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Saturday, December 18, 2010
Early Christmas Present
We had a pre-Christmas dinner last night with my family coz we will be gone next week. Owen got to.open a few presents.
Tuesday, January 26, 2010
What's new?
Wow....It's been a long time since I had posted something. I think facebook is partly to blame for that....but now that my facebook obsession is over, I'm ready to move on and do things the old fashioned way. So, don't expect to find out what's new with us on facebook. That's so yesterday.
Anyway, this week is busy. We move this Friday!!!!! (If you need the address...text me) It is a strategic decision Michelle and I have made. (with Owen too!) Since we realized that we are kinda still unsure where we want to reside for good, we decided to downsize until things get clearer for us. We will be closer to my work, 11.3 miles to be exact. I can even run that (on a good day!) But we will be able to save a lot because of this....and it makes sense...and it feels right. No need to fight it, right?
I guess we have always known we liked to see different places, start new adventures...and moving is just a part of life. I think I spent my whole childhood in two houses.....and I didn't get to see many places. But as an adult, I have traveled many places. And I like that. I like being able to see many things...meet new people...have new adventures. The world is too beautiful to stay in one spot. As humans, we are historically like nomads.
Work has been steady, but I often find myself wondering: "Is this really where I want to be?" Such a question causes me to ponder on my future.....and I see myself doing so much more. But at this time, having a job is a blessing in itself. So many friends of mine have been looking for a job for over a year...and I do not intend to join that club (no offense!). As a father and a husband, I do have to think things through. My personal dreams and ambitions will have to coincide with what is best for my family. I can not make uncalculated predictions and that is the sacrifice that I have to make. And I do not regret anything for that matter. A wise friend said: "We live at a time when chasing dreams is foolish. But holding on to what you have is a wise dream. Today is for survival. Tomorrow....you wait.....because it will get better!" (Thanks for that insight Jake!)
I was offered to work on an independent film in New York, but opted not to take it. It required a 30 day commitment to shoot on location....it would have been a great experience, but it just didn't feel right yet. I think it would look good on my resume to have that experience, but it definitely won't give me any long term yield. Plus...being away for 4 weeks....that's like an eternity. I don't think I can do that. It is not about Michelle and Owen needing me....I think it's mostly about me needing them! (that's the truth!)
It is easy to be selfish though, to just think about what I want....what I need.....and to expect my family to just go with the flow. But I find myself thinking that it is NOT just about me. It is about US. And I can not just follow my dreams.....I have to follow OUR dreams.
Big dreams are great......they allow us to imagine BIG things.....but I remember a line from a poem that said: "All big things come from little things." It's true. For now.....I have many little dreams and aspirations that will keep me motivated.....and once those little dreams are realized....once I look at my life in a bigger spectrum, big dreams would have come true.
I am never the type who likes to regret anything...I love challenges....and I have been optimistic about life. And that is what fuels me to find my place in this world...to make a difference somehow...to make others love life....or love themselves.....
To all our dear friends and family....thank you for all the support. Thank you for letting us know and feel that you are care.....
We are looking forward to a great 2010! A great new adventure begins right now..........
Anyway, this week is busy. We move this Friday!!!!! (If you need the address...text me) It is a strategic decision Michelle and I have made. (with Owen too!) Since we realized that we are kinda still unsure where we want to reside for good, we decided to downsize until things get clearer for us. We will be closer to my work, 11.3 miles to be exact. I can even run that (on a good day!) But we will be able to save a lot because of this....and it makes sense...and it feels right. No need to fight it, right?
I guess we have always known we liked to see different places, start new adventures...and moving is just a part of life. I think I spent my whole childhood in two houses.....and I didn't get to see many places. But as an adult, I have traveled many places. And I like that. I like being able to see many things...meet new people...have new adventures. The world is too beautiful to stay in one spot. As humans, we are historically like nomads.
Work has been steady, but I often find myself wondering: "Is this really where I want to be?" Such a question causes me to ponder on my future.....and I see myself doing so much more. But at this time, having a job is a blessing in itself. So many friends of mine have been looking for a job for over a year...and I do not intend to join that club (no offense!). As a father and a husband, I do have to think things through. My personal dreams and ambitions will have to coincide with what is best for my family. I can not make uncalculated predictions and that is the sacrifice that I have to make. And I do not regret anything for that matter. A wise friend said: "We live at a time when chasing dreams is foolish. But holding on to what you have is a wise dream. Today is for survival. Tomorrow....you wait.....because it will get better!" (Thanks for that insight Jake!)
