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Pamper Me

I finally decided to pamper myself today. I've gone to the steam room in our fitness area already. To me, that is very relaxing and just makes me feel good. But today, I thought I would splurge a little. I went to The Lotus and got a 1 hour combination of Swedish and Shiatsu massages. That was the best massage I have ever received. Not that I've had many but it was still the best. That lady covered every inch of my body from the top of my head to the sole of my feet. Well, almost every inch. She did skip a couple of spots. It was good though, y'all. And it only cost a whopping 350 pesos plus her 50 peso tip. 400 pesos equals $8.96. Not bad, huh? Before the massage I went to Fresh Air Salon and got a pedicure for 100 pesos or $2.24. Okay, you can stop hating on me right about now. The pedi was not the best I've had but it was good for the price. I'm trying to catch up with my husband who has had 2 massages and a manicure already. Between the two of us, we're going to try every joint around here.

I've been working out lately so I can finally lose all my baby belly bulge. I attend the two free aerobic classes here. One is powerkicking and the other is just a regular aerobics class. I also go to the gym and work out on my own. I am so sore! That's why I got a massage today. Hopefully, by the time we leave here I'll be in tip-top shape.

Okay, that's all I got for today. It's time to go to sleep. I have to wake up early tomorrow so I can go to church.

Comments

Anonymous said…
Man, it really sounds nice over there. You can do alot of nice thinks for a great price.
10:02 AM
Anonymous said…
Sounds nice and cheap!!!! Congratulations on getting back in shape. How are the churches out there?
Keisha
10:51 AM
Anonymous said…
lucky!!! so did u find a church? what's it like?
Lonna
10:27 PM
Mrs. Glenn said…
Wow, how absolutely exciting!! I was just about to ask the same thing as Keisha and Lonna...how is church there?? I'm also trying to figure out the currency you keep mentioning...how does it compare to our dollar? Inquiring minds want to know!! :)

Nika
6:24 AM
Anonymous said…
Ok I am jealous. The price you pay for various items out there is simply not fair. I am happy that you are having such a great time!!! Do they speak English at church? I hope that is not a stupid queston.

Charissa
8:35 PM
Anonymous said…
Yes, I am hating.

Deidra
10:09 AM
Anonymous said…
Hi! I need a yaya as well for my 4 year ols son. We are arriving next week already from NJ, USA. Did you use an agency to find Lucy? :) We'll be staying in Makati as well for 2 months.

Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.
9:10 AM
Bridgette's Odyssey said…
Astrid,
We got a nanny through a company called Asian Relocation Management. They gave us a couple of referrals and I interviewed them. Feel free to contact me with any questions and I'll try to help.
7:41 AM
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