SPA DAY: Part Four

My last spa visit was today!!

The haircut & shampoo was the last item
I had to redeem in the gift certificate.

I told the hairdresser that I wanted a
short cut ... to remove the layers that
I had ... BUT I didn't want a straight
"bob" cut.

So she cut my hair added some layers,
and trimmed my bangs. It's the shortest
cut I've had in awhile.

And ofcourse ... I got water afterwards!

Universal Day

I decided to finally get a day off work today!!

Got free tickets to Universal Studios and was
excited to see the new SIMPSONS ride. I just
wish that it didn't replace the BACK TO THE FUTURE
ride, because it was my favorite one.

Anyways, it was a FUN ride!! But now I have a
preference for THE MUMMY ~



The Universal Globe ... always the first thing
we take photos of.



In front of the Kwik E. Mart ~ didn't go inside, so
I don't know what they were selling.



In line ... for about 20 minutes to get in the
ride itself ~





We love Sponge Bob!!



On our way to the backlot tour ~

Overall, it was a nice day off. I got to spend
some time with Anahit and Gloria (and company).

David Cook Wins American Idol!!

Finally!!!

Somone that I've wanted to win, has actually
won this competition!! And of all FINALES
for me NOT to record (or watch, since I went
to the Ahmanson Theatre), it was this one!!!

I found out through the internet, and had to
settle for YouTube clips!

I decided not to blog about the episodes the
whole season ... thinking that the "other"
David will probably win .. vote wise ... I
never "liked" him at all ... didn't see
why everyone was fussing about him, he
has a good voice, nothing spectacular IMHO.

BUT DAVID COOKS PERFERMANCES WAS AMAZING!!
3. i dont want to miss a thing
2. billie jean
1. always be my baby

CONGRATS!

A Chorus Line

I just love shows that deal with Dance!!

Got another invite from the Ahmanson Theatre ... I didn't want to
miss the show ... even though Mario Lopez wasn't going to be
featured, I couldn't pass on a free screening.

Michael Gorman (assistant choreographer) and Nikole Vallins
(casting) are also the nicest people I've met ~

This is a must see musical!!

SPA DAY: Part Three

Today's visit was a half hour Swedish Massage.

It was really nice and relaxing! The person
working on me was also very friendly. She
said she has some Filipino friends and that
they have been teaching her some Tagalog, it
was funny hearing her have a conversation with
me, and I told her that I'm not fluent at all.

My beverage after the massage: water :-D

SPA DAY: Part Two

Today I had an appointment for the Eyebrow Threading!

I've gone to ZIBA in the past ... which was about two
years ago ... my brows were in MAJOR need of work to
be done!

Anyways, the person working on my brows was really
nice. She said she loved working on "virgin" brows,
but I informed her I've done it awhile ago ... she
still considered it "too much".

I really LOVED the end result, and forgot how my
brows looked after been groomed. I will definitely
come back to maintain the work.

I was hoping to also get the Royal Parafin Hand Dip
that was listed on the certificate, but I guess that
was probably an additional payment, I was pleased with
what she had done, I didn't want to "point out" what
was on the card.

Sadly ... no complimentary beverage (on the card too)
was offereed to me. But I'm sure it might have been
water too.

Vitamins.Rescue.Sex

I went to Ralphs the other day to buy some
Vitamin Water, it is the only place that had
the Sex And The City "copy" on the bottle
for a limited time for the RESCUE flavor.

Plus the price was 10 for $10 ~ more than
CVS's 77 cents ~ but still a GOOD deal.

Anyways, when I went to the beverage asile,
I FOUND NO "RESCUE" FLAVORS!! All the
"regular" flavors were there. But I was
determined to find ... just one ... so I
moved all of the "B-RELAXED" flavors, where
the "RESCUE" flavors were, the last time I
saw them ... and there were about 5+ bottles
on the way back. Since I'm short, I had to
somewhat tip-toe, and step on the "bottom
shelf to be able to reach that flavor ...
which was in the WAAAAYYYYY BACK of the shelf.

Sadly...I was able to reach for only one. But
that was enough for me.

Is it just us, or does life never cease to amaze
you? your best friend was dumped via text message,
your sister wants you to wear a lime-green
bridesmaid dress (with taffeta ruffles, ofcourse),
and your paparazzi friend posted all those scandalous
pictures online...looks like you need to be rescued.
well, this bottle is backed with vitamin c and egcg
to help keep you from stumbling down the runway of
life. and with our girls carrie, samantha, charlotte,
and miranda making their debut in the big screen, we
thought this might help with some of their "big"
problems (because brunch time discussions don't always
cut it). so drink up, and don't worry about the photos..
they were pictures of your "twin sister," right?

Vitamins for 77 Cents

After checking multiple stores for the cheapest
VITAMIN WATER, I finally decided to go to CVS
and buy from there ... 77 cents per bottle !!

Ralphs had 10 for $10 ~ I'll probably go back just
so I could get "Rescue" ~ with the new "SEX IN THE CITY"
copy on the bottle. That's the only place I could find
it.