I was offered to work on an independent film in New York, but opted not to take it. It required a 30 day commitment to shoot on location....it would have been a great experience, but it just didn't feel right yet. I think it would look good on my resume to have that experience, but it definitely won't give me any long term yield. Plus...being away for 4 weeks....that's like an eternity. I don't think I can do that. It is not about Michelle and Owen needing me....I think it's mostly about me needing them! (that's the truth!)
It is easy to be selfish though, to just think about what I want....what I need.....and to expect my family to just go with the flow. But I find myself thinking that it is NOT just about me. It is about US. And I can not just follow my dreams.....I have to follow OUR dreams.
Big dreams are great......they allow us to imagine BIG things.....but I remember a line from a poem that said: "All big things come from little things." It's true. For now.....I have many little dreams and aspirations that will keep me motivated.....and once those little dreams are realized....once I look at my life in a bigger spectrum, big dreams would have come true.
I am never the type who likes to regret anything...I love challenges....and I have been optimistic about life. And that is what fuels me to find my place in this world...to make a difference somehow...to make others love life....or love themselves.....
To all our dear friends and family....thank you for all the support. Thank you for letting us know and feel that you are care.....
We are looking forward to a great 2010! A great new adventure begins right now..........
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Is Marathon Running Dangerous?
Is Marathon Running Dangerous?
Is Marathon Running Dangerous?
October 19, 2009 02:36 PM
Three participants in the 2009 Detroit Marathon died within minutes of one another. Though running-related deaths are rare, they cause other runners to ask, “Is marathon running dangerous?”
Marathon Fatalities
The three runners who died in Detroit, aged 26, 36 and 65, all collapsed within 20 minutes of each other, no further along than just beyond the half-marathon mark. The two younger runners both collapsed for reasons yet unknown. The 65-year-old runner, Rick Brown of Ohio, reportedly hit his head in a fall.
The tragedy in Detroit recalls the 2007 Chicago Marathon, when unseasonably hot weather debilitated hundreds of runners, sending 49 to the hospital. One runner died during the race, though an autopsy revealed a pre-existing heart condition to be the cause of death, not the weather. But unlike Chicago’s 88-degree heat and humidity, the temperature in Detroit was a brisk 28 degrees at the start of the race.
The deadliest running event in recent memory was 2005’s Great North Run in Newcastle, England. On that day, four of the race’s 38,000 participants died. The Daily Mail reported, “Ambulance officials said that the only factor they could put the deaths down to was the ‘warm weather and sunshine.’”
Perhaps the most high-profile marathon death in recent years was that of top American distance runner Ryan Shay, who died in November 2007 while competing in the U.S. Olympic Trials marathon in Central Park. Shay was determined to have suffered a heart attack, resulting from a pre-existing enlarged heart.
In the wake of Ryan Shay’s death, many healthy athletes were left wondering if it could happen to them. His death was particularly shocking because he wasn’t a newcomer, or out-of-shape old-timer who should have seen it coming. He was an athlete at the top of his game. A “Runner’s World” doctor addressed the question of “could it happen to me” by discussing the phenomenon of “sudden cardiac death,” focusing on what healthy people should know about it. He concluded that an annual checkup is useful to learn if any underlying conditions are present before a race. Ultimately, he says, continuing to exercise is better than stopping. He provides a checklist of items you and your physician can look at to cover your bases.
The tragedy in Detroit recalls the 2007 Chicago Marathon, when unseasonably hot weather debilitated hundreds of runners, sending 49 to the hospital. One runner died during the race, though an autopsy revealed a pre-existing heart condition to be the cause of death, not the weather. But unlike Chicago’s 88-degree heat and humidity, the temperature in Detroit was a brisk 28 degrees at the start of the race.
The deadliest running event in recent memory was 2005’s Great North Run in Newcastle, England. On that day, four of the race’s 38,000 participants died. The Daily Mail reported, “Ambulance officials said that the only factor they could put the deaths down to was the ‘warm weather and sunshine.’”
Perhaps the most high-profile marathon death in recent years was that of top American distance runner Ryan Shay, who died in November 2007 while competing in the U.S. Olympic Trials marathon in Central Park. Shay was determined to have suffered a heart attack, resulting from a pre-existing enlarged heart.
