Workout for the Abs

I have been AWOL on my exercises lately. I know I have a lot on my mind and I am busy but those are not valid excuses not to exercise. I have even missed two of my Kundalini yoga classes this week. Unacceptable!

Next week I promise to start on working out again. I checked shape.com for their workouts, especially the one that promises to rid belly fat or an ab makeover. Here's something I think I can do at home.

Knee to Lunge

Raise right knee, then left 20 times to warm up. Next, raise right knee to hip height as you extend arms overhead, palms facing each other.

Lower right foot and lunge left leg back, leaning forward and reaching hands to the floor. Step left foot up and return to start to complete 1 rep.

Plank Tuck

Get on the floor with hands shoulder-width apart and legs extended so your body is straight from head to heels. Lift left leg several inches, toes pointed, then bring knee toward left elbow, rounding your back slightly.

Extend leg, then bring knee toward right elbow on the next rep. Do 6 reps, then switch legs to complete set.

State of

When life is tough, we complain a lot. But when life is good, we couldn't even say a proper thanks. It's unfair, right?

Lately though, I am always in a state of being grateful. I have just come to realize how blessed I really am.

I don't have everything I want but I have everything I need and more.

I have a loving family.

We're all healthy.

We have food in our table.

We could have two or more servings of dessert.

We have nice clothes in our clothes rack.

We have AC to turn on when it's very hot outside.

We have a car to ride when it's too far to walk.

We have work and business opportunities coming our way.

Everything is just right.

And I still don't need night cream on my face.

Seriously, I am in a state where everything is perfect. Knock on wood. Life is great and I couldn't say thank you enough for all the blessings coming our way.

Thank you Lord!

It's the finale

It's Wednesday and it's the American Idol's Finale tonight. Yeehaw! Since we are late in this part of the globe, we'll be able to see the show only later. But that's okay. I can wait.

I am sure Lee would be great tonight! He will be amazing. I know it. LOL!

I do like Crystal but she just doesn't have the same appeal to me as Lee does. Hahahaha!!! Seriously, Crystal is good. She's just not as good as Lee. At least in my opinion.

As if my opinion counts in the vote, right? LOL!

Whatever, I still beLEEve! And besides I have yet to prove to my husband that my choice of a contestant can win the title. It has always been his choice who wins all the time.

So while waiting for time, I'd research about document management software which my dear husband asked me to. I also need to check on some items I ordered from Etsy a while ago.

So until later, okay?

Itch

In one week's time, I only slept through the night last night. I have been sleeping badly the past week because of the urticaria or hives which I probably got from a food allergy.

The red patches have already been gone about three days and at day time, it's not itchy anymore. But night time is a different story.

Once I hit the sack, the itchiness is back! And I couldn't seem to stop myself from scratching my whole body.

And then, I eventually fall asleep at about 11PM, only to be woken up again with the crazy itchiness at early morning. And by then I would be fully awake.

This urticaria/hives is really annoying. But I found something good to all this sleeplessness.

I lost the weight! True. I lost about 1.5kgs already. The weight I gained during our mini getaway is all gone. Yay! And I even lost some more. So this condition has acted like my fat burners of some kind eh? LOL!

I am not joking.

I also haven't been eating much because I am not allowed to eat eggs, fish, bananas, milk, and chocolate.

So since most of the foods have either egg (like bread) or milk (like my coffee), I have eaten less. I just miss my cappuccino though. Sigh.

I will be meeting my friends today at a coffeeshop. Should I dare to eat muffin and drink coffee?

Partnership

Have you checked my Accessories site yet? If you did, you knew by now that I am collaborating (Naks! LOL!) with a local shop here in Phnom Penh called Oro Rosso. It's a relatively new comer to the clothing business but they already have opened two shops. One here in Phnom Penh and the other one is in Siem Reap.

I believe this is a perfect opportunity for me. Oro Rosso eventhough they are new, they are really not new in the business. They had tie ups before with another clothing store so they already know the ins and outs of this business.

Oro Rosso does not carry any jewelry line which makes it a perfect partnership for us.

Most of the jewelries I made will be available there. I mostly make jewelries with gold chains and wires but I also did a silver jewelry like this one.

It's a wire wrapped faceted amethyst gem on a sterling silver chain. It's simple, delicate and perfect for everyday use.

The owner of Oro Rosso mentioned that my jewelries are perfect for their target market, a mix of foreigners and locals.

Let's see where this new venture will lead me.

I am really excited and beaming with a lot of new ideas. I am hoping for the best.

Weekend Blab

Thank God, I feel better now . I had urticaria since last Wednesday. And it's only now that it's clearing up. I think I can sleep through the night tonight.

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I have been sickly lately. And I guess my immune system's really down. I should take it easy. I am all over the place lately, doing all things all at the same time. Tsk. I am no super woman.

