Caring for Your Eyes with Lasik

Yesterday, Wizheart and I went to our annual eye checkup. It's the time of year when we change our eyeglasses.

We were in our last stages of the checkup when the ophthalmologist mentioned about Lasik laser vision correction surgery and that many people are going into it.

In fact, in the US, the Stahl Eye Center is getting known for its Lasik surgery. The Stahl Eye Center has been serving patients for more than 35 years.Its doctors’ patient outcomes have been independently verified by nonprofit Lasik patient advocacy USAEyes to meet or exceed the national norms for Lasik results. Fewer than 100 doctors nationwide have attained this certification.

But Stahl Eye Center doctors are graduates from top universities such as UCLA, John Hopkins and Yale. Stahl Eye Center has three locations in New York including Manhattan and Long Island.

Some facts about Lasik:

• Lasik can reduce or eliminate the need for glasses or contact lenses.
• Lasik is the most often performed surgery in the US.
• Lasik vision recovery can be as little as a few hours, but most see well in about a day or two.
• Lasik normally has no pain.

If our doctors would recommend it, Wizheart and I would be happy to try Lasik out. I have friends who are happy about their Lasik surgery you see. There's no better way to face the new year with fresh eyes.

More info:

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US Lasik results data 
General Lasik information and surgery video

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Ruby Tuesday: E-jeepneys in Makati

 
E-jeepney is on a test run in the Makati Business District this month. Read more...

More Ruby Tuesday HERE.

Christmas List Talks!

I have a looong list every Christmas.

That is because I give (no matter how small the gift is) everyone who has helped me or touched me during the year. Added to that list is of course my family (mine and my husband's) and BFFs.

Thus, aside from family and BFFs, I give gifts to my team in the office, officemates, to my household. My husband does the same in his office. Our family gives also to the community helpers in our neighborhood.

My kids get excited when it's gift-giving time. They feel like little Santa Clauses. :D

It's actually fulfilling to see the smiles and appreciation from other people's faces when you hand them your gifts. And I LOVE receiving gifts too! ;)

Priceless!

More Christmas list talks HERE.

GlutaMAX and the New You

GlutaMAX, one of the leading skin lightening products in the market, is giving away an Apple MacBook, a Trip for 2 to Hong Kong, and these white stuff a Nokia 5000, an Apple iPod, and a Sony Cybershot T70!

Here’s how to join:

1. The contest is open to all bloggers 18 years old and above.
2. Upload two photos on your blog: a BEFORE and an AFTER of any transformation.
3. Include a short caption describing the transformation (ex: 30 pounds lighter, new hippy me).
4. Title the entry, “The New Me.”
5. Include a photo of yourself with any GlutaMAX product at the end of the entry, and the tagline GlutaMAX, See the Results.
6. E-mail the URL of your blog entry with your full name, place of residence, and mobile number to glutamaxcontest@nuffnang.com.
7. Contest runs from December 5-31, 2009.

Prizes

1st Prize: Apple MacBook
Plus GlutaMAX Whitening Package from YSA Skin Care Center

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Ruby Tuesday: Robinson's Supermarket Opens in Parañaque

When the signage of your business is in red, you get noticed easily. Robinson's Supermarket opened its branch on West Service Road, Parañaque this year.

One good thing about its opening is that the road has been cleared and so traffic flow has improved in the area. Plus of course, we're nearer to yet another supermarket. ;) And you don't know the convenience of a nearby supermarket especially during last-minute Christmas shopping for noche buena.

More Ruby Tuesday HERE.

Girls Talk! October 3 Birthday

It was on a Thursday like today when Baliling had to stop from sweeping because her water broke. According to her, it was one hot, windy afternoon when I burst into this world, crying my lungs out and looking like a boy. LOL.

Who would have thought that I'd grow to be a girl and a fair-skinned girl at that?

I am not aware of a famous celebrity that shares birth date with me. But when I made a Google search, I found out that Gwen Stefani, Neve Campbell and I have the same birthday. Thus, I was not named after any celebrity. Instead, I was named Merdeka (with an "h" at the end to make my name Christian sounding), which means freedom in Malay. How I got that name? You may read it here.

Being born on October 3, here is a take on my personality, which is uncannily close to the truth. ;)

More Trivia on October 3:

October 3, 1968 in History
Event: U.S. performs nuclear test at Nevada Test Site

More Notable Events on October 3:
1997 Japan's maglev train breaks world speed record at 280.3 mph
1995 O. J. Simpson found not guilty in murder of Nicole Simpson and Ron Goldman
1945 Elvis Presley's 1st public appearance, he is 10
1945 World Federation of Trade Unions forms; CIO a member
1789 Washington proclaims 1st national Thanksgiving Day

More birth talks HERE.

Ruby Tuesday: Red Balloons!

The red and green balloons signify celebration here. Yes, a Converse store opens on the 2/L of Glorietta 3.

Check it out!

More Ruby Tuesday HERE.

My Favorite Gift

Girls Talk! theme today: My favorite gift

There's a saying that goes, "Everything else you grow out of, but you never recover from childhood." (Beryl Bainbridge)

I agree!

Take the case of my favorite gift ever. It was a Mickey Mouse watch. My parents (who are my first God-given precious gifts) gave it to me as gift for my 7th birthday. I walked into my Grade 1 class on that fateful day and feeling that I was only wearing two things: my happy grin and my new and sparkling Mickey Mouse watch. LOL.