In the wake of Ryan Shay’s death, many healthy athletes were left wondering if it could happen to them. His death was particularly shocking because he wasn’t a newcomer, or out-of-shape old-timer who should have seen it coming. He was an athlete at the top of his game. A “Runner’s World” doctor addressed the question of “could it happen to me” by discussing the phenomenon of “sudden cardiac death,” focusing on what healthy people should know about it. He concluded that an annual checkup is useful to learn if any underlying conditions are present before a race. Ultimately, he says, continuing to exercise is better than stopping. He provides a checklist of items you and your physician can look at to cover your bases.
At the American College of Cardiology 2009 Scientific Sessions, cardiologist Dr. Kevin Harris and his colleagues presented a study in which they determined competing in triathlons to be more dangerous than running marathons. They found that 1.5 sudden deaths occur for every 100,000 participants in triathlons. “Comparatively, a study by Dr Donald Redelmeier (University of Toronto, ON) of more than three million marathon runners showed the rate of sudden cardiac death to be 0.8/100 000 participants.”
What causes death among marathon runners? Coach Joe English of Portland, Ore., identified four major circumstances, which he discusses in depth on his blog. These are: “heart disease in runners over 35 years; genetic heart defects in runners under 35; hyponatremia or low blood sodium levels; and heat related illnesses, such as heat stroke.”
Elite marathon coach Keith Hanson of the Hansons-Brooks Distance Project told the Detroit Free Press that the rarity of marathon fatalities should be emphasized given the health benefits that so many runners reap through their training and competition.
But earlier in October The Wall Street Journal reported on a trend among marathon participants that conflicts with the long-held impression of runners as the epitome of health and fitness. “Fitness and dietary experts say marathons increasingly are the exercise equivalent of crash diets, with similarly disappointing results. There’s no evidence that running a marathon leads to lasting weight loss, marathon researchers say.” Runners who achieve lasting health benefits are not those who train for five months, run a race, then hang up the shoes and return to the couch; it is those who incorporate running and training into their lives, and create a decades-long program of exercise, that find lasting health.
What causes death among marathon runners? Coach Joe English of Portland, Ore., identified four major circumstances, which he discusses in depth on his blog. These are: “heart disease in runners over 35 years; genetic heart defects in runners under 35; hyponatremia or low blood sodium levels; and heat related illnesses, such as heat stroke.”
Elite marathon coach Keith Hanson of the Hansons-Brooks Distance Project told the Detroit Free Press that the rarity of marathon fatalities should be emphasized given the health benefits that so many runners reap through their training and competition.
But earlier in October The Wall Street Journal reported on a trend among marathon participants that conflicts with the long-held impression of runners as the epitome of health and fitness. “Fitness and dietary experts say marathons increasingly are the exercise equivalent of crash diets, with similarly disappointing results. There’s no evidence that running a marathon leads to lasting weight loss, marathon researchers say.” Runners who achieve lasting health benefits are not those who train for five months, run a race, then hang up the shoes and return to the couch; it is those who incorporate running and training into their lives, and create a decades-long program of exercise, that find lasting health.
Reference: Marathon safety
Provided that a runner is prepared and informed, marathons can be a safe activity. Most tips for marathon safety are common sense, but bear repeating.
According to an article on Livestrong.com, people over 40 who attempt a marathon on inadequate training are more likely to experience heart problems than their younger counterparts. The moral here is to train intelligently and sufficiently before participating in the often grueling 26.2-mile run.
If unfamiliar with a crowded race environment, be extra vigilant about tripping on the heels of the runner in front of you. Serious injuries can be sustained during falls, and clipping the heels of a runner is easy to do when thousands of anxious athletes are packed into a small corral.
Learn to stay properly hydrated. As mentioned earlier, too much water and too little water can both be fatal. Although these are extremes, understanding the foundation of proper hydration is essential to having a strong, healthy performance. Watch this video from Livestrong.com for hydration advice.
If you’re concerned about how much work your heart can handle, talk to your doctor about getting a stress test. During a stress test a patient walks or runs on a treadmill while hooked up to instruments that monitor the heart. The test looks at whether “the blood supply is reduced in the arteries that supply the heart” during exercise. Such a test can be used to diagnose heart-related ailments, and determine an appropriate level of exercise for a patient.
