What Simply Works!

I’m not sure how it started but my 3 year old, who previously dislikes taking vitamins and medicines, is now liking the idea of taking vitamins every day.  Often than not, she is the one who reminds us to give her either her chewable vitamin or the syrup version.  Of course, this is a good habit that we always encourage her to keep.  Ah kids, they really do amazing and amusing things.

Thinking of the many possible hobbies I could take on and learn, racing cars or anything related to cars is definitely out of the picture.  I know of a few guy friends who are into F1 stuff, from the drivers to Ferrari parts, but I see that their liking of such is limited to owning the car’s toy versions and being fans of popular F1 drivers.  I don’t know what fun you could get out of that but I’m sure there are possibly thousands of F1 fans out there.

My sister and I had the same dream car, a Toyota Camry.  I was fresh out from college and was on my first job when I saw a tall and beautiful lady driving a white Camry.  I told myself that I would someday be like her.  A powerful, career woman driving a sleek and white Camry.  Fast forward to present time, that car (or any car for that matter) is no longer in my wish list as well as that of being a career woman.

But for my sister, the dream came true.  Her va-va-voom of a car has been with her for more than a year now and the latest model looks very classy.  She is not worried yet over auto repair or having to check engine light as it was brought brand new.  It’s good that she has a personal driver that takes care of the car as well.

Vacation time is definitely over and reality has kicked in!  My muscles get a good workout looking after my very active 6-month old and an almost 3 1/2 year old who started preschool/day care last week.  Add to that the household chores.. which some of them I missed doing (honestly!).  So, with my round-the-clock job, who says I need discount diet pills?

We have a short list of must-see places for my mother who is with us now in Sydney.  That includes a visit to Hyde Park, Sydney Opera House and the popular Yum Cha place called Phoenix.  Nope, nothing too adventurous on the list like atv riding!  She is with us for only two weeks and we could only squeeze-in quick trips during the weekends.  Oh, mother, hope you had fun with us.. You will be missed!

Our first week back in Sydney has been smooth so far.  We have unpacked all of our stuff, that includes 2 20×20 boxes, 3 check-in luggage and 1 carry-on luggage and we managed to tidy up our house.  There is so much ironing to do though!  So my arms will definitely get a good work-out sans pull up bars! He he.  So many chores to do, so little time!

With only four days left before our flight back to Sydney, I can say that I have ticked-off almost all the items in my to-do list.  The major ones were prioritized and completed and I’m proud of myself! He he.  Tomorrow will be my last day of ’shopping’ and I just need to get a few items like snacks and coloring books for my little girl’s use during the flight.  Tonight, I will go through all the documents I’ve amassed throughout our stay, such as insurance quotes, flight boarding passes and sales receipts and only keep the ones I need to file.  Sigh.  Four long, colorful months will soon end.  Where did the time go?

My parents bought a huge inflatable pool for the kids.  The three, CM, LA and A, have been enjoying dips in the pool since school holidays started.  It is very hot and humid here in the Philippines right now and it is perfect timing to have an inflatable pool or pool floats.  I’m sure my little girl will miss the fun times with her cousins when she goes back to Sydney.

I need to get rid of a few bulky techie/gadgets/machines at home.  We have a vacuum cleaner, a huge DVD writer, a fax machine and an old xbox 360.  It was hard to let go of those items before thinking that we might have use for them but years on, they just became dust collectors.  I have to phone some friends and ask first if they are interested to get the items.

I noticed the dark circles around my eyes getting darker by the day.  It doesn’t help that I’m always up in the wee hours of the morning because my baby’s sleeping pattern is still a bit erratic.  Will anti wrinkle eye creams still work?  I’m not sure.  In fact, I don’t recall ever a time that I’ve used them.  Maybe now is the time to consider it.

Since beauty treatments (and almost everything) in Sydney are very expensive.  It is tempting to consider do-it-yourself facial treatments and even acne home remedies.  I’m still wary though because when it comes to my skin or my face especially, it is still best to trust the professionals.  That leaves me to just wait for our annual trip to our home country to get all these beauty treatments at very, very cheap rates.

Many of us care less (or don’t care at all) about the extent of damage that unhealthy foods can do to our bodies.  Often than not, it is only when we get sick that we stop and think about our diet.  There are so many  healthy food options out there and best colon cleansers to help our system, which are within our reach.  It is not too late to detoxify and rid our bodies of all the toxins that got stuck through the years.

