Happy Three Kings tomorrow! / ¡Feliz Tres Reyes mañana!
Since CHRISTmas still is in session, I still
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Beauty Tuesday: Tacky Sweaters Still in Season
In ♥ & Soul, Beauty Tuesday, Community, Health, Home Sweet Home, Public Interest, Relationships, Travel, Weekly Wonders, What's Hot, Yours Truly on 01/05/2016 at 11:00Workout & Working Woman’s Wednesday: V is for …
In ♥ & Soul, Community, Health, Higher Ed, Home Sweet Home, Pro-DiSPO, Public Interest, Relationships, Sports, Travel, Weekly Wonders, What's Hot, Workin' Woman, Workout Wednesday, Yours Truly on 11/11/2015 at 22:35Please join yours truly as I salute and pay tribute to
- my hardworking heroic father from the *United States Air Force* while approaching the retirement of his post-military career in aviation
- my Great-Uncle Terry from the *U.S. Navy* before he reaches nine decades of life
- my *Airman* cousin Jeryl who’s safely and soundly back Stateside from his deployment
- my Bro Ryan from the *United States Marine Corps* who now is expecting my first niece/nephew with my sis and attending MBA school
- my *Airman* brother-in-law Eric in his second tour in the ROK
- my many friends who’ve served the great *US of A*
This also is a special Veterans’ Day as I passed my full faculty defense according to GOD’s perfect plan!
While our military heroes engage in rigorous physical training, with PT tests that time:
- 1½-mi. runs
- ### push-ups
- ### sit-ups
I did my share of high impact activity to prepare my energy for this AM’s event …
Just like I’ve connected almonds with energy for my full marathon as an analogy for my multiple regression statistical analyses, I’ve tied in what worked for me on the days I passed my previous rounds:
- I hit the track after my Holy Hour at our ♥Adoration♥ †Chapel† right before my committee conference call
- I’ve done more HIITs and toning up to ease my test anxiety up until today’s full faculty meeting
Here’s my training session from yesterday to work both the lower and upper bod:
2 for Tuesday: Double Whammy beyond the Moons on my Hammy
Simultaneous Moves for 20 reps/set with body weight or light resistance (ankle or wrist wraps, dumb bells or bands)
- Squats (legs) & Shoulder Raises (delts and traps)
- T-Bird Dead Lifts (booty) & Rows (back)
- Extensions 2 Ways ~ Standing (quads) & Overhead (tris)
- Curls 2 Ways ~ Standing (hams) & Upward (bis)
- Trunk Twist (core) Curtsy Lunges (legs)
- Ab-duction (inner thighs & waistline)
CHEERS to ALL of our service men and women in uniform who’ve
- fought for our freedom, both in the States and overseas
- bled for our country, earning themselves the Purple Heart
- died for those freedoms, earning themselves the Flag
as well as ALL of our military families who experience the sacrifice.
Thank you, GOD, the Saints and the Angels for watching over us!!!
1st Friday of Fall Y’all: TGIF
In ♥ & Soul, Community, Feline Friday, Fitness Friday, Floral Friday, Foodie Friday, Foto Friday, Home Sweet Home, Public Interest, Relationships, Travel, Weekly Wonders, What's Hot, Yours Truly on 09/25/2015 at 20:45Thank GOD It’s Fall!
As much as ☼summer☼ is my favorite season (after all, that’s when my birthday takes place), I’m making the most out of autumn ~ especially going outside for crisp, fresh air!
I’m also all about Starbucks seasonal flavors* ~ from ☼summer’s fruitiness to these comfy delights:
My latest Starbucks Gold Card reward redeemed: Salted Caramel Mocha Frappuccino!
My venti cold cup always comes in handy … for a discount & a drink to last me all ☼day!
- *NEW* Toasted Graham
Apparently, I was my local barista’s 1st customer to order a Toasted Graham Frappuccino! #StarbucksLovers ♥ #trendsetter
Furthermore, football has kicked off into full swing!
I refreshed my ♥heart♥ & ☼soul☼ with ♥Adoration♥ †Chapel† holy hour at †Church† & with this ☼spirit☼ book + my bod with this Graham Goodness! (Even though I’ll cover up more, I’ll definitely still tone up with whatever energy I still can muster in the midst of working on my dissertation!
