Yolanda. Help Now Wherever and Whenever You Can #YolandaPH
Tuesday, November 12
Last November 8, 2013, Friday was another yet rainy windy day for us.
Yolanda - the super typhoon considered to be the strongest to be ever recorded has finally did landfall.
I can really say that despite the strong winds we were fortunate to have survived and all of us were safe.
Yolanda - the super typhoon considered to be the strongest to be ever recorded has finally did landfall.
I can really say that despite the strong winds we were fortunate to have survived and all of us were safe.
And Yet Another Typhoon to Hit Cebu
Wednesday, November 6
To all Mommsies in Cebu and Central Visayas, let's pray and prepare!
WEATHER.COM.PH TROPICAL CYCLONE UPDATES
TYPHOON HAIYAN UPDATE NUMBER 004
Issued at: 6:00 AM PhT (22:00 GMT) Wednesday 06 November 2013
Next Update: 12:00 NN PhT (04:00 GMT) Wednesday 06 November 2013
HAIYAN approaching Super Typhoon (STY) status as it rapidly gained strength due to the emergence of a pinhole-sized eye a few hours ago...now poses a serious threat to Eastern Visayas and Northeastern Mindanao. The initial potential landfall area of this typhoon remains along the Samar-Leyte Area on Friday morning, November 08.
This typhoon is similar in track and strength of Super Typhoon MIKE (RUPING) which passed across the Visayas in November of 1991 and devastated much of Metro Cebu. Residents living along the eastern seaboards of the Philippines from Northern Quezon...Bicol Region...down to Northeastern Mindanao should closely monitor the approach of this potentially destructive typhoon. Plans for emergency situations and/or disaster management planning must be implemented beginning today as the storm is only 3 days away from hitting land.
Meanwhile, Tropical Depression 30W (WILMA) has accelerated and is approaching the coast of Southern Vietnam. As of 5:00 am today, its center was estimated about 385 km ESE of Nha Trang, Vietnam (near 11.8N 112.7E). With maximum winds of 55 kph near the center and was moving westward at 31 kph in the general direction of Southern Vietnam.
Residents and visitors along Northeastern Mindanao, Visayas, Bicol Region and Eastern Luzon should closely monitor the development of Haiyan.
Do not use this for life or death decisions. This update is intended for additional information purposes only. Kindly refer to your national weather agency for official warnings, advisories or bulletins.
CURRENT STORM ANALYSIS
As of 5:00 am today, the pin-hole eye of TY Haiyan was located over the western part of the Caroline Islands...about 335 km southeast of Colonia, Yap (FSM) or 1,690 km southeast of Borongan City, Samar, Philippines...currently moving quickly west-northwest with an accelerated forward speed of 35 km/hr towards Yap-Palau Area.
Maximum Sustained Winds (1-min. avg) have rapidly increased to 205 km/hr near the center with higher gusts. Typhoon Force Winds (118 km/hr or more) extend outward up to 45 kilometers from the center...and Tropical Storm Force Winds (63-117 km/hr) extend outward up to 165 kilometers from the center. TY Haiyan remains a small-sized tropical cyclone with a diameter of 555 kilometers across.
2-DAY FORECAST OUTLOOK*
TY Haiyan is expected to move in a generally straight, west-northwest track throughout the forecast period. On the forecast track, the core of TY Haiyan will passing in between the islands of Yap and Palau by Wednesday afternoon and evening...and will enter the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) during the early morning hours of Thursday...and move across the South Philippine Sea. By early Friday morning, Haiyan will be at near landfall, approaching the shores of Southern Samar and Eastern Leyte.
TY Haiyan will continue to rapidly intensify within the next 24 to 48 hours as the system moves over the warmer sea surface temperatures of the Philippine Sea...and could become an extremely dangerous Category 5 STY on Thursday early morning just before it makes landfall. Advance Intensity Forecast (AIF) shows its 1-minute maximum sustained winds increasing to 260 km/hr between the evening ofWednesday and early Thursday morning.