According to an article on Livestrong.com, people over 40 who attempt a marathon on inadequate training are more likely to experience heart problems than their younger counterparts. The moral here is to train intelligently and sufficiently before participating in the often grueling 26.2-mile run.
If unfamiliar with a crowded race environment, be extra vigilant about tripping on the heels of the runner in front of you. Serious injuries can be sustained during falls, and clipping the heels of a runner is easy to do when thousands of anxious athletes are packed into a small corral.
Learn to stay properly hydrated. As mentioned earlier, too much water and too little water can both be fatal. Although these are extremes, understanding the foundation of proper hydration is essential to having a strong, healthy performance. Watch this video from Livestrong.com for hydration advice.
If you’re concerned about how much work your heart can handle, talk to your doctor about getting a stress test. During a stress test a patient walks or runs on a treadmill while hooked up to instruments that monitor the heart. The test looks at whether “the blood supply is reduced in the arteries that supply the heart” during exercise. Such a test can be used to diagnose heart-related ailments, and determine an appropriate level of exercise for a patient.
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Monday, February 2, 2009
A little Family Get Together!
Well.....we actually pulled it off! It was a semi-reception/family reunion of all the relatives from my dad's side in Chicago. We welcomed my brother's wife, Minda. She just flew straight from the Philippines last week even though they have been married since August 2007. But immigration laws required that wait....I am sure it seemed like an eternity for the two newly weds. We never got to go the reception in the Philippines. One main reason is I guess I never really thought my younger brother, Vergil, would ever get married. He is not the marrying type, but I was proven wrong, and trust me, that was a good thing. 
We had planned the dinner party almost a month ago, and we wanted to make it a nice one. Meals were meticulously planned, and I gathered all the supplies for the table setting. We went as far as putting place cards to make sure we had ever one seated where they'd be comfortable. I wanted to have easy access to the food!
The day started good.....we were busy.....to get everything in place. I did one quick stop at the grocery and Walmart to pick up a few things and then the cooking spree commenced! 
The menu consisted of the following.Japanese gyoza - ground beef with finely chopped vegetables and wrapped in gyoza wrappers then deep fried.
Crab Rangoon - crab meat and cream cheese deep fried
Morcon - London Broil slowly roasted and stuffed with hard broiled eggs, pickles, carrots - cooked in tomatoe sauce
Turon - Plantains rolled in brown sugar then wrapped in egg roll wrapper then deep fried
Pansit Malabon
Lechon - roasted pig
Oven roasted Broccoli cooked with garlic and herb spices
Brazo de Mercedes - an authentic Filipino dessert! Yum'o!!!
My brother provided the roasted pig....it was 15 lb pig......more than enough to feed all of us. We barely ate half of it.....but the rest was prepared by myself and my kitchen partner, Michelle. We work really well together in the kitchen....which is fun! I wrapped all the egg rolls and crab rangoon. All the pain gaijed from standing for hours was well worth it after seeing all the finished meals.Not to say that we didn't hit a few bumps throughout the day. Everyone was pretty much on time, except for my cousin's family who had what we called: "Precious Cargo". They were nice enough to pick up the roasted pig in Chicago, but they found themselves driving the opposite direction when they called us around 6:00 p.m. It was then we realized that they were completely lost. Thank goodness for Mapquest and I tried to find them. They were over 20 miles the opposite direction! Once we got them re-routed, we eagerly waited for their arrival. I frequently called them to make sure they were not detouring. They arrived around 7:00 p.m. and as soon as they walked in, the eating frenzy began! Food was devoured.....as expected.....and we had a great time!
It has been a long time since we had gotten together like this. I grew up with these guys. They were constant fixtures in my childhood, and it's fun for their kids to know my son. the difference between our generation is that there isn't as much drama as there were with our parents. Maybe we do learn from our parent's mistakes. We just enjoy each other's company.....reminiscing on stories....some of which I have conveniently tried to delete from my memory bank! But my brother tries to remind me every now and then! Why would I want to remember that when I was kid, I grabbed a power line and almost electrocuted myself to death! And after I was saved by a random person, I ran straight to the house and tried to see if I had gained some super powers! I failed! LOL!Anyway, I sure did enjoy Saturday night and want to do it again SOON! If you're in town, come on over!
Thursday, January 1, 2009
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