16.7.10
Nothe Cliph (UPDATED)
Can't bleathe. Runny nothe.
You underthand?
That is my miserable attempt at telling you about the runny nose I get each time I swim. Each time. Argh.
Thank God for google! I figured out that I might be allergic to chlorine or the water that accidentally gets into my nose is irritating my sinuses.
So, sports nerd that I am, I might check out nose clips.
They're ugly, I know. But according to the articles I've read, it really helps in preventing a runny nose after a swim. In my case, it's not just a runny nose. I sneeze and sneeze and my nose gets soooo itchy. It is so inconvenient and embarrassing. I have to tell people I don't have a virus, I just came from the pool.
I hope the nose clip works. I might be relegated to just my swim time when I get pregnant.
I so love reading sports forums. This was an interesting AND LONG discussion on runny noses after swimming. I love sports geeks!
UPDATE:
They don't work for me. Argh. I didn't realize how difficult it is to inhale and exhale just through the mouth. Especially for someone who has been breathing in the pool in a particular way since childhood. For me it's exhale through the nose and inhale through the mouth.
It's probably like learning to write with your left hand when you're right-handed.
Woe is me. I hope I can re-learn my breathing. Or else... who wants a slightly used nothe cliph? Har-har-har.
You underthand?
That is my miserable attempt at telling you about the runny nose I get each time I swim. Each time. Argh.
Thank God for google! I figured out that I might be allergic to chlorine or the water that accidentally gets into my nose is irritating my sinuses.
So, sports nerd that I am, I might check out nose clips.
They're ugly, I know. But according to the articles I've read, it really helps in preventing a runny nose after a swim. In my case, it's not just a runny nose. I sneeze and sneeze and my nose gets soooo itchy. It is so inconvenient and embarrassing. I have to tell people I don't have a virus, I just came from the pool.
I hope the nose clip works. I might be relegated to just my swim time when I get pregnant.
I so love reading sports forums. This was an interesting AND LONG discussion on runny noses after swimming. I love sports geeks!
UPDATE:
They don't work for me. Argh. I didn't realize how difficult it is to inhale and exhale just through the mouth. Especially for someone who has been breathing in the pool in a particular way since childhood. For me it's exhale through the nose and inhale through the mouth.
It's probably like learning to write with your left hand when you're right-handed.
Woe is me. I hope I can re-learn my breathing. Or else... who wants a slightly used nothe cliph? Har-har-har.
15.7.10
14.7.10
Home Office Dreams
When I was small, I used to play pretend office. I would set up my little desk with a notepad, a play telephone and a piece of cardboard I'd imagine to be a typewriter.
I'd pickup the phone and answer customer inquiries or say the boss was out. Haha.
Maybe if I had it my way then, this would've been a perfect pretend office for me. Sans typewriter though.
Don't you just love that vintage watering can?
Today I have a messy desk and really cramped space so I won't hazard to post my real home office table.
But someday when we get to move to a bigger place, these would be my design pegs.
Who wouldn't want to work on a long table like this next to a view like that?
I have a similar set-up of small clothespins. Big colored ones would be perfect for me now to hang swatches and tear sheets with.
I wonder how they ever get to read any of those books... How do you get one out without toppling the whole tower?! I have two towerettes by our bed and it's a struggle to get a book out at night!
This is definitely a clothing designer's work room. Love the floors and the pink hangers.
And last... work should always be a celebration. A party even! So yes to buntings and Mexican fiesta colors! Do you see the portable sewing machine? :-)
Photo and other photos of home offices from here.
I'd pickup the phone and answer customer inquiries or say the boss was out. Haha.
Maybe if I had it my way then, this would've been a perfect pretend office for me. Sans typewriter though.
Don't you just love that vintage watering can?
Today I have a messy desk and really cramped space so I won't hazard to post my real home office table.
But someday when we get to move to a bigger place, these would be my design pegs.
Who wouldn't want to work on a long table like this next to a view like that?
I have a similar set-up of small clothespins. Big colored ones would be perfect for me now to hang swatches and tear sheets with.
