Woohoo! My blog is now officially 3 months! As of this writing, my Alexa traffic rank is 680,890 and had 6,358 visitors since I gave life to this blog. Not bad, huh?
I am suppose to buy this book "How to Walk in High heels" by Camilla Morton not because I am a bookworm but because this book tackles a lot in a girl/woman's life. If you have always wondered the best way of getting out of a car in a mini skirt, how to get dressed in 5 minutes or how to walk on cobbled surfaces and climb steps in high heels, then this is the book for you. This “girl’s guide to everything” is not only genuinely useful, but is a hilarious read too. Full of tips related to shoes, bags, hats, sunglasses, underwear and women’s fashion it also covers far reaching topics such as how to be socially adept, tackling technophobia, and joining the jet set; all presented in a lighthearted and breezy style.
However, I am in a hurry that time, I didn't notice that what I got on my hand is Morton's second book edition, "A Year in High Heels". Anyhow, it's still basically the same concept as her first book. It's more girl-y, glamorous book full of ideas and tips to inspire you through the year. A feast of new experiences are suggested as well with celeb experts to guide you along the way, fun, inspiration and advice are all heading your way to guide you through the year. I must say it's a fantastic read.
These books of Camilla Morton are highly recommended read for any fashion-forward and well-heeled fashionista.
Usually, we spend our Sundays at the mall or in a restaurant with my family-that includes my Lola, aunts, uncles and cousins. This one's indeed a different one.
Since my Tita Caren and Tito Litos migrated to Australia last Thursday, the whole family's still in melancholy stage. It's not that we don't want them to go but it's the thought that we missed them. Their two sons are gonna stay with us---that means I will have two instant brothers. Weehee!
I am just concerned about my Mommy Zette who's still contemplating about my aunt's departure. Maybe she's not used to her siblings being far away from her. Well, that's life. We part ways but we see to it that in the end, we always have each other.
Now, it's just my mom and my Mommy Zette's whose going to be left here in the Philippines. Soon, my other tita will be migrating too. Sunday's won't be the same as before. Just like now, instead of our usual Sunday gathering, we're going to visit my Mommy Zette at the hospital. She got confined the other night. I hope she's feeling better now.
I have been working in the call center for quite sometime now. I started as a customer service representative, then eventually become a sales coach. Life in call center is indeed fun.
One of the important things when working in a call center is getting your customer's information rightly. And I must say it is a must. But dealing with old customers or clients makes our life sometimes hard specially when they are giving out incorrect information like forgetting what's their zip codes or telephone numbers. Good thing I chanced upon Tracenumber.com.
Tracenumber.com can find out who's calling you. Their comprehensive search database includes millions of cell numbers and landline telephones within the United States and Canada. What's nice is that their information is kept up-to-date and accurate. Another thing I like about their service is the Reverse phone look-ups that can be used to trace harassing telemarketers, prank callers or otherwise annoying callers. You can also look-up missed calls from unknown phone numbers or an unknown number that appeared in your phone bill.
Isn't this a great news?
My mom's students are going to Manila Ocean Park tomorrow for their yearly educational trip tour in their university. I asked her last week if I could tag along since it would be my day off that time. She said yes. I'm giddy happy. But Awhile ago, the unexpected news came out. My Tita Arlene texted me saying that my Tita Caren's flight departure for Australia would be scheduled tomorrow. I can hear my brain say "oh, no!". This means we might not make it to Manila Ocean Park because we have to accompany them in going to airport. I told my mom about it she told me that we'll just go to Ocean Park next time. I feel sad. Sad not because we weren't able to go to Ocean Park but because my Tita Caren would be leaving us already.
Anyways, I'll just reminisce the time when I went to Ocean Park(Hongkong)...hoping I get to see Manila's soon. I badly want to expereince the "fish spa" they're telling me.
Thanks to JennyL.
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How many are you guilty of?
Nearly everyone knows exercise is good for them. However, knowing and doing are two different matters. One of the things that keep people from exercising are excuses they make up to rationalize why they don't exercise. Here are some of the top ten excuses heard over the years and the solutions to them.
Excuse No. 1: I'm too old.
No one is too old to exercise. . A good way to grow old fast is to sit and do nothing all day long! If you are an older person and have been sedentary for a long time, get your doctor's clearance first before exercising. Start slowly, be patient, and as the months go by, watch the strength and stamina of your youth return.
Excuse No. 2: I'll lose weight first.
One of the reasons many people give this excuse is because they are embarrassed over showing their bodies to other people. However, this attitude will keep you stuck in an overweight rut. Since one of the ways to lose weight and keep it off permanently is to exercise, this excuse will lessen your chances of ever being successful. You have 2 options: exercise in the privacy of your own home - or ditch the "mahiyain" attitude!
Excuse No. 3: I'm already thin.
Thinness is not fitness! Being a thin and sedentary person has more health risks than a smoker who exercises or an overweight individual who exercises regularly, according to recent research studies. Naturally slim people need to exercise just as much as any other person.
Excuse No. 4: I don't have the time.
