Invest wisely.

Life is getting hard, no doubt. America's experiencing a nasty recession, floods are occurring everywhere and earthquakes are taking over lives. My 401(k) that I left behind at my old job is losing out on money so I'm thinking of transferring it to a different kind of an account. However, I'm not too familiar with all that money jumbo stuff -- why can't it be as simple as investing in gold coins? Monaco Rare Coin has a wide range of certified coins that I can invest in and they would be able to help me find the best coin the market has to offer -- I'm sure I wouldn't lose out on money the way I'm losing out now. And they're reliable too -- they've helped thousands of investors invest more than $25 billion in hard asset investments. Plus, their staff is constantly in contact with dealers across the country and around the world, allowing them to secure the highest prices for my coins. Check them out if you're looking for ways to invest.

Ideal.

Van created this for me. I'll be lucky if I can't get it to look this good. See my table? Totally doesn't jive with everything. I'm going nuts just trying to find a table because I'm seriously thinking of changing it. But then I'll want to change my sofa as well. Damn. Van, Liv (Abby even!) are bugging me to do something about my windows. Ugh. Not my Hunter Douglas' please. But at this point, they seem to know best. I just might give in.

Check out my rug! Well, it doesn't come out all too well here but I really like the color and the design (squiggly lines, I like to call it). Then Liv showed me the pillows and I almost died. That's exactly the theme/style I want for my living room. What do you call that? Is that modern? Can't be cuz it's got squiggly lines, yes? Okay, now I'm sound like Chef Ramsay on Hell's Kitchen.

Anyways, on a lookout for mirrors now, thanks to Abby.

Makeover time.

This is my boring living room. It needs a makeover. It's looked like this since we first moved in (well, after we bought the furniture, table and lamps). I love watching home channels yet all the things I learn, I just can't seem to apply to my own home. I'm so handicapped! So with the suggestion of some friends, I'm going to makeover my living room. I hope to have this project finished by the end of the summer. HAHAHAHA. Yes, it'll take me that long -- I have a tendency to start something and then not follow through with it (hello A.D.D!), see.

Stay tuned.

A lame wife.

Now I know what I should have gotten E for Father's Day. A PS3! Why didn't I think of that sooner? It would have been perfect and he could have given his PS2 to his brother (E's nephews would love it!). If you want to know, I didn't give E anything for Father's Day. I couldn't think of anything! Yes, I am that lame. But like I said in my other blog, hubby really has everything he needs (at the top of that list is a great wife harharharhar!). Still though, I'm sure a new PS3 would have been a great surprise.

A what?

As early as now, I've been gathering a list of pasalubongs for my in-laws back in Manila. We haven't been able to send a box of goodies in a long while -- I am going to love their expressions when we unpack the boxes we're bringing with us (I love giving gifts, it's so much fun!). I just find it funny that when we asked hubby's dad what he wanted, he requested for an MP3 player. Hahaha, don't get me wrong, there's nothing wrong with MP3 players. It's just that my father-in-law is a bit older and you just don't expect him to request one of those. Funny funny funny.

Anxious.

I have a weigh-in tonight. I could have gone this morning but I'd rather be with the original people I started with. It's just lame that our meetings are so late (7pm) -- at the end though, I walk away with happy thoughts and the motivation that yes, I can still do this!

That said, meetings are so important for me. I'm always thisclose to quitting the whole program but I'll walk in and I'll hear stories from other ladies/men and it's like, "I can totally do this (again)." It's a rejuvenation of sorts, I guess you can call it.

Don't get me wrong though, days later I'll be wondering if I can get Phentermine without a prescription. I just can't seem to get past my 30-pound mark. A plateau, you see. Let's see what tonight brings.

Condo or home?

I've been talking with Liv and Van quite a bit about condos and homes lately because hubby and I are really thinking about getting a place of our own in Manila. We'll be heading to Manila this August and I'd really like to meet with a real estate agent, take a tour of some places and who knows, maybe talk to some mortgage lenders while we're at it. If we go the condo route, I'd like it to be really spacious and not cramped like some of the condos we've already seen. If we get a home, it'd be kind of hard because I'd want a custom-made home -- that's a bit impossible as I wouldn't be able to stay in Manila for a long period of time to oversee construction. Not to mention, the patience hahaha. We'll see how it goes when we get there.

Going back to a Canon.

We're replacing our Casio digital camera with a Canon Powershot SD870IS (after only 4 months, the Casio stopped working on us after we got back from San Diego). Back when digital cameras weren't introduced yet, I had a regular Canon camera. Picture quality was awesome -- nice and crisp after developing (you know, the old school way back in the days!). I'm positive picture quality will be just as excellent so I'm really excited to get my hands on my new toy. Hubby found the best buy on my Canon the other day and ordered it online. It's set to arrive this Tuesday. Woohoo!

Too young?

I was cleaning out my drawer this afternoon when I saw one of Erynne's baptismal gifts from her Ninang A -- a necklace with a cross that has little diamonds all over. Erynne's now 3 and I'm just wondering when would be a good time for her to wear it. The cross isn't overbearing so that it would look wrong on a little girl -- I think it would be perfect for her now but I'm just so worried she'll yank the necklace off and lose her religious jewelry. That and she could choke as well. Hmm.

What's wrong?

