play around with the bounceicles. drag them round. jump on them. and more!

Little Homemade Housewife
Tuesday, April 17, 2012
「 bouncing away 5:26 PM 」
Cute wallets up for grabs!

http://littlehomemadehousewife.blogspot.com/2012/04/im-blog-nerd-giveaway.html

Signing off, kathy.

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BMDC Day One, Two & Three
Monday, December 12, 2011
「 bouncing away 9:51 PM 」

So, last Friday, December 9, 2011, I decided to try out Jillian Michaels' 30-Day Shred. I've been meaning to enroll in a bikram or ashtanga yoga class for the past few months. However, I lack the time and funds. Luckily, I came upon this dvd because of my amazon.com addiction. I read most of the reviews and decided to try it out. I would do anything to become fit again!


To be honest, I hate working out. It's painful, time-consuming, and I'm just too lazy to do it. I don't know what came to me and decided to commit to this. Read on below to see my progress.


Day One:


Day one was very intense. The workout looked easy. I watched it several times so that I could keep up with the pace once I start (I'm obsessive-compulsive that way). I was definitely wrong! It wasn't easy and nowhere near easy. I stopped after ten minutes of the video, rested for 5 minutes, then continued 'til the end with a number of stops in between. I was sweating and panting really hard after the workout. I thought I was going to die! The workout involves 3 minutes of cardio, 2 minutes strength training, and 1 minute abs. No rests. No stopping. I'm not an athlete and used to have asthma. You can just imagine how horrid I felt after the workout. I didn't use any weights for the strength training course because all I had were 4-lb dumbbells. I didn't want to shock my muscles. It's a good workout overall. I am hoping to increase my stamina soon.


Day Two:


I finished the workout this time but I only did half of the abs workouts. I used my 4-lb dumbbells on half of the strength training. I also did and extra five minutes of dynamic stretching before I began the video, and five minutes of static stretching after the video. I still have low stamina and would often get side stitches. So I stop for a few seconds and continue with the cardio. I believe I'm getting better, though!


I stopped for a day because my biceps started to hurt and I couldn't move my arms freely.


Day Three:


My arms still hurt after putting numerous pain relieving patches. I pushed myself to workout yesterday so that my muscles will get used to the routine. I'm so glad I did. My biceps don't hurt as much today. I can feel a slight tightness whenever I stretch my arms out but, thankfully, it doesn't hurt at all.


Since I stopped for a day, my stamina dropped. I often get side stitches but could easily recover after a few seconds of rest. I finished the workout again and feel that I'm getting stronger everyday. I was thinking of drinking creatine to increase my endurance before a workout. However, I'm not yet sure if it's safe. I have to do a research on that!

Signing off, kathy.

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Healthy Lifestyle
I AM FAT! From 95 pounds, I'm probably up to 125-130 pounds now. The reason? Well, it's been a year since I've graduated and I lost all motivation to stay in good shape. I am about to open a restaurant and, in doing so, I've just been staying at home, cooking and eating and baking and eating! I just can't stop eating! I used to be very conscious about my physical appearance but, lately, I just didn't give a fuck. Long story short, I gained a lot and I don't feel good about it because I can't fit into 80% of my clothes. I don't want to buy new ones and waste the ones I currently have. It took courage to admit that I've gotten FAT! Sigh, I hate hearing that word. But I have to be honest with myself. 


I absolutely don't hate my body, don't get me wrong. I simply believe that I can do better! I want to stay and live healthy. I always want to feel energized, instead of feeling sad and lazy to move around. In order to do this, I must change my diet and exercise! 


The purpose of this post is to keep me motivated. I will update my blog after every workout and will probably post progress pics once I get to the non-shameful stage. :D


Anyway, to start my HEALTHY LIFESTYLE, I quit drinking alcoholic drinks. I'm not an alcoholic but I used to drink every weekend with my friends. It's not easy to hold back but I've managed not to drink during sessions with my buddies. Second, I cut back on carbonated drinks. I can't always avoid this because there are just some cases where there aren't any drinks available but softdrinks. I rarely get a taste of this fizzy sugary hell. I increased my water and juice intake, instead. Third, I introduced more vegetables in my diet. I've been eating salad with a little balsamic vinaigrette or roasted sesame dressing I make from scratch. Fourth, I eat very little rice or a piece of bread (which I also make from scratch) each meal. I eat less, basically. Fifth, I'm doing a 30-minute intense workout routine everyday. With hard work and dedication, I'll get fit in no time. Aja! :D


THE BODY MASS DROP CHALLENGE BEGINS...

Signing off, kathy.