The following is the summary of the 2-day forecast outlook and an extended 3-day forecast on this system:
THURSDAY EARLY MORNING: Enters the P.A.R. at Category 4 strength while passing close to the Republic of Palau...moving over the South Philippine Sea...about 160 km north-northeast of Koror, Palau[2AM NOV 07: 8.7N 134.9E @ 250kph]. FRIDAY EARLY MORNING: Strengthens to a Category 5 STY as it prepares to make landfall over Southern Samar...about 290 km southeast of Borongan City, Eastern Samar [2AM NOV 08: 10.7N 127.9E @ 260kph]. SATURDAY EARLY MORNING: Moving across Mindoro Strait after traversing Northern Visayas...weakens to Category 4...about 60 km north-northeast of Coron, Palawan [2AM NOV 09: 12.5N 120.4E @ 215kph]. *Please be reminded that the Forecast Outlook changes every 6 hours, and the Day 2 and 3 Forecast Track has an average error of 100 and 250 km respectively...while the wind speed forecast error, averages 35 kph per day. Therefore, a turn to the left or right of its future track and changes in its wind speed must be anticipated from time to time.
EFFECTS & HAZARDS SUMMARY
Below is the summary of the storm's parts and its hazards affecting specific areas. You can also view this image link for you to understand the parts.
PIN-HOLE EYE - over water. Possible calm and lull conditions (with <20 be="" expected="" eye="" i="" inside="" kph="" nbsp="" the="" will="" winds="">(click here to know more about the EYE). EYEWALL - where Typhoon Conditions with Typhoon Force Winds (>118 kph) will be expected within this wall. Affected Areas: None (click here to know more about the Eyewall). INNER RAINBANDS - where Tropical Storm Conditions with Tropical Storm Force Winds (63-100 kph) will be expected. Affected Areas: None. OUTER RAINBANDS - where Tropical Depression Conditions with light, moderate to strong winds (30-62 kph) will be expected. Affected Areas: Yap State (Federated States of Micronesia) and approaching the Republic of Palau (click here to know more about Rainbands). 24HR TOTAL RAINFALL ACCUMULATION - from 5 up to 100 mm (slight to heavy rainfall) can be expected along areas affected by the outer & inner rainbands (see above)...with isolated amounts of 101 to 210 mm (heavy) along areas near the center of Haiyan.
Important Note: Please keep in mind that the above forecast outlook, effects and hazards summary changes every 6 to 12 hrs!
CURRENT TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Time/Date: 5:00 AM PhT Wed Nov 06, 2013
Class/Name: TY Haiyan (31W)
Location of Eye: Near 7.3º N Lat 140.2º E Lon
Distance 1: 335 km SE of Yap State
Distance 2: 575 km E of P.A.R.
Distance 3: 630 km E of Republic of Palau
Distance 4: 1690 km SE of Borongan City
Distance 5: 1725 km ESE of Tacloban City
MaxWinds (1-min avg): 205 kph near the center
Peak Wind Gusts: 250 kph
Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Scale: Category 3
Present Movement: WNW @ 35 kph
Towards: Yap-Palau Area
CPA [ETA] to Samar-Leyte: Friday Morning [between 7AM-9AM PhT]
Minimum Central Pressure: 941 millibars (hPa)
T2K/WP StormTracks (for Public): GIF | Google Map (Flash)
Breath Easy! Get Rid avoid COPD
Had a very gloomy start of November this year as my aunt got this pulmonary disease due to smoking. Although, I know there is more to it than just that, my aunt is a street cleaner here in Cebu preferably the Mandaue City area. She was having cough for several days already and that she also acquired fever and several chills by night time. I was really afraid that she got infected with rabies since she was bitten by her pet kitten the time she took bath of her.
Ukay Haul: October 2013
Monday, November 4
Hi Momsies!
I have had the chance to go back once again to shop this time at the Thrift shops. It's high time I get to buy really cheap but still quality items =)
I believe this is great! Don't you think? I can get to save lots of moolahs form thriftstores, plus it's always good to see unique items/pieces at such very low prices.. *wink*
What I got: a bag for the go to mom.
A closer look. I bought this for PHP450. =) I need this one since the bag that I used is not durable for rainy seasons. So, i am okay with this na. The brand reads "esly" short for Especially loving you. =) I am not yet sure but I am not familiar with this brand.