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I have some exciting news to share. But you have to go to Josiet Accessories to find out. Hahaha! Plugging galore!

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Didn't I tell you that Lee Dewyze will be in the finals? I guessed it right this time. Hahaha. I am mighty proud of myself. Go, go Lee!

By the way, Does Crystal has a thing for Lee? Hehehe.

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I will be going to Manila on August by myself. Weeeee!!! I will be there to process some banking stuff but I will be shopping as well. It's my birthday anyway.

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I have booked a flight to KL early next year. I sooo miss KL. Thanks to AirAsia, we'll be flying there for less. Got a good deal but I will blog about it in Sam Finds. Hehehe.

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We're also going to Japan. Tokyo, baby! That's for November this year. We'll definitely be in Disneyland. I heard it's bigger than Hongkong. I can hardly wait!!!!!!!! I hope we'd have no problems with the visa though.

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And there goes my weekend blab.

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How was your week everyone? Hope yours was better than mine. Most of the time I was just scratching my whole body because of the urticaria. LOL!

Who is it gonna be

I couldn't wait for Star World's "live" telecast of American Idol later. I think I will cheat and check on the internet.

Will it be Crystal or Casey who's going out? LOL!

I am that confident, Lee will be in the finals after last night's performance. He was just brilliant. I just love him.

I have been watching American Idol for several seasons already and I could say that this is only the time I am really rooting for someone. Well, there was Adam last season. He was also brilliant. But Lee is different.

Maybe because he's cuter? LOL!

Bring on the finals. Because we BeLEEve!!!

New toys

In a material world, these two things are what I want. I may or may not get it but it's nice to dream, right? LOL!

This is LV Delightful MM in monogram canvas. It's not yet out, probably it will be released next month. I like it but I would prefer it in Damier. Hahaha, nangarap pa!

I am not really into electronics but hubby is planning to buy this one. And when he does, makikigamit nalang ako. LOL!

I will be going to Manila on August. I will check these two products and see if our wallet can afford. Hahaha. If not, it doesn't matter much. I can live without it.

Relaxing holiday ever

Wow, it's amazing what three days can do to us. I just came back from a three-day holiday in Kep and I feel like a different person. LOL!

Here's my jumpshot taken at the sailing club area of the resort.

Never mind that I look macho. LOL!

Seriously, I gained about 1kg in 3 days. I stuffed myself with all the seafood I could eat. It was bordering on gluttony. Hahahaha!!!

Next thing I know, I'd probably be ordering plus size lingerie soon unless I do something about my weight.

Today is Sunday. I will take it easy.

Drink your vitamins

I need to be taking my vitamins seriously!

Since January of this year, I have been sick twice already! My immune system must be really so low because I easily catch a flu. And I hate it.

Hubby doesn't get sick easily nor does my son. We eat the same food. I may even eat more vegetables and fruits than them. So why do I get sick easily?

Is it because I stress myself too much? Or my body really needs more vitamins than them?

I remember I had a shot of flu vaccine last year and yet I still had the flu? So what really gives?

Whatever it is, I am going to take my vitamin C everyday from now on. Let's see if I still get the flu, colds or cough easily.

I don't want to get sick always. Being sick makes me lazy. Lazy means no exercise. No exercise means I gain weight. Gaining weight means I crave for more food. And you know what happens next.

Right now, I have gained weight considerably. It's not even funny anymore.

I promise to be healthy and fit from now on.

Next week, I am getting my sexy back plus my health.

Spot the Pink

Lookie! Lookie!

Can you spot my brochure? The one in the middle? The one that's being highlighted in this photo? LOL!

I am so tickled pink seeing my brochure side by side with Phnom Penh's Dining and Drinking Guide.

I went around town today distributing my brochures. I bought several plastic stands where I put the brochures. So far, you can have a copy of the brochure in my three favorite places in Phnom Penh: Brown Coffee, Monument Bookstore and Bamboo Spa.

I will be going around town again on Monday to distribute my one thousand copies. LOL!

After a busy morning, I had a much needed hand and foot massage at Bamboo Spa, of course. I slept almost immediately and was woken up by customers talking about apidexin scam in the other room. Booo! They were talking so loudly as if they were in their own house.

I hate people who are inconsiderate and think they own the whole universe. Grrr!!!

I would have loved to say a piece of my mind to them but I held back. I didn't want to ruin my day.

It was a beautiful day after all.

Pretty things

I have a blister now on my left forefinger and it's because of my beading. But it's okay. Seeing my necklaces looking so pretty makes me happy.

Here are a couple of my new necklaces. These are all posted at my business site, Josiet Accessories.

Rose quartz beads beaded on 12K gold filled wire with gold plated charms.

Fire polished black beads and swarovski gold crystal beaded on 12K gold filled wire. Double strand.

