Wednesday, January 29, 2025

Endocrinologist Check-up

I made an appointment with my endocrinologist to interpret the result of the laboratory tests she requested.  I was given the 7 AM to 8 AM slot (we are actually many on the slot--a first come first served--to manage the number of patients per hour).  Good thing, too, that it is a holiday that I don't have to take a leave.

I was at her clinic at Makati Medical Center (MMC) around 6:40 AM.  There are already people waiting for their turn.  I think I am fifth in the queue.

My doctor is happy with the result that I'll be coming back in six (6) months instead of three (3) months.  Except for my weight.  Funny thing, she said that when she saw me enter her room, she thought "Naku, tumaba ang pasyente ko." (Translation:  Uh-oh, my patient got fat.)  LOL 😆  I know... what is funny is she is quite frank about it.  Hahaha!

Since it is really early for the mall to be open, I decided to have breakfast at The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf at Ayala North Exchange Tower.  I was hoping they would have regular meals like their Eggs Benedict, I guess this branch does not have their Kitchen.  So, ordered Tuna Pandesal and Cafe Latte (PhP145.00).  After my breakfast, I walked back to MMC where Edgar, the driver, picked me up.

The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf

Tuna Pandesal and Cafe Latte

Waiting for The Landmark Food Center and The Landmark Supermarket to open at 8:30 AM, we stayed in the parked car with the air-conditioning on.  As soon as it opened, I went to the restroom (bowel movement after eating breakfast).  LOL  Left Edgar there to have his breakfast and do whatever he likes until it is time to go home.

I found myself walking to Sto. Niño de Paz Greenbelt Chapel.  Prayed my St. Joseph Rosary (my Wednesday devotion) and the Precious Blood Chaplet.  I hope Jesus did not mind me making tambay there while waiting for the mall to open. 😇  A few minutes before 10 AM, I walked my way back to The Landmark and Glorietta.  I will be back before 12:15 PM to attend the Wednesday Mass.

Simply strolling, went to the Glorietta 2 Activity Center where there are pop-up stores that sell Chinese or Feng Shui items.  I guess it is their way to celebrate the Chinese New Year.

Pop-up Stores at Glorietta 2 Activity Center


Went in to anko to check their items.

anko

And Digital Walker.

Digital Walker

And Nitori.  Found items I would be buying... later.
Nitori

Time to go back to Greenbelt Chapel for the Mass.  I think for a regular day Mass, there are a big number of attendees.

The Mass presider is Fr. Jo.

The Word read by the lector and by the priest is God directly talking to us.  Thus, we make this moment to speak to God.  The Word of God makes Himself tangible.

The parable of the sower may make us identify ourselves as the type of soil.  The focus is (/should be) the sower and not the soil.

The key takeaways on the readings and Gospel are:
  1. God illustrates Himself the sower of seed in whatever context we are in.  No one is deprived of the seed of the Word.
  2. He came out of the house and went to the seashore.  Jesus who is the sower of the seed--in the land, in the sea, etc.  The Word is suitable for every context in our life.  When faith is shared, faith grows.
  3. Whoever has ears to hear ought to hear.  The Word of God brings us closer to God.
Sharing the words of Saint Pope John Paul II:  When minds are enlightened and hearts are enkindled, signs begin to "speak".

After the Mass, I went to One Ayala to eat at Panco Cafe.  I found the restaurant I would be dining in when I am abstaining from meat! 😀  Ordered Fish Tartare (PhP380.00) and Hot Chocolate (PhP165.00).

Fish Tartare
Hot Chocolate

Earlier, I passed The Manila Baker that one cake caught my eye.  Thus, after lunch, I went back there to buy the cake.  Bought the Chocolate Mascarpone Cloud Cake (PhP1,480.00).  This is their popular cake.  Their second popular cake is the Original Basque Burnt Cheesecake.  Learned that their cakes are good for diabetics.  

Chocolate Mascarpone Cloud Cake

As soon as I arrived home, tried the cake.  Luv it!

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