The gas stations has the same "regular" flavors,
at $1.50 ++ / I'm just waiting to find the last
4 flavors and I'll be happy.

Anyways ... since I'm walking again ... and in this
California heat (97 degrees!) I only bought five
flavors:

1. Power C
2. Focus
3. XXX
4. Defense
5. Formula 50

Vitamins For Defense

I finally found a store that had DEFENSE Vitamin Water
for a low price ~ CVS Pharmacy!!

It's a raspberry-apple flavor, somewhat reminds me
of POWER. Really nice taste to it.

Four More Flavors To Go!

If you've had to use sick days because
you've actually been sick then you're
seriously missing out, my friends. see,
the trick is to stay healthy and use sick
days to just um, not go in. and this combination
of zinc and fortifying vitamins can help out
with that and keep you healthy as a horse.
so drink up.

remember, don't overdo it on the coughing
and snifflin (big rookie mistake). just
stick with the ever elusive "24-hour bug."
the symptoms are vague and people will
actually encourage you to stay home.

SPA DAY: Part One

In February, I got a gift certificate for a
4-Visit special to a spa in burbank. I sorta
had misplaced it ... and didn't find it until
about a week ago. Since it expires in June,
I have to use it in about two weeks time.

The four visits includes:
1. Cut & Shampoo
2. Mini Cleansing Facial
3. Eyebrow Threading
4. Swedish Massage

Today I decided on the Mini Cleansing Facial, I've
never had a "professional" facial done before
so I was kind of nervous how my skin would
react to the products.

It was actually really nice, and might end up
going again.

The one thing tht disappointed me was that the
visit included a "complimentary beverage", which
I thought would have been something like iced tea.

I got a cup of water. Oh well. The service was
still nice enough for me to tip a $5.

Clogged Sink: Part 2

I woke up at around 2am, needing to go to the restroom,
and heard dripping coming from my kitchen. It was one
of those "dripping sounds" that sounded like the drip
was hitting water ... and not just the sink itself ...
so I go the kitchen ... AND FIND OUT THAT WATER HAD RISEN
AGAIN !!!!

It was 2am ... and I was half-asleep ... I wasn't planning
on dumping the water to and from the sink to my bathroom.
So I went back to bed. Dreading what it'll turn out like
in the morning ... like in 3 hours ...

So I'm still half asleep -- and about 15 minutes later ...
I hear water "draining out" of the sink. I get up, and
check the kitchen to find out that ALL the water had
drained out!!

I was extremely relieved, but I just don't know what
to expect in a daily basis. I don't even know if I should
fill out a work order. If the sink is empty, the maintenance
person will probably think nothing is wrong.

This is why I really need to move!!

Vitamin Water & Lotteries

Tonights Mega Million Lottery is at $166 Million!!

Anyways, as usual, I've been buying my tickets at
the 76 gas station ... across the 7-Eleven that I
used to go ... until someone bought a winning
lottery ticket there!!

Anyways, I thought of checking if the store sold
Vitamin Water ... and they did!! I actually found
DEFENSE!! But It was priced at $1.70 ~ so I passed
on buying it there.

Then I decided to actually go to the 7-Eleven store.
No luck with the Vitamin Water ... they carried just
the "regular" flavors. Anyways, since I was there,
I decided to buy a $1 lottery ticket too.

Who knows, maybe lightning can strike twice.

If I can't find other places that sell DEFENSE, I might
as well pay $1.70 at this gas station.

M.O.H.

I finally got the chance to watch "Made Of Honor" today.

It was a cute movie, kinda "reminded" me of "My Best Friends Wedding."

However, strangely enough, I preferred the ending of M.B.F.W ~ Even
though Julia Roberts didn't get the guy, she was still happy, and
of course, she had Rupert Everett to hang out with.

I guess it was "predictable" that Patrick Dempsey was going to
get the girl. Still don't know if I'll be getting this when it
goes to DVD.

Happy Mothers Day!

Happy Mothers Day:

To my mom ~ 8 KIDS / 17 GRAND KIDS / 1 GREAT-GRANDCHILD
To my older sister
To my sister-in-laws
To my cousin Michelle

And to all other MAMAs out there!!

Shoe Shopping

I was in the mood today to go shoe shopping, and Macy's
was advertising a "Spectacular" sale for today. So
I decided to finally buy new boots for work.

BIG MISTAKE!! The shoe department ... EXTREME CHAOS!!
I could not find a single shoe that I liked, shoes were
all over the floor ... I was just dizzy walking around
looking at the floor.

So I went to Sears and Mervyns ... still no luck. Went
to Pay Less ... nothing interested me ... went to all
other shoe stores ... not a single boot worth buying.

This was just a waste of my time. I really hate going
to the mall. I should have just gone online and tried
to find something there!!

Gloria Jeans Cafe Mocha

I'm not too sure ... I might have to go back another
day ... But I might actually prefer this coffee over
Starbucks!!

Most definitely better tasting than Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf.

Working Sink

My sink is working!!

I finally get to wash my dishes and
pots & pans!

I'm just glad water didn't overflow,
that happened last year and I had to
throw out my area carpet.

