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  • My Journey to Fitness

    My Journey to Fitness

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    I had my executive check-up last year and some of the findings were alarming (for my age). According to the results and the office doctor, I am overweight and, I have a mildly fatty liver and borderline high cholesterol. This was considering that I neither smoke nor drink. SO, for the first time in my life, I went on a diet, began exercising, starting my first ever fitness (and wellness) journey.

    My name is Gabby Paras and this is my journey…(*cue title card*).

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    My “Wake-up Call” Photo

    January 11, 2016  

    Age: 26

    Weight: 172.9 lbs. (Target: 155.0 lbs by April 2016)

    Height: 5’8″

    Status: Single and Overweight

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  • Amiciness is Now on Instagram!

    If you haven’t heard already, you can now follow me on Instagram! I’m also @amiciness over on that side of the Internet.

    https://www.instagram.com/p/BCkw5zkpK–/?taken-by=amiciness

    Of course you can still also follow Amiciness on Twitter (@amiciness), where I tweet random updates about pop culture and random musings on life, like this one:

    I’m also on Facebook (facebook.com/amiciness), Tumblr (amiciness.tumblr.com) and Youtube (Amiciness on Youtube). Yes, Youtube! In case you missed it, you have to watch my first ever travel vlog!

    If you happen to forget any of these just look over to the sidebar for some handy social media follow buttons so you can stay updated on all things Amiciness all the time.

     

    As you may also have noticed, we’ve been rolling out a new design and logo for the past few months now. It’s a rebranding of sorts and we can’t wait to finally showcase how I envision this blog to become for the following months and years.

    Thank you, my dear loyal readers. And don’t forget, tonight, I’m starting my live blogs and recaps for Asia’s Next Top Model Cycle 4.

    xoxo,
    Amiciness

    Follow me on Instagram! (@amiciness)
    Follow me on Instagram! (@amiciness)
  • Top 5 Lessons from the Last 5 Years

    Top 5 Lessons from the Last 5 Years

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    Where do you see yourself in five years? This is probably one of the most common and the hardest job interview questions I have encountered ever. Even highly trained Miss Universe candidates will have a hard time answering this. How could I as a young graduate know how I intend to live my life? I earned a degree NOT an Uber ride to my future! For me, you can’t absolutely know that you’re meant for something (or someone for hopeless romantics) until you make that small step forward, and take the risk and jump!

    Earlier this year, I celebrated my fifth year in the “real world.” I have been employed in the same company for FIVE years. Wow! Time flies. The journey has been a hell of a ride. I honestly do not wish to live it all over again. I’m grateful though for having dealt with the highs and the lows of the first chapter of my working life.

    How did I answer the question five years ago?

    In five years, I see myself climbing up the corporate ladder, being an expert in what I do.

    Vague, right? Did I achieve my “vision”? Bluntly, no, I have not been promoted and no, I’m still learning. And you know what, it’s okay. I’ll tell you why.

    JUSKO. Wag naman sana. (The Fault in Our Stars Via Pinterest)
    JUSKO. Wag naman sana. (The Fault in Our Stars Via Pinterest)

    Here are my top five lessons from the last five years of working.

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  • #26th

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    How I wished I lived the 20 something years of my life the way I lived the recent months. I used to dwell too much on the details, let the little things ruin my mood, my day and judgment. I cared too much on pleasing people who treated me differently. Tried hard to the extent that I compromised my own well-being. Well, I learned that there’s a bigger picture to be appreciated. And that the world is big and small at the same time. I learned to let go. Of people, expectations, memories and could-be’s. To live and keep on moving. #26th

  • In Defense of Steven Silva

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    As a fan of Steven Silva for a few years now, I feel the need to address GMA Artist Center‘s (Steven’s management for the past few years) statement in turn addressing Steven’s sentiment about his being a GMA talent. Steven has been under GMA Network and GMA Artist Center for the last five years. He won as the Ultimate Male Survivor for the 5th batch of the reality artista search Starstruck.

    It’s unfair that GMAAC is putting Steven in a bad light by implicitly describing him as unappreciative for his career. The statement is uncalled for and harsh. Steven is thankful for what he has been given, but at the same time, he is disappointed with the way his career has been going. He wants to do more, but he isn’t given the opportunity to do so.

    GMAAC even says that they have given Steven many opportunities. That is probably true, but those opportunities are probably not the right ones for his career. Ask a random stranger on the streets of Manila what projects Steven has been in. Sadly, you might not get an answer, as they would probably, and again sadly, have forgotten who Steven is (aside from Kapuso and theatre fans) less so his projects. This is because Steven was given projects that were not up his alley. I know he is very passionate about his music and singing career. Did they give Steven an album under GMA Records? No. Instead they made him one of the regular dancers in their Sunday noontime show, from SOP up to Sunday All Stars. And I think this goes for all the artists under GMAAC’s roster. GMAAC should evaluate their talents and give them the proper projects to hone their talents more. Career planning is what’s needed.

    Nonetheless, even though GMAAC has not given Steven projects for the past few months, it’s good that he has been keeping himself busy. He found his calling in musical theatre, and has been part of 3 theatrical productions so far, the latest being the successful Philippine staging of La Cage aux Folles (which is going to have a rerun soon :D). As Jean-Michel, I have seen Steven’s growth throughout the years, from the first time I saw him on Starstruck. I’m also happy that he’s been doing TV shows by way of TV5, something that GMA and its Artist Center can’t give him right now.

    I’m proud to be a Steven Silva fan, and I support him in whatever he does next. 🙂

    Read the full statements for both sides here: