CalChews Me, The CalChews Choice

After reading the book of your life, are you ready to share what has been the story so far? Last week, I shared mine and my 4 dreams / goals I want to achieve before I reach the age of 40. It’s a great self-exercise to look back in my life and look forward.

I’m currently in the quest to win a 5-day all-expense paid trip to Tuscany and as part of achieving that goal among the selected participants who are equally deserving, we were tasked to list down reasons why we should be CalChews choice.

5 Reasons Why I Should Be CalChews Choice

5. I have an open heart to welcome Tuscany and its magnificent landscapes

The Tuscan region is fairly known for its beautiful landscapes as well as its countryside charm. My chinita eyes will be all wide open looking at their structures like a child in wonder. I’m very excited to see Tuscany and learn more about how they have built their solid foundations long before I was born. Piazza del Duomo and the Leaning Tower of Pisa found in the Tuscan region both are strikingly beautiful and have good foundation. It was built hundreds and hundreds of years ago but up to this day, it’s standing strong and firm.

Beauty + Solid Foundation = Tuscany

Beauty (nobody grumble please haha) + Solid Foundation = Janey

…THAT equation sort of matches right? Leaning Tower of Pisa is inclined to one side but it stood the test of time because of its solid base. Similarly, we have to have good solid foundation both inside and out. Inside, I’ve let experiences, both good and bad, shape me into a grateful person. Outside, I’m preparing my body to be strong and healthy for the years to come.

With strong bones, I can keep up and play with my sister who is a bundle of joy forever!

4. Basking in the Tuscan sun, giving out smiles after smiles and defining what that smile represents

I would love to open my eyes, wake up in bed, look out the window and realize in a thankful disbelief that I’m actually in Tuscany! I’d go outside and see the morning in its early glow. Hopefully I have remembered to put my slippers on and not go barefoot in my rush

I’d say hello to the sun and let its soft rays nourish my skin. The sun is a good source of natural Vitamin D, just make sure it’s before 830am. CalChews, having Vitamin D other than calcium and Vitamin K, aids in enhancing the absorption of natural Vitamin D from the sun.

Getting my dose of sunlight and with a happy heart, it’s easy to give out smiles after smiles and spread the Filipino cheerful spirit. Representing a driven, healthy and passionate woman at the prime of her life and career, I’m always ready to face the day head on even if there are challenges that go with it… and see it as an adventure on its own.

I joined Nokia’s Adventure Race in 2008 and placed 2^nd, only 5 points shy from nabbing the Amanpulo trip. Instead of sulking, I look at the positive that I rediscovered Manila’s beauty and gained new friends. The Amazing Race Asia Mall Race followed with Bubba as my partner. We lost a clue card there and finished 4^th. That was such a great bonding experience for us.

So even if it’s just as simple as waking up in Tuscany, seeing the sun, and beaming my big Filipino cheerful smile at people foreign to me, my heart is already full of appreciation.

3. As mentioned before, traveling is the break I give myself when my body shouts for a pause.

This is exactly the right time to step on the break. Wearing different hats in life (work, family, blog and personal), traveling and seeing the world bring benefits beyond relaxation and learning. It benefits me 360 degrees, from mind, body and soul. It helps me refocus in life, providing me time to think and dwell on what matters in life, away from my usual environment or usual day. I usually find a new appreciation for people and things I’m coming back to at home.

2. Pasalubong and the gift of giving

Alongside traveling, I love bringing back something tangible to family, officemates and friends to share with them where I’ve been. Pasalubong is one distinct aspect of our Filipino culture and I truly enjoy picking out items to bring home and hand to them sealed with loving thoughts.

Last Sunday, I brought my CalChews to my Zips / fire dance class and at least 4 people wanted a taste. I didn’t mind sharing at all.

We are mostly in the 30s age with barely half in their 20s but no matter what age, it’s always a good time to start protecting our body and keeping it healthy with the help of calcium supplements… especially for these people who dances with fire or zips, performing a lot of movements.

The act of sharing is the same as the gift of giving, it both results into joy from the receiver and the giver. Like forgiving, they say giving is a gift you give yourself more than to the recipient.

1. I’m bringing you to Tuscany with me and I’m bringing back Tuscany to you.

I’m bringing you with me. You, my dear readers, my family and friends, will be in my thoughts in my adventure in Tuscany. I’ll remember that you folks are happy for me because I represent your zeal to go as well and all of you share in my excitement.

Tuscany is the birthplace of Italian Renaissance due to its influence that stemmed to other parts of the world. Tuscany was home to great names behind their rich history of art, science and political thinking like Michelangelo, Machiavelli, da Vinci, Galileo Galilei and Amerigo Vespucci. This makes Tuscany such a beautiful region if it can stir people into movement, spirituality or just tears (release). I want to go to Tuscany because I know the experience will inspire me and I can use that inspiration as a take-off point.

Be inspired to inspire. When I return, I’ll try to be an agent of inspiration perhaps. I’ll use mirror as a metaphor –I want to reflect the light (inspiration) that shine upon me and bounce it off to people around me and people who read this blog.

I’m bringing back Tuscany to you. I’ll make sure to CHERISH each experience, TAKE loads of photos, and BREATHE in every moment as an inspiration.

Like travel entries I’ve written before (some listed below), I will have STORIES TO TELL, PHOTOS to SHARE and the ADVENTURE WILL UNFOLD through food, wine-drinking, astonishing countryside sites, arts and life realizations.

If ever I’m off to Tuscany for an adventure, I’m bringing 2 packs of CalChews with me –with a few extra to share with people I’ll meet. A good thing is always good to share. When I went to Poi class and took my daily dose, it gave me a surge of energy chewing that deep rich chocolate flavor. It’s important especially when traveling to be physically healthy and have an armor against sickness to fully enjoy the trip.

When traveling, sometimes in my excitement to see, eat and experience, taking photos here and there, walking and walking, I expend energy. Instead of neglecting, this is a good time to have vitamins and calcium on hand… CalChews, in an easy flip-open pack, is easy to unwrap and enjoy, while taking on the benefits. No need for water. Just easily pop in the mouth and delight as the flavor melts inside. Taking calcium is not only for strong bones and teeth, CalChews is also important for muscle contraction and heart action. I need a strong heart to take in all the overflowing happiness when I go!

Remember… CalChews, calcium goodness you can chew!

Live life with a sense of wonder and joy. Continue to walk with me through life.

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