I'm not dead. I blame my absence to lack of material. Since I left work, I've been alternating between hospital, house work and recently, holiday. My dad was diagnosed with stage 4 Adenocarcinoma about a month ago. He was hospitalised since 27th of October and hasn't left the hospital since. He had one operation but it didn't change his condition. The cancer is so advanced that it spread on his whole stomach, esophagus, large intestine and small intestine. Basically his whole digestive system. He doesn't know about his condition, he opted not to.
Having a family member with cancer is so draining especially for me and my brother. My dad is confined in Sta. Mesa, we live in Novaliches and my brother works in Pasong Tamo. He works on weekdays and looks after dad on weekends. I went to visit him whenever I can. I have tuberculosis and avoid contact with him. I get tired easily too. Dad is so lucky he got his siblings, nieces and nephews to take care of him. Auntie Susie in particular rarely miss a visit day.
I was contemplating on going to Boracay for 6 days as dad was in critical condition prior to this trip. He almost died and we all said our goodbyes. We also went to the extreme of buying his burial clothes just to be ready but he was able to cheat death and beat his Pneumonia.
With confused mind, I went ahead and go to Boracay with Luke. It was my much needed break. I took the risk being ostrecised for my sanity. We went to White Beach, Puka Beach and Ariel's Point this time. We also dropped by Club Balai Isabel for 2 days. Luke learnt how to say malamig na tubig, chicharon, balot like a vendor. It's very obvious that we've been commuting a lot. :P I thought him to say bayad and bayag. I kept on saying aray too which pissed Luke off. He learnt so much tagalog on this trip, I'm so proud of him! I wish he can fluently speak learn tagalog so I don't have to speak English forever 24/7. :P
Going back from Boracay is a challenge. Cebu Pacific cancelled our flight and gave us the 17th of Nov option, we were supposed to leave on the 15th, Roxas the next day or chance passenger on the same day. We choose Roxas and chance passenger. Luckily, despite the drama, we arrived at 9PM the 15th. :) A funny thing happened before we boarded the flight, Luke was weight and an error message appeared. Now I know that the scales limit is 100kgs. I love you babe! xxx Puka Beach
White Beach
Ariel's Point
Video of Vendor Luke at Club Balai Isabel. :)
Salamat for the Holiday Lovie Dove. XXX
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Photo: The Spa Facebook Page
Despite Luke's protest, I went to The Spa. I won't go into details but he has a very good reason. I usually go for the cheapo 350PHP an hour massage but deal grocer offered an hour massage and a Pevonia Botanica Facial for 1250PHP. Not knowing what Pevonia was, I went ahead and made the purchase. It was one of my best financial decisions so far. Yes, I am exaggerating. :P
My massage was average but I can tell that the masseuse is highly trained. She knows what muscle to pull and was gentle too. The problem is, I don't really do gentle. Hehe. The Pevonia Botanica Facial was to die for. My aesthetician,Naiza, was very gentle on my face and I was thoroughly relaxed through out the whole process. It left my skin soft. I don't know why I don't get facial often. This was my second time. My cherry was popped last week at aescultura but that's another blog entry. If I have money to spare, I would definitely go back. I love my pampering experience.
I was The Spa virgin and if you are too, here's what to expect:
1. The males and females room are separated.
2. Sauna, shower, toilet, bathrobe, towel and rubber slippers are provided. Using the sauna and shower is optional. I didn't use the sauna as I was wearing my contact lens.
3. Lockers are provided.
4. The therapists wear masks. Don't worry about cross contamination. You will be asked to sign a good health wager too.
You will be directed along the way so don't worry about anything. :)
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Mum, My Sister, Robert Downey Jr and Tita Elvie
I prefer rough guys and messy looking guys and I had the biggest crush on Robert Downey Jr growing up. Sucks I am halfway around the world or I will have the chance to see and have my photo taken with him. Sobrang showbiz ko naman. According to my sister's fb page, they saw him whilst shopping at crocs. Lesson Learnt: It pays to visit crocs.
I'm so inggit at the moment. Bonggels ka double embrace!!!
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I phoned work today and was told that I don't have to go to work. My boss moved my day off from Weds to Monday. Nice huh? It feels like I went on a long holiday. I was planning to visit the Aguinaldo Shrine in Kawit, Cavite but unfortunately, the Shrine is closed for viewing on Mondays. My second option was Pan de Amerika in Katipunan but Ruzelle hate it so much I had to put off the plans for now. Marikina Shoe Museum came to mind, I did a little research and off I went.
Marikina Shoe Museum
Marikina Shoe Museum(Museo ng Sapatos) housed 300 of the shoes generously donated by the former first lady Imelda Marcos. She had shoes from Ungaro, Christian Dior, Chanel, Charles Jourdan, Rustan's Lady and I'm assuming her made to order shoes. One thing in common though, they're very classic in design and colourful. I actually saw Imelda years ago shopping in Glorietta for shoes. I was on the same boutique as her, a filo brand. I remember her trying on one sandals and buying the same style in 5 different colours. Very Imeldific. :)
Here's how I got to Marikina Shoe Museum:
I got off at Santolan LRT Station, took a jeep to Ligaya and another jeep to Marikina. Take a trike to Marikina Shoe Museum. It's across the Our Lady of the Abandoned Parish. Most trike driver's don't know the place so just say OLA. :)
The bike lane only makes me wanna live in the city. They have pedestrian crossing everywhere too.
Just across Marikina Shoe Museum is the Our Lady of the Abandoned Parish.
The Marikenos are very magalang and helpful. I enjoyed my short tour of the city.
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