I discovered just recently that I have left a pack of prenatal vitamins untouched.  Ooh, what a waste!  I should have finished it right after I had given birth since it also helps in breastfeeding.  Anyway, it’s too late.  I have no reason to take them now! Ha ha.  But seriously, those vitamins were a really big help.  I had safe pregnancies, I was overall in good health and my kids were born healthy and perfect!  So, if you have pregnant family members or friends, click here for prenatal vitamins for more information.

I have started packing our stuff for Sydney two weeks ago.  I was able to fill-up a 20×20 box and a check-in luggage.  Still, there are a lot of things to be sorted and packed.  My kids’ toys, essentials, clothes, clothes and more clothes!  I’m not worried about the set airline weight limit but I’m more concerned about the volume of luggage I have to keep track of and eventually lift/carry around.  I might have to get a brand new Kipling luggage, which I’m sure is pretty sturdy and not as heavy so I could put more of our stuff in it.  Let’s see in the coming days how my packing will fare.

My husband was tasked to check-out an apartment near my daughter’s day care centre in Sydney.  It is the best time, I should say, since the kids and I are still here in the Philippines.  If all goes well with the new place, then it will be logistically easier to move than having to worry about two young kids while doing all the packing and unpacking.

According to my husband, the apartment we’re looking at is well maintained, all the rooms are acceptable except that the bathrooms are tad small.  The toilets are so-so, not needing replacements but definitely not designed like Toto toilets.  Overall, we decided not to pursue the place given that it doesn’t meet our standards.

The whole family is looking forward to a wedding event happening at the end of this year.  We are excited because we will again doll-up our little girl, as I was told will be one of the flower girls.  And our little boy, will be in a formal suit for the very first time!  (Note to self: Scout for tuxedo shirts.) I bet he will look cute in it! Hee hee.

While I was watching the latest season of American Idol, I noticed one of the male contestants showing signs of stage fright.  He frequently switched hands holding the microphone and moved in awkward motion.  After his song number, the judges noted his awkward moves, too.  But he was told that despite the obvious nervousness he displayed, he still is on top of the lead because of his unique voice.

I believe many (if not all) performers or speakers  go through this challenging phase of getting over stage fright.  Even those who are confident with their skill or talent feel nervous when facing a huge crowd.  But public speaking (or performing) should not impede what we are set to accomplish.  There are many ways to deal with this anxiety and one of them is a supplement called Bravina.

Bravina helps get rid of public speaking anxiety and has of course, proven its effectiveness with 96% (for public speaking) and 81% (for concentration) customer satisfaction rating.  Apart from taking Bravina, there are speech advice and tips that can be easily downloaded and referenced from their website.

For people who are currently on medication, it is advisable to consult a physician prior taking Bravina supplements.  Apart from that, safety of this supplement is guaranteed.  So, if taking these supplements seem too good to be true, check out their website to get more information.

Yesterday, over dinner, we were discussing about detoxification.  How it can be easy but still requiring commitment.  A family member shared that wheat grass is good and the effect is like rapid detox for her.  She felt the effects after she finished drinking it for ten straight days.  She felt lighter and leaner, there were no hunger pangs that made her grab for junk food before.  Sounds promising, doesn’t it?

What I have read about detoxification is it doesn’t only help those who want to give up smoking or alcohol but even those who simply want to start a healthy lifestyle.  I would like to try detoxification but maybe at a better time like when my youngest child is a bit older.

We had a mini-celebration for my son’s 5^th month yesterday.  It was not so long ago when I used to worry about my pregnancy but now, I see my little boy growing up so fast!  What a blessing!  My husband and I are so excited about the future that we talk about touring Australia (e.g. theme parks in Gold Coast) and eventually the U.S. (e.g. Disney vacation packages).  By God’s grace, it will all be uphill from here.

I have totally neglected this blog.  I used to join a lot of weekly photo memes and immensely enjoyed leaving comments on other peoples’ blogs.  I even toyed with the idea of getting free SEO software in the hopes of increasing traffic and eventually the Google PR ranking of this site.  But that’s a thing of the past.  I don’t bother think of PR or site traffic anymore as it robs me of the enjoyment that I get in blogging.