With the weight I’m losing, I also have to tone my muscles. I wouldn’t want to look like a freak with sagging muscles all over my body. Dumbbells are a bit boring and I found something that would make exercising more enjoyable. The Kettlebellwith its ergonomic shape, exercising becomes even more fun. The sight of dumbbells immediately turns one off. The Kettlebell on the other hand introduces one to a host of possibilities.

I’m almost near my ideal weight. With my exercise regimen and the aid of a fat burner, I expect to reach my goal  by the end of the year. This is the phase where I struggle the most. Attaining my ideal weight becomes even more difficult in the mad dash to the end. Losing the last few pounds seems a monumental task. But I guess I’ll just have to take this in stride and exert more effort and stay focused.

I can al,ost see the finish line. Just a few more pounds and I’m there.

Manny Pacquiao is one great boxer. He definitely is one of the best in this generation. But he is now saying that he would be entering politics at the loacal level. He plans to run for a congressional seat in his wife’s hometown. He tried this back in 2007 and lost.

I believe that every man has a destiny and should know who and what we are. Mere popularity does not mean that people will vote for you. One also should know what our limitations are. Manny may have good intentions but politics is a very different field. In politics, you are not accountable to only yourself but to your constituents.

I hope he rethinks this a million times over. He maybe a good boxer in the ring. The political arena involves more than just a strong punch or fast fists. It involves more than just a strong jaw but a strong heart and a clear mind.

I have not been watching my diet lately. This has caused my acne to breakout again. I’ve been busy with so many meetings that this problem would have to be addressed as soon as possible. I’ve tried some of the best acne treatments before and this will surely big help for me again. I don’t want people at the meetings I attend to stare at my face instead of listening to what I’m saying. I really have to watch what I eat to prevent this from happening again.

My bed needs a new mattress. The old one isn’t that comfortable enough anymore. Even our dog could feel this as he moves around the bed looking for a perfect spot to sleep on. Over the weekend, I’ll be shopping around for a mattress that would give me a good night’s rest. I’m not getting younger and my back definitely needs a good rest after a day’s work.

Health is wealth and people are now becoming aware that to be more productive, one has to be physically fit. You don’t really have to spend an arm and a leg to be covered. There are cheap health insurance coverage out there that would be easy on your wallet. Good health care should not be restricted to only a few. Affordable coverage can be attained by all. Health care is a basic need that we all must address.

As the run down to the elections looms near, I’m very busy with politics. I’m hoping that changes will be forthcoming with the change in leadership. Corruption had been an issue with the current dispensation for the last 5 years and even political desent has been curtailed. As new faces enter the political arena, only one stands out, the son of the late Cory Aquino.

With his integrity, his rivals have been trying to destroy his immaculate image. The mudslinging will be different and more vicious this time as Aqiono continues to increase his lead in the surveys. As all this happens, I definitely will be busier with politics. My fellow advocates and media friends have been meeting regularly to analyze the political landscape.

Aquino’s entry and with even the poorest of the poor contributing to his campaign shows that the country is throwing out traditional politics. Aquino unlike his rivals only joined the race because of the people’s clamor. His opponents are now trying to reinvent themselves just so they can keep up with Noynoy Aquino. And as all these takes place, we simply laugh on the sidelines as we dissect their crude attempt to convince the electorate that they have changed. So far, they have not succeeded and if I may say, have even turned off some of their supporter.

Philippine politics sure is very different. Personality plays a big role in determining who the people will vote for. As of the moment, the country is looking for an inspiration not a leader. I suppose the people think a reluctant candidate is more credible than those who have shown great eagerness to become president. As his rivals increase their spending, Aquino’s campaign is has become a people’s campaign with ordinary people shelling out whatever they have in the name of change. This has never happened in our history and it surely gives more hope that change is coming.

I’m a DIY man. I love doing repairs and makeovers myself. This way I can save on labor and get the results I want. I’ve started repainting our stairwell which is quite high. Aside from using a safety harness, my ladder also has nonslip strips that gives me fall protection. Accidents happen when people disregard safety. I use equipment that has safety features that could give me added protection when I work. One can never be sure and an ounce prevention is always better than a pound of cure.

My son has a new project in school. He’s suppose to make a model house complete with furnishings. An ordinary hobby knife would have done the job. But the the board he’s using is quite thick and his hobby knife can’t do the job. Luckily, I have my trusty box cutter that fits the job. Unlike his knife which is thin and flimsy, my cutter is strong and sturdy. It made building his project a whole lot easier, safer and faster.

Times are changing and so many roads are added everyday. People like me who seldom travel will definitely get lost in this urban jungle. Road maps are a thing of the past. Cumbersome and more often not updated, the only answer us a car gps. Small and easily updated, its one gadget people like me can definitely rely on. It’s so affordable that anyone can now get one. Nice to know that I’ll be on track wherever I go.