Bonifacio Day
My usual during this holiday would be to buy my Christmas gifts so I can tick-off a lot from my list. The challenge? I no longer have space to keep my purchases at home. My
Kuya is in the hospital because of a possible stroke induced by diabetes--would need to buy a walker for him to make him mobile.
So, after dropping off Lyn, went to
Mercury Drug at
Glorietta 3. The recommended walker is it can be 8x high and two crossbar. What is available is 5x high and 1 crossbar. It costs PhP3,500.00. The one who assisted suggested going to
Bambang.
Since there is no detergent, dropped by
SM Hypermart for it and
Ace Hardware for dog food. Dropped the detergent at Espiritu for Lyn and proceeded to Bambang. Wise decision. We were able buy the recommended walker at PhP1,000.00 (savings of PhP2,500.00!). First time to go to Bambang (passing by Sta. Cruz and Recto--kind of scary). Bambang is known for selling affordable medical supplies. The downside? Traffic.
Went to
The Aristocrat for our very late lunch before proceeding to
Makati Medical Center to drop the walker we purchased. Then, proceeded to Glorietta, hoping to continue with my Christmas shopping. Not successful.
First, bought herbal pads. One for the eyes (for my dry eyes while I sleep). One for the neck or back. From my eyes, would have to heat it. For my neck (since the doctor provided me an anti-inflammation medicine), it would have to be a cold compress.
For my Christmas shopping, not a success. The one I wanted to buy has to be checked if it is still on stock. Will have to get back tomorrow.
Was also thinking of buying a tower fan for our room that would occupy small space. Checked for
Vornado at
Rustan's, saw
Imarflex at
True Value; but bought
3D at
Anson's in
The Landmark on discount.
Visited my
Kuya at the hospital and left home with my niece Camille.
Since my brother was hospitalised last Wednesday, walked from the office to Makati Medical Center to visit him... adding steps to meet my goal. (wink).
KARADA
Already made a reservation yesterday. At 10AM, was already at the mall for my AP-BT90 treatment at
KARADA.
After, had Mongolian lunch at
Food Choices, bought medicine at
Mercury Drug, bought toiletries at
The Landmark Supermarket before proceeding home.
Black Friday
Again, measured my pace walk. Was faster by 0:07min/km pace from last week... still 1min/km slow.
Stopped at
Tito Pak's for lunch then proceeded to
Ayala Centre.
At
The Landmark, paid bills, bought jacket (at 20% off). At
BPI, deposited a check. Then, window-shopped. Many stores are on sale.
Attended the anticipated Mass at
Mary Mother of Hope Chapel in The Landmark, dinner at
Bistro Ravioli, bought groceries at The Landmark Supermarket, before proceeding home.
Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald
Walked to Ayala Center; but first, stopped at
Tito Pak's for lunch. My pace is 10:07 min/km--1:07 min/km slow.
Hayyy..
While walking, already purchased tickets online for
Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald.
When Grindelwald is supposed to be transferred from America to London, he escaped. Newt Scamander and Albus Dumbledore attempts to take down Gellert Grindelwald as the wizarding world is being divided. Like! Like! Like! Can't wait for the next movie because of the reveal.
Attended the anticipated Mass at
Mary Mother of Hope Chapel, supper at
The Landmark Food Center, groceries at The Landmark Supermarket. Passed by
Pet Express to make an appointment for Tsubasa's grooming and
SM Hypermart for hand soap (this is where I am able to buy hand soap that is not anti-bacterial).
80th Birthday
Would be attending my aunt's 80th birthday party to be held at
Sofitel's Davao Ballroom. My brother won't be able to attend, thus, he is represented by his two daughters.
Among her guests/ friends are Pilita Corales, Eddie Ilarde.
The Usual Plus
Bought Lutax 20 at
Abesamis Eye Care Clinic and walked along Dela Rosa elevated walkway towards Ayala Center. Had lunch at
Tito Pak's (which is along the walkway).
Since I was notified that I can already have my Garmin vivosmart HR+ picked-up, went directly to
Garmin Concept Store at
Glorietta 5. My activity tracker was not repaired... it was replaced! Like new. c",)
Then, had dessert at
Tokyo Milk Cheese Factory. No plan of watching a movie for I might miss the Mass; thus, was able to buy a very small Christmas tree for the condo at
Daiso Japan.
