Do you feel the same love too?

Tell me if you feel the same way... Read all about it in my blog. Click here:
http://bastaigatsikat.blogspot.com/2010/05/why-i-love-my-havaianas.html

There! It's confirmed... I AM OUT OF REHAV! Just recently I acquired this very, very cool pair of Havaianas. I know there are so many designs coming out this year but this one did get me out of REHAV...



My very own 2010 World Cup USA Havaianas pair! *twirls around the room* Thanks sis Mei Lyn!



And guess what!? My good luck charm is working again! A few days ago, I received a call... and take note, it wasn't for a reservation for SALA Lounge + Café. It was from...

*drumrolls please*

... HAVAIANAS PHILIPPINES!!! Then I got an email asking for additional requirements because out of thousands of entries for the Havaianas Happy Soles contest, my video has been chosen by the judges as one of the top ten finalists!!!

*cartwheels*

Now, the interesting bit. You guys have to vote for the video so I can win this contest!!!



You've got to let me win... because if I do, I will give away a lot of Havaianas to my lucky readers and voters!!! Weeeee!

Gimme a minute of your time, login to the Havaianas site (register an account for free if you haven't) and please please please... Make me happy!!! VOTE FOR ME, MARIA VELASQUEZ!

CLICK HERE TO VOTE --> http://www.havaianasphilippines.com/happysoles/willtravel/p2_profile.php?pid=9 <-- You can vote ONCE per day! :)

Oh yeah, pardon me for the annoying voice and my bad singing... Desperate times need desperate measures. LOL!

Take me and my friends to Brazil... and get lots and lots of chances to win pairs of Havaianas when I get back! Weeeee!

Love you all! Xoxo,

Mary of Brazil is here in Ormoc City! So in honor of her birthday tomorrow (Sept 8), let me blog for the greatest woman ever. Mama Mary. I don't think I need to go into details about who she is, what she has done, et cetera... I have always believed in her, although I'm not that religious to pray the rosary every day. But she has all my love, faith, respect, and all of the above. :)

I feel so blessed to be able to meet her at Fatima Church today as soon as she arrived... and so lucky to be with her on the vespers of her birthday. It was amazing being there amongst children offering flowers... a soul-filling and elevating experience.

Managed to take some shots with my cam phone:

 

 

Isn't she beautiful? Ah, the most beautiful lady ever.

Which reminds me of the time the Lady of Medjugorje came to visit. Yup! She came to the Philippines (Cebu) some time in January and I also had a chance to meet her.



She is also very beautiful, noh?



Just had to take a souvenir shot... Tee hee.

Salve Regina, mater misericordiae: vita, dulcedo, et spes nostra, salve. Ad te clamamus exsules filii Hevae. Ad te suspiramus, gementes et flentes in hac lacrimarum valle. Eia, ergo, advocata nostra, illos tuos misericordes oculos ad nos converte. Et Iesum, benedictum fructum ventris tui, nobis post hoc exsilium ostende.

O clemens, O pia, O dulcis Virgo Maria. Amen.

Happy birthday, Mama Mary!!!

With all my l♥ve and prayers,

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I wasn't sure if I should go at first... but what have I got to lose right?

Full story in HERE!

or read in:
http://mymaria.multiply.com/journal/item/271

CLICK CLICK!

So I went there after all, bringing along my bestie DappyDapoieee, Banggoy, KittYsabella, and our two yayas, Icee and Anna. We arrived there by dusk for reasons I shall not even state and good thing the event was still ongoing. There weren't that many people around anymore so I didn't have to suffer any attacks of claustrophobia (yEy!) plus the weather was on our side and brought about an about-to-rain atmosphere. Cool, I say!

Okay first, we were made to register for a raffle since we wore Havaianas on our feet and then register AGAIN to kick some ass some balls, yes, literally.

WHICH REMINDS ME... WHEN THE WHOLE THING ENDED, WHAT HAPPENED TO THE RAFFLE??? WHO WON??? ARE THEY JUST GOING TO EMAIL THE RESULTS? SEND VIA SMS? WHAT ARE THE PRIZES ANYWAY??? I NEED SOME ANSWERS!!! NOW! ^_^



Subsequently, after we did the Free Kick thing (where WE ALL WON by the way.. hurrah!!!), we headed towards the direction of Brazilian people to get our photos taken. It wasn't compulsory, but what the heck? Why not?


They looked pretty young... I'd say 14? 15?? But we looked like dwarfs (dwarves?) with them!


Gifts from Havaianas!

There were also flip-flops that were sold at 10% less there. Not a lot of choices though... :(



Okay, I'm done blogging for now. I'm so tired already. In fact, I had tantrums earlier. Don't ask why.

If you wanna look at more of the action that went on during today's event or if you just have too much free effing time on your hands right now, check out my Havaianas: Free Kick in Cebu at AsiaTown IT PARK album.



OR CLICK HERE!!!


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My 6th ipanema pair. I know, I know. There's no stopping now. I missed the fashion show last April 20 in Ayala, but that won't change my mind about them. Here it is... the newest addition to my growing collection.  Thanks to Michelle.



Aren't they gorgeous???

My very own g2b agua gold/white Ipanemas! From the new Ipanema Gisele Bundchen G2B collection which combines comfort, beauty and socio-environmental responsibility.



This year a portion of proceeds from the sale of the collection will be used to support charities, such as WWF, that promote awareness about The Preservation of Water.



This latest line of sandals embody the sprit of Brazil; colourful, fun, cool and stylish! The sole is made of unique Air Infused PVC making them cushioned and ready to be personalised to your exact foot shape, this, along with their specific moulding, means your feet are treated to complete support and comfort. All the materials used to make the shoes are 100% synthetic making them ideal for vegetarians.



So, what are you waiting for??? Go grab a pair... NOW!!! Be beach ready before they run out...

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When I saw Gisele Bündchen's ad for her newest collection, I gasped!  I thought it was perfect!  The diversion I just had to have.  PERFECTION!  Well, you know, the flip-flop addiction and all that.  But THIS!!!  This is just right!  Even my mom agrees.  (And you know how she gets when I go flipping for flops!)  She even said as a matter of factly and in a motherly voice, "You should sell ALL your Havaianas and buy Ipanemas!"

Are you kiddding me???

For those who haven't seen the ads:






Isn't it breathtaking?

Ooohh.. who wouldn't want to be in her shoes! (or flip-flops)... Man, this chick is worth 70 million dollars, last time I checked... and she was listed in the Guiness Book of Records as the world's richest supermodel.  *sigh*  Those 3 words in a sentence send shrivers down my spine.  It's too good to be true.  At 27, having fame and fortune... beauty and brains... *double sigh* plus being able to give to all the charity [that she supports]... It's a dream come true!







So anyway, when I saw these sandals a week ago, I couldn't wait for Monday.  Ask Dapoieee.  I even IM'd her as soon as I stopped drooling when I laid my eyes on them.  Yeah, I'm exaggerating alright... and yes, I didn't wait for Monday.  Only because today, Ate Jinggay came over my place and she's got the brown ones already!!!  See?



Okay, stop staring at my "veiny" feet and badly-in-need-of-a-pedicure toes!  Get over it.

Fast forward an hour later, we went to American Boulevard where they had new stocks of Ipanemas and no less than 2 minutes did I make a beeline for the cashier and got me black ones!  You like?





My very own g2b clear black sandals!





Aww.. The last pic is blurred. :( My foot is officially too ugly to be posted.  Even my camera is complaining... I should put that complaint-free bracelet on my cam!

I still want white ones!!!  I'll think about it though... I'll think about it for a while.  This is just the beginning.  HA HA HA!

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