I love my new Nike Free Dynamic TR

Splurge on quality shoes. I've been eying this shoe for a long time now so it was definitely a no brainer buying this pair at 20% off.

Suit Up

Bought myself a suit. I actually prefer our Filipino Barongs over a suit given the choice but a suit is still needed in every man's closet. And besides, the invitation specifically said coat and tie. The wedding season has begun for me. Signs of the times. I am getting older. My old suit was way back during my high school days. Hanging there in its lonesome at the end of my closet. It's the one I wore for my prom and ball and that era was definitely over. It's time to move on. The coat still fits me though, but the pants don't anymore. Hahaha. And the style is-- way out of style for today. So now was my chance to buy a suit that's more modern. Nate Archibald-like, very sleek. I'm actually looking forward in wearing it. Let's see if a little Archibald charm rubs on me too as I wear my new GG styled suit. ;)

My new Converse (PRODUCT) RED Skid Grips

It's now or never. I didn't want to delay myself from buying these shoes. I feel that the opportunity is right to buy me one of those Converse slip-ons. Not only do I want to contribute to the Global Fund, I also want to help in getting the word out there. It's a statement I can wear. An advocacy I like everyone to know about.

Although, honestly, battling AIDS is not one of life advocacies. But, I still believe in the power of this campaign. We can be heroes in our own way. As the shoe tag line would say, there is no such thing as small change.

Just to share what was written on the tag that comes with the shoe. Converse (PRODUCT) RED presents an original way of thinking about shoes, creativity, and doing good. Basically, you buy the shoes you would've bought anyway, but you buy them in RED.



And of course, it looks good. What a consolation!

INSPI(RED) about (PRODUCT) RED

I stumbled upon the GAP website while surfing at work and I came across a particular line of shirts. It looked familiar because I saw these just the weekend before but in a Converse store, and they were marked on shoes. The GAP shirt was red and it had INSPI(RED) on it while the Converse shoe had different (RED) words all over. Like, INSPI(RED) ADMI(RED) DESI(RED) etc. It looked really familiar since I remember seeing a (RED) sign somewhere else. Like on a billboard or poster. But I really don't remember. Hehehe.



Anyway, GAP and Converse are both partners with this movement called (PRODUCT) RED. It's a campaign to help the Global Fund for AIDS. They partner with the private sector. Mostly consumer goods like clothing and electronics. A certain percentage upon purchase of the (PRODUCT) RED product goes directly to the Global Fund, and 100% of this fund is used for AIDS grants in Ghana, Rwanda and Swaziland. Other partners are Armani, Motorola, Apple, Dell, and Microsoft.

Makes me want to get me a pair of those Converse slip-on shoes. Besides, I've been wanting to buy new shoes. This time though, I get to contribute to something bigger than myself.

I'm so inspired about this campaign that I want to start something like it. But of course for a different cause. Which cause? Of course, something that's close to my heart. Something that has to do with the youth/education/leadership/nation building/social change kinda thing. Just now, I felt this rush that made me realize how small I really am. The task to make a difference seems so daunting. But you got to at least try, right? Who knows you just might do more good that you initially expected. It's all in the heart, I suppose.

Learn more about (PRODUCT) RED by visiting their website joinred.com and their blog.

*Can someone buy me that GAP hoodie?