Running Woes

For the third time in the last week and a half, I'm struggling to complete my runs. I don't know if it's dehydration, GI issues or what I'm eating before a run (which I don't always do) but I'm finding myself in agony after about 20-30 min. of running. I'm talking severe abdominal cramps that makes one want to go to the bathroom. Sorry if that's TMI. What the heck is this?? One thing different is that I'm running faster. My usual 10 min. miles have gone down to 9-9:30 min. miles. I have no confidence for my upcoming event. How do I do 13 miles when I can hardly do 3 miles right now. WHat sucks is that I'm even enjoying my running these days and it's such a bummer when I have to stop. =*( Blah. Will try again on Thursday.

"Tita Grace"

I just love being a tita (auntie). I never get tired of my nieces and nephew calling me that. When I call Philippines, my oldest niece gets excited and goes "Tita Marreee!" Whenever the twins visit, I love getting hugs and kisses from them. I don't know how I was away from them for almost a year. I miss them when I don't see them in a week. I can't wait to see Yza and Youie on New Years. I get sad when I think about how I only see them every 2 years. I get even sadder when they're closer to their other titas. I take being a tita seriously. I want the little ones to know that I love them very much, will protect them and will always be there for them. My co-worker told me last week that I should have a kid of my own since I'm so "nurturing." But besides the fact that there's no prospective husband at this time, I really don't mind not being a mom because I find so much joy in being an aunt. Today I got to hold my new nephew, Ian. I just love this little guy - even though he doesn't really know who I am yet. I remember when Yza, Roman and Bizz were as small as him. Time flies! So basically, the point to my blog is just to say - I really am blessed to be a tita and am very happy. =)

Yza (5) and Youie (3)



Roman (4) and Bizz (4)



Yan2 (2 weeks)