Me. Exercise. Hmm… *wait, is this for real?!*


Ugh, it’s 3:20am and I’m wide awake. Why? Because I feel so bloated. Why? Because I over- ate. I feel like a beached whale. You know what they say about metabolism when you hit the big 3-0? It’s true *and ugh I just confirmed my age!!*. You used to wolf down a whole family- sized pizza and not gain an ounce. After you hit 30, you take in ONE slice of pizza, and the next day you feel your love handle swelling up like a lifesaver of some luxury cruise liner. *major pout*

I can’t sleep at all because I have NOT stopped burping *burp* (‘xcuse me). It’s either I’m acidic (actually this is a strong possibility tonight), or I’m just wayyyy too full. I’ve been having this habit of over-eating *no, Stuffing* myself, thinking that tomorrow I won’t have any more food. (Post-war mentality? Hoarding!!) *Sigh*. I even did this stuffing-myself bit when I went to Sonya’s Garden which by the way, was lovely– and the salad was just to die for…

*Another big sigh* It’s going to be an uphill battle to keep the bulge from forming from now on. 🙁

I was able to pull out a pair of my old *circa 1999* cross trainers (New Balance is now Old Balance hahaha) and I figured I’ll do the Nicole Kidman look and will start running as a form of exercise. *Note: of course we all know that Mrs.T will NEVER resemble the lovely Ms. Kidman, shades, hat, and all. Snort. Delusional Mrs.T* (photo from Splash News)

*Sigh* Ok I’m really frustrated here. If I actually do decide to run (where I will run remains a question), what can I carry while running? I will need a water bottle right *unless I actually have plans to crawl back home parched and dehydrated hehe… No, we don’t wanna end up looking like a raisin or worse, a prune*. And while I also thought about signing up with a gym, I have to consider the fact that I just might end up wasting my money since I won’t really go anyway *oh boy, I know a few good people guilty of this no-show crime hahaha*– and that would royally suck coz I would’ve paid for the gym membership with my bag fund (which as of now, remains empty, if you must know). Soooo now here’s the question, what do runners really carry with them when they go running?? Do they actually hold a water bottle? I know about these ipod strappy thingies for the arm/ wrist, so I think I might just ask DH to buy that for me *hehe*. But what about the water bottle holder? Have you actually seen runners carrying some bag with them???

I searched high and low on the net for a nice waterbottle holder, and nothing was nice enough (in other words: no designer bag water bottle holder available! Hehehe). Time to send these little notes to the Luxury Powers that be *elo Monsieur Vuitton, Monsieur Signoles* so that they too, can penetrate the sporty/health conscious peeps market!! I’d probably be more inspired to go running if I can carry something chic to hold my water bottle (and towel, and camera haha).

Heck I even thought of carrying this oh-so-la-la Marc Jacobs Iris Sequined Evening Bag! I know, I know, it won’t really hold a water bottle. But look! Pair this bag with Nicole’s outfit, and it’s just too chic! This reticule’s got reflective qualities too (it’s shimmery!! hehe). You’d know it’s me when you see someone running while hanging onto this bag *muwahahaha*. Priced at US$1,895. (C’est cher for a running bag hahaha) at neimanmarcus.com

Perhaps this Y-3 cross body leather bag would work more. But then do I really want my sweat-filled body to come in contact with leather? *sniff sniff… won’t it smell funny?* Priced at US$310 at eluxury.com

Then of course you’ve got the rather visually unpleasant Addidas bladder bag. *Ugh* the name of the bag makes me wanna pee *muwahahaha*. Hehehe… *Regaining composure* for those who can’t afford to slow down while running, this is the bag for you 😉 I wish Addidas made this bag look better. Hello, Stella McCartney, please work your magic on this one. I’d consider buying it if you can do a makeover on this bag! Bag from addidas.com

If you hags have any better suggestions on a running bag, I’m all ears. At this point, I do want to run, but I’d hate to have a bugly bag with me while I run. I may not be Nicole Kidman, but I still have some kind of reputation to uphold (I’d rather crawl under a big rock than carry that bladder bag, quite frankly hahaha) *Muwahaha I need the bag to reflect the ostentatious label whore in me hahaha*

*Burp again* Ok, that’s it. I’m taking an antacid. It’s now almost 4am and I’m still wide awake. I am sleepy, but I cannot sleep because this nonstop burping is keeping me up!!!! 🙁

P.S. I just realized I still have a complimentary voucher to the Mandarin Oriental Yoga Class * Mrs.T is such a freeloading cheapo!*. Should I just go take that class first before even considering running? Ahhh the plot thickens (along with the almost phantom waistline) 😀

x
Mrs.T

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  1. Hey girl!!! Baghags do run and dont need a label bag to run with. The best thing you can do when you first embark on this healthy endeavor is to get yourself a good pair of running shoes. Sorry hunny, but LV definitely doesnt fall under this category. As added incentive, I ditched the pricey gym membership fees so i could spend more for zee bags and zee horsies! Plus, you get to enjoy the great outdoors and be witness to whats going on around you. If you’re seriously considering it, just make sure you don’t get into running blindly. Otherwise the injuries will haunt you! Get a running coach, or read up on it. There is always literature available. Start slowly and gradually, especially because I know you so totally love to exercise!!! Ditch the water bottle dream for the meantime too. Many running purists don’t run plugged into their ipods. But to each her own… If you think running is too harsh on your joints, you can work our way into it by doing interval training – you can run and walk first. Haha! I honestly didn’t think you would actually consider any sort of exercise! Must be the age!!! Good luck! and remember… Get the right shoes!

  2. PRADA PERHAPS? I WOULD HONESTLY PAY MONEY TO ACTUALLY HEAR YOU SAY THAT YOU “RAN” AND “EXERCISED”!! NO OFFENSE MRS.T, WE LOVE YOU AND ALL, BUT RUNNING ISN’T IN YOUR VOCAB DARLING. WE MISS SEEING YOU AT PARTIES. YOU HIBERNATING DEAR?

    XO
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