Horrible cough! And the secret cause behind

I still have that horrible cough I blogged about on my first post of the year.  My mom is beginning get worried, and so I went to the doctor to have myself checked.   The lucky nurse who attended me in the hospital had informed me that I am late for the outpatient check up for I arrived near the cut-off.   "Maybe you can squeeze me in the lineup", I told him.  "You can go to the ER" he said.  I thought, what I am gonna do in the ER?

So I approached another mega lucky nurse in the ER, they let me seat for a while.  They check my blood pressure, and weigh me (I am 163 lbs now ehem! A big progress from 6 months back where I am 178 lbs) and asked some questions to help and find cure.  To my surprise this ultra-mega lucky nurse pushing a wheel chair approached me “sit here Mr.”  I was like are you talking to me, but then there’s no other else around so I seated.  And he pushed.  I turned red all-through the ride . Well I am glad they didn’t ask to remove my clothes when they captured my x-ray.  That was a short ride that felt so long.

Then the same nurse drive me back the ER and escorted me to the stretcher.   What is this? Not again.  Can’t they see I am not critical I went here all by myself!!!  Then  another ultra-mega-to-the-max lucky nurse put me to a nebulizer.  I can’t talk anymore so I just let them do what they are tasked to do.  Another super-duper-mega-ultra-to-the-max lucky nurse came and extracted my blood for CBC.  

Finally, I heard somebody calling my health insurance. It seems they were putting me to inpatient case.  Funny that was, so that’s what behind the special treatment.

The diagnosis?  Allergies from the sudden change of weather, and from no precise allergens -  the doctor said.  And he asked another follow up questions to support his findings.

Well, sometimes you had to say no for an answer.

To keep the wondrous secret.

That may cause you heart attack someday.

And bring that tormented feeling.

Lol.  I can't let go of them though I was diagnosed with bronchial asthma last year.

Cheers to good health!

Jack

Manila has romantic skyline

Me, not being a fan of skyscrapers would look up to a skyline as beautiful as those that you see on postcards from Europe.  Remember the scene when Johnny Depp was running away from an Italian cops in the movie The Tourist?  When he jumped off a terrace and escape by running from one clay tiled roof house to another?  That was beauty, so romantic you will fell in love with the place.

A europish??? skyline is what I wanted.  Something that has mega churches, a clock tower and red toned roofs.

Close enough?  Pwede!!!  If we've not been a subject of the world war, Manila wouldn't be greatly devastated then, and Spanish structures will still be abundant in this area.

So how was I able to capture Manila in this angle?  You go to Intramuros and search the tallest structure around.   Go climb up the penthouse of Bayleaf Hotel Intramuros.

While going up, take some time to fix yourself cause you need it.

A sossy dining is on the top floor.  So sossy it was called 9 spoons.  Those born with a silver spoon can only avail of their price.  $-)  It's not actually pricey as I've expected it to be.

When you arrive here after 5pm and make use of their seating;  don’t get surprise when a waiter comes to you and serves you a glass of water.  It's their subtle way of saying umorder ka ha ano ka sinusuwerte. Lol.

They also offer buffet dinner at 700 something.  The restau closes at 1am.

And you’ll be serenaded with romantic songs too from a live band.

Plus, if it’s your b-day you’ll get a complimentary cake and a b-day song from the crews (who were too delighted to sing as if they'll have a slice of that cake hihi).

It's a quiet place to chit chat and chill out with friends.

It’s a nice place too, to have your business meetings.

And do some photoshoots ofcourse.

So happy I found this place.   We found this by chance when attended an art exhibit.  This curator who's making the moves to my friend brought us here.  I wonder if they got to spend a romantic date here.

It is seldom you will find place alike where you get to enjoy almost everything –   fresh air, beautiful scenery, good music and good food.  Been here three times and I’ll be back for more.

Cheers!

Jack

Decluttering Mess

Wohoo!  Welcome 2013.  Awoo! Awoo!

2012 is not so special year for me.  The year was mostly consumed by work 3x.  Nevertheless, I am extremely thankful to God almighty that he protected my family from any severe illness.   My family were all in good health; plus my sister is pregnant I am going to be a Tito this year!

I would never have guessed flu will pick the last day of the year to visit me.  Thought I’ll mark 2012 as my first ever ill-free year, but sadly it chose this day for me to lay down and rest while everybody else’s celebrating.   But no, I need to do something productive before the year ends.  So I got up and declutter!   It wouldn’t call for much strength to cause a relapse.

My clothes are no longer smashed in pile.  The closet spaces were now maximized.

Bed covers were replaced and smoothen.

Work desk were dusted and organized.

Shelves were arranged.  I experimented with different arrangement until all things work and look good together.

With this little accomplishment I ended the day happy!

Now on the serious part.  Have you realize the more stuff you have, the more difficult you put this things to order?  There are things you keep that of little use – but consumed most spaces.

Well, I started the year with this entry, to remind me to eliminate my mess and only focus on things that really matter to me – those that bring meaning to my life.  I had to admit, my life is a mess at some point.

Promises most of the times are difficult to keep.  I am not setting any goals for the year; but I am writing in this form – a reminder, just in case I fail again and there is somewhat something will tap me “oops, you did it again”.  And I will start again, move forward, declutter until I completely surrender  and breath… finally I made it!

Cheers!

Jack