Category: Uncategorized

Cities by Carla De Guzman

image

Tis’ the season of #FebWhoGoat,  One of my reading list this month is “Cities” by Carla De Guzman, finally
had the time to finish it. I wanted to personally read the entire thing before
I blog it. Usually I try to highlight, What I read. Its nice to point out some
words of wisdom and humor too, that you could quote on your daily life.

image
image

Cities is Carla de Guzman’s
first original novella. The story is based on the theory of multiple universes,
the idea that somewhere out there are worlds where the choices you make are
different from the ones made here. Carla writes about the cities that have
inspired her and changed the way she sees the world, in the hope that her
readers will want to travel there too.

Cities is available in print and
via Smashwords, CreateSpace, and Amazon. Please contact the author for more information.

THE BOOK

image

Celia has dreams.

She dreams of going to Seoul for a scholarship she never took, of
leaving everything behind and moving to New York.

In all those dreams, she finds herself attached to Benedict, the boy she has
always loved, but who doesn’t love her back.

Ben believes in parallel worlds.

Worlds where things you didn’t do come true—worlds in which he goes to London
and falls in love with Celia, where he shows up on the day she needs him the
most. He believes that dreams are glimpses into that parallel world, and it’s
not a coincidence that Celia’s been having them too.

But here, now, they’re in Manila. It’s the day of Ben’s wedding, and a typhoon
is raging through the city. How will these dreams and unmade decisions change
their lives? Will they bring them closer together or drive them farther apart?

My Review

 First I love the cover of the book and what makes this book special, It is truly an exhibit of Pinoy Talent

I don’t want to entirely spoil you the entire book, but I just
have to share my points on the book.

 First, I would like to say thank you to Carla for the
opportunity to read her novel, this is her baby, I understand how this means to
you . And  I admire your writing, I do
wish, I  have the skill to write a novel.

 I enjoyed reading the book actually the “kiligs”, you just have
to pay attention to read in between the lines and understand the description in
every scenario.

 The plot consists of different places, there is Seoul, Manila,
London and New York. This is where your imagination have to work, in order for
you to feel the vibe of the setup. I thank television, for me to work on trying
to be in Seoul and New York (Hoping to go to theses places, one day). Manila
and London are close to my heart, ofcourse I’ve been living in Manila for 4
years and visited London during the summer 2009.

 Going back, this book involve romance, in it. Pinoys, dig love
stories. One of our forms entertainment, USAPANG PAG-IBIG nga naman. This
involves Celia and Ben (Main characters) and there is Vivian and Henry. In each
place there is a story of who ends ups with who and who hooks up with who.
Every story is direct to the point, it explains how different kinds exist
nowadays. There involves, unrequited love, forbidden love,” friends with
benefits”, young love,  falling for your
bestfriend, “You started out as friends and ended up having feelings towards
each other”,  love for family  and true love (may forever pa ba?) You better read the book, para maka relate
ka.

I’ve highlighted some sections and phrases I like to emphasize in the book,

image
image

Ben has this theory, called the“ theory of multiverse”, what do you think?

 For me, love involves a lot of patience. Who am I to give advice
about love, for me the point is “If you guys are meant for each other, fate or
whatever you call destiny, You two will end up together”. I guess I can correlate that with Ben’s theory. In the name of love, there is always a
perfect timing. As a person, you need time to  grow and gain wisdom. Its not a thing to rush
for. Other people will try to get inside or get involve in your life, that’s why
we are given our options then we decide to settle. #FebWhoGoat 

 At the end of every chapter, try to put yourself in the
characters’s shoes. Then you try to analyze was everything worth in for the
sake of love.

READ THE BOOK GUYS.

 “Love love love” –  quote
from Kris Aquino

 Congratulations Carla De Guzman, more power and more works to
come J

You can follow her on instagram  @somemidnights 

THE AUTHOR

image

Carla de Guzman (ck.deguzman@gmail.com) had horrible handwriting as a kid. That
didn’t stop her from writing, though. Riddled with too much energy and a vivid
imagination, she started writing every midnight. She grew up with her toes in
the sand and her bags packed and ready to go on adventures. Her books are chronicles of her journeys, with a little romance
mixed in.

When she’s not sitting in a plane or working, Carla writes for her blog, Some Midnights (www.somemidnight.wordpress.com)
and for When in Manila.

Cities by Carla De Guzman

image

Tis’ the season of #FebWhoGoat,  One of my reading list this month is “Cities” by Carla De Guzman, finally
had the time to finish it. I wanted to personally read the entire thing before
I blog it. Usually I try to highlight, What I read. Its nice to point out some
words of wisdom and humor too, that you could quote on your daily life.

image
image

Cities is Carla de Guzman’s
first original novella. The story is based on the theory of multiple universes,
the idea that somewhere out there are worlds where the choices you make are
different from the ones made here. Carla writes about the cities that have
inspired her and changed the way she sees the world, in the hope that her
readers will want to travel there too.

Cities is available in print and
via Smashwords, CreateSpace, and Amazon. Please contact the author for more information.

THE BOOK

image

Celia has dreams.

She dreams of going to Seoul for a scholarship she never took, of
leaving everything behind and moving to New York.

In all those dreams, she finds herself attached to Benedict, the boy she has
always loved, but who doesn’t love her back.

Ben believes in parallel worlds.

Worlds where things you didn’t do come true—worlds in which he goes to London
and falls in love with Celia, where he shows up on the day she needs him the
most. He believes that dreams are glimpses into that parallel world, and it’s
not a coincidence that Celia’s been having them too.

But here, now, they’re in Manila. It’s the day of Ben’s wedding, and a typhoon
is raging through the city. How will these dreams and unmade decisions change
their lives? Will they bring them closer together or drive them farther apart?

My Review

 First I love the cover of the book and what makes this book special, It is truly an exhibit of Pinoy Talent

I don’t want to entirely spoil you the entire book, but I just
have to share my points on the book.

 First, I would like to say thank you to Carla for the
opportunity to read her novel, this is her baby, I understand how this means to
you . And  I admire your writing, I do
wish, I  have the skill to write a novel.

 I enjoyed reading the book actually the “kiligs”, you just have
to pay attention to read in between the lines and understand the description in
every scenario.

 The plot consists of different places, there is Seoul, Manila,
London and New York. This is where your imagination have to work, in order for
you to feel the vibe of the setup. I thank television, for me to work on trying
to be in Seoul and New York (Hoping to go to theses places, one day). Manila
and London are close to my heart, ofcourse I’ve been living in Manila for 4
years and visited London during the summer 2009.

