Friday, December 19, 2025

Check-Out, Check-In

Today will be the day Lyn will be released from the hospital after her RAI Therapy.  Since she still have radiation, I have already booked her at a hotel for ten (10) days.  Per her doctor, it would be safe for her to be quarantined for fourteen (14) days.  Radiation has half-life, that is, every day, it decreases by 50%.

First, I would be attending the 7:15 AM Mass at Greenbelt Chapel.  Normally, it would be the 12:15 PM Mass.  Since check-in time at the hotel is 2 PM, I will have to be there early.  Another consideration is the Metro Manila Film Festival 2025 Parade.  For the first time, it would be entering Makati City, streets affected would be near Buendia Avenue, Ayala Avenue, Makati Avenue, Jupiter Street.  This means, we should be leaving the Makati area before then so as not to miss the hotel's check-in time.

Left the condo with my Hamilton Khaki Field Mechanical with black dial on my left wrist and my Apple watch on my right.

The Mass presider is Fr. Rany.

The Gospel is about the Annunciation of the birth of John the Baptist.  In this Gospel, it shows the importance of silence as experienced by Zechariah, John the Baptist's father.

The value of silence:

  1. Silence helps us hear God more clearly.
  2. Silence can transform doubt into faith.  Zechariah's silence forced him to observe the works of God in his life.
  3. Silence prepares us to seek God's truth.  As soon as Zechariah can talk again, his first words are praises to God.  His silence led him to the profound presence of God.
Went back to the condo after Mass.  Will leave again around 9:30 AM.

The plan for the rest of the day is as follows:

  • Go to Robinsons Place Manila where we would spend time including eating lunch before proceeding to the hotel.
  • At 1 PM, we leave the mall, and go to the hotel to check-in and bring in Lyn's things.
  • Edgar would be proceeding to the hospital waiting for Lyn's clearance and release while I wait for them at the hotel.
  • As soon as Lyn arrives, I would set the mobile phone to connect to the hotel's WiFi, give instructions on how to operate the air-conditioner, etc.
Did a short window-shopping at Robinsons Place Manila given that it is my first time here in this mall.  Ate our lunch at Bacolod Chicken Inasal.  In their National Bookstore, I was able to buy a black Lamy Safari Rollerball, a good partner for my recently purchased black Lamy Safari Fountain Pen.

Was early in the check-in time at the hotel.  Since Edgar would not be able to park in front of the hotel lest he will be towed, paid for PhP200.00 to check-in one hour early.  Brought all the things needed by Lyn in the hotel.  I stayed behind updating my blog while Edgar proceeded to the hospital, waiting for Lyn's release.

Updating my blog while in the hotel.  Since Lyn's room has a window view of the street in front of the hotel, I can check if they have already arrived so I can pack my things.  Set-up Lyn's phone to access the hotel's WiFi and gave instructions on how to operate the air-conditioner.

It is almost 3 PM, still the parade has not passed by Buendia in Makati.  Went first to Cash & Carry to buy a Dairy Queen Blizzard before proceeding home.

Once back, I worked quickly so that Joven can step out of the condo and watch the MMFF parade.  Our dog, Theo, cannot be left alone for too long.  But as soon as I stepped out of the shower, Joven was still around.  It is raining hard!  That really dampens the parade.  LOL

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posted by ~GFA~ @ 12/19/2025 09:00:00 PM

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