And oh, here's my brochure.

Now, I feel like my business is legit. LOL!

Do check out Josiet Accessories. I am looking at shipping internationally. I hope I find cheap rates.

Early morning wasted

Waking up at 5:00AM on a weekend is pretty hard. I don't know why I booked a tennis game at 6:00AM. Arrrggg!!! Me and my non-thinking self!

So I woke up at 5:20AM today. Got dressed and ready for a tennis game with hubby.

We arrived at the tennis court around 5:50AM. And then we saw the table set-up for a party inside the tennis court. What the?!

We went to the receptionist and told him about the set up inside the tennis court. He doesn't seem to know there is one. He checked and came back to apologize to us. The table set-up is for a wedding later in the day and they couldn't take it out anymore.

I woke up real early just for this. Arrrrgggg!!!!!!

I knew it. I should have just continued my sleep. Even if I want to go back to sleep now, I couldn't sleep anymore. I am wide awake!!!

I thought we'd just go jog around the park since we were dressed up already and I wanted really wanted to burn calories. But halfway to the park, I changed my mind. I was suddenly tired.

Now I am home and I am just reading fat burner reviews instead of doing the deed. LOL!

Next time, I am not booking any early morning tennis game anymore.

It's down to four

American Idol just said goodbye to Aaron Kelly yesterday.

Pic from eonline.com

I thought it was Big Mike who was going home. I mean, he almost went home a month ago if it wasn't for the save. Speaking of the save, I wasn't convinced saving Mike was a good idea. I felt he wasn't worth saving at that time.

Anyway, AI is down to four contestants: Lee, Crystal, Casey and Big Mike.

Who's my bet?

Lee, of course! I have been a fan since the beginning and I am not about to ditch him anytime soon.

He's getting better, sexier and more handsome by the day! Hahaha...kilig mode!

Who do you think is going home next week?

Raise your hands if you're hungry

I don't like what's happening to me. I am turning into a monster eater! I have noticed this couple of weeks, I am constantly hungry. It doesn't matter if I ate a big meal, I get hungry again after about two hours.

Is it because I am busy lately?

Yes, it's true that I am busier than usual but I don't see how that makes me hungry all the time. I don't even work out that much anymore. I only have yoga twice a week and then there's the sporadic 30 minutes work out.

I used to work out a lot before, like a everyday. And it was intense but I don't remember having hunger pangs like I am experiencing lately.

Today on my way to pick up my son from his school, I was so hungry I felt like I was going to pass out. Seriously. I had to stop by a grocery store and buy a slice of bread and water.

My weight is slowly creeping up again on me. I am hating it but I can't seem to do anything about it. I really want to be fit and healthy on my birthday, which is four months away from now.

I only have to work out harder and eat less but it seems to be a difficult job lately.

Hayyz..

One fine day

I love days when I could go to the coffeeshop unhurried. I like sipping my coffee while reading a magazine. I like having coffee with hubby. We usually talk about our future. It makes me feel grown up.

Here's one of those days when we have the luxury of time to enjoy the coffee and each others company. No hurries, no worries. Hahahaha!!!

How do you drink your coffee? Do you like having it inside the coffee shop or it's always to go?

Brown bags

Oh I know I shouldn't but lately my mind's been occupied by bags. I said I won't buy another expensive bag because I don't really need it. But I am really tempted to buy one soon.

Neverfull MM in Damier Ebène canvas

Verona MM in Damier Ebène canvas

The neverfull is a classic bag and the verona is I think a new one. Two different bags but both appeal to me.

Will I succumb to the temptation? Let's wait and see.

Or...maybe I should just use the money to buy more supplies for my accessories business. Hmmm..that sounds more like a good idea, right?

Sleepless

It's 9AM. And I am getting sleepy again. I can't blame my body. I woke up at 5:30AM this morning. I actually wanted to sleep in late. After all it's a Saturday. But blame my body clock and it's consistency. I always wake up at the same time everday, add or take a few minutes.

I don't have dark circles around the eyes, yet. But I am pretty sure, I'd be looking for an eye cream for dark circles soon if I sleep like my current schedule.

I usually hit the bed by 11PM. It's not too late. The problem is I wake up pretty early. I want to have at least 7 hours of sleep but I am not getting it right now.

And if I take a nap in the afternoon, it's just a disaster in the making.

I usually have a migraine if I have a short sleep in the afternoon. I actually could not explain it. It seems my body mistake a nap as a sleep but a short and deprived sleep thus giving me a migraine. Don't take my word for it. It's just my hunch.

So I usually avoid a nap in the afternoon if I could. A migraine ruins my day, big time!

Maybe I should start sleeping early so even if I wake up early I would have had at least 7 hours of sleep.

Hmm..I should start that tonight. I'll sleep together with EJ.