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| Tuesday, May 13, 2008 |
| Pseudo-Celebrity Talks about Being a Dad |
While I was catching up on my reading at RebelDad, I found his rather close to violent reaction to an interview he found between MomLogic and reality TV's Ryan Sutter (The Bachelor). In the interview, Ryan reveals some intesresting things us moms should know (I think). Ryan and his wifey Trista have a 9-month-old son named Max.
Here is Ryan's 10 Things You Don't Know About Dads
- Even when you're about to breastfeed, we get turned on because we're guys and we just see boobs.
- When we're left in charge, we break all the rules. (Sorry Trista, I know you said it was too cold for Max and I to go out the other day, but we bundled up and did.)
- Sometimes we "don't realize" they have poopy diapers and let you discover it.
- Dads are sensitive too, and sometimes we feel fat.
- Honestly, we do steal glances at 25-year-olds who walk by. That's why we never leave home without our sunglasses!
- We really do love having our mothers-in-law around when they help with the kids and give us a break.
- We're actually really proud when he discovers his pee-pee.
- It's really sexy when you have no makeup on. Honestly, we prefer less makeup and seeing you in casual clothes.
- We're scared to death during the days leading up to the due date. We have no idea what to expect during the birth process. Everyone says just focus on caring for your wife...what does that mean? We need more direction than that!
- We just don't talk about beer and sports with our friends. We actually talk about being dads and how much we love our kids and wives.
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I just had to laugh after reading it, you guys. Seriously. I mean, it's funny, but I think it kinda shows dads as insensitive @$$h0les - at some point. Hey, maybe that is the truth, I wouldn't know. Or maybe it shows the pseudo-celeb as a bad dad. The hub had some smaller violent reactions of his own regarding the 10 things. He says it is so NOT true. But I do know that sometimes he does #3. I mean, it is pretty obvious.
To all the dads out there reading this, is this really true? No, please don't lie...! Mommies, what do you think?
Cheers!
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| posted by Ann @ 5:20 PM
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| Monday, April 28, 2008 |
| Is Website Design for Blogs Important? |
One of a woman's many charms is her indecisiveness. She can say she wants something, falls for it dead on the spot, and when she finally gets it, she realizes it is not exactly what she wants. Isn't that right, ladies? As what I said, it's part of our charm. ;)
Anyway, time as has come, after a couple of days of having my new look to the blog, to change it again. Why? Simple. I have changed my mind and decided that it is not exactly what I had in mind. I never had a thing for the overly large headers anyway. What I had in mind was something more subtle, and clean. Not that this is clean, I find the colors here rather relaxing. But something just doesn't feel right.
I've often wondered if website designs are a huge factor in drawing traffic and visitors. Being a web designer, I find myself constantly checking other websites for their designs. Making notes on some tackier layouts and styles, noting the gorgeous and functional ones. I would personally like something along the lines of clean, refreshing, and calming. Although definitely not frilly, fussy, or just too modern. But I haven't drafted one like that yet. I will soon.
Which leaves me with the debate of changing my design again, or not..? My lazy bone says I should leave it for a couple of days more. But the blogger/designer/me says I should change it right away. I feel that it is just too heavy.
What do you think? Is the design a huge factor in determining the readership and following of a blog? Or perhaps not, given that RSS has revolutionized the way people become your readers, quality is more important while design - not so much.
Either way, I'm going for both. :D
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| posted by Ann @ 9:32 AM
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| Thursday, April 10, 2008 |
| Running versus Walking: Which One is Better? |
One of my goals on my road to healthy living is to be able to run again.
Years ago, I would keep on beating myself because I would have a hard time finishing the 10+ laps around the oval that my badminton coach asked from us. Now, looking back I think I was luckier then! At my state now, I think I can barely finish one whole round on the running track.
Lately, I have been able to increase the distances of my jogs and runs through my walking. Just one step at a time. I know I wont be able to do the rounds anytime soon, but to be able to even get through half of it would be a huge achievement for me! For now, I mix it up with a walk-jog-run. I feel much better.
My friend and I were talking about my recent walking escapades and my goal to be able to run the other day. She told me that I should not run because I am a bit clumsy and I get sprained easily. I explained to her that those mishaps were a result of my neglect to stretch before any strenuous activity. But no, she would not have it. She argued that I should not concentrate on running because walking burns more than running. Another friend piped in and said that he also heard that to be true. However, I had my doubts. I always thought that when one runs for the same amount of time as the time spent on walking, you burn more and achieve more through running. And so I researched on this for my own clarification.
I stumbled upon this blog (which I really like by the way, she has become my inspiration) named The Pursuit of Healthyness. It seems the author/blogger had the same dilemma as I and I found her discussion quite informative. Here are some parts of her entry [quoted from this website]:
The truth is that speed does matter. Running burns calories at about twice the rate of walking. Part of the explanation is this: when you exercise, you burn five calories for every liter of oxygen you consume. Running involves the consumption of a lot more oxygen than does walking.
How many calories you burn running or walking also depends on your weight and other factors. However, in general, running burns about ten calories a minute, whereas walking burns about five calories a minute.
She also got this from this website:
So does running burn more calories than walking? Well, yes and no.
If you run for 20 minutes or walk for 50 minutes, you end up burning about the same amount of calories. But if you walk for 20 minutes or run for 20 minutes, running will create the biggest calorie deficit.
