getting to know me

Once in awhile, I browse blogs and when I am interested in one blog I bookmark it and try to read more about the person behind the blog. I feel like I know the person when I read their profiles. When I like a certain blogger to be one of my online friends, I try my best to make friends with them, but often times I try not to because I am not that active in blogging anymore, or let me just say commenting and blog hopping as I used to.

I started blogging back in 2004, so if you're a friend of mine when I started on the net don't bother reading this anymore. For the newbies on my site, I know there are lots of readers out there who don't comment at all (It's ok) I want to say thank you for always being there, even though you guys are just lurking around my pages - THANK YOU! :)

If you want to know more about me, read on more about me HERE. For other stuff about me, just click the about me link page up there on the top.

I'm not that good of a writer, but I just love to document my life, even though it's boring to you... This is my journal, this is my life.

reminds me of...

Every time I smell a certain kind of scent It reminds me of something that happened earlier in my life. It can be good or bad memories, Like for example If I smelled a certain perfume on someone which was the exact scent I was wearing when I had the chicken pox back in high school, I quickly turn away from it f.or it was a terrible time for me and really ruined my skin (LOL) Or a certain cologne scent I was wearing in college and It reminds me of some boy, I really despise it and I turn away from it. Now when scents like those of my mom and dad's perfumes when I was a kid, I suddenly miss my childhood days. I wanted to be a kid again. When I smelled hubby's favorite perfume the first time, I think I really fell for him :). So every time that scent comes across I always remember the time he first came to my house and picked me up for our first date. That's the very first time we met. <3

Now, when It comes to music It's also the same thing. My dad's music ranging from rock and roll and heavy metal to all 80's music like Sting and the Police, Joe Satriani, Phil Collins, Michael Bolton, you name it - I really enjoy listening to some of his music because it reminds me of my Childhood years. My dad was a simple person. But I'll talk about him again later on, I want to tell you how I dislike listening Chris Brown's forever song. No, not because he had beaten up Rihanna (silly). It was playing on air while I was driving to see my brother at the Hospice care. I brought his funeral clothes along and I didn't knew it was the last time I was going to see him. So every time Forever comes on, I change the station. Too bad, It was one of my favorite songs, too! So even in my playlists, That song is nowhere to be found. It was just too sad... (sigh) Do you guys have stories to share with me? What certain perfumes and Songs reminds you of?

weight loss update :)

OK, It's the 1st of February and we all know It's the month of hearts once again! and LOVE will surely be every where. (sigh) It's been 4 months now since I started working out so far, I weighed in at 223 today using the GYM's scale, I probably weigh less than 223 since I have all my clothes on as well as my shoes. That's a total of 25 lbs. lost. It's really hard to lose weight, sometimes It goes down and sometimes you gain it back, It takes weeks before you lose a pound! But It's alright, I am taking my time, since It's better that way than losing weight dramatically, right?

Me and hubby were at the Hospital this morning for his blood test and while waiting for his turn we were talking about babies.. hehee, BABIES - I know! He told me that he wants to at least have 2 more kids and this time We'll probably have shorter age gaps this time. We'll just have to be settled first, It's hard being pregnant when you are living on other people's homes, You don't want them to be burdened by you especially when you have your pains (ouch). I promised hubby as long as I'm slim and healthy I can be pregnant. A lot of people kept on telling me why wait later when you can get pregnant right now, then lose the weight later. I'm like helloooo.... I don't want to add any more weight. I am heavy as it is and I don't want to risk my pregnancies for being too overweight, It's better to be safe than sorry.

Anyhoo, I'm so excited to tell you guys that I finally can fit into my size L shirts! yayy! I remember back in October my hubby's cousin gave me a size L shirt but it didn't fit me! I swear I couldn't breathe and I had a hard time taking it off, too. Then we went to the Nike factory outlet in Las americas, We bought 2 shirts there that was on sale, one XL and one L. Boy, I was dismayed to find out that the size L didn't fit me at all. It was a waste because I couldn't take it back anymore due to the fact that I ripped the tag off. Just great. One night, I took the one of the size L shirts and tried it to see if there was any change at all and I was amazed how it fitted me so well! I felt like the heavens opened up and the angels started singing. yes, I was that surprised. You may not notice it yet but my waist kinda trimmed down, and when I wore my skinny jeans yesterday I finally realized I needed to wear a belt now. amazing.

So if you are losing hope on losing weight, Please hang on as much as you can. We just need that little bit of motivation from friends and family, and keep on telling yourself that YOU CAN DO IT! Don't let people judge you and always be positive in life. So say it with me - We can do this!

working out

As you all know I've been working out at the gym since October 1st, and I have lost a total of 25 lbs! You can't really see any difference when you see my pictures because I'm still not below 200 lbs. yes, you got that right - I am that heavy! I'm pretty upset at myself for gaining all that weight. Pretty stupid of me. :( at 5'6 you can't really tell.



I forgot to tell you that hubby has also enrolled himself at 24 hour fitness, woot! Since he has lost about 40 lbs he still needs to lose about 30 more before meeting the Army recruiter. I just hope we can do this, we go to the gym almost everyday. I've never seen my husband so dedicated in losing weight. We're both motivated if we both workout at the same time, It's pretty awesome. I already left LA fitness and transferred to 24 hour fitness, They have a pretty good deal if you ask me, plus their place is just walking distance from our home. So yeah, If I leave the 200 spot you'll notice a bigger difference. Right now, I feel lighter, my pants are getting looser, my rings fit me well (no more resizing) and My skin as well as my whole body feels healthier than before. I'm giving myself about a year to reach my goal. SO wish us luck!

arrr!!

Well, I finally got a perfect size of a pirate costume for Nathan, and what luck, too for It was the only one left at the one of the racks at Kmart, they were all 30% off, after I dropped off Nate at school I decided to drive to Kmart and look around. Well, I got lucky alright. meet my lil pirate!







I also bought a witch hat, and hubby decided he'll be wearing a mask when we take Nate trick or treating, hopefully it doesn't rain just like last year, what a bummer.

by the way....



knock and you just might get a treat. ;) leave a comment saying you want a treat. ta ta ghouls!
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