It’s spring! Time to bust out the thongs and the flats haha. I was browsing the ecco shoes website earlier and I’m liking some of the styles. I wonder if those are still available? It would be nice to get them as the weather gets warmer. Hmm, maybe time to do some online shopping? Let’s see if we could squeeze in some retail therapy this weekend if not then online shopping it is!

A few months ago we found out that Ichi’s PH driver’s license was about to expire and though there was an option to renew it from here (as we later found out) we opted to just do the conversion to an AU license. After a few refresher lessons from a local driving instructor, attempt #1 failed. He got a high score but then he apparently didn’t give way to oncoming traffic so there, automatic fail. Our planned Canberra trip is cancelled too bad since my mum was soo looking forward to it especially to visit the outlets there. Well not that they would have the international brands like Fendi but still any outlet shopping would be ok with my mum haha! I wonder when Oz would have outlet shopping with good international brands? For now, we just have to satisfied that at least Gap and Zara are finally here.

Just a few days left and it will be the start of the ‘ber months. In Manila, this is usually the start of all preps towards the Christmas season. When I was younger I would usually hear Christmas songs played on the radio on September 1. Hmm, maybe its time to put in my orders on cards direct for the Christmas postcards. Maybe just maybe this year, I won’t have to do the rush just to be able to have them printed and sent out. We’ll see .. hehe.

So You Think You Can Dance is one of my favorite shows. The show features in the past the top 20 dancers (the just concluded season only featured top 11 due to the new format which they were paired each week with an all star – contestants from previous seasons) from over thousands who auditioned. [side note: There also is a SYTYCD Australia as well as several other countries like Canada, UK, Greece, Malaysia, Polands, Scandinavia, Benelux and Norway] The level of dancing has always been topped from season to season. This season featured Alex Wong a former principal at the Miami Ballet Company. He gave up his position there to be able to go on the show. He initially auditioned two seasons ago and got to Vegas (the top 100 or so and where they are whittled down to the top 20) but his company didn’t allow him to go on leave to participate in the show. He I think is one of the best dancers the show has ever seen. I was in awe when I watched the routine that he danced with Allison Holker (season 2) – Hallelujah:

But one of the more memorable ones he danced was this routine by NappyTabs with Twitch (Season 4) – Outta Your Mind:

He danced the routine as if he was a hip-hop dancer. From ballet to hip-hop haha! Too bad though because I was really rooting for him to win ( I think a lot were) but then the following week during dress rehearsals he injured himself and it turned out that he lacerated his achilles tendon and couldn’t continue to compete. (I hope he had something like a NC health insurance to cover the operation) He was given a pass to Vegas week for next season, I hope he takes it up. Season 7 saw Lauren Froderman crowned America’s favorite dancer.

It’s almost that time of the year again when we have to renew our car insurance. I guess it’s time to go take a look at the auto insurance reviews that one of the local financial magazine here have. It’s a good guide in comparing the different companies before making the final decision. They do the comparisons on a broad range of products from bank accounts to broadband plans to mobile plans and so on.

With more and more digital cameras (both point and shoot and DSLRs) getting more affordable, it’s no wonder that more people are into photography these days. With a few of our friends being serious hobbyists. It’s amazing to look at some of the photos that they’ve taken. While we do have our own entry-level DSLR we still have a long way to go in learning how to really take advantage of using the camera at manual mode. One thing I noticed though that most of our friends use a canon camera which makes it hard to borrow lenses or even buy their old ones when they upgrade since we use a different brand.

We all know that with the state of economy these days, we need every possible help to save money. That’s why it really is good that there are companies whether it be a physical store or online that offers products at discounted prices. Vitacost.com is one such company that offers low prices on vitamins, supplements and over-the-counter health and beauty products. So go look for your vitacost coupons now to get that good deal on your vitamin or supplements buy.

After spending two weeks in Adelaide with hubby, we came back to Sydney and prepared for E to start term 3. And what do you know, the night before the first day, E started to have tummy ache and for the next 3 days we battled a mild bout of stomach flu. The day he went back to school was the day our baby girl started having diarrhea, GREAT!! right?! And yep, you probably guessed it it was hubby’s turn during the weekend. Not really a pleasant time in our home the past two weeks. I really hope before the week ends everything will be back to normal, I’m really at wits end right now.

Anyways, I have to remind hubby to pick up some custom travel mugs at the store for a friend, he wanted to get one during his visit but missed the chance.

Speaking of supplements, what are the best vitamins for women? Those that would help give us the nutrients that we need daily when we don’t get them with our food intake. Good thing that the different health companies have some products that are spefically targetted for women’s health. Multi-vitamins that are formulated for what women need it is really welcome compared to multi-vitamins before that were generic to both male and female.

With really long days the past months, I am really starting to feel my age or maybe even older. And I think it is also starting (or maybe pretty evident?) to really show physically. I think I need to start taking health supplements religiously (some even suggest hgh supplements to look younger/defy ageing) and do some exercise regimen but I am too lazy haha! Well, have to start sometime right?!