Sunday, July 31, 2011

Rexona Run 2011

Rexona Run 2011 Poster

Last Sunday, July 24, 2011, I woke-up at 3:00 AM to prepare for the Rexona Run 2011 at the Mall of Asia. I only ate a  banana that morning.  They said it is good to take it when you run.  Bananas contain three natural sugars - sucrose, fructose and glucose combined with fiber. It gives an instant, sustained and substantial boost of energy.

Rexona Run 2011 is the 4th leg of the RunRio Series Manila and this is my second time to join that run since I started running middle of last year.   I enjoy running as it keeps me fit and healthy but I am not a fast runner though.  To finish the run is a great accomplishment for me already.

There were also other activities during the event like some games, reverse bungee, wall climbing,  zorb maze, and free fall  adding fun and excitement.

The Re-usable Timing Card

I was among the first to experience the re-usable timing card which was given as part of the race kit. The re-usable timing card is the newest innovation from RunRio that was introduced for the first time in Rexona Run last July 24 at SM MOA.


The re-usable timing card doubles as the RunRio membership card which entitles the cardholder to a lot of perks such as access to priority registration dates for RunRio races and discounts in various partner establishments. All holders of the re-usable timing card will be prioritized for the 2nd leg of the RunRio Trilogy.


The 5K Runners at the Starting Line

There were also other employees who participated in the Rexona Run 2011 but I was not able to see them.  There were so many participants to this race

The Water Station

I saw the water station after two kilometers.  I was really thirsty and there were a lot of people who wanted to get the drinks.  I was lucky to be given a bottle of  "Powerade", a sport drinks that helps in rehydration.  Coca-Cola should thank me for mentioning their product in my blog :)

The Rexona Run Stage

At the Rexona Run 2011 Entrance with my stepmom and stepsister

The Photo Wall

I finally finished the run !


With my family who accompanied me to the fun run

The Reverse Bungee
A modern type of fairground ride that was invented by Troy Griffin in 1995

The Rolling Ball

The high tower at the back is the Free Fall

I saw the Transformers movie poster at IMAX which is near the Rexona Run 2011.  I love Transformers !

With my father and stepsister

The Pizza and pasta at Sbarro


Hungry after the fun run, I decided to take my family to Sbarro, Mall of Asia

Darling and Mama Zen

Friday, July 8, 2011

Surprise ! Happy Birthday John McClane !

The card that was attached to Chuck's 3-layer cake

What comes to your mind when you hear the name "John McClane?" He's the protagonist in the movie "Die Hard" portrayed by Bruce Willis. Well, there is another John McClane who recently celebrated his birthday with his SunPower family last July 02, 2011 at the 20/20 Bar of the Bellevue Hotel.  He is our VP for Engineering, Charles Norman Stone popularly known as "Chuck".   Don't ask me how old he is.  All I can say is he is "Young at Heart".

In the slide presentation shown during the party, there was a photo of Bruce Willis and Chuck Stone in their battle gear. 
Chuck Stone as "John McClane"
This birthday party was actually a surprise so Chuck was really touched


A speech from Robert Vinje, our Sr. Director for Expansion

With my colleagues Christine and Fe... We just finished the appetizer...Yummy !

With Robert Vinje and Cherie Ocampo, HR Director for employee engagement and other SunPower employees and guests

With our VP for Fab 1 Operations, Rey Mella (2nd from right)

The beautiful ladies ! :)

Flaming rainbow shot !

I do not actually drink alcohol but the ladies asked me to try it !!!

Here I am trying the flaming rainbow shot ! It's bitter ! I need a glass of water please !

With my SunPower family at the party

It's dancing time !

Who's the best ? Chuck or Florian ?

A dance showdown... Robert Vinje and Rey Mella

Okay, let's follow Rob !

The gentlemen at the party !

With Chuck and some of the guests.  We were tired after dancing all night.

A speech from Chuck after the party

Chuck's cute birthday cake
HAPPY BIRTHDAY CHUCK ! Good health and happiness always !!!