Unloading 101

Saying goodbye has always been one of my weakness. Parting ways with family, friends and colleagues makes me all marshmallow and jelly inside. I guess a lot of people shares the same sentiments as me but I find it really burdensome and it takes a great while before I totally get over it and move on.

I receive a text message a few minutes ago... Something out of the blue... Something that caught my breath away and made me feel scared. I won't go in details cause I'm actually just unloading some excess baggage here; just so I could get back on my life and catch my breath back.

After my board exam that didn't go well, I felt like I was hanging by a thread. LOST. A lot of things didn't go the way I want it to go. A lot of suddenly's happened that made me step back from my plans and start giving way to things. I was not happy then but right now I'm gaining my joy back.

I'm torn between doing the thing the makes me happy and contented and doing the thing that most people around me thinks I should be doing... I'm confused because I don't want to leave and start somewhere else again. I'm bothered because I'm already attached and saying goodbye would be really difficult for me. I know that a lot of things has to come and go... That change is constant and that I have no choice but to deal with it... 

But Lord, please, give me more time... And if this is your plan assure me cause despite a heavy heart I'll be more than willing to follow...

Ternate Beach Resort, Ternate Cavite, Philippines

XOXO

tracey

For My SUPERWOMAN...

Most often that not our opinions aren't the same...

You fight for yours, I fight for mine... 

I do things when you told me not to... 

I shout at you when I feel you don't hear me... 

I blurt out nonsense when I feel you don't get me... 

And when you ignore me... 

I ignore you back... 

A lot of times I pretend I don't hear you... 

A lot of times I just nod my head even when I don't get you... 

Sometimes I try hard to listen... 

But most of the time, really, I wasn't... 

But between all the differences... 

Between all the clashes... 

Breakfast and Dinner with you will always be something I will look forward too... 

Your opinions will always matter... 

And every decision I would make needs your blessing... 

Your prayers is priceless... 

The assurance that you give me that I did well even when I was failing is greatness... 

Your trust and confidence in me is my moral booster... 

The feeling that my opinions matter too is treasured... 

Thank you for being my SUPERWOMAN! 

You're my strength... 

You're my wisdom... 

You're the wind beneath my wings... 

I may not be expressive... And keeps a straight face a lot of times... I rarely say "thank you" and "I love you"... But Ma, I want you to know that everything you did was well appreciated. 

THANK YOU for raising me well.. 

THANK GOD He chose you to be my mother... 

Happy Birthday to the most AWESOME MOM in my

 entire universe! I LOVE YOU!

From Kayano to Wave

Just want to pay respect to my reliable running shoes before I store it aside.

Thank you Gel Kayano 15 for serving me well. Having you was a privilege. Thank you for you never gave me blisters nor sprain. You have been a loyal jogging partner... It's time to set you aside now so you could rest... you have served your purpose... =)

Worn out running shoes... Served my mom for a year then me for another year...

PS. Don't worry i'll still use you once in a while. I'm glad my mom passed you on to me...

And Cheers to a new Mizuno Wave X10 that my mom gave me brand new! I am blessed! <3

I don't really know what model this is... but I find it lighter than my Kayano.

Features & Benefits of Your Mizuno Wave X10 Running Shoes

• Durable synthetic overlays provide targeted support.
• Heel Height: 1 in ; Platform Height: 1 in ; Weight: 9.
• Dynamotion Fit construction minimizes the stress the foot places on the upper, reducing buckling and heightening the fit.
• VS-1″ heel cushioning maximizes shock attenuation.
• SmoothRide design helps to reduce the rapid acceleration and deceleration of the foot during transitions, promoting an ultra smooth ride.
• Forefoot flex grooves for women and a wider sole for men.
• Mizuno AIRmesh upper creates a supremely breathable environment.
• Gender Engineering – Construction is adapted to fit gender-specific needs.
• X10 carbon rubber compound provides supreme traction and delivers maximum durability along high-impact zones.
• AP+ midsole offers enhanced energy return and extended durability, while maintaining its lightweight appeal.
• Soft textile lining offers a great step-in feel.
• While very different, Mizuno found these two elements to be essential in creating great running shoes.
• Foam insole supplies light underfoot cushioning.
• Mizuno Wave technology is a concept that combines cushioning and stability.
• Mizuno Intercool is a full-length midsole ventilation system that helps to minimize the buildup of moisture and heat within the shoe.
• Lightly padded tongue and collar for added comfort.

