I Want Eyeglasses!

Yup I sure do want eyeglasses! Yeah that's me but those glasses aren't mine, they belong to KC, the one you see at the back hehehe.

We actually went to an optometrist to have a check up to see if I need glasses and to my dismay I had a perfect 20/20 vision. Darn perfect eyes hehehe.

Yeah I actually want to have eyeglasses becuase of the following reasons:

• people with eyeglasses look smart and sophisticated
• I think it's fashionable
• I don't want anyone to see my eyes (but I'm not talking about sunglasses already, Lol!)

Oh well sooner or later I will have to get glasses since I'm always in front of the computer (I'll just cross my fingers hehehe). Other people who have eyeglasses don't really like wearing them and some kids think that it's nerdy and geeky looking, but for me I'd rather be a nerd hehehe.

Midnight Snacks Won't Pack Fat

Ok I have been guilty of sneaking into the kitchen to grab a midnight snack (but only once, I'm so defensive hehehe). What can I do? I was going to bed and my stomach was begging me to eat something. So I did grab something from the refrigerator a Del Monte made recipe "Pizzarap (coined from the words pizza and masarap (yummy)". It was really yummy, it was made from cheese and ham rolled into a pan de sal (a type of bread) but it was more of a taco looking than a sandwhich... I actually had two slices...

Anyway I was guilty and all saying that I'm trying to loose weight but all I do is eat and eat and I ate at midnight when my metabolism is lower. But! Hear me out peepz! I have a scientific research to back me up!

According to Daniel J. Denoon, Midnight Snacks Won't Pack Fat! Activity and not meal timing is the key to weight control. You see they did these experiments with monkeys (since they are very similar to us) and they compared if nighttime meals made the monkeys heavier as compared to monkeys who have midday snacks.

Guess what? No change at all. Both monkeys still became fat. But some stayed lean because they were more active (monkey exercise, Lol!). And for those who believes that eating late at night makes you fat, that is a myth!

"If it were true that nighttime eating made you fat, everyone in Spain would be obese -- because they don't eat dinner until 10 p.m." as said by Leslie Bonci, MPH, RD

So hurray for me! A scientific study saved me from my "lapse of judgement" hehehe. Anyway I still have to look at what I eat though... I just hope there's an easier way to loose weight.

Update: Anyway, although you can have that midnight snack, please do try to sit awhile and don't go to bed directly as you might have another problem and it's not gaining weight... it's gastric reflux. It's when what you ate goes back to your esophagus because gastric acid (which is stronger when there is food) burns the esophageal sphincters which then leads to our heartburn. Also try sleeping lying at your left side so that the normal anatomical position of the stomach would help prevent the sphincter from being burned.

I'm Loving Natasha Bedingfield

The first time I have heard Natasha Bedingfield sing was on a Pantene commercial were Ruffa Gutierrez was saying she was beautiful and glamorous (which she really is) and the song was "Unwritten" by Natasha and the song was perfect for the commercial. It showed beauty and it really sets the mood.

But recently I have discovered another Natasha Bedingfield song that I have fallen in love with. Listen to this song and guess what song this is (oh you can click in the pause button at the upper left corner of my blog to hush little David Archuleta for a while hehehe):

If you haven't guessed what that song is then here's the lyrics:

I got a pocket, got a pocketful of sunshine.
I got a love, and I know that it's all mine.
Oh.

Do what you want, but you're never gonna break me.
Sticks and stones are never gonna shake me.
No.

Take me away: A secret place.
A sweet escape: Take me away.

Take me away to better days.
Take me away: A hiding place.

I got a pocket, got a pocketful of sunshine.
I got a love, and I know that it's all mine.
Oh.

Do what you want, but you're never gonna break me.
Sticks and stones are never gonna shake me.
No.

I got a pocket, got a pocketful of sunshine.
I got a love, and I know that it's all mine.
Oh.

Wish that you could, but you ain't gonna own me.
Do anything you can to control me.
Oh, no.

