Day 30 of 365: Trekking Batad Rice Terraces

2nd Jan. 2013
Batad Rice Terraces

The pain in my hams and glutes are quite like no other. But the feeling of having trekked this much and seen this much is well worth it! Again, what a healthy, happy, awesome way to start the new year!

Really, truly, fortunate.

-KE

*Always consult a qualified medical professional before beginning any nutritional program or exercise program.  "Running Like the Wind Blows." or twitter.com/RunnerKE25, is for informational and educational purposes only and any use thereof is solely at your own risk  "Running Like the Wind Blows." or twitter.com/RunnerKE25 and the author bears no responsibility thereof.

Day 21 of 365: Noche Buena, Christmas Dinner

24th Dec. 2012
Christmas Eve

We had a nice Christmas Eve lunch at a gourmet Chinese restaurant feasting on dim sum, soup cooked on the open hot pot, and fine buchi. It was fun and delicious but of course incredibly fatty and unhealthy and I can't wait to start running again!

Here in the Philippines, Noche Buena, or Christmas Dinner is one of the most important occasions for Filipinos. Adapted during the years of Spanish colonization, this is the time where families feast on delicious food, open gifts, and attend mass.

As you can tell, we had a lot of fun, and a lot of food. I particularly enjoyed the rum cake. Oh my!

-KE

*Always consult a qualified medical professional before beginning any nutritional program or exercise program.  "Running Like the Wind Blows." or twitter.com/RunnerKE25, is for informational and educational purposes only and any use thereof is solely at your own risk  "Running Like the Wind Blows." or twitter.com/RunnerKE25 and the author bears no responsibility thereof.

Day 14 of 365: On Traveling

17th Dec. 2012
While on the Road or in the Air

It's hard to adjust to a new environment t sometimes. I know his to be true having moved every 5 years. Food and staying active are the most affected by such changes.

By this I mean seeking COMFORT FOOD.

We headed for Manila today and having scrambling and getting some last-minute packing done, I completely skipped breakfast and lunch. So at the airport I had my usual coffee latte and consumed a tuna sandwich for late lunch. It was fine. Too much mayo though. My sister decided to get something sweet So I had a bite of chocolate cake and Sans Rival, a Filipino butter cake and buttery it was!

It didn't quite hit the spot. I was looking for something fruity, citrusy even! But what can you get at an airport except for airport food.

We arrived in Manila and my folks brought us out to dinner. We ate at a cook-your-own-food BBQ hot pot place. I'll be honest, I used to LOVE these kinds if restaurants but now I realize how poor the quality of produce, meat, and seafood is served.

Major TURN-OFF!

I admit, I didn't eat much. Most I had to spit out. The chicken broth was too salty so it was exactly hitting the spot.

The only that I found great was the banana I practically inhaled.

If there's one soup place I'd like to revisit it would be Pho Hoa. Vietnamese food is sooo delicious and refreshing!

Here's to (hopefully) better dining experiences! And to more runs!

-KE

*Always consult a qualified medical professional before beginning any nutritional program or exercise program.  "Running Like the Wind Blows." or twitter.com/RunnerKE25, is for informational and educational purposes only and any use thereof is solely at your own risk  "Running Like the Wind Blows." or twitter.com/RunnerKE25 and the author bears no responsibility thereof.