Sep 4, 2017


I miss running and I miss joining fun runs in the city. Honestly speaking, the last time I went to the gym was I think 4 years ago and I can't remember the last time I exercised. Would running to the office to avoid being late count? I guess not.

When we got an invite to join Color Manila Blacklight Run I was really excited thinking this is a sign that I need to be proactive in getting back into shape.

Color Manila Run is not just your ordinary fun run. I joined their first leg in Davao last 2015 with my best buddies and we really enjoyed it. It was a morning run from Crocodile Park to Maa Road and back. Read my first Color Run Manila here.

This year, we ran at night wearing these cool outfits. I got the Pirate singlet, hat, and an eye patch. It's cool to see different designs like the Superhero, Fairy, and a Cheetah costume singlet. Most of us are first timers in running at night. Some runners have headlamps to guide them on the streets.


At first, I couldn't decide if I should go for a 5K run. I actually know my limits. I know that if I had a few test runs or daily exercise before the fun run, I can definitely do it. Since I had a very sedentary lifestyle for more than a year, and because most of my friends will only run 3K, I decided to join the 3K run cluster. What a coward, right? Haha!

I love the feeling of running and challenging myself if I could really make it to the finish line. I was ahead of my friends even though I walked for a minute or two and that gave me a boost to immediately finish the race. the color powder did not stop me from running, it was actually the fun part. The color powder smells good too.

I got this beautifully crafted finisher's medal at the finish line and this one is for keeps.









While we're just waiting for the next part of the program, the next thing I remember, we're already on stage dancing and making fun of ourselves! Hahaha! We joined the dance contest and it was one of the MOST EMBARRASSING moments of my life!



The best part of the event was when we threw all the color powders to the air that made the most colorful cloud at the SM Lanang Premier Fountain Court.


It was indeed a FUN run. I'll be glad to be invited again next year. I'm not sure if I'll be fully motivated again to exercise and go back in shape but if I'll have to run in colors every day then why not? :)


Thank you, Color Manila Run!

COLOR MANILA RUN
Facebook: www.facebook.com/ColorManilaRun/


Thanks for dropping by and have a great day! :) - Jexx

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Miniso Philippines Davao

The long wait is over! Miniso just opened its first store in Davao City last August 11 at the 2nd floor of SM City Davao. Miniso is a Japanese discount merchandise chain that was established in Tokyo in 2013. The first store in Mindanao opened at SM Downtown Premier in Cagayan De Oro City and is set to open another store in General Santos City in September.

Miniso Philippines Davao

Miniso Philippines Davao

Miniso Philippines Davao

Miniso Philippines Davao

The brand advocates fashionable and relaxed lifestyle and directs a superior products consumption pattern. Their philosophy is to provide customers the good quality of products at a very affordable price. The creativity of their products is something I look forward to. They sell health and beauty products, stationery, accessories, gadgets, homewares, school supplies, and even cute plush toys.

Miniso Philippines Davao

Miniso Philippines Davao

Miniso Philippines Davao

Miniso Philippines Davao

Miniso Philippines Davao

Miniso Philippines Davao

Miniso Philippines Davao

Miniso Philippines Davao

Miniso Philippines Davao

Miniso Philippines Davao

Miniso Philippines Davao

Miniso Philippines Davao

Miniso Philippines Davao

Miniso Philippines Davao

Miniso Philippines Davao

Miniso Philippines Davao

Miniso Philippines Davao

Miniso Philippines Davao

Miniso Philippines Davao

Miniso Philippines Davao

Miniso Philippines Davao

Miniso Philippines Davao

Miniso Philippines Davao

Miniso Philippines Davao

Miniso Philippines Davao

Miniso Philippines Davao

Miniso Philippines Davao

Miniso Philippines Davao

They already have more than 2,000 stores in 62 countries in just three years! It’s undeniable that Miniso will be a big hit in Davao because Dabawenyos love budget-friendly products but with good quality.

Miniso Davao


Thanks for dropping by and have a great day ahead! :) - Jexx

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I can still remember how amazed I was when I got a hold of the Zenfone for the first time at the ASUS Zenfestival, a gathering of Zenfone fans in Davao City in 2015. I couldn't find a perfect Android phone for me until Zenfone was introduced to me by the ASUS Team. It's like I found a treasure chest in a form of a mobile phone. And lucky me, I won a Zenfone 2 Laser in a blogging contest after the event. Since then, I became a true fan of the ASUS Zenfones.

Last August 19, we were invited to the ASUS Livestream Party at Cafe Demitasse as they launched the new Zenfone 4 series in the Philippines. We got to meet Zenfans and other bloggers who are also excited to learn more about the Zenfone 4 lineup. We had super fun games and photo contests, and the best part was, we're able to have a hands-on experience with the new Zenfones before its scheduled launching.

Here are the Zenfones available at the event.


