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Gym Hunting

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Did I ever mention that I signed up with a gym this month? I think I meant it for the launch post of my health blog but it hasn’t materialized until now. So there, I signed up and then cancelled in 7 days. I used it for a week and a half, and could use it until this weekend, but I’ve been too busy for anything else. But I didn’t cancel because I was busy. I cancelled because my membership was only good for the ABS club, and since I’d be moving to a new workplace soon, it will no longer be convenient for me.

Too bad, in the week and a half I went there, I felt good. And my tummy seemed to deflate a bit, haha. Now it’s almost back to how it was before. Lol. I feel a bit bad about the trainer helping me out too. He keeps texting me to follow up when I’m coming back. Too bad. I just can’t afford the monthly payments, and I know I need a trainer to keep going otherwise all I’ll be doing is cardio and probably not even the way I should be doing it.

But not too worry, since I still need to lose weight fast, the healthy way of course, I’m determined to scout for another club to join once I get settled in at my new job. No, I won’t wait until my proby period is over (that would be toooooo long to wait), just after the first week maybe. Haha. And the boyfriend promises to go gym hunting with me because he’s finally convinced he needs it too. Him going the gym would be a first, and definitely something to watch out for. Lol!

It would have been wonderful to keep up with the gym sessions this month and lose a bit more weight and inches in time for a friend’s wedding coming up before November ends, but that was not the case. I still have a few weeks to diet and exercise on my own, I guess.

My first Barangay Elections

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On Monday, it was my first time to participate in barangay elections as a voter. In years past, I was campaigner and supporter, and precinct tambay during the counting. This year, I was a voter.

I had work that day but I went out on my lunch hour just to vote. I was not going to let this election pass without showing support for my uncle, who ran and won a seat in the council as Barangay Kagawad. Three years ago, I had this to say about the elections. Today, what can I say?

The voting experience was a lot more pleasant than the May 2010 Computerized National Elections. I was in and out of the precinct in ten minutes, maybe even less. Kuya already took note of my voter number at my precinct so I didn’t have to check anything when I got there. I just told the BEI what my number was, they found me quickly and gave me my ballot. It was a bit disturbing though that she noted the precinct number and voter number at the back of the ballot. That doesn’t make the vote anonymous does it? Hmm. Oh well.

I did not vote for a barangay captain because there was only one candidate and I don’t really like him. In fairness, he won an awarded last year for being one of the best in QC, but I don’t know the details of that award. Seems like a lot of people received it too anyway. I know nothing of the criteria. I’ve just never really liked him even before he went ahead and became my uncle’s opponent in the election 3 years ago. It’s sad that no one went up against him, not even my uncle. They say its because he and his people have money, and if you’re not prepared to fight that way, then no campaigning will ensure your win. Sad.

I also heard that money flowed again on the night before Monday’s elections. Despite that, my uncle was able to snag the last post in the council. It’s really disappointing that he was only number 7, but we’ll take that win anytime. It was a clean win. I just hope that eventhough he’ll be the only one there who won’t be from the barangay captain’s roster, that he gets to handle projects and still be able to serve.

(You will notice a barrage of posts from me today, I have a deadline for linking up YESTERDAY and I’m catching up. I hope you read all posts that come up 🙂 )

Thank you Migraine!

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I skipped work today, thanks to migraine. After getting up earlier, I took a bath and the cold water did not have the healing effect I thought it would have on my headache. So I decided to skip work. I’ll be in tomorrow though instead of taking my RD already. There’s an HMO orientation I need to attend with my agents, and I have to finish my monitors too before I can call it a week. That works for me because we’ll have power interruption at 19th street tomorrow, owing to maintenance work on Meralco’s posts. I wouldn’t have to sweat in the heat or get bored without Internet or cable access.

So after sending SMS to people about skipping work, I lay down and fell asleep. Four hours later, I got up, still with remnants of the migraine but thankfully not a full-blown one anymore. I realized a few things:

  • Lack of sleep caught up with me, and it took a looooong time before it did. I haven’t had a lot of sleep in the past three weeks but this is the first migraine attach I’ve had. Thank God for that!
  • I am so glad that I didn’t get a pimple breakout because of the lack of sleep. Yay for not needing pronexin!
  • A good pillow WILL prevent migraine headaches. I need to find one soon.

