Here's a segment in Wondermom - airs every Saturday 9:45 AM. It's my Belly Dancing instructor and her kid.
This was aired sometime last February but I never got the time to upload the video. I was in one of the shots so watch out for me and don't blink! Haha!
Despite the rain, the Bellyfest 2009 pushed through last Sunday. After all, the show must go on. No, I didn't join the recital. Not only do I not have enough money for it, I do not have enough time as well. It would require at least 2 hours of rehearsal every week which is just not possible.
Anyways, I'm happy to say that this year, I was able to watch the show. Unlike the last two years (2007 and 2008) of which I couldn't go.
We both enjoyed the show. Not to mention some of the steps were taught during the class so my Mom and I knew some of them.
Here's me and Jack Jack.
Here's my Mom and Jack Jack.
Check out my glitter tat!
A shot of Jack Jack wearing pants.
Jai Ho!
When I started this blog, I thought it would be just about me. If you come to think of it, it seems like it became Jack Jack's blog. Not! Maybe it appears to be that way because my life revolves around him now. That doesn't mean I don't have time for myself anymore.
Actually, when Jack Jack reached his third month, I went back to belly dancing. It wasn't only to get back to my pre-pregnancy figure (yeah, stick figure!) but also to take time-out from Jack Jack. Not that I don't want to be with him but I'm just avoiding being burned-out from housework and sitting Jack Jack.
Then, there's my nails. I like to see them always clean and polished. I can do that on my own but time wouldn't be enough and being at home means this activity would just be pushed back until it never gets done. So, I go out and pay a professional to do it for me.
Last are my hot shower baths. I try (because sometimes it's just impossible) to do this everyday and if I'd be lucky enough (when someone can keep an eye on Jack Jack), I can have it longer than 10 minutes.
So there... my quality ME time. What's yours?
A tag from tracy.
Just copy paste THIS and everything below.I thought it would be cool to have a meme where we post links. We can post up to five. Then we tell five more people to share their links. If we all share who tagged us, our links are sure to be seen!They can be business links, favorite sites, affiliate links, whatever you want…
There are Five Rules:
1. MUST be clean. No R rated sites.
2. Only FIVE links.
3. MUST tell 5 people.
4. A link back to the person who tagged you
5. Lara's Place is the meme originator.
Five of my favorite Links:
1. GirlTALK - where most of my "great" ideas come from.
2. Kellymom: Breastfeeding and Parenting - I'm a first time breastfeeding mom so I get most breastfeeding facts here.
3. Clutter Control Freak - I'm a lazy person. Being organized keeps me up to my feet even with my laziness.
4. Baby Center - Need I say more?
5. Better Homes and Gardens - I'm an addict for home interior designs.
The rules for this are:
1. put a link to the person who tagged you ( see above )
2. mention the rules to each person you tag
3. mention 6 things about you
4. tag 6 other people and provide links to their blogs
5. leave comments on these peoples blogs to tell them they have been tagged :
6 things about me are:
1. I'm a SAHM.
2. I love traveling.
3. I love gadgets.
4. I'm a sucker for organization and yet it kills me that it doesn't always happen.
5. I can make babies fat.
6. I belly dance for fun.
I miss belly dancing and there's no denying of it. This is how you do the belly roll:
Now, this is my version of the belly roll! Look closely since it isn't that visible.
Hi baby! What exactly are you doing in there?!!
(That's weird. How come Portia's video doesn't get uploaded?!!)
I've been tagged by Jannesse!
Q1: What are you doing 10 years ago?
Third year college. Gusto ng magwork. Ngayon, ayaw ko na magwork... hehehe!
Q2: What were you doing 1 year ago?
Panicking while preparing for my wedding last March.
Q3: What are 5 snacks you enjoy?
V-cut & Pringles (These aren't good for me anymore but I still love them)
Ham, cheese & egg sandwich
Roastbeef sandwich (a bit hard to digest)
Fruits like papaya, watermelon and strawberies (healthy living na nga itech)
Q4: What are 5 songs you know the lyrics to?
(Many to mention?)
Feels Like Home
If I Believe
Hinahanap hanap Kita
Butterfly Kisses
Used To Be
Q5: 5 things you would do if you are a millionaire
Live simply.
Travel with loved ones.
& travel
& travel
& travel more.... hehehe!
