tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-297937902024-03-08T07:24:25.782+08:00More Today Than YesterdayMy travel journal, dance and fitness diary, and reflections about life, love, family.Ellainehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12261839988430392540noreply@blogger.comBlogger106125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29793790.post-22678840810469325802018-08-19T23:58:00.000+08:002018-08-19T23:58:25.861+08:00Learning from my sonI was having a difficult time taking my 3-year-old Jacob to shower. I got very upset, he started crying which made me more upset. I yelled at him and that made him upset too. I was really annoyed.
So after all the drama, I finally gave up trying and sat down in silence next to him while tinkering on my phone, listening to his sobs as he looks straight to the TV. We both sat without saying Ellainehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12261839988430392540noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29793790.post-55013291547550129992017-10-15T00:43:00.000+08:002018-07-16T00:56:59.209+08:00Lovely London and the UKI was in the United Kingdom in fall, and the weather was perfect! It was cloudy in London the first couple of days but it was sunny the rest of the time. I got to tick on off my bucketlist--which is to get to Platform 9 3/4. But the highlight of the trip: taking a train to Loughborough and Nottingham and back to London for a day, which means I spent some time looking out the train window just Ellainehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12261839988430392540noreply@blogger.com0London, UK51.5073509 -0.1277582999999822351.5073509 -0.12775829999998223 51.5073509 -0.12775829999998223tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29793790.post-53234940963638807692017-09-24T00:25:00.000+08:002018-07-16T00:39:59.859+08:00Singapore with the kiddosAnother training session at work--this time, in Singapore. So because it was happening on my birthday week, I flew the kids over so we can be together on my birthday! Finally got the chance to see Universal Studios with kids in tow, and IT. WAS. AWESOME.
Ellainehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12261839988430392540noreply@blogger.com0Singapore1.352083 103.819836000000010.8441055 103.174389 1.8600605 104.46528300000001tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29793790.post-86631438740129545452017-02-18T23:53:00.000+08:002018-07-16T00:01:05.910+08:00Copenhagen winter!So I finally saw snow in real life, when I went back to Copenhagen this month for another training session at work. This time, I stayed for almost two weeks, which means I spent a weekend roaming around the city and got to see some awesome places (eg. Carlsberg Museum)!
Nyhavn
Visit Carlsberg
Ellainehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12261839988430392540noreply@blogger.com0Copenhagen, Denmark55.6760968 12.56833719999997455.532822800000005 12.245613699999973 55.8193708 12.891060699999974tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29793790.post-43306259276557492842016-12-29T23:02:00.000+08:002018-07-15T23:42:20.030+08:00December in CopenhagenI went to Copenhagen for work to attend a week-long training, but my flight landed at 7:30 a.m. before I can check-in to the hotel. I took a Sunday morning walk in rainy Denmark weather, when people are still asleep or having breakfast in their homes. I had the city to myself! Here are some snaps from this trip.
Strøget
Copenhagen City Hall
Julemarked Højbro PladsEllainehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12261839988430392540noreply@blogger.com0Copenhagen, Denmark55.6760968 12.56833719999997455.532822800000005 12.245613699999973 55.8193708 12.891060699999974tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29793790.post-63830715242515447682012-12-30T03:00:00.001+08:002013-02-25T10:06:48.963+08:00Weekend Eats in Davao City
It was my first time to travel to Davao City, and like I always do when I visit a new place--I eat! After an early call time for an event (which is the reason why we came to Davao), the ACTS Academy team usually heads to the most popular food place where we can satisfy our tummies following a day's hard work.
We were treated to Ahfat Seafood Plaza where we indulged in Chinese cuisine. It wasEllainehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12261839988430392540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29793790.post-21527453326566317372012-07-31T11:03:00.002+08:002012-10-01T07:39:11.141+08:00Boracay Trip 2012
Got to visit Boracay for my after-summer getaway this year, and once again I fell in love with this beautiful island. Unlike last year when I went during the summer, this year I went in June, and the rainy season already started. It was windy majority of the time that we were there, but it still couldn't hide the breathtaking beauty of the white beach. Locals have also built windbreakers/fencesEllainehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12261839988430392540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29793790.post-7927632214165520072012-01-31T20:28:00.003+08:002012-01-31T20:32:05.485+08:00Yep, We Got A Mean WalkHere's another video from my group The Stylettos during one of our rehearsals. This time, we dance to Mean Walk by Mrs Daja and Nicki Minaj! Choreography by Dianne Sulit and Kheng Francisco. Taken at the ACTS Dance and Arts Academy.
Ellainehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12261839988430392540noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29793790.post-34262633497720174002011-11-29T01:18:00.003+08:002011-11-29T01:25:38.160+08:00Why I Love My BlackBerry
I've been a BlackBerry user for almost a year now. I bought my first Blackberry Curve 9300 around the end of December last year and since then, I have loved and I guess will always be a BB babe. I have tried different mobile phones in the past--from the ancient Nokia 5110 to Sony Ericsson and even the touch screen Samsung Corby mobile phones. But why am I so sold at my BlackBerry that I might Ellainehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12261839988430392540noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29793790.post-27320288524392903592011-10-12T12:12:00.002+08:002011-10-12T12:15:20.016+08:00Whip My HairOur trip to Cebu last July was not all about food. We held dance workshops at our friend's studio, Spotlight Dance Co as part of the ACTS Academy Workshop Tour. This is a video of my Ladies Hiphop dance class, featuring music by Willow Smith and Nicki Minaj: Whip My Hair.
I must say, despite the hardships that all the ladies like me encounter everyday, it's a must we whip our hair through Ellainehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12261839988430392540noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29793790.post-64226131093851000682011-10-08T00:37:00.001+08:002013-02-25T10:19:25.943+08:00Eat and Be Merry
On days when I find myself unable to finish writing my articles for work, I usually become creative enough to write for my blog. Tonight, I find myself unable to do both. Still, I have a strong urge to add something to this blog, and so I would attempt to write anything from the top of my mind. Because my Happy Lemon craving wasn't satisfied tonight, I would write about food!
I am one Ellainehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12261839988430392540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29793790.post-76946235810350175542011-09-08T21:30:00.000+08:002011-09-08T21:30:47.724+08:00Hiphoppin'I have not shared any dance videos recently in this blog, as I have not really been very keen to share any of our recent performances. Here's one that I am happy to share. One of these days, I will post a video with these lovely hiphopping ladies dancing to my choreo. Watch out for it!
The Stylettos dancing to Muny by Nikki Minaj. Choreography by Dianne Sulit. Taken at ACTS Dance and ArtsEllainehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12261839988430392540noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29793790.post-78919306321706833992011-07-21T21:03:00.000+08:002013-02-25T10:21:44.832+08:00Dance Trip to Singapura
We found out about a seat sale online, our friends are convincing us to fly to attend classes and the next thing we know, we booked a flight to Singapore in three weeks' time! That was a very short notice for us who like to plan our trips well but we figured we just have to do it now or never.
The flight was pretty smooth and fun, I experienced the most comfortable descent ever. It was raining Ellainehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12261839988430392540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29793790.post-78700406485083596332011-07-06T04:25:00.001+08:002013-02-25T10:22:02.576+08:00Singapore Trip Teaser
This entry is not the full account of my one week trip to Singapore. I simply want to write how overwhelmed and thankful I am to have gone to this trip (which we booked in a whim). We went here to attend dance classes that are not usually offered in the Philippines, as well as to catch a dance class or two from an international choreographer that my friends really like. The classes and the Ellainehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12261839988430392540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29793790.post-80343049111486011172011-06-12T23:31:00.002+08:002013-02-25T10:22:34.104+08:00Boracay
I should be writing 3 overdue articles for one of my clients, but here I am tapping my keyboard away to write a blog entry. But hey, it's Sunday evening so I guess I deserve a little bit of break to write about the beach!
Yup! Last month, I spent 3 days and 3 nights in Boracay Island. It was my fiance and I's first time to go there, and the flight we took was hours earlier than the rest ofEllainehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12261839988430392540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29793790.post-77882036423780002012011-01-23T22:52:00.001+08:002011-01-23T22:56:04.795+08:00Brain Farts from my Facebook ProfileThere's this app in Facebook that I tried out and it sort of extracts all the status messages that you posted for the whole year. Here are some of what I wrote since 2009. I only picked out my favorites--some were quotes I found somewhere, and some are lines of a song. What's your favorite?
2010Everyone has the right to love or hate you. It's how you respond to it that makes the difference. Ellainehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12261839988430392540noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29793790.post-65031494540746257542011-01-10T21:29:00.001+08:002013-02-25T10:28:45.059+08:00Roller Coaster Ride That's Called 2010
I'll be so happy one minute then incredibly sad the next.