 Going back, this book involve romance, in it. Pinoys, dig love
stories. One of our forms entertainment, USAPANG PAG-IBIG nga naman. This
involves Celia and Ben (Main characters) and there is Vivian and Henry. In each
place there is a story of who ends ups with who and who hooks up with who.
Every story is direct to the point, it explains how different kinds exist
nowadays. There involves, unrequited love, forbidden love,” friends with
benefits”, young love,  falling for your
bestfriend, “You started out as friends and ended up having feelings towards
each other”,  love for family  and true love (may forever pa ba?) You better read the book, para maka relate
ka.

I’ve highlighted some sections and phrases I like to emphasize in the book,

image
image

Ben has this theory, called the“ theory of multiverse”, what do you think?

 For me, love involves a lot of patience. Who am I to give advice
about love, for me the point is “If you guys are meant for each other, fate or
whatever you call destiny, You two will end up together”. I guess I can correlate that with Ben’s theory. In the name of love, there is always a
perfect timing. As a person, you need time to  grow and gain wisdom. Its not a thing to rush
for. Other people will try to get inside or get involve in your life, that’s why
we are given our options then we decide to settle. #FebWhoGoat 

 At the end of every chapter, try to put yourself in the
characters’s shoes. Then you try to analyze was everything worth in for the
sake of love.

READ THE BOOK GUYS.

 “Love love love” –  quote
from Kris Aquino

 Congratulations Carla De Guzman, more power and more works to
come J

You can follow her on instagram  @somemidnights 

THE AUTHOR

image

Carla de Guzman (ck.deguzman@gmail.com) had horrible handwriting as a kid. That
didn’t stop her from writing, though. Riddled with too much energy and a vivid
imagination, she started writing every midnight. She grew up with her toes in
the sand and her bags packed and ready to go on adventures. Her books are chronicles of her journeys, with a little romance
mixed in.

When she’s not sitting in a plane or working, Carla writes for her blog, Some Midnights (www.somemidnight.wordpress.com)
and for When in Manila.

Cities by Carla De Guzman was originally published on KrishGeek

Delicious Diet

image

Okay, I have been trying out different ways of losingweight. I have been in this debacle dilemma for years. (Masarap kasi minsan kumain, Amen to that!) Story of my life: You lose then gain, then lose then there gain ulit. (a repetitive cycle)

I started losingweight seriously, when I started hitting the gym at 18, It was a “debut” gift to myself. Apparently,
I was having a hard time juggling with my studies and gym (I take like 2 hours +) , . I “stress-eat” that’s why. Especially
my course is Nursing, the subjects were getting harder every day plus duty at
the side. Ofcourse, my social life, friends asking you out to dine here and
there (who wouldn’t resist).  So I’ve stopped hitting the gym during the
second semester of my  3rd
year,  I was more focus for my review for
the board exam then until I passed my PNLE last May 2014, thats when I decided to
get back to shape. #BalikAlindog2015

I admit I got so fat. I got to the point I was 90 kilos
plus. 

image

My mom and Godmother were suggesting I try those “Healthy
Home Delivery meals” that they see local celebs posting on their social media
pages. I’m like, why won’t I give it a try,  in line also with my workout and my daily
routine at the clinic.  The thing is that
I have no time preparing my meals because It’s sort of a hassle for me. Then I
mostly hit the gym on weekends.  So I definitely
suggest this kind food delivery instead of fast-food , especially those who
live in dorms or have a busy work life.(Para
hindi ka na mag-isip what to prepare and it is healthy pa!)  

Not bad P1800 for 5 days, Take it like this,  if you divide it for 5 days, It is P360 per
day. Admit it you tend to spend more than that, Other services offer 2k plus.  It maybe “gastos” for others, but it is an investment.

Reasons why “Healthy Food delivery” is beneficial?

1.     
It isn’t time consuming – somebody has that job
covered to prepare the meal plans.

2.     
You tend not to “labas” pera all the time. One payment basis thru bank deposit.

3.     
It is healthy pa!

4.     
You get to control what you eat – It is already
in portions (You can cheat naman, “tikim-tikim”
only – Don’t deprive yourself)

A quote I learned from the gym, they say “70% nutrition and 30% exercise”. My
mom would quote, “ Sa kain lang yan,
talaga”. Having atleast exercise 3 times in a week and a good diet =
healthy lifestyle.

It’s a blessing in disguise that Delicious diets were
looking for lifestyle/fitness bloggers to try them out.

At first I was a bit hesistant (SInasabi ko, kaya ko ba to?), I just told myself Summer is
approaching, “tiis-ganda”. Since the challenge is Monday to Friday, I have work
at the clinic from 9am  till 6pm then I only
do night swimming as my exercise. The week I started with DD (Delicious Diet) I
got to miss a day or 2 , not able to swim because I was hella tired with duty
and chores, but then I always felt “light”.

Food diary:

Here is the Delicious Diet Meal Plan during Jan 26-31, 2015

image

Weight(Jan 17,2015- Muscat, Oman): 86.8 kilos –
I was already losing weight before pa.

Note: Try to
atleast weigh yourself early in the morning on an empty stomach.

Day 1 (Monday) : 5/5

image

I complied. I just
wasn’t used to it, just having those certain portions, It didn’t seem enough,
My typical breakfast is rice talaga.
I had a bit of side cheats but it was “tikim-tikim”
of pancit canton #MSGpaMore  from my co-workers – they tried to tempt me JOKE!
Our canteen makes the pancit canton looks so appealing and the smell is very
tempting (Yeap, I listed down my side
cheats, so It seems very “makatotohanan”).

Going back to Delicious diets, After you microwave every
meal,  the aroma fills the entire room.I
suddenly became a fan of the organic rice and their wide variety of teas. Love
the tea biscuits tasted like pesto , (so good) . 

image

Everything  tasted delish, pero bitin. YUN NGA LANG.

Day 2(Tuesday) : 3/5

image

I love the breakfast, its my typical everyday breakfast, but
it was a way healthier version.

I wasn’t a fan of the
quinoa rice, I had issue with the smell but If you ate it was “masarap naman”  I loved the taste of the herbed chicken.

For snack, I wasn’t
really a fan of yogurt at all ever at all when I was a kid, I had issue with
the smell also. I ate atleast half of it though. I just said to myself
(tiis-ganda).

The dinner tasted so good,I finished it instantly.

SIDE CHEAT: So
far I only cheated with a condesada
skyflakes crackers – just one pack.

Day 3(Wednesday): 5/5
MY FAVORITE SET – I swear I didn’t cheat 

image

EVERYTHING TASTED LIKE HEAVEN.

Day 4 (Thursday) : 5/5
– THIRD FAVORITE

image

I Love TEA TAHRIK (3-in-1 tea) – the aroma and taste so
soothing plus that and the sandwiches, I felt full already.

image

Growing up I love eggplant especially “tortang talong”, kaya the lunch was bitin but it was masarap, the
dinner too. I love to munch on the biscuits during my break time.

