February 21, 2008
Xerox my butt
I know work can be a drag sometimes, but please, do not play with photocopying machines!
Two left feet on ice
So how would three former "islanders," who shiver like wet chickens in 30F weather, fare in a skating rink? In a word - terrible. You have to give it to us though for trying. Having six-year-olds doing effortless double axels around you while you're glued to the railing is truly a humbling experience. Even Re'Sean looked like a pro at first try.
On President's Day, my friends and I decided to test our balancing skills (or lack thereof) at a skating rink in Pentagon City. We looked pathetic compared to our very young competitors, but we had fun nonetheless. Rose, Badet and I managed to circle the rink maybe four times, making tentative gliding (and I'm using this word liberally here) movements. Considering that I was still recovering from a recent knee injury, I didn't want to suffer another bad fall. We saved ourselves from the embarassment of using buckets for balance. We could only take so much shame.
There's something to be said about kids and their boldness to try anything fun even at the risk of getting cuts and bruises in the end. When you hit the big 30, however, that sense of adventure is tempered by thoughts of torn ligaments. While our skating experience was not eactly a showcase of Filipino grace, we proved that even ice klutzes like us can still have fun. Thank you, Badet, for the pictures!
February 20, 2008
Pay for a pedicure, get a fungus
I am paranoid when it comes to certain things. The paranoia is sometimes unfounded, other times it is based on realities about people and places. Case in point, dirty nail salons. I have this fear of going into a nail spa for a pedicure and coming out of it with warts and other blood-borne viruses. Or contracting HIV due to a non-disinfected cuticle remover. Once, in the Philippines, I was tempted to bring my own "tools" just to make sure I don't catch anything from any of the salon's unwashed, blood-stained implements. Being perceived as the "evil customer" and getting kicked out for being overly meticulous however held me back. I could probably count with both hands the number of times I went for a professional nail grooming.
But, like I said, I don't choose to be irrational for my own enjoyment. Last week, one daytime show featured nail salons and their unsanitary conditions. If you're the type of person who can't live without a routine foot bath, you should be concerned. Some businesses that cater to the general public do not seem to put a premium on cleanliness anymore.
I don't have perfectly steady hands but I have decided that I will take charge of the upkeep of my nails for the most part. It's a trial and error process and involves backbreaking work. Am I swearing off nail salons completely? Heavens, no. A girl needs to be pampered from time to time. I'm just going to places where I'm confident pedicure tools are soaked in some kind of bleach formula after every use.
February 17, 2008
Happy Sunday, everyone! Just making a quick stop here to share some post-Valentine's Day celebration pictures. Husband and I were dressed to the nines last Saturday night for a dinner date at Greek resto Fogo de Chao in DC. This place has an interesting concept for diners and meat lovers will definitely get their money's worth. By the time we were done eating, the two of us felt we were dangerously close to exploding. We had one of the best seats in the house and definitely had a wonderful time!
Enjoying a sumptuous dinner (with the exception of that plateful of caramelized
bananas) at Fogo de Chao.
How did we go from here.....................................to here?
Re'Sean once again working his magic as a fashion photographer.
Bruce Lee-wannabe teams up with Charlie's Angels apprentice.