retail therapy

... is my immediate answer whenever I am not in my "usual" self. Yes, there were days that I feel awful and it seems nothing is right, and I am looking for something to cheer me up. And that something is quite unknown, until I find the "right" answer.

Hence, last Friday which coincides with payday and sick leave pay-out conversion bonus from the office ... my answer to my not-so good day came in a hot pink paper bag, from Tory Burch store in Greenbelt 5.

After carefully choosing all the available reva flats colors at the store (from Black, Gold, printed), I finally decided to get myself a silver reva ballet flats. Very stylish and oh-so pretty.

And the silver ballet flats complemented my black TB thong sandal bought online last January.

And for the break-in ... don't they just look oh-so pretty on my feet.

I simply love it! Stylish and so comfy too!Though I plan to get one more, probably in blck with gold trimmings but I think this new silver baby will be just enough. Well, the shoes kinda pricey for a retail therapy but nevertheless, it was well worth it. It gave me minutes of heaven. High price for a few minutes,indeed. And whenever I use the silver shoes ... I can almost hear my pretty feet thanking me for getting an ultra comfy fab shoes.

Ok, enough of my retail therapy post. Back to my travel research and itinerary preparation for our upcoming Tokyo trip. Need to find used travel trailers too just in case will need one for our long drive travel. Hopefully the budget fits. Aya-yay!

spa treat

While in Boracay last month, I treated mysef with a day of ultimate pampering. At my all-time fave dream spa, The Chi of Shangri-la Boracay. You see, I've always enjoyed my spa here, it's an ultimate pampering experience, a must try especially if you want to indulge and if you are ready to splurge. It only not gave me instant joint pain relief from the soothing massages and rejuvenates my skin from it's heavenly Boracay milk scrub, but it enhances my senses, provides a calming retreat from the hustle and bustle at work. Do check out my Chi Spa experience below.

inside the Chi Spa village, my Namshe Villa

inside the Spa room

traditional foot soak and washing of the feet ritual, to start the session

fresh and rejuvenated after the spa treatment

at The Spa lobby with my friend Anne

universal studios singapore

I've heard so much raves about Universal Studios Singapore (USS) and I can't wait to go here with my family. My online friend Thea already went at the time of USS grand opening, and I so envy their visit on the opening day. I promised my little girl will go to SNG this June and our first stop would be USS. I want her to enjoy the boat ride at Madagascar zone and King Julien's carousel ride. Oh, I am sure she'll go crazy on these rides! You see, she loves carousel rides so much. And for the husband and kuya, the Sci-fi city will be their best bet. I am sure they'll enjoy the thrill of riding the dual roller coaster and the accelerator ride.

And before we leave by June, expect that I will be few pounds thinner by then. Nope, not because of the diet pills I found at http://www.xenadrinerfa-x.org/ but because of taking care my four month old tot. He's growing fast and moves almost everywhere now, and I am having a difficult time to match his pace. He's too energetic for me! Hahaha! So by the time we go to SNG by june, exepct a different me. Well, thinner ... I hope.

ready for summer

Is it effective? I think I've already lost few pounds after giving birth four months ago. Kudos to cla for weight loss. I am happy that I can now show some skin without fear. Hahaha! And since summer is here, my weight loss timing is just perfect. Who would have thought that I'll lose few pounds that fast ... and so far, think I am doing well. I believe discipline is the key. Avoiding too much fattening food, a little excercise and with just few more pounds to go ... I think I'll achieve my desire body weight. Well, hoping this will continue. Wish me luck.

Bayan Sales Team at Boracay

busy at work

Uber busy. For the past week, I am very busy with work. Projects coming and so many deliverables need to accomplish for our upcoming company synergy by second quarter. Aside from projects and deadlines, the revenue commtiment to management keeps rolling and we are shy of few million pesos for the month of February. Really bad. You can imagine how stressful lately at work. And because of stress at work, I am having acne breakout. I need to get the best acne pills available in the market fast. Will be out next week with the husband for our post anniversary travel, and I don't want zits to cover my face when we travel. Well, that will not be good in pictures, eh? Any recommendations?

Happy 4th, Migo!

The little squirt turned four months old last week, yes ... time flies so fast. I can't stop time, but he's growing so big and fast right before my eyes. I am happy that at his age now he sleeps peacefully at night. Believe me, I am really one happy working mom. No more waking up at dawn, and no more late nights for me. No need even for eye cream to cover dark circles around my eyes. I can enjoy straight eight hour sleep and now look refresh the next day for work. Thanks to my little boy's sleeping patterns now normal and predictable. Thus, to my little Migo ... Happy 4th, my love! Praying for your continued good health as always.

on diet plans

Ok, I admit ... I am 15 lbs overweight. After four months of giving birth, I am still struggling to get my pre-preggy weight back. I thought shedding off few pounds would be easy since I breastfeed my baby, and with so many late nights taking care of an infant ... I thought I can lose all those unwanted fats fast. But boy, I was wrong! I am still looking for fad diets that work. I've tied after six meal, south beach diet, all fiber crash meal and all-soup diets, but unfortunately, nothing works for me. Well, I am bad with being consistent with my diet plans. Hence, I am a big failure in shedding off those fats. Think instead of concentrating on different diet schemes, perhaps I need to enhance my discipline and will-power first before I launch on successful diet plans. What do you think?

summer time

It's officially no more school for the kids. It's summer time! No more books, no more classes and no more assignments. The kids can just sleep, sleep, sleep, play, play, play and watch TV all day! And of course, it is the perfect time of the year to go out and have some fun under the sun! So I am thinking of checking out Branson vacations for possible relaxation and crecration for the entire family. Lovely summer homes at affordable prices and great locations. Now I am really excited! I just wish there's also summer break with pay from work. Hahaha, and that would be even perfect! (yeah, wishful thinking!) Enjoy your summer vacation people!

color dilemma

And what color this time? Yes, I am torn again what color to get for my upcoming Goyard bag order. In fact, I am in dilemma. Since my Goyard bag suppliers (yes, suppliers) told me that the bags will be arriving by early next month, I need to decide what color, size and style to get.

