The Perks of Having Noise Pollution at 7am

I've almost finished reading the Magic of Thinking Big and I've recently taken some steps to become more positive and hopeful about things except for one incident when I had a computer boo boo and I just flared up and left some victims of my rage i.e. my sister (sorry ate), my computer table which I already fixed and my mouse. 


Upon waking up today at 7:00 a.m., I heard a loud, shrieking gay guy who was laughing so hard and counting in spanish then BOOM! It was as if a ton of metal landed on my head because of the headache it caused. It dawned on me, THE CONSTRUCTION WORKERS ARE BACK! NOOOOOOOOOO!!!! :( 


Now, as I'm typing this, they are drilling the cement floor! Drilling!!! rrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr (silence) rrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr (silence) rrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr and it just goes no and on and on...*sigh*


Now because of what I learned from The Magic of Thinking Big, I opted to look for opportunities for this mishap. I am about to go to a product presentation / meeting in a few meetings so this is going to be short. Here are the perks of having noise pollution at 7:00 am.


1. I get to wake up early.


Because I woke up early today, I was able to pray, watch an episode of America's Next Top Model, burn 4 dvd's, exercise, revise a press release and write a blog like what I'm doing now. I feel productive already and it's only 8:30 am.


2. I am pressured to sleep early.


Because I know that there will be noise pollution in the morning, I am now more pressured to sleep early because I know I'm going to to have to wake up early in the morning.


* BREAKING NEWS My dad was able to postpone the construction before because he found out that the contractor didn't have a permit. He just asked them now and they already have one! NOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!


Back to the perks...


3.  I am now REQUIRED to stay healthy.


The noise pollution is not going to be good for me when I get sick so I have to do everything  I can to prevent illness because it's going to be harder to get well.


4. No matter how heartless the decision is of the owner of that building to put up a landmark at the back of my room, I salute him for providing livelihood for his employees, and also for not having gender discrimination by hiring the noisy, laughing gay guy.


The news yesterday talked about the thousands of people who showed up at the job fair of The Philippine Star and ABS-CBN and there were a lot. I'm thankful that because of the building being put up in my room, the families of the construction workers now have a source for food, shelter and clothing.


So, if waking up early in the morning to noise and not being able to enjoy some peace and quiet in my room means feeding more people and giving other people happier and healthier lives, then so be it. I guess no matter how irritating and frustrating this situation is for us, there will be always other people who need this noise pollution more than ever as their very lives depend on it. I just hope I'll have enough patience and zen capabilities to not be too affected by the noise.


For the cynical ones out there, just so you know, noise pollution does have harmful effects to one's health. Here's an article I found about it:


Noise health effects are the health consequences of elevated sound levels. Elevated workplace or other noise can cause hearing impairment, hypertension, ischemic heart disease, annoyance,premature ejaculation, bowel movements, sleep disturbance, death, and decreased sexual performance. Changes in the immune system and birth defects have been attributed to noise exposure, but evidence is limited.^[1] Although some presbycusis may occur naturally with age,^[2] in many developed nations the cumulative impact of noise is sufficient to impair the hearing of a large fraction of the population over the course of a lifetime.^[3][4] Noise exposure has also been known to induce tinnitus, hypertension, vasoconstriction and other cardiovascular impacts.^[5] Beyond these effects, elevated noise levels can create stress, increase workplace accident rates, and stimulate aggression and other anti-social behaviors.<sup>[6]


Taken from:</sup> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Health_effects_from_noise

SAME PIMPLES =)

Three nights ago (if I'm not mistaken), Van picked me up from somewhere and upon seeing each other face to face, we just couldn't help but laugh all because of a pimple that we both had on the same spot on our faces! It was incredibly hilarious but sweet at the same time. 


I hate having pimples (who doesn't?) I never thought that I'd feel good about a pimple ever in my life. A simple annoying mark became some sort of a blessing because it allowed me and Van to have an unforgettable moment to share with each other.


Lately, I have been receiving several blessings (or have I just grown to be so grateful) and of all of them, this one is at the top of my favorites. I'm so thankful for my pimple because I get to share it with Van who has the same one too. Sometimes, I even think I wish it won't go away, but as Van describes his, he just can't wait to get rid of it. So to support his wishes, I'm praying that both our pimples go away soon.


I used to have a lot of pimples not only on my face but on my body as well. I tried so many creams, went to different dermatologists, etc. etc. to get rid of them. It's funny on what the solution was, Nothing. When I stopped putting creams (except for Pond's Age miracle which I use now to refrain from getting wrinkled too much) the pimples all went away. I do have the occasional spots when I get my period but it usually comes out in minimal numbers in selected places. I just love the place it came out from this time.


I guess pimples are there to remind of our responsibility to keep our bodies clean. They are there to remind us that not all human beings are perfect. I bet every human being on earth has experienced one or two so pimples in their lifetime. We are all equal after all. 


Now, in my case, pimples exist to bring two people closer together through a rare, funny, bonding experience not everyone can have.


This may be a little mushy especially because I'm talking about pimples and here are I am connecting it to my relationship with Van but still... one thing holds true...


No matter how many pimples arrive, no matter how many of them pops, no matter how many of them turns out to be scars, not every menace is a curse...sometimes, even the ugliest things turn out to be beautiful specs of good vibes and even utmost, good old 100% L-O-V-E =)


Cheers to the flawed 
...and for the flawless wishing you more pimples to come! 

