What's been up

Oh I haven't been updating!

I honestly don't feel that comfortable blogging here yet. And even though the hits says otherwise, I don't think anyone is reading! Post comments kasi :( Hahahaha

Anyway so what's been up:

1. iPhone OS 3.0 is loooooooove



Woopeee! Even though the already-too-little memory got even more little because of disk partitioning, its all goooooood! :) I'm so happy with this update. I especially like the cut-copy-paste and the shake-to-undo typing features for text messaging. And finally, there is a Spotlight search on the phone! Its just like a Mac OS now. I loooooove it.

2. I've been living like a robot. The events in my daily life has been the same routine these past couple of months. Gym. School. House chores. Run. RPM. Gym. School. House chores. Run. RPM.

I am in my gymaholic phase again so I've been nowhere but there (and school). I haven't seen my closest friends in a long time.

Anyway, gym life is fun. My gym friends are the best--I can hang out with them all day long, especially Stephie my evol twin!

I also love my personal trainer, Ace. Almost everyone in the gym calls him 'Sir Ace', but not me! He is either Papa Ace or BFF. Hahahaha! He is this ultra conceited person who is in love with himself--JOKE LANG HAHAHAHA, no, he's the best PT ever!! Even though there are times that I really feel like fainting when we workout, he will just tell me sternly "CHESCA, INTENSITY, INTENSITY! BAWAL MAHILO!" Hahahaha wtf, bawal daw mahilo! Hahahahaha! Bawal rin mag rest at uminom. He is the modern day Nazi.

Pero okay lang, what would I do without him? Like earlier today, I had to workout super early so I had to train by myself, and look what I did:


Hahahahaha :-) I ended up doing cardio lang. Working out is boring without BFF.

Steph, Js, Rozelle, and Kriscel are my favorite girls in the gym. Rozelle, or Achie, is an amazing PT and yogi! Kriscel is the amazing diet guru (in-house nutritionist); while Steph and Js are fellow members, and fellow groupies of Hannche HAHAHAH hi Hannche if you ever stumble upon this blog!

Dino is apparently my rumored boyfriend. The people who cooked this up are probably the annoying members who hang around the gym the entire freaking day. Excuse me lang ha, grade 4 si Dino kakapanganak ko pa lang hahahaha. I like hanging out with him because he is gullible and always treats me wherever. Joke lang sa gullible Dino hahaha! :P

And lastly--for those who've been reading my old blog--do you guys remember Jeremy? Si Shweetie! Hahaha. I miss him a LOT!!!


There he is in the Arab version of the FF uniform. Hahaha. Adidas sila dun, unlike dito na Nike. I stole this picture from his Facebook but I watermarked it na rin.

3. The other day, I received a tangible gift from God.

As I was emptying my locker, I found a box of energy bars. I haven't been eating real food and this must be God's way of telling me to stop this insanity. When I found the package, I was like, "I hear ya Lord, I hear ya..." hahaha.

4. Gas price is really kicking my ass. Its near the vicinity of 40 pesos per liter again! I can feel poverty. Yung kotse ko pa naman laging lasing sa gas huhuhuhuhu. Buti pa siya palaging busog, ako palaging gutom, hehe. But I'd rather be poor than commute! Commuting is such a hassle for me because of my 5-hour break ng TH. I bring my entire house with me so how can I do that and ride the MRT? Diba diba diba? And due to the outbreak of the sensationalized swine flu, I don't want to be too close to a bunch of strangers and risk getting infected. Haha

5. Friday nights are T-gang nights but I think I'll pass this time. I am swamped with school work and errands! Bummerrrrrrrrr. I really miss the T-gang!! :(


(Incomplete) At Yeye's birthday!


Technohub nights! This I think was during midterms; my face spelled out STRESS.


Vincent being his usual, abnoy self. Hahaha.

T-gang are:

Sam Mallari
Vince Madrid
Nica Peralejo
Kaye Gayos
Andy Magas
Kay Isabedra
Ye Gumabao
and yours truly!

Why T-gang:

It means Technohub gang because we hang in there a lot. We just think T-gang sounds funny.

Aaaaaah I miss everyone!!!

Running

"Sometimes it's hard to keep on running
We work so much to keep it going
Don't make me want to give up"

Running by No Doubt

I've always loved running.

Aside from keeping me happy and energized througout the day and diverting my attention from the irksome current events in my life; running is helping me reach my fitness goals, one step at a time.

I used to run everyday—outdoors or even just on the treadmill. I stopped for a while because I got addicted to RPM and did that regularly instead. Now that I am off the bike for a while, I went back to running. I've been doing 10k every other day while I engage in cross training on the days that I don't. I hit my best 10k time last Friday, 66 minutes! I died a few moments later.

The other day, a real runner friend of mine talked to me about Chondromalacia Patellae or what most people refer to as the runner's knee. He really scared me! He advised me to take some preventive measures as early as now, hence, this thing strapped under my knee:


An ounce of prevention is better than a pound of cure daw kasi, haha!