Take me away: A secret place.
A sweet escape: Take me away.

Take me away to better days.
Take me away: A hiding place.


There's a place that I go,
But nobody knows.
Where the rivers flow,
And I call it home.

And there's no more lies.
In the darkness, there's light.
And nobody cries.
There's only butterflies.

Take me away: A secret place.
A sweet escape: Take me away.

Take me away to better days.
Take me away: A hiding place.

Take me away: A secret place.
A sweet escape: Take me away.

Take me away to better days.
Take me away: A hiding place.

Take me away: A secret place.
To better days take me away.

Take me away to better days.
Take me away: A hiding place.

The sun is on my side.
Take me for a ride.
I smile up to the sky.
I know I'll be all right.

The sun is on my side.
Take me for a ride.
I smile up to the sky.
I know I'll be all right.

I love it! It really sets the mood, it's so empowering. I love the way she mixes soul, R&B, and Pop just like little David Archuleta. I can't wait for their duet!

I'm Not Here

I have a confession to make. My last posts about my doggie, Missy, and even this one are all "future-dated posts" meaning they were made in the past but only published now. You see I'm currently offline right now and I am somewhere in the middle of nowhere with no internet connection. But don't worry I'm not stranded or anything just happens that WiFi hotspots are not that hot in the Philippines (lol!).

Anyway I'll be gone for two weeks I guess. My family and I flew to Manila last May 7, 2008 and it's the 10th now so were still in Manila somewhere attending some seminar as a prerequisite to our flight to Canada then at May 16 we're going to fly to Cebu for another seminar. Wow what a week this would be. Plus we have to visit our cousins in the provinces who we haven't seen for a long time and we won't be seeing them again for another long time. But the best part of moving is buying new clothes (lol!). I just hope that all my clothes stays at my baggage limit.

Oh well. You'll hear from me soon guys and in the mean time I bring to you more of my "future-dated posts" hehehe.

The Reunion

Here are the three special doggies that I have been talking about in my precious posts:

This one is Puppy. She's the mother of all doggies (joke ^_^). She's Missy's and Polly's Mom:

And here is Polly, Missy's Sister:

And of course my beloved angel: MISSY!

The three doggies were just like people when they met each other. I don't know why but it seems that they had forgotten that they once played with each other. Maybe their scents already changed or what. But anyway just like humans, they were checking each other out and trying to size each other. Puppy, Missy's mom was very aggressive towards Missy but a little later Missy barked back at Puppy and that instant Puppy knew that Missy is not to be belittled. She may be the skinniest but she's the most experience d fighter (joke! Missy is a lover not a fighter, Lol!).

But unlike people who talk behind each others backs and back bite each other, dogs tend to express what they truly feel. Missy does not want to be sniffed around and licked so she tends to bark out if she's irritated. But they don't bite each other, so that's good.

So my beloved Missy... hope you have fun in your new home. Don't worry about us ok? I love you my Missy pooh! ^_^

The Love of a Dog Part 2

Just recently the new owner of Missy sent my mom a text message and told her that Missy was ok. She was eating well and she was getting along well with her mom and sister. But there are times when she gets lonely and she sits in front of the door crying and sniffing expecting that my mom and me would return and pick her up.

It's really sad to know that Missy is lonely but I know that in time she will slowly adjust to her current situation. And she has her mom and sister to play with so she will never be lonely plus her new owner (also her original owner, took care of her as a puppy) loves her so much and will take care of her well.

A Long Week Schedule

Hey this is my first tag ever for this blog and I have to thank the Taong Ninja na si Sendo! This tag is about making a list of things to do that's expected go get criss-crossed anytime this week.

I had a hard time coming up with a list because although I know what to expect but I don't have a clear schedule as to when these things will happen.

