Derek Blogs

I was born, raised, and I have been working here for the  past 4 years. But now, it seems that the winds are taking me to a different direction.

Have I ever mentioned that it has been my dream to travel around the world on Que Sera Sera? Yeah, I’ve always wanted to try living in a different country and working different jobs every now and then, and meeting new people too. Finally, I was able to gather the courage and the balls to quit my job, sell my house, and get ready to go wherever the wind takes me!

I find it amazing how some people literally live most of their lives as tourists in different places. But I also do wonder how those people earn a living. Well me, I had to obviously work my ass off to save for this trip (not to mention sell my house and car just to be sure I don’t  beg for food when I get to wherever I go).

This is the trip of a lifetime, it is now or never and  I have to leave everything behind, including this blog. Thank you for following my posts and I wish you all the best!

I’m off to an adventure of the unknown!

It’s also a big surprise to me that I have become determined about staying fit and healthy. I used to just let things be and I could care less about my lifestyle. Now I run, lift some weights and also workout on my elliptical trainer.

I’m still very busy with work but I really find time to squeeze in my workout because it has become very important to me. Even my girlfriend has been hooked and she also runs with me if both our schedules match that is.

Exercise should be a way of life. It shouldn’t be just a temporary inspiration for the sake of our vanity or egos. It should just come naturally and then you would know too that it has become part of your lifestyle.

We have all seen a lot of comic book-based movies this year. It’s pretty exciting don’t you think? I’m sure comic book fans have mixed emotions about these because some adaptations were not so good even after all the hype that surrounded them during promotions for the movies. Here are some of this year’s blockbusters (or maybe not) comic book turned into movies:

Ryan Reynolds as Captain America

Chris Evans as Captain America

Chris Hemsworth as Thor

X-Men: First Class

James McAvoy as Charles Xavier

I liked Captain America the most. Some were quite disappointing. What’s your favorite?

Over the years, Hyundai vehicles have made a big impact in the international market. They are not anymore just highly regarded in Asia but they have joined in on the global market.

Here are some of the models that I like from Hyundai.

Genesis Coupe – my new car

Accent or Verna

Elantra

Sonata

These are just some of the passenger cars that Hyundai are offering.

New Thinking. New Possibilities. Hyundai.

I think I’m becoming a serious runner (somewhat). Another thing that I want to add to my gear is a utility belt.

Nike is really one of the leading, if not the best, makers of accessories and apparel. Whatever you need, they always seem to have.

With this design, you would be able to put three water bottles. I should get this for myself.

We are still searching for the perfect treadmill for my girlfriend and we discovered the iFit Live technology. It’s so cool especially for runners like me.

With iFit Live, you can pick any course in the world using Google maps and it will program your treadmill or elliptical to simulate that course. You can also use iFit Live to plan your workout, set workout goals and race against other iFit Live users.

How cool is that?

NordicTrack treadmills and even elliptical trainers have iFit Live. Now we’re more than confused.

When it comes to sunglasses, Ray-Ban is really the most popular of all time. It’s such a classic and everyone seems to refer to sunglasses as simply Ray-Bans.

The Aviator and the Wayfarer are the most common terms that anyone knows of this brand.

Aviator – this one I already have because everyone should have a pair of these classics

Wayfarer – my girlfriend bought me this one. How sweet of her (she bought me one because I just had to have one).

If you’re going to buy one, make sure that you’re not getting tricked into buying a counterfeit of this product. Some replicas may look so closely alike the authentic one.

I have been blogging about working out and getting an elliptical trainer. This time, my girlfriend also wants to join in on the fun and buy herself a treadmill. So here we go again searching for the right one for her.

It’s an important factor that it has to be foldable because I already have an elliptical trainer and there may not be enough room for a non-folding model.

Smooth 6.75 – for serious runners

Smooth 5.65 – an impressive machine

Sole F63 – great for everything except for the toughest workouts

Livestrong LS10.0T – attractive model with impressive specs

Yowza Siesta – one of the best folding models for under $1000

We are both confused after going over these choices. There are just too many good treadmills.

TiVO is really the best thing that has happened to us. Imagine not having to worry about missing your favorite show or a basketball game.

TiVo-ing is one of my habits. I’m usually out for work and there are always games on TV that I always miss because if it. Just like last week, I missed Games of Thrones. Good thing I TiVo-ed it.

I’ll be forever grateful to the magic of TiVo.

Here is my new baby!

Hyundai Genesis Coupe

I’m speechless right now. I finally got my new car and I’m already thinking about what to add on to this beautiful car. Even though everything is still untouched, it already looks really cool, doesn’t it? I can’t even begin to say what I love about it.

My new baby looks like a sports car, only less expensive. I am going to take it out right now.