I Must!

More than RESOLUTIONS, I feel that GOALS have a better ring to it.  I think it gives better motivation :-D So, here are my 2012 GOALS :-)

1) READ, READ, READ!!!
- I've always loved reading.  I mean, hello, I grew up collecting Sweet Valley Twins series (Kids, Teens, High, University), Fear Street, Babysitter's Club and Love Stories.  It's just college got in the way, then work... With teaching, there's always something work-related to read so no time for leisure reading.  I've managed to sneak in a book or two, but this year, I plan to be able to read AT LEAST SIX books.  Currently these are the books I have in mind, all already on my bookshelf:

• The Leader Who Had No Title by Robin Sharma
• The Teacher Man by Frank McCourt
• Mere Christianity by C.S. Lewis
• A Grief Observed by C.S. Lewis
• The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle
• The Secret by Ronda Byrne
• The Winner Stands Alone by Paulo Coelho

...and if I get bored with any of those titles, there are about 15 more I could read (also on my bookshelf already).  Can anyone say obsessed-with-book-shopping?

2) HEALTHY LIVING

- I don't really consider myself a huge junk food eater although I do have a penchant for eating chips! Ruffles Cheddar and Sour Cream, Lays Barbecue, and a couple of other local brands.  I just love munching on those crunchy chips, grrr.  I noticed, though, that my husband does not like chips so much - which I found surprising and only realized recently, haha.  Anyway, I plan to TAKE OUT CHIPS COMPLETELY FROM MY DIET and then LESSEN MY INTAKE OF SODA and GET USED TO JUST HAVING WATER.

3) 42KM!

- This was actually my 2011 plan but I had the best reason to postpone this - BABY :-) So now, there's no holding back, I intend to go back to training by mid-June (2 months or so after giving birth) in order to hopefully finish that marathon by November/December.  I miss my running shoes :-(

4) FEED THE SOUL

- I want to MAINTAIN A HEALTHY PRAYER LIFE.  I mean I do pray and go to mass regularly but I feel that at some point, I've lost the closeness I used to have, so, there.  How to "feed the soul"? Pray the rosary once a week (at least, but hopefully everyday) and make sure to ALWAYS be present for Sunday mass.

5) NO NEW STUFF

- I really do not need anything NEW anymore.  I posted about that birthday watch and I STILL do have guilt feelings over its exorbitant price.  Anyway, looking at my shoe rack and closet, I do not need any more bags and shoes.  As for shoes, I have a trusty pair of:

• Slippers: My favorite plain chocolate brown Havaianas (has been with me for over 2 years)
• Fitflops: I have 2 pairs and I'm very happy and content (one black, one white - also see previous post on this)
• Flats: I just recently bought 2 pairs of SM Parisian flats which are very comfy :-) (also posted on this)
• Comfy shoes: My corduroy Sanuks 

As for bags, I already have my chocolate brown (yes I love the color) Le Pliage plus a bilberry one.  So, I'm good! 

...and lastly,

6) JUST DO IT

- I have this "plan" that is career-related and talking to this friend last night made me more secure about that plan.  I just am praying to God for the will-power to actually push through with the plan and DO it.  I will actually find out by January or February if this goal has been put into action.  

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There you go,  I don't want to have too many goals so that's just SIX that I hope to be able to accomplish.  Wish me luck! :-D

Bump Update!

So I guess they weren't kidding when they said, wait until you get to 5 months and that belly won't stop growing! Here's the bump at 23 weeks and 5 days!

It's getting harder to sleep at night as I don't quite know how to position myself.  I've read that lying on your back is not very good for blood flow for the baby, so I try not to.  When I lie on my side, the baby keeps moving about so, there.  Good thing I'm on Christmas vacation so I can afford sleeping in + afternoon naps to catch up on sleep! Two more days before the 2011 ends! Here's how I intend on spending the 30th and 31st:

30th - Go to the gym in the morning to do some light cardio, lunch at home, maybe nap or get work done in the afternoon then dinner with some friends at night

31st - The last day of the year will be spent with family, over a nice lunch at Tagaytay! Hoping for a cool breeze then!

Then, 2012! 2011 has been amazing, to say the least.  I'm sure 2012 will bring in even better memories! I mean, how can I not? I'm due in 4 months! <3

New Life, New Blog!

So I'm moving from livetoinspire.i.ph to teacherontherun79.blogspot.com - for the very reason that I feel this is more convenient to use, and, well, I just feel the need for something new ;) After all, I am venturing into new life.

Read on for my thoughts on marriage, rants and raves on running and classroom tales ;)