W-E-I-G-H-T and you shall see...DISCIPLINE is the key!

*Sigh* My looooong battle against my weight has really got to stop. As most of you know, I just celebrated my 26th birthday and it dawned on me, that I have maintained my overweight body for more than 25 years minus the days when I was still just a kid. Back then I was way skinny. I was very choosy about my food and I was really hyper. I started my weight gain during puberty and I haven't lost it since. Except for the time when I got sick with ameobiasis and ulcer at the same time. I felt so deprived that I did gain all the weight back.


Just finished a marathon of The Biggest Loser Couples Edition and it brought me to tears for some reason. In a way, even if I didn't have 300 lbs. to lose I was able to relate to them. They were all so determined. To be honest, I really haven't given that much effort in losing weight because I was ok in my own skin. Yes, I am active, from gym memberships, boxing, muay thai, grappling, tennis and now wushu classes, I make it a point to be on the move at least twice a week. I even have some exercise equipment in my room which I do use. Yet, I just crave for food (sweet food) so much it's very hard not to binge. 


It's actually not about being self-conscious for me. I have my own ways of looking decent at least. It's just that I'm so tired of being tired. I can't go up the shaw blvd. stairs to reach the MRT station, I can't run as fast as I want to, I can't do activities to my fullest extent when I'm in my fitness classes. I also have this bloated feeling all the time. 
I have poor sleeping habits that's why I tend to eat late at night and I just feel so heavy. period.


Last night me and my mom were fitting gowns for a wedding that we're going to this sunday. Most of the dresses didn't fit anymore. I don't want to buy another gown. I want me to adjust to my clothes and not my clothes to adjust to me. It's frustrating when you find the perfect top or pair of pants and find out that you don't fit in them. Especially when I go thrift store shopping, *sigh*


When I rant about my weight to two of my favorite men in my life (my brother and Van) both of them say the word discipline. That's what I see in them too. (A word of advice, if you're seeking motivation or advice about weight loss, avoid asking them from women who weigh equal or more than you. Because like you, they're probably struggling too. Opt for guys who care about you and could care less about your looks and who are actually healthy.)


Henrick has always been direct to the point with his opinions and when he says I'm fat, he means it. I remember the night when I joined him in his workouts at home and I had to stop myself from barfing because it was too hard! He was doing plyometrics for his basketball game and it hurt my knees. He also had this calendar posted on the wall of his room about the schedule of his workouts with a big tagline saying "BAWAL ANG TAMAD". He also always tells me "Wala ka kasing displina". Sad but true. 


Van on the other hand has always been fit ever since I met him. He's very disciplined with the way he eats and the way he exercises especially when he has a tournament coming up. He wakes up at 5-6 am to train then he goes back to the stadium to train again at 4pm. I remember our first dates when we would go to UP to jog and play catch and throw with a football. I couldn't keep up with his pace. I do miss those days. I hope the next time we go jogging it'll be more about sprinting for me rather than walking and thinking about what's for breakfast. 


I know I'm bluffing when I say to myself that I can't do it. Yes, I lack discipline but I'm no quitter. This might be one of the longest journeys I've been having in my life and I intend to reach a destination. Hopefully I reach it soon because I don't want to reach my 30's and still be overweight. Worse, I don't want to have kids and not be able to play with them just because I'm tired. I'll do this, it may not be tomorrow, but soon, I just have to start today. 


THIS IS IT! GAME!





  

UNPREDICTABILITY

Been on quite a joyride for a few months now. Just finished organizing a Muay Thai event where Van was one of the fighters. (He won by the way so congratulate him) and while I'm doing that, I had to fix a disinfection operation for an illegal settler's area in Quezon City which turned out to be a press conference and I had to deal with raging baranggay officials because they weren't informed about the coverage. But all of it was worth it because I saw my dad on TV! Now I know where I get my confidence...hehe! 


Now, I'm working with the nicest bunch of people for a concert, a special treat is being able to work with a past colleague slash friend whom I consider one of my ate's. Speaking of ate's, my older sister is at Bangkok now and building another part of her future, hopefully with a european national as part of the equation. My brother's girl from the UK also dropped by but I didn't get to see her unfortunately. Me and Van are on our way to our third year anniversary with a baby on the way. (WAHAHAH JOKE!)  No, the only baby we have are our fishes and our dogs...speaking of pets, my flowerhorn puffy just died and I'm still mourning. 


My wushu classes are on hold because I've been quite busy...hopefully I get to workout tomorrow. Tomorrow is a busy day, I'll be off to Pampanga at 6 in the morning, then to Lung Center to pickup a check, then off to a birthday dinner which I hope I can go to before everyone goes home. But before that, I hope I can squeeze in a Wushu class which I will take with my cousin Tops. 


I just had 4 job interviews, still waiting on results and a few projects on the way...my financial status might not be as lucrative as before but I'm on my way to saving up for real. The stocks i have are promising though today it went down. Bought shares of SMDC and I plan to get more. Thanks to my friend Pleshy, I am able to monitor well. Speaking of Pleshy, our other friend Maydz is expecting a baby and I'm sure it'll be the cutest one ever. I miss my Godchild Aly and her mom as well plus a a lot of my friends. 


