New Home

To all my readers, passers of my blog, I would like to inform you about my new home!!

please visit my new blog home....

it's official...

it's mine...

Bubbly Mom!!

See you there...

Laguna Adventure

I always considered Los Banos, Laguna as my home. After I graduated high school at Cebu, I stayed at Los Banos Laguna. The place where I learned so many things and knew different types of people. I am also familiar of the different places in LB unlike in Cebu or Cagayan de Oro (my birthplace).

We decided to visit Art Center, it is situated at the Mt. Makiling. It's my kids, siblings and hubby's first time to visit. Hubby is also so happy that he experienced the Magnetic Hill. It's unforgettable for him.

Here are some of the pictures:

Sugar Update

For the past weeks my blood sugar just go as high as 380mg/dl. If that happens I feel so uneasy and into depression.

So I started working out and watch my diet. I exercise 3 times a week for at least 1 hour - 2 hours. About my diet, I don't eat rice after 12 midnight. Since I am working at night this is really a big sacrifice to me. My body used to have carbo at night. So at first it is very difficult but with the help of my husband I meet my goal. He helps me wake up early for my workout. He is also very careful in buying food.

When I walk up today, I checked my blood sugar and its 148mg/dl. Yes, its still high because my target is 120mg/dl but I considered it a success compared to the previous readings.

I don't take any medications too. When I took metformin for 2 days, my whole system is not doing well. I vomit, not get enough sleep, faint, don't want to eat and almost loss consciousness. That was so hard and I don't want it. Its not safe.

So while my system are not yet used to medications and maybe my diabetes are just starting, I believe that I can still do something about it to normalize without the help of medicines.

I am happy because so far it works for me and I am looking forward that my sugar will go down to 120mg/dl.

XOXO

Lens... Lens..

I spent most of the time today searching for the best macro lens. Oh my...

I love macro shots but the lens is expensive. I think I should start saving to have the lens I ever wanted.

Here it is!!

It's a Nikon 105mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S VR Micro-Nikkor Lens, $850 at Amazon.


and can have this effect



So I have to work hard to own this lens.

XOXO

Putting Kids to Bed

It is always a challenge in putting 2 kids to bed.

I almost spent 30 minutes on putting kids to sleep. Sometimes I have to read them a book or play with them until they got tired.

But.. lately we tried something new..

We let them sleep in different rooms so that no distractions. Pillow is very sensitive to Gareth's noise and since Gareth loves to sing before sleeping this is a big challenge for Pillow.

The problem also is with me, I can't sleep if my kids are not with us in the room. I love to hugs them while they are sleeping.

But in the end, I love to see them fall asleep and sometimes they are talking while sleeping and that is so funny.

I am not a Writer

okay...  I would like to remind everyone that I am not really a writer!! I just love blogging and sharing my thoughts.

You may noticed some wrong grammar, wrong spelling and some other things that are not acceptable to YOU... sorry for that but this is my BLOG...

IF you can't stand it then stop dropping by...

I can still breath without you...

Seriously...  I don't really care.

XOXO

Investment

Investment.

That is my priority this time. I am glad that finally I opened an account at FAMI Mutual Funds. I read about it for the whole week and I liked it. I placed 5k as a start then maybe I will add 5k a month.

Working at home and earning online is not really secure so I should start investing on something. Well, we got insurance and hoping that next month I will get trust funds for the kids.

I am excited that I am learning and now focus on this one. I just simply love it!

Yes, I have some guilty pleasures like clothes, bags, jewelry, cameras, makeups and shoes but most of the time I am thinking of savings for our future.

Well, just lately I come up of a new business ideas and I shared it to hubby. Now we are starting the business and I am hoping that it will work.

Still Awake

I am already sleepy but I can't sleep. My blood sugar shoot up to 254mg/dl and I need to do something to lower it before going to sleep.

The truth is... I really don't know what to do anymore. I hate those numbers!!

I don't want to take my medications because it made me sick more. It causes stomachache and I hate it.

Well...

no matter what I am experiencing right now is nothing...  I love my life!

I can overcome it!

My New Nikon D3000

I ordered my Nikon D3000 last month from a friend. She ordered it from Amazon and so happy that I got it today.

I am excited to learn the different techniques and maybe I will be joining photography lessons.

oDesk Meet and Greet

For the first time oDesk Meet and Greet in Manila was held last Thursday. Hubby and I received the invitations and we are really very excited to meet our fellow oDeskers.

I also met my college friend after 14 years.

I am at oDesk since October of 2007 and since then I never leave oDesk. I got my full time job at oDesk. I started data entry projects, writer and SEO. When I became a Marketing Assistant my life changes. When we need additional help, I asked my husband to join our team and that is the start of the unbelievable program. Our Mentor from U.S help us gain more clients. He held conferences just to show the program and so glad that his fellow managers joined too. We become Country Marketing Managers and currently handling U.S. offices and soon Canada.

I am so thankful and forever grateful to oDesk for opening the opportunities to us. I never thought that a stay at home mom like me can earn while taking care of my kids.

If you are interested to hire me.. check my oDesk Profile.

Typhoon Pedring

Last night, I find it hard to sleep since Typhoon Pedring landed. I am so worried that the Ondoy incident will happen again.

I hope everyone is safe...

We don't have electric power for almost the whole day and I can't stop worrying about our work. We need to send reports and do our daily task.

