WHEN THE SHOES FIT NO MORE

Life is a struggle that we can’t escape; not unless you have the urgency to end it.

Disclaimer: This article will not preach you of why not to take your life away. For by now, you should already know that it is something given that we should not take away ourselves.

When your shoes bring you calluses after a long walk, what do you do? When you get wounds after a stroll, what must be done? I suggest, you take it off and keep walking. NOT LITERALLY, of course!

After years of spending times together, it is devastating when you realize that you are no more than strangers- when one day you see yourself walking on the same ground and being with the same people with an awfully different feeling. It is as if you are looking at things with a different set of eyes. It is nothing but sad when you have come to understand the fact that they are not who you thought they were.

Things can seem to be something that they are not. The way things are depends on how you look at them. Sharing a meal, sharing a drink and even sharing your deepest darkest secrets could be something special to you but may mean otherwise to the one you are sharing it with. The thing you go through together may be ocean deep to you but may be nothing but a swamp to the counterpart.

These are the moments that there is a need for a self-check. Check if you really belong to the home you have made yourself a part of. Check things out to see the things you unconsciously missed and the things they consciously made you miss. By this time, allow me to say that you now have met the ‘stranger’ they have known for more years now and there is no going back.

As they say, quitting is never the answer. I agree with that, but if you are already tired and another blink can cause you your life figuratively, STOP!

Collect yourself first. Resume when you can. Go on when you are ready. Allow to get to know the ‘stranger’ they have been keeping up with. Ponder if there really is such a stranger or they are the strangers who you have been keeping up with. Relax. Free yourself first from all the questions and anxieties. You’ll never be friends with a stranger if your heart is not open and when your feet are still sore.

Then again, what matters is whether you are or they are the strangers, there is no quitting. There is just need for a pause and another time to follow one of the most popular alcoholic drinks’ tagline, ‘Keep Walking’ until you can find yourself the perfect pair.

MICLAT, Augie Monica A.

BJ III-1D

How to Be Whole Again

Sometimes, when you say you’ve had your heart broken, you really mean you’ve had your heart ripped straight from your chest and thrown into a big blender. Every heartbreak feels as painful, as cruel, and as crazy as that.


But despite all the struggles and suffering, you have to learn how to get through the day, because life will move on even if you choose not to. You have to realize that you still have your friends and family, and they will help you get out of the black hole you got suck into. The best way to move on is actually pretty simple: spend time to people you love and people who love you. Don’t lock yourself in your room listening to sappy song because that would just make the tears flow like a water theme park. Instead, watch a lot of comedies or funny cartoons, and keep yourself busy in the most productive ways possible. Most importantly, take this chance to focus on yourself. Because maybe during the relationship, it was just all about your partner. Maybe you made everything revolve around him, gave him too much, and didn’t leave enough for yourself. Maybe you didn’t have enough time to love one person who truly matters: YOU.


Keep in mind that whenever you go to heartbreak, no matter how devastated you are, it’s not the end of the world. Even though you’ve hit rock-bottom, you can still dig, come out of the other side of the Earth, and start anew.

Juliebeth D. Afable

BJ3-1D

Is Work a Healthful or Stressful Activity for You?

Is work stimulating or stressful for you? From a psychological point of view, work can either boost a person’s health or hinder it.

A balance person is not a beast of burden. He should not be very much tied to his work like a workaholic. A person should study how he is affected by his work and make it positive and healthier experience. He should balance work with enjoyable healthful leisure and vacation time.

All in all, a person should strive for a career that has room for both work and play ~ a lifestyle that is based on good health habits. He should choose a work environment that promotes strong interpersonal relationships and healthful activities. These are worthwhile ways to develop good mental and physical health during his long working years.

Juliebeth D. Afable

BJ3-1D

Bloated tummy: Out for summer

Summer is coming; beaches will be surely on the list for the summer trip. Sexy and hot outfit will surely be in. Your slim body is perfect for the summer. But still can't wear your two piece because of your getting bigger tummy?
Well, you can still wear you summer outfit, just read on to know how to prevent a bloated stomach.