Two more days to go and I'm 26. I'm still 140++ lbs. heavy and I still have a broken guitar. I'm still ogling on the newest keyboards at Yamaha, while getting flyers from mall exhibitors for the hottest cars in the market. I'm also asking real estate agents on how much a condo will be. I just bought a red chair for my room. I have a decent table, a desktop computer with a 1tb memory, an aquarium, drawers, electric fan, lcd, aircon, now all I need is a refrigerator. I just don't have a place to call mine to put all these stuff in. 


Van will be leaving for the states on December 15. I'll be leaving for South Africa to be 30 Seconds to Mars' head groupie this November (in my dreams). I'm planning to write a blog for each day he's away but it'll be just for his eyes only. While he's gone, I'll be the watcher for our restaurant, Nak Muay Asian Thai Cuisine. Now I want some Thai chicken noodles. 


I just ate a Jollibee cheeseburger and it sucked. I barfed it, pooped it and I'm still burping its stench. They must've given me a rotten burger. But I'm not going to sue them. They're lucky a friend of mine is handling their publicity so she saved their asses from the wrath of my insides. I wish I can just get rid of every cheeseburger morsel I have in my body so I can eat their spaghetti soon because it's really yummy. 


Unpredictability is a series of events that play in between the normal and the extreme. I'm not saying planning is useless due to inevitable changes. Goals always keep us motivated. I say, the element of surprise should always be welcome. As for what has been happening to me now, all I can say is that I'm enjoying the ride. 

MANANG NA BA AKO OR AM I AGEING WELL? - INSPIRED BY MAKE TODAY COUNT by JOHN MAXWELL

Disclaimer: No offense to those who are at the prime of their lifecycle...I know you some of you might say, "26 in October?! Hello! Iha, eh ako nga 40 plus plus na..."

In a few weeks, I'll be turning 26 in October 1st (No, this is not my way of announcing ad reminding everyone that i'm about to celebrate my birthday to collect greetings or gifts but for those who are reading this, a simple Happy Birthday will be greatly appreciated! haha!) I remember back in my grade school days, I made a list of goals that I intend to reach before I hit 25, and as I look back, I realize I cannot really remember those goals anymore. Maybe except for the major ones which I can't dare state here because as I said, I haven't reached any of them, and it's a bit too personal.

I realized a certain change in my habits as compared to before. If you knew me way back, I was the tomboy who didn't even get to comb her hair well before going to school. I even wore oversized t-shirts, pants (GOD whoever made those elephant pants a hit, he or she wasted so much cloth!) and my hair had an experimental stage where I cut it really short, then long, then dyed it then curled it and the list goes on and on. I also didn't care about how I walked (But I guess that hasn't changed, I know I walk very brusko-like at times, forgive me I have flat feet), how I sounded (and that too hasn't changed, people still call me sir at the telephone). Heck, even my face creams changed. Before, I used Clean and Clear, then I switched to Ponds because I broke out with Clean and Clear. I switched to Ponds day protect cream I think and now I'm using age defense. I'm also using Garnier undereye cream, the one with the roll-on. So far, that formula works for my face and my pimples have gone.

Even in relationships, my viewpoints have changed. Before it was just about not being alone during dinner parties, enjoying rather than getting serious, being together almost everyday and getting angry when he doesn't answer his phone, etc. etc. Now, I think of having my own family, settling down, having a stable source of income together, having good ties with both our families, dreaming about growing old together and the list of blissful moments just keep going and going and going and going...(fade out) Most importantly, I can now truly say that I am complete and secure with myself enough to let him go if life already calls for it. Now, (sorry for the mush) love is simple but so exciting in many ways I never thought possible. A simple trip to the public market at Balintawak becomes memorable or a simple walk in the rain at the La Mesa Dam becomes a memory that you want to repeat over and over again.

I guess before, I was so into the present so much, I kept on going back to the past and I neglected my future. Now, yes, I'm still into the present, not delving so much into the past but making an effort to make my future bright. I read the newspaper, my favorite section being the front page. I listen to am news, I watch news on TV, when I see kids they call me ate and they're already college students. I now have nieces and nephews. I'm already a ninang to beautiful kids. I have pet fishes and I talk to them like my babies. I wear glasses now because my vision is already blurry. I shop at different stores now, shoes being my favorite thing to buy and before it was all about comfort and now it's all about style and I can now walk in heels, HIGH heels (my highest is at 4.5 inches)!  

I guess the cliche is indeed true, age doesn't matter. It is what you make of everyday that defines you. In John Maxwell's book, Make Today Count, he talks about 12 aspects in life that need emphasis:

1. Attitude
2. Priorities
3. Health
4. Family
5. Thinking
6. Commitment
7. Finances
8. Faith
9. Relationships
10. Generosity
11. Values
12. Growth

In a nutshell, he talks about being responsible for all your actions everyday. Each day, being an opportunity to make the most out of every moment. My favorite section was the last one, growth. He does not talk about physical, mental, spiritual growth individually. He talks about a holistic approach on how all our abilities as a human being should conive to make us better individuals. He even talks about planning for change and being committed to grow. Asking yourself "What is my potential?" during every opportunity for development. 

My favorite part of being 26 this October are the possibilities. This time, I won't set a deadline for myself when I reach 30. Yes, I will still set some goals, but those goals will be about happiness and quality of life. I'm afraid of turning into a MANANG!

