Procrastinating (Late Post)

So, I started doing this yesterday, but was not able to post.

I'm feeling a bit blah lately so my brother and I decided to go on a short jog last night. We initially decided on doing around 3km, but later found out we were so out of shape that we had to cave 'round 1.5km. That sucked. We'll try again tonight.

Note subject. I am currently at the office, procrastinating on things I have to do. I don't really feel up to it right now. I don't exactly know why, but I'm hoping it'll pass in a while. So here I am, just sort of posting what's on my mind.

Changed my laptop's wallpaper today. Sort of a blunder on my part. Now, every time I return to my desktop, I get strong cravings for an omelet. It's ok, still love the cute rat.

New Things

Item 1:
Out of practicality... (yeah, let's call it that :D), I bought a new phone. It's a Cherry Mobile P9. Here's my justification: I desperately need an mp3 player for my jogging / running needs, and a 2Gb Mp3 player costs around 3,000 php. This little thing set me back 1,300 php and I can plug in an 8Gb micro SIM for media. As added bonus, I can have my Smart SIM plugged in for basic calls and texts. It even has bluetooth and radio functions. The best thing about it? It fits the palm of my hand.

Item 2:
I bought new shoes. They've been tried and tested. Walked through Rockwell Mall and Ortigas Park to Pearl Drive on these and my feet didn't die. Wedges with fun colors are LOVE!!!

Item 3:

It's an old new thing / new old thing, I guess: biking. I learned to bike at an early age, when my dad used to take us to CCP for this. A few years after, I kinda forgot how to. When we moved to Paranaque, I relearned it within a week. I'm not sure if that proves you can actually forget how to ride a bike, but anyway, n years after, with n being more than 10 years, I tried to ride a bike again. This time, it's like getting reacquainted with an old friend. The first 5 seconds were awkward, but then, everything's the way it was after that. I loved the wind in my hair and the rush when you go a bit fast. I'm actually thinking of getting my own bicycle. A simple and sturdy white one, not for racing... just for leisure riding. Basket optional. ^_^

Item 4:

I have a new godchild. She's the cutest thing ever, and she looks just like her dad, my close friend Mark. She has her mom's nose, and hopefully her hairline. Haha. I have yet to carry her.

Item 5:

Sir RP and I tried this new Jap Resto at Galleria: Moshi Koshi. While the food is not on the to-die-for level, it's fairly good and the serving is just right. Considering the price range however, it's not fit for an everyday habit, unless you're an executive.

Sir RP had the tempura, and I had the katsudon. As our baseline acceptable reference was Asian Bites, the katsudon was compared with theirs. The pork was definitely a bit thicker than Asian Bites' paper thin slice, but the smell of AB's was more appetizing. I missed the onion leek strips, but the taste was not that far off. While Moshi Koshi is acceptable, I'd still prefer AB.

Item 6:
My belated birthday surprise. I love my girls to bits!!! Every one of them: Mami Dada, Rovi, Jean, MJ, Sarah, Ana, Carla, including the almost always absent ones: Norie, Gio, Donna, Jona, Rica, Tina, Dian. I thank God for the coffee tiramisu, the colored-pen-wishes, and Joseph's coat pen case. (You'd have to be there to get it.) I'm so blessed!

Item 7:

Commuting's a b****, and I have yet to learn to adjust. I am yet again late for work today. I have been taking the bus recently and haven't figured out what time I should leave home to arrive 10-15 minutes early. Compared to taking the train, waiting time is more than an hour less, but the duration of the travel itself takes it's toll on me. Another good thing though is that I am comfortably seated from Kamuning to Ortigas, as opposed to MRT's standing ovation from the end of the line in front of KFC to my 28th floor office in Ortigas. My conclusion: I want a house of my own. I need to move somewhere nearer.

Cheers to wonderful new things, and here's hoping for lots more to come! The start of my 28th rocks!

I'm Back

Back from a long very long break, I have started running again. It's a hobby I have missed so much.

Here's why I love running:
1. It functions as my outlet. It calms me and helps me blank out. It's the only time I can stop thinking.
2. I don't have to remember a lot of things... "just keep going until you reach the finish line" and "push for a better time". That's it.
3. I don't need tons of gears and/or equipment.

So far, I have been running at least twice a week round the Scout Area and within the confines of Meralco Compound. Roughly 5k.

Due to the lack of better timing equipment, I will be estimating time by the old school watch.
Will update soon.

Christmas Comes but Once a Year

I don't know what it is, but there's something about doing wishlists...

Here's mine for 2012:
1. I currently have an awesome Fossil watch already, but since I've recently revived my running, I would like a sporty one with a timer. G-Shock GR-8900-7DR or G-8900A-7D:

They'd probably be too big for my flimsy wrist, but hey, me want!

 

2. Now that I have more time for myself, I have been reading tons of books lately. I want the old Kindle. I don't really know if this is still available, or which version this one actually is, but here's a pic:

 

3. I want to go hiking. I've been wanting to since last year. Maybe it's time. 

 4. I want a vacation, peferably by a beach. A quiet place to relax and stop worrying about everything.

 

5. Additional 3 more checks on the list. (items 3 & 4 also here)

 



Advance Happy Birthday

dear God, thank You so very very much for giving me my perfect match. You have blessed me with a sweet, thoughtful, and loving boyfriend, and i could not ask for more.

Third Quarter Evaluation

apparently, 2011 is the year of weddings, baptismals, and travel. here's a list of noteworthy events, some of which i regret to have been unable to attend:

1. family's hong kong, macau, china new year trip - january 2011

2. chad's wedding - january 2011

3. magalawa trip with tan, jay, jane, rommel, and viviane - january 2011

4. sir nic's wedding - february 2011
5. ip ilustrisimo's baptism - february 2011

6. my birthday at boracay with tan, eybi, rain, gio, and nel - february 2011

7. renz's wedding - march 2011

8. pingul's wedding - april 2011 (this i was not able to attend T_T)

9. family trip to puerto princesa, palawan - may 2011

10. lassie's wedding - may 2011

*a little 2-month break*

11. ady talan's baptism - august 2011

12. cara buenaventura's baptism - august 2011

13. cebu bohol trip with tan, eybi, rain, gio, and nel - september 2011

14. athena rosel's baptism - september 2011

i haven't even included the fontana long weekends here. this coming weekend, we have a pampanga overnight scheduled. by december, it'll be arjay's wedding. i wonder if i'll get to go to sagada before the year ends. :)

for the rest of the year, i have the following goals:

1. lose the pounds i gained before the year ends

2. run and actually place in the closing of sportsfest for 5k

Fun? Maybe Not So Much

ran 5k yesterday morning at the company's fun run --sports fest opening ceremonies. my last run was last year's sports fest closing ceremonies. needless to say, i hurt all over. who knew even your neck could hurt after a 5k run under the rain? well, even though i had no practice whatsoever, i was pretty frustrated at myself. armed with my mp3 player and my ever supportive boyfriend, i finished around 41 minutes with at least 6 slow-down-to-a-walk uphill climbs.

reminiscing, i looked back on my first fun run ever. i miss running regularly... wish i could practice enough to have a less embarrassing turn out at the closing.