I wonder how they ever get to read any of those books... How do you get one out without toppling the whole tower?! I have two towerettes by our bed and it's a struggle to get a book out at night!
This is definitely a clothing designer's work room. Love the floors and the pink hangers.
And last... work should always be a celebration. A party even! So yes to buntings and Mexican fiesta colors! Do you see the portable sewing machine? :-)
Photo and other photos of home offices from here.
13.7.10
Cheat Day
I had some coffee this afternoon. Had a splitting headache and didn't want to take medicine. The only solution I had in mind was coffee. Sure did the trick! Haha.
Now my head is whirring and filled with new ideas!
On the homefront... I'm soooo glad I am not pregnant this time. Phew. We thought we were! And we're not supposed to get pregnant yet! We would've definitely gotten a scolding had we slipped up. Hahaha.
Seeing the doctor on Friday to know what our next steps are. Excited. Trying not to be afraid.
Now my head is whirring and filled with new ideas!
On the homefront... I'm soooo glad I am not pregnant this time. Phew. We thought we were! And we're not supposed to get pregnant yet! We would've definitely gotten a scolding had we slipped up. Hahaha.
Seeing the doctor on Friday to know what our next steps are. Excited. Trying not to be afraid.
Little Rewards
As I write this, the sewers and our househelp are having lunch downstairs. I can hear them laughing and exchanging stories.
This pleases me a lot, that they are happy. I somehow feel fulfilled that they can laugh and talk and share stories while they are here. That they are not huddled over work and afraid to make a sound.
I feel that I am doing something right.
That's all for now as I am rushing some things. Hope you are having a great week.
This pleases me a lot, that they are happy. I somehow feel fulfilled that they can laugh and talk and share stories while they are here. That they are not huddled over work and afraid to make a sound.
I feel that I am doing something right.
That's all for now as I am rushing some things. Hope you are having a great week.
12.7.10
Happiness Is...
... a carefree bike ride with your bestfriend.
Happy Monday everyone! Busy busy busy day and week for me! Here's praying for a great week for all of us! May the weather be fine and may we find time to exercise. Hahaha!
Photo from here.
10.7.10
Getting Back
Went for a swim yesterday. Finally.
Also went for a run last Monday.
I'm glad to be swimming and running again and realize that the worst thing one can do is to totally stop exercising. Exactly what I did when I was preparing for pregnancy number 3. I thought then that slowing down would also relax my body and cause it to accept the pregnancy better.
My new OB told me to resume exercising again. To go back to competition form if I wanted to. Because, according to her, my tactic of stopping didn't help anyway to keep the pregnancy.
So now I'm slowly trying to get back to form. And my oh my is it PAINFUL. If muscles could wail...
As I was doing laps in the pool, I realized how I used to be concerned with speed. Timing my runs and my swim laps, trying to be faster each time. Now I'm just focused on finishing. Haha. Feels good though not to be under pressure. I can just enjoy each stroke or each step and hear the water or the crickets.
Good to be back. Now if only the muscles would stop wailing...
Also went for a run last Monday.
I'm glad to be swimming and running again and realize that the worst thing one can do is to totally stop exercising. Exactly what I did when I was preparing for pregnancy number 3. I thought then that slowing down would also relax my body and cause it to accept the pregnancy better.
My new OB told me to resume exercising again. To go back to competition form if I wanted to. Because, according to her, my tactic of stopping didn't help anyway to keep the pregnancy.
So now I'm slowly trying to get back to form. And my oh my is it PAINFUL. If muscles could wail...
As I was doing laps in the pool, I realized how I used to be concerned with speed. Timing my runs and my swim laps, trying to be faster each time. Now I'm just focused on finishing. Haha. Feels good though not to be under pressure. I can just enjoy each stroke or each step and hear the water or the crickets.
Good to be back. Now if only the muscles would stop wailing...
9.7.10
Aging *Hopefully* Gracefully
Lately I've been feeling old. You know that feeling, right? Do you? I'm a few ticks shy of 40 *gasp* and I don't know if I'm aging gracefully at all.
Then I saw this hilarious post and felt better. Hahaha!
