How to Have a Healthy Self Image

My boss who is a Christian invites a pastor once a month to conduct a bible study class for us. It was one bonding activity in the workplace and we like the new pastor as his lectures contains ways on how we can apply the teachings in our daily lives. Our first lesson tackled ways on how to have a healthy self image.

Let me share with you the 12 steps:

1. Believe that you are unique and valuable
2. Improve your outward appearance
3. Be inspired by stories of successful people
4. Get a regular dose of God’s word.
5. Build confidence by succeeding in little things first.
6. Be cheerful always.
7. Regularly do acts of kindness.
8. Surround yourself with positive people
9. Focus on building your strengths
10. Avoid things that lead to bad habits.
11. Learn new things regularly.
12. Turn your fears into power.

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I Attended the 5th Blogging Summit

This is quite a late post (had to deal with extra workload and bad internet connection lately).

I attended the 5th blogging summit last Saturday with my friend, Andy. Andy and I decided to go to the summit just the morning of the event. Andy had nowhere to go to that day and I don’t want to stay at home with nothing to do (husband has to work). Luckily I was feeling fine that Saturday so before heading to his workplace, my husband accompanied me to UP Diliman where I met Andy.

Just like the 4th blogging summit (I was also present), the event was very well-organized. I am happy to see the persons behind the blogs that I enjoy reading. Andy who was a first timer was impressed with the seminar and seems grateful that I told her about it. Well we were only there for the morning session because I had to accompany my mom to the bank later that day.


Nevertheless, I was able to pick up valuable blogging tips and lessons. Here are some of them:

A blog is an expression of yourself so write what you want and be true!

As for blog ethics, there are no rules really. Blogging is all about taking responsibility.

As bloggers, we must strive to create value.

Don’t get distracted with the reasons why you started blogging in the first place. Don’t get lost with the fact that a blog is a money making venture.

On blog promotion and traffic generation:
Work on your expertise.
Look for related fields.
Know your audience.
Keep your reputation clean.

The blogging summit is a cool and meaningful event. I admire and appreciate the organizers, speakers, and volunteers. I think I will still be present next year and hopefully will finally be able to attend the blog party by then.

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What Changes After the Wedding?

It was so soon after being married when I learned that I was pregnant that I barely have time to reflect about this new stage in my life. My new status is just creeping into my system just lately. I think it is partly because the excitement just suddenly turned to the growing baby inside me. Don’t get me wrong, my husband and I are so happy when we learned that I was pregnant (especially because I am not so young anymore) but we were just preoccupied with the thoughts of how to cope with it along with all our plans and dreams.

Well lately I’ve been thinking if marriage has changed me and I can say that it is slowly changing me and all is for the better. Among other things, my surname has changed. Up to now I always forget to use my new surname. It’s hard to just suddenly drop the surname you have been using all your life.

My single friends warned that I might discover some unpleasant things with my husband when we are already living under one roof…and they’ve been inquiring me about it lately. Honestly, if there’s any change, our relationship becomes stronger and better. If my husband was a great boyfriend, he turned out to be a wonderful husband. I on the other hand are struggling to be a good wife…I am still learning the ropes and it’s not so easy as I am not so used to doing household chores. As a single woman, I don’t cook, don’t do my laundry, don’t do anything really. Well I have no intention of turning to be a domestic goddess but I want to at least be knowledgeable and skilled when it comes to this area.

So far marriage has been what I’ve been hoping for and it doesn’t mean that everything has been rosy and perfect. Based from what I remember on a newspaper article before, here are a few guidelines on how to have a happy married life:

Watch the words you used (and the tone of your voice)when talking to and about your spouse. It shows how much you respect each other.

Give each other presents. This will help keep the romance alive and will show how much you appreciate each other.

Be patient with each other. Everybody commit mistakes but no ones like being blamed for it so allow your spouse to create minor mistakes and forgive. So you will also be forgiven when it is your fault.

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Used To’s and Want To's

I am a little sleepy now and as I fight the urge to close my eyes and snooze (because I am at work haha); these thoughts came to my mind. I don’t know I just started realizing that there are things I used to do and think that hasn’t been doing/thinking lately. Along with that come the things that I wish to do. Here are some:

I used to write short stories, poems and the like. It would be nice to be creative again.

I used to think I would never get married. How wrong I was (laughs!)

I used to have a very nice handwriting. People are always impressed when they see my handwriting. But now since I type almost everything, I find my fingers a little clumsy when I write and my handwriting is not as nice as before.

There was also a time when I thought I would never earn a degree (I used to be a confuse college student)

I used to be wary of computers and all those high tech stuff. Now I can barely last a day without going online.

I used to worry and wonder why I look so young. (Back when I was 22, people would say I look 15 (that definitely have changed now)

I used to be wary of credit cards.

My Wants

I want to have more time for reading novels.

I want to be really independent.

I want to be a good cook.

