I had her for the last 35 years.
Many people told me to get rid of her but I just could not. Either I did not have time or I thought it would be bad luck to let go of her.
How do you ever part ways with a little mole friend of 35 years?!?
See her resting on my nose.
I must say that she grew up not really as beautiful but I am sure she made me different.
It just felt right and I knew the timing was now. So four days ago, I said goodbye to her (and her twin on my back!).
Still have the stitches on my nose but I can't wait to see the finished product.
Goodbye, Mole/s. Thanks for making me stand out from the rest.
I recently went on a trip to London. I {heart} London. I think it is one of the amazing cities in the world, if not the most. With so much history and character, a first timer will always be in awe. Actually, I have been there twice yet I was still in awe.
London has a lot of parks and open spaces. They do not run out of greens. And this is one of the things that I appreciate in this city a lot.
On a sunny day, you will find everyone out enjoying the sun and the grass. They spend a lot of time in the park but make sure that they keep it clean.
During my visit, I tried it for myself. Walked to St. James's Park. Grabbed my coke and phone. Sat on the grass. Watched the passersby and relaxed. It was nice and peaceful.
How I wish we have the same here in Metro Manila. The only one I know is UP. We have Luneta but is it still as grassy and clean? It's been years since I last visited.
I saw High Street yesterday. I think it is the next best thing. And while it's a compromise between concrete and grass, I am happy that most of the time people were allowed to step on the grass.
I have seen parks with cordoned grasses. It's such a shame.
High Street greens welcome everyone... even the pets.
I still think Metro Manila could do better parks with less structures and retail area. But this is fine for now... somewhere where AC can practice walking.
Believe it or not, I have been doing yoga lately.
It all started with a bad back which I had way back. For a while, it has stopped but carrying a baby has helped pave the way for its return.
The overreacting side of me has caused me to panic a bit so off I went to the an orthopedic doctor. He fully supported my then just thoughts about yoga.
My friend Faye was the real yogi in all of this. I always thought that she does not really need yoga as she is super skinny. She was happy to accompany me to Yogaplus and 'ninang' me to my very first yoga class.
Of course, the first yoga experience was not easy. The 90-minute class seemed forever. I am the most un-flexible person I know and the laziest when it comes to working out so lasting the whole class deserved an A for effort.
I learned that yoga is not only for people for who want to lose weight. It is primarily for people who want to be healthy in mind and spirit. I particularly liked the purpose building at the start where the instructor points out that each one of the participants has their own reason to attend class and so be it. Mine were the bad back and a chance to work out after giving birth.
After 12 yoga classes, I am still at it. I am doing Hot Yoga, mind you. My back is not as bad anymore -- could have been better if I do it more often in a week but nah, I do not have the time. My reason has leveled up - I REALLY want to be more healthy and I have put to heart that some kind of activity will be of great help.
No, I do not do the hard poses. I have not graduated from the basic ones. I cannot and have not attempted to do the hand stand (not the correct yoga name for it). I do not do my practice apart from the once a week class. And my favorite pose is still the savasana or the pose of total relaxation (think lying down on your back, feet apart, hands freely on the side).
Someday. Who knows. I never thought I would go beyond my trial class.
*For more details about Yogaplus, please check this link.
