Somebody commented on one of my posts that she misses my random updates on my blog. So here I go. Brace yourselves.
6AM
I heard Joey shuffling by the bedroom door — an indication she had to pee. She wasn’t barking or anything. I’m a very light sleeper and I can feel it when my child needs me, I guess. Drank some coffee and finally tackled our home budget. Last night I fixed Cheats’ band budget and got so O.C.
It takes a while to get used to moving money around, writing checks, deciding how to spell checks/cheques, keeping track of everything. If you want to stay on a budget, it’s really something you should tackle every day. Write down everything you spend your money on. Otherwise, you’ll be wasting a few hours trying to backtrack and kicking yourself for not taking notes.
9:30AM
Changed into my gym clothes, tried out a new cardio style on the treadmill today. ***SPOILER*** Skip this whole passage if you don’t care about the gym.
INTERVAL (24 minutes)
Incline: 2
3.8 kph – 2 mins
6kph – 1 min
3.8 kph – 2 mins
7 kph – 1 min
3.8 kph – 2 mins
8 kph – 1 min
3.8 kph – 2 mins
9 kph – 1 min
3.8 kph – 2 mins
9.5 kph – 1 min
3.8 kph – 2 mins
10 kph – 1 min
3.8 kph – 2 mins
8 kph – 1 min
3.8 kph – 2mins
6 kph – 1 minSTEADY 20 minute walk (3.8kph)
Start with incline of 6
Every minute, move up the incline by 1
After 10 minutes, move down the incline by 1 every minuteCALORIES BURNED: 270
I hope you understood all that because I wrote it down in case you wanted to copy it or something. I learned that on cardio days, you’re supposed to try and burn at least twice your weight. I’m 129.5 lbs right now. Way up from a couple of years ago. Ack! Been consciously trying to trim down because I’m not very happy about the extra belly pooch. Stay tuned for updates!
12NOON
Cup Fiction meeting! Tried some of our latest offerings. Just wait for the new cakes we’re coming out with next week! SUPER YUM.
We interviewed some people for the barista position. One girl surprised us by being very honest about wanting weekends off because she likes going to the beach. She’s 20 and fresh out of college. I totally understood her but my partners — more experienced with 9-to-5 jobs — found it a little strange for her to be almost demanding to work only 4 days a week. There must be more and more articles on work-life balance or something. Wish we could afford to make it work because I really liked her and I think she’d make a good addition to the team.
I used to be so candid on this blog. Now I’m so self-conscious because the people I talk about might stumble upon my page and it’ll be awkward. In any case, if you’re reading this, I hope you know I’m rooting for you! I say yes to the idea of part-timers, but I’m not part of the operations side of the business so I don’t know if our budget says yes to it. Hehe. (If anybody’s interested in being a full-time barista though, pls send your CV to jobs@cupfiction.ph.)
Anyway, in case you missed it, we’ve got an ongoing promo for our baked goods. We bake them fresh daily so we’re selling them at 50% off 8pm onwards. This is not a drill! Fresh loaves of artisanal bread for just P45. Whuuut.
Click here to see the full list
3PM
Back home, plopped down on the bed and almost watched season 2 of Younger, this random show I started watching because “I don’t want to watch good shows without you,” I told Jim. So I picked a show I know he won’t like. Haha. It’s about a 40-year-old woman trying to pass off as a 26-year-old. Do you guys know it? It’s so brainless, I like keeping it on in the background while I’m doing other stuff I could be focusing on.
But, no. We only have a little over a month before our trip to Sydney and we still have no Australian VISAs. So I spent the next hours researching and collecting documents to upload to their online site. Yup, you can apply for an Australian VISA online, apparently. I’m so amazed. I also applied for my US VISA online last February (APPROVED, THANK GOD). And I’m applying for my Canadian VISA next — it’s also online. Ah, technology. Cutting out the middle man. Thank you.
6PM
I read the workout program I’ve been following since the start of February. I skimmed through it the first time and didn’t read the bonus sections in the end. It’s only after a WHOLE MONTH of following it that I realized I was following the “maintenance” mode of the program. GAHHHHH. In fair naman, nag maintain talaga ako kahit ang lakas ko kumain. I kept saying, “this is the best program” because I was eating so much every day. Yun pala I was eating roughly 400 calories more than I should have if I wanted to drop a few pounds. Hihihi. So I basically wasted a whole month. OR, in my supportive BFF Candy’s words, “think of it as a month-long training!!”
Saklap, friends! I was working out very hard 6 days a week. HAHAHA.
Anyway, I’ll share the program with you now that I FINALLY figured it out. Let’s see if it works. But hey, at least I feel stronger because I started making daily exercise a part of my routine.
HATE O’CLOCK
217 lawmakers voted in favor of the death penalty. House Bill 4727 will allow executions to be done through hanging, firing squad, or lethal injection.
It’s the people who are supposed to protect us that are running this country to the ground. Do they need a death penalty, even? Eh ang dami nang pinatay kahit wala ito. My chest is getting heavy, I’m trying to keep myself from ranting and calling them names and wishing that this world just explodes. *sigh*
Let’s just be the light in this fucking blackhole. Keep reading, keep learning, and let’s help each other figure out what to do next. In the meantime, keep your cool and be kind to your neighbors. Don’t forget to breathe.
Tomorrow is another day.
Justine
I actually really love Younger! I think it’s a great women empowerment show that tackles a lot of womens’ issues if you get into it further. We definitely need more shows like that because I feel like the shows nowadays makes my brain too fried. After having a long day at work, all I need is a light show like Younger to calm my nerves and give me good vibes.
I’m an advocate of work/life balance so good on your applicant for setting her stance! It would be better that she was honest to you from the get go as opposed to being all goody-goody then not being happy with the job/hours if you guys hired her (and you not being happy with her performance because she was unhappy). Hope everything works out well for all parties on that front!
