Bangkok Adventures

I traveled to Bangkok alone then met up with friends. You can't imagine how nervous I am during the trip.

It's been a mind opening and fun 2 days so far.

I've tasted authentic thai dishes. Food here in Bangkok is relatively inexpensive. We had a meal for 55 baht. That is approximately Php77.

I've tried their famous mode of transportation (the "tuk tuk", which looks like our tricyles but bigger and with better suspension). I've visited the night market (again, clothes and souvenir items are relatively inexpensive). Went to their red light distrinct and watched topless girls do "ping pong show. Eoowww...

The next day, after the convention, we walked all over town. Bought some SPA stuff, bought pasalubongs, went to Siam Paragon for some high end window shopping :-)

I have also tasted their Thai Milk Tea from the street. The street vendors also sell freshly squeezed orange juice for 20 baht. What a bargain!

To cap off our night, we have a Thai aromatherapy massage. Bliss!

Still lots of things to do in Bangkok. We have all our activities lined up.

I'll be going to....

For the. . .

Lots of things to do before I leave!

Mitri Lately

I haven't been updating this blog lately. You would be surprised how big Mitri is already. And how pogi!!!

Mitri at 4 months

Mitri at 5 months

He's beginning to smile a lot now. His gummy grin is soooo addicting! :-) a couple of tooth already erupted, so it's not as gummy anymore but still so adorable nonetheless. His hair ain't standing anymore, he is now sporting a new binatilyo hair do.

I love you Mitri boy! :-)

Celebrating New Year at Boracay Island

We welcomed 2011 with a dinner and fireworks at Hotel Sofitel. We had a good time, it was safe, not smoky plus the fireworks display is quite grand.

So for 2012, we planned another different way to welcome the year and we planned it as early as May (yup, even before I gave birth).

December 29, the Salamat family and Katigbac family flew to Boracay!!!! Our friends, the Gascon's and the Sarmiento's were there the day before.

My little Mito is crazy about airplane! He can't keep still at the airport and kept on saying "airplane" again and again and again. And when we were finally at the plane, he just slept! Hehehe! Can you feel the excitement and anticipation in Kim's face? Ang cute noh?!

So we arrived at the island mid afternoon, took us awhile to settle in at Crown Regency Station 2, then had an early dinner buffet by the beach. Ok, I didn't get to finish eating and until now I'm still thinking about the grilled oyster I wasn't able to taste.

They all went out that night for a few drinks while I stayed in with the kids.

The next morning, we went out early to have breakfast at the infamous Jona's. I didn't know the kids are gonna swim already, I wasn't able to change them into swim gears. Im so unprepared! Hehehe!

Mito looking around...


Contemplating if he's gonna trust the water

Still thinking...

Ok, testing the water now.

Fun pala! :-)

Ohh... the joy in his face!

Enjoy the enjoy di ba?

Ayun! Lumabas ang mga walang ngipin! Bwahahaha!

The happiness in their faces is priceless. It is worth all the pagod and stress that I experienced in this trip.

I'm grateful for Kim for being a very very good sister. For helping me entertain and take care of Mito.

Family pic. I made Mitri hide in the shade with yaya, baka umitim eh. Look at us, so unprepared for the beach. My husband was even wearing a leather belt! Bwahahahaha! Anovah!

For New Years eve, we had dinner at The Sands, by the beach. Here's us, a couple of days in Bora, all tanned and tired! :-) Ain't my Mitri so adorable?

We finished dinner early and hanged out at the roofdeck of the hotel to await midnight. Bad idea! We were so high, the firework display near our hotel is frightening. Kim was crying, hahaha, again! It happens every new years eve. She is really scared of loud noises.

The next day, January 1, we headed home. It was a long journey made even longer because Mitri was having an asthma attack! EEkkk! Bad mommy, shouldn't have planned a long trip with an infant! *Smacks forehead* Hehehe!

Happy New Year Everyone! Love Love Love!

Christmas 2011

This year we decided to stay at the newly opened Cocoon Boutique Hotel for Christmas Eve. Last year it was at home (since it was our first Christmas there). The year before that it was at the Marriott Hotel. Then, the year before that, Linden Suites naman. Ivan, Ate Novs and Ian... we misssss youuuuu!

We got settled after checking in. Kim watched TV, Mito was running around and dancing tirelessly. Mitri was just being his cute cuddly self.

My little Mitri is so big na!

We then had an early dinner at nearby Yakimix, where we stuffed our faces :-) After eating here numerous times, I guess its time to try others naman. Again, Ivan, Ate Novs and Ian... we misss youuu!! :-)

Mito enjoyed the chocolates at the dessert bar. Mito looks lean and tall here, but he's still the round chubby boy that he is. He drinks less milk and eats more solid foods.

My brother, who was still working on Christmas eve, joined us after dinner.

And of course, the most awaited opening of gifts! Christmas is truly for the children. They amassed numerous toys that they eventually forgot to play with after some time but their faces is priceless upon opening every gift. Mito has an etensive car collection already. He would line it up at home and "drive" it around one by one. Kim enjoyed her kikay gifts. Mitri enjoyed his teether (what else can you give a 5 month old?!). Hehehe!

Our kalat after all the opening of gifts.

The next day, Christmas day, we were at fairview for the annual reunion. Kim and the yayas, with the special participation of Mito, prepared a dance number which they performed in between games.

Fun! Fun! Fun!

Raise Your Hand If You Miss Blogging

*waving, jumping up and down*

I have so many stories. I hope to find time soon

My Clinic

I mentioned before that I had the clinic renovated during Holy Week (which was a long time ago). Everything was done in a rush as we were closed for 4 days only. This was the clinic's first renovation since we opened 5 years ago.

Chandelier kung chandelier! Wallpaper from Shell Canvas. Repainted receptionist's table, old display case.

Waiting Area. New sofa cover, old curtain from Shell canvass. New ceramic floor tiles :-)


Massage Room


Facial Area 1.


Facial Area 2


Extra waiting area / Foot Spa area


Foot SPA Area


Treatment Room 1


Treatment Room 2


Treatment Room 3 / My office


My wall of fame. Not yet updated as of today :-)

I Won!

Here is the Samsung USB Bracelet I won from Aryanna Epperson. I've lost numerous USB, I've broken several more. Hopefully, this one would last. Aside from the protective cover, it can also be used as a bracelet, or in my case, I wrapped it around my bag so it wont get lost. And the best thing about this is, it's FREE! I was surprised when it arrived, they sent me 2 usb! Thanks so much!

Sneak peek inside my messy bag. A humongous blue planner that I can't live without, a purple checkbook wallet (i dunno if that's what you call it), my lucky LV wallet, an Obagi zippered pouch for passbooks and deposit slips (a giveaway from an Obagi event I attended), a pricelist from my supplier (can you read the print "anti acne preparation...").