Just a week ago.. (Nightmare while I'm awake)

A week ago, my baby Madge had to be confined in the hospital because of some stomach infection (gastroenteritis). At 10 months old, she had to be injected with dextrose to prevent dehydration. She suffered from vomiting and later on, fever. A day after she was admitted, she had a fever convulsion, or  kombulsyon in tagalog. It's a seizure which occurs when a person has a high fever.

During those time, I didn't know what to do, it's safe to say I was hysterical and my mind was literally blocked. I just screamed for the doctor and nurses because my baby's lip color was turning purple. It scared the hell out of me and the only thing that entered my mind was I might lose my little angel. After an hour of tension with the doctor and the nurses, and after giving her a cold sponge bath, her temperature went down from 39 degrees celsius to 37.6.

I never want this to happen ever again so after being discharged in the hospital I made it clear to everyone in the house not to let her eat anything but fruits and baby foods. :)

I thank the Lord and the doctors and nurses who never fail to check her often.

She's one tough baby, didn't cry much after the IV was inserted, and didn't even minded the blood test when the needle was injected.

De-stressing on a weekend with friends @ Oasis Paco park Hotel

Just last September 14, I had the chance to de-stress myself from work and mommy duties overnight. With work colleagues, we decided to spend an overnight stay @ Oasis Paco Park Hotel courtesy of the 80% off gift certificate from the office. From like, 5,000.00 worth of 1 deluxe room for 2 with breakfast, the GC was cut down to 1,000.00. We got 2 GC's since we're 5 in the group.

It's been a while since we spent our last vacation together. So, when we had the chance to have a staycation at a very affordable and friendly price, we didn't hesitate to grab it.

Oasis park Hotel is a Boutique hotel located at Belen St., Paco Manila, just across Paco Park. Upon our arrival, we were greeted warmly by the receptionist and was accompanied by a room attendant to our designated rooms. Yen and I checked in first due to some reasons. And we had the privilege to check out the rooms first.

The fine dine @ My Kitchen's by Chef Chris (hotel's resto)

ze pool

hallway just outside our rooms

cabinet and mini ref

queen sized bed

toilet and bathroom with complete toiletries and hot and cold shower

sofas inside the room

 Since we were there first and we had to wait for the others, we had our photo opportunity. :D

After hours of waiting, Kim, Mich and ate marilyn finally arrived. What we did first? Eat of course!! Since we do not have the luxury to eat at the hotel resto, we all agreed to buy Andok's chicken, bring our own rice, and have a pizza delivered for our dinner. We also had junkfoods and soda to complete the bonding staycation. 

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yen, ate marilyn. the author, mich and kim

while having the chismisan

at the hotel resto

After our chikahan to the max, we all decided to rest, 'cuz we will be trying the pool early the next morning.

I am used to wake up at 5am because I had to feed my baby her milk. So, when the clock struck 5, my room mates ate marilyn and Mich were already up. I waited until 6 before I wake the girls in the other room. At around 7am we are all set for breakfast. 

The Kitchen by Chef Chris offers a variety of breakfast plate. From what I recall, they serve Filipino breakfasts, such as tocino and tapa and Western cuisine (breakfast) like bacon, ham steak and sausages served with egg, harvested potato (which taste and look a little like hash brown) and drinks. We are to choose from hot tea or coffee and Orange Juice or Mango Juice to complete the hearty breakfast.

tocino with rice, achara and scrambled egg

bacon, harvested potato and 2 scrambled eggs (mi plate.. :)  )

ham steak with sunny side up eg, rice and potato on the side

sausage, eggs and potato

before munching in

After our breakfast, we readied for a little dip. We didn't stay long in the pool since we had to check out at 12noon. But we enjoyed our dip because we were the only guests in the pool that time. I like their pool, the water is clean and well maintained, plus it doesn't have strong chlorine like the other pools I have tried. Perfect for little Madge. :)

friend forever ang peg

The gurls had loads of kwentos and that is what i really missed from them. We had lots of laughs and I can say we had maximized our bonding time. I am so glad I still had the chance to cope and come with them though I already have different priorities now.