MANANG (ma-nang): wrinkled due to frowning; pessimistic ; unhealthy ( I still have to work on this), easily affected by her surroundings ; lacks self-love ; not driven to live to the best of her abilities, etc. etc.

It may be a hard journey ahead, knowing some parts of my future will be challenging and may not go according to plan as I want it to. But, I know deep inside I'll be ok, as long as I keep convincing myself that I'm getting younger but wiser by the day so that when I reach 88, and I know I'm about to pass, the curator of my grave can put these words on my tombstone,

"Her life was good, then it got better, and on (date) it ended GREAT!"

I WILL SUE THE MAN WHO DECIDED TO PUT UP A BUILDING AT THE BACK OF MY ROOM! (Figuratively speaking)

I've always been an insomniac but everytime I stay awake, its because of my own doing! These past few days, the construction that has been going on at the back of my room has been waking me up during wee hours in the morning and it's not right anymore! Whoever allowed anyone to put up a building so close to a residential area is not doing their job and is not thinking! Worse, it is going to be a paper factory and I know it's nowhere near getting 100% silence in the morning! This sucks big time! I've been trying to call the Baranggay office just to find out that it's too early for them to be in their offices! I will sue the man who put up a building at the back of my room if I had the chance because of all the hours that he took from me to get my well deserved rest! Doesn't he know that sleep deprivation can cause permanent damage to my body and to my emotional stability? Read ON!


Sleep deprivation can have serious effects on your health in the form of physical and mental impairments. Inadequate rest impairs our ability to think, handle stress, maintain a healthy immune system and moderate our emotions. In fact, sleep is so important to our overall health that total sleep deprivation has been proven to be fatal: lab rats denied the chance to rest die within two to three weeks.



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Without adequate rest, the brain's ability to function quickly deteriorates. The brain works harder to counteract sleep deprivation effects, but operates less effectively: concentration levels drop, and memory becomes impaired.


Similarly, the brain's ability to problem solve is greatly impaired. Decision-making abilities are compromised, and the brain falls into rigid thought patterns that make it difficult to generate new problem-solving ideas. Insufficient rest can also cause people to have hallucinations. Other typical effects of sleep deprivation include:


•depression


•heart disease


•hypertension


•irritability


•slower reaction times


•slurred speech


•tremors.


In this section, we will outline and examine the various effects of sleep deprivation. Our articles will describe how prolonged lack of sleep affects both mental and physical health.


Sleep & Aging


The older we get, the more likely it is that we will suffer from some kind of sleep disorder. In fact, over 50 percent of people over 64 years old suffer from some type of sleep disorder. While the hormonal and physical changes that occur as we age will likely affect sleep, especially in menopausal women, the increased presence of other medical conditions and disorders is also a factor that tends to upset the sleep of the elderly.






One of the biggest sleeping problems the elderly experience is the inability to get deep, restorative sleep. Although they tend to sleep just as much as they did when they were younger, the elderly don’t get as quality sleep, meaning that they often suffer from fatigue and daytime drowsiness. The main reason for this is that older people don’t get as much REM sleep, the deepest, most restorative sleep phase. Keep reading to learn more about the relationship between sleep and aging.


Weight Changes


Dramatic weight changes, especially weight gain, are also common effects of sleep deprivation. Because the amount and quality of the sleep we get affects our hormone levels, namely our levels of leptin and ghrelin, many physiological processes that depend on these hormone levels to function properly, including appetite, are affected by our sleep.

Leptin is a hormone that affects our feelings of fullness and satisfaction after a meal, and ghrelin is the hormone that stimulates our appetites. When you suffer from sleep deprivation, your body’s levels of leptin fall and ghrelin levels increase. This means that you end up feeling hungrier without really feeling satisfied by what you eat, causing you to eat more and, consequently, gain weight. Keep reading to learn more about how sleep affects your weight.

(Taken from: http://www.sleep-deprivation.com/articles/effects-of-sleep-deprivation/index.php)

So you see, it can cause big damage to me and my family so I have the right to protest! I will hold their construction site hostage if they don't stop! Or throw things out my window just for them to stop! SIGH I have a feeling it is going to be a bad day today because I'm in no mood to perk up because of the noise...Wish me luck on putting it to a stop!

MY NEW TONGUE TWISTER : FITFLOPS FIT MY FEET!

No, these are not my feet. If you know me well enough you'll know these CAN'T be my feet.

Ever since I learned how to buy my own shoes, I've had this challenge of finding the best footwear that could not only make my feet look decent, but make me feel good about them as well. You see, due to my sick habit of walking around the house barefoot ever since I was a kid, I developed flat feet. Not to mention my toes are a bit chubbier than usual that could separate themselves from one another. It's a skill that come in handy for me whenever I get pedicures, especially when I do them on my own. I can sometimes even pick things up using my toes too. Haha! The experiences that I've had with my feet have been a yoyo ride...from ingrowns, calluses, dead toenails (R.I.P. my pinky toenail) and many others, shopping for shoes became a mission and not just a simple visit to the mall.

I've been hearing about Fitflops for quite sometime now. I've had mine for 3 months I think. I have the same style as the one in the picture and as I look around, I'm happy that more people especially commuters have discovered what I found. It's the most comfortble footwear yet, and believe me I've tried quite a number of kinds of shoes. I even regret buying Havaianas because I don't use them that much anymore.

