Redcord Training at b+b Studio

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My friend, owner of b+b studio, Carmen Jimenez Ong, is reminding me not to forget to exercise after all the eating that we do!  🙂  So here is the latest from her studio

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Redcord was founded in norway in 1991 (20 years ago) as an answer to a man’s search for personal rehabilitation and recovery from back pain.  As a former gymnast and builder, he created a method for building core and peripheral strength, and used equipment that one could use not only in the gym, but also in his own home and bring during travels as well.  (redcord is the father of all suspension systems and is what TRX (est 2004) has based its system upon.) You may want to reserve a slot in the introductory workshop, since that is open to b+b clients.

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Rock the Blues By Infinity

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Great performance by Tito RJ, my cousin Bea and Michael Chan!! 

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Michael Chan with RJ Jacinto

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 Many friends and family were there to watch and enjoy the evening

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More photos from Philippine Star article by Tita Frannie Jacinto

http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=724555&publicationSubCategoryId=83

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Turning Back Time: The Lobby Celebrates Its Birthday With Halo Halo And Schueblig At P 35.00

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The Lobby celebrates its 35th birthday tomorrow, September 14, 2011 by offering the iconic Halo Halo Harana and Grilled Schueblig at P35.00 each – one peso for every year The Peninsula Manila has been in operation.

The September 14, 2011 Lobby promotion will be strictly on a no-reservations and first-come/first-serve basis. Added conditions to the promotion: 10% service charge and applicable government taxes will be added to the final bill; beverages and other menu items aside from Halo Halo Harana and Grilled Schueblig will be at regular prices; transactions will not accept marketing tie-up discounts; there will be no take-out; both items must be ordered and consumed at The Lobby, and orders will not be shared.

This is a half-day only promotion – September 14, 2011, from 12:00 noon to 12:00 midnight.

For inquiries or restaurant reservations, please call The Peninsula Manila at (63 2) 887 2888, extensions 6694 (Restaurant Reservations), e-mail diningpmn@peninsula.com or visit peninsula.com.

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The Secret Lies Beneath

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Ever wonder why there are certain women who are so comfortable in their own skin that they move around with such poise and command such power. For these women, the secret behind their pristine confidence lies underneath – the perfect lingerie that fits them like second skin. 

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Intimately feminine, Marks and Spencer offers a wide range of lingerie from the Limited Collection. Fun, fashionable and contemporary, the collection comes in the latest prints and fabrics, and in a selection of colors and style to match more body shapes.

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The ideal choice for everyday wear, Marks and Spencer’s strappy vests is the perfect style. Made of natural cotton, women can choose from an assortment in the season’s colors. Women can now look forward to mixing and matching these vests to create the right outfit. 

At Marks and Spencer, discovering that perfect and natural support is possible. Women can find the ideal bra that is perfect for all their needs. For everyday wear, they can try the T-Shirt Bra in non-wired or under wired form. Seam-free and with molded cups, this bra gives smooth lines and great shape under her clothes. 

 

For women who give priority to fitness, the Sports Bra is the ideal choice for their active lifestyle. Giving firm and gentle support for different impact activities such as yoga, cross training, tennis and running, women will be amazed how the bra minimizes bounce and movement.

A basic essential, the Strapless Bra can be worn in five different ways: conventional, halter neck, strapless, one shoulder and cross back. Made for a flattering fit, secure support and great flexibility, women can be worry-free about not having the proper bra for any her outfits. Flatter Me Bra answers the problem of those who are sensitive to silicones found in most strapless bra. This is the new innovative bra shape that has deeper wing shape and additional boning that eliminates the unsightly bulging on the sides of the bra. The deep plunge shape gives great added push-up shape. 

Get set for sensational cleavage with the Amazing Add 2 Cup Size Push-Up Bra. Using super light form which weigh in at half the weight of traditional gel pads, women can create the illusion of adding two cup sizes to their natural cleavage. 

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Marks and Spencer also introduces its new and improved Shapewear pieces with 34% Lycra fibre for outstanding zoned shaping power to control you curves and create a smooth silhouette. Much lighter, softer, and easier to get on, this no side seams shapewear will appear invisible under clothing. Women can choose from their four shapewears – Body Define Waist and Thigh Cincher, Body Define High Leg, Body Define Thigh Slimmer, and Body Define Waist Cincher. 

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Add a pop of color with a drawer full of everyday cotton rich knickers in pretty prints and colors. Designed with added stretch for comfort and shape retention, women can choose from the printed multipack, plain multipack and Bonded No VPL Knickers in various styles such as garter string, garter bikini, bikini, Brazilian, shorts, high leg, midi and full briefs to suit your every mood. 

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With Marks and Spencer’s stylish lingerie, the secret for a woman’s long-lasting confidence is found. 

