- The Joy of Writing. I’ve been attending a writing class the past couple of weeks. It’s been really great. My love for writing poetry has been strengthened and I’m always looking forward to the techniques our teacher shares with us. I’m so happy I took these classes up. Not only are they a welcome break from work but the classes are being taught by one of the advertising greats, Barbara Gonzalez. Yey for us!
- Exercise blues.I’ve been so lacking in motivation to exercise lately. Grumble. Please please please share with me your motivations for working out. I know it’s good for my health and my heart but gaaaaah, I always find excuses not to go to the gym. Bad me.
- Met a blogger!
Vea and I worked together very briefly this month. She’s one of the sweetest people I’ve met online. She calls me “Ate Toni” and I call her Little Sis. Sadly she is on blog hiatus so I don’t get to read her entries anymore. 
Know how sweet she is? She and her groupmates surprised me with one of the most thoughtful presents ever! I think I’ll be listening to Track #2 more often than the others. 😉 - Lunchtime! Yehey! It’s 12:02 PM na. Time to head over to the Food Court to pick out some food. What do YOU have for lunch when at work? I’m interested! I want ideas! Let me know!
Hi! I'm Toni Tiu,
and I've been blogging at
at Wifely Steps since 2003. This started as a blog to help newly weds adjust to married life. It has evolved into a home and parenting blog. I write about things close to my heart -- good eats, good reads, family, marriage, and the little things that make everyday happy.
Paul
July 7, 2005 at 12:51 pm (19 years ago)Poetry. Lucky you for having the talent to compose some poetry. I tried but failed. 😉 I will just content myself with my numbers. Anyway, the layout is really ‘reader-friendly’.
Paul
July 7, 2005 at 1:00 pm (19 years ago)Oh yeah, what do I have for lunch when at work – ‘field greens’, it’s one healthy option. I can eat a platter not worrying about fatty oil and msg.
Toni
July 7, 2005 at 2:15 pm (19 years ago)Paul: I prefer words to numbers. LOL! And yes, this WP is much more reader-friendly. I’m enjoying WP very much! And as for field greens, sigh. I tried going on a lunch kick with salads but it didn’t last too long. Thanks for reminding me though. Looks like I’ll be having that tomorrow.
mona
July 7, 2005 at 3:19 pm (19 years ago)ingit ako. i always wanted to go back to UP to get a creative writing degree. maybe when i win the lotto and become a woman of leisure. besides, uber-writer types intimidate me … they make me feel unworthy …
Toni
July 7, 2005 at 3:33 pm (19 years ago)mona: Every Saturday ang classes and they take up about 2-3 hours per session. Oh do try The Joy of Writing! It’s fun. And Barbara’s a fantastic mentor.
Christine
July 7, 2005 at 3:40 pm (19 years ago)hi toni — as you know, i’m in the workout dumps at the moment too! i can’t seem to get the energy to do anything else! ang tamad ko! haha
Toni
July 7, 2005 at 3:46 pm (19 years ago)Christine: Oh gosh at least magkaramay tayo!
Daphne
July 7, 2005 at 3:58 pm (19 years ago)I’m actually an avid reader of Barbara Gonzalez’ s column in the Philippine Star. She does write from the heart
thess
July 7, 2005 at 5:11 pm (19 years ago)writing…that’s what i need to learn *sigh*
*sigh of happiness*
motivation to exercise…don’t look at me *sigh*
met a blogger…met one and fast becoming a friend, a real person, she’s now my gem
what i have for lunch? usually just bread with spread or anything I can get my hands on (too dangerous to work at home) *triple sigh*
hello toni, have a nice day!
btw, is vea on vacation or something? i begun reading her journal 2 years back and she’s a sweety…and becoming such a fine lady.
Toni
July 7, 2005 at 5:15 pm (19 years ago)daphne: She’s a beautiful person inside and out!
thess: I’m so happy you dropped by! (hugs) I think Vea’s resting from blogging… or she moved websites. I’m not sure. And yes, isn’t she growing into a beautiful lady? I feel old all of a sudden. LOL!
vea
July 7, 2005 at 5:34 pm (19 years ago)hi ate toni. thanks again for all the help you’ve given us. mwah mwah mwah!!!! you’re a very good ate..enjoy listening to bo’s song..haha…*hugs*..and thanks for the nice things you posted about me…:)
Toni
July 7, 2005 at 5:37 pm (19 years ago)vea: I’ll definitely enjoy the CD. *hugs* And I meant all those nice things! 😉 Miss reading ya, lil sis!
dexie
July 7, 2005 at 8:24 pm (19 years ago)i haven’t been working out at all. i have a good excuse though..lol. i just moved and my living room is still a mess.
annabanana
July 7, 2005 at 8:33 pm (19 years ago)work out? huhuhuhuhu…im a headless chicken these days, not a very good excuse really, but i guess im just like you tones, i need tips on how to stay motivated. the weekend is near..tralalala..have a nice one! hugs!
paz
July 7, 2005 at 9:19 pm (19 years ago)hi toni! i try to walk around our neighborhood with my hubby lately. a lot of times, we’re lazy. we’re not good in going to the gym even if we’re members of a local healthclub. but i think it’s still good if both of you try to encourage each other to be active.
as for my fave lunch, it’s the breaded goat cheese salad at my job’s deli!