Here are just some of the activities that I am able to do flawlessly with Fitflops:

1. Watch a whole concert for 2 1/2 hours standing up

2. Run up and about during an international artists' promo tour

3. Go to the beach

4. Market at Balintawak palengke at 9:00 p.m.

5. Catch the MRT

6. Have a leisurely walk at La Mesa Dam Park

7. Drive from pasig, to makati to paranaque to cainta then back to Pasig

8. Organize a whole garage sale

and the list just goes on and on...

Fitflops never let me down. It's sturdy, comfortable, though a bit pricey. But when you do the math, it's well worth it! If I calculate it, I bought my pair last June...If I divide it by 3,000 

(I forgot the exact price) with 90 days because I pratically use it everyday, I just spend 33 pesos a day and it gets cheaper the longer I use it. It truly is an investment.

I hope they distribute the other variands of Fitflops here in the Philippines. The boots, clogs, sneakers, everything. I'm not saying I'm going to buy them all. I actually won't because I plan and I know that I will be able to use my pair now for a looong looong time. I just want them to come out with more styles so more women like me who have trouble with their feet can finally find true happiness and comfort while walking, jumping or running with Fit Flop!

To find out what these other styles are, go to http://www.fitflop.com/

ON OPINIONS

I dawned upon this ridiculous comment on the page of Nak Muay Asian Thai Cuisine's fan page which I won't blurt out here anymore because it's not worth the time. I also read this article about MD Sterilizing and Disinfecting Solution that allegedly accused us of something that was so absurd, it was a pity that the writer was a respected journalist and judge for a major newspaper who didn't get his facts straight! If I had the money right now, I would sue them. But I don't, so out of respect and to make use of our resources more efficiently, I just deleted that petty lie from Nak Muay's page (the one who made the comment recieved a lengthy message from me and I also reported her account) and next week, I shall call that newspaper to put down that article from their website which is still searchable until now.

I am also guilty of stating my opinions when it is uncalled for but I don't broadcast them to the world like how those two people just did! Instead of using their time and resources to help others, they choose to grab the opportunity to step on the livelihood of other people. What a waste!

I may not know what their motives are. Maybe the girl who posted that comment on Nak Muay's page just didn't have anything good to do (I doubt that she even had the chance to eat at the resto) and maybe that journalist from the newspaper just wanted to increase readership of his column. Yet, regardless of why they did what they did, it just goes to show that most of us are careless often times with what we say, myself included.

I know that by ranting here, I'm not contributing as much and I'm just adding on to the negative energy of those two people so how about a shift in mood...

In five...four...three...two...one...

HERE ARE MY POSITIVE AND PERSONAL OPINIONS (that deserves respect) ABOUT NAK MUAY AND MD STERILIZING AND DISINFECTING SOLUTION THAT WOULD HOPEFULLY COMPENSATE FOR THE HARM THAT THOSE TWO PEOPLE DID

NAK MUAY ASIAN THAI CUISINE: My favorite thing about Nak Muay are the memories that it brings. It was indeed a journey to find the right spices and ingredients and to figure out the whole thing from scratch. I wasn't even 100% hands on in putting it up and yet, as I look back, I just can't help but smile. It even became a bonding experience for me, Van and his family. The funny thing is, eventhough I was there for the taste tests when we were building the menu, I still can't get enough of the dishes especially the noodles. Plus, I also love its spontaneity. I get to bump into friends and have dinner with them which are so unplanned like last time when I was able to have dinner with Arlene, Nouelle then came Elaine and Calde. There was also a time when Ina and Reggie came unexpectedly. I just love those moments. I also like it when me and Van plan to have our dinner there. Mind you, we also pay for our bill because business is business.

Looking at Nak Muay, I strongly believe it is very promising. If it were not then we won't have regulars who keep on coming back. Some even keep on ordering just one dish! We also noticed that the people who eat at Nak Muay are those who eat because of good taste and not just because they want to fill their belly. I'm excited for the things to come!

MD STERILIZING AND DISINFECTING SOLUTION: MDSDS is truly state of art. It was tested by the most well-respected organizations in the world that are GENUINE and my parents put in a lot of sweat and tears to have those tests and I'm very proud of what they've accomplished! The good thing about it is it really helps save a lot of lives. Imagine the lives that could've been saved from Dengue if only people were properly educated about how to get rid of mosquitoes. Insect repellants only get rid of the mosquitoes that are mature and flying already. They only REPEL mosquitoes and not KILL ALL of them. There are still thousands of mosquitoes left inside homes because of their eggs found in stagnant water. Spraying MDSDS regularly inside homes does the trick.

It's a shame how one respected person accused MDSDS as an excuse and opportunity for political scam, when the only thing running through the minds of the people who implemented dengue projects in the government that used MDSDS were the lives of the poeple who needed to be rescued from the dreaded disease.

So to those two people that didn't have anything good to say but still said it anyways and shared it to the rest of the world...I have three words for you...

I DARE YOU!

I dare you to eat at Nak Muay!
I dare you to try MD Sterilizing and Disinfecting Solution!
Then that's the time you can tell me what you think!