Am I the only one who secretly rejoices when she sees an actress who's gotten a bit chubby? Haha. That's how I feel when I see Ashley Judd. I'm glad she's put on some weight and seems more "realistic". Makes me feel normal.
But still, I'd love to lose some weight someday. After having kids maybe. C promised I can get a running coach after I give birth. When that time comes. Woohoo!
Then I saw this hilarious post and felt better. Hahaha!
Am I the only one who secretly rejoices when she sees an actress who's gotten a bit chubby? Haha. That's how I feel when I see Ashley Judd. I'm glad she's put on some weight and seems more "realistic". Makes me feel normal.
But still, I'd love to lose some weight someday. After having kids maybe. C promised I can get a running coach after I give birth. When that time comes. Woohoo!
8.7.10
7.7.10
Remembering
I know we will never forget Jellybean. But I just want something to remember her/him by.
Initially I thought of getting a tattoo. But then C has to be convinced still. So I thought of getting a really nice big chime for the veranda. I had something in mind already but alas it has been sold out.
So unless I find a suitable chime, I just might take the plunge and get a tiny tattoo like this one.
What do you think? Come on, let me know. Don't be shy. :)
Photo from here. I love her blog and her style.
Initially I thought of getting a tattoo. But then C has to be convinced still. So I thought of getting a really nice big chime for the veranda. I had something in mind already but alas it has been sold out.
So unless I find a suitable chime, I just might take the plunge and get a tiny tattoo like this one.
What do you think? Come on, let me know. Don't be shy. :)
Photo from here. I love her blog and her style.
6.7.10
Saturday Picnic In UPD
Got pasta from Kiss The Cook.
Nero for C and Puttanesca for me.
Afterwards we went to Technohub to get a drink. We forgot to buy drinks for our picnic!!!
I love how they've left alone these mighty old trees.
5.7.10
Dive In!
Saw this today and thought how cool it would be to swim in a lap pool like this!
It's Monday and after staying up late for Wimbledon and World Cup, I have sore throat. C and I went for a massage last night and I think it backfired on me. I feel like bruised fruit. Haha.
Hope you are having a fine Monday and here's to a good week with lots of joy and pleasant surprises.
Photo from here.
It's Monday and after staying up late for Wimbledon and World Cup, I have sore throat. C and I went for a massage last night and I think it backfired on me. I feel like bruised fruit. Haha.
Hope you are having a fine Monday and here's to a good week with lots of joy and pleasant surprises.
Photo from here.
2.7.10
July Inspiration
I love Miu Miu. Always have. Always will. I am such a huge fan of Miuccia Prada. It's like when I see a painting and I know almost certainly if it's a Van Gogh. I see a dress or a skirt and I am almost always sure when it's by Miuccia.
This photo is my desktop wallpaper right now. To remind me that quirky can still look polished.
This photo is my desktop wallpaper right now. To remind me that quirky can still look polished.
Bag Lovin'
An aunt sent me this bag. I LOVE it to bits!!! It's made of soft leather and I can't wait for it to get old and weathered, like any good leather bag should.
C isn't too fond of the heart accessory but I love it. It's cheesy and it's me! :)
1.7.10
I Miss...
I saw this today and confirmed that I miss coffee. Pregnancy preparedness made me give up coffee. I miss it! I miss frothy cappuccino with a good sprinkling of cinnamon.
I miss being thin.
Which leads to missing fitting into my old clothes.
I miss running till I felt I was going to die.
Hmmmm... what else do I miss? Not much I guess if that's all I could come up with.
I'm willing to continue missing those things for a couple more months to a year if it means having a healthy pregnancy. And a baby in our arms at the end of it all.
Photo from here.
Pretty
We are going to make a dress for a young lady who is getting married in November. She'll be wearing the dress for her despedida de soltera aka bachelorette party.
We are soooo excited to make her dress.
Here are some of our design pegs. Ah, pretty... it never goes out of style.
Photos from here, here and here.
We are soooo excited to make her dress.
Here are some of our design pegs. Ah, pretty... it never goes out of style.
Photos from here, here and here.
