new year's resolutions realisms and other stuff

another year, another list. don't we all have this? so yeah, instead of resolutions, presenting my realisms. let's see what i can accomplish. don't hold your breath, though.

1. follow my skincare regimen. religiously. kung gusto mo ng magandang kutis, wag kang tamad! [if you want glorious skin, have a good pedigree.] being blessed with a pleasant face may be effortless, but then again, you have to take care of it. eh pano na lang kung di ka na nga maganda, pabaya ka pa. [otherwise, never mind.] goodluck. my mom never let me go to bed without washing my face, or my body for that matter. having impeccable hygiene has always been a rule at home. and now, with the complexities pregnancy hormones have brought to my body, i need to pile on the following, in order:

cleanser
toner
serum
moisturiser
sunblock (spf 30million, if you please, especially under the harsh australian sun)
lip balm with spf too!

i want happy skin. now. coz im breaking out in all the wrong places. and i can't take any medication because i am breastfeeding. sniff. however, i don't have eyeluggages even if i dont get much sleep every night. yey for little blessings.

2. allow myself a maximum of 5 days to procrastinate. and im right on schedule. this entry was supposed to be a new year's blog. and here it is, five days later.

i said i will call tin on the third to discuss my ideas for our business (ad)venture. (expect it on the 8th, tin!) ugh. i cannot do this to myself! for someone who tends to get impatient, i procrastinate a lot. give me a nudge on the bum. i need to get a move on!

3. read the nikon d90 manual. and start taking real nice photos.

4. shed the pounds, achieve pre-pregnancy figure. damn you, sara lee! for making yummy moccona cappuccino indulgence ice cream. and it really doesnt help having a tita with a cafe (with all the extra bread she gives us that my ate ben makes into beautiful pudding), an uncle with a charcoal chicken shop (think of all the free chicken, chips and salad) and a husband who loves to cook.

daylight saving doesnt help, either. the longer day hours make me eat more.

i should eat more fruit. but not in a trifle, or in a pavlova. lol.

most importantly, i need to change my mindset. a complete 180. i am NOT eating for two. and gaining weight is not an excuse for a change of wardrobe.

5. find melbourne thrift/flea markets. spend less on clothes and shoes, bags and accessories. and i don't mean buy less, just spend less. good compromise, hey?

6. make a realistic new year's realism list. enough goals for the mo, ill make another one after the first quarter. oui? oui.

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and on to other things...

i dont know why i still insist on saying my daughter looks like me. and i hate to state the obvious.

cabbage patch kids! ooooh. i am going to collect 'em all. look.

the first plushie in my daughter's collection

best bargain buy of 2008: jewel-encrusted vintage-look gold bangle. i love it so much, i think imma wear it every day!

watch this spot.