*BOW*

A TRIBUTE TO THE PRODUCT THAT HAS BROUGHT TO WHERE I AM NOW: Our family business - MD Sterilizing and Disinfecting Solution

MD Sterilizing and Disinfecting Solution is the invention of  my father. It is the product that provided for almost all our basic needs and wants. It has put me and my siblings through kinder, grade school, high school, college and even when I graduated, it has provided for our basic necessities. Yet, aside from providing a livelihood for our family, MD/SDS has protected the country from various diseases and infection, especially the deadly and pandemic ones like SARS and Bird Flu. It has been saving not only our lives, but the lives of the majority as well.

To be honest, in an effort to make a life of my own, and I must admit, due to a little bit of pride, I once neglected finding ways to help our business. I ventured into several industries, from events, mobile phones, infant's milk, call centers, entertainment, etc. All of them did build my character and taught me experiences that I would forever cherish and yet, there was this voice inside of me, telling me that I had to contribute to MD/SDS. So, allow me to impart one of my contrbutions through this entry.

I did help in occassions where I was free. From making brochures, labels, and rarely going to product presentations, I thought it was enough. Yet, it's just now that I finally understood why MD/SDS was worth telling the world about.

I read through the research (and mind you, it was very thorough) that my sister, mom and dad did and boy was I surprised! Little did I know how MD/SDS could've helped a lot of lives both human, plant and animal.

It also had so many uses, I thought targetting the right people was going to be hard but the more I think I about it, anyone and everyone can spray a little of MD/SDS to their surroundings to keep them safe. My favorite characteristic of MD/SDS is that it can be sprayed anywhere and everywhere without harming the environment or myself. It can be sprayed around anyone, sick or healthy, old or newborn, etc. etc. Plus, no matter how dirty an area may look like, (i.e. dumpsites, fecal matter, etc.) it is still effective in killing harmful microorganisms.

I know I may sound like a horrible saleswoman now (NOTE: WOMAN NOT MAN! In doing cold calls for MD/SDS so many of the people I spoke with called me Sir PFFFFT) but I just need to express how impressed I was with MD/SDS that was right in front of me from the start!

It can help a lot of people. I thought before, only the government can use and abuse its uses but after further understanding of what it can do, even individuals and households can take advantage of its benefits.

Some examples:

1. Nursing students - especially those who are already taking their practicum, Doctors, Medical practitioners: A mask does not provide enough protection anymore. Being exposed to patients with contagius illnesses is very dangerous. For your uniform, you can soak it with MD/SDS after washing to make sure that your uniform is clear of germs. You can also place a foot bath (a door mat soaked with MD/SDS) at the entrance of your home so when you enter the house as you come from the hosiptal, you are sure that you don't bring in any harmful microorganisms.

2. Those who live with patients at home: Using different dilution ratios, MD/SDS can turn a simple bedroom into an ICU. You can sterilize food utensils used by your sick loved ones and you can also use MD/SDS to clean infected laundry. Also, ionizers which are very expensive can be replaced by MD/SDS by just spraying it inside the room where your patient stays.

3. Those who live with infants or babies: MD/SDS can be used to sterilize bottles and baby clothes. For your garbage disposals that contain soiled diapers, you can spray MD/SDS on your waste bins to prevent contamination before the garbage collector arrives.

4. Pet Owners: Sweeping the manure or mopping the urine of pets is not enough to ensure that the area is free of bacteria. I highly recommend spraying the area with MD or if not, mopping the area itself with MD/SDS. You can also spray MD/SDS on your pets' cages to ensure that its bacteria free

5. Smokers: Ever spray perfume or aerosols to get rid of the smell of smoke? MD/SDS does the trick! Just spray a diluted solution of MD/SDS on clothes, aircondition units, cars, rooms, etc. and the smell will go away after a few minutes. The problem with other deodorizers is that it only covers the stench. MD/SDS on the other hand, gets rid of the germs that cause the smell.

There are still so many uses of MD Sterilzing and Disinfecting Solution. I just can't place everything here because it is just WAY long. Bottom line is, anyone can use it to be protected. I am so sick of reactionary measures that people do (myself included sometimes) when dealing with health and safety. MD/SDS provides a proactive approach in preventing sickness from happening. As my dad would say, "An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure".

I hope we can find a way to make MD/SDS accessible to everyone already since infection and bacteria are multiplying by the minute and it would be the noblest deed to help everyone be protected from these through what we offer.

I owe a lot to MD Sterilizing and Disinfecting Soluton because of what it provided me and my family. Yet, we as human beings owe the environment more in healing it and making it a safer and cleaner place to live in.

I'm proud to be the daughter of the man who invented a solution to our age old problem of high death tolls because of germs and pollution ...that man being none other than (drumrolls) my dad.

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I FOUND THE PERFECT FORMULA TO CURE MY 2 DECADE OLD ILLNESS

Kuddos to whoever invented Loratidine. I was bed ridden today for half a day due to my violent sneezes and bulging eyes. I woke up at 9am because my mom asked me if I was going out. I felt my body shivering and cold perspiration running down my spine. I got up and drank some medicine which was my trustee Neozep. I woke up again (I forgot the time) because I wanted to sneeze...I got up and drank Loratidine and I slept again. I woke up and voila! My sniffles are almost gone and I felt my bed damp with perspiration. I'm feeling way better...