Clogged Sink: Day Two

My sink is still clogged!
And just like last time...water is rising up!

When I left this morning I made sure the sink was empty:


and now ... this is what I came home to!!


So tomorrow, I'll email these pictures and call the office,
but I just want this fixed ASAP!

Clogged Sink!! Again ~

I've got another reason to move out of my apartment!
Once again, my kitchen sink is clogged...and water
is slowly rising again!!

I haven't even used the sink for two days!! And now,
right after dinner, I couldn't wash because the sink
was clogged. Not much water, but this morning, it
rose up just "a bit" ~

I turned in a Maint Request form this morning, just
wondering how soon it'll be fixed!!

A friend of mine let me use his Westside Rentals account
to find an apartment, it turns out that the apartments
right next to my bus stop was listed!!

Studio / $725 a month / Fridge / Laundry on site / paid
partial utilities / Air Conditioner / 1 YEAR LEASE ~

The price is nice ~ just hoping the place is LARGER than
my current studio ~ Also, I don't know if it is too late
to tell my Apt. Manager that I'll leave on June, or if
this Apt. will still be available in July ~

Hazelnut Ice Coffee

I finally used up my coupon from McDonalds ~

It expires today too!!

Anyways, I decided to get the "Hazelnut" flavor,
It wasn't bad...but I wasn't impressed by the taste.
It was kinda strong
for me ... and I couldn't finish it as well. The
Medium size was just too much. I don't think I'll
be going back to try a different flavor as well.

I'll just stick to their chocolate shake!

Matthew

Happy "BIRTH" day ~

Welcome to the world MATTHEW !! Another nephew for me!!
The 17th grandchild for my mom: 10 girls / 7 boys

Coconut Cream Coffee

I was saving my free medium Ice Coffee coupon from
McDonalds for today. But when I got there, there
was a LONG LINE!! I guess I need to use it tomorrow,
since it expires.

Anyways, I decided to go to the Donut Prince and
get my usual Hawaiian Hazelnut, but right next
to the pump I saw a new flavor: Coconut Cream!!

Since I didn't get to try the coffee from McDonalds,
this would be a nice "new drink of the day" ~

The coffee was nice. But I still prefer my "usual" ~
Hopefully I don't get disappointed with the "McDs"
coffee.

In Search For the Best Coffee

I love how the baristas in my "regular" Starbucks
say hi to me by my name ... and know that I take
whipped cream with my Cafe Mocha, or Green Tea Frap.

But since I'm thinking of moving, I need to find an
apartment thats on my bus route, and that has a "decent"
coffee place nearby.

I seem to really favor going to Starbucks. I've tried
the Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf, good drinks but not as
good as Starbucks. There is somewhat a different
"after-taste" to CB&TF ~

I'm on a mission to try all these different coffee
shops, and see how well their Cafe Mochas/G.T. Frapp
and other flavored drinks measures up.

Vitamin Water & Sex

It's been awhile since I've bought different flavors
of Vitamin Water ... I usually go for FOCUS and POWER.
Ralphs had another 10 for 10 sale, so I decided to go
for FOCUS, POWER, and XXX ~ I'm still waiting to find
the last five flavors that I didn't try yet:

1. Defense
2. Balance
3. Endurance
4. Vital-T
5. Charge

Anyways, so I'm sipping on some XXX and I noticed the
design and "story" on the bottle has changed ... its a
tribute to Sex and the City!

just like our girl carrie would wonder...are healthy
relationships and healthy diets really that different?
sometimes you can't help but fall for the bad boy or
at least agree to sample the dessert tray, but does
either ever have a healthy outcome? is it possible to have
both - the excitement of the naughty with the benefits of
the nice? well, we'll leave the relationship advice to
carrie, samantha, charlotte and miranda, but we can help
with some insight into healthy lifestyles. and with the
ladies of sex and the city back looking for the next "big"
thing, we thought we'd add even a little more xxx to the
silver screen - as in triple antioxidants from acai,
blueberries, and pomegranate. so think of them as a love
triangle without the drama.

** 30 may be the new 20, but green is definitely
the new black. please recycle. ** NEW TOO!!

March & April Hiatus

I'm back!!

I know that I've should have just written once in awhile
the last two months ... but soo much has been going on.

Mostly my "other" writing project ~

But I'll try to make it up by posting DAILY (really), maybe
even TWICE a day ~ or just daily with LOTS AND LOTS of info.
So hopefully I don't have any boring days.

It's the first of the month!

I must try to exercise daily ~ read & write daily ~ and
maybe watch an "interesting" DVD daily. I wish I could go
out and take pictures and post a "PHOTO OF THE DAY" ~ but
that would just take too much thinking on how to connect my
camera to the computer I'm using. I should consider a
"Photo of the Week" OR "A Week In Pictures" ~

This is a NEW MONTH!! New Beginnings!

When I came home from work, there was a letter posted on my
door. My rent goes up to $815 in July!!! Since I don't want
to be living in the same studio/cubicle for that price I'm
going to have to do some apartment hunting!! I hate moving,
but seriously, I might find a BETTER place for a lower price,
or same price!

WISH ME LUCK!