Note: I did not cheat. – I was trying too because I was seeing the results
at the weighing scale.

Day 5 (Friday): 5/5  2nd
FAVORITE

image

Oh-la-la carbs galore. From breakfast to dinner, everything
tasted great. My taste buds were enjoying everything. Mabilis din ako nabusog infairness.

SIDE CHEATS: Had
a few spoonfuls of cake.

Note: Everytime I
side cheat – I had to have to do extra lapses when I swim and I do light abs
and core workout – to compensate .

Weight: 83.9 kilos –
Booyah!

Second week, was a
charm. “Masyado ko na enjoy ang
weekend” haha! – I went back to 84 something kilos. I was unable to workout
during the weekends too, so sad. I was aiming 82 something. See the effect, “Kain talaga”.

Here is the meal plan
for Feb 2-6, 2015

image

Day 1/5(Monday): 5/5

image

(Photo @mariesteller/@krishgeekness)

All was perfect, love
everything especially the dinner (mashed potatoes <3 ) Good vibes to
start the week!

SIDE CHEATS: A
sandwich and slice of cake (lagi may
nagdadala ng grasya sa clinic)

Note: No workout  much within the week, I was able to swim
probably only twice because I got tired from volunteering at the wellness
booths/medical mission during foundation week of TUA.

Day 2/5 (Tuesday): 4/5

image

Suprsingly “nabubusog
ako agad” I didn’t have the urge to crave more. Congee wasm y favorite. My
first time to try Baba Ganoush, taste similar to Hommus (middle east kid <3 )

Day 3/5(Wednesday) : 5/5

image

(Photo @mariesteller/@krishgeekness)

Waffles for breakfast, the bomb! <3  The rest were yummy meals, yet “bitin” but you have this “sanay” feeling. It was my favorite set
that week.

Day 4/5(Thursday) :
5/5

image

It was my first time
to try OMURICE, delish.

My fave was the tea crackers – MAGIC FLAKES Barbeque flavor
<3

Day 5/5 (Friday) : 5/5

image

Beef Shawarma!, plus point. Suprisingly by dinner time, I
was full, wasn’t able to finish the salad. The cupacake for the snack was so
good, I wasn’t able to ask what was the flavor tho.  Oh well, it tasted good. Haha! – Sorry busy
saving the world (buhay NARS), marami inaasikaso at
iniisip.

Weight: 83.6 kilos
not bad, krish. 

Why Delicious Diet?

1.     
The meal plans they prepare per week,  isn’t just healthy but appealing. Different meal plans per week,” hindi ka magsasawa”. Their choices of teas and snacks (pastries)
are awesome – not typical or common brands. All heavenly delicious, “bitin” but
you’ll get use to it.

2.     
P1800 per week
for 5 days ain’t bad, inclusive also of delivery (as explained kanina)
You only pay once a week thru bank deposit. Compare to others, DD is way cheaper,
you get to save more, other healthy food deliveries offer like 2k plus. – I got
a lot of friends, who subscribed. They saw the benefits because we have the
same living condition and we all wanted to lose weight. – Thanks friends!

3.     
1200 calories, okay na diba?- The point is, “Isinasanay ang tiyan mo na kumain ng kaunti kaunti lang”

4.     
Hindi na ako nag-iisip kung ano kakainin ko from
Monday to Friday, its just over the weekend I have the challenge to cook and
learn recipes since its my day off. (My mom ain’t worried anymore)

5.     They deliver everyday, served fresh and good quality. Just have to
refrigerate to preserve it.

6.     
They deliver AM 5 AM-9AM, and Night 5:30 pm and
9pm. Not a hassle, I go to work before 9pm actually, so its more of your
preference. 

7.     
The owners are awesome! They attend to you when
they can :) 

8.       Proven Trustworthy.

Your loving and sweet PBB girls (ALL-IN) love their Delicious Diet Meals :)

Maris Racal: @mariesteller 

image

Jaymee Ann Jalandoni : @jaymeskii

image

Loisa Andalio : @andalioloisuuh

image

Aina Solano : @aiina_solano

image

Thanks girls <3

9. I subscribed
to them, charot.

� Btw Im on my 3rd week, 82.2 kg na!  "Stay healthy and happy! guys"

image

Follow Delicious Diets and HASHTAGS #deliciousdiet #deliciousdietph #healthylifestyle #dietdelivery #foodie

IG: @deliciousdietph

Twitter: DDietph

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DDietph?ref=br_tf

Contact number: 0908 879 7915

Email: emailus@deliciousdiet. com. ph

image

Delicious Diet was originally published on KrishGeek

Delicious Diet

image

Okay, I have been trying out different ways of losingweight. I have been in this debacle dilemma for years. (Masarap kasi minsan kumain, Amen to that!) Story of my life: You lose then gain, then lose then there gain ulit. (a repetitive cycle)

I started losingweight seriously, when I started hitting the gym at 18, It was a “debut” gift to myself. Apparently,
I was having a hard time juggling with my studies and gym (I take like 2 hours +) , . I “stress-eat” that’s why. Especially
my course is Nursing, the subjects were getting harder every day plus duty at
the side. Ofcourse, my social life, friends asking you out to dine here and
there (who wouldn’t resist).  So I’ve stopped hitting the gym during the
second semester of my  3rd
year,  I was more focus for my review for
the board exam then until I passed my PNLE last May 2014, thats when I decided to
get back to shape. #BalikAlindog2015

I admit I got so fat. I got to the point I was 90 kilos
plus. 

image

My mom and Godmother were suggesting I try those “Healthy
Home Delivery meals” that they see local celebs posting on their social media
pages. I’m like, why won’t I give it a try,  in line also with my workout and my daily
routine at the clinic.  The thing is that
I have no time preparing my meals because It’s sort of a hassle for me. Then I
mostly hit the gym on weekends.  So I definitely
suggest this kind food delivery instead of fast-food , especially those who
live in dorms or have a busy work life.(Para
hindi ka na mag-isip what to prepare and it is healthy pa!)  

Not bad P1800 for 5 days, Take it like this,  if you divide it for 5 days, It is P360 per
day. Admit it you tend to spend more than that, Other services offer 2k plus.  It maybe “gastos” for others, but it is an investment.

Reasons why “Healthy Food delivery” is beneficial?