Here are a few of my favorite things for fall …
Trunk or Treat: ☼Sunshine☼ (my truck) tailgate was decked out with festive decor that featured ♥A&A♥ when we gave candy to my †Church† students last Howl-o-ween!
Nine Fine Fall Flaves
1. Favorite Candle: my Bath & Body Works‘ Salty Caramel that I used to light up my *Dallas Cowboys* jack-o-lantern and Advent †cross† (I’m also all about BBW‘s Pumpkin Pecan Waffles/White Barn‘s Thanksgiving Morning)
2. Favorite Lip Color: toss-up between my red Ardency Inn ♥Love♥ Cat lipstick from Sephora or purple Vera Wang *Rockstar* lip gloss from ULTA (c/o my Bestie Evie)
3. Favorite Drink: please view above {Exhibits B-E}
4. Favorite Blush: the ones from my KleanKolor Double Rainbow palette, plus I think that I’ll try Dulce Candy‘s tip on lip colors in a pill box for cheek colors!
5. Favorite Clothing Item: my birthday gifts ~ specifically the scarf/shawl ~ and my recent online finds plus my Target scores ~ particularly the jeans and booties!
6. Favorite Fall Movie: no new releases, so I’ll go with classic football flicks: Varsity Blues (came out my sr. yr.), Friday Night Lights (with a cameo of my h.s.), Remember the Titans, Any Given Sunday, The Longest Yard (including the original)
7. Favorite Fall Show: Grey’s ♥Anatomy!!! I’ve been counting down for the Season 12 premiere since the Season 11 finale ~ as a loyal fan for over a decade since the very beginning with the previous seasons on DVD
8. Favorite Thanksgiving Food: I’m not going to lie –> my Cranberry Pie #DISPObustAFlow
9. Favorite Halloween Costume: now how about I have y’all pick? My personal faves include when I rocked out my abs live, No. 5 … I won our contest in 2013 as Lone Ranger‘s Tonto and in 2014 as my Nurse Mom who was fine in 1969! Will I make a 3-peat??
Actually, please allow me to add a 10th item:
My #1 Favorite for Fall: my ✌two✌ ♥cute, cuddly companions♥ with whom to softly snuggle for cozy comfort plus who keep me company while hard at work and welcome me home after hard at play!
CHEERS to this time of year!
Beauty Tuesday: Triple Play Tuesday ~ Nautical Ambition
In ♥ & Soul, Beauty Tuesday, Community, Home Sweet Home, Pro-DiSPO, Public Interest, Relationships, Travel, Weekly Wonders, What's Hot, Workin' Woman, Yours Truly on 07/07/2015 at 08:00As I prepare for my potential promotion, I planned a new ensemble in light of our recent *Independence Day* and this ☼summer☼ season …
Nautical: * red * white * blue
White pants {Emma Ankle} are suitable between *Memorial Day* & *Labor Day* + the red button down top made the cut {both by Liz Claiborne} topped with the navy blue & white 3/4-s cardi {by St. John’s Bay}
with the *stars* and =stripes=
Sterling silver sailor steering wheels & yellow gold anchors for my ears pair well with this *star* denim tote bag (also perfect for the beach) with tan braided handles {by Mossimo} for my portfolios
plus anchor and sailor steering wheel!
Apparently, my nautical inspiration extends beyond my outfit ~ after I set it out with accessories on ☼Sunday☼, I watched HGTV‘s Beach Flip premiere that also featured similar designs!
Now should I wear a * red * white or * blue handbag & shoes?
Scratch wearing the white slacks ~ late-breaking, thunder-breaking: we’re getting another storm in!
Feline Friday: Festive Foodie Edition
In ♥ & Soul, Community, Feline Friday, Foodie Friday, Home Sweet Home, Relationships, Weekly Wonders, Yours Truly on 12/26/2014 at 17:00
My Dallas fan Hello Kitty cats received fancy feasts for †CHRISTmas†
Hello Kitty Stocking Stuffers for my Double A-Team (blue for Blue-Eyed ASIA & green for Green-Eyed ANNIE) + their Cousin COCO (Rudolph & Santa)
Bright-Eyed & Bushy-Tailed Sannie Claws needs a moment to paws
Creeper Cat ^_^
Cozy Cat ^_^
Cautious Cat ^_^
Camera-Ready Cat ^_^
Comfy Cat ^_^
Festive Friday: MC at McM
In ♥ & Soul, Community, Higher Ed, Home Sweet Home, Pro-DiSPO, Workin' Woman, Yours Truly on 12/05/2014 at 07:30†CHRISTmas† Spirit is in the air …
My alma mater, McMurry University, has a lights and music show.