Saab
Thanks, Justine! I’ll get into the 2nd season of Younger later tonight :)
mac
my favorite entry so far ! you’re in your element! keep it up saab! i got a little confused though and had to reread the maintenance program part and yes, the death penalty huhu :( keep writing guuurl!
Saab
Sorry, I wrote it super fast lang!!! I should edit this when I get home later!
Anne
Sydney is love! Hehe. It’s nice nga that you can apply for your visa online without the need for appearance. It’s fast, easy and reliable. I applied this year again and I got my visa grant after three days so I think you’re still in good shape.
Have fun!
Saab
Wow, that’s great!! How does it work? Will I send them my passport or something?
Kat Antonio
Hi Saab! They issue an e-visa via email that u need to print out and show at the airport. :) I’m going to Sydney in April too, I hope I bump into you, I’m a big fan! :)
Saab
COOL!! Yes, maybe we’ll bump into each other. Tweet me if you find a good place to hang out. We know nothing much abt Sydney hehe
C
Ano yung program?
Saab
I’ll write about it when I see results :)
Anne
No need. Their visa is electronic. They will send you a visa grant notice in your email then it’s automatic already when you check in and sa immigration! You just have to print the visa grant notice because sometimes immigration in the Philippines ask for it pero Australian immigration very chill lang.
Enjoy your trip!
Saab
OMG FIRST WORLD I LOVE IT. Thank you!!
Mayee
I can’t tell in the header photo if it’s posed or saktong emote lang pareho fez nyo ni Candy :))
Anyway, I love this post! Syempre favorite ko yung about Cup Fiction pastries!! Can’t wait to taste them ~all~ :D
Saab
We were just about ready to pose for the picture but Jim captured this candid one hehe. See you soon!!
KC Villera
I admire you for being so productive in just one day hahahaha. Any tips for bullet journal for a person who has an ugly penmanship like meh? Lol
PS: I also say no to Death Penalty (huhu anu na pinas)
Saab
Try to write slowly and in all caps — your penmanship doesn’t have to be A+, as long as you can read it!:)
Paula
I wish Cup Fiction will have a branch here in Cebu, judging on the food photo above :)) (ugh! love cookies). Maybe the applicant that likes to go to the beach is a part-time surfer? or a secret mermaid, perhaps? jk.
I like this post coz it kinda give you a snippet of your daily activities + your thoughts while trying to watch but not Younger. We’re kinda the same, that I prefer to watch to good series w/ my bf especially, Mr. Robot. I’m binge watching every weekend on Riverdale (shipping Jughead <3 Betty), Powerless, Big Little Lies, The Magicians (eeekkk: Pen/ okay inhale) and this is soo out of the selection but I kinda like the plot of this Korean drama titled W. Btw, did you see GOT's teaser? why? July? okay I know I've been blabbering here on your blog post .. sarrey.
Nice kicks.
Saab
Ack I want to start Big Little Lies na!! I just started season 2 of Mr Robot with Jim haha! I think that’s our itinerary for today :p
KC Villera
Thanks saab! <3
Grems
OMG HOW DO YOU GET SO MUCH DONE IN A DAY??? #ProductivityGoals :D I’m so happy that you’re visiting Sydney soon!! Bondi Beach is a great place to stay in Sydney medyo malayo nga lang siya sa City – 30 mins but it’s super worth it! The Rocks is nice din it’s within the city centre and everything’s walking distance from there!! Please visit Melbourne too! The weather in that city is NAKAKALOKA. You get 4 seasons in a day!! :D
Saab
Thank you!! I don’t think I have time to go to Melbourne :( But will take note of Bondi Beach :)
Rica
I’m catching up on your posts hence the late reply lol.
I’ve been trying to lose weight as well and the most important thing I’ve learned in the process is to not let the numbers define me. I can’t even remember the last time I weighed myself – because it simply does not matter and it just gives me unnecessary stress. I know I’ve already lost a few pounds because I look thinner AND I feel good. Didn’t feel the need to check my weight for a confirmation. You can be 120lbs and look fat, you can also be 140lbs and look leaner. Muscles are heavier than fat, so you have to keep that in mind. Looking at you, I see that you are much leaner than you were before, and more toned? So I think you should stop worrying about the number, because it’s seriously not an indication of anything but how heavy you are relative to Earth’s gravitational pull. The important thing is you feel good about yourself :)
Saab
Same, I never used to check my weight. But I think that’s also why I gained about 15 lbs in the past 2 years hahaha! So I’m not letting the numbers define my fitness journey naman, it’s more of a guide lang :) Thanks for thinking I look more toned and leaner, but I try not to post unflattering photos (who does, right?). I will say I don’t like my flabby stomach and arms now but I don’t hate my body at all. Just want to eat better, drink less, and keep fit! Thanks for the encouragement! <3
Jurry Jesept
Hi Ate Saab! Are you sure you’re 129.5 lbs?? Parang 114-120 lbs kalang naman. Huhuhu. I just finished looking/scrolling down sa insta mo to find a chubby and sexy photo of you and make the before and after para may pang wallpaper ako. Mygaaad. Im so fat already. Nasa remote area ksi ako ng Davao Oriental and WALANG GYM dito. How to loss weight po? I am a Pata Girl. Enough naba ang jogging? Salamat po.
Saab
Use your body weight! There are plenty of exercises that don’t need equipment! Just take time to do your research. Everything’s on the Internet. I am also a pata girl, loud and proud! Haha! Beyoncé made me love my thunder thighs. I’ve learned that I will never have stick thin legs and that’s okay. In fact, I think it only adds to my hourglass figure!;)