*Info grabbed from : http://www.shoebunny.com

Mizuno Wave X10. My first Mizuno rubber shoes. It has always been Asics... Let's see how our relationship would go... 

Bed Weather and A Desperate Jogger

It's been raining in Metro Manila for the last 3 weeks now, (I think!) and I'm starting to get pissed and depressed because of the gloomy weather...

Reasons:

1.) My laundry has piled up and has now invaded one whole corner of my room.

2.) I've been spending the last 3 week ends at home, inside my room, lazing around, unproductive.

3.) Most of my flat shoes for work has gotten wet because the rain loves to show itself when I'm not prepared.

4.) Our toilet won't flush properly since last night! (Urgh!)

5.) I couldn't run and do my supposedly 3x a week jogging!!!

I know, I know... I'm having petty, nonsense, selfish concerns here but bare with me... I'm just venting out my frustration... Yeah, yeah... the world has more serious problems than my shallow whining... So I halt...

On a different note; I've been pushing and dragging my ass to jog for the last 2 months. And I guess it's somehow paying off because I was able to discard some of the unnecessary weights and baggage. LOL. It was difficult at first since I have never been a fan of running but I'm starting to appreciate and love it now... And man! I miss it because of the effing bipolar weather!

Unlike before where I usually jog alone because my mom nags me to run in the morning, I don't need to jog alone anymore and get nagged. Thank you God for bringing people who shares the same sentiments to jog like me and of course for the change of heart... =)

I also discovered a hide out in Bonifacio High Street which I now consider as one of my sanctuaries...

Hello Track 30th!!!

My mom gave me a new running shoes last week since my Asics Gel Kayano 15 is already worn out, I don't know what model this is but it's an old style of Mizuno X10. It's comfortable though, lighter than my Kayano. Don't ever give me blisters or else! =)

Jogging Buddies in the Past months...

Cousin and little siszy

Crazy Buji and her Mama Ada. Lol. Thank you Adamer for accompanying us in our unplanned jogging. <3


PS. No pictures from my regular jogging buddies... but you know who you are... <3

Rain please stop na... Desperate Joggers misses track 30th! 

Thinking once... thinking twice... decide!

Last Tuesday, July 31, I went out to dinner with one of "My Cristina's" (Cristina because I'm a Meredith Grey fan who happens to have Cristina Yeng as her best-friend while they work their ass off as resident surgeons of Seattle Grace Hospital. In my case, I have two Cristina who cheered me on when I was still aspiring to get the big CPA title.) Oh well, My Cristina's are both CPA's now and doing really well in the effing world of accounting... 

Basically, we met up because our supposedly Davao trip (which I would blog if it pushed through instead of this month end date) was cancelled due to my work which I couldn't skip. It's also a time to catch up on what has been happening in our lives which is not satisfied in long phone conversation and text messaging...

My Cristina shared something with me that made me think again... Something that made me reconsider accounting after bidding it goodbye. I'm still reconsidering... I mean, just reconsidering...

I realized that somehow after all the hardship we went through in Accounting (from the University to the real financial world) It would pay off! that's why I'm starting to reconsider...

Let's see where this reconsideration brings me... Let's find out by 2013! <3

@ Mary Grace Serendra

Sharing some on food since it's our first... =)

MINE: Chorizo and Green olives paired with Raspberry juice

no picture for my juice but it was good!

HERS: Mary Grace Mushroom Cream paired with Cinnamon something juice

The cinnamon juice smells like cinnamon bread and tastes like nestea. haha.

OURS: Black Velvet! (HEAVEN!)

we shared on this. But the next time we dine here, NO MORE SHARING FOR DESSERT! =)