1.     
It isn’t time consuming – somebody has that job
covered to prepare the meal plans.

2.     
You tend not to “labas” pera all the time. One payment basis thru bank deposit.

3.     
It is healthy pa!

4.     
You get to control what you eat – It is already
in portions (You can cheat naman, “tikim-tikim”
only – Don’t deprive yourself)

A quote I learned from the gym, they say “70% nutrition and 30% exercise”. My
mom would quote, “ Sa kain lang yan,
talaga”. Having atleast exercise 3 times in a week and a good diet =
healthy lifestyle.

It’s a blessing in disguise that Delicious diets were
looking for lifestyle/fitness bloggers to try them out.

At first I was a bit hesistant (SInasabi ko, kaya ko ba to?), I just told myself Summer is
approaching, “tiis-ganda”. Since the challenge is Monday to Friday, I have work
at the clinic from 9am  till 6pm then I only
do night swimming as my exercise. The week I started with DD (Delicious Diet) I
got to miss a day or 2 , not able to swim because I was hella tired with duty
and chores, but then I always felt “light”.

Food diary:

Here is the Delicious Diet Meal Plan during Jan 26-31, 2015

image

Weight(Jan 17,2015- Muscat, Oman): 86.8 kilos –
I was already losing weight before pa.

Note: Try to
atleast weigh yourself early in the morning on an empty stomach.

Day 1 (Monday) : 5/5

image

I complied. I just
wasn’t used to it, just having those certain portions, It didn’t seem enough,
My typical breakfast is rice talaga.
I had a bit of side cheats but it was “tikim-tikim”
of pancit canton #MSGpaMore  from my co-workers – they tried to tempt me JOKE!
Our canteen makes the pancit canton looks so appealing and the smell is very
tempting (Yeap, I listed down my side
cheats, so It seems very “makatotohanan”).

Going back to Delicious diets, After you microwave every
meal,  the aroma fills the entire room.I
suddenly became a fan of the organic rice and their wide variety of teas. Love
the tea biscuits tasted like pesto , (so good) . 

image

Everything  tasted delish, pero bitin. YUN NGA LANG.

Day 2(Tuesday) : 3/5

image

I love the breakfast, its my typical everyday breakfast, but
it was a way healthier version.

I wasn’t a fan of the
quinoa rice, I had issue with the smell but If you ate it was “masarap naman”  I loved the taste of the herbed chicken.

For snack, I wasn’t
really a fan of yogurt at all ever at all when I was a kid, I had issue with
the smell also. I ate atleast half of it though. I just said to myself
(tiis-ganda).

The dinner tasted so good,I finished it instantly.

SIDE CHEAT: So
far I only cheated with a condesada
skyflakes crackers – just one pack.

Day 3(Wednesday): 5/5
MY FAVORITE SET – I swear I didn’t cheat 

image

EVERYTHING TASTED LIKE HEAVEN.

Day 4 (Thursday) : 5/5
– THIRD FAVORITE

image

I Love TEA TAHRIK (3-in-1 tea) – the aroma and taste so
soothing plus that and the sandwiches, I felt full already.

image

Growing up I love eggplant especially “tortang talong”, kaya the lunch was bitin but it was masarap, the
dinner too. I love to munch on the biscuits during my break time.

Note: I did not cheat. – I was trying too because I was seeing the results
at the weighing scale.

Day 5 (Friday): 5/5  2nd
FAVORITE

image

Oh-la-la carbs galore. From breakfast to dinner, everything
tasted great. My taste buds were enjoying everything. Mabilis din ako nabusog infairness.

SIDE CHEATS: Had
a few spoonfuls of cake.

Note: Everytime I
side cheat – I had to have to do extra lapses when I swim and I do light abs
and core workout – to compensate .

Weight: 83.9 kilos –
Booyah!

Second week, was a
charm. “Masyado ko na enjoy ang
weekend” haha! – I went back to 84 something kilos. I was unable to workout
during the weekends too, so sad. I was aiming 82 something. See the effect, “Kain talaga”.

Here is the meal plan
for Feb 2-6, 2015

image

Day 1/5(Monday): 5/5

image

(Photo @mariesteller/@krishgeekness)

All was perfect, love
everything especially the dinner (mashed potatoes <3 ) Good vibes to
start the week!

SIDE CHEATS: A
sandwich and slice of cake (lagi may
nagdadala ng grasya sa clinic)

Note: No workout  much within the week, I was able to swim
probably only twice because I got tired from volunteering at the wellness
booths/medical mission during foundation week of TUA.

Day 2/5 (Tuesday): 4/5

image

Suprsingly “nabubusog
ako agad” I didn’t have the urge to crave more. Congee wasm y favorite. My
first time to try Baba Ganoush, taste similar to Hommus (middle east kid <3 )

Day 3/5(Wednesday) : 5/5

image

(Photo @mariesteller/@krishgeekness)

Waffles for breakfast, the bomb! <3  The rest were yummy meals, yet “bitin” but you have this “sanay” feeling. It was my favorite set
that week.

Day 4/5(Thursday) :
5/5

image

It was my first time
to try OMURICE, delish.

My fave was the tea crackers – MAGIC FLAKES Barbeque flavor
<3

Day 5/5 (Friday) : 5/5

image

Beef Shawarma!, plus point. Suprisingly by dinner time, I
was full, wasn’t able to finish the salad. The cupacake for the snack was so
good, I wasn’t able to ask what was the flavor tho.  Oh well, it tasted good. Haha! – Sorry busy
saving the world (buhay NARS), marami inaasikaso at
iniisip.

Weight: 83.6 kilos
not bad, krish. 

Why Delicious Diet?

1.     
The meal plans they prepare per week,  isn’t just healthy but appealing. Different meal plans per week,” hindi ka magsasawa”. Their choices of teas and snacks (pastries)
are awesome – not typical or common brands. All heavenly delicious, “bitin” but
you’ll get use to it.

2.     
P1800 per week
for 5 days ain’t bad, inclusive also of delivery (as explained kanina)
You only pay once a week thru bank deposit. Compare to others, DD is way cheaper,
you get to save more, other healthy food deliveries offer like 2k plus. – I got
a lot of friends, who subscribed. They saw the benefits because we have the
same living condition and we all wanted to lose weight. – Thanks friends!

3.     
1200 calories, okay na diba?- The point is, “Isinasanay ang tiyan mo na kumain ng kaunti kaunti lang”

4.     
Hindi na ako nag-iisip kung ano kakainin ko from
Monday to Friday, its just over the weekend I have the challenge to cook and
learn recipes since its my day off. (My mom ain’t worried anymore)

5.     They deliver everyday, served fresh and good quality. Just have to
refrigerate to preserve it.

6.     
They deliver AM 5 AM-9AM, and Night 5:30 pm and
9pm. Not a hassle, I go to work before 9pm actually, so its more of your
preference. 

