A few days ago, I pampered myself with a nice mud facial. I can't believe how cheap these sweet beauty treats are here in the Philippines. Can you all believe I only paid like $15 for a 45 minute mud facial!
The spa place I went to here was really fancy. The lady who gave me the facial was nice gentle and had years of experience giving facials. She asked me if I used pimple creams on my pimple scars. I told her I don't like greasy creams. I am more of a gel-type person.
Anyway, facials, in my opinion, are a great way to pamper one's self- as long as you have the budget! ;) Well, $15 wasn't too bad for the kind of beauty treat I got. :)
Friday, July 18, 2008
Sweet Beauty Treat
Birthday Pictures
As promised, here are a few pics of Gabriel's birthday celebration held last July 12th, 2008 at Jollibee- Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines. :)
Thursday, July 17, 2008
Gabriel's 3rd Birthday Party
Last July 3rd was my son Gabriel's birthday- same day we left for the Philippines. Yes, we were on the plane on his birthday! You wonder why. Well, hard to explain, but we had to leave that day (of all days!).
Anyway, I felt bad about this that I told my sister to plan a birthday party for Gabriel when we arrive in the Philippines, since we didn't get to do it in the US.
Last Saturday, we gave him a very nice birthday party at Jollibee (like a McDonald's in the US). It was so much fun and my son had a blast! In fact, we all did. I took so many pictures but haven't had the chance to download them on my laptop yet. I will share them with you all once I have them- promise! 
I'm posting a couple pictures of the Jollibee mascot here- he's very famous with kids here in the Philippines. Gabriel is still in that stage where he gets scared with new things though. At first, he almost wanted to cry, but when he saw all the kids having fun with Jollibee (mascot), he started to smile and didn't mind having his pictures taken with the mascot eventually. :)
Monday, July 14, 2008
Trying To Lose Weight On My Vacation
I have four sisters and I'm in the middle of the five girls in the family. When I got here in the Philippines, I can't believe that I'm the fattest out of all of us five! So now one of my two younger sisters Rowena calls me "Extra Large", LOL. I can't seem to control my good appetite with food. I eat like a pig! :)
So now I'm thinking maybe I should try taking diet pills. Although I know that the healthier alternative to losing weight is getting into some physical activity. So I should go back to working out in the gym or take walks outside when I can. :)
Friday, July 11, 2008
Very Sad News
The other day we received sad news that my mom's cousin (an aunt) died of a heart attack. She was only in her 50's. The last time we saw her she looked so vibrant and healthy and so everyone was shocked by this very sad news.
She left two grown kids who are well-off and have businesses of their own. So some people within the family circle were speculating that her children wouldn't really need the benefits from her Death insurance anymore. Hmm, I guess people talk about things like that. I think it's a little petty.
Not a Techie
So I mentioned before I have this 60GB IPOD for more than two years now but haven't really used it. I just never had the time or chance. But before I left for my trip to the Philippines I had my husband download like 300 plus songs in it so I can start using it.
I guess I'm just not really a techie type person. When I got here in the Philippines, some people were talking about the Slingbox and I had no clue what it is. Its suppose to be a gadget that allows you to watch and control your favorite TV source like HD content from anywhere in the world on your laptop or cell phone. Now I know what a Slingbox is. :)
Wednesday, July 9, 2008
Shopping for a Good Moving Company
Our things and remaining furniture are all packed up and ready to go for the move out-of-state. Now we're shopping for a good moving company to use. But there are lots of moving companies to choose from and the rates vary. Of course, we have to find something affordable and have good record as far as providing good quality service. I know there are moving companies like the New York Moving Company- reputable and affordable.
Great Help on the Plane
With two little ones on a long plane trip, you have to do a lot of research on how you can make the trip a little easier on yourself and your kids.
First, I am very grateful for my friend Loyna's mom (Nanay Gloria)- she was a great help to me with my kids. Also, I was lucky to have a DVD player to play my toddler's favorite Disney and Baby Einstein DVD's- was a great entertainment! I also thought the doodle pads and coloring books were great toys to have, as well as little trains and cars.
My new Peg Perego Tender CSR stroller was an absolutely helpful baby gear to have- I don't know what I would have done without it! Anyway, watch out for my review on this great double stroller courtesy of Peg Perego. :)
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