Random Thoughts...

Honestly, I should be doing school work right now. Or, reading the novel that I so promised myself I'd finish in less than a week (well, it's been four days since I got it, and I have been on the same page since). Or, get kids' stuff ready for school tomorrow. Or, better yet, be in bed getting some much needed sleep.  But, no.  Instead, here I am at 10:15 PM, alive and kicking.  With a cup of hot cocoa on the side and my favorite Japanese love songs playing in the background, I'm sitting here with half of my mind enjoying the music, while the other half is busy wandering off.

Anyway, I haven't written anything in awhile, so I think it's a good excuse right now to somehow stay up for a few.  And I mean, not over an hour if I can help it.  This waking up at 4:50 AM  is not so fun sometimes.  There are times when I honestly sit there and wonder how on earth did I ever manage to get the 3 little monsters ready in less than an hour and a half without me putting them in the wrong outfit, or slipping their folders into the wrong backpack.  Because I honestly believe, I am half asleep every morning when I get them ready for school (LOL!).  There were, as a matter of fact, several instances when my second child asked me if I were fully awake or sleep walking while I was getting him ready.  I don't know if he was trying to be funny, or he actually noticed something peculiar.  But, yeah, things like that can actually happen to me.

There are so many things I need to get done.  But right now, I just don't know how to fit them into my daily schedule without getting interrupted for at least 2-3 hours straight.  

First, change the blog's design.  I have been wanting to edit my blog's template for so long now.  I've had this layout for over 3 years, and I believe it's time for a change.  But because it's been so long since the last time I tweaked the codes and changed its look to my own predilection, I know it will take time for me to get used to doing it again.  I need to re-learn how to work on the codes without messing anything up.  I've had this design in my head that I want to do, but I know it will be time-consuming at this point.  With me being in school now as well, I just don't know how I could juggle my time.  I need to focus on my studies and make sure I make my study time a priority, without sacrificing the time I give to my kids and husband.  It is not impossible, but at this time, I don't think I will be able to.  Maybe, once I get the hang of my new schedule, I'd be able to squeeze in time and slowly work into getting it done.  I probably would need a "draft blog" where I can use to play with codes.  I had one before.  But as usual, I forgot my log in information.

Second, I need to get back into my workout routine.  It's been such a long time since the last time I worked out, and I feel like I have neglected my body by doing so.  The other day, I tried doing some push-ups, and I almost fainted after doing 55.  I used to do more, but now, I am hurting.

I had to give myself a break from doing workout because of my right side getting hurt.  As a matter of fact, I still feel the pain up to now.  It hurts when I cough or even sneeze.  I already went to the doctor, and all they did was prescribe with me a higher dose of Ibuprofen.  I mean, really!?  Yes, it helped "mask" the pain, but it didn't cure it.  And not to mention that I hate taking medications.  Oh, the sight of it!! (Hahaha!)

But, I have already waited and given my body enough rest, so next week (this Monday), I will be working out again.  I will start off with something light, of course, but I will gradually get back into it once my body's used to it again.  I'm also going to integrate using weights into my workout, but nothing major.  Just to spice it up a bit.  I'm not going to workout to lose weight or anything.  I am working out, and have been working out for years now for only one reason - staying fit and healthy.  Feeling good about yourself and all the positive things that come along with it, for me, are inducements.  They're like the reward for your hard work.  Plus, I have 3 super active children.  I need all the energy in the world that I can get.  And working out has been such a great help.  I always have energy to match with their demand.

And last but not the least, write and read.  I really do have so many things I wish I have all the time to write about.  And, oh, all the books I want to read, you have no idea!  I just really need to learn how to manage my time wisely.

I hope once I've established a good school work/study schedule for myself, I'd be able to make time for the other things I want to do.  I'm thankful to God that right now, I have the time to focus on what is more important.  Because here soon, I will also be working, so that's another portion that will take a lot out of my time.  I'm already looking for part-time jobs.  I'm just waiting for the hubby to pick up the other car from Oklahoma.  Right now, we only have one vehicle, and that's the one he uses to go to work.  So, inasmuch as I want to start working now, I just can't--yet.  Hopefully, here soon.

Well, I'm finally feeling sleepy.  I will update again soon.

Hope y'all had a great day!  God bless!