injured

Last Thursday, the stand fan in our bedroom suddenly stopped. I thought of replacing it with the other one from our sala(living room). My boys were out so  I tried to lift it by myself. I didn't realize that the base wasn't properly screwed to the upper part(head). Ayun, bumagsak sa paa ko yung kalahati. Ooooouchhhh...

the culprit

Jack Reacher

I didn't watch the first installment of this movie but when husband asked me if we could watch last Tuesday, of course, I obliged. I like Tom Cruise, plus action movies, too. 

And we're glad we didn't miss this movie. It was intense and action packed, indeed.

Bluetooth earphones

It was just a casual conversation. I told my husband that I think I need one because while I was running on the treadmill last Tuesday I was holding my phone while listening to the music to prevent my earphones from falling off. When I was that active in running six years ago, I used headphones. Siguro naka-dalawa rin ako kaya lang nasisira. Wear and tear.

We were in the mall earlier and he surprised me with this... 

I love no occasion gifts. 

the high road

As I was scanning my FB timeline this morning, I was surprised to see a High school classmate post- a pic of a girl she labeled as home wrecker. She did this to serve as a warning. I understand her hate and anguish being a wife and Mom also. Some people really crosses the line-mapa lalaki yan o babae. I prayed that she'll have proper discernment and support that she'll need during this times.

Feeling...

Because of yesterday's rigorous fitness activity, I'm...

but one step stronger!

Amazed with today's candy colored sunset. One of those days that you're glad you stopped whatever you're doing and decided to just stare...

Inferno and Bakit Lahat ng Guwapo may Boyfriend

It seems we missed watching movies in the theater that in a span of a week we watched two current films. 

Last week(Monday), while having dinner husband asked me if we could watch Inferno by Tom Hanks. We headed to the mall and caught the last full show. I must say we're more impressed with the first two Dan Brown movies than this one.

catch me if you can

I'm happy that I didn't stop and didn't run out of breath. Almost 5 km today!

First thirty minutes...

brisk walked here most of the time

then the next thirty...

then ran the entire time...

After 10 mins of stretching, I was off to the grocery. 

thriving

Oooops, I've been neglecting my small urban garden because of other concerns the past few weeks. Yesterday, I managed to have a bit of gardening-- collected dry leaves with my trusted walis tingting(broomstick), cut long and stray Sampaguita stems, weeded out...

Saturday good vibes

Started my day yesterday with this on mind- maging magaan at positibo kahit may mga pinagdaraanang problema o pumangit at magkasakit dahil lagi kang nega, galit o masama ang ugali sa kapwa. Walang taong perpekto pero we always have a choice. 

Plateau anew

I decided to go to the gym yesterday though I'm still recovering from a pesky dry cough and colds over the weekend. What's important to me is that I'm not dizzy at all and I don't feel sluggish or weak to pursue exercise.

ADN Festival 2016

ADN means Aldub nation. It is known that I'm a follower of Aldub loveteam- Alden Richards and Maine Mendoza since day 1. Just click on this link to read my previous posts about them. 

Ginebra surprise

Tonight, I'm one of the millions of Ginebra fans that prayed for their win. My boys have different fave teams. They just watched the last quarter. 

birthday noodles

As I've said in my earlier post, we dined out on my husband's birthday due to some errands. I was still recovering from colds and cough I earned from last week, it was only now that I was able to cook my husband's birthday noodles-Spaghetti in meaty red sauce. I shared it to my Mom and siblings. I just bought two Goldilock's half rolls(Mocha and Ube) for them.

Hubby's natal day 2016

His operation was barely three weeks ago so my plan to have an out of town trip as we always do to celebrate was scratched, understandably. Two months ago, he scheduled for an appointment for his passport renewal without knowing that he'll have an operation last September and incidentally, it ran right smack on his birthday. In addition to this, his driver's license is also overdue. When it rains, it pours indeed.

Messy Frankie

I was able to document yesterday through IG story how our doggie eats. The first time I saw him eat, I was heartbroken. But my husband assured me it was because how his mouth and nose is designed. Anyway, naubos naman lahat nang nasa paligid. Kahit yata isang piraso walang natira. That's how a pug eats.

Pork Binagoongan

We had this for dinner last week. It is one of the optional dishes that you can cook aside from sinigang, adobo, inihaw, afritada or pan fried.

guiltless

After a one hour zumba(yup, two days in a row!) session yesterday I went home directly. I was trying not to window shop because when I checked on my finances towards the end of the year, I realized I didn't meet my expected savings of the year. I have so many unnecessary purchases this last few months(plus health emergencies). I need to keep my wallet close. And one tip is not to linger in the mall, if possible stick to my schedule that is.