Mikey
July 7, 2005 at 10:20 pm (19 years ago)hehe; I’m always “ningas” when it comes to working out. the most I’ve worked out in a row is two weeks then I get sick of it. bad bad
Junnie
July 7, 2005 at 10:33 pm (19 years ago)exercise : mahal ang gym e
lunch : lutong bahay lang, no eating out, mahal e
poetry class and meeting bloggers: priceless
pinayhekmi
July 7, 2005 at 11:40 pm (19 years ago)Your writing class is a great exercise for the mind. To get back motivation, watch shows with plenty of hot women, then look at my body, j/k! Hehe. I usually try to tape a pic of me in thinner days on the fridge and leave notes everywhere reminding me to work out.
On lunch: sandwich, PF Chang’s (asian and kinda pricey), subway sandwiches (cheap and healthier), pack leftovers from the night before, and lastly TV dinners (we have a microwave at work) more often than not.
Biboy Calanog
July 8, 2005 at 10:23 am (19 years ago)My mom’s a big fan of Barbara Gonzalez and early on in my life pointed out how Barbara and her daughters were great examples of strong women I should admire. Barbara’s a great writer (have read most of her articles) and I’m not surprised you’re enjoying her classes.
At some point in my College years I had a huge crush on Panjee Gonzalez (Barbara’s daughter) and even got to know her a bit. Panjee was independent, intelligent, very friendly and also a wonderful writer. We still keep in touch from time to time.
Eventually married a strong, intelligent, beautiful woman who would get along very well with the Gonzalez ladies, I think.
Toni
July 8, 2005 at 10:47 am (19 years ago)dexie : I wish I could use that excuse! LOL!
annabanana : Oh basta let’s just continue sharing tips on how to be more motivated!
paz : That’s true, it’s better when you have a work out buddy!
Mikey: Maybe ningas is contagious! Hehe.
Junnie : Korek! Poetry = priceless!
tintin: The pic tip sounds nice. Now if only I can find a thin pic of myself. LOL!
Biboy : Barbara is an amazing woman. She’s definitely made it to my list of “Women I Admire.” :p
Lissa
July 9, 2005 at 1:24 am (19 years ago)I usually bring my own lunch to save money and also.. nakakatamad kasing mag drive to get food. So usually mga Pinoy food or recipes from Cooking Light ang niluluto ko. However, I do go out pag hindi ako nakapagluto.
Jean
July 9, 2005 at 9:49 am (19 years ago)Oh Toni! You’ll be writing MORE GOODER THAN ME!!!
All kidding aside, I think that you’ll be wonderful in that class.
I have to tell you, I was born and raised here but my 16 year old still corrects my grammar! Imagine that!!!!
Renee
July 10, 2005 at 4:06 pm (19 years ago)Is this Barbara the same as Tweetums Gonzalez? If so, I like her writing style.
I love eating at food courts, as long as they’re not too crowded. Then again, I’m easy. I like cafeteria food. Airport food. Airplane food. Food which people usually complain about.
When I was still in radio though, I couldn’t really escape for a long lunch at a cafeteria or food court, so we usually had our messengers buy cooked food from the manangs downstairs, which usually came in plastic bags. We probably took our lives in our hands, and I’m lucky I didn’t end up with Hepatitis, but those meals were yummy!
BabyPink
July 11, 2005 at 12:23 am (19 years ago)masaya nga ang writing classes. like ko sila, except kapag kailangan nang mang-okray. okay lang naman na okrayin gawa ko pero minsan, hindi ko kayang mang-okray ng gawa ng iba.:)
tungkol sa lunch ko at work, we have this canteen kasi sa basement ng aming building kaya we usually eat there. mas mura kasi pati. or we go to tapa king, where i always order their tapa prince.:)
Toni
July 11, 2005 at 10:35 am (19 years ago)Lissa : Ako naman tamad to cook for baon!!! I should take a tip from you!
Jean : Thanks for the pep talk!
Renee: Yes, Barbara = Tweetums! And woohoo! An airplane food lover! We are a rare breed, my friend. I like airline food too. Chicken or beef? Rice or noodles? Hehehe. I wonder when they are ever going to offer Sinigang or Tinola? 😉
BabyPink : Ah sa writing class namin walang okrayan. Hindi naman siya venue to criticize. 😉 I know what kind of class you’re talking about but this isn’t one of them. Whew!