Summer in July: Boracay 2013

Hey everyone! Just got back from my Boracay trip with Mike and some of his friends where we bonded over food and drinks, and random beach activities.

Here are some photos I edited - mostly taken from Mike's cam. I left my camera in the room for almost the entire trip because I didn't want to worry about where to put it, should we decide to swim or whatever. I just wanted to be in the moment and enjoy everybody's company. But I swear I'll take more photos next time. :D

We munched on chori burgers and calamansi muffins, and drank to our hearts' content! I also discovered a new favorite - Jonah's Banana Vanilla Shake. :)

The group rented snorkeling gears (P30 each) which we brought along on our island hopping activity (P150/person). We played King's Cup in our room and learned a lot of new (and embarrassing) things about each other.

So glad that Mike brought his tripod for proper group photos! :)

 
Highlights: getting a massage by the beach, watching the sunset together, stargazing, playing (and failing at) frisbee, sand bowling, and desperately trying to fight the current while snorkeling :P

Ryu Ramen & Curry

Last week, Mike and I found ourselves at Ryu Ramen & Curry located at 220 Tomas Morato Avenue, Quezon City. Being lovers of Japanese food, we didn't hesitate as we entered and looked through their menu. It took me a while to order because I couldn't decide if I wanted gyoza, ramen or curry - there were just so many to choose from! Mike found the task much easier and immediately ordered their Toridon.

When I finally decided on what to order, I also requested for their house tea. I was surprised when the server asked me if I wanted my tea hot or cold. Yay! This made me really happy because I seldom get to drink cold tea (aside from Barley tea, which we have at home). Plus points for that, Ryu! ;)

A Day of Pampering: Polished by Sam

As my day of pampering continues (part 1 here), I headed to Polished by Sam located at 34 Wilson Street, Barangay West Greenhills, San Juan City.

Polished by Sam is a family-owned business that began only last December. Unlike in other places where they only offer hair, nail, waxing OR body services, Polished by Sam offers all of these under one roof! :) That's why I wanted to visit them in the first place, they seem like a place where a girl can go and spend an entire afternoon just having herself pampered - and that's exactly what I did.

As I went up the few steps leading to the entrance, someone already greeted and welcomed me to the salon. Once I stepped inside, the first thing I saw were these gorgeous pink armchairs that serves as their waiting area.

A Day of Pampering: My First Waxing Experience

Yesterday, I had my very first waxing experience at Lay Bare Congressional Avenue Branch. I wanted to be beach ready for when I go to Boracay this weekend. :)

I've tried plucking and threading, and I can definitely say that waxing is now my hair removal option of choice.

Lay Bare makes use of Cold Wax Jelly which is: (1) made of all-natural ingredients so it's friendly to extra-sensitive skin; (2) sugar-based so it leaves skin smooth and silky; (3) it exfoliates skin and removes dead skin cells.

Here are some after-waxing tips from Lay Bare:

• After waxing, refrain from washing the newly waxed part for 4 hours.
• If you get waxed during the early evening, wait till the next day to wash the waxed area.
• Don't scratch or rub.
• Avoid putting on make-up, lotion, powder, cologne, etc. after getting waxed.
• Apply antibacterial cream twice a day after every wax.
• For redness and minor swelling, apply cold compress by wrapping an ice cube around a washcloth and press it gently on the waxed area. It should make it subside quicker.
• Refrain from any strenuous activities that will make you sweat to prevent any bacterial infection.

Sure, waxing was great - tolerable to almost painless, with even better results compared to plucking and threading. I'd choose that any day. But what about Eyebrow Threading? Now that's a different story.