Taking a Step Back

I just felt so stressed the past few days. I've never been a martyr at work again. My record was beaten for working 12 days straight for the cutover. It was really insane. So there you go, I took a sweet 2 days off from all the chaos.

I went to The Spa at the Fort, used the voucher my sister gave me. It was a deluxe massage (shared room).  I was happily sipping my ginger tea then aftewards I decided to tour around the place. I was totally surprised that the Fort branch is so big with villas and lofts, having its own jacuzzi. And then I ponder, wow so the matronas use their money this way for spa party.  A cheapo massage at Binondo can already cheer me up.

And then I had my quick fix of milk tea at Happy Lemon. I like the feeling of gulping down a cup of milk tea in those tired days. And then munching on the sinkers like QQ jelly, pearls, nata, grass jelly.

The next day I went to MOA, the thought of walking down a mall empty-filled with people on a weekday just keeps me mesmerized. No queue. No traffic. I saw Centerstage and was tempted to walk in, then I realized I can't seem to do solo KTV in Manila as I used to do in SG. People here are just very 'groupy'. I have to adapt :) I had a facial session. Passed by Tous Les Jours, and in general quite like the smell of freshly-baked soft and chewy bread.

After I got home, I started finishing the DVDs of Jang Geun Suk. I just couldn't take my eyes off him. How could someone be so good in drama and singing, just simply talented. :) I hope he does not get a gf of minor age (like Jay Chou) :p  After Jay and Li Da Ren, he's my new favorite, and I dont care if he is gayish seriously. I could listen to his songs over and over again.

I bought chicken chop from Masangkay, walking under the scorching heat. I was quite glad that a store opened near Jollibee across my high school. I wish for more chicken chops stores to open. And I am still saddened that I have never been to Taiwan! I am dreaming of the food streets and night market right now.

I accompanied my mom for afternoon dimsum in Binondo today, enjoying the 50% off promo. Having congee on a rainy day. Dimsum is a good comfort food. Simple joy.

The TV is turned off early for tonight and I am enjoying the silence. Nowadays I no longer need a TV seriously.

I shut myself from the outside world, did not socialize much for this period. Yes, I am a self-confessed authistic loner at times, although no one seems to believe it.

Sometimes you just need a few hours, few days all to yourself.

退一步, 海闊天空