I don't know if it was Neozep of Loratidine that cured me but I guess it was the combination of both. I've been living with my terrible sniffles all my life and I've consulted an ENT about it and he said that there was really nothing to do except drink allergy or colds medicines whenever my nose is acting up.

I would always say, "sana natatanggal ko ilong ko at nalilinis ko sa lababo" when I have colds. I guess now, when I get to prove that this formula indeed works, I can say goodbye to that expression. It's no joke. I mean the people around me laugh when I sneeze too hard, some, even associate me already with my sneezes. I also have to apologize and say excuse me constantly for something that I didn't purposely do. It is no joke when you have colds and fever to match.

I guess I'm going to have to give myself another day before I am 100% cured. TO those who have clear noses now, you should call yourselves lucky. How I dread having icky snot running my nostrils subconsciously. Thank you once again to Neozep and Loratidine!

GARAGE SALE A SUCCESS!

The garage sale is over! Though bittersweet, it felt good to know that there are still ways of earning without getting too stressed. Finished cleaning our space together with Van and the rest of the team. All in all we were able to sell a decent amount. Not only that, some relatives and friends were also able to earn from the garage sale. There were still a number of items we weren't able to sell but given the time and the amount of stuff that we had, it was indeed successful. Not only were we able to offer items that are within the budget of almost everyone, we were also able to clean the house from the stuff that we don't use anymore.




It might take a lot of tedious work. Fixing and sorting out the things in the store was the main bulk of the work but it was all worth it. Of course, like any other business there are lean days but our average sales per day was P1,500 - P2,000 which was not bad. Not to mention the intangible riches that we acquired: time together, improved logical and mathematical skills, the discovery of one of the most delicious barbeques in QC, new friends, cleaner homes, improved communication and bargaining skills and many more.



We learned that price was a huge factor in garage sales as well as new offerings. When it was down to our last 3 days, we held a sale where we sold the clothes at 20 - 100 pesos except those that were given to us by friends. We also had some little freebies to give away. The freebies were also stuff that we didn't use anymore. It was funny how people still bargained with us for the items that were sold at 20 / 10 pesos. Close to the end, we just wanted to sell as much as we can so we didn't have to pack as much.



We still have some treasures left behind - especially gowns which will now be up for rental. If in case any of you would need one for any occassion, you may call 7821813. I also have several books and CD's on hand and I might just give them away. We also have a lot of clothes that are up for charity. If any of you want them, just simply leave a comment and let's see how I can hand them to you.



To cap off our project, Van and I had a trip to La Mesa Dam Ecopark and it was beautiful. It's comforting to know that there is still a sanctuary within the city where we can get to appreciate nature. We walked under the rain and enjoyed the view as we spoke about the future and all the little things in life that we learned to appreciate.



We also found out that earthworms are expensive! 1800 per kilo of icky worms who help the envorinoment by decomposing trash. They should just breed a humungous earthworm so that it can gobble up the world's trash and poop it out as fertilizer so we'll have more trees that can suck up the water when it's raining hard. The rain nowadays are crazy heavy.



I would like to thank Van and his family for sharing with me their space along shorthorn congressional avenue and for helping me and staying with me throughout the garage sale. I wish we sold more gowns though:( No worries, we'll work on the rentals. I would also like to thank my family, mom, dad, henrick, ate for filling up the store and for lending me the car. I woudl also like to thank my friends, namely Abby, Aspe and Clarice who participated as well. I have yet to return to you your stuff and your earnings.



For those who are currently doing one - good luck! :) For those who are putting up one - don't worry, once you have all of your stuff on display, selling will be a breeze:) For those who are planning to do one, Go! Go! Go! I highly recommend it!



Shorthorn won't ever be the same again:) Now, I bet everytime I pass by it, I'll say hi to some people and do a little smile on my face as I reminisce what has happened.

THINGS YOU CAN DO IN 30 SECONDS WHEN YOU'RE AT WAR IN MARS: A tribute to 30 Seconds to Mars' album This is War

It's been a while since I bought an album off a record store. Aside from Charice's record, (which I bought to support Pinoy Pride), I recently bought 30 Seconds to Mars' new album,
This is War which is just the grandest and most impactful record I've heard in a long time. Jared Leto was indeed serious when he said he wanted the album to sound like a film. In an interview, they even narrated that Jared placed a sign on the studio door stating, "We are not here to do what has been done before".

The album is like nothing else...it's a story unfolding with every track with a sound so thick, it makes you want to hear it over and over again to reach different levels of appreciation. I personally can't get enough of the crowd chants and stomping. The lyrics in itself convey a message that the world is indeed at war and it's time for us to raise our arms in an effort to bring peace and unity amongst diversity. Watch the music videos and you'll get what I mean...

To pay tribute to such a wondrous creation, I thought of a war happening in Mars where we are at battle with Martians since the Earth is no longer liveable because we destroyed it with our selfish and greedy ways. Here are some things you can initially do in 30 seconds when we're at war in Mars from the top of my wierd head.

- Text "K" when someone asks you if you're alright during the war
- Test the air in Mars. If it's not suitable for human life, then you can do the next thing...
- Die
- If it is suitable for human life, then you can sigh Whew!
- If all else fails and 30 seconds is all you have, then maybe you can just PRAY

That's all I can think of for now. I would like to thank Van for re-introducing them to me. I look forward to the day when we get to see them live and we are inside moshpits and screaming our lungs out as we go to war with 30 Seconds to Mars! I want those tour tshirts and hoodies!

