Sunday, February 12, 2012

On Cosmetic Dermatology

I normally do not read celebrity news sites and blogs, but work requires that I keep myself updated on this topic. I have to admit, you get to spend some time without exercising your mind a lot, and sometimes, you come across interesting bits.

One thing that I have come across a lot is Cosmetic Dermatology. This field has been around for ages, and it may even be responsible for low esteem in some people. Still, one cannot deny the appeal and practical purposes of cosmetic dermatology. This is especially true if you have skin problems that cannot be solved by over the counter products.

I used to be very sensitive about this topic, having really bad skin. Over the years, though, it has grown on me, and I am pretty much used to it. I do visit the dermatologist regularly just to make sure that things do not get worse.

Also, if you like soaking in the sun, you really need to pay closer attention to your skin's health. That is where dermatology clinics such as California Skin Institute come into the picture. You may think that you know what to do, but at the end of the day, the experts can help.

I know a lot of people who have not seen the insides of a dermatology clinic their entire life, but trust me, it is worth it. You actually see and feel the difference after a treatment!

Of course, it is not a mandatory thing and each to his own. Still, I think that it is worth considering visiting the doctor just to see if there is anything you can do to better take care of your skin. Whether you are a guy or a girl, it applies.

So, would you consider cosmetic dermatology, or do you think it's for wusses?

Saturday, February 11, 2012

Girls' Night Out

I love it how my cousins, my sister, and I have become real friends, as opposed to only being related by blood. You know how sometimes, you have to "put up" with people because they are your relatives? It is not always follow that relatives are good friends.

Last night, my sister and I went out with one of our cousins for a girls' night out. Well, as much of a night out as you can have in Los Baños. It was fun. It was light. It was intense. It was proof that we are friends more than merely being relatives.

First stop of the evening was Boston Cafe, which I had sworn I would never visit again. The facade of this branch tempted Hannah and me, though, so we gave it a shot.
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Hannah in front of Boston

Friday, February 10, 2012

Babies and Toys

It has never been a secret that I do NOT want babies. I mean, my own. I have two wonderful nephews and countless cousins, and my friends seem to be busy having their own babies. I think I am good for a lifetime.

I don't feel like having to go through nausea, cravings (I have more than my fair share, thank you), and all that being pregnant entails. Then there's the actual giving birth. I have heard more than enough horror stories about that! Each to his own, of course, and if you want your own kids, that's entirely fine. 

By the way, if you are based in Austin, and you have a bun in the oven, you might want to check out the best Austin midwives. Midwives are experts in providing healthcare to low risk pregnant women. They can help you during pregnancy, birth, and even post-partum care. 

I do not know if many people still go to midwives today, but they do offer a more than feasible alternative to general practitioners and obstetricians, especially if you are very budget conscious. 

Thursday, February 9, 2012

Fiesta Espanyol

My brief visit to the city yielded a lot of positive results. I am very happy at the way things have turned out. :)

And, you have got to love friends who can come together any time after a long period of not seeing each other and still have a blast. Our most recent get together was themed "Fiesta Espanyol". Good food. Good company. Excellent evening!
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Paella

Wednesday, February 8, 2012

When Casey the iPhone Gave Me a Scare

Last night, I was all ready for bed and was starting to do my nightly news reading when Casey the iPhone froze on me. I was not alarmed at first because it happens, but after a long while of not responding, it suddenly died. It looked like a brick!
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"Brick"
 I was naturally scared as this phone is not even 10 months old! It even has the prettiest case ever. ;)
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Have you ever seen such a lovely case? I doubt you can find blackberry covers or other phone covers like that. Or maybe you can.

Tuesday, February 7, 2012

Baan Thai @ Los Baños

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Several Sundays ago, we went for Thai food after the evening service. I remember having visited this place many years past, but I have only the vaguest recollection of that visit. In any case, I was excited to enjoy Thai flavors again.

To my knowledge, Baan Thai is the only Thai restaurant in Los Baños, but I could be wrong. This place is rather charming, being an old house turned into a dining place. It is not fancy, but aside from the plastic tables and chairs outside, it is acceptable.

Monday, February 6, 2012

Music Is My Aeroplane

Music has always played a huge role in my life, and last week reminded me of how much I had been missing it. It's not like I do not have enough music to listen to, but with everything that has been going on, I just seemed to forget to put something on. Also, I simply didn't feel like listening to anything in particular.

After a day of simply sitting down and listening to song after song and watching music concert videos, I realized how much I missed that. Of course, the awesome sound setup helped a whole lot!

Now you know how much I like my "toys", but there is no way in this lifetime that I would be able to have a sound system that would blow my ears away. I don't need jewelry, a gold chain, rings, and all that bling. Seriously. I am more than happy with toys that play music, games, and allow me to work my butt of. :D Thank God for small favors (which are actually big, if I think about it) - a pair of Klipsch S4 earphones and an iPod Nano.
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Inspiration comes in tiny packages.

Wednesday, January 25, 2012

Tell Me Who Your Friends Are...

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These are the best friends you can have in the entire world. I am not exaggerating.

After more than a month of hibernating in the countryside, I hesitantly came back to the city. I am glad I did, even if only temporarily for now. You know what they say about surrounding yourself with people who will welcome you with open arms, no questions asked? These guys have done that over and over and over again.

And they are so much fun! It doesn't matter where we go or what we do. We could go out to a bar. We could go rough it out and have a simple meal on a redwood picnic table. We could chill on plastic chairs. We could go to a fancy restaurant and enjoy a sumptuous meal.

It doesn't matter! When you're with real friends who have solid characters, you are going to be just fine.

Right now, more than anything, I am thankful for these people.

What are you thankful for?

Tuesday, January 17, 2012

Thinking LASIK Again

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It's been a while since I made a joke about getting LASIK, but I am actually seriously considering this operation. Not now, probably not in the next months, but whenever I don't feel well and my eyes start having that burning sensation, I am reminded of LASIK.

Having worn eyeglasses since I was in third grade, you'd think I have gotten used to not having good eye sight. Still, I bet there is nothing more convenient than being able to wake up in the morning not wondering where your glasses are; nothing more convenient than being able to swim without worrying about your contacts.

We do have more choices when it comes to eye doctors and clinics in Manila now, but I suppose we're still not up to par with the options in, say, the US. For example, if you are based in Austin, you can easily find the best Austin eye doctor in your area. I am not sure about the comparison of costs, however.

Sunday, January 15, 2012

Creativity in Play

Oh, the joy of being a kid. I remember Deepak Chopra saying that babies are full of bliss, that they bubble with bliss. Spending time with my nephews, I believe that. Of course, they have their moments - lots of them, actually; moments when the entire neighborhood probably thinks we're abusing them, but in reality they're only having their teeth brushed. In general, though, when one watches them at play, one can't help but feel happy.

One thing I love about these two is the fact that they still go all creative come play time. They are not the most "well-endowed" kids when it comes to toys, but they have their fair share. For Christmas, we got a couple of boxes of Duplo, which Sam and Eli thoroughly enjoy. The other day, though, I saw them having a blast as they found a different way to play with the Duplo box.
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Go Kart baby!


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