Amara Spa

I think I have found the perfect SPA for me here in Phnom Penh. But of course it is too early too tell. I have only been to two SPAs: Amret Spa and Amara Spa. And there are more than a handfuls of SPAs around to explore.

Hubby and I went to Amara Spa yesterday and we were both impressed. The place was very nice and modern with barcode scanners in the reception area. Most of all the service was good.

We both had a 90-minute massage. Hubby had a muscle relief massage and I forgot what mine was called. Hehehe. But it was good.

The ground floor of the building has a cafe and a sushi place. I think I am coming back not just for the massage but for the sushi.

Cute find

I didn't get to visit a SPA on my birthday. I was trapped in the house with my lovely son. But as soon as he went to sleep I went out of the house and decided to go a little shopping.

I went to Street 240, well-known for it's artsy finds.

First stop was the second hand bookstore. I bought books for EJ and for myself. Then I went to buy chocolates for a little afternoon indulgence.

I was about to go home with only books and chocolates until I spotted a cute bag on one of the boutique's window.

I love it! I went inside the boutique and found out they sell very cute things. I bought this bag, a bangle and a key chain! What lovely finds!

I forgot the name of the boutique but I know where to find it. I will definitely be going back there again.

Happy birthday to me

Today is a special day, just because it is my birthday. LOL!

I usually don't get too excited on my birthday. And today is no different. Except that today I am going to pamper myself. Because I just want to.

I am going to a SPA to have a full body scrub and massage. Then, I'll have a manicure and pedicure. And after that, I'll have somebody fix my hair! Hahaha!! Good thing I have a nice set of teeth already. Otherwise I'd visit a cosmetic dentist like charlotte cosmetic dentist to fix my teeth. LOL!

It's going to be a fun day today, I can tell. I am getting older but I don't mind. I love life, I love my family and I love me. LOL!

No time for shopping

Back in PP last Sunday. I made a very quick trip to Manila during the weekend. It was so quick that I felt disoriented when I arrived here. LOL!

I was really busy the whole time I was in Manila. I didn't have time to shop for myself. I shopped for my husband's office attire and my son's clothes but I didn't have time to buy something nice for me. Huhuhu.

But I had time to see my family and had a nice dinner with them. Nice dinner means indulging in food. Hahaha!!!

I think I gained another pound while I was there. Grrr..

Now, I really have to eat properly and exercise more if I want to look good on our Batch Reunion this Christmas. And I am even tempted to try a pill or a lipofuze.

But somebody said, pills are not good for the heart. I am scared.

I think I should just do what I did before when I lost a lot of weight. Exercise and portion control.

Too good

This place is making me fat. I swear!

I know I have been eating recklessly for more than a couple of months now, with only a minimum of exercise, but I never expected to gain 4kgs!

It's all my fault of course. Even my trusty and reliable jumping rope can't help me anymore. I put in more calories than I care to burn.

Ugh!

I need a motivation! I need something to jumpstart losing weight again. I need apatrim!

No more afternoon snacks for me. No more banana cue, no more ginataang halo-halo, no more homemade donuts, no more sugary filipino snacks for me.

Yes to fruits and more fruits!

To work or not to work

I am faced with the same dilemna almost three years ago: to work or not to work.

My friend here in PP said that they have an opening in their department and asked me if I am interested to join. I said yes immediately without thinking.

Now that I have time to think about it, I am having doubts.

What if I won't be accepted? Disappointment.

What if I won't be home during the weekends? Regret.

What if this is the right job for me? Regret.

There are so many things I need to consider. I need to weigh the pros and the cons. My personal satisfaction or my family's welfare. Ahh to be a woman, a mother and a wife at the same time!

Maybe I should just go into business?

Sweet memories

I was mindlessly checking a recipe site when I saw a picture of yema. I wasn't planning on making any dessert but the picture of yema was so tempting that I found myself checking the ingredients.

I've made yema before when I was a kid. All I remember was cooking the condensed milk in a pan over medium fire until it became so sticky. But the recipe on the site mentioned adding eggyolks and some nuts for more flavor.

And so this afternoon, while my son was taking a nap I made yema again after a very long time. Making the yema evoked memories from a happy childhood. I found myself smiling.

Then my 2 cellular phones rang simultaneously bringing me back to reality.

The yema was a success if I base it on my son and husband's reaction. They couldn't stop eating it.

Traffic

Driving here in Phnom Penh can be very frustrating and irritating. At least that's how I would feel if I were driving.

Our driver is very nice. But when he drives, it's a different story. He's not really reckless. He just doesn't know that traffic rules should be followed. Sigh.

There was one instance when we were almost hit by a Landcruiser in an intersection. I can't remember anymore who's fault was it. From then on I told him to drive slowly and carefully.

For a small city, the traffic can sometimes get really bad. I sometimes wonder what will happen if emergency medical assistance is needed somewhere urgently. Will the motorists give way to an ambulance?

I am going to enroll in a driving class soon. But I am not sure anymore if I want to drive here. Maybe we shouldn't let go of our driver yet.