i know I'm forty part 2: the problem with metabolism

... is that it just doesn't work out the way you want it at any age - when I was younger, I literally ate everything, thinking that I would beef up somehow. The only line i knew from high school to college was, where's the beef? I was lean as hell. Enter 30, after my physical confrontation with a 10-wheeler coke truck, I think that truck literally stopped my metabolism on its tracks. I started ballooning like crazy!!!! My diet didn't change at all, so there you go. One extra burger means extra pounds somewhere. I secretly thought at one point that shaving all my extra body hair would shave off a few pounds. Talk about stupid desperation.

Enter 40, and now the big bulk is happily joined by Mr. Hypertension and Mr. Diabetes! My only consolation now is that there is a minority group of people around the world who thinks big bulky men are sexy. Why, thank you! I know!!!!

IN the past two weeks, I've waged a mini-battle with the weighing scale. I never thought I would come to a place in my life where weighing can be very ceremoniously anticipated, to see that nothing has changed. Well, at least, i have stopped putting on weight since December. But the pain, oh the pain of knowing that metabolism will never be my ally...now it even counts chocnut as a potential cargo super loader. Not. funny. Enough of the whining, though. I guess 40 is a reminder that if it is the new 20, then I should work out the same way when I was 20. Now that is a real battle!

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10 reasons why I am voting for Gordon

1. Gordon is a nice name - very superhero.
Now for the serious reasons....
2. Gordon shuts up and works. nuff said.
3. Gordon has no political agenda - he doesn't brag and just wants to help. I know when people are playing me, and this brother is no bullshitter.
4. Gordon has a clear agenda for improvement - education and work. Works all the time for clear empowerment of the people.
5. Gordon has a proven track record to back up no. 4. Subic, even after him, still thrives. Now that's what I call a gooood foundation.
6. Gordon doesn't spend as much - ergo, not much to take back when he assumes office.
7. Gordon helps others before he helps himself. The only way to know this is to look at what others say about him. And people aren't paid to say this. You can't let a good guy down.
8. Gordon doesn't mince words. We all need this. A leader will not shy away from saying the right thing if it means helping you in the process, no matter how hurtful.
9. Gordon is a true nationalist. He is no grandstander. In fact, he often stands in the sidelights when needed and goes in front when the Filipino spirit is being crushed - often, by the very people that Filipinos vote.
10. Gordon understands that traffic rules are the start of peace and order - Subic was peaceful and orderly because he put order in the streets first, literally.

In the end, if you have anything against Gordon, it pales in comparison with the other clowns running for President - so when you ask yourselves, "Who should I vote?", think about 3 things: will, proven mandate and track record. You will see that only one measures up - the name is Richard Gordon. Vote for him, not for him but for yourself and our country.

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I know I'm forty

When I started to believe that 20 was the new 40, I knew I was (a) in trouble, and (b) I have reached the golden age of 40 and there was no looking back. The start of the year was a sure firestarter - literally, the first night of the year was the first major headache I had, literally. I never had headaches before - for me, it was everyone's lousy excuse to play hokey or something. I had the first of the weird headaches that I was going to suffer EVERYTIME I slept after midnight. It wasn't so much trouble that I knew this won't happen had I slept earlier. The problem is, when I hit 40, my insomnia began peaking. Well, so much for bad luck and bad health. From now on, every night will be a race to midnight, knowing when I will suffer that morning headache and when I will not. Now I know I am forty.... yet i like it. This will not take the 20 out of my 40th. More on this as I trudge on with my happy life!

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