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In Memory of Jeremiah
Monday, June 06, 2011
「 bouncing away 2:32 AM 」
Last week, my good friend Josh's brother, Jeremiah, succumbed to bone cancer. After three years of pain the Lord has finally released him of his sufferings. Jeremiah was a man who gave me great inspiration. He made me realize that you can't really complain with the trials that you encounter. He was able to survive the most painful type of cancer without having chemotherapy. Jeremiah had the will to live and fight, even if his family told him to surrender his life to God. I will forever remember this brave man and instill the values I learned from him. "Never give up," was what he was thinking until his last breath.

After Jeremiah's death, a friend of mine wrote an article about him. I want to share this to the rest of the world because it's such a powerful message. You can't help but cry and be inspired by this man's faith and will to survive. I hope that this article changes a lot of lives.
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Jeremiah: A man of faith!
by Dorothy Jean Villanueva

Because of this man's life, I am forever changed.

“This is a story of a man of faith.”

Three years ago Jeremiah Medalla was diagnosed to have bone cancer. As a result his left leg had to be amputated. Things got worse and one of his lung collapsed which made breathing extremely difficult for him. Soon his kidneys began to fail, and breathing became extremely difficult as around only 1/4 of his other lung was functioning.

God told me to visit him soon, along with that God told me to write a song for him. and by God’s grace it was done overnight, the Spirit was truly moving. We visited him around 5:30pm May 29, 2011. He looked weaker than how he looked in pictures. Jeremiah was really weak physically, but his Spirit was ever so alive to keep fighting.

We went with Tita Chi (his mom) to buy medicines, the first mercury drug was out of stock. So we had to go the branch at Cainta Rizal which thank God, had stock. After the purchases we headed home ate dinner and began to worship with Jeremiah.

The most amazing thing about Jeremiah is his faith in God. Never ever did he question or blame God for his sickness. Instead of choosing to resent God, he chose to grow in love even more with the Lord. I am a worship leader in our church, yet Jeremiah taught me the essence of worship.

During my first and last visit we sung praises and every time the music team visited to worship with him he always had the strength to worship.

No circumstance was too painful to keep him from giving God what was rightly His. Jeremiah demonstrated real worship. Worship that was not dependent on circumstances. Worship that praised God for who He is and what He has done, even when in times of testing and trials.

After I sung the song God gave, Jeremiah went to rest. Then he couldn’t breathe, so we rushed him to the hospital. As I quickly tried to pack my guitar his mom said “I think this is it. I am at peace.”

Around 8:00 in the morning, Jeremiah went to home to his Maker. There we know he is no longer in any pain. He is in heaven, enjoying the presence of God and waiting for us to one day join him.

Jeremiah fought the good fight. Jeremiah trusted God in times of uncertainties. Jeremiah worshipped God at the moment of his greatest trial. Jeremiah loved God despite his sickness. The most beautiful thing is he exited this world praising and worshipping God… and when he got back home the heavens rejoiced.

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I remember the pain of watching him struggling to breathe, how cold his arm was when i held it, how it broke my heart to see him in pain....yes i cried over it, and yes i felt sad, but now comes the part where God's peace just overwhelms me. I am excited to one day go and tell Jeremiah how his life has changed others. If you are reading this, I praise God for you. Do me a favor and continue sharing this story with others. :')

Things i learned from Jeremiah:

1) NEVER GIVE UP! At times i have been tempted to give up. When pressures come crashing in I tend to entertain thoughts of giving up. This man never gave up.

2) Jeremiah's purpose on earth did not end when he went home. It is still on going. His story will reach thousands and millions. Souls will be saved in Jesus' Name! Lives will be changed in Jesus' Name! Jeremiah lived a life that echoed through eternity. He left a ministry through his story that is still moving. EVERY CHRISTIAN OUGHT TO LIVE LIVES LIKE THIS! Live a life that will continue to bless others even if our time on earth is up. Let our lives all be drops that start great ripples of influence for the Name of the Lord!

3) Worship God with all your strength, with all your heart, with all your mind. True worship is not environment-sensitive. It is a firmly set on the character of God. Worship God for who He is.

"Jeremiah, thanks for teaching me"

Signing off, kathy.

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Summer Heat!
Tuesday, May 17, 2011
「 bouncing away 6:47 AM 」
What better way spend the summer by hitting the beach. After 11 years, I'm glad that we were able to visit my Dad's hometown, Baler, Aurora. The place had a major upgrade since the last time I've been there. Thank God the government spent money on fixing the roads. It's a lot safer now to travel by land than it was back then. I don't get nausea due to the zigzag roads anymore. Now, it is being developed to become a major tourist spot. Below are some of the pictures I took:





WAVE CLOSE-UP. Baler is one of the best, if not the best, places to go surfing.


SURFER ON THE GO.


SABANG BEACH AT 5:00 AM.


AMPERE BEACH.



COCONUT PLANTATION


Isn't this place lovely? It has loads to offer. I'll be visiting Baler next week. I can't wait to surf. Will post more pics soon!



Signing off, kathy.

