(I'm with my cousin Ian. Photo taken by my besty Sandy at Fort Santiago Intramuros)
Stress? Tired body? Dry skin? Eyes with no life? What more can I ask for?! September was the most HECTIC month for me and I was dead tired after accomplishing all activities written on my check list.
Three MAJOR Presentations in one month
Evaluation of my VIP Students
Lesson Plans changes every week
I didn't even have the time to celebrate my birthday. I celebrated with my books and laptop while practicing my speech in my room. I wasn't able to absorb the taste of my mango cake.
For the past four weeks... I was a walking machine and my movements were all automatic. Of course I was tempted to neglect all my duties whenever I see a bookstore or coffee shop on my way home... or sometimes whenever I see pretty clothes and supermarkets or... or... or... I wanted to throw away my presentation drafts and sleep on my bed for many hours. I wanted to read lots of books without worrying about my grades in Graduate School, I wanted to go somewhere with lots of plants and flowers; far away from this polluted and overly crowded city pestered by non-stop traffic jams! But... I am not that kind of person. I am responsible, I can tolerate all work related and school related torture (maybe).
However, my body reacted to this stressful life. Dry skin? check! Tired eyes? Check! Weak immune system? check!
That's why, I made a plan this October. That is, not to neglect my health and body.
1. At least 8 glasses of water in a day
My work doesn't really allow me to follow this basic rule for a hydrated skin. This is a MUST. Whenever I feel dehydrated, I feel very weak and my eyesight changes its color... it's always black and white and I feel dizzy most of the time.
2. Fruits and Vegetables
I was able to survived with biscuits and flakes the whole September. I forgot to eat fruits and lots of vegetables. I didn't eat pork and beef though. But still... without fruits and vegetables I feel very DRY.
4. Zumba
This is another routine that I neglected. Before, I used to do this 5 times a week but because of my schedule I only danced for maybe 4 times last September and it was so FRUSTRATING.
5. No Junk foods and Fast Food
I ate junk foods and went to fast food to grab something to fill in my stomach and I HATED it. I wanted to hit myself for being so stupid. I am not going to eat junk foods until December and Fast food is a no-no until November.
My students always tell me that I'm very strict to myself and that I should have some fun by eating meat, chocolates, junk foods, or drinking alcohol sometimes... but you know, If I do that... My body and skin will react so BADLY and I don't want to suffer at the end. So instead of following their advice I do my routine because I know myself and my whole system. I am not a kill joy or anything... I just don't want to add more problems to my problems list.
Nevertheless, I can eat meat and drink alcohol occasionally (Not REGULARLY). I really hope that people will not push me to do things that I don't really like because I have my own views. I respect their views so I hope they'll repect mine too.
I am going to go back to my routine now. The road to a Healthy Lifestyle. :) Eating what's best for me and controlling myself while being surrounded by a lot of temptations.
Just a thought:
I like the weather now. "BER" months are the best! months that usually turn me into a Romantic Day Dreamer. <3
Have a good day Everyone! Life is beautiful.
Things that made me happy:
- Fresh Coconut juice (Refreshing)
- Reading books
- Him :) (One sided)
- Zumba
- Rice cakes
- Watching movies (Japanese films)
- Japanese films with French subtitles but for some reason I could easily understand the conversation. Am I for real?! haha
- That we are still alive!