7.     
The owners are awesome! They attend to you when
they can :) 

8.       Proven Trustworthy.

Your loving and sweet PBB girls (ALL-IN) love their Delicious Diet Meals :)

Maris Racal: @mariesteller 

image

Jaymee Ann Jalandoni : @jaymeskii

image

Loisa Andalio : @andalioloisuuh

image

Aina Solano : @aiina_solano

image

Thanks girls <3

9. I subscribed
to them, charot.

� Btw Im on my 3rd week, 82.2 kg na!  "Stay healthy and happy! guys"

image

Follow Delicious Diets and HASHTAGS #deliciousdiet #deliciousdietph #healthylifestyle #dietdelivery #foodie

IG: @deliciousdietph

Twitter: DDietph

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DDietph?ref=br_tf

Contact number: 0908 879 7915

Email: emailus@deliciousdiet. com. ph

image

Delicious Diet was originally published on KrishGeek

Delicious Diet was originally published on KrishGeek

Delicious Diet

image

Okay, I have been trying out different ways of losingweight. I have been in this debacle dilemma for years. (Masarap kasi minsan kumain, Amen to that!) Story of my life: You lose then gain, then lose then there gain ulit. (a repetitive cycle)

I started losingweight seriously, when I started hitting the gym at 18, It was a “debut” gift to myself. Apparently,
I was having a hard time juggling with my studies and gym (I take like 2 hours +) , . I “stress-eat” that’s why. Especially
my course is Nursing, the subjects were getting harder every day plus duty at
the side. Ofcourse, my social life, friends asking you out to dine here and
there (who wouldn’t resist).  So I’ve stopped hitting the gym during the
second semester of my  3rd
year,  I was more focus for my review for
the board exam then until I passed my PNLE last May 2014, thats when I decided to
get back to shape. #BalikAlindog2015

I admit I got so fat. I got to the point I was 90 kilos
plus. 

image

My mom and Godmother were suggesting I try those “Healthy
Home Delivery meals” that they see local celebs posting on their social media
pages. I’m like, why won’t I give it a try,  in line also with my workout and my daily
routine at the clinic.  The thing is that
I have no time preparing my meals because It’s sort of a hassle for me. Then I
mostly hit the gym on weekends.  So I definitely
suggest this kind food delivery instead of fast-food , especially those who
live in dorms or have a busy work life.(Para
hindi ka na mag-isip what to prepare and it is healthy pa!)  

Not bad P1800 for 5 days, Take it like this,  if you divide it for 5 days, It is P360 per
day. Admit it you tend to spend more than that, Other services offer 2k plus.  It maybe “gastos” for others, but it is an investment.

Reasons why “Healthy Food delivery” is beneficial?

1.     
It isn’t time consuming – somebody has that job
covered to prepare the meal plans.

2.     
You tend not to “labas” pera all the time. One payment basis thru bank deposit.

3.     
It is healthy pa!

4.     
You get to control what you eat – It is already
in portions (You can cheat naman, “tikim-tikim”
only – Don’t deprive yourself)

A quote I learned from the gym, they say “70% nutrition and 30% exercise”. My
mom would quote, “ Sa kain lang yan,
talaga”. Having atleast exercise 3 times in a week and a good diet =
healthy lifestyle.

It’s a blessing in disguise that Delicious diets were
looking for lifestyle/fitness bloggers to try them out.

At first I was a bit hesistant (SInasabi ko, kaya ko ba to?), I just told myself Summer is
approaching, “tiis-ganda”. Since the challenge is Monday to Friday, I have work
at the clinic from 9am  till 6pm then I only
do night swimming as my exercise. The week I started with DD (Delicious Diet) I
got to miss a day or 2 , not able to swim because I was hella tired with duty
and chores, but then I always felt “light”.

Food diary:

Here is the Delicious Diet Meal Plan during Jan 26-31, 2015

image

Weight(Jan 17,2015- Muscat, Oman): 86.8 kilos –
I was already losing weight before pa.

Note: Try to
atleast weigh yourself early in the morning on an empty stomach.

Day 1 (Monday) : 5/5

image

I complied. I just
wasn’t used to it, just having those certain portions, It didn’t seem enough,
My typical breakfast is rice talaga.
I had a bit of side cheats but it was “tikim-tikim”
of pancit canton #MSGpaMore  from my co-workers – they tried to tempt me JOKE!
Our canteen makes the pancit canton looks so appealing and the smell is very
tempting (Yeap, I listed down my side
cheats, so It seems very “makatotohanan”).

Going back to Delicious diets, After you microwave every
meal,  the aroma fills the entire room.I
suddenly became a fan of the organic rice and their wide variety of teas. Love
the tea biscuits tasted like pesto , (so good) . 

image

Everything  tasted delish, pero bitin. YUN NGA LANG.

Day 2(Tuesday) : 3/5

image

I love the breakfast, its my typical everyday breakfast, but
it was a way healthier version.

I wasn’t a fan of the
quinoa rice, I had issue with the smell but If you ate it was “masarap naman”  I loved the taste of the herbed chicken.

For snack, I wasn’t
really a fan of yogurt at all ever at all when I was a kid, I had issue with
the smell also. I ate atleast half of it though. I just said to myself
(tiis-ganda).

The dinner tasted so good,I finished it instantly.

SIDE CHEAT: So
far I only cheated with a condesada
skyflakes crackers – just one pack.

Day 3(Wednesday): 5/5
MY FAVORITE SET – I swear I didn’t cheat 

image

EVERYTHING TASTED LIKE HEAVEN.

Day 4 (Thursday) : 5/5
– THIRD FAVORITE

image

I Love TEA TAHRIK (3-in-1 tea) – the aroma and taste so
soothing plus that and the sandwiches, I felt full already.

image

Growing up I love eggplant especially “tortang talong”, kaya the lunch was bitin but it was masarap, the
dinner too. I love to munch on the biscuits during my break time.

Note: I did not cheat. – I was trying too because I was seeing the results
at the weighing scale.

Day 5 (Friday): 5/5  2nd
FAVORITE

image

Oh-la-la carbs galore. From breakfast to dinner, everything
tasted great. My taste buds were enjoying everything. Mabilis din ako nabusog infairness.

SIDE CHEATS: Had
a few spoonfuls of cake.

Note: Everytime I
side cheat – I had to have to do extra lapses when I swim and I do light abs
and core workout – to compensate .

Weight: 83.9 kilos –
Booyah!

Second week, was a
charm. “Masyado ko na enjoy ang
weekend” haha! – I went back to 84 something kilos. I was unable to workout
during the weekends too, so sad. I was aiming 82 something. See the effect, “Kain talaga”.

Here is the meal plan
for Feb 2-6, 2015

image

Day 1/5(Monday): 5/5

image

(Photo @mariesteller/@krishgeekness)

All was perfect, love
everything especially the dinner (mashed potatoes <3 ) Good vibes to
start the week!