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Many Thanks!
Wow, I can't believe people have actually read my blog. I haven't updated since I started visiting my blog again after almost five years. Oh well, I'm inspired to post more topics once I get the chance to. Thanks to all the people who commented on my wall. Please leave a link to your blog so that I may be able to visit it. I would love to read your blogs too! Also, with regards to my page design, I got it from a website a few years back. I do not remember what site, though. I did make my own design. You can check my school blog, although there aren't a lot of posts in it, only school-related ones. It's a pretty cool design. When you visit my other blog, DO NOT BE MISLED. You'll know what I mean. ;-) http://izhkoohlblaag.blogspot.com/

Signing off, kathy.

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Boring Monday Afternoon!
Tuesday, March 29, 2011
「 bouncing away 1:42 AM 」
I have all the time in the world yet I believe I do not know how to spend it wisely. I could've finished a million books, catch up on my favorite TV shows, or work out! But no! I spend most of my time playing video games while eating desserts I made (I bake every two days just so I have something to munch on). Now I'm a couch potato and my once oh so perfect abs sadly turned to jello.Oh life! I guess months of pressure and over studying transformed me into a lazy ass cupcake monster! I have to get back to my old lifestyle.

Anyway, I decided to get a break from playing video games today. I baked a batch of Red Velvet cupcakes earlier. I actually tried a recipe where beets are used to naturally color the cupcakes instead of artificial red food coloring. Too much food coloring makes me hyper. And believe me, you wouldn't want to be around me when I'm on hyper mode. Moving on, I was really hoping it would turn out red. Unfortunately, it didn't. The resulting cupcakes were reddish brown in color. However, brown was the dominant color. I call 'em brunette cupcakes. I wish I should've used natural cocoa powder but I do not have one and I'm too lazy to go to the store. Thankfully, my brunette cupcakes tasted great. No one will ever suspect that there's a vegetable in the cupcakes. I topped them off with sour cream frosting. Yum!! I wish I took a picture before everyone ate them. :D

Signing off, kathy.

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Sad News
Thursday, January 13, 2011
「 bouncing away 7:16 AM 」
I just found out from Mom that her sister was diagnosed with stage four lung cancer. The doctors said that she only has three months (minimum) to live. Chemotherapy won't even be able to save her. All the doctors could do is numb the pain through radiation and some shots. And all we (family and friends) could do is pray and hope for a miracle. I am still shocked at this awful news. I wish this isn't happening right now.

My aunt has been in and out of hospitals for the past three months. It started with a severe migraine. A month ago, she was rushed to the emergency room because she couldn't breathe. She couldn't swallow after that so a feeding tube is now attached to her stomach. Her voice lost its original volume. She can only talk softly and slowly. Series of tests were done to determine her illness. At first, she was diagnosed with tuberculosis. After a week, water was found in her heart and brain so another series of tests were done on her. She lost her eye sight and could only see shadows. Today the results were given out. I dread hearing them. I seriously wish this isn't happening right now.

A couple of months back, we had a family reunion. Almost everyone from my mother's side attended the affair. My auntie was quite strong then. No one would really think that she'd ever be diagnosed with a serious illness. She was so energetic and full of life. Why did this happen to her? Life really is unfair. This is very depressing. I wish this isn't happening right now. :(

Signing off, kathy.

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Pictures are worth a thousand words..
Wednesday, November 24, 2010
「 bouncing away 11:53 PM 」

Celebrate Christmas 2010 with Sulit.com.ph, the leading online classified ads and buy and sell website in the Philippines.

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Theme: Pasko ng Pamilyang Pilipino sa Makabagong Panahon

Filipinos are very traditional when it comes to celebrating Christmas. Wherever we spend Christmas, be it out of town, out of the country or just at home, whether or not a person is celebrating with his or her family, we never fail to follow tradition. There are many ways people celebrate Christmas to give it a modern twist. It is not a sin to modify one's celebration of this joyous season to suit the changing time. But Christmas isn't really complete without certain aspects.

Every Christmas, our family makes sure that we celebrate it the Filipino way. We put up lanterns and parols that may be bought from the streets of San Juan, we put up a Christmas tree, attend simbang gabi, eat puto bumbong, and have a hearty noche buena with the best Filipino dishes. Amidst following these traditions, we never forget why we're celebrating Christmas. Christmas is the celebration of the birth of Christ. It exhibits love, hope, salvation and happiness.

I'm finally done with my Christmas card entry. It is a collage of small tree pictures forming a big Christmas tree with presents. On the left side are pictures of a parol, lantern, simbang gabi, and the nativity. These are the symbols of Christmas and what makes a Filipino Christmas unique. On the left side are picture of puto bumbong with salabat, lechon, paella, pancit. These are foods that are always present in our noche buena. There aren't a lot of words in my card because I believe that the pictures itself send out the message. Also, I am very much passionate about photography. I hope you like my card. :)

-Card done with Photoshop CS4-

Signing off, kathy.

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