Ma left the coffee maker on with a cup of brew left. So I had me some coffee and toasted muffins for a late breakfast, sat in front of my PC and found that there’s no Internet connection! I unplugged/replugged connections and all that and still nothing. Bypassed the router, nada. Called Sky, no luck. I resigned to my fate and sat in front of the telly to watch Showtime instead. An hour later, I heard the familiar buzz of my Mozy Unlimited Backup alert and realized my connection’s been restored. Yebah!

Sooo…. I’m in the mood to be thankful this morning:

  • Thank you for another day of waking up (I woke up twice!)
  • Thank you for the job I have now, and the one waiting for me next week 🙂
  • Thank you for the orders that I have to fill for truffles and cake.
  • Thank you for keeping my family and friends in wonderful health.
  • Thank you for this migraine to remind me to sleep well. And thank you for taking it away soon!
  • Thank you that we had enough to afford my Eheads boxed set 🙂

What are you thankful for this morning? There is always reason to say “thanks”!

Eraserheads Limited Edition CD Set

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I tweeted about this Greenwich promotion several times, and have told anyone willing to listen how much I want to own this set. If you want it too, it’s still available from Greenwich, but only until end of October. So better hurry!

As for me, no need to rush anywhere. I own one already!

One day in October, upon learning that there was no lunch for us at home. I had a long phone discussion with the boyfriend about what to order. Will we buy from a carinderia across the creek? Will he buy from somewhere in Makati? Should we order in? Notice that there’s no “shall I cook anything?” option. I don’t cook, in case you’ve forgotten. When the idea of ordering in was entertained, I had to make a case for Greenwich. Maybe it was time we start getting stamps for the Eheads set. Hmmm… Nah, it might be too late and we won’t have time or money to complete the six required tickets. So the boyfriend offered to split the costs with me, and just to go with option B – Eat and Own, Instantly!

In a little less than an hour after calling 5-55-55, we had these:

I picked the Hungarian Sausage and Bacon overload:

It came with four large drinks, and two servings of yummy spaghetti:

Which means I forgot all about watching my carbs intake, all for this:

All for the love for these Fab Four of the Philippine band scene:

In the box is this colored zine, that’s like a scrapbook of sorts with lyrics and photos:

And this shirt:

Which is so small it will not fit anyone living in this house, not until Diane give birth to her baby:

I’m thinking if we’ll give it away as a prize this Christmas, or keep it.

And of course, the 10 digitally remastered CDs:

They’ve been singing to me while crushing, mixing, balling, and dipping. 🙂 I’ve also loaded all ten albums onto my Blackberry so I can listen anytime. Haha. And remember the closet Eheads fan? Well he’s got them loaded onto his iPod, and he listens more than I do!

Sleep Well

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Sleep Well. Lately, I haven’t been sleeping well.

I get sooooo sleepy when I’m at work, but when I’m home, I’m awake. When I finally sleep, it’s not a good one. I dream. And sometimes, I even have nightmares. One night, as soon as my head hit the pillow, I felt detached from myself yet feeling everything. The couch was vibrating, and I was being electrocuted! It took a long time before I could scream, but it seemed that I did. In my dream I called out to my mom, willing her to wake up. She did, and she tried to pry me away from the couch but I was stuck! I stood up but I still had something on my back that was causing the electrocution. We couldn’t get it off.

I woke up. I felt bad, it felt heavy. I moved around and tried to sleep again. As soon as I closed my eyes, I felt it happening all over again. I don’t remember how or when it stopped. But only after that scary episode was I able to sleep well. And so I woke up late for work. 🙁

I get those nightmares too where you feel like you’re dying, finding it difficult to breathe. Nothing else is happening, but you can see yourself sleeping and breathing slowly and you cannot move. Nor scream. In those episodes, I talk to myself and say that I will survive. And I pray. I do not wish this on anyone.

Sometimes I consider trying sleeping pills, maybe they’d give me better sleep. But I’ve never tried them.

Tonight, when we all go to bed, I wish for sweet dreams and restful slumber.

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