Batman says

Convo between my husband(a self-confessed Batman fan) and I last night:

BIB: May dalawang fruit bats umaaligid sa puno ng Atis! (anxious)

Batman: Oo nga malalaki pa. (deadma)

BIB: Marami kasing bunga sa taas di ko na maabot para pitasin.

Batman: Hayaan mo na para sa kanila na yun.

BIB: Natatakot ako. Nangangagat ba sila?

Batman: Ma, huwag ka mag-alala hindi ka naman prutas. 

BIB: Sabi ko nga. (grrrr)

Pitch black

My Tuesday is action packed. Last Friday, I called off my facial appointment just because I binge watched the Netflix series "Stranger Things"(I"ll have a separate post on this). Kaya ayun jampacked today. I deposited at the bank first, then facial/diamond peel and lastly, zumba. Ay meron pa pala, grocery. Mukhang tatlong beses na ko nag-gro-grocery since Thursday ah? Kaya siguro when I weighed myself earlier I was three pounds heavier. Aaargh. A case of "Tinimbang ka ngunit sobra." 

Be kind

There are a lot of stressors around but we should bravely confront it by not letting it consume us. Positive vibes should reign so that we could radiate it to other people instead. 

Be a rainbow in someone else’s cloud. ~Maya Angelou 

Have a great week ahead!

Sunday mix

I started today with blog updates over coffee. I missed out on the last two days. Losing the momentum once again would make me lazy kaya I pushed myself to update.

giving thanks

For the first time in two weeks my husband was able to work. Of course, I have to accompany him in case traffic in the metro becomes unbearable. We were up by 5:30 am. 

Hospital episode

Last September 22 my husband finally had his surgery(neither minor nor major) at a local hospital. I can't disclose much for privacy reasons but I assure you that it's nothing cancerous or critical. It just required immediate attention because it was giving him discomfort already.

Chicken salad macaroni

Though we consider it a classic in our family Christmas dinners as a kid, I rarely prepare this salad. Maybe because I didn't like the aftertaste of mayonnaise. Plus I love prepping baked mac instead. 

This was our merienda for two days. I like it chilled with no overpowering mayo taste. So, I tweaked this recipe a bit.

ran today

It's been a long time since I ran. I think mga 4 1/2 years. I can't remember if I already mentioned it here but my husband and I used to join marathons back in 2009-2011.

I joined 3k and 5K marathons then. In 45 mins I could run at least 7 km with a speed of 8 in the treadmill. There were times that we run also at ULTRA's oval. 

snapchat

Nilagang Beef Bulalo (Stewed Beef shank)

It's a rainy day today. Hmmmm... seems what I cooked for lunch is on point. Habagat rains call for something hot and soupy. I'm missing my fave cabbage and Baguio beans here because I thought I could drop by the wet market this morning. Oh well...

Monday motivation

I was hesitant if I will go or not. My husband has a check up(final) and I want to accompany him but he insisted that he can do it by himself na raw. He'll drop me off na lang daw sa mall if I want. I thought I can go to the gym and attend zumba after two weeks of absence. Yesterday, I tried to spin for thirty minutes here at home, but I ended up dizzy and having a migraine the whole day. I needed Paracetamol just to get through the day.  :( 

Senator Dick Gordon

After cooking breakfast and lunch, I started prepping for today's grind- bank errand, check up for my husband, zumba and grocery shopping. 

I've been following both Senate and Congressional hearings for the past few weeks and caught it today once more. I like that Senator Gordon took over the Chairmanship of Extra judicial killings hearings. He is objective, calm and speaks appropriately as Chairman of Justice and Human rights.

Reminder

I'm slightly guilty with this, but in my family I'm still the one who is mindful when it comes to using cps especially when we are at the dining table or at the car. 

Don't. Technology is helpful but nothing beats personal interactions and conversations. 

Weekend mode on

After catching the anticipated mass at 6:30 pm today, we had dinner at home afterwards. Husband asked me if we could have some coffee and dessert somewhere near just to unwind.

Posted this on my Instagram story...

Chicken Curry

It's October! After days of monsoon rains and a week of house arrest(this deserves another post soon), it's a great feeling, well at least for me, to wake up to a sunny day outside. Sun worshipper talaga ako. I'm sad whenever we have a gloomy kind of weather.

Anyway, I just want to share what I cooked for lunch today.

end to blog hiatus

Hello! Yes, I'm still here. Sorry for not updating for months.

Well, there are no exact reasons for my hiatus. Maybe it's a mix of laziness, internet's slow pace, change in lifestyle, etc. I can't say I'm too busy because I could always update even here on my phone on a daily basis, but still, I didn't. Writer's block perhaps?