SIDE CHEATS: A
sandwich and slice of cake (lagi may
nagdadala ng grasya sa clinic)

Note: No workout  much within the week, I was able to swim
probably only twice because I got tired from volunteering at the wellness
booths/medical mission during foundation week of TUA.

Day 2/5 (Tuesday): 4/5

image

Suprsingly “nabubusog
ako agad” I didn’t have the urge to crave more. Congee wasm y favorite. My
first time to try Baba Ganoush, taste similar to Hommus (middle east kid <3 )

Day 3/5(Wednesday) : 5/5

image

(Photo @mariesteller/@krishgeekness)

Waffles for breakfast, the bomb! <3  The rest were yummy meals, yet “bitin” but you have this “sanay” feeling. It was my favorite set
that week.

Day 4/5(Thursday) :
5/5

image

It was my first time
to try OMURICE, delish.

My fave was the tea crackers – MAGIC FLAKES Barbeque flavor
<3

Day 5/5 (Friday) : 5/5

image

Beef Shawarma!, plus point. Suprisingly by dinner time, I
was full, wasn’t able to finish the salad. The cupacake for the snack was so
good, I wasn’t able to ask what was the flavor tho.  Oh well, it tasted good. Haha! – Sorry busy
saving the world (buhay NARS), marami inaasikaso at
iniisip.

Weight: 83.6 kilos
not bad, krish. 

Why Delicious Diet?

1.     
The meal plans they prepare per week,  isn’t just healthy but appealing. Different meal plans per week,” hindi ka magsasawa”. Their choices of teas and snacks (pastries)
are awesome – not typical or common brands. All heavenly delicious, “bitin” but
you’ll get use to it.

2.     
P1800 per week
for 5 days ain’t bad, inclusive also of delivery (as explained kanina)
You only pay once a week thru bank deposit. Compare to others, DD is way cheaper,
you get to save more, other healthy food deliveries offer like 2k plus. – I got
a lot of friends, who subscribed. They saw the benefits because we have the
same living condition and we all wanted to lose weight. – Thanks friends!

3.     
1200 calories, okay na diba?- The point is, “Isinasanay ang tiyan mo na kumain ng kaunti kaunti lang”

4.     
Hindi na ako nag-iisip kung ano kakainin ko from
Monday to Friday, its just over the weekend I have the challenge to cook and
learn recipes since its my day off. (My mom ain’t worried anymore)

5.     They deliver everyday, served fresh and good quality. Just have to
refrigerate to preserve it.

6.     
They deliver AM 5 AM-9AM, and Night 5:30 pm and
9pm. Not a hassle, I go to work before 9pm actually, so its more of your
preference. 

7.     
The owners are awesome! They attend to you when
they can 🙂 

8.       Proven Trustworthy.

Your loving and sweet PBB girls (ALL-IN) love their Delicious Diet Meals 🙂

Maris Racal: @mariesteller 

image

Jaymee Ann Jalandoni : @jaymeskii

image

Loisa Andalio : @andalioloisuuh

image

Aina Solano : @aiina_solano

image

Thanks girls <3

9. I subscribed
to them, charot.

� Btw Im on my 3rd week, 82.2 kg na!  "Stay healthy and happy! guys"

image

Follow Delicious Diets and HASHTAGS #deliciousdiet #deliciousdietph #healthylifestyle #dietdelivery #foodie

IG: @deliciousdietph

Twitter: DDietph

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DDietph?ref=br_tf

Contact number: 0908 879 7915

Email: emailus@deliciousdiet. com. ph

image

“COMET” TO HIT PHILIPPINES THIS FEBRUARY

“COMET” TO HIT PHILIPPINES THIS FEBRUARY

“A
beautifully rendered experience that excels on nearly
every level” Awards Circuit

 Following the success of the Adam Levine-Kiera
Knightley starrer Begin Again, Solar Pictures brings to local cinemas “COMET”–
a cosmic love story that is sure to leave audiences with that warm February
feeling.

 “Comet,” stars Golden Globe nominee Emmy
Rossum (“The Day After Tomorrow,” “The Phantom of the Opera,” “Mystic River”)
and Justin Long (“Live Free or Die Hard,” “He’s Just Not That Into You”).

 "Comet” is an original modern love story
that follows Kimberly (Rossum) and Dell (Long), who first meet at the Hollywood
cemetery where they’ve both come to watch a meteor shower.

 Kimberly is brilliant and beautiful;
Dell is nerdy and pessimistic, but with an incredibly sharp mind and direct
manner. While she and he are not a natural pair, they are cosmically drawn to
each other and, under a night sky, luminous with falling stars, they begin
their epic love story.

 As the opening title card states the
events “take place over six years (a few parallel universes over).”

 But what starts as a typical romance quickly
turns dreamlike as viewers leap back and forth in time, examining their
eventual six-year relationship through the lens of their meeting and four other
pivotal moments: a monumental fight at a friend’s wedding in Paris; a break up
conversation after Dell has moved to New York; a reconnection on a train ride
along the California coast; and finally, when Dell pops in on Kimberly
unexpectedly in her home in the Hollywood Hills.

 The leaps between these moments are
seamlessly woven together to create a sense that this love story transcends
time and space and that Kimberly and Dell are destined to be together, if not
in this universe, then maybe the next.

 Content Media introduced and screened
the film to international distributors for the first time at the 2014 American
Film Market (AFM) last November and was then picked up by Solar Pictures, among
other films.

 “The universal theme and inventive
storytelling in ‘Comet’ have us believing that audiences will really connect
with the film,” said Content Media President of Film Jamie Carmichael. “We were
drawn in immediately and are happy to have this film…” COMET opens in cinemas nationwide on
February 25, 2014 and is released by Solar Pictures.

 For more information Like the Solar
Pictures Facebook page: www.facebook.com/solarpicturesPH

Solar Pictures YouTube Channel: www.youtube.com/solarpicturesPH

Watch the #CometMovie trailer here http://youtu.be/VncNuiNKiOc

“COMET” TO HIT PHILIPPINES THIS FEBRUARY was originally published on KrishGeek

“COMET” TO HIT PHILIPPINES THIS FEBRUARY

“COMET” TO HIT PHILIPPINES THIS FEBRUARY

“A
beautifully rendered experience that excels on nearly
every level” Awards Circuit

 Following the success of the Adam Levine-Kiera
Knightley starrer Begin Again, Solar Pictures brings to local cinemas “COMET”–
a cosmic love story that is sure to leave audiences with that warm February
feeling.

