China Trip: Macau and Beijing

For the past weeks, I've been very busy checking out best value fare and tour packages in the web. My highschool friends decided it's about time for us to have our ME time, and the best place to go girl bonding ... CHINA! Yes, we are all excited to be travelling alone (note: no husband and kids) and have some real, clean fun. It'll be a simple trip to explore China for 4 days and 3 nights, particularly tour Beijing by August 27-30. Enjoy the sights of Forbidden City, Tianamen Square, walk at the Great Wall of China amd Temple of Heaven.

And for our shopping trip, ultimate destination ... Macau by May 28-31. Though I've been to Macau several times already, this coming trip will be a totally different one since we shall be doing our shopping time without restrictions (read: no husbands!) LOL. It'll be an ultimate store hopping at the Venetian. Bag and shoe-shopping galore! I totally heart. Anyway, with all of these travel plans, I am now busy searching for insurance online quote as our travel protection. With all of us women going on a trip solo, I am sure we need to be protected in a foreign land. What don't you think?

party updates

14 days to go ... and it will be Migo's big day. Baptism preparations almost done. Settled with suppliers and even paid partial payments. Food catered by Josiah's. Though we wanted to try Syracuse catering for our event since we heard good raves about them, unfortunately they are not available in our area. Too bad. Anyway, almost ready except for the cake and give-aways. I've already shortlisted my cake suppliers, and just waiting for the best quote. For the tokens ... well, unfortunately I haven't finalized anything yet. I have so many ideas in mind ...but due to budget constraints, need to be practical and choosy. Wish me luck to decide on my baptism tokens soon. If I can't find the right tokens ... might end up providing cupcakes from my cake suppliers. Simple yet very, very yummy. Very practical choice.

intermittent connectivity

I am hating my internet connectivity now! This is an understatement. The truth, I really, really hate my internet connectivity. For months now, I am having intermittent connectivity which is why I am having problems with my uploads, blogging and even online surfing. I can't even enjoy doing my online shopping! So frustrating, that even my cousin who called to share about her great finds at philadelphia inquirer jobs, I can't even browse or check the site. Very bad. Need to switch internet service provider asap.

perfect body bag

Never thought I am gonna get a body bag for myself. Well, I don't have plans to own one before ... but, when the little squirt arrived a few months ago, I've decided to get a nice body bag. The idea, is to have my hands free when travelling so I can easily hold the little boy and my shopping purchases! LOL. But seriously, I think it is more practical to own a body bag when you are out with the kids. Safe and convenient to use.

Do check out LV Bloomsbury PM in Damier print. Husband bought it again from his usual business trip, LV Hawaii. A lot cheaper compared to LV Manila or any LV store in Asia. Yes, the body bag in Damier print again ... can't get over the damier print still! Anyway, another lovely addition to my growing damier collection. Hehehe!

The package : from catalogues, boxes and bags from Hawaii

LV Bloomsbury PM in Damier Ebene

Stressful

...this is how I can describe my day today. Since I’ve been away for two months on a maternity leave, work piled on my desk and my inbox screaming with messages. I don’t know where I should start. Everything seems important. Everything needed yesterday. Very, very bad. I’ve been missing a lot of things lately, small project details and it is not good. If I continue to be like this, my life will be toxic and stressful. Will be needing tons of anti-ageing cream to do away those lines brought by stress from work. Luckily, I've found best anti aging product in the market. Oh well, enough complaining. Off to work as I need to get my groove back asap!

on hospital expenses

Notice how the hospital bill increased for the past five years? I was really surprised with our local hospital's charges when I was admitted for normal section delivery last November. I was shocked when the husband settled the final bill and compared it to my previous delivery. A hefty twenty percent increase! I just can't believe that the rates : procedures, labaratory exams, consults and including rooms increased this much from the time I was admitted four years ago. It's way too expensive! Though we have hospital insurance coverage from our work, but looking at their present rates ... still unbelievably high. There are even more restrictions when it comes to coverage. Because of this, my mom is having second thoughts if she would proceed wih her hemorrhoids treatment given the drastic price increase. Sadly, only half of her hospital bill will be shouldered by the healthcard ... and the rest, will be charged to her personal account. Of course, I forced her to proceed without thinking about the hospital expense, because money is nothing compared t the life be saved from early correction or diagnose to cure the problem. Don't you agree?

online loots

What's keepin' me busy lately? online loots. Hahaha! For the past weeks been busy checking out shoes for my little boy, boots for my little girl, bag for myself, baby bag for my use and of course, shoes for me. So far, was able to get these items:

Longchamp Le Pliage Eiffel Tower

Tory Burch Thong Sandals

Shopping online truly addicting, isn't it. My credit card took a bad beating this month from all my online purchases. From Balenciaga bags, RL to Tory Burch shoes ... endless shopping and I just can't stop! Save me from this insanity! LOL.