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Shoe Love: DC Shoes [Flickr]

NoelleDeGuzman — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:23:33 PDT

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I love these so much!

Shoe Love: STOMP! [Flickr]

NoelleDeGuzman — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:23:11 PDT

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Imma stomp about town in these!

Eve 2 [Flickr]

NoelleDeGuzman — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 21:33:34 PDT

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Can anyone be innocent again?

Eve [Flickr]

NoelleDeGuzman — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 21:33:14 PDT

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Eve had a choice.

(Mis)Print

noreply@blogger.com (Noelle De Guzman) — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 15:46:00 +0000

Did I tell you about the time a friend put my thoughts and picture into her article in Inquirer? It was about high school valedictorians and where they are now. No, I don't think I ever mentioned it because when that article was published back in 2007, they printed the wrong photo under my name! (It was the author's photo instead.) And even when the author told them of their mistake, they never rectified the error. Bah. I bring this up now because I have an article in the Inquirer today (June...

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EEEk!

noreply@blogger.com (Noelle De Guzman) — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 04:02:00 +0000

(Warning: GEEK SPEAK ALERT) I've had Lady Emma (my ASUS eeePC) for a year and three months. I remember being so happy because I'd bought this 701 8G beauty in Macau when all the eeePCs in the Philippines were simple 4Gs.Since then the times have changed. ASUS has been rolling out higher-capacity eeePCs (like the eeePC 1000 my mom bought) with Windows XP pre-installed on them. I stuck with my eeePC's out-of-the-box Xandros install though, because all I needed from a notebook was just surfing,...

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Jamming at the Clubs

noreply@blogger.com (Noelle De Guzman) — Sat, 30 May 2009 02:24:00 +0000

If there's one thing I look for when I go out to the clubs, it's the music. It has to be good, otherwise it defeats the purpose of why I went out in the first place: to dance. As long as the DJ has that perfect tempo and bass beat going, my body just follows, no matter what genre is playing. But it's always great when it's a song I know and love. The best thing about BodyJam is that every three months we get new music to move to, and more often than not I find those songs playing in the clubs...

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Bite

noreply@blogger.com (Noelle De Guzman) — Sun, 17 May 2009 02:40:00 +0000

I had a chance to work with photographer JayD Ramos and make-up artist Tippy Destacamento last May 2 on their ongoing headshot series BARE. This was the fifth incarnation, themed "Bite". They were wonderful to work with -- very friendly yet efficient. I love my new headshot! Tags: Modeling, Headshot

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BITE: Chili Pepper [Flickr]

NoelleDeGuzman — Fri, 15 May 2009 15:46:14 PDT

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BARE 5 : BITE
by JaydProductions and Tippyfield
May 2 2009 @ Tippy's Studio

Photographer/Art Director:
Jayd Ramos

Hair and MakeUp Artist:
Tippy Destacamento

Skin Care on Kikay Exchange

noreply@blogger.com (Noelle De Guzman) — Fri, 15 May 2009 02:13:00 +0000

Whether by design or by accident I've always taken the simple approach to skin care. But when I got a chance to check out the Clinique way of doing things, I just had to try it out! Ü Read about my experience on Kikay Exchange: 3 Steps to Great Skin....I’ve started to experience my first fine lines under my eyes, dark spots on my face, and dryness and irritation on my forehead. Suddenly a multi-step approach to skin care seems very appealing. But how many steps do you really need? I paid a...

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Impromptu Pictorial

noreply@blogger.com (Noelle De Guzman) — Wed, 06 May 2009 02:18:00 +0000

Sometimes it pays to be in the right place at the right time. I dropped by the Arresting Images studio on Tomas Morato to pick up a CD of hi-res photos from my photoshoot with Vic Fabe. When I got there, a pictorial was in progress. Vic took me aside and asked, "Are you doing anything?" And BOOM! I was in Hair and Make-up with Raymund Acedo and did three sets modeling FABE clothing. During the latter half of the shoot, Marvin Maning took over photographer duties, and the AI art director...

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Dental Mental

noreply@blogger.com (Noelle De Guzman) — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 10:38:00 +0000

I just got back from a dental appointment with my uncle. You know, for most people (well, those who can afford to go), trips to the dentist's chair aren't so eventful. But if you haven't been to a dentist since 2006, like I have, it's definitely newsworthy. Particularly when you find out almost all your molars have cavities. Not huge ones, but small pinprick holes in the biting surface. Sigh. So I've been going to my uncle's office the past three weeks (excluding Holy Thursday) and we still...