After the strong wind and the electric power is back I am more relaxed and continue doing our task and reading books... but suddenly it's raining hard. NO more wind this time and to tell you the truth this is scarier. I hope it won't flood.

God.. help us!

Made to Order Passport Type Invitation

We are accepting Made to Order invitations. Please check my Facebook Page for more details.

We can personalized the details based on your wedding or event motifs or theme.

For inquiries email me at twinkles740@gmail.com

Thanks!

Trying Apple Cider Vinegar

As I am typing this post, my blood sugar rises up to 316mg/dl. Today is Monday, the busiest day of the week. I am sitting the whole day doing my work and since I can't work out today I think it shoots my sugar high.

Well, I am not taking any medications, I don't like the feeling and the body reactions. I think I will die earlier if I have to take medications. So I've done my research and found out that Apple Cider Vinegar is a big help. So here I am sipping apple cider vinegar and hoping that before I go to sleep my blood sugar will lower.

I am doing this for 1 week already and so far my blood sugar is doing great and I think I will stick to this.

Tomorrow is Tuesday, my working out day and I am excited for it. I hope that my blood sugar will stay below 200mg/dl.

Please pray for me...

Eyeshadow Ideas

Well.. I am not an expert regarding eyeshadows but I love applying it and I love trying..

Here are the things I like.. and maybe try sometimes..

Pink and blues

Green, yellow and orange.. love it!

Gray and pink

wow!! shimmery green

gold and gray

I love this.. the pinks..

so pretty and simple.. perfect for everyday makeup

expressive...

Getting There..

I missed posting something new here!!

I am now more focused on losing weight. I am working out 3 times a week and so far I like the feeling. I am more active and my blood sugar drops too. It never goes up to 200.

The exercise is not that easy but since hubby is with me so its never boring. I am looking forward of posting my weight loss next time...

Peanut Butter for Diabetics

I found out that Peanut butter is very helpful for diabetics.

When eating pancakes, spread with peanut butter instead of butter or margarine. Top off with sugar-free syrup.

Peanut butter, regular Jif Peanut Butter used as this example, has more protein than carbohydrates. This is important for diabetics.

Need a quick snack? Cut a slice of whole grain bread in half. Top one of the halves with a tablespoon of peanut butter, add a tablespoon of low-sugar jelly then top with the other half of the bread. Or you can eat it without the top piece of bread if you prefer.

For snacks, lunches or party platters, cut a rib of celery into three or four pieces. Stuff the inside with some peanut butter.

Slice an apple into wedges. Dip into peanut butter for snacking. The protein in the peanut butter will help to counteract the natural sugar in the apple.

When eating out and tempted by dessert, eat a few bites or small slice of peanut butter pie. This should be after eating meat or other protein during your meal. I have done this several times at a local steakhouse and it has never caused my blood sugar to go over 120.

At a birthday party and want a piece of cake? Ask the hostess for a small slice of cake and a tablespoon of peanut butter. I always do this and it has never increased my blood sugar.

Source

Sugar Rush!

It's been 2 weeks since I found out that I have diabetes but before that I already have a feeling that there is something wrong in my system. I had the symptoms months ago but I just tried to ignore it. Maybe it was a blessing that I found it so that I can start taking care of myself. I have depression almost everyday! I am just trying to act normal because I don't want everyone to notice it. I don't want my husband and kids got affected. I am very sensitive lately to almost everything. Hubby started to notice it and he is really helping me to cope.

About the medication, I stopped taking the meds immediately when I found out that it will just damage my liver. During the first day when I took the meds I got stomachache, palpitations and I almost lose consciousness. So I decided to stop the medication and I only want the natural way of controlling my diabetes.

I've been reading a lot online about diabetes and so far I learn a lot at the same time scared. I am now aware of the complications of diabetes and I am so worried about it. My father died because of liver cancer and because of that I don't want to risk my liver, because I might have a weak liver. Well.. talking about genes. So I am just trying to prevent it to happen.

I found out that diet, exercise and some other natural products is helpful so I have to try it first. I am also checking my blood sugar many times a day. My lowest blood sugar so far is 178 and the highest is 380. The normal is 120 - 140.

I am exercising 3 times a week and stayed 2 hours at the gym. I am happy that hubby joined too. Losing weight is very important to lower my blood sugar.

I hope everything will turn out okay soon. Please pray for me!

First MTV!

Wow! Finally the video teaser is here! I can't stop myself of viewing it nth times today!

Here it is!!

ayumi 1st birthday from reymarkmaglonzo on Vimeo.

Trying...

My blood sugar seems complicated to handle. Sometimes it goes higher than I expected. I feel so down and got frustrated of the result but I have no choice but to face this one.

I decided to stop my medication. It just causes me stomachache, palpitations and uneasy. I hate the feeling. I want to lower my blood sugar in a natural way. The best way is exercise, I need to lower my weight because as you can see I am overweight. If I can control my weight then the rest will follow.

So for the coming weeks I have no other options but to religiously do my workout. I hope next month, my blood sugar is lower.

Please pray for me...

This is IT!

It's been a week since I decided to start working out. I had a great time at the gym but always had a hard time pulling myself to rise. I wake up late most of the time...

Early this afternoon is my first meeting with my trainer. She's nice and willing to help me lose weight. We do all the necessary physical test today and it's not easy to do.

Tomorrow is the first day of my intensive work out. Oh God!! help me... the trainer is keeps on calling me to remind me of our meeting and that alone will help me wake up early.

I think this is it!!