Almost Taken

Last night I needed to walk as I've been sitting in front of my pc practically the whole day. Finished whatever i had to submit at a little over 9pm. We had pizza earlier since a few of my colleagues are resigning so it was our way of thanking them, so no worries i was feeling full and there's still a few slices of it waiting to be devoured. Decided to take that much needed walk. Olive, my housemate, agreed to join me even though all she wanted to do that time was to lie down in her bed and sleep. We were happily walking taking the route B.S. Aquino Drive then turned to Lopez Jaena Street. We were just in front of Banco de Oro and approaching the Ceres terminal when suddenly a motorcycle drove past me, in my right side where i was holding my bag, and tried snatching it. OMG! it came too late for me to realized they were trying to snatch my bag. i thought drunk driver that didn't know his way and almost hit me. hay.........sinigawan pa namin sila ng 'gago' at 'hoyyyyyyyyyyyy' lumingon pa ang driver. didn't get the plate number too and the people nearby who saw it told us that's the latest modus operandi of thieves. buti na lang i have this habit of holding on to the sling of my bag pero siempre naputol sya. but i'm so grateful that they were not able to get it. kakasweldo ko lang kahapon at lahat ng cards ko nasa wallet. doesn't mean naman na andami kong cards pero yung mga importante tulad ng SSS, ATM, etc. pati na cell phone nasa bag ko. kakasunog nga lang lahat ng papeles ko pati ba naman kung ano na lang ang natira nanakawin pa?

so now i'm thinking lesson ba yun for me to stop walking home? or stop staying too late in the office and walk home early? ewan....basta ako i will still walk home whenever i can for as long as i can. it's my only way of burning fats after office. i used to bike but since nasunog ang bike ko it will take some time to purchase a new one.

from now on i will be very wary, which is not so me at all, and i'm sure only time can tell when i will get over it. for others, my unsolicited advice is to be always extra careful and mindful of your valuables and it would do you good to divide stuffs and not just put in everything in one bag. better be prepared than sorry.

Yoga Everyday

Found this in Yahoo today. fits me well as i tend to glue in front my computer monitor for more than 8hours daily then i feel all the pains especially in my lower back when i'm home. easy to do. in fact tried 2 of it just now and it felt good. ;_) happy yoga

Deep Breathing
If you're stuck in a stressful situation (like endless traffic), Stiles says the easiest way to reduce tension on the spot is through a focused breathing meditation. Close your mouth, and breathe deeply and evenly through your nose. This simple technique calms your mind and nervous system and can be done absolutely anywhere.

2. Eagle Arms
For those who spend a lot of time sitting at a desk, Eagle Arms can help improve your posture and reduce tension in your shoulders and spine. Bringing your arms out in front of you, place your right elbow on top of your left elbow. Keep twisting your forearms around each other until your palms come together. If you can't bring the palms of your hands together, don't push it; just let the backs of your hands touch. As your breathe deeply in, lift your arms up. Take five long deep breaths in this position.

3. Prayer Behind the Back
Time spent in the kitchen hunched over a cutting board can lead to tension in your wrists, shoulders, and back —all of which this pose helps alleviate. Bring your fists together to touch behind your back at about waist-level. Begin to slide your hands up your spine, bringing palms together to touch in a prayer position. If this hurts your wrists, don't force it. Instead, stay with your fists joined together. Hold this position for five deep, slow breaths.

4. The Hamstring Helper
If you are going for a walk or jog, try what Stiles calls the hamstring helper. Come into a low lunge, bringing your fingertips on either side of your front foot. Slowly start to straighten both legs. If your fingertips don't touch the ground when your legs are straight, slightly bend your front knee. Keep your hips squared and breathe deeply in this position for a minute or two. Repeat on your other leg.

5. Pigeon Pose
When practiced before bedtime, Stiles says Pigeon pose will help reduce tension in your hips and lower back. This relaxing posture can also help calm your mind and set you up for a restful night of sleep. Gently come into a low lunge with your right leg in front. Slowly inch your right foot over toward your left hand. Ease your knee down toward your right hand. Your calf should be perpendicular to your torso. If you can't lower your hips to the ground, bring a pillow under your right hip to support it. Fold your torso over your leg, resting on your forearms. Stay in this position for a minute or two. Repeat on your left leg.