Q6: 5 bad habits
** Not drinking my milk regularly. I like milk more than the chocolate formulas though.
** Awayin si hubby - I'm guilty this is becoming more frequent these last few days and I can't help it.
** Procrastinate
** Oversleeping - I am so lazy...
** I don't usually press clothes unless they are really, really crumpled. Hey, conserve energy!
Q7: 5 things you like to do:
Belly dancing
Shopping
Traveling
Organizing
Baby planning
Q8: 5 favorite toys:
Treo 750
Laptop
Digicam
Pickup Truck ni Papa
iPod Video
Q9: 5 things you would never wear:
Black eyeshadow
Black lipstick
Unshaven armpits
Shoulder pads for blouses or dresses
Baggy t-shirt unless I'm home or if nothing fits me anymore when the belly starts to show.
Q10: 5 things you hate to do:
Cleaning the bathroom
Washing the foot mats
Having an argument with anybody
Stuck between a fight
Massaging VCO on my belly... eeeww..
Uu... matagal na nga. Syempre naipon na ang kwento ko.
It's pretty weird that I have to leave something behind because it is not healthy for me anymore. Kaya medyo depressed ang lola mo. Not really that depressed sa dami ng projects na naka-line-up. Ang dami ko kayang balak ayusin sa bahay and also to finally get my very own Chihuahua. For more than a year, I've been educating myself about this breed. And you know what? We are so compatible. I was also contemplating on joining the Belly Fest that will be held this coming December.
September 15: The thing is... I was a week delayed - quite normal for me when there is a sudden change with the weather. I was even drinking that night with hubby. La lang. Just something we got used to doing whenever we feel like it.
September 16: I told hubby I'd be doing a preggy test this morning. I started keeping PT's at home since we started trying for a baby so I can quickly stop anything bad for the baby once it is confirmed. And it's positive! I just couldn't believe it! I only have one PT left and we want to make sure. I told hubby and made sure he wouldn't go ballistic by saying I'm not sure yet. I remembered my recent lunch outs with officemates and how much pigging out we were ALL doing so I thought it was normal.
After buying two more PT's of different brands and testing positive, we both called our family to deliver the good news.
Nakaka-touch ang mga paalala... ingatan ko daw. Bawal ang ganito at ganyan... baka magkamemory gap?!! Hihihi!
Goodbye beer! Goodbye alcohol! Goodbye coffee! Goodbye bad habits! And the worst I had to say goodbye to (but it's just for a while.... mwahahaha!)... Belly Dancing!!! Huhuhuhu! Pano na ko magrecital nyan?!! Ganito kaya?
Anyways, once I get to have my OB she'll let me know if I should continue or not dancing... (cross your fingers! - and toes!). From what I've read, it should be safe to do dancing or excercising even if you're pregnant as this will make your body healthy and also to strengthen your abdomen muscles during birth. Much more safe if your body is used to doing those stuff.
The week before last, we went to Tita Ninang for a check-up. Hubby's still at work so only Mom and sis can go with me. Technically, I was 6 weeks preggy na pala. It wasn't that strong but we got to hear the baby's heartbeat na. I couldn't explain how I felt when I heard those little beats. It's mixed feelings I guess. Fear and joy at the same time. I recorded the sound but the stupid AMR format wouldn't play on my laptop! Grrr... Anyways, I can play it from my phone... over and over...
My LMP was August 8 so technically, my expected due date would be May 14. Hindi kaya kami maging magkabirthday ng baby ko? Hehe!
Tita Ninang gave me vitamins as she said this would make the heartbeats stronger. I'm also drinking milk now and sorry to say it made me gassy... Eeeww... Lactose intolerant kasi.
During the first week that I was detoxifying myself, may sipon ako na super bigat. I would sneeze like my back's going to break. I also gained weight which is possibly the reason why my feet is starting to hurt. Normally, I weigh 88-90 lbs. Yes, underweight po ako... I now weigh 95-98 lbs.
But these last few days, I think my body's adjusted to the detoxifying changes I did.
Dropped by Powerbooks the other week and picked up this book. I found it really, really helpful and entertaining because of the pictures... hehehe! Hubby is very excited and he's also reading some sections of the book. If everybody's excited, I believe nobody would be more excited than me. I am already thinking about a lot of stuff for the baby.
With the sudden change of plans, I'm still unsure about what I'm going to do but to just enjoy every moment of it.
I was contemplating whether or not to go to my class this evening. My thighs are still cursing me from attending the class last Saturday. I know I should've stretched! I missed going and the last time I was there was December last year pa.
It was one hell of a fun class since Jill finished teaching the steps for a whole song (Akon's Belly Dancer) for the Belly Fest. I'm not a performer though I want to go...
More details of the Belly Fest here.
I have training tonight until 7 AM tomorrow so wish me luck on keeping myself awake during those times if I would attend the class.
Wow! She's really great... She dances so wonderfully. I miss my belly dancing classes... huhuhu!
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