 “Comet,” stars Golden Globe nominee Emmy
Rossum (“The Day After Tomorrow,” “The Phantom of the Opera,” “Mystic River”)
and Justin Long (“Live Free or Die Hard,” “He’s Just Not That Into You”).

 "Comet” is an original modern love story
that follows Kimberly (Rossum) and Dell (Long), who first meet at the Hollywood
cemetery where they’ve both come to watch a meteor shower.

 Kimberly is brilliant and beautiful;
Dell is nerdy and pessimistic, but with an incredibly sharp mind and direct
manner. While she and he are not a natural pair, they are cosmically drawn to
each other and, under a night sky, luminous with falling stars, they begin
their epic love story.

 As the opening title card states the
events “take place over six years (a few parallel universes over).”

 But what starts as a typical romance quickly
turns dreamlike as viewers leap back and forth in time, examining their
eventual six-year relationship through the lens of their meeting and four other
pivotal moments: a monumental fight at a friend’s wedding in Paris; a break up
conversation after Dell has moved to New York; a reconnection on a train ride
along the California coast; and finally, when Dell pops in on Kimberly
unexpectedly in her home in the Hollywood Hills.

 The leaps between these moments are
seamlessly woven together to create a sense that this love story transcends
time and space and that Kimberly and Dell are destined to be together, if not
in this universe, then maybe the next.

 Content Media introduced and screened
the film to international distributors for the first time at the 2014 American
Film Market (AFM) last November and was then picked up by Solar Pictures, among
other films.

 “The universal theme and inventive
storytelling in ‘Comet’ have us believing that audiences will really connect
with the film,” said Content Media President of Film Jamie Carmichael. “We were
drawn in immediately and are happy to have this film…” COMET opens in cinemas nationwide on
February 25, 2014 and is released by Solar Pictures.

 For more information Like the Solar
Pictures Facebook page: www.facebook.com/solarpicturesPH

Solar Pictures YouTube Channel: www.youtube.com/solarpicturesPH

Watch the #CometMovie trailer here http://youtu.be/VncNuiNKiOc

“COMET” TO HIT PHILIPPINES THIS FEBRUARY

“COMET” TO HIT PHILIPPINES THIS FEBRUARY

“A
beautifully rendered experience that excels on nearly
every level” Awards Circuit

 Following the success of the Adam Levine-Kiera
Knightley starrer Begin Again, Solar Pictures brings to local cinemas “COMET”–
a cosmic love story that is sure to leave audiences with that warm February
feeling.

 “Comet,” stars Golden Globe nominee Emmy
Rossum (“The Day After Tomorrow,” “The Phantom of the Opera,” “Mystic River”)
and Justin Long (“Live Free or Die Hard,” “He’s Just Not That Into You”).

 "Comet” is an original modern love story
that follows Kimberly (Rossum) and Dell (Long), who first meet at the Hollywood
cemetery where they’ve both come to watch a meteor shower.

 Kimberly is brilliant and beautiful;
Dell is nerdy and pessimistic, but with an incredibly sharp mind and direct
manner. While she and he are not a natural pair, they are cosmically drawn to
each other and, under a night sky, luminous with falling stars, they begin
their epic love story.

 As the opening title card states the
events “take place over six years (a few parallel universes over).”

 But what starts as a typical romance quickly
turns dreamlike as viewers leap back and forth in time, examining their
eventual six-year relationship through the lens of their meeting and four other
pivotal moments: a monumental fight at a friend’s wedding in Paris; a break up
conversation after Dell has moved to New York; a reconnection on a train ride
along the California coast; and finally, when Dell pops in on Kimberly
unexpectedly in her home in the Hollywood Hills.

 The leaps between these moments are
seamlessly woven together to create a sense that this love story transcends
time and space and that Kimberly and Dell are destined to be together, if not
in this universe, then maybe the next.

 Content Media introduced and screened
the film to international distributors for the first time at the 2014 American
Film Market (AFM) last November and was then picked up by Solar Pictures, among
other films.

 “The universal theme and inventive
storytelling in ‘Comet’ have us believing that audiences will really connect
with the film,” said Content Media President of Film Jamie Carmichael. “We were
drawn in immediately and are happy to have this film…” COMET opens in cinemas nationwide on
February 25, 2014 and is released by Solar Pictures.

 For more information Like the Solar
Pictures Facebook page: www.facebook.com/solarpicturesPH

Solar Pictures YouTube Channel: www.youtube.com/solarpicturesPH

Watch the #CometMovie trailer here http://youtu.be/VncNuiNKiOc

“COMET” TO HIT PHILIPPINES THIS FEBRUARY was originally published on KrishGeek

What do the world’s most powerful people drive?

What do the world’s most powerful people drive?
Carmudi checks out the rides of this planet’s top 5 most
influential people!

Power and riches. These are the two words that
best described the top 5 most powerful people around the world and their daily
drive. Carmudi, the fastest and leading online vehicle platform, take a
quick detour about the most influential people (in the field of business, politics,
finance, and even religion) and their humble beginnings as well.

Vladimir Putin “the Gray Cardinal”. Putin has been
the President of Russia since 2012. He also served as President from 2000 to
2008 and Prime Minister from 1999 to 2000. His
first car was a Zaporozhets, the cheapest car in the market which equivalent to
the price of 1000 bottles of Vodka. He got the car when he was in his third
year at the University. Like the Volkswagen Beetle, the Zaporozhets becomes the
“People’s Car” of the Soviet Union during the sixties era. Putin now owns a
fleet of Russian cars such as the Lada Kalina priced between $4,972 to $5,000,
the Niva priced at $4,200, and the 1956 ivory-colored Volga GAZ-21 with price
ranging from $4,500 up to $10,000. On his stable, Putin collections includes a
stretched of armored Mercedes-Benz S 600 Guard Pullman priced at $1.62 million and
Mercedes-Benz Gelandewagen that cost around $434,000.

Barack “No Drama” Obama. Obama
is the first African American to be the 44th President of the United
States. Prior to becoming the President, Obama owned a luxurious 2005 Chrysler
300C V8 engine that received loads of criticism due to the lack of fuel
efficiency. Then, he switched to more environmentally friendly car such as the
2007 Ford Escape Hybrid that was later on auctioned. Obama’s state car, which
was nicknamed “The Beast”, is an 8-ton monster with an estimated price of $1.5
million. With doors weighing similar to Boeing 757 jetliner, the car is equipped
with night vision, blood bank, and gas tank that won’t explode upon direct hits.
The car is also bulletproof and bomb resistant.

 “Daddy” Xi Jinping. Xi
is the President of the People’s Republic of China and Chairman of the central
military commission. Often
referred to as the paramount leader of China, Xi Jinping in a way endorses
Hongqi, China’s only domestically manufactured luxury car used as the official
government state car (and also open for sale to the people of the Republic).

