#Lifehacks from ‘it’ mom Georgina Wilson
MANILA, Philippines - What can an ‘it’ girl who has everything could ever wish for this Christmas?
“Sleep!” Georgina Wilson-Burnand, who is yet to come up with a holiday wish list, told this writer in an interview.
The star of the reality TV show "It Girls" and former "Asia's Next Top Model" host also has no plans yet for the season, except to open another branch of Sunnies Café, the dining joint she co-owns with Bea Soriano-Dee, Eric Dee Jr., and Martine Cajucom, who can also be seen on "It Girls."
Georgina Wilson-Burnand caught in a candid moment with her business partners at the opening of their Sunnies Café. Philstar.com/Deni Rose M. Afinidad-Bernardo
“How to be you, po?” many Filipinos ask, and these are Georgina’s answers.
On being a reality TV star
Georgina shared that on "It Girls," she withheld nothing.
“It’s all out in the open, no holds barred,” she enthused. “It’s such a cool experience. I really enjoyed it. I get to see all my friends so much more.”
On pregnancy, diet and fitness
The model-entrepreneur admitted, “I haven’t been focusing much on my pregnancy. I’ve been so busy with work.”
She said even people around her keep on forgetting that she is pregnant.
She used to cook when she was still studying, but ever since she became busy, she has been unable to. She hopes she could cook again for her baby.
“Listen to your body. Do what you feel is right,” she advised expectant moms like her. “Ask tips from your fellow moms… No one can tell you what’s right or wrong. Listen to the advice, but make your own decisions and do what you feel is right for yourself and your baby.”
Like Britney Spears and Demi Moore, she said she made a “very shocking cover” of her pregnant state for a local magazine, which will come out anytime soon.
On fashion
Her sense of style did not change because of the pregnancy. “I hardly buy any new clothes. I just use whatever I have,” confessed the model, who was in low heels during the recent launch of Sunnies Café’s Megamall branch.
On parenting
Besides being a cool mom, she hopes that her life will not change too much when the baby comes.
On business
For those who want to be successful in business like Georgina, she said: “You have to do something that you love. Make sure that you’re fully dedicated and are in it for the right reasons, because if you’re in it just to get rich, you’re not going to be happy. You really have to love what you’re doing. Give respect to the people you’re working with and make a difference in your community.”
On giving back
True to a Christmas chant that says, “Give love on Christmas Day,” on an episode of "It Girls," Georgina can be seen reaching out to build a village for non-government, pro-poor organization Gawad Kalinga.
“I want to work next on education. It’s so important for me,” shared the model, who was an A-student and a math whiz with college degrees in finance, economics and accounting.
