i don't pray hard.
i dont know... i need to do yoga again. i must.
happy weekend!

new me

2009-03-30T11:18:00.000+08:00

im been thinking a lot lately, if i am to create a blog or something. it had struck me a lot of times and im constantly suppressing the urge to do so. some way or another, i have to write to express my thoughts, my feelings or anything in between. it is something that I always want to do, but cant get to it. I have to write, or else it will burst inside my head and haunt me. and so it has began.