I want to be a good wife and mother.

I want my own business.

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A Few Tips To Get Organized

I am always struggling to be organized and I admire people who seem so controlled. The challenge to keep everything in order and in its place is one of the things I want to impose on myself. So I was impressed when I saw this article and website that features everyday items you can use to help you reduce clutter and get some stuff in its order.

One of the articles feature how one can get organized using everyday items. These are my favorites:

Coat Rack as Jewelry Holder



I am into accessories so I have lots of earrings, bracelets, and necklaces in my jewelry box. Stored this way, the necklaces though can get rumpled or worse broken so this coat rack would be a nice little thing to add in our room so I can take care of my necklaces better.

Magnetic Clip as Recipe Holder



As I have said before, I am slowly learning how to cook and can’t wait to try out the recipes I saw on the net so this magnetic clip to hold my recipe as I cook is a nice suggestion.

Tissue Box as Grocery Bag Holder



We have lots of plastic bags in our house that we keep and recycle as garbage bag. We store them in a huge old basket in the kitchen and though it is okay, this tissue box as plastic bag holder seems a better alternative, looks classier than the old basket.

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Quiet and Rainy Tuesday

The rain showers that started yesterday seemed to have calmed everything, the surroundings and the people. I don’t know if that is just my reaction. But rains during summer although it is a reprieve from the sweltering heat of the past weeks always seem weird and out of place to me.

The heat last weekend was too much for me that I end up having a haircut again. Made my hair even shorter, the length is a little below my chin now. I noticed that lately I am attracted to really short but stylish hair. I love the hair of Suzy Entrata of Unang Hirit. I think I will try that look next time. Maybe after I gave birth or after letting my hair grow a little longer which may take a while.

Anyway back to the rain, here at the office the rain seemed to have quieted the place. It seems to have drowned the unending complains of the people that it is so so hot. The weather is gloomy and the color of the afternoon is pale, so in contrast with the blinding brightness and scorching sunshine. Maybe there is energy from the sun’s rays that is washed down with the outpours.

The gloomy weather makes it deal for snoozing which is made worse by the fact that I am having trouble sleeping at night for the past two days…Makes me crave for soup dishes too.

It is quite unusual to have rain with thunderstorms in the month of April and it made me aware that the summer season is almost over. This is quite early this year because summer rains usually happens during the months of May which I always associate with the fact that summer is about to end. Just like before, the first rains of the summer made me a little sad because it represents the passing of the season, like another pleasant visitor that stayed for a while and left lots of memories but now just have to say goodbye. It also reminds me that I haven’t maximize my summer experience this year, because I am pregnant and can’t travel nor stay out of the sun too much.

Well I think the rainy weather made it an ideal time for me to reflect and I realize that raining or not, there is really no reason for me or anyone to feel sad because there are so many beautiful things in this world and I have so many things to be thankful for.

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What’s Up With Me Lately?

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The past weeks seems to have gone so fast for me. Before I knew it, I am almost 5 months pregnant, halfway through my pregnancy and getting excited and a little nervous each day. Well not so many things happened as I mostly just stayed at home. Here are some of them:

I am a little anxious because I am suffering from bouts of headache, fatigue and nausea lately. Maybe because of the extreme heat nowadays and it is also my body’s way of telling me to get more rest.

I can’t wait to learn if I am a carrying a boy or a girl. Right now, as we are not yet sure of the gender, we have not started to think of a name yet.

Getting hooked up with some websites like Facebook. It is easy to be addicted with the games. I had a virtual farm and pet there. My pet’s name is Tinkerbell and I always run out of points to buy her cool items. I am also into paid to post forums now. I just tried it and I am earning extra bucks from it.

I am not going to join our company outing this summer. Finally I decided that I am not going to join my officemates in the summer escapades of our office this year. Made me quite sad but I just had to let it go. Me and my baby would rather rest.

I am slowly learning how to cook. Maybe all I need is practice. I have been searching for recipes on the net and trying it out myself (with the help of my husband). So far so good, far from perfect but it’s a start. I prepared tuna and mushroom spaghetti and chicken afritada. I love the spaghetti and the chicken is okay. I wish I will learn to cook more dishes.

I have two new credit cards. These credit card companies keep calling me to offer new cards for free and without the need for me to apply and submit documents so I just accepted it. It’s a good thing that I am not really a compulsive shopper.

I have been wearing dresses and skirt to work almost everyday. I used to wear jeans everyday so it’s a new thing for me. As a consolation, I get lots of compliment about how cute my outfits are.

Late this week, I started to feel hunger pangs I think almost every hour. So unlike the previous months when I have no appetite. Now, I feel like I can eat a horse ( laughs). Saw this as a good sign.

Finally this weekend is quiet and a little lonely for me because my husband is required to attend a team building activity in his office. He will be away for two days and that just feel like forever (okay I am exaggerating hehe).

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