About the hotel:

Our stay was great, the staffs were accommodating, especially ate waitress from 'The Kitchen'. Receptionists were ok, they smile and are accommodating, oh the guard/s too. :)
All in all? If I would have the chance to stay here, I gladly will, with easy access to the main street, good wifi connection and clean surroundings Im sure many of you would want to.
:)

Meeting my Niece, Baby Rica Victoria for the very first time :)

Last August 10th, my brother celebrated his 20-ish years of existence (i try not to mention his age..haha, he hates it). This gave me and my baby Madge the chance to meet her cousin Rica for the very first time.

Baby arrived at the house asleep while her mommy carries her. I waited patiently for her to wake up before I cuddle her and introduce her to my uber makulit na baby Madge. And so she woke up. The super cutie pie loves to smile and laugh just like her ate Madge. They both don't have hair yet thus making them both look like baby boys. hehe. The only thing she didn't get from her cousin is the kaharutan. Here are some of the pictures I got that day:

with tita Mae, utol's wife

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Madge trying to play with Rica

Madge held by mama dahil super kulit, while Rica just sits and watches

Madge with lolo (trying to remove her bonnet), Rica with lola (not minding her bonnet)

erghhh they weren't smiling!

My baby looloo still trying to remove her head gear 

..and she tries to remove

and she wins!!

me with baby Rica..(sana tiniming-an ni mama ang magandang shot db??)

I am looking forward for more meetings with my pretty niece this year. I hope she'll be good friends with her ate cousin Madge. :D

First Wedding Anniversary at Movie Star Cafe Mall of Asia

It's already been a year! Yes, it has been one year since we tied the knot. Frankly speaking, due to budget constraint, we really didn't plan for a wedding anniversary until I bumped on to Metrodeal's P399 Midnight buffet at Movie Star Cafe, Mall of Asia. Since I have read good reviews about the restaurant, we pursued our anniversary celebration at the cafe.

The midnight buffet's time slot is from 10pm to 2am (mon-fri) and 10pm-12mn on Sundays. July 7 falls on a Sunday, so we only have 2 hours to enjoy the buffet spread and the performances. We arrived 2 hours early so we decided to do the usual thing we do whenever we are at the mall during our college years...play at the arcade.

Silent Hill

We tried to get one for madge but after a few trial, we failed..

Movie Star Cafe is located at Mall of Asia's bay area. Upon entering the resto, you will notice that hundreds of monitors and  life-sized statues of movie characters surrounds the place. The likes of Spiderman, Terminator, Shrek, Batman and Joker, and a lot more. Here are some I've captured.

Joker

Batman

Shrek

Ironman

Terminator (?)

Star Wars character (dunno him, :) )

KINGKONG!!

This huge face of Kingkong is placed outside the resto just beside the entrance

Predator!! 

a back view of Batman and Joker and monitors above

Spidey!

 Even the waiters and waitresses were dressed like a movie character thus giving you that 'Hollywood' ambience. There were also mimes which will sure to entertain you with their funny antics.

some horror film characters

Spiderman and Black Spiderman!

Spidey for a pose

those mimes make fun of kuya customer..

..while Freddie Krueger watches

spidey again, striking a pose

In case you do not know, the resto offers performances every 30 minutes. That night, performances from movies like Grease, The Lion King, Footloose, Cosplayer's dance number, and even Barbie kept our eyes glued on stage.

Barbie sang and danced that night:

Then Grease the movie:

They even had Simba's parents on stage..hehe

Then, Footloose!

The foods were just so-so. Nachos, sisig, sausages, barbecues, burger patties, onion rings, french fries, mojos and bunch of sushis were displayed on the buffet spread. What broke my heart is that there is no desserts on the buffet table like what I have read on reviews..(see??  I AM a sweet tooth) >_<

the buffet table (??) ah basta yan ang buffet table! :D

finger foods

sushis

hubby's pate

my plate

believe me, their iced tea is good!

beer for my man

All in all? MovieStar Cafe is worth the experience but I'm afraid I wouldn't dine there again if I'm after the buffet spread. if I were given the chance to visit them again, it wouldn't be because of the food but because of the performances and the super wonderful staffs. ;)