Running is love. I'm pushing myself to do better. Hard to imagine, but when you have a running buddy like my evol twin, Steph, it becomes fun!

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Kanina while checking out Nike stuff, my eyes glimmered when I saw this padded capri cycling pants. I fell in love with it, I knew I had to buy it! When I tried it on though, I had second thoughts because it looked almost the same as the running pants that I have. HAHAHA not that I care more about how it looks like pero yeah maybe. Hahaha! Its a bit pricey (P1500) for something that looks so... simple.

I didn't buy it. But I'll probably come back for it because I really seem to like it (because I'm still thinking about it now, haha darn it I'm even blogging about it) Kasi I'm wondering if it would really ease the 'pain' of sitting on the saddle hahaha.

ERGH NIKE FLU I HATE THE NIKE FLU.

Stepping out of my comfort zone

In lieu of my revamped cardio program, I am stepping out of my comfort zone; which means no RPM for a while. This is immensely disappointing.

RPM™ is a 50-minute indoor cycling class based on outdoor riding. You ride to inspirational music over the equivalent of 20-25 kilometres of varied terrain, controlling the intensity of your workout with a resistance dial and pedal speed. (source) RPM is my natural high. I can't believe I'll be off the bike for at least a month!! I am gonna miss it so much, especially the classes of my favorite instructors, Hannche and John R!

Papa Ace just so you know, you are hurting my feelings, but I will comply nonetheless because I might be dethroned as your favorite. Hmm although I know that won't happen ;P Hahahaha. I will because I trust you and I am under your thumb anyway. Argh ka!

I'm not a fan of statement shirts

but I think I want one of these:





From Spot.ph

This just in!

Omigod. Is there a cure for the Nike Flu?


Pink, white, and purple-striped sleeveless tee layered with a white Dri-FIT mesh top. I LOVE ITTTT


The logo is embroidered in HOT PINK pa. Hay, it was love at first sight.

I got it from Nike Park Glorietta this afternoon. It is new as in NEW, hahaha cause it was delivered to the store this morning lang. Other Nike Park branches don't even have it yet! It caught my attention when I saw two salesladies raving about it, talking about how they would have to have it soon blablabla. Deep inside I was like, "Me toooooo!" haha so there. Kadiri ang excited sinuot ko na yan kanina rin during my training hahaha!

DLSU Announces First Case of A(H1N1)

From the Office of the President and Chancellor
Have replies sent to cora.medina@dlsu.edu.ph

Date: 3 June 2009
To: The Academic Community
Fr: Br. Armin A. Luistro FSC, President and Chancellor
Re: Confirmed case of Influenza A and campus closure

De La Salle University announces the closure of the campus from June 4 to 14, 2009 in view of its first confirmed case of the Influenza A H1N1 virus. Based on existing Department of Health Guideline on A (H1N1) in schools, DLSU will reopen on June 15.

The case is a female foreign student who arrived in the country on May 12. DOH confirmed today, June 3, that the student contracted the virus.

The student has been admitted in a healthcare facility and is being closely monitored by medical practitioners.

DLSU officials have met with DOH Secretary Dr. Francisco T. Duque III and are closely coordinating with other Department of Health key personnel regarding the case.

Prior to the incident, the University has instituted campus-wide precautionary measures such as information dissemination regarding the Influenza A H1N1 virus.

During the closure period, the Academic Community is advised to monitor flu-like symptoms, to stay away from crowds, and to practice good hygiene. If symptoms appear, the person should immediately seek medical attention. They should also inform the University Clinic of their condition by sending their full name and ID number through email at clinic@dlsu.edu.ph.

The community is also advised to regularly check the DLSU website at www.dlsu.edu.ph/Influenza_bulletin for updates and developments on the issue, and announcements on the rescheduling of University events and activities, etc. For inquiries, the Marketing Communication Office may be reached at 526-5913 during office hours.

Reminders:

• Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze. Throw the tissue in the trash after you use it.
• Wash your hands often with soap and water, especially after you cough or sneeze.
• Alcohol-based hand cleaners are also effective.
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth. Germs spread this way.
• Try to avoid close contact with sick people.
• Stay home if you are sick for 7 days after your symptoms begin or until you have been symptom-free for 24 hours, whichever is longer. This is to keep from infecting others and spreading the virus further.

What is the best technique for washing my hands to avoid getting the flu?
Washing your hands often will help protect you from germs. Wash with soap and water or clean with alcohol-based hand cleaner.

What should I do if I get sick?
If you become ill with influenza-like symptoms, including fever, body aches, runny or stuffy nose, sore throat, nausea, or vomiting or diarrhea, you should stay home and avoid contact with other people, except to seek medical care.

If you have severe illness or you are at high risk for flu complications, contact your health care provider or seek medical care. Your health care provider will determine whether flu testing or treatment is needed.

Taste Australia

There is a new section at the grocery of Trinoma filled with healthy food from Australia.







I bought blueberry cookies:

Omigod, my Papa Ace will frown at me if he reads this. Hahaha Papa Ace relaks! This thing has low glycemic index, is only 100 calories per serving, and is high in dietary fiber, haha! :)