I've already settled the bag style decision, which is another St. Louis (because of it's functionality and practicality). And for the size, definitely PM this time (since I already own a GM-size) and now for the color ... well, they all look lovely and fab!! I am torn getting yellow (my fave), a white (which I think really hot, hot, hot for summer!) and pink (the new "in" color). Believe me,these colors really gorgeous IRL. As much as I want to get all, of course I can't afford it. Thus I have to settle with just one. I am leaning to get YELLOW but ... well, let's see. I've got couple of weeks to decide anyway.

And to divert my attention with my bag color dillema, think I need to pursue my search on acne light treatment. My sister heard about this new scientific blue light treatment for acne that is safe, painless and heals fast, and she's crazy about it. She's detemined to pursue the treatment asap and I wonder if this is available locally. What do you think?

Trip to Disneysea

Of course our upcoming trip to Japan will definitely include a one-day visit at the famous theme park: Tokyo Disneyland and Disneysea. And since we've been to Disneyland twice already (Hongkong and Florida), the husband and I would like to experience Tokyo Disneysea : "Where adventure and imagination set sail "

The "Land Park" and "Sea Park" are each divided into 7 theme areas, so there's a huge choice of where to have fun. In DisneySea Park, it has dynamic attractions with the waterfront creating an amazing ambiance. Now I am excited! Then, I look forward to catch the magnificent parades by Mickey Mouse and his friends. And finally, watch the firewroks display to recap my stay.

For accommodations, I haven't decided yet if will book hotels near the resort or get one at Tokyo city. Wish there's available houses like the Outer Banks rentals near the Disney resort for convenience and ease of travel. I really hope so.

The Magic continues at Tokyo DisneySea Resort

lost in translation in Japan

In a few weeks time, the husband and I will be off to the Land of th Rising Sun, Japan. I am so excited! I've been begging the husband to take me here for the past two years since I've heard fabulous raves and stories about Tokyo. And for our sixth-year post-anniversary trip, finally ... the husband said yes.

So here I am now, busy as a bee checking sights and general information about Tokyo city, a little bit lost in translation for transportation and directions, but very eager and excited for our upcoming trip. We are booked by end of March for a five-day trip to enjoy the sights, historical attractions, high-end shopping and the food of Japan! (believe me, I am more excited with the sushi and ramen trip! LOL)

Part of the itinerary I've prepared includes a day trip at Tokyo Disneysea, visit my favorite character at Hello Kitty Land, a day trip at Imperial Palace, Tsukiji Market and Tokyo Tower, probably check out epson tm-t88iv at Akihabara's gadget town, Shopping at Ginza and of course stroll along the Shinjuku Garden to enjoy the beauty of Hanami Festival or most commonly known, the Cherry Blossom Festival. Whew, so many things to do eh? Hope we can squeeze all these to-do trips in our five day visit. Wish me luck.

my first G.

... was a Goyard St. Louis in PM size.

As I previously blogged, this is my third bag for the month of February. It was mine for seven days, until I've decided to sell it and get myself a bigger size. Well, don't get me wrong ... the PM size is A-Ok. That is, if you are petite. But, since I am on the heavy-weight side, I find the PM size too small for my body frame. Hence, I've decided to upgrade to GM size.

Goyard St. Louis' PM size in yellow

Sadly, my other Goyard supplier don't have any GM size available in yellow, but was able to get the next best thing color... black/tan combination. Love it to bits! So krissy. Hahaha!
Goyard St Louis' GM in cuir/noire color

And for my next Goyard project ... one more St. Louis. Still in GM size. But this time, I vow to get my fave color ... yellow. Well, that would be few months from now then. *wish,wish*

the baghag ...

... yes, I am a baghag wannabe. If I only have unlimited funds, you will see bags, and more bags in this blog ... aside from travels, of course! And for the month of February, I splurged on getting three (3) awesome bags in just one month! Whoa...yes, three bags in one month. Allow me to share two of my great finds below, bags without breaking your bank account! While the other one ... well, that deserves a separate post. Hahaha! So, here it goes ...

Longchamp Le Pliage Limited Ed Eiffel Tower : Navy/White color, Medium, Longhandle. Been waiting for quite a long time for a friend to go to Paris to grab one for me, but no such luck, can't find this bag. Late December 2009, I was told this LC bag available at Sogo, HK. As I begged a good friend to grab one for me, no such luck, no stocks available when she went at Sogo. Anyway, out of frustration, bought my LC at Nordstrom online. A little pricey compared in Paris, but what the heck...really love (and desperate) to own one! Hahaha!

LeSportsac Weekender Bag : Asked my kumare Jane to get this bag from Guam as I was told it's a lot cheaper to get it there compared to Rustan's Mall. As I needed a nice diaper bag for my little boy, I decided to get this uber fashionable bag instead. I just purchased the diaper bag converter from Beabi store and voila! instant diaper bag. Coolness, huh?!

And for my third bag for the month ... well, that deserves a separate special post. Much pricey compared to the bags above. Hahaha! So pricey that I need to let go two of my pre-owned LV bags to give way to my new G bag. Though, no regrets! I love upgades. tee-hee!

Ok.. enough of bag talk, need to browse wedding invitations design samples for my brother. He's planning to get married late this year and I am tasked to be their wedding coordinator on their special day, for Free! Of course, who am I to say no. Ciao, for now!

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