1.)Reduce Carbohydrate and Fatty Food Intake

Carbohydrates provide fuel for the body. But too many carbohydrates in the body can give the stomach a more rounded look! Cut down on carbohydrates drastically at lunch to keep the tummy trim when it’s time to make a big appearance in the evening. That means don’t eat too much rice, pasta, noodles or bread.Fatty foods such as fried chicken, cheese and burger take longer to break down and will therefore stay in the stomach longer. So avoid these as well.
Eat chicken or tuna salad instead. Ideally, prepare it at home instead of buying one as salads sold at delis and restaurants are always loaded with fatty dressings as well as salt, which actually causes water retention and bloats up the stomach.

2.)Avoid Fruits after a Meal

Fruits are good sources of vitamins and tasty but do have them before lunch, not after. Fruits often contain sugar which ferments and releases air in the gastrointestinal tract. The trapped air will bloat up the tummy.

3.)Drink Plenty of Water

Don’t skip water in the hope of flattening the tummy. In fact, drinking at least eight glasses of water everyday is highly recommended, especially for those who regularly drink coffee, tea and alcohol. This is due to the fact that these beverages tend to dehydrate the body, which, as strange as it sounds, actually lead to fluid retention and bloating. So drink up throughout the day.
However, water should not be drunk during a meal. Try to drink plenty of water about 45 minutes before the meal. This is because water dilutes enzymes that break down food, causing food to be digested longer. Those who feel thirsty during a meal should just take a sip of water instead. Normal drinking patterns can continue after the meal.

4.)Relax and Stretch

Stress can contribute to bloated tummies too. When a body is stressed, the level of digestive acids in the stomach drops. Again, that means food will need more time to be digested, causing the stomach to have that puffy look. So stop worrying. Try to relax and unwind with some gentle exercises such as stretching, taking a long walk, deep breathing and yoga. Half an hour of meditation may be useful too.

5.)Prevent Air from Entering Body

If too much air is swallowed, the stomach will be swollen too! So do whatever it takes to cut down on air. Avoid smoking, drinking from a straw, talking while eating, sucking on hard candy, drinking carbonated beverages and wearing loose dentures as these activities increase the chances of swallowing air.

6.)Banish Air from the Body

If the body is already bloated and you desperately need to get rid of it, some natural remedies may help. Peppermint tea, natural charcoal capsules and aniseed herbal tincture taken with hot water are effective in relieving bloated tummies.
Don’t starve yourself before the big night. Instead, try some sensible approaches. During the day, reducing carbohydrates and fatty foods, avoiding fruits after a meal, drinking lots of water but not just before lunch, relaxing as well as avoiding swallowing air can all help keep the stomach flat in the evening.

With these tips, your tummy will prevent from bloating and your summer outfit will not be the a hindrance for you to enjoy the summer!


http://nutrition.suite101.com/article.cfm/how_to_look_trim_and_slim_for_the_evening

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Lanie Mendoza
BJ3-1D

EYES, EYES BABY

by Augie Monica A. Miclat

We say that beauty is in the eye of the beholder. I can’t agree more.

The saying that beauty is in the eye of the beholder tells us that beauty is subjective. Beauty’s definition depends on who is looking.

But this time, ‘Beauty is in the eye of the beholder’ will have a completely new meaning. At this point, let us say that beauty is definitely in the ‘eyes’. Translation: When your eyes are beautiful, you are beautiful.

People are born with different physical attributes. No pair of eyes is exactly the same. Some may be chinky-eyed or the slit eyes while others may be doe-eyed and you can also find yourself those who are in between. Others are blue-eyed or green-eyed and while brown-eyed.

Whatever shape and your eyes may take, it is a must that we keep them bright beautiful for they are great even though they are small.

How do we keep our eyes fresh and appealing? How can we maintain their natural glow? Simple. DO NOT OVERUSE THEM.

Do not stay under the sun for too long. Wear shades when the sun is hot and out, especially now that El Niño is here.

To the bookworms out there, read in a well-lit place.

To the techies, change the setting of your computers. Be aware that too much brightness is bad. You can also have those screens that cover your screen and lessen the harmful rays that could reach your eyes.

Eat foods that are rich in beta carotene. Our body turns beta-carotene into vitamin A which reduces the risk of macular degeneration and promotes good vision.

Sleep tight. Do not give your eyes less than eight hours of sleep. We do not want dark eye circles and eyebags, do we?

Give your eyes some rest that they deserve. Keep in mind that anything overused will have a defect. So learn to take good care of those windows to your soul.



MICLAT, Augie Monica Angeles
BJ III-1D