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Swimwear by FABE

noreply@blogger.com (Noelle De Guzman) — Sat, 11 Apr 2009 00:43:00 +0000

Two weeks ago Vic Fabe invited me to model his swimwear.I first encountered Vic's sportswear line at Fitness First Platinum Trinoma; whenever we launched new Les Mills releases he would always sponsor our clothing and send someone to set up a booth for his wares. For the summer I thought it would be fun to do a swimwear shoot, so I gladly accepted Vic's invitation. Thankfully I had a bikini-ready body because I'd been preparing for the Superbods semifinals (which sadly I had to back out of)....

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Another Boracay Trip?

noreply@blogger.com (Noelle De Guzman) — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 02:52:00 +0000

Yes, I went there from April 6 to 9, but it was completely justified and totally needed! Read about why in Sun-Tanning and Soul-Searching in Boracay:But it’s the Lenten season, and it just wouldn’t be right without a little soul-searching. Apparently that’s what God meant for us to do because only a week before we left for Boracay both of us found ourselves in situations that needed prayers, thought, and time away from our usual pursuits in the city. In my case, I had to assess my job situation...

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White Flag

noreply@blogger.com (Noelle De Guzman) — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 01:02:00 +0000

"If anyone wishes to come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross and follow Me." Matthew 16:24 The life of a Christ follower is not an easy one. i've known this for as long as I've been a Christian, but God hasn't asked me to deny myself so much -- until now. I have been living a life of my own, defining my own path, on my terms. I have been telling God, "Hey, You can use me -- but just in this way!" But God has been prodding me, "What if I want to use you? Won't you let me...

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Get Dancing on Kikay Exchange

noreply@blogger.com (Noelle De Guzman) — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 17:55:00 +0000

Hey, check out my latest post on Kikay Exchange for tips to get you dancing for fitness."Most people think of going to group classes as doing repetitive movements inside a room with other people, wearing leotards and tights. That's the old way of doing things – and the tights-and-leotards look is best left in the 1980's, when 'aerobics' became mainstream." Tags: Dance Cardio, Kikay Exchange

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Century Tuna Superbods 2009

noreply@blogger.com (Noelle De Guzman) — Thu, 26 Mar 2009 14:38:00 +0000

Two weeks ago one of my friends was acting support for the 2009 Century Tuna Superbods commercial. Century Tuna Superbods TVCLittle did I guess that I would be entering the contest.Check out my video on why I should be the next Century Tuna Superbod. They just put the wrong age in my info on the site... I am a long way from being 38 years old! (It's been corrected now.) Ü I'm attending the final go-see on April 4 at The Manor in Eastwood City. (UPDATE: I was unable to go.) Side note: I...

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Bra Tops on Kikay Exchange

noreply@blogger.com (Noelle De Guzman) — Sat, 21 Mar 2009 20:31:00 +0000

My second review on Nike apparel has just been posted on Kikay Exchange. Check out Bragging about Bra Tops:Enter the Bra Top. Aside from supporting “the girls” and eliminating unwanted bounce, bra tops are colorful and stylish. When it gets too hot under the collar, you can always slip out of your overshirt and continue your workout. Just don’t mind the stares and the occasional cat calls if you do so.Tag: Nike Apparel, Reviews, Kikay Exchange

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Noelle on Kikay Exchange

noreply@blogger.com (Noelle De Guzman) — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 16:58:00 +0000

Hey everyone! I've recently been tapped as a reviewer for Kikay Exchange, and my first post, These Clothes Are Made For Sweating, has just been published. Check it out!...I like to give my students the feeling they’ve walked into a dance movie, like Step Up, every time they come to class...Tags: Nike Apparel, Reviews, Kikay Exchange

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When I Talk About Running

noreply@blogger.com (Noelle De Guzman) — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 04:01:00 +0000

Sometime last year, I got it in my head to run a 5-kilometer race. The Race for Life was a benefit run organized by the Real Life Foundation, and it was set to happen in November. So, for more than a month before it, I got my running gear set aside and ready. That included a new pair of running shoes. Unfortunately, work got in the way of my practice schedules, and I kept pushing back the days I would practice running at least 5 kilometers on a treadmill or on a track. And then, Race Day...

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"Summer in Provence"

noreply@blogger.com (Noelle De Guzman) — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 14:49:00 +0000

I'm not a wine person, but I do love pizza. So when I got the offer to sample Cafe Provençal's pizza (plus wine) from my friend Paul Pajo, I jumped at the chance. Cafe Provençal is one of those places that have been around forever in Shangri-La Mall. It's also, unfortunately, one of the places I'd never tried. So, armed with my empty stomach, I and around 25 other bloggers descended on Cafe Provençal last Tuesday for pizza and wine -- and then some. "Bonjour!""Pizza?" you say. "At a French...

