Back to Day 0.

I owe you a blog post since I always make it a point to post a blog weekly and I was not able to last week. I was so busy! And that deserves another post for my explanation. For now, let's talk about going back to day 0.

After saying that I'm on Day 1, I got back to Day 0 the next day. Reason? Kat and I were not able to go to another destination that we're planning to. Also, I need to see my boyfriend and he happily bought me some chocolate-coated biscuits that I love but was not helpful with me getting that sexy body or at least, flat tummy or at least, not that scandalous. So, yeah. It was not a successful goal to say the least.

I'm trying to go back to that Day 1 again ever since but there has been a lot of construction on the way. First, I don't have my rubber shoes. It took a lot of time before Kat finally got my shoes at the gym and it took more time to give it to me. I know we're not at the same floor anymore but we're still at the same company but still, fate was not kind to my rubber shoes and I. LOL.

The first jumping rope that I bought is for kids! Imagine? I was thinking of not buying it anymore but still, bought it since we can't think of any other place to buy some. It was a seven-foot jumping rope and we can't open to see if it's long enough for me. And we bought it from Toy Kingdom. So what was I expecting, really? Haha. We tried it and we were able to use it but it was not comfortable to use. It's like 3 inches above my head whenever we try it on and we can't do figures of eight! I then posted in Facebook to ask people where I can buy one for adults and was suggested to try Toby's so I bought one last week. But still, I don't have my rubber shoes then so, yeah. No exercise, still.

By now, I already have my rubber shoes and my jumping rope! But I got to watched this video saying that to get fit, exercise is 20% while eating the right food is 80%. So, really? Am I just giving myself reasons not to move?

So, I finally used the treadmill yesterday and ate good food. As much as possible, I'll be eating non-greasy food if I can. Yeah. I'll try my best, promise! Like for today, my breakfast was boneless bangus belly!

I hope I'll get that flat tummy on/before I go to Bicol... crossing my fingers here! Hehe!

Day 1, perhaps?

According to our Process Improvement Program Manager, an action plan needs to be done 21 times for our body to adapt. Something about astronauts going to the moon and wearing upside down glasses before going there to train them seeing things upside down that proves the 21 times.

So here I am again on my action plan of getting fit and wanting to do it 21 times.

Some rules I made up:
1. No more extra rice. This is really sad coz if I really like the food, I tend to ask for extra rice. I know that I can just drink and drink more water to be full but I don't do it coz.. I want to eat! So yeah, starting today, no more extra rice. I know that I can do it so long as I eat on time. *wink

2. Drink soft drinks or eat sweets once a week only, enough to satisfy cravings. Or if I'm really craving, just one cut or one piece. Are we clear? Haha

3. If I stopped even for a day of not exercising, we'll be back to Day 1. It's like stopping yourself with your vice. If you do it again, back to Day 1.

4. No posting of getting fit through Facebook. I don't want to jinx it, I'm really tired of having these love handles so I really need to NOT post it in FB. To lessen the pressure as well. I can only discuss it here and in Twitter since I only got few friends who are always on Twitter.

5. No sitting in 30 minutes while jogging or jumping rope. I need to make use of my legs. Push myself! Go!

So far, those are what I have. :)

Kat and I already walked for two hours awhile ago looking for the perfect place for jogging or for my jumping rope. So far, as in literally, we went to Metrotent and then Tiendesitas. Metrotent looks okay although there are a lot of cars and ogling guards. Tiendesitas don't have much place to stay on but just a loop to jog on. Tomorrow, we'll be going to Capitol Commons to check if it's a good place since one of my agents and our Learning Specialist goes there to jog. Crossing fingers! :)

To Legazpi: Going Solo?

In less than two months, I'm bound to Legazpi, Albay, Bicol to attend my former agent's wedding. I'm part of the entourage and I'm excited to go to Bicol that I'm ready to travel all the long way to attend the wedding!

Since it's a faraway land (lol), I decided to go there even before the wedding. If you'll be in Bicol, too, you'll definitely take the chance and enjoy it, right?

Originally, I am supposed to bring my boyfriend since the groom knows and been with him every team building that we had. Un/fortunately, he got a job and started last January and just like every other regular jobs, he can't take a leave just yet. I'm already harassing him to just try and ask since they're done with training by then and already taking in calls but still, it's a long shot. I'm not even sure if he will still going to try asking. :( I asked another friend of mine to accompany me, too, after finding out my dilemma but she backed out because of the expenses. Since it's far, we were thinking of spending around 10k for travel, accommodation, food and pasalubong. The couple will pay for our food and hotel accommodation starting Wednesday, Thursday would be the wedding, until Saturday but because of the plan that we're going there before the wedding itself, we still need money for additional accommodation and such. So... looks like I'll be travelling solo. :(

I have other friends, my previous agents, who will be attending the wedding, too, but I don't know yet when they will come or how they will go there -- via air or land. It's what has been bugging me, really.

Yesterday, I already booked a flight since there are only 3 seats available for P399 promo for Monday, April 21. Luckily for me, I got it but I ended up paying for almost 2k! Let's blame it on me being inexperienced. I haven't tried riding a plane and I've never booked a flight for anybody. I was only expecting that aside from the P399 promo that I need to pay, there will still be add-ons such as taxes. There were travel insurance, baggage allowance and seat locator. Since I don't know much, I ticked them all. I got travel insurance, without thinking that I do have a health card. I took the baggage allowance because I don't really have skills to pack and I might need it but really, I should just learn to pack light. Lastly, I got reserved seats just because I want to seat beside the window. I could have saved P250 for travel insurance and P180 for baggage but since I was excited in booking, there you go! Hahahahaha.

Just this morning, I was looking for a place to stay in Legazpi and found out about Agoda. Like what I have mentioned, I really don't have much experience with going too far from Manila. I take charge with team buildings and outings but getting hotels and whatnots? Darn. So, I kept on searching through the website until I gave in and booked one in Agoda. I was about to book for one person only but then, I'm still not giving up with the chance of having someone to be with me so I booked for two! I was hoping it will be for P500 only but of course, since I might be travelling solo, it's not cheaper than what I wanted. If ever that I will share my room with another person, it will definitely be cheaper! I only got the room for P771.32 and I don't need to pay it before April 12. Although it's a standard non-aircon room and it will be summer when I will go there, I believe I can manage in a room with no aircon although I admit I've been thinking of getting the one with aircon. I was about to book another hotel once I go back to Legazpi from Masbate but I decided not to get one unless I already booked my flight back to Manila.

There are 2 flights with P399 promo back to Manila and these are on a Monday and Tuesday. Of course, I can't pick the Tuesday since I should be back to work on a Monday but I'm really not sure if I will be booking the one on Monday. Should I book it now? *sigh* I'll leave it and wait until next weekend. I hope the P399 promo is still there because it will surely help me out with finances and once done with booking the flight, I'll book another one for the accommodation. I just talked to the groom and he mentioned that it's fine to stay at Masbate until Sunday so I will really stay at the hotel at Legazpi for one night before my flight back to Manila.

So... am I ready to go solo on this trip? I'll definitely go solo on the flight and I'm scared as early as now since I'm scared to get lost. But then.... que sera sera! Whatever will be, will be!