Shoes for only PHP180. I bet this is already a steal, since I only got to spend a lil amount for this. This would cost me about 500 pesos in department stores! It is still at it's atmost appearance and the shoes are to die for. Nice talaga siya! It's perfect to wear for parties or other events like this upcoming Christmas Parties dont you think. *wink*
I also bought 3 tops for only PHP100. =)
Total purchased: PHP730.00. I saved a lot for this amount already! =)
Have you tried shopping at thrift stores too? Post your recent purchases momsies!
I have had the chance to go back once again to shop this time at the Thrift shops. It's high time I get to buy really cheap but still quality items =)
I believe this is great! Don't you think? I can get to save lots of moolahs form thriftstores, plus it's always good to see unique items/pieces at such very low prices.. *wink*
What I got: a bag for the go to mom.
I also bought 3 tops for only PHP100. =)
Total purchased: PHP730.00. I saved a lot for this amount already! =)
Have you tried shopping at thrift stores too? Post your recent purchases momsies!
Fun Run Friday: My first ever Run!
Thursday, October 31
Hi Momsies!
Today is my post for tomorrow. ^_^. An advanced post this is!
Anyways, I will be incorporating my running documentation here in my blog. and i hope I do inspire some mommies out there as well. So, every Friday I will be posting fun run posts here on my blog.
This will serve as mapping/tracking site for all of my runs.
The picture above was taken during the Annual Milo Marathon held here in Cebu last 2008. Venue was the Cebu City Sports Complex.
That girl in white is me. :D my first 5k run was fun and exhausting at the same time, since there were really LOTS of participants! the road was filled and it was hard to run. most of us were just walking.
P.S. This run was initiated by our former college instructor for us to earn points in our course in electromagnetism :D based on the above photo, alam na! maraming die hard to pass... hehehe
Running is it! Top Excuses Not to Run - And How to Beat Them
How to stay motivated to run
By Christine Luff, About.com Guide
Sometimes
we have the best intentions to run, but something gets in the way. Often it's
our busy schedules or the weather that's the culprit; while other times it's
just that we can't muster the motivation to get out there. Here are some of the
most popular excuses for not running -- and how to make sure you don't fall
victim to them.
1. "I Don't Have Time to
Run."
Lack
of time is one of the most popular excuses for skipping runs. But squeezing in
your workouts may not be as impossible as you think. Instead of watching TV for
30 minutes, put on your running shoes and get moving. Or, divide your run up
between the morning and evening -- your body still gets mostly the same
benefits.
2. "I Get Bored
Easily."
It's
easy to get stuck in a running rut. We get comfortable running the same routes
or it's easier to just jump on the treadmill. Shake up your running routine by
mapping out some new routes using sites such as MapMyRun.com. Or, sign up
for some local races -- it will force you to run someplace different and it'll
help get you motivated.
3. "I'm Just Not Motivated
to Run."
All
runners go through some periods when they're lacking motivation. One smart way
to get inspired to keep running is to find a running group. When you know other
people are counting on you to be at a workout, you're more likely to show up.
And the social interaction and competition that comes with group training also
help boost your motivation.
4. "It's Too Cold (or Hot)
Outside."
I
always tell runners, "There's no such thing as bad weather -- just bad
clothes." In other words, if you're dressed properly and prepared to deal
with less-than-ideal running weather, you can still go for a run -- and
actually enjoy it. Get tips and precautions to take for running in the cold,
heat, and rain.
5. "I'm Busy with My
Kids."
As
a mother, I know how tough it can be to fit in a run when you're busy caring
for your family. But it's important for you -- and your kids -- that you get a
chance to do something you enjoy that makes you feel good. Try to make running
more a priority in your life and be a little selfish. Schedule your runs and get
your spouse on board so you get help with some of the child-care
responsibilities. And get creative and take advantage of opportunities to run.
For example, if you're watching your kid's soccer game, run some laps around
the field before or even during the game.
Stopping by to update more on the side of my health and fitness. As of today, I am over 130 lbs... My, I still have to gain my pre pregnancy weight and figure. Well, anyways, I am really trying my best though. I am also getting the chance up in joining finally! the yoga and dance classes in the office.