 Hongqi L5 limousine is priced at $800,000 filled with all goodies.
The car has been used during his state visit to New Zealand. Weighing around
6950-kg, the Hongqi L5 limousine comes loaded with oriental history visible in
its jaded door handles, fine leather interior and hand-carved wood trims.

 “The cold calling” Pope Francis. Jorge Mario Bergoglio is the pope of the Catholic Church in
which he serves as Bishop of Rome and sovereign of the Vatican City State.
Auctioned his Fiat Panda 4×4 late last year to raise money for the poor, Pope
Francis was building bathrooms for the homeless in the shadows of St. Peter’s
Basilica. His holiness previous car was auctioned off at a princely sum of
$244,000. At present, he rides a 1984 Renault 4 Hatchback as his daily car,
which has a mileage of 300,000 kilometers. The Pope was also seen riding a
blue-colored Ford Focus second generation at Castel Gandolfo in Rome.

 "Mutti” Angela Merkel. Angela
Merkel is a German politician and former research scientist who has been the
leader of Christian Democratic Union and chancellor of Germany. Known to
alternate between brands to use as her state car, Merkel was ranked as the
world’s second most powerful person by Forbes magazine in 2013.Her 1990
Volkswagen Golf was auctioned off on Ebay back in 2012, and almost reached a
bid of €130,000 where the auction was later dropped as “none of the bidders had
serious interest”. However, it finally went to the highest bidder for €10,165.
One of her notable moment was when she arrives at the EU summit in Brussels
late last year with a ‘007’ number plate on her Audi A8 at a time when
speculations were circulating that the US were spying on her.

 To
know more about this epic “state car”, log on at
www.carmudi.com or simply download the Carmudi app.

 About
Carmudi

Carmudi was founded in 2013 and is currently
available in Bangladesh, Cameroon, Congo, Ghana, Indonesia, Ivory Coast, Mexico, Myanmar, Nigeria, Pakistan, Philippines, Qatar, Rwanda, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Sri Lanka, Tanzania, United Arab Emirates, Vietnam, and Zambia. The vehicle marketplace offers buyers, sellers and car
dealers the ideal platform to find cars, motorcycles and commercial vehicles
online.

What do the world’s most powerful people drive?

What do the world’s most powerful people drive?
Carmudi checks out the rides of this planet’s top 5 most
influential people!

Power and riches. These are the two words that
best described the top 5 most powerful people around the world and their daily
drive. Carmudi, the fastest and leading online vehicle platform, take a
quick detour about the most influential people (in the field of business, politics,
finance, and even religion) and their humble beginnings as well.

Vladimir Putin “the Gray Cardinal”. Putin has been
the President of Russia since 2012. He also served as President from 2000 to
2008 and Prime Minister from 1999 to 2000. His
first car was a Zaporozhets, the cheapest car in the market which equivalent to
the price of 1000 bottles of Vodka. He got the car when he was in his third
year at the University. Like the Volkswagen Beetle, the Zaporozhets becomes the
“People’s Car” of the Soviet Union during the sixties era. Putin now owns a
fleet of Russian cars such as the Lada Kalina priced between $4,972 to $5,000,
the Niva priced at $4,200, and the 1956 ivory-colored Volga GAZ-21 with price
ranging from $4,500 up to $10,000. On his stable, Putin collections includes a
stretched of armored Mercedes-Benz S 600 Guard Pullman priced at $1.62 million and
Mercedes-Benz Gelandewagen that cost around $434,000.

Barack “No Drama” Obama. Obama
is the first African American to be the 44th President of the United
States. Prior to becoming the President, Obama owned a luxurious 2005 Chrysler
300C V8 engine that received loads of criticism due to the lack of fuel
efficiency. Then, he switched to more environmentally friendly car such as the
2007 Ford Escape Hybrid that was later on auctioned. Obama’s state car, which
was nicknamed “The Beast”, is an 8-ton monster with an estimated price of $1.5
million. With doors weighing similar to Boeing 757 jetliner, the car is equipped
with night vision, blood bank, and gas tank that won’t explode upon direct hits.
The car is also bulletproof and bomb resistant.

 “Daddy” Xi Jinping. Xi
is the President of the People’s Republic of China and Chairman of the central
military commission. Often
referred to as the paramount leader of China, Xi Jinping in a way endorses
Hongqi, China’s only domestically manufactured luxury car used as the official
government state car (and also open for sale to the people of the Republic).

 Hongqi L5 limousine is priced at $800,000 filled with all goodies.
The car has been used during his state visit to New Zealand. Weighing around
6950-kg, the Hongqi L5 limousine comes loaded with oriental history visible in
its jaded door handles, fine leather interior and hand-carved wood trims.

 “The cold calling” Pope Francis. Jorge Mario Bergoglio is the pope of the Catholic Church in
which he serves as Bishop of Rome and sovereign of the Vatican City State.
Auctioned his Fiat Panda 4×4 late last year to raise money for the poor, Pope
Francis was building bathrooms for the homeless in the shadows of St. Peter’s
Basilica. His holiness previous car was auctioned off at a princely sum of
$244,000. At present, he rides a 1984 Renault 4 Hatchback as his daily car,
which has a mileage of 300,000 kilometers. The Pope was also seen riding a
blue-colored Ford Focus second generation at Castel Gandolfo in Rome.

 "Mutti” Angela Merkel. Angela
Merkel is a German politician and former research scientist who has been the
leader of Christian Democratic Union and chancellor of Germany. Known to
alternate between brands to use as her state car, Merkel was ranked as the
world’s second most powerful person by Forbes magazine in 2013.Her 1990
Volkswagen Golf was auctioned off on Ebay back in 2012, and almost reached a
bid of €130,000 where the auction was later dropped as “none of the bidders had
serious interest”. However, it finally went to the highest bidder for €10,165.
One of her notable moment was when she arrives at the EU summit in Brussels
late last year with a ‘007’ number plate on her Audi A8 at a time when
speculations were circulating that the US were spying on her.

 To
know more about this epic “state car”, log on at
www.carmudi.com or simply download the Carmudi app.

 About
Carmudi

Carmudi was founded in 2013 and is currently
available in Bangladesh, Cameroon, Congo, Ghana, Indonesia, Ivory Coast, Mexico, Myanmar, Nigeria, Pakistan, Philippines, Qatar, Rwanda, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Sri Lanka, Tanzania, United Arab Emirates, Vietnam, and Zambia. The vehicle marketplace offers buyers, sellers and car
dealers the ideal platform to find cars, motorcycles and commercial vehicles
online.

What do the world’s most powerful people drive? was originally published on KrishGeek