Zenfone 4 Max

The first Zenfone 4 Model with two cameras for perfect photos.

- Features a beautiful and premium aluminum alloy with a matte surface.
- with 13 megapixels rear camera with a standard 80-degree field of view.
- with a 120-degree field of view for its second rear camera
- with an 8-megapixel front camera for sharp and clear selfies
- The main rear camera has PixelMAster technology that has different camera modes.
- The home button has a faster fingerprint sensor.
- Has an ultra-high 5000mAH capacity battery for longer shooting. Capable of reverse charging. It can serve as a power bank for charging other devices using a USB on-the-go cable.
-  Triple card slot: Dual SIM and individual Micro SD card slots

The Zenfone 4 Max is available in three different colors - Deep sea Black, Sunlight Gold, and Rose Pink.


Zenfone 4 Selfie

The ideal smartphone for selfies or group portrait photos we call "wefies".

- with 20 megapixel main front camera that produces detailed selfies and paired with a 120-degree wide angle second camera for that perfect wefie.
- with 16 megapixels rear camera and LED Real tone flash
- Enhance your selfies with modes, filters, and softlight flash.
- with pre-installed Selfie Master app which is a collection of different useful apps for a perfect selfie can be used even on Facebook Live.
- with a Fingerprint scanner
- Triple card slot - Dual Sim + MicroSD
- Available in four colors - Rose Pink, Mint Green, Sunlight Gold, and Deepsea Black


Zenfone 4 Selfie Pro

It has 2 front-facing cameras with special lenses, so you get the best-looking selfies in any situation, alone or with friends. Compared to the Zenfone 4 Selfie, it has an extremely high 24 megapixel front camera and has the ability to shoot 4K UHD videos.

- It has a super high-resolution DuoPixel Technology
- with 16 megapixel rear camera.
- 2x Light Sensitivity
- with several useful selfie modes
- Filters, Softlight flash, and Beauty Mode
- Selfie Master App for Facebook or Instagram Live
- Comes in three gorgeous colors - Rouge Red, Sunlight Gold, and Deepsea Black
- with Fingerprint Scanner

(Credits to Robert Villamor of DugomPinoy.com for the Zenfone 4 Selfie Pro photo)


Zenfone 4

ASUS is committed to promoting mobile photography and enabling Zenfone owners to take the best photos.

First rear camera – an industry leading Sony IMX362, 12 megapixel main camera with the following technologies:
- A wide F1.8 aperture that allows more light into the sensor
- Large 1/2.55” format sensor
- Large 1.4µm pixels which give the sensor superior light sensitivity
- Wide aperture and large pixels work together to achieve 5X brighter photos in low light compared to other smartphone cameras.
- Fast Dual Pixel autofocus system that achieves focus in a mere 0.03 seconds
Second rear camera - a flexible, 120-degree field of view 8 megapixel, F2.2 camera with a 200% wider view that is ideal for capturing wide landscapes, large subjects or for shooting in confined spaces.
Front camera – the ZenFone 4 also has a higher-than-normal resolution, 8 megapixel front camera for sharp and clear selfies.

- It is the very first ASUS smartphone to have a totally flat, beautiful "bumpless" design where the cameras do not protrude out from beneath the protective Corning Gorilla Glass surface.
- Rapid unlocking Fingerprint sensor of 0.3 seconds, and can also be used for authentication by other apps.
- Available in Midnight Black, Moonlight White, and Mint Green.
- 4K Video Recording
- Comprehensive Camera Modes like Pro Mode, 32 Second Slow Shutter Mode, and RAW File Support,
- with Powerful dual speakers and Hi-Res Audio Output
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 660
- Zen UI 4.0 - Simpler new interface with Twin Apps feature

Zenfone 4 PRO

The Zenfone 4 PRO was not available at the Livestream Party but here's what you need to know about this amazing Zenfone.

- It has a standard camera with the SONY Flagship IMX362 image sensor.
- 10x Zoom Capability
- with front-facing selfie camera with fast phase-detection auto-focus.
- Powered by the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon S835 mobile platform and 6GB RAM
- 8x brighter and clearer photos in low light
- Shoot like a pro in RAW format and PRO Mode
- Charge faster - 2 hour talk time in just 5 minutes charging. With 3600 mAh battery.
- Dual speakers and Noise Cancellation

PRICELIST

ZENFONE 4 MAX - Php9,995.00
ZENFONE 4 SELFIE - Php13,995.00
ZENFONE 4 SELFIE PRO - Php19,995.00
ZENFONE 4 - Php28,995.00
ZENFONE 4 PRO - Php39,995.00

The Zenfone series is something I look forward to in the mobile phone industry. Now it's time to save up and order the newest line of ASUS Zenfones.

HOW TO ORDER

You may visit any ASUS Store today or visit Lazada Philippines.



Thanks for dropping by and have a great day ahead! :) - Jexx

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