So... I still aim on running. :) I thank my friends for their ideas though. I promise to you, concerned ones, that I WILL stretch before running or walking so as not to sprain anything again. ;) Gracias!
Which do you prefer? Running? Walking? EATING? :D I vote for EATING but... I still want to run. :D
XOXO,
Labels: discussion, exercise, healthy living, improvement, running, walking |
| posted by Ann @ 5:59 PM
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| Wednesday, April 9, 2008 |
| Thomas Beatie: the Pregnant Man |
Thomas Beatie shocked the whole world when he came out pregnant during Oprah. E! has also reported this to be true. In fact, this news made it as far as the local news channel in the Philippines. And why wouldn't it? Allegedly, this pregnant wonder is said have Filipino blood. Amazing.
Born Tracy LaGondino, Beatie had undergone a sex reassignment through testosterone therapy and chest reconstruction therapy after falling in love with Nancy (his now wife). However, after their marriage, Nancy was unable to conceive. Beatie, opted to be the one to carry their baby through artificial insemination. Although he is legally recognized as a male, Beatie had retained his female genitalia, enabling the pregnancy to be possible. After two attempts at artificial insemination, he has finally become pregnant safely and effectively. He is said to be due on July 3, 2008.
 Tracy LaGondino (Before pregnancy and becoming Thomas Beatie)  Thomas Beatie - Pregnant Man (with wife Nancy)
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There is much talk regarding this issue since it pretty much presents the idea of males getting pregnant. But the thing is, Beatie is not exactly male since he did not go through the whole sex change. The fact that he retained his female genitalia still pretty much make him female. Therefore there is not much of a BIG deal. I think.
But the issue brought forth with his announcement makes people wonder if the world is ready for males to be the carriers of the next generation.
I personally think it would be a bit okay if men had a shot at the pregnancy bit. :D Let's see how men will deal with it. But I dont think they are born for that. I mean, women were born and created in this likeness - equipped for childbirth. Men? Not so much.
What do you think about the Thomas Beatie and his pregnant state?
XOXO,
Labels: discussion, female stuff, men, opinion, pregnancy, Thomas Beatie, women |
| posted by Ann @ 4:25 PM
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| Saturday, March 29, 2008 |
| Do BLOGS do more harm than good? |
I am copying a recent post I made in my other personal blog to kick-start this new one.
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Last night, I saw STAND OFF (THE A.U.D.C) on ANC. The topic on debate was "This House believes blogs do more harm than good." Being a blogger, naturally, I stopped my channel surfing and stuck with it.
I believe the discussion was borne out of the current ruckus on Brian Gorell's blog attacks on the Gucci Gang, and others. It seems it had the effect the author wanted and some guilty (perhaps) parties have ants in their pants. It would seem natural to file some case for whatever damages BG made IF it were done on some other medium. But if done on a blog, what could ANYBODY do...? NOTHING, I presume.
First off, I honestly think blogs do no harm much. Hehehe.. It is what it is. An online journal. A medium to which people pour their hearts and souls into. Sometimes even poetry, music, rants, raves, and almost everything under the sun. What with technology, nobody wants to maintain the traditional pen and paper versions of blogs, rather they want it on what they always face. The computer. The Internet.
A personal journal records ones thoughts, feelings, and opinion for the day. It is not, by any means, a proven source of facts. And for online journals, it is simply for the reader's discretion if he or she should agree, disagree, believe or not the details written in space. Newspapers claim they are the source of truth, yet sometimes we even doubt their authenticity and debate the contents. What difference is a blog? More so, blogs often come from feelings and a given few of researched facts, but not stamped on the raw truth. What is the truth anyway? Nobody really knows. It all depends on how many believe it to be true.
Here are the pros and cons of blogging.
Pros:
- blogs allow people to connect with people all over the world
- blogs allow friends of their authors to catch up with the lives which most often miss duty to their busy lifestyles
- blogs are stress relievers where some come to relax and save themselves from impending insanity
- blogs allows others to become people they wish they were
- blogs allow people to voice out their feelings to others
Cons:
- blogs can sometimes hurt feelings
- blogs often mislead people
- blogs CAN be dishonest (but not all the time)
Perhaps I am biased as I am a blogger. But I believe that the good outweighs the bad in blogging. It simply boils down to those who are reading. Would you believe what is written, point blank? Or would you take time to ponder on what is written and think of it as another piece of information learned and it is up to you to digest. Nothing is undebatable. Nothing is free from reactions. Besides, you would really have to think, "where there is smoke, there is fire." Nothing comes out of nothing. There must be something, but it is up to you to decide which version is correct. Blogs merely give the options, the opinions, and what the author believes to be true. You be the judge.Labels: blogging, blogs, Brian Gorell, discussion, opinion |
| posted by Ann @ 6:12 AM
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| About Me |
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Name: Ann
Home: Philippines
About Me: even when she has fairy wings on, this girl is anything BUT dainty. perhaps the size, the weight, and the personality alone are just too much for her to be considered delicate, prim, proper, and refined. this girl with the mud smudged cheeks has been down on the ground one to many times. these times forced her to be tougher, smarter, and more savvy than she has ever been. perhaps she will always be, never dainty.
email me: neverdainty [at] gmail [dot] com
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