Ylan’s Upshots & Whatnots

Yup, i’m excited for the weeked but not because it’s the valentine weekend! LOL! I’m excited about a possible trip with friends that i’m pretty sure i’ll have fun. Moreover, i’m excited for my friend (good old friend from elementary school) who’s going to Sagada. I really wanted to go back there but i can’t make it this weekend. So, instead I gave her some tips on what to bring like clothes. The place doesn’t have electric fireplaces so it’s really cold especially in the evening. I can’t wait to hear her stories when she gets back from the trip. Have fun girl!

I, on the other hand, will possibly go to Bohol with Glorie and her friends. Not sure yet, haven’t decided. My team is planning to go there and my friend from Singapore is coming on April and she wanted to go to Bohol. So, i’d probably just stay at home this weekend or go somewhere else or go with Glorie. We’ll see!!!

I have some photos to share from last weekend’s roadtrip. From North of Cebu to Mactan Island. Fun!

It was nice to finally see again some old friends from college. I attended the 1st birthday celebration of one of my goddaughters. I missed her christening last time since i was out of town. The mother would kill me if i miss the birthday too! Two of the other friends weren’t around because one is busy with her kids and the other one can’t leave her duty calls at work. I’m not sure if Cherry if still an insurance agent? That brought me to visit www.wholesaleinsurance.net and learn more about this stuff.

Nanette hasn’t shared the photos yet but it can wait. I hope to see them again next Friday. Nah!!! I just hope it’s gonna push through!

I already had plans for the weekend like going to a colleagues’ house, from there watch the Sinulog, then watch the fireworks display later in the evening. None of it ever happened because i woke up late and it’s raining. I thought of the crowd and the rain and walking - it made me lazy and i decided to just watch the Sinulog on the tv. Took some time to browse a magazine that features houses of celebrities. Most of the houses got some cool roller blinds for the windows. If there’s one thing that i missed that weekend, that i wish i was there to witness — that’s when a dear friends gets proposed. I’m happy for them.

Anyhow, i was glad, i was able to watch the fluvial procession last Saturday morning. Take note - i did not sleep at all, not until the procession was over. Was able to take a nap at around 11am already.

that’s me in brown tailored uniform

Really, that’s me, when i was still slimmer. Can’t exactly remember when the photo was taken. Probably sometime between 2001-2003 during the opening of our department’s basketball league. I was emceeing the program together with Mark, the very slim guy in black shirt. I could only wish i can go back to my old lean slim figure. My coworker did get back her figure and she’s definitely a success weight loss story for me. She’s an inspiration that with discipline and determination, i could also achieve back my ideal weight. I know i will be pigging out this weekend so let me just start next week. Lol!

I just received a text message from a colleague asking if there are really diets that work effectively? I understand her question perfectly because we have the same dilemma. We’ve been looking for that product or regime that will show noticeable results in no time. I think we should address one concern first - our laziness. We are just too lazy to continue religiously with our diet. Hence, we can’t get any optimum results. Maybe, we should try and stick to our diet for at least 3 months first. From then, maybe we can see any difference from our figures. Oh! Goodluck pal!

My younger sister (as sassy as she can get) told me that i won’t have to deny my age but i should not allow to show it. Meaning to say, i should dress up, look good and feel good all the time. I concur to her ideas. It really is important to look youthful. But to everyone out there, be careful on trying on products that promise restoration of your youth as youthology scam can happen. To jumpstart your regime, why not sleep early, eat the right food, exercise and drink lots of water. The big question is - am i doing any of these? LOL! Let me grab a mirror and check if i do look my age. Hmnn.

I should be reading about no xplode right now but i can’t contain myself. An exciting weekend awaits us because of the Sinulog celebration. I’ve live all my life in Cebu and i grew up watching the Sinulog every year.

When i was in college, i would just watch it on TV already. When i started working, i started watching it again on the streets but only for a few hours. Right now, many of my friends from abroad tell me how much they’re missing the festivity. It made me realize i should embrace that i can enjoy it. So, for a starter, i’m gonna watch the fluvial procession which will start at 6:00am tomorrow. I’m gonna have to miss the afternoon procession though because i don’t think i can keep myself awake.

Yohoo! Pit Senyor!

As we grow older, it’ll show in our skin. But don’t you worry because there are a lot of beauty products available in the market today that will help you fight signs of aging skin. Be extra careful because the skin under our eyes is extra sensitive. There’s a different eye cream for wrinkles around the eyes and cream for the rest of the parts of the face. Do note that you don’t have to wait to use anti aging products. Moisturize as early as now! But of course, keeping your skin clean counts. That being said, i should go and wash my face now!

i bought the wrong loot bag, i had to use ordinary plastic bag instead

Every Christmas, aside from the gifts for my godchildren and gifts for my immediate relatives, I would usually prepare a bag of goodies for the kids - nephews, nieces, cousins, neighbors, carollers. The pack of candies come in handy as prizes for the games during the party. Carollers are also delighted to receive a bag especially the kids. Thing is, i would also grab a bag and eat to my heart’s content. That pretty explains the weight gain after the holidays. Now, i’ve got to have time to find out the best weight loss supplements available. If i have all the energy to pack and eat these goodies, i should also have the energy to find ways to loss all the weight gained. Actually, i think i still have leftover sweets - want some?

I attribute my weight gain to being a couch potato. Add to that my unhealthy choices of food intake. I love to travel but when at home, i’m just a couch potato most of the time. So my constant companion is the tv. Here are some of the rather not so interesting things i see on tv.

1. either it’s Kris Aquino or Sharon Cuneta or Manny Pacman (can’t spell his surname eh) for a commercial. I think commercials without celebrities are rather good because it’s unbiased.
2. how politicians are working hard on their commercials (for the upcoming 2010 elections). If only they’ll work that hard on projects that would be beneficial to all. Funny because i can sing one or two of their campaign jingles already. lol!

I want to see more inspiration on TV. I want to see things/people that would empower others. Speaking of which, i’d like to read more about richard willich because i’ve heard about him and i got curious.

Have to scoot now, have to watch my favorite tv show!