Attended the anticipated Mass at
Mary Mother of Hope Chapel in
The Landmark, dinner at
Bistro Ravioli, groceries at The Landmark's supermarket. Passed by
Pet Express before proceeding home.
Oh! I had my Lazada wallet topped-up first thing today in preparation for the 11-11 promo tomorrow of Lazada. Hehehe!
Treatment
With my niece, went to
Glorietta. I would be having a treatment at
KARADA while she will be purchasing additional storage boxes.
At 11:30AM, she picked me up at KARADA and we had lunch at
Food Choices. Then, went to my
suki hopefully who can have her bangle with Benedictine Cross medal repaired. They did.
Then, picked-up her purchases before proceeding home.
Tenant Marathon
First order of the day is to talk to our tenants in our Washington apartment. Good thing, Kuya decided to join. He led the discussion. Hope that I would able to complete my reconcile my records (my records got burned along with our house last June).
Then, was dropped off at
Glorietta where I was able to buy discounted movie tickets--I would be watching two (2) movies. Mongolian lunch first at
Food Choices.
In
Goosebumps 2: Haunted Halloween, two teenagers inadvertently released Slappy the Dummy causing monsters to be alive on Halloween night. I think there would be a Goosebumps 3...
Next movie is
Bohemian Rhapsody. It is a a biographical film about the rock band Queen, focusing on lead singer Freddie Mercury's life. Like!
Have dessert at
Tokyo Cheese Milk Factory before proceeding to
Mary Mother of Hope Chapel at
The Landmark for the anticipated Mass. We had dinner at Phobac.
Bought groceries at The Landmark Supermarket before proceeding home.
All Souls Day 2018
As planned, would transfer the items I was able to retrieve from the fire to the storage boxes I purchased. Still lack one storage box--will buy it later while it is still on sale.
After, went back to the condo hoping that my niece was also able to pack her things so we can bring it to the storage room she rented. Have to waker her up. I guess, will just put my things instead plus the luggages.
Went to
StorageMart at Yakal, Makati to store the items.
Then, went to
The Landmark to have lunch at its food court, bought again one dust-/water-proof storage box, then to the sales person (who is absent) to ask where I can buy the cover for the med incline pillow I purchased from them. Anyway, still decided to go to
SM Megamall just in case.
Asked the mall's Information and they cannot pinpoint where if the stall does exist. Still tried to look around the mall. Decided to sent a message to
Mates Memory Foam Pillows in Instagram. Just in time, too, for they responded before we are about to leave the mall. Was able to buy the pillow cover for the med incline pillow and for the other pillow I plan to purchase. Will purchase another pillow at The Landmark because it is at 10% off.
Bought the pillow, picked-up Lyn at my brother's house and proceeded back to the condo.
All Saints Day 2018
As usual, will visit my Mommy Cora (my Nanay's eldest sister) and her husband's resting place at
Manila Memorial. Thus, Edgar (with his son, Luis) is already at the condo to pick me up and Lyn around 3:30AM. Edgar is also the one who bought the flowers for me for my Nanay/Tatay and Lola Tinay/Lolo Gil. Already bought candles a week ago.
Stopped by
McDonald's for an early breakfast before proceeding to
Sgt. Mariano Cemetery. This is where my
Nanay and
Tatay is laid to rest. Lit some candles, prayed and blessed with holy water. Unfortunately, Jessie is not yet around (he has the key) so we can leave the flowers. Lit candles and prayed for Nana and Lily at the cemetery's chapel. I don't think we would be able to do it at the condo given it would be windy and the fire alarm might be set off.
Went back to the condo and slept. Will return to Sgt. Mariano Cemetery later with my nephew and nieces.
At 2PM, as agreed, Edgar would be driving my nephew's car who picked us up at the condo, picked-up their mom at
Magallanes and proceeded to Sgt. Mariano Cemetery. Jessie is already there. My nephew and nieces arranged the flowers, lit candles and prayed. Went with one of my niece to my
Tatay's parents. Already asked that it be cleaned. Learned from Jessie that one of my
Tatay's brother dropped by (it was Uncle Ramon).
After, went to
Pancake House at Magallanes for
pagpag before proceeding home.
