Suspend-It

Back in my college days, my roommate rented a bike on our last year because she felt that she needed exercise and the campus is just perfect for biking.

The only problem with this scenario is that our apartment doesn’t exactly have a nice and safe parking spot for bicycles.

I recommended her to buy thule bike racks because our family has been using racks from this brand for years and it’s still functioning well up to this date.

The only sad part about this story is that I don’t know how to ride a bike, and I still don’t. So if there’s anyone willing to teach me bike lessons starting tomorrow PLEASE DO SO because I’m starting to get too old to learn how to ride a bike and I don’t want to be my friends’ laughingstock anymore! Hahaha!

Share us your bike riding stories! Have you ever gotten into an accident? My friends seem to have a magnetic aura for those. I’ve seen them evade accidents all the time!

Equestrians give me this weird feeling of intimidation.

Everytime I go to Tagaytay or Batangas and I see horses or people riding them, I have this unnecessary need to rent a horse for a few minutes and ride on its back until my bum hurts.

I don’t know, really, there is just something about horse tacks and equestrian outfits that amazes me so.

Engaging in sports every once in a while is good for the body. We wouldn’t want to live a mundane life without any physical activity, would we? Our body would end up deteriorating without us noticing at all.

Physical activity not only helps us have fun and socialize, it also helps us to maintain our bodies, to put them into good use.

What kind of sports do you engage in? How often do you practice or play? Feel free to comment, I’m willing to try out various games out there, just for the heck of it.

My sister just got married last February, and I just couldn’t stop myself from thinking about grandkids.

Imagine how down I felt when she told me that she and her husband don’t have plans to take care of a kid anytime soon.

I just couldn’t stop myself from thinking how adorable kids are, and how I’d like to just squeeze their chubby little cheeks until they’re all red and even cuter.

I think I fell in love with BOB revolution strollers. They’re just so handy and practical. They make outdoor activities even easier since you can put so much stuff inside them instead of carrying over nine thousand bags while walking a rocky terrain.

I have also heard many good things about this stroller. My friends told me that this is one of the good quality ones, and that it’s worth all your money.

This definitely is one thing all the outdoor freaks and parents out there would love.

Smoking can be someone that makes or breaks a person.

It’s something that can get you hooked easily, and the sad part is, too much of this activity can get you various illnesses such as cancer of the lungs and some other things. I have heard that moderate smoking actually has its benefits, but I’m not entirely sure.

Smoking can be one great way to meet people. Most smokers share their light to strangers with a smiling face.

I guess it’s safe to say that if a smoke shop exists, then there are many smokers in the area.

Just make sure to remember that too much of anything is bad, so smoke moderately!

I have been praying fervently for a work from home setup for the longest time now. Guess what? Early this month, our CEO gathered all the managers for a capacity resolution meeting. A lot of clients are expanding and there are just not enough seats available due to their quick expansion.

Consequently, I was included on the list of people who can work from home. Yipee! ^_^ It’s just what I need – some time to rethink about my work and what I want to do with my life. I almost filed for a one-week leave just to do that.

Now my ultimate work from home problem is this – how to avoid being excessively plump. Although apidex may be of help, but I need exercise as well. In fact, I crave for exercise. Hmmmm… I just might consider barre3 – where ballet barre meets yoga and pilates. I’ll just check the rates this week and see if it fits within my budget. Will keep you posted.

Crap. my family wants to go and do ski vacation. I hate the cold cold cold weather. I’ve always loved the tropics and the beach. The cold weather is just something I dread. And now, they wanna do and dump their faces in ice.

I don’t know a shit about skiing which would most likely mean that my face would really end up on the snow most of the time, so, no, you won’t catch me playing with ice.

My sister said that it’s easy as me surfing the beach except, it’s NOT a beach. I don’t agree to her. First there’s no sun shining on my body, 2nd I’m not almost naked in fact, I’ll pack in more weight making it hard for me to move around with the supposedly ” ice-surfing”, and last but not the least, it’s ICE…it’s freaking cold ice that my face will fall into not gorgeous waves that glistens under the sun. Seriously man, it’s not even close to surfing, not at all.

But it’s six against me, and I simply have no choice the only good thing about it is I’m with the whole family and I can sip hot cocoa while everybody is getting face down first in the snow.

Then again, since I’m already there, might as well make the most out of it. I’ll see if I can somehow finish the beginner’s skiing trail… and maybe avoid hitting snow face down. Could still end up being fun.

21 days left to train for the Condura Run.
Memories of cramming for exams are flashing through my mind.

Think positive.
Remember what Lance Armstrong said in the Nike+ training mp3. “Pain is temporary. Quitting is forever”.
If Tessa Prieto can finish the 21k then so can you.

Think back at what you’ve accomplished so far.
You’ve completed 7 2-minute aerobic intervals on the nordictrac at high inclines and speeds, run circles around other runners in the olympic track, and conquered the Heartbreak Hill in the university.

YOU are almost ready.

Think ahead. Don’t be lazy.
Imagine the flyover and Skyway. They will try to stop you and they will succeed if you even think of slacking off at training.

Breathe. Relax.
Don’t be too competitive. Pace yourself. You are doing this for yourself and ofcourse for the dolphins.

Imagine the that the finish line is near.
The sound of people cheering you on is the sound of success.
That is the moment. The moment that makes everything worthwhile.

Now go. Train. Enough of this psyching-out-yourself thing.

Looks like I am getting my old slim figure back just in time for summer. After doing yoga for just a few days (I started January 4) I noticed my legs toned down a bit. I still have little flabs under my arms but I’m sure by March they’ll all be trimmed down. Me and my friends already have a plan for summer. We are going to Texas and try out horseback riding for the first time. Of course we also thought of the cowgirl fashion so we bought equestrian apparel as early as now for discounted prices.All of us friends always wanted to try that out. We already bored of the beaches and the interstate road trips so we decided to live the rodeo life even for a few days. We will be staying in a friend’s house (barn actually) for three days and learn how to ride horses. My friend who owns the ranch suggested that we also try out Polo, a game which is a cross between soccer and golf, and oh horseback riding. I’m already excited right now. I’ll do my best to get my old figure so that the breeches I bought will look good on me. hehehe.

My company is teaming up with the Bikram Yoga studio located just within the area to promote health and wellness among its employees. They had an orientation about the benefits of Bikram Yoga during our break last Wednesday. Although I already know all of those since I availed of a one-week unlimited trial last October, I attended the orientation to get a good grasp on the rates and promos.

I was not disappointed. They’re giving us a 30% discount for the monthly rate! Hooray! ^_^ I just wish they’d agree to extend the discount to family and friends as well. My friend Mark would really love that especially since he’s been stressed for the longest time. My sister, on the other hand, definitely needs to do yoga to accompany her intake of Fastin. That way, she’ll get toned up while losing weight.

I talked with the HR about the extension of the discounts after the orientation and she said she’ll do her best to include family and friends as well. I’m keeping my fingers crossed on this one. It’d be so much fun if I can do yoga with my friends. 0:D

*sigh* It’s been weeks since I got sick, and although I got my appetite back (more or less), I still need to gain some weight to look and feel healthy.

I’ve been planning on taking swimming lessons since last month. But due to several unforeseen circumstances, and now the extremely rainy weather, that may not happen anytime soon. Which is why I’m leaning towards something indoor… Perhaps Yoga or even just the basic treadmill.

Hmmm… I think I’ll go for treadmill for now. After all, it’s not only indoor, I can also use it at my convenience – even while watching my favorite TV series. ^_^ Now where do I get the money to buy that equipment…