Ylan’s Refuge

Presenting to you the ceremonial jump during our getaway to Camotes Island last weekend.

Taken at Danao Lake from L-R: Aisah, Melody, Yours truly, Glenda, Princess, Jessica, the ladies from NorthAm team sans Jela (opted not to go) and Orchid (on maternity leave).

What can you say? holiday?

OMG! I still don’t have a dress to wear this coming Sunday for my friend’s wedding! I only have tomorrow afternoon to find one. And I’m hoping that I can wake up early so I could attend the 10:30am birthday party of my other friend’s son. Hectic weekend?

Diet pills that work fast is something that I’ve been looking for so I could easily find a nice dress. Fast like can work in 24hours! Haha! Kidding!

Right now, all I want is for me to feel better so I could enjoy the parties this weekend. Otherwise, I might wind up myself in the hospital. Huhuh!

I am still in pain. Stomach pains that is. It started last weekend during our section summer outing. Until now the pain is still agonizing. Yes, it has subsided a little but the pains have reached to another level and it’s really, really killing me. How I would just want to lay down still and do nothing. I’m even afraid to eat something for it might just get worst.

No it’s not a case of indigestion or food poisoning or diarrhea. I’m suffering from reflux esophagitis. Can’t explain in details but you may want to look it up if you’re curious. Based on my readings, some ways to prevent it from happening is to eat small meals and avoid spicy and fatty foods.

I should really consider cleansonix when I feel a little better. It would probably be a good idea as part of my goal to start off a good diet.

It really pays not be a glutton. Now I realize that. Big time! Lol!

16. Name someone with the same b-day as you.
- Marygen Paloma, Albert Mulay

17. What was the last gift you received?
- shirts and blouses, mouse pad, earrings

18. Have you ever sung in front of a large audience?
- not that large, classroom audience

19. Pan de sal or monay?
- pandesal (perfect with whatever palaman!)

20. What’s the first thing you notice about the opposite sex?
- eyes

21 - 24: Enumeration. Favorite movies?
The Story of Us
A Walk to Remember
The Prince and Me
Sweet Home Alabama

25. Do you still watch kiddie movies or TV shows?
- sometimes

26. Do you have braces?
- no but would like to have

27. Are you comfortable with your weight?
- no, not right now!

28. Do you speak any other languages?
- Tagalog, English, Ilonggo

29. What’s your favorite smell?
- freshly baked breads, brewed coffee, the grass after the rains, babies

30. Who do you think will re-post this?
- those who have nothing to post in their blogs, lol!

1. Do you talk in your sleep?
- no, I don’t think so, maybe when I’m really tired or sick? Not sure.

2. What’s your current problem?
- money and career, lol!

3. Dhat would you name your daughter?
- Kirstin

4. What is your current relationship status?
- single

5.Honestly, does your crush like you back?
- never knew…hehehehe

6. What is your current mood?
- hungry

7. What do you love most?
- being happy and contented

8. What makes you happy?
- family, friends, travels

9. Are you musically inclined?
- no

10. If you could go back in time, and change something, what would it be and why?
- can’t tell you

11. If you had to be an animal for one day, what would you be?
- bird

12. Ever had a near death experience?
- not really

13. Name something you do a lot?
- eat and sleep!

14. What’s the name of the song that’s stuck in your head right now?
- don’t know the title but it says something like cause you make me feel the most beautiful girl in the world…

15. Whom did you copy and paste this from?
- from a friend

I was busy cleaning the house last weekend. I had to segregate things that need to be thrown away already. It’s still pretty messy out there. Still unfinished but I’m getting there, at least until I get back next weekend.

Browsing though old albums and knickknacks when my mother commented that my younger sister didn’t have any picture during her graduation day in college. Told her it must have been just stored somewhere. She insisted there was none. Well, that’s sad. Pictures are one of our keepsakes during momentous events. So now, I had to look for my sister’s diploma. At least there’s something she can really keep.

But housekeeping will resume next weekend yet. Why not this weekend? If weather permits, I’m going to Camotes Island with my coworkers to conclude summer. Wanna go with us? We do welcome guests to join in.

My friends in Michigan are going to Holland (Michigan) this weekend. I’m kind of envious because i would have wanted to see the lush tulip plantation in this side of the state myself. Plus, it’s always nice to travel with a group of friends. I’ve heard they will be renting a bigger vehicle so they could just drive and ride all together. I guess it would all be easy knowing that roadside assistance plan can sure be of help if anything happens.

I won’t be able to see the nice view of the flowers, but i’d be more than happy to see the pictures when they get back. If i have a chance to be assigned in MI again, i’ll make sure i’ll get to visit Holland, as long as the time and weather permits. Or better yet, i’ll go to Holland, (The Netherlands) the country! Lol! Must be more abundant tulips there eh?

Last last week, I accompanied a friend scouting for a ring that has her birth stone. There were lots of designs to choose from I could not decide what to pick if I were her. Different shades and different cuts, fortunately the stores didn’t have much designs for the stone ruby otherwise I would left home with a heavy heart because I’m not buying anything for myself and I’ll be just be imagining all those pieces of gems. Hahah!

There’s the 14k gold cross that struck my eyes though. Not sure if it’s because it’s holy week that left me wanting the pendant. One thing sure I would have bought it if I had the money.

Oh by the way, how’s your holy week?

I learned that my sister got a vaccine for cervical cancer for a price almost four times as mine. I wondered if there’s a major difference. Was mine incomplete? Was our type of vaccine entirely different? Why was her vaccine more expensive than mine? Does the brand matter? She said, it was what was being covered by their company insurance. I gotta inquire this with my agent for clarifications. Oops wrong, have to ask the nurse at the clinic when I get to work tomorrow since I don’t have my own agent. I looked at my health card but it’s not that helpful. No written notes about the vaccine only the dates. Seriously, the thought left me wondering.

And speaking of vaccine, I should have taken the flu vaccine this year. Runny nose here I go again! Huhuh.

I really don’t like it when i’m anticipating for something or if i’m anxiously waiting for something. It’s during these times that i get skin outbreaks. Just days before my trip to Singapore, i got pimples on my forehead and blackheads on nose that is definitely not pleasing to the eyes. And it doesn’t help that going to other places would mean me getting skin allergies of some sort. I can’t explain it but it does happen always. And when the trip’s over and i’m all home, the allergy would be gone in an instant. There must be an explanation for it only i can’t figure out. Lol!