But enough chit-chat and on with my list ^_^:

• Fly to Manila
• Get picked up at airport by uncle.
• Go to Makati to leave our baggages at my mom's cousins condo
  
• Go to Quezon to visit my cousins that I haven't seen for a long while
• Go back to Makati
• Attend a 2 hour peer-counseling/seminar by the Canadian embassy
• Explore the city.
  
• Go shopping for new clothes c/o Mom (yeay!)
• Fly to Cebu
• Don't know if we'll go and stay at a hotel or at my Aunt's house.
• Attend another seminar
• Explore the City
• Fly back to Cagayan de Oro
• I'm home!

Well I really don't have a hectic schedule as Sendo does but it's quite hard to look forward to things that are unexpected. Plus I'm going to be stressed out at meeting new people (in person) hehehe. Yup you guessed it, I'm not that social hahaha but not to the point of being antisocial hehehe. I like people I do, well if they're nice and respectful to me but I'll save this for another post. ^_^

And for this first tag in my blog, I'd think I'll actually tag other people hehehe. I'll tag Juliana, Zhoe Wynz, Julia, Tweety, Ijal, Marie, and anyone else who would like to do this tag. Hey at least you get to plan what to do right? hehehe. Happy Planning everyone! ^_^

The Love of a Dog

Last May 4, 2008 (Sunday), was the day when we would return my dear Missy to her original owner. It was still 8 am and Missy never knew that this would be the last time that we would ever see her. Our neighbor was very kind enough to help us bring Missy down at Cagayan de Oro. Missy was never used to traveling so she was very afraid indeed. I could notice that she was very stressed out because she was salivating. I have noticed that when she gets stressed or tired (from running around) she always salivates. She was very restless and just stuck her head out of the multicab (a 4 wheeled vehicle here in the Philippines) for some air. I was afraid that she would jump out so I placed my arms around her and to my surprise she actually cuddled into my arms. It was here that I knew that I was really going to miss her.

She surrendered everything and I know that she completely trusted me and she just laid there on my arms. This was one of those moments that I know that she actually had affections for me. I'm not sure but I guess somehow she knew that this would be the last that we would see of each other.

To be continued...

My New Signature

Hi it's been a while since my last post. I have been a bit preoccupied with packing and all (packing daw, hehehe). Anyway as I have been saying before it is really great to visit other bloggers because:

1. You learn some new and interesting things.
2. You meet new friends.
3. You get fresh and new ideas on how to improve your blog.

Well I had done all of the three listed above and the new improvement in my blog may have to be this signature at the end of my post. Yup! i have seen several bloggers having their signatures at the end making their posts more personal and more human so I thought I'd try it and I have to say that I love this addition to my blog's design. ^_^

If you're wondering, that's not really my handwriting (mine looks too bad to show hahaha). Why don't you guys try mylivesignature.com to get your own personalized signature at the end of each post. ^_^

Natasha Bedingfield Hugs David Archuleta!

I have to thank Juliana for informing me of this event since I wasn't able to watch American Idol during the elimination night. I just love Natasha Bedingfield! I most especially love her "Unwritten" song.

So you hear her singing Pocketful of Sunshine and at the very end before she exits she crosses the stage again and asks if she could say hi to David. She was approaching and David Cook stood up (they say he stood up because he's a gentleman but I guess he stood up because he though Natasha wants to say hi to him, Lol). It was so cute of Natasha to act like a teenage schoolgirl David Archuleta fan and hug him and kiss him. Guess David was a bit shocked with what just happened hahaha. To make things worst Ryan Seacrest told Natasha that David wants to take her to the prom and guess what Natasha said? She has a dress ready hahaha!

Lucky little David! If only I had his looks and his talents girls would want to hug me and kiss me hehehe.

Here's the video:

Anyway I've noticed that Paula Abdul really loves dancing, I think she dances in every song that's upbeat, it's so cute. I really like Ryan because he loves placing people under the hot seat hehehe. Imagine he asked Simon Cowell to judge Natasha's performance. I wonder how the world would react if he did? But he was smart enough to refuse, I really sensed that he was uneasy with that situation.