29.6.10
Here Comes The Rain Again
It's been raining so hard lately. I'm sure I'm not alone when I say that a little hard rain makes me think of that day that Ondoy (international name Ketsana) came and flooded so many places and took so many lives. I pray we will be spared from something like that.
I got a call from an aunt this morning. She had heard about our last miscarriage and was offering help in finding a doctor to help us. I really appreciate how my family helps in times of trouble.
I just find it difficult to explain to people what our condition is. Most often we are referred to a fertility specialist. Maybe I'm just defensive but I always take pains to explain that we do get pregnant. Quite easily, if I may say so. It's the carrying to full-term that we have problems with.
It's that my body doesn't recognize tissue coming from C and so it treats the pregnancy as an infection and fights it. That's the simplest explanation. I wish the solution can be as simple.
Our new OB told us I might need to have daily heparin shots. We asked the immunologist over the weekend (when I got my 4th LIT shots) and she said we can have the shots once a day or twice a day, depending on the dosage that we get. We'll have to do it for the first 12 weeks of pregnancy. Heparin is a blood thinner and from what I've read, it gets processed by the body easily and I guess get's peed out quickly, hence the need for the daily shots.
Whew. The road ahead...
27.6.10
Don't Hold Back
I'm excited to be a mom.
But worry too about a lot of things, one of them is if I'd change and become staid and boring, always wagging a finger at my kids (yes I'd love two please) and saying NO.
Read this today and thought I'd bookmark it to remind me and bring me back in case I get lost along the way.
Having a great weekend. Watched Knight and Day with C and really loved it. It's silly, funny and exciting. And Tom Cruise's smile. Awesome.
But worry too about a lot of things, one of them is if I'd change and become staid and boring, always wagging a finger at my kids (yes I'd love two please) and saying NO.
Read this today and thought I'd bookmark it to remind me and bring me back in case I get lost along the way.
Having a great weekend. Watched Knight and Day with C and really loved it. It's silly, funny and exciting. And Tom Cruise's smile. Awesome.
25.6.10
Breakfast Dates
I'm a sucker for breakfast dates. Even with just my book of the moment or a favorite hat or pair of earrings. Any excuse to have a relaxed, quiet breakfast. I love it most when it's a week day and everyone's gone rushing to office and the people I'm with at the breakfast place are retirees talking about packaged tours and Facebook (yes, them oldies have Facebook!).
Today I was on my way to the patternmaker at 615am. When I got back to the house, I just had time to eat a slice of mango then had to bring C to the train station. On the way back, I decided to sneak off to a date with this:
I'm fond of Starbucks or McDonald's (yeouch!) for on-the-go breakfast but really... nothing beats our native chicken longganisa (Filipino sausage) and fried rice (with two eggs, not just one like in the picture) and proper cutlery. The longganisa has the right sweet and spicy taste and dipped in garlic-filled vinegar, it was perfect. Mmmmmm!
And it comes with coffeeeeee!!!! I know I've quit but once in a while there's just no escape. So I had a cup this morning and my oh my how de-caffeinated I've truly been. I felt so majorly AWAKE after that cup. And I felt like I could see better. Hahaha! I got home in less than 10 minutes. The car felt like Herbie.
Hope you are having a swell day. TGIF!
Today I was on my way to the patternmaker at 615am. When I got back to the house, I just had time to eat a slice of mango then had to bring C to the train station. On the way back, I decided to sneak off to a date with this:
Max's Chicken Longganisa
I'm fond of Starbucks or McDonald's (yeouch!) for on-the-go breakfast but really... nothing beats our native chicken longganisa (Filipino sausage) and fried rice (with two eggs, not just one like in the picture) and proper cutlery. The longganisa has the right sweet and spicy taste and dipped in garlic-filled vinegar, it was perfect. Mmmmmm!
And it comes with coffeeeeee!!!! I know I've quit but once in a while there's just no escape. So I had a cup this morning and my oh my how de-caffeinated I've truly been. I felt so majorly AWAKE after that cup. And I felt like I could see better. Hahaha! I got home in less than 10 minutes. The car felt like Herbie.
Hope you are having a swell day. TGIF!
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