My Journey

Is it true that a fat loss supplement can also be used to gain weight?  I was told that it can also be used to gain weight but you have to take it before meal and if you want to lose weight,  it’s  vice versa.  I think I have to do some research on this one and find out what content/s of this products make it work both in gaining and losing weight just by taking the supplement before or after every meal.  I’m really wondering why? And wants to prove if it’s really true, hehehe… Come to think of  it, it’s as if you’re using a skin product which can make you looks fairer and at the same time can be used to make you tan.  Well, well, well…I guess it’s still better use those products for their intended use.

On my way back home from school, while riding on a jeepney, there were two ladies in front of me talking about ways on how to lose weight.  They were talking about various fat burner, slimming pills, workout etc.  When it’s almost  a hopeless thing for me to gain weight, there were these people who want the other way.  If only they can share with me their excess weight, I would gladly accept.  Hehehe…I don’t know if it’s really hard to lose weight or  it  is just because of  lack of discipline, like having a regular workout or be cautious about their diet etc.  Well, they say that I’m lucky because I am able to enjoy eating everything I want without having to worry about getting big!  Hmmm… I guess that’s one of the advantages of having a fast metabolism but then again, I still want to gain a bit more.

It’s Valentine’s Day and we all have to be happy and celebrate!  It’s Chinese New Year and we have to attract positive energy, prosperity, good health and wealth! Hehehe…Today, I sacrificed 3 things in preparation for a better future.  It’s a Sunday which is supposed to be a family day, Valentine’s Day and Chinese New Year.  When almost everyone is having a Valentine’s date, I’m sitting inside the classroom attending my classes, listening to my professors and trying to absorb as much information as I could.  I know it would be really hard going back to school while working but I know it’ll be worth it.  And so, despite the hectic schedule, stressful examination and lack of good sleep… I’m still  keeping  a positive outlook in life, a happy heart and a smile which I personally believe are the best medicines among the best wrinkle creams in town.  No kidding, my classmates thought I was just a newly grad!

Random word for the day which I found in the dictionary is breeches.  Got a bit confused with the spelling though.  Is it breeches or britches?   Have to find out…here’s what I got.  The former refers to an item of male clothing which cover the body from the waist down, with separate coverings for each leg, usually stopping just below the knee, though in some cases reaching to the ankles while the latter which basically means the same, just reflects a common pronunciation, and is often used in casual speech to mean trousers or “pants”.  It’s worn in America in the late 18th century.  And oh, by the way…it’s also an underwear worn by men and women.  Sounds interesting huh!

Ouch! Had my workout again after 4 months.  I have no choice but to use the remaining months of my fitness club membership.  Haven’t utilized it for 4 months and I was charged Php2,000 per month.  So, I decided to cancel my membership and just used the remaining 2 months.  Surely, I’m gonna miss the gym especially the sauna and the group exercise namely retro & body jam.  But I have to give it up because it isn’t practical anymore.  I have heard of home gyms and started thinking if it’s a good idea to just buy equipments and do the workout at home.  Or better yet, just do the traditional exercise haha! Less cost but definitely takes a lot of discipline and will power.  And knowing myself, well…I will just end up eating and sleeping! It’s a good thing (is it?) I have  a really fast metabolism.  Honestly, sometimes I want the opposite of it, why? because I wanted to gain weight!  But then again, I have to be thankful because I’m in good health.

Being a woman, I am very particular about my skin especially my face.  I used to have a pimple free face until my university years.  But when I started working, that’s the time that I started to have pimples as well.  Probably because working is more stressful than studying, hehehe… I tried having facial treatments in various facial salons and it worked for quite some time.  Just a few months ago, I started having pimples on my forehead again.  The main reason is because I got my hair cut really short and started to irritate my face plus I haven’t had my regular facial cleaning.  And so I had to see a dermatologist this time.  I found one in Marikina and started my treatment for 3 months.  She gave me various medicines like acne solutions, toner, moisturizer, serum and sunblock which I have to re-apply every 2 hours and then every 4 hours and eventually twice a day (one in the morning and the other one in the evening).  Sometimes I feel lazy applying those medicines but I have to be patient.  Now, I got a better result! All I have to do now is to maintain it. And that would mean an expense!  Don’t ask me how much I spend on them.

School year is almost over and my mom just told me that my niece/god daughter is an achiever and would ask for a gift as a recognition for her hardwork and good performance at school.  When I was at her age, I was a top performer at school too, and I wanted to have brick game (well, that definitely reveals my age! hehehe…).  But my parents wouldn’t allow me to have one.  Not until I became a constant honor student.  That’s when my aunt working in Manila gave me one.  I was so happy despite the limited time of playing, like every weekend only or after I have finished all my homeworks and projects.  That’s how our parents trained us with regard to our study habit and it paid off.  Now, this niece of mine is hoping to receive a playstation 3 this coming recognition day and I’m contemplating if  it’s right to give her one.  She really wanted it so badly.  I guess it won’t be a distraction in her studies for as long as her parents/guardian would let her use it with moderation.   So, I’d probably give her one. Oh, by the way…let me check the price first, hahaha! I might be needing help from my brother (extra cash).

I’ve been working in my present company as a Financial Analyst for almost 3 years now and there came a point in time when I wanted to find a job that will showcase my talent in other field.  There are of course a lot of jobs available  when you look on the net, newspapers, billboards, job sites etc.  But I guess this is where I  really belong!  In the field of accounting and financial analysis, hehehe… No regrets that I am here.  Besides, I really have great working and personal relationships with both my bosses and colleagues which is very rare.  I’m sure a lot of you would agree with me, right?!?!  It’s either you have good working and personal relationships with your boss but not with one or more of your colleagues or vice versa.  Having said that, I’m proud to let everyone know that indeed, I am blessed.  And guess what?!?! Flexi working hours and a great work-life balance paved way to another chapter in my life… I am now back to school!

First Exam: 15/20 (75%) – I thought it was an easy exam, but I just landed 5th.

Second Exam: 15/20 (75%) – A tricky exam, I thought I won’t make it but there were just two of us who made it.

Third Exam: 42/50 (84%) – I’m confident that I will passed but didn’t expect to rank 2nd among the 3 students who passed.

Fourth Exam: Just what I thought it would be…it’s really BLOODY! Out of 11 items, I’m not even sure if I will be able to get at least 9 correct answers in order to pass…

Still thankful though…better luck next time, pray a lot and study really HARD!