Like riding a rollercoaster. You are up at the top for a second, but will be at the bottom before you know it. It comes with thrills that are uncomfortably pleasing but you don't want to be on it forever. Good thing is that every ride will come to an end eventually. And so my 2010 did.
I lost faith in myself, in people and most Ellainehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12261839988430392540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29793790.post-71820746643966857832010-11-13T20:17:00.000+08:002016-06-01T03:15:46.918+08:00Sunsets in Bali
I love sunsets-- and here in Bali, I find it really stunning. It could be because there's no smog at all, allowing me to see the sky clearly. The sunsets I've watched over the last three months that I was here reminded me that a day, no matter how bad it was, can end so beautifully. All days wouldn't end like this all the time, as you can see in my pictures-- there were cloudy, rainy Ellainehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12261839988430392540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29793790.post-42040001249848310772010-10-30T02:08:00.002+08:002013-02-25T10:40:01.986+08:00Life is Beautiful
Many people say that when one is hurting, he or she becomes creative. Here are some of the photos I've taken recently. Aside from writing and yoga, this is another way for me to vent out my frustration, anger and pain. I hope my life is as beautiful as these.
Ellainehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12261839988430392540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29793790.post-54828888339500638182010-10-18T23:40:00.001+08:002013-02-25T10:42:47.997+08:00Celebrating My First Month in Bali
I was able to go out a couple of times this weekend, and unconsciously celebrated my first month in Bali.
Friday
4:30pm. I took a walk and explored the fancy concept shops along Laksamana Street in Seminyak. I found a decent tattoo parlor, which is a little upscale and might not actually be the best anyway. I also saw rice fields behind some shops that has glass windows at the back. Ellainehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12261839988430392540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29793790.post-4072612686974367272010-10-07T03:02:00.000+08:002013-02-25T10:46:22.928+08:00Visiting Kuta Karnival 2010
In my efforts to kill time, to find myself and to enjoy Bali, I found out that Kuta Karnival 2010 is coming up a day before its opening. So I did a little internet research and found out they started holding Kuta Karnival after the Bali Bombing about 8 years ago, to attract tourists again to go to this place. Anyway, the event opened on a Wednesday--I missed the opening parade but I was able to Ellainehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12261839988430392540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29793790.post-27703719288146789312010-06-21T23:14:00.007+08:002010-10-09T01:24:04.942+08:00Unexpected Weekend + MondayI had an unexpected weekend. =) Well, most of the events that happened over the past year of my life have been unexpected and, in my opinion, almost unbelievable anyway.
Friday. I was supposed to celebrate my officemate's birthday after work but I ended up having a spontaneous dinner and drinkies with my other officemate at Pasto in Eastwood. I also had the option to go to Baguio with my BFFs butEllainehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12261839988430392540noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29793790.post-89529173618307213462010-05-30T02:28:00.004+08:002013-02-25T10:50:35.140+08:00Proud Tita
It's been almost a year! I've been busy with dance and work as usual but I plan to revive this blog despite the availability and convenience of microblogging sites such as Twitter and Facebook. I figured I need to brush up on my writing skills. Yikes.
What happened over the last year? Quite a lot, I should say. I wouldn't be able to put it in one post without sounding boring so I'll write Ellainehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12261839988430392540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29793790.post-14953444549836721842009-07-18T02:17:00.007+08:002010-10-09T01:25:14.999+08:00Fly High in the Sky of LoveI always liked this song back in high school. Having stumbled upon this acoustic version on my iTunes playlist (I forgot I have this version!), all the mushy cheesy eeeewy feelings in me were stirred up. Teeeehee.
High
by: Lighthouse Family
When you're close to tears remember someday it'll all be over
One day we gonna get so high
Though it's darker than December what's ahead is a different colorEllainehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12261839988430392540noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29793790.post-83802520238131297432009-05-19T02:46:00.003+08:002013-04-09T16:35:50.410+08:00All 'Bout Us 'N DanceJazz.
It's what I've always wanted to do and I feel I'm getting there. One day I'll see myself making triple turns. It's not easy, but practice makes permanent. Hehe.
Coffee after rehearsals.
If we can stay up late rehearsing, then we can definitely stay up late having fun. Or is it the other way around? Either way, I know we enjoy spending time with each other through work and play.
It's Ellainehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12261839988430392540noreply@blogger.com