Deadlines

The first half of the year is usually a big time for the household because this is the time when all the major bills have to be paid - real property taxes, car insurance renewals, house insurance renewals, etc. I am amazed as to how my father keeps his cool when this time of the year comes.

Deadlines - we all dread them and some even hate them. Personally, I feel that there are times when deadlines make me feel dead. I just can't seem to do my stuff way ahead of time, more so, even beat the deadline.

But no matter how hard it may be to keep up with your own deadlines, they are there because things are meant to be done - they are meant to be finished so we could move on and do more worthwhile things. That's the way it should be.

If you happen to have a task or anything that you put a deadline on, re-visit them and make a check mark if you have already done them. Work on those things that need your attention and make sure you get to beat the deadline for that. It's a wonderful feeling to actually know that you made it to your deadline. Accomplishing something is something good.

I Want Wednesday #71

What difficulties in your life do you want to get over soon?
** I'd like to get over my financial liabilities and I have a time table for it. By 2012, I'll be debt-free!

What else do you want this week? Share it all.
** Nothing much except that I'm thinking about going back to my no-rice diet fast and quick and to stay away from sinfully yummy food treats (read: sweet stuff)

Health Update

My eating habits changed again after the recent trip I had. Honestly, it's been kinda hard for me to get back to the no-rice diet and I have already "cheated" a couple of times. Yeah, I have been on semi-no-rice diet since I came back. I have also been guilty of binge eating which is highly-likely caused by my erratic eating schedule.

Seriously, I really need to get back in shape. I do not walk regularly anymore as I spend the weekends sleeping until noon. A lot of the people I know have been getting into running but I don't think I can get into it at this point as I have to get clearance first from my doctor. And oh, that reminds me, I need to see her real soon and get back into the routine of my quarterly medical check-up which include oximeter, blood sugar and cholesterol readings among other things.

As of today, my weight is at a steady 207. Not really good as I'm aiming to be at 190 by the end of June. Hopefully, I'll be able to straighten this up and get myself all figured out again.

Manic Monday #201

If you could invite any five people to your birthday party, who would they be?
** Pam, Francis, Tope, Athan, Liza. Of course there are more but these were the 5 on top of my head.

What birthday has been your favorite so far? What about it made it special?
** Last year's birthday

What one thing are you craving today?
** Frozen yogurt

Renewed

You already know how my car has been towed a number of times last year because it's old and reaching the twilight of its life. Today, we got the renewal of our automobile association membership which provides free 24 hour towing services for its members and a whole lot more. You just don't know how relieved I am to get my new card.

I've been told by some friends to just sell my car and get a new one. Of course, the family has discussed that before but it's not my priority at the moment. It's in the long-term plans list though.

As I think about my renewed membership, I have also thought about the renewed life I have right now. I may not have new things or big possessions at the moment but the mere fact that I'm still here and starting my life anew is already one big leap and blessing for me.

Sunday Stealing: The Clown's Meme 2

Today we ripped this meme off blogger named Boppo from the blog Boppo the Clown's Journal. She states that she grabbed it at Drgncrystlwkr. But, it was probably stolen there as well. So, of course, that will be as far as we go. Tracing back our theft's thieves might take some time. It is a long meme, so we will do it in parts. Today is Part Two.

34. What do you like about the summer?
** All the yummy refreshments you can find around

35. What do you like about spring?
** Cold breeze and the warmth of the sun; trees & flowers blooming again

36. How many states provinces have you lived in?
** 1 in Canada

37. What cities/towns have you lived in?
** Manila, Mississauga, Swansea

38. Do you prefer shoes, socks, or bare feet?
** any of the three

39. Are you a social person?
** I think so

40. What was the last thing you ate?
** hotdogs

41. What is your favorite restaurant?
** A lot - right now it's

42. What is your favorite ice cream?
** Strawberry

43. What is your favorite dessert?
** A lot!

44. What is your favorite kind of soup?
** Mushroom

45. What kind of jelly do you like on your PB & J sandwich?
** None. I'm not a PB & J person. Just a PB person.

46. Do you like Chinese food?
** Yes

47. Do you like coffee?
** Yes

48. How many glasses of water, a day, do you drink on average?
** 12-15

49. What do you drink in the morning?
** Water and coffee

50. What non-banking related card in your wallet is the most valuable to you?
** My driver's license

51. Do you sleep on a certain side of the bed?
** the middle

52. Do you know how to play poker?
** No. But I think I'm interested to learn.

53. Do you like to cuddle?
** Yup

54. Have you ever been to Canada?
** Yes.

55. Do you have an addictive personality?
** Not really

56. Do you eat out or at home more often?
** Right now I eat out often.

57. What do you miss about highschool, if anything?
** The people

58. Do you know anyone with the same birthday as you?
** Yes.

59. Do you want kids?
** Yup.

60. Do you speak any other languages?
** Trying to

61. Have you ever gotten stitches?
** Yes.

62. Have you ever ridden in an ambulance?
** No.

63. Do you prefer an ocean or a pool?
** Ocean

64. Do you prefer a window seat or an aisle seat?
** window

65. Do you know how to drive stick?
** Yup.

66. What is your favorite thing to spend money on?
** food, shoes and bags - these are non-negotiable. LOL!

Saturday 9: Don't Stand So Close to Me

1. Who would you like not to stand so close to you?
** Someone from the office.

2. Which of the following aspects of your life would you think rates the highest: mind, body or spirit?
** I think it's my mind.

3. What is your favorite movie line?
** "You can't handle the truth!" - A Few Good Men

4. What is your favorite movie title?
** Sleepless in Seattle ... heheheh!

5. What is something that has happened to you that you would consider a miracle?
** Every day is a miracle for me.

6. What do you try to stay away from?
** Negative vibes and negative people

7. What is it too late for?
** It's never too late for anything for as long as you have the will and determination to do it.

8. Give someone credit for something and name it if you can.
** For being my friend through thick and thin - my real friends, especially my best friends, Pam and Francis.

9. Would you rather be famous now & forgotten after you die or forgotten now & famous after you die, forever? And why?
** Forgotten now and famous after I die, forever -- that means I did something good.