Several other gifts followed, each of which are meaningful. These include my engagement ring, which was given to me on my birthday, too. Then the gift of my husband, and then of my kids.

For more of favorite gifts, click HERE.

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Ruby Tuesday: Marriott Hotel Manila Opens

Can you spot the ruby?

Marriott Hotel Manila opens at the Newport City Complex, Pasay City. I was invited for the media launch last month and I was impressed by the design and style of the hotel as well as the friendly staff. They maintain a Spirit of Service every day.

The buffet lunch (or dinner) was filling and delicious, too. The Marriott Café is bright, bold and upbeat. This modern all-day dining restaurant captivates food lovers with its engaging open-theatre kitchens. Indulge from the vast sumptuous buffet of local and international favorites or order from the equally irresistible a la carte menu. The Cafe is now offering a 50% off the dinner and lunch buffet until November 30, 2009. If you're in Manila, you can still catch this promo.

The hotel is also offering a 50% discount on their standard rooms. So why don't you check out the hotel and spend some ruby evening there. ;)

For more Ruby Tuesday, click HERE.

No Boundaries Sleeveless Shirts

I bought these No Boundaries shirts in the tiangge (flea market) near our church for two for Php180. I bought 2 pairs. Isn't it a real bargain? :D

They are made of soft cotton. Very comfy and perfect as house clothes. Actually, you can also use them as undershirt and wear it when you go malling or just running errands.

If they have other colors, I'd probably bought some more pieces. When I took this photo, I was wearing the pink one. ;)

Check out your tiangges---you know they sprout during this Christmas season---for No Boundaries shirts.

The Good Ole Reliable SM Parisian Shoes

I have not shopped for shoes for quite a while now. And being a lover of shoes, I know my mom would be surprised about this. But I still have good serviceable shoes, though, so why buy some more? (Must be old age sinking in now. ~ lol~)

Anyway, I always wanted to have those ballet flat shoes that would look good on me, and are comfortable to wear. I always go for the comfortable shoes. Those that I see and like don't really look good on me.

Then one day, I decided to check out SM Makati for their shoes. I headed on to their Parisian brands and voila found these two here:


They are so comfy and very affordable! So I grabbed two pairs. I would have wanted a brown one, too, but the color didn't have my size. With these two colors, I'm happy happy!

SM Parisian brands are good, too. These are the kind of shoes that you can wear and change anytime. ;)

The arc bobs against a god.

My Favorite Pastime

My favorite pastime is reading books!

That's why my favorite places in the malls are bookstores: National Bookstore, FullyBooked, Powerbooks, A Different Bookstore, and Bibliarch. Of course, I also check out Book Sale, Books for Less, and even that Diplomat stall in Farmer's Plaza before. LOL.

I check out books online too. I go to Amazon.com, too, for books, especially for biographies and memoirs.

And eBay.ph and Avalon.ph. ;) If you're fond of books like me, check out those sites.

More Girls Talk! HERE.

Get Laud! Online

I somehow see, albeit unconsciously, the rise of the GetLaud! brand. I first came to know about the brand through the tiangges (flea markets). Then from the flea markets, it established small outlets in small malls and MRT stations. The next thing I know the brand has put up shops in big malls such as SM and Robinson's.

And the latest development I know about the brand is that it's now online!

It always makes me happy to see a small business thrive and grow. GetLaud! clothing is of good quality and affordable, too. If only I could fit in most of their dresses! You see, many of their dresses are free size, and I don't fit in free sizes. Unfortuately!

In any case, I wish Get Laud! more success. :)

Thanks to PinayAds for the heads up on this.

Ruby Tuesday: Bench at Glorietta 5

When shops, like Bench at the photo above, go on sale, they always use a red banner. I like how the red stands out from the reflected trees of the glass windows. That's the thing about the color red - it stands out. :)

Bench shops can be found in ground floor of Glorietta 5, 2/L of Glorietta 3 for the Bench underwear fashion. Bench can also be found in SM Malls, Robinson Malls, and other Ayala Malls all over the country.

For more Ruby Tuesday, click HERE.

Kris Aquino for Philip Stein

Philip Stein picks Kris Aquino to endorse their products. I heard Kris thanking Philip Stein before, but it is a big step in the right direction for the company and an honor to this country to have Corazon Aquino, the country's former president and Kris's mom, as the theme for its latest watches.

If I could afford a Philip Stein, I'd grab one. :)

Ruby Tuesday: Chili's Bar & Grill in Greenbelt 5

Can you spot the ruby amidst the yellow lights?

That's the signage of Chili's Bar & Grill in Greenbelt 5, Makati City. One of my favorite restos because food is yummy, comes in big serving, and the place is cool and comfy. :)

For more Ruby Tuesday, click HERE.

Location:
Chili's Bar & Restuarant is at the 2nd level of Greenbelt 5. It's on the side of GB 5 that is nearer Greenbelt 1. It's right next to the elevators and escalators on that side. So you can't miss it! ;)

Be Fit and Wear These Brands

Be fit and get to wear these brands. How?

Join Nestlé Fitnesse’s 14 Days to Show off Your Shape challenge.

The Bib Necklace

I think this is a new trend. I see it even incorporated in a dress. If I had a longer neck, I'd love to wear this bib necklace, too. ;)

Celebrities I like who wore bib necklaces with their gowns: Nicole Kidman and Keri Russell.


Photos grabbed from Stylefeeder blog and IAmFashion blogspot.