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The World's Most Evil Mirror

noreply@blogger.com (Noelle De Guzman) — Mon, 09 Feb 2009 23:41:00 +0000

Mirror, mirror on the wall / who is the fairest of them all? There are good mirrors, and there are bad ones. The good mirrors don't lie, or if they do they make you thinner or taller than you really are, instantly banishing an extra five pounds off your hips. And if the good mirror is lit by orange or yellow light, blemishes on your face magically disappear as well. Good mirrors are usually found in the restrooms of date places, like restaurants, hotels, and the like. For anxious women doing...

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Portfolio

noreply@blogger.com (Noelle De Guzman) — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 16:11:00 +0000

Last year, every time I went to an audition, casting, or go-see I would feel very insecure about my "amateur" status. I had no existing body of work to bring up when asked, "previous experience?" I had very little in the way of actual TV appearances and no experience at all in modeling work. After much procrastinating (by me) and prodding (by my mentor Jourdan S. and my peers), I finally scheduled a pictorial for a series of photos I would use as my portfolio. Whether I put these in a black...

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Midnight DJ: Demon Cellphone Number OBB

noreply@blogger.com (Noelle De Guzman) — Thu, 22 Jan 2009 01:04:00 +0000

I pointed a digicam at the TV just because I want to show off. Ü I still can't believe my name's in the credits as a guest. "Demon Cellphone Number" Writer: Joaqui Tupas Synopsis: Four friends try out an urban legend that requires you to call a special cellphone number – the devil's number. As one of them dies, they realize the truth and seriousness of this legend and Denise, the victim's girlfriend, seeks the help of the Midnight DJ team. The team led by Samboy agrees to help them but...

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Catching Up

noreply@blogger.com (Noelle De Guzman) — Mon, 19 Jan 2009 15:30:00 +0000

I love how full the last quarter of 2008 was for me, despite the fact that I wasn't able to write about any of it here. There were two main things that kept me occupied then: Asia Momentum 2008, and B.I.T.A.W. acting workshop. Asia Momentum 2008Every year, delegates from Fitness First branches all over Asia converge in one country for three days of seminars and other activities. In 2008, Fitness First Philippines was the host (the last time this happened was in 2005) and assigned the group...

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"Midnight DJ" Television Guesting

noreply@blogger.com (Noelle De Guzman) — Sat, 17 Jan 2009 09:19:00 +0000

Hey everyone, the episode of "Midnight DJ" I did a taping for two weeks ago is airing tonight at 8pm on TV5. Please tune in if you can! The episode reruns Wednesday midnight. Thanks! Explanations in a later post. LOL Ü Tags: Midnight DJ, Television, Acting

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Resurrection

noreply@blogger.com (Noelle De Guzman) — Thu, 15 Jan 2009 08:42:00 +0000

And we're back, finally! You might know the story from my Multiply post about it: I was very upset at having my domain name stolen from under me when it expired. Now that I've had a few months of hindsight, it's not so bad not having a DOTcom (which is now being used to direct people to a search portal, ugh). All I wanted was someplace to put my writings which wouldn't fit anywhere else, and as lovely as Multiply is, Blogspot is far more easily indexed by Google. Ergo, I'm back by my own...

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When Hope Starts to Fail

noreply@blogger.com (Noelle De Guzman) — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 06:19:00 +0000

... God's Word exhorts and strengthens. Early this year as I faced a personal crisis in self-confidence and faith in God, I was challenged by a pastor's message during our weekend services at VCF Galleria to pray for something that seems impossible. From personal conviction that God is greater than I can ever imagine, I decided to do so. A few months later, I am praying for three breakthroughs: in my career, in my family's finances, and in someone's salvation. Of these, two have started to...

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Mike Villar, Internet Star

noreply@blogger.com (Noelle De Guzman) — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 07:39:00 +0000

Just recently I've been evaluating my links list and wonder why I have some people on there. Some are reciprocal links. Some are links to friends' blogs. And some are just too funny not to be linked. I'm just happy that one of my reads is a nominee for Blogger's Choice at the Philippine Blog Awards. Yes, that's Mike Villar, self-proclaimed Internet Star. Though the content of his blog isn't safe for children, I do enjoy peering into the mind of a guy who details -- nay, glories in -- his...

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Dancing My Heart Out Onstage

noreply@blogger.com (Noelle De Guzman) — Mon, 08 Sep 2008 18:24:00 +0000

I started dancing on a stage two years ago, and I could very well say that Fitness First has been very instrumental in unleashing the performer in me. The first time was the Nike Rockstar Workout Bollywood Finals, where I competed alongside two other women and one NRSW instructor. I was just a Fitness First member then and had just auditioned (and didn't pass) for BodyJam training. Nike Rockstar Bollywood FinalA few months later there was a smaller NRSW competition; we had the same team minus...

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