Last Weekend

Been busy with work, and I LOVE IT! I really thrive when I’m busy. Plus, this tetta just got promoted, so I’m feeling even more inspired. 😁

The only difference between this weekend and our other weekends is that we had breakfasts with our friends. The rest, it's the same old weekend for my husband and I. Yeah, we always do the same thing (we're boring like that!): eat out, watch TV, motorcycle rides, his basketball, my long runs every Sunday, Bentang (it's separate from "eating out" because it doesn’t feel like eating out at all, more like an extension of our house, hhahaha), and my most favorite, tambay and tabi sa kapehan. :)

Anyway, here are some pics/vids:

Breakfast with Ez, Jern, and Leo at Te Amo Cafe! It was short and looking forward to next month's!. Pic from Jern.

Motorcycle ride to Busay. I LOVED THE WIND. This is my husband’s therapy, and I’m so happy to support it, because I love it too!

With my husband’s teammates. We had breakfast at Humba Heaven. The view is amazing, and the food is good and sinful. I ate but didn’t finish the rice. I mean, one unhealthy meal won’t kill me, right? Anyway, I always love hanging out with my husband’s teammates. These young people could be my kids, but they’re super fun!

My supposed 20k long run that I didn’t finish because I started late and it was already so hot at 6:30. Anyway, I love this run because I actually ran from Pooc, Talisay to Il Corso, ON THE HIGHWAY! It’s a different experience, and I love it. My husband was tailing me on his motorcycle, like a guard, hahahaha.

We stopped at Il Corso, and I ran there for a while. I loved the view and the wind, but after a few back-and-forths, it already felt like running on a treadmill, which is blah.

Breakfast at McDonald’s Il Corso. First time trying the Cheesy McMuffin, and I love it! I tasted pesto, so I’m not sure if that’s the sauce they’re using.

I’m sooo sooo happy that my husband joined their company’s basketball league! He used to be a varsity player in high school, so he looooves the game. I mean, if you’ve been reading my blog, I’m sure you can already tell.

Anyway, here's his rebound! He’s worked hard on his cardio, and now he can actually run back and forth on the court without feeling like he’s dying. So happy for him and so proud! 💕

My husband’s basketball team. Yup, only five of them showed up for this game, no substitutions for this bunch. They lost, obviously, but it was still a good game!

My favorite person to hang out with! 💕

Alright, gotta go! 'Til next blog! 💛

August Dump

Our August in pics/vids-at least most of it.

Showing off a milestone because on this day, Aug 3, I finally reached the point where my left hand is strong enough to touch my left foot, and hold the stretch! 

Pre-run fuel. The matcha was the worst. I mean, you can tell just by the color. I love saba!

Home is 💛!

Aug 9 - Ninang Sheena 

Aug 9 - This party rocks!

Aug 9 - we had so much fun at this souvenir booth!

Aug 15 - loved seeing my STA Flippers ’00 classmates on Zoom!

Aug 16 - Sachi. Their ramen is super yum! 

hubby's

like Takoyaki but flat and bigger

mine - I just ate half because the broth was so fatty. I brought the rest home and had it as my snack before the long run the next day.

loves et!

Happy dance after finishing my longest run at this point, 9k!

It was EASY!

I tried Manuka Wellness’ Oxybloom facial on promo. Regular price? 14,000 per session. Ummm… no, thanks! But it felt amazing, and my skin was glowing afterward. Maybe my fine lines got even finer?! I loved the facial scan and was flattered that, at my age, my fine lines are just on my forehead, years of religiously following a ‘hidhid’ routine paying off!

From my FB memories, one of my favorite pics ever! Inday Irene and I were having a blast during our dual birthday celebration with our girlfriends. I loved my Project Pink girls, and I miss them!

Aug 21 -My husband and I spotted Olsen Racela while watching the Cebu City Inter-Collegiate Basketball Tournament, and we also saw Rommel Adducul! We looooove catching high school and college basketball games, and we’re super excited for the 2025 CESAFI!

Aug 23 - I love dress-down Fridays! My 20s-30s self would totally laugh if she saw me now (my old blog: xinalia.blogspot.com)! 😁

Aug 29 - Monthly check-up: I passed with flying colors! My doctor even took me off my priciest medicine. WALLETS ARE HAPPY! Anyway, the waiting was real. We had to catch our spot on her ‘list’ early in the morning, and she usually shows up around 5-6 PM. So we napped whenever we could… snoring and all! Hahahahhha

I love this man so much! 💛

Aug 31. MY FIRST EVER 10K!!! I couldn’t be prouder of myself! This was what I was training for before my stroke (Training for a 10K with My Watch’s Plan). I was so down when I had to pause running because I couldn’t move my left leg. And now, and I rarely say this, but LOOK AT ME!!! The truth is, it felt easy! I wasn’t tired, I was singing, I was having a blast! That’s why I love running. It gives me a feeling no other exercise has. I’m also amazed at how my body has recovered. Thank you, Lord!

Too sweet! I just took a sip.

8:12/km at 143bpm??? ARE YOU EFFING KIDDING ME??? #proudtetta

After my long run, my husband and I went to our favorite cafe in Balamban (Cafescape, and man, IT WAS COLD! I loooove our weekend motorcycle rides. It’s therapy for my husband and pure relaxation for me. The food was yummmmm!

Thank you sa pitik!

Thank you sa pitik!

Thank you sa pitik!

hers and his

tweetweet's

mine! This is super duper yummeh - ciabatta, grilled chicken, pesto, cheese, tomatoes. I just ate half the sandwhich, about 5 pcs of chips, and the coleslaw.

August was a perfect blend of chill and fun. (No longer fat) fingers crossed September keeps the streak going! 

Thanks for reading. 'Til next blog! 💛