I happened to check it out last night during Mariah Carey‘s ♪All I Want for CHRISTmas♫
Don’t these lights look spectacular?
Happy †HOLYdays†!!!
Beauty 2 for Tuesday: Fave Fancy Formal Wear for Prom & Wedding Season
In ♥ & Soul, Beauty Tuesday, Community, Health, Home Sweet Home, Public Interest, Relationships, Weekly Wonders, What's Hot, Yours Truly on 04/22/2014 at 22:30It’s a fancy feast of frills & thrills up in here!
With Proms coming up and many weddings around the corner, I want to show you how my style has evolved over time through these throwbacks and more recent ensembles from major events.
As you can see, I prefer maxi dresses because I thought that long skirts would conceal my lack of height, but I can lean toward revealing my legs more!
Even though most of these were worn only once, there’ve been a couple that made their way in the rotation twice…
Red, White & Blue sequined Mestiza gown (Filipiniana Gala) ~ frontal view in my Dispo Bio
My Philippine national flag number & my Celtic Cross w/Crown of Thorns (Philippians 4:13) + my DSLR make their debut @ the Ms. PIDC-RGV Pageant ~ caught in action as I catch the action on camera!
Turquoise one-shoulder (sister Joanne’s wedding)
My sis wanted all of us bridesmaids to look the same, but I as MOH took it upon myself to add a shawl (to cover my back tat — I thought it was appropriate for the Catholic Church ceremony) & ruching to the skirt of my dress! I wanted the Belle-of-the-Ball from Beauty & the Beast look, so check out my “princess hair”!
Midnight Blue sleeveless satin dress w/ruffled skirt (student Limeya‘s wedding and this year’s Valentine’s Sweetheart Ball) ~ as seen in my Attitude w/Gratitude
I exposed my back tat this time w/straps + my hair teased & pinned up @ the outdoors wedding & reception + to adopt my golden lab Cami!
The 2nd time around, I wore my hair mostly down & this silver shawl to compliment the bling on the empire waist of this evening gown!
Like the dark blue clutch w/silver chain & sparkly stilettos to match the shimmery shine?
Since this is a long dress, I try to bare my running man tattoo on the dance floor! Maybe my next ink should be the dancing queen!
Deep Purple sleeveless chiffon A-line dress (cousin Donnabelle‘s wedding and Royals Banquet)
Getting ready @ the hotel
Nanay & Me
Nanay, Uncle Terry & Me
Lola Enrica, Uncle Terry & Me
Flying solo!
I added this purple shawl from México to warm me up @ the Banquet! My black & metallic silver signature Coach Poppy glam tote came in handy to carry my DSLR so I could photo @ the event!
Magenta one-shoulder taffeta maxi dress (cousin Melissa‘s wedding)
Another round of ruching to give more of a textured effect!
Tangerine & Sage cap-sleeved tafetta bridesmaid dress (cousin Vee‘s wedding)
Dress Fitting
Dad & Me
Parents & Me
Nanay & Me
Filipiniana w/Auntie Fe & Nanay
Cuz Ignaz Philip
Kuya Ryan “Psycho-Patrick”
Pope John Paul II
Entourage (I’m in the back row)
Entourage (I’m in the front row)
Bride’s Side: 4 generations (my LOLA ROSA front & center)
Wedding Reception Festivities
Bridal Party
I won the Bachelorette Game!
Now I score the garter!
Gold one-shoulder cocktail dress (last year’s Valentine’s Sweetheart Ball)
Parents & Yours Truly
Yours Truly & the Pinays
Just my luck: I always seem to win something!
Lime Green sequined halter w/tulle skirt (Prom)
Sissy helps me prep for Prom!
Silver spaghetti strap slit maxi w/silver platforms (senior Winter Formal)
Sissy & Me (her in white lace bodice & black satin skirt)
Black halter sequined bodice & knee-length skirt (sophomore Winter Formal)
From head to toe: love my hair, but what was I thinking on the shoes? {MIA Mary Janes}
If you want to get into dress-ready shape, please check out my recommended workouts on Pretty Fit Way!
Here’s to your shape-up as you get dolled-up and dress up!
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