Pamper Day Saturday

It's a rainy weekend and as much as we wanted to stay in, my mom and I had to go out and take care of some errands. A few days ago, I was given a gift certificate for a free signature foot spa. Special thanks to Ms. Jane, the owner of Polish and Strip here in Santa Rosa. I've been a happy customer and I keep coming back to avail of their services. My recommendations must have paid off! Check out my review on the place HERE. Anyway, I went back to avail of my free service. Wee!

I cannot emphasize enough how badly I needed a foot spa done by an actual trained technician. Even though I try to do things on my own, even my own foot spa, but there are some things that an amateur like me just can't seem to do! So, yes. Hence my second trip to the nail salon for the second week this time. 

After the warm foot soak, my feet were immersed in this massaging bubbly machine thingamajig. LOL. It's a little ticklish but who doesn't rejoice at the sight of bubbles? I know I do!

Ms. Sarah, my attendant worked on one foot at a time.

While the foot bubble soak thing was going on, Ms. Sarah massaged my arms and hands. I felt like succumbing to exhaustion. This week has been physically demanding and unbelievably hectic! I needed all this goodness and more. What a way to treat my body and my senses!

Then came the labor-intensive kaskas portion. After removing the calluses with her sandpaper paddle and the grater thing, I was asked to choose between green tea and peppermint foot scrub. I chose the latter. ;)

After the scrub, a foot mask was applied on to my footsies! It was soooo cold and quite rejuvenating. Then came the plastic cling wrap and warm towel. Can you feel the pampering now?

I drifted off in between these shots. It was such a relaxing experience. I cannot even begin to tell you. I think you have to try it out for yourself. ;) I feel recharged and ready to go! All set for the busy weeks up ahead!

After the entire pamper sesh, Mom and I went to Nuvali for milk tea (Serenitea) and Krispy Kremes! We even saw Chito Miranda and his beau. 

If not for the 45-minute drive back home (on normal days, it only takes 5 minutes to get from there and back or vice-versa), the day would have been perfect! 

I still haven't started editing my presentations for my teaching demo (part 2). I feel so lazy and sluggish because of the gloomy bed weather! Kids, procrastination is never a good idea. I promise to work on it tomorrow! No more excuses! :))

How did your Saturday go? :)

Love,

SGT <3

TOSH Nights are Alright

The perfect cure for a cold, rainy day are friends. And food. And fun.

Chammy and I hung out in Solenad 2, Nuvali to catch a late lunch (for her) and a merienda for me in Army Navy. I had the cheese quesadilla and LiberTea, and Chammy had the chicken burrito.

Then we crossed over to Solenad because I really craved coffee to help keep me warm. I love hanging out in Starbucks Nuvali. There aren't a lot of people who go there, unlike in Paseo, and the interiors are new and very cozy.

Anyway, just check out the pictures to see what really happened that day. :)

Took my new NYX Round Lipstick in Raisin and NYX Jumbo Eyeliner in Lime for a test run.
So far, so good. :)

Cheese quesadilla and LiberTea. I drool just thinking about it. ;)

My sister-from-another-mother, Chammy, and her cheese ice cream from Mini Stop.

My usual: white chocolate mocha; although I usually have this iced.
The weather's really chilly so warm coffee it is then. :)

Best in pambahay outfit! Please excuse my huge tummy!

Sun-dried tomato and chicken pasta.
Rosa's treat for us at The Old Spaghetti House in Paseo.
I had a small bit of the seafood pasta and a slab of the ratatouille pizza.
Still full from all the coffee from Starbucks, the donut from Breadtalk,and merienda from Army Navy. 

From L-R: Chammy, Rosa, Vincent (Vanessa's brother), Regine, Vanessa,
Reisie, Jona, and me.
We had a sort-of high school reunion and it was nice. :)

Thanks to Rosa for the treat and to everyone for the good time! Being with friends is really a great way to conquer any cold, lifeless day. :)

Love,

SGT <3

Weekday Warriors

Happy rainy Thursday, everyone! On days like these, staying at home and enjoying the comforts of your bed with a good book in hand and a warm cup of tea sounds like the perfect idea, right? Well, since I have all day to kick it back and take it easy, I might as well share with you my whereabouts yesterday. My best friend and I decided to hang out in Nuvali (which is about 15 minutes away from my house).

All photos were taken with my new baby, Bunny. She's a day-old Sony Cybershot S5000 in rosy pink. :)

Because Serenitea was too crowded, we decided to give Bo's Coffee a shot.
I ordered my standard - an Iced White Chocolate Mocha. Yummy!
Chammy got a chocolate chip frappe. She says it's very good too!
We both ate bread from Breadtalk. 

Simple days like these call for a no-fuss look. :)

Cool lamps!

There weren't a lot of people there so we decided to settle in. :)

Not-so-affordable bread but very delicious indeed!

Chammy models her iPod Touch. :P

That's me, 48019817839298 pounds heavier from all the
eating and chilling out I've been doing.

Macho says hello! :)

We moved to Solenad to explore dining options. We ended up getting pampered at Indulgence Day Spa, just below the Convergys  building. They're open from Monday to Sunday. If you're in Nuvali, make sure to drop by for some much-needed relaxation and stress-relief. Contact (049) 502-5885 / (049)576-7328 / 0917-892-2882 / 0908-886-7328 and look for Joel for inquiries and reservations.

They have an interesting Southeast Asian vibe.

Chammy inquires about their services.

Namaste. :)

Very homey.

Goofing off before the treatment started.

Brrt-brrt-brrt! We availed of the foot spa service. 'Twas very refreshing
and relaxing indeed!

Happy customers!

We hopped on to Paseo for dinner at Kenny Rogers Roasters. (broke my vegetarian pact again, ugh!)

Meals fit for two mad hungry girls!

Sending you all the good vibes all the way from Santa Rosa! :)

Love,

SGT <3

Sneak Peek: ThursDate at Solenad 2

I know I tweeted that I was too exhausted from a whole day of fun with two of my high school pals, Fel and Chammy, but I just had to post these shots before I hit the sack. I have to let some of the excitement go! The details of today's (mis) adventures shall be featured tomorrow! Expect a lot of pictures and kwento thrown your way!

Top from People R People, Bag from Creato, Skirt from Greenhills tiangge, Watch from Swiss Army, Earrings and Necklace are from I-forgot-where. Tee-hee! Oh, and I topped it all off with my camouflage Chuck Taylors from Converse. I wanted to create a contrast between the skirt and the tough print of the shoes. 

Special thanks to my friend, Felice Salido for taking the pictures. :) 

How would you put a twist on a frilly skirt? :)

Love,

SGT <3