Cloth bags! (Sticky Post for Giveaway)

I had this entry in my drafts since January. I totally forgot to publish this until Mommy Peh posted about something similar,  so here goes.

I was raised in the rural area of Cavite so I'm used to having trees and greenery around. We also have a small creek that served as a wash area for many people. It was still clean then...I haven't seen it since I started in highschool but I heard that the water isn't as clear as before. 

Back then we drank tap water and it tastes refreshing. Now, we buy them from the mineral water store. My kids ask me often whenever we're on vacation, why? Why can't we drink tap water? I feel sad and I tell them it is not clean .

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When I first came to Vienna I was impressed at how clean the surroundings were, it was autumn but the leaves appear as though they have been placed by the wind perfectly side by side or on top of each other. Well, there were the regular sweepers. :D Kidding aside, I just love the smell and look of autumn....

I was awed when for the first time I went to the grocery store, the older people where taking out cloth bags for their fare instead of buying plastic bags (which by the way costs 0.20cents). There are no baggers around so it is trusted that you put your stuff in your own bag. Honesty and trust plays a big role in this country!

There and then I thought "it would be very nice if we have those bags in Pinas." I couldn't anyway understand why are there so many plastic bags given out for free at the stores. For many years now (8 to be exact) I've been using eco bags or cloth bags and sometimes nylon bags that are foldable and chic when I go to the grocery. I refuse plastic bags from the apothecary, I just put what I bought in my shoulder bag which would always have spaces for anything. I deliberately bought bigger ones for such purposes. I'm doing my share to help lessen the plastic problem. I sort out our trash well, from papers to plastic bottles to biodegrable and glass bottles. I tell the kids to throw their garbage properly...reason that I don't like selfish smokers and undisciplined dog owners. The city provides trash bins for cigarettes and free plastic bags for picking up dog poo and still, some just don't care. There are those who would leave the cigarette still lighted and throw it in the bin, imagine the smell of paper, and whatnots getting burned on a cold, early morning. Pffuuu! 

So in light with this, I would be giving away two trendy nylon bags for this month. I believe in the saying "Small things together makes something big." I wouldn't require following or other things, just write about this giveaway and leave your urls in the comment section of this post. Thank you! 

*This giveaway is open to all (international shipping). Winners to be announced on May 14, 2011.

Blog Transfer

Fickle-minded me attacks. Should I transfer back to wordpress?

I'm having doubts with godaddy...I purchased 3 blogs via blogger and that's 12$ yearly...I didn't get a godaddy account because I was using google apps.


For 4 months now ( I checked late, stupid me) I've been paying monthly 8+$ to them. So I cancel paypal authority of allowing them for auto payments, I then emailed customer support, got a reply quickly but I was told they need my PIN-which I don't have so I said I bought the domains via google apps.


I was sent an email on what to do, I'm a bit busy so I still haven't done anything which makes me think that if they deliberately do this and know that people are too busy, they run off with a lot of dollars in the process with no one running after them....geez! Can't trust people nowadays... :(

Happy Feet!

These shoes certainly look like my other Skechers ballerinas, the difference though is I never had blisters even during the first time I wore them. These are the most comfortable shoes I've ever had! Though they look like ordinary ballerinas from topview, they are a bit dorky when viewed from the side. (See below photo.) Don't judge the book by its cover goes the cliche and it goes for this pair as well.

They are like MBTs, fitness shoes that claim to promote weight loss, tone your muscles, and improve your posture without going to the gym. You'd think, is that even possible? Well, here’s a little background on this kind of shoe: they basically work by putting you off balance. The heel is set slightly lower than normal shoes and the bottom of the shoe is curved, so your muscles are constantly working to keep you balanced and centered.

I am a walker, I walk the kids from the tram stop to school and then back, I walk from the tram stop going home, I walk my youngest to the kindergarten and back, in between I'd go to the grocery, the bank or just take photos around the city and most importantly I preach. I'd say I walk an average 2 hours a day (1 hour minimum, 3 hours at most) so at the end of the day, my feet are dead tired. Sometimes, I would change shoes when I have the chance but still there'd be pain.

I had planned on buying another type when I received a 10€ gift certificate from a shoeshop. I can't remember though how I came about the Shape ups but when I walk in the store I thought I'd have a look on consumer reviews. There are many positive comments from users that I read  saying that their muscles toned and that they went down 1 (others more) size smaller.  :D It could be or could be not but I've been cutting down on rice, I've been doing ab workout, climbing up the stairs (we live on the 9th floor) that today I wore a pair of pants that I've kept for some time since they don't fit anymore. A  neighbor even came up to me and asked what am I doing to lose weight! :D Winter came so I had to change to boots. I planned on buying the shape up boots but I had no budget for it then.

Winter passed by so I can wear this pair again. I do think there's a big difference in my posture before and now with these shoes, I am dropping the idea of taking diet pills. I am also confident that along with shape ups, biking, jogging and a regular trip to the gym (I haven't been there for 2 weeks), I'd be able to achieve the weight I want. I also am most assured at the end of the day my feet are not tired, they are happy!

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