Winding Creek Circle

So my quest to being healthy AND beautiful just got better. I have been trying to lose weight (successfully, albeit at a snail pace) and with losing 27lbs (15 of which was because of illness :D), I was ready to sport a change of some sort.

So I decided, finally, to color my hair. I have had increasingly alarming white hair strands at the front part of my hair since I had kids. Now, even at a distance, people notice it so my Mom has been pestering reminding me about it. No, I dont have issues with hair color - I have been doing it once a year every year since 1996-2002 but stopped (I really dont remember why). I have been planning to have it professionally done before I resign from my job, but had no time (and money) for it. Now that I have some, I can’t trust anyone within a mile radius where I live to do my hair - and I find it so not worth it driving all the way to Manila to get it done.

(My segue is so long!)
So I decided to do some hair coloring myself. I bought a hair coloring kit myself, the shade was deep mahogany brown (reddish tint) - Garnier Nutrisse! I have tried hair coloring at home before so I knew what to buy and look for. I bought a deep mask conditioner to be able to condition my dry hair as well.

Now, to find time to actually do it. It was supposed to be today but the weather has been blah and my mom suggested we wait for our family friend to do it for us so maybe tomorrow. Hair is something that is very changeable so hair fixes and treatments are easy for me. I need a hair cut too - I need to update my bob and have my long bangs styled - as dictated by the trends, of course.

Will update you with its progress (with pictures of course!)

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1. I was online 90% of the time.
2. I chatted with blogger friends instead of scrapping.
3. Watched MTV tidbits on YouTube (I so wish we’d have cable soon!).
4. Read PEP, PinoyExchange and GMATV threads on Kim Sam Soon (yes, Im that pathetic)
5. And caught up with Soompi and my love:

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It’s a long weekend for all of us here - with the husband staying until Tuesday.
I hope Ill be able to do anything done

I hope we can go out tomorrow!

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It is even better even if I dont work away from home. When I was still working, I had odd day-offs (weekdays or Sun-Mon) so Fridays had no bearing for me.

Not now though. I love Fridays.

Because 1) I can sleep in late because there is no school the next day. 2) Edil comes home and I can sleep soundly at night - no waking up every hour or so. 3) The kids detach themselves from me and compete for attention with their Dad. I LOVE EET 4) Usually, Fridays are the days when PayPal money arrives so by mid week next week, Im a thousand bucks richer - depending if I have been working my a** off or not

Yep.
Let it be known, I Love Fridays.

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I think I gained weight from last week - or it could just be PMS talking as Ive got a huge zit on my chin and have been craving chocolates more often than usual (and for a chocoholic like me, that is crazy! :)) Im going to be stricter with my health regimen - at least 15 minutes of activity that will make me sweat, more water (like 3L) and some weight loss supplements. A friend has been recommending some cheap Phentermine but Im still too scared to try it out - I have tried Xenical (but the husband got me generic ones which are cheaper) and it works :).

I want to be healthy - taking care of two kids who are active made me realize I need to be fit to keep up with them.

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Rules:
1. List 6 things that describe yourself today.
2. Add your blog to the list. Feel free to add all your other blogs.
3. Tag other online friends you know.

Today, I am:
1. PMS-ing
2. Feel creative.
3. Feel the need and drive to clean and organize my mess. (I need to check on HDMI cables for the internet)
4. Feel depressed. Sometimes.
5. Feel frustrated. Esp. when the youngest throws tantrums
6. Doing OK.

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How are you today Jane, Abie and Kelly?

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My favorite thing to do and write about are lists.

I so love to be able to write everything in an organized way and feel such a great accomplishment when Im able to cross it off my list

So here is mine, to be accomplished today (since it is already 1:30AM).

1. Draft to-do list for the house (one area per day).
2. Set up a mock station for myself. I think the reason why Im so depressed is that my need for organization and seeing all my stuff in one place is not happening. I need to do something about it tomorrow.
3. Set up G’s space - use cooling pad, clean, install sheet protector.
4. Buy some ink pens and art materials for the kids. Get some schedule going for them (crafts, play time, etc.)
5. Post menu plan at the ref.

Remember to breathe.

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I have to confess Im not a very good person when it comes to dealing with money. Im an impulsive shopper and really do not know how to save and budget things. I think it is SLIGHTLY better than being addicted to drugs or alcohol (then Id need to go to alcohol rehab) - but shopping has always been a weak point for me. I need to control myself since I dont have my own money starting this month.

*sigh*
Any tips?

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One of the things I really have learned living here for two weeks (I learned the hard way) is to put on sunblock - every freaking day. I need to use SPF90. You can read more of my lessons here. I know skin cancer is not the same as mesothelioma, but it is still cancer, people! So now Im on the lookout for a nice sunblock that is light, pretty affordable and very effective :). All my skin can tolerate are hypoallergenic products. So the one thing that comes to mind is VMV SPF90. Off to the mall tomorrow.

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That is me after getting myself my me time (surfing the web for half a day without interruptions).

I feel like I have caught up with “everybody” (my online friends) and accomplished many things. I realized how much I depend on the internet to keep me connected to the world. Sounds scary to think about it.

Anyhow, Im now updated with the news, my daily dose of Korean dramas, Hollywood pap, nursing forums, toddler center stories and surfed the web with possible scrapbooking layouts.

Im good.

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