You can make time if you really want to. It's a matter of priority. With some determination, time to exercise can be found in even the busiest of schedules. Incorporate exercise in your work, at home, and any time in between.
Excuse No. 5: It's too expensive.
Fitness doesn't have to be expensive. It doesn't mean you have to join a luxurious fitness center or buy costly fitness equipment. You have two legs -- use them. Walking is the least expensive form of exercise and the easiest one to do anywhere. There are many exercise programs you can move along with. You can also join exercise groups and basketball sessions in your community.
Excuse No. 6: I'm too tired.
Well, of course, you're tired! You don't exercise. Exercising gives you more energy to enjoy life to it's fullest. The more sedentary you are, the more sluggish you will feel. Build your stamina gradually. You will feel your energy level increasing by the day.
Excuse No. 7: It's too hot.
Granted, our tropical weather is hot but you can get around this excuse by exercising outdoors during the early morning or late afternoon when the temperature is at it's lowest. If you take the necessary safety precautions, walking in the evening can be very pleasant. And the feel-good chemicals you'll get out of the activity will be worth it!
Excuse No. 8: Exercise bores me.
There are so many different forms of exercise. Find the one that you enjoy and stick to it. Are you a loner? Then walking, running, swimming or cycling will appeal to you. Like company and enjoy music? Aerobics classes, ballroom dancing, jazz or modern dance will do the trick for you. The competitive type? Look for a sport like tennis, badminton, squash, and basketball. There is an exercise program for every personality type.
Excuse No. 9: I'll just have a liposuction, "tummy tuck", etc.
There is no cosmetic or plastic surgery technique available anywhere in the world today that will give you the vitality, stamina, strength, endurance, and flexibility that exercise can. Cosmetic surgery is helpful in improving your outward appearance but it will never replace the sense of physical well being that comes from having a fit body.
Excuse No. 10: I have an injury.
Some modification can be done to your exercise program so that you can work around your injury. Besides, all the more reason that you need to exercise to strengthen the affected muscles so the injury doesn't re-occur.
More exotic excuses:
"I can't exercise because I'm out of shape"
"My hair might get messed up"
"Exercise would make me look "masculado"
"Dyahe, its mostly guys in that gym"
"My wife would be angry with me if I lost weight"
"If I exercise I might not have enough energy left over for sex"
"The TV at the gym is always on something I don't want to watch"
"Working out makes my girlfriend/boyfriend jealous"
Stop making excuses; start exercising.
You owe it to yourself and your loved ones to stop making excuses about why you can't exercise. You only have one body for this lifetime. If you give it the exercise it needs plus the proper rest and nutrition, you will keep it in tip-top condition to enjoy life to it's fullest till the day you go to meet your Maker. ^____^
- adapted from Tina Juan's fitness articles
The last time my mom and I were at the mall, she bought me a lot of bread because I told her I don't get the chance to eat breakfast anymore. So she decided to stack a lot of "to-go" breads at Nathaniel's and Bread Talk in our house so that every morning before my dad takes me to the office, I get to eat even just one bread. I have medicines to take for my liver so it's important that I have something to take in first before I take my meds. See how spoiled I am? LoL.
The 2008 Beijing Olympic Opening Ceremony is already being labeled the best ever was. China has hosted the largest, and most expensive Olympic Opening Ceremony ever for the 2008 Olympics. China who has the largest population in the world used this to their advantage and used over 15,000 people just for the opening ceremony. That's more people in the ceremony than there is people in the whole Olympic games.
The Ceremony was opened with the largest drum show ever seen. It had 2,008 drummers playing in perfect sync on the floor in amazing perfection. Next was a history lesson which was assisted by the biggest LCD screen ever on the floor. I wish we have one in our house. Lol. Its just too much to list... you have to see it for yourself.
And I salute these two men who has extraordinary strengths! They're unbelievable!
Thanks to Jhona & Eds.
Here are the Rules:
1. List 6 things that describe yourself today and yesterday.
2. Add your blog to the list. Feel free to add all your other blogs.
3. Tag other online friends you know.
Yesterday
1. I was at work 5am til 1pm
2. Went to mall for a little grocery shopping
3. Bathe my dog
Today
1. I worked for 8 hours again...
2. Meet up with my cousins and aunts later at the mall
3. Blogged and read other blogs too.
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Tagging:
I know Christmas is still far away, so let me do my count down first for the second big thing for the kids...
Only 84 days until Halloween!
If only I have a bodacious body, I have two things in mind. I want to be a sexy witch or a sexy angel.
Since I am an only child and too old to join our village's "Trick or Treat", my mom always invite some of my cousins to join the cute, little gathering of the little kids and not-so-little kids in our village. And last year, my cousin Camille joined our festive. I even lend her one of my Halloween Costumes I wore at work when we had a theme party before. 71
Here in the Philippines, not all people celebrate Halloween but to other countries, it is special day to their kids where in they look forward in house hopping, getting a lot of treats to people and most specially, they could get to wear their favorite cute, scary or sexy Halloween costumes they could think of. Hmm, I wonder now where the Halloween costume history came from or rather started.