Something's up with my back. I started feeling pain in the middle of my lower back a few weeks ago. I thought it was due to the back machine I was using at the gym but then I got to thinking that I've been working my back for a few months now -- why would it starting hurting only now? Then the pain moved to one side of my back about a week ago. Maybe it's the way I sit in bed while using the laptop at night. Or maybe we just need a new foam mattress? I'll wait it out a few more days before I see the doctor.

Mustang wheels

My cousin A has a red Mustang. To say it’s his baby is an understatement. He doesn’t even let his wife drive it, that’s how much treasures that thing. He probably even has a name for the car, I just don’t know it. Back in the day, when he first bought it, he’d only take it out for a drive for a few minutes at a time. This was at least 10 years ago. If I had to take a guess, I’d probably say the miles accumulated on his Mustang isn’t even in the upper thousands. It’s that insane. I wouldn’t be surprised if his wheels still look brand new to this day. But then again, even if he wanted to change them, Alaska’s so expensive (no way to get out except by plane or ferry) that he’d probably get a better deal online somewhere – at http://www.wheelhq.com/mustang-wheels-rims.html for instance. They offer free shipping on all their wheels – this would include Alaska too, right?

How could I forget?

I just realized I didn't even get the chance to talk to my dad on Father's Day. Where was I? How could I have been too busy that I let the whole day pass without wishing my dad a happy Father's Day? Goodness. I hope he didn't notice all that much, what with his spiffy new laptop we got him. He called me a week before and was so happy that he won some money on his sports betting using the new laptop. Nothing like first-time luck on a new laptop, eh?

I tease my dad quite a bit that while he may not need a drug treatment center, he should at least check out those gambling treatment centers if they even exist. Hahahaha. I know my dad has a lot of control so I'm not worried about him but even still, a few bucks here and there still adds up. Must be nice to be retired!

I'm going to give him a call right now.

I've gained!

It's official. I've hit a plateau.

I went to my weigh in on Monday evening and results came out with a 1.8 pound gain. So lovely. I know exactly where it came from too -- 2 or 3 buffets, churros from Costco, a huge serving of diet soda the night before the weigh in, not measuring my food intake and eating rice like crazy - the list goes on. More importantly, I haven't been to the gym in a good 2 weeks. So yep, no surprise there!

I'm getting discouraged, to say the least. I don't know if it's the heat or if we need to just stop all this out of town crap. I go on vacation and my mentality is that I deserve to eat (away from home, away from structure so sure, go ahead, spluuuuuuuuurge!). Sigh.

I'm really trying to do well this week. I ate bad on Monday but yesterday was much, much better. Breakfast consisted of a chocolate smoothie (got my 2 milk servings for the day and then some -- woohoo, first time actually!). Mid morning snack after my 35 minute walk consisted of a banana. Did some more walking around doing some errands around town and I finally had a late lunch of an onion bagel and cream cheese with lox. Bad idea as I should have just gotten what I originally was going to get in the first place: turkey sandwich from Subway (lower in points than that dumb bagel and cream cheese, FOR SURE!). Dinner was then my rice, steamed veggies and shrimps I had prepared with Sprite and spices (so proud of myself even though this is such a simple dish -- only my 2nd time to make it though). However, I didn't drink enough water yesterday.

This is going to be a long week folks.

The way to a man's heart is through his stomach!

Because it's past midnight on my part of the world, it's officially Father's Day. Sad to say, I still don't have a gift for the husband. I'm so bad, I know. If you dare to believe me, I'm still racking my brain as to what to get him. Nice planning there, eh? I was thinking I could cook him a nice meal -- a dish that he would never expect me to create for him. My friend Van recently cooked up a paella dish. What would the husband think if I cooked him something like that? He would be so shocked (and pleased, I hope!) as I never really put too much time into cooking as it is. And if you know my husband, he loves food. It's just a shame, however, that he didn't marry someone who can create much magic in the kitchen. But wait, does paella have to cooked only in a paella pan or will any type of pan do? Hmm.

Describe yourself today

Tagged by Van.

Rules:
1. List 6 things that describe yourself today.
2. Add your blog to the list. Feel free to add all your other blogs.
3. Tag other online friends you know.

1. 2.6 pounds lighter than I was last week.
2. Excited for our San Diego trip/O's wedding.
3. Debating whether to hit the gym today or not.
4. Happy because I had a yummy fat hotdog and a refreshing diet soda for lunch. (And I'm happy because I know I can afford to eat like this, points wise. Join Weight Watchers NOW!).
5. Looking forward to eating my fatty salmon steak for dinner. (I tell you, when it comes to food....).
6. Hoping, wishing and praying Erynne gets better before we fly on Thursday. Hu hu hu. Major improvement though.

Links:
Creative In Me, Little Peanut, Me and Mine, Pea in a Pod, Sugar Magnolias, BLOGGERHAPPY, Berry Scrappy, Changing Lanes, Pit Stop, Kapturd, and so i am, Princess Bela, Our Journey To Life, My Planet Purple, Women xplore, Princess Vien, A Pocketful Of Happiness, As We Face Forever, Our Family Adventure!, Life.Love.Us., My Lavender Fields, Underneath It All, Cellulitic Bliss, Cellulitic Bliss 2

Tagging Abby, Maver, Amore, Macy, and Angelaze.