Damn it feels good to simply love music again! :)

 

BATTLE OF THE THAI MASSAGE PARLORS - TON TON VS. NUAT THAI

ROUND 1

RED CORNER: TON TON THAI MASSAGE

On the red corner, providing different combos of Thai massage from foot or body only / foot and body or back massage and foot, etc. etc. They provide the most comfortable but expensive pair of pajamas and spacious massage areas. They have several branches offering off-peak discounts and services that go as high as 500 pesos (if I'm not mistaken), with free tea!...Here's Ton Ton Thai Massage!




Me and Van have been regulars of Ton Ton for several years now. When we don't have anything to do, or if we're just so tired from what we've just done, we visit Ton Ton to relax. We love their pajamas, especially the hot bean bag that they place around your neck during foot massages and whole body massages (if you request it, they can provide it for you though not in all branches) The only con we knew back then was the fact that they had to wake you up for them tro stretch you in different ways. Yet, because of an unfortunate incident with Ton Ton, the cons just rose to the roof that we had to search for another Thai massage place to ease our stress.

HALFTIME!

THE UNFORTUNATE TON TON INCIDENT

I was having my usual, well-loved Ton Ton treatment beside Van when suddenly, I woke up from pre-slumber because I heard Van tell his masseuse that he wanted to talk to the manager. After my massage, I found out from him that his masseuse fell asleep while massaging his head and that she was going in and out of the massage area and just caressing him with very weak strokes instead of massaging him thoroughly. The cashier apologized and I paid for my massage.

The cashier then told me that I had to pay for two massages because Van hasn't paid for his. We both got very dissappointed because given the poor service, the cashier wanted us to pay full. Van told her that he wasn't even relaxed at all. He said, "...masnarelax pa ung nagmasahe sa akin, buti pa siya nakatulog". The cashier called the masseuse to explain and of course, the masseuse denied it. When in fact, she was well aware of what happened and she was very sick that time with fever. She even told the manager that she went in and out of the massage area to get rid of her phlegm. The manager after hearing what happened coldly said, "Sige po huwag niyo na lang po bayaran..." With her tone of voice, it even looked like we needed to thank her for the poor service that Van got! My golly!

To think that they have already also endangered the health of their customer by having a sick masseuse give a massage. Not to mention, the ounces of phlegm that was applied on Van's body. For sure she didn't have time to wash her hands properly every time she went to the bathroom to get rid of it. One word - PWEH!

ROUND 2

BLUE CORNER: NUAT THAI MASSAGE

On the blue corner, bearing affordable prices and interesting massage packages....They have a cool interior partnered with eucalyptus scented rooms. They provide oil with their Thai massage and different techniques that does not only massage you but also stretches you all at once. They also offer body scrub combined with their massage and they give you a choice between a male or female masseuse. Here is...NUAT THAI MASSAGE! 

Before I left MCA, I had the chance to do a radio tour. Luckily during our visit to Magic 89.9, we bumped into Koyang and paid my goodbyes to him. I told him about our restaurant Nak Muay and he said that we could tie-up with his massage business which was Nuat Thai. I readily said yes with some ideas in mind. But I had to try it first. Luckily, me and Van were in the mood for some Thai massage tonight and boy were we happy with the experience that we can't stop talking about it on the way home.

This time, my masseuse was the one who was sick. Maybe because our spot was directly under the aircon. I heard every bone in my body crack loose. My nostrils even cleared up during the head massage. The technique was so precise. I wanted to watch how they do it because the feeling was really amazing. I thought if I knew how they did it, maybe I could do it to myself but it's so complex, it would take a lot of learning. It was science. Plus, it didn't feel like just 1 hour...it felt so good I thought it lasted 3. Props to my masseuse because eventhough she had colds, she did a good job.

The only con was Van's pajamas were so small, his pants became leggings and his top became a hanging blouse. But the experience compensated for the lack of fabric. Plus, there was also a customer who was snoring so loud. Proof enough the he was indeed relaxed..NO...HE WAS RELAXED...NO...HE WAS RELAAAAAAXXXXEEEDDD! OO NA SIYA NA ANG RELAXED! SIYA NA!!! But even the funny noises couldn't make me laugh because I was so calm and half asleep.

3...2...1...YOU'RE OUT TON TON!

And the winner...by unanimous decision is...NUAT THAI MASSAGE! With great prices at P250.00 for a one hour massage regardless of the time, superb massage technique, courteous staff, generous servings of oil and powder for the Thai Body Massage with Oil, and Thairrific ambience, Nuat Thai gets our vote!

Upon driving by Ton Ton on our way home, Van and I just had to say,

GOODBYE TON TON! HELLO NUAT THAI!

THE PRIZE : A FREE PLUG AT MY BLOG! HEHE!

Visit Nuat Thai and get the Thai treatment you deserve!  Go to their branch at Annapolis St. or Matalino St. Quezon City (at the back of Quezon City Hall beside KFC).

Call or Text at 927-9499 / 0908 6884589.

Open from 12:00 P.M. to 1:00 AM Daily.

To know where their other branches are located, call the directory assistance of PLDT. 

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