I'll be posting updates soon! *wink!*
I'll be posting updates soon! *wink!*
The 9 Best Bottles For Breastfed Babies
Thursday, October 17
Hello Mommsies!
I joined Circle of Moms Community just recently and I am loving this Mom Community. If you are looking for really great motherhood forums out there I suggest you register and be a member as well.
If you are in the look out for the ultimate feeding bottles out there in the market, you might try these ones out. These were featured in via POPSUGAR MOMS. *lovin' the name!*
These 9 bottles below are some of the best at mimicking the motion, flow, and feeling of the breast.
I joined Circle of Moms Community just recently and I am loving this Mom Community. If you are looking for really great motherhood forums out there I suggest you register and be a member as well.
If you are in the look out for the ultimate feeding bottles out there in the market, you might try these ones out. These were featured in via POPSUGAR MOMS. *lovin' the name!*
These 9 bottles below are some of the best at mimicking the motion, flow, and feeling of the breast.
Considered to be one of the most breast-like bottles on the market, the Mimijumi Very Hungry ($13) is a one-piece, wide-mouthed bottle with a unique nipple to help simulate the nursing process. The naturally colored nipple features graduated textures to mimic an actual breast. It is also angled to copy a baby's position while nursing.
The Adiri Natural Nurser was one of our readers' favorite bottles for breastfed babies, but it leaked terribly, driving mamas searching for a new bottle.
Now ReliaBrand has introduced the new Adiri NxGen Nurser ($17), an updated and much-improved version of the original that uses a built-in, bottom vent system — no tubes or valves in sight — to create a pure flow of air into the bottle as baby drinks, preventing the nipple from collapsing and minimizing gas and painful bubbles.
Made from food-grade silicon and plastic, the new bottle can be filled from either the top or the bottom, making it a cinch to clean. However, while the new version did not leak nearly as much as the previous version, we did find that it left a bit of milk behind in the warming disk.
Designed to function like a human breast, the wide-bodied The First Years Breastflow Bottle ($7) requires a suction and compression in order to release milk. The dual action makes it tougher than the average bottle but more similar to the actual process of breastfeeding.
Milk straight from the breast is warm, but milk from the fridge or freezer, just isn't. While pumped milk can be heated under running water (it should never be warmed in the microwave), there's no way to regulate the temperature to an exact degree. TheYoomi bottle ($39) is fitted with a warmer that fits into the bottle's elongated lid. Prior to a baby's feeding, push a button and wait 60 seconds. When the milk enters the bottle's nipple, it passes over the heater and is delivered at the perfect temperature for hungry lil tots. The heater obtains heat when submerged in boiling water for 25 minutes. It retains its heat until it is used.
Tommee Tippee's bulbous Closer to Nature bottles ($20 for three) fit right into a mom's hand and are designed to help a tot transition between breast and bottle-feeding. The BPA- and phthalate-free bottles also have soft, flexible nipples that stretch like human ones while the built-in valve helps reduce air intake.
One would expect that the bottles designed by a company best known for their breastpumps would be ideal for breastfed babies — and Medela'sCalma bottles ($17) are. The bottles unique nipple — it is longer and flatter than most others on the market — requires babies to use the same sucking motion used when breastfeeding in order to create a vacuum to release milk. Though the nipple has several pieces to assemble before it is placed on the bottle, users say it is worth the extra steps.
More than a few breastfeeding mamas have reported that the tried and true Playtex Drop-In Original Nurser ($10) is the easiest bottle to introduce to breastfed babies. Whether it's the collapsing bottle liners that stave off air or the latex nipples that generations of moms have trusted, we're not quite sure, but for whatever reason, breastfeeding moms just seem to love these low-cost bottles!
A longtime favorite of the breastfeeding community, the Philips AVENT Natural Bottle ($10) was recently redesigned to mimic nursing better than ever. A wide-neck design gives the bottle a breast-like shape, while the soft nipple feels relatively like mom's nipple. The best part is AVENT's anti-colic system — it is a twin valve that does not leak air into the feeding baby — only into the bottle.
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