Weekender 04: Australian Open 2019 and Intermittent Fasting

I’ve been watching the Australian Open for almost two weeks now . It’s not a secret that tennis is my spectator sport. Mas gusto ko siya panoorin instead of actually playing it since the late 90’s. I like that a few young and very good ones are emerging like Naomi Osaka, Nikki Kyrgios and Stef Tsitsipas. But they have to wait, my faves are still reigning~ Novak Djokovic, Rafa Nadal and Roger Federer. Their time will come.

Stefano Tsitsipas

At the Men's single finals yesterday, Novak Djokovic emerged as the champion. It was his seventh. As much as I love Nadal, si Novak ang manok ko. It feels good that he's back on being World no. 1 after suffering from an injury and a surgery last year. In the women's division, 20 year old Naomi Osaka of Japan bagged the trophy.

Rafa Nadal and Novak Djokovic (ctto)

Weekender 03: Seafood and Ribs Warehouse, Coco and Mom's health

Getting back to my exercise routine(at least 3-4x a week) was one of my agendas last week. I went last Wednesday for a workout but after completing my first 30 minutes on the elliptical machine, I got bored. On a regular day, I would gladly do it for an hour. I decided to join the zumba class instead which was about to start. I didn’t realize I miss dancing that much. I really had fun. It’s been two months since I stopped attending the zumba classes. In exchange, I was diligently working out pre-Christmas with pigging out during the holidays as my motivation. Haha.

My husband fetch me afterwards. We tried visiting SM North Edsa’s newest building, the North Towers for a change.

Super Blood wolf moon

Being a "look at the moon" kind of person, I didn't realize I took a shot of this lunar phenomenon Sunday night while I was out in our garden. Wala nagandahan lang talaga ako sa kanya. In my mind, it was incredibly huge for a full moon, so I took my phone and captured the moment. My intention was to put it in my IG story but I forgot. Sa twitter ko na lang nalaman about it. Funny.

Scoliosis and Yoga

I can’t remember if I mentioned here already that I have mild scoliosis. This is one reason why exercise has been part of my lifestyle since my 20’s. It won’t be cured but through proper exercise, I get to strengthen my bones and prevent getting Osteoporosis in the future. 

Stretching one’s body properly is one major concern. I learned that I cant do na pala some Yoga poses because of my scoliosis. 

These poses are advisable and can be done pre and post exercise...

More about Scoliosis and Yoga in these article...

Weekender 02: de-Christmastified, Mom's health and some shopping

Is there ever a word "de-Christmastify"? Well, I just invented it. :D

One word that will describe my Monday last week. I finally had the courage to undress my tree and washed it. Everything that will remind us of Christmas is already tucked away in their respective boxes and cabinets.

Weekender 01: new year meet up and new specs

One of my best friends asked me last Christmas thru messenger if we could meet up on January 6 for some catch up.  I don't usually go out on weekends to avoid the crowd, but twice a year lang kami magkita, plus my son was in Baguio for the weekend, so I agreed. I'm her daughter's Ninang and we usually do this after Christmas for lunch out and gift giving. This was also my signal to dye my hair(last time was five months?) after days of procastination. I'm really too lazy to head to the salon. So I did it myself with a little help from my husband who was unwilling initially. Haha.

2019 goals

Last year, my prime goal was to save up. Medyo nag-fail ako doon. I intend to outdo it this year. I was able to save up but unfortunately, I didn't reach my expectations. My goal to continue with my fit lifestyle was reached but not as good as my statistics last 2017.

For 2019, I want to accomplish the following with flying colors...

* save, save, save!

* travel to a dream destination on my 50th. locally, to a beach destination I've never been to

* post regularly here on my blog(weekenders, not daily para mas achievable)

* buy a dining table or a lazy boy

* follow religiously a healthy diet

* more bonding with my Mom

* to be more tolerant with my husband and son
* be kind to myself(ok lang hindi perfect at times)

* attend a formal cooking/baking class

* minimize shopping for teacups, tableware :D

New Year 2019

This year's celebration was a bit gloomy. Raining incessantly days before the last day of 2018 dampened my spirit.  Akala ko Christmas lang uulan pero due to typhoon Usman, pati rin pala New Year. I think this would be the first time that we'll celebrate it with rain pouring outside. So paano na ang fireworks? It will be a boring New Year's eve, I thought.