Marks & Spencer is exclusively distributed by Rustan Marketing Specialists, Inc. and is available at Shangri-La Plaza Mall, Glorietta 4, Alabang Town Center, Greenbelt 5, SM Megamall A, Robinson’s Place Manila, Power Plant Mall, Ayala Center Cebu, SM City Pampanga, Gateway Mall, SM City North Edsa, Robinson’s Galleria East Wing, SM Mall of Asia, TriNoma Mall, Marquee Mall Pampanga, Paseo de Sta. Rosa Outlet Store, Limketkai Center in Cagayan de Oro, and Eastwood Mall.

 

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Bread Baskets

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I recently started putting together photos of bread baskets!  You have probably seen them in the recent features on the restaurants, but I put them together here.  Heart2Heart loves bread baskets especially when hungry 🙂  It really helps to have a good bread basket while waiting for everyone to order and when waiting for the food to come. 

La Grotta 

La Grotta April 20, 2011 

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Raffi’s Place, Los Angeles

Raffi’s Place March 26, 2011

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Simon LA Sofitel Hotel March 22, 2011

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Capitol Grille, Los Angeles

Capitol Grille, Los Angeles March 23, 2011 

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Yew, Four Seasons Hotel, Vancouver

Yew, Four Seasons Hotel, Vancouver April 6, 2011 

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Carusso

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Cibo Catering

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Pepato

 Pepato Pop Up At Whitespace May 24, 2011

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 Sala Bistro

Christening of Stella July 3, 2011

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Mama’s Table by Vicky Tinio- the biggest bread platter ever

Mama’s Table by Vicky Tinio Clemente   January 9, 2011 

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Hill Station, Baguio City

Hill Station, Casa Vallejo, Baguio City July 12, 2011 

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Casa Marcos mini pandesals freshly baked!

Casa Marcos July 23, 2011

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Cafe Grey, Upperhouse, Hong Kong – unique because the dip is yogurt

Cafe Grey Deluxe, Upper House, Hong Kong July 31, 2011

 

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Fernando’s, Macau

Restaurante Fernando, Macau August 15, 2011 

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Aurora, Altira Hotel, Macau

Aurora Altira Hotel Macau August 16, 2011 

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Tosca, Dusit Thani Hotel 

Pamanhikan August 1, 2011 

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Manila Polo Club Group Workout

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Thank you to Pia Lim-Castillo, we now have a wide variety of workout classes to choose from at the Manila Polo Club.  If you are a member, all you need to do is pay the gym fee and you can join any of the classes…. unlimited.  For non members, you need to pay guest fee and daily rate of the gym.   Heart2Heart attends Bootcamp by Ned Hourani since 2007!  Hope to see you at the gym!

Previous entries:

Bootcamp Schedule for 2008 

Camp Pain for Fitness   

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Ha Yuan

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My good friends, Alexis and Bambi took me to this restaurant in Quezon City called Ha Yuan. I am hardly in the area so I am happy when friends bring me or if there is a reason to go in this area

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When we got to the restaurant, they knew Alexis and Bambi, especially Bambi who has been a long time customer and knows the owner.  I wish I had met the owner but she was not there that day 

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Our bill was P 1,700.00 for the three of us and there was so much left, we probably only finished half!  GREAT VALUE FOR MONEY AND REALLY GOOD CHINESE FOOD!!! 

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I don’t normally eat fresh lumpia, but this was good 🙂 

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They have a station already there to prepare the lumpia 

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Chili Garlic Spareribs 

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Steamed Fish in Soy P 320!  A generous portion and all for only P 320! Where can you get that nowadays?  And it was very good 

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Yang Chow fried rice  

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Clams Tausi 

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Bambi loves the pancit here so of course we had some 

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Salted fish fried rice! YUM!!!! This is a big bowl and a generous portion as well.  All dishes are all very reasonable and in generous portions!  We had so many leftovers!! 

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Compliments from the owner! Egg tarts!! YUM!! 

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Starbucks Tagaytay

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I went with Mom and Quito to visit the newly renovated Starbucks store in Tagaytay. They are always so proud of their stores so I am making it “yabang” here also 🙂

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 This is the first store to have the new logo  

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Of course the line was non stop!   There are two Starbucks now in Tagaytay and soon opening another one next year!

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Sheba’s Birthday Celebration at Casa Armas

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Happy Birthday dear Sheba!!! Always ever smiling and ever happy!!

Previous entry:

Sheba’s 36th Birthday September 2, 2009

We enjoyed a delicious Spanish dinner at Casa Armas in Malate!! Most especially happy to see the gang again who we hardly see.  Enjoy eating plenty and making kwento with them! 

Tijoe, the Caterer Sept 18, 2009

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Jerome and Reina

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Congratulations Randy and Candy on your new baby, Sebi!!! 

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Always love and admire Sonny and Natalie!!  

For Sonny and Natalie by Architect Ramon Antonio September 17, 2009

A very admirable couple who we look up to!   

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Congratulations on the new baby as well!!  

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Richard 

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Loved the food!!  

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Cutting the cuchinillo with a plate and with matching musicians playing music to the beat of the cutting 🙂  

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And Jerome bought all the roses from this vendor and gave it to Shebs!  How sweet!  The little girl was so happy 🙂 

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