By J, on January 28th, 2010
When I saw this Saks Fifth email on my in-box today, I couldn’t get my mind off these beauties.
I guess, it’s about time to start shopping for these Spring must-haves. February is just about here and it is the right time to grab a pair. I already browsed through the collection and I can’t wait to head out to the store to fit and get the two pairs that I really heart. It is very seldom for me to buy footwear online. I’m ‘Mrs. Bigfoot’ and I’m very particular on how a shoe fits on me.
At Saks, once I phone my personal shopper, she gets the specific styles that I want, and they are ready for when I make my appointment, then I fit, decide and buy. Through the years, I have a certain comfort level when I’m shopping at Saks Fifth Avenue. This started when I said my first hello here in New York and it’s always been like that. Although, I still find myself going to Bergdorf Goodman, Barney’s and other good department stores here for merchandise that Saks don’t have in stock. But if you ask me which store I feel most comfortable in – that is none other than Saks.
By J, on January 26th, 2010
Yesterday’s rain and windy conditions wreaked havoc around New York. Our weather here has been totally unpredictable, and although we have above normal temperatures, the weather is unsettled. It’s a good thing that I didn’t go out as I don’t want my colds to turn for the worse. In fact, I’m now feeling a lot better as compared to Sunday’s heavy congestion.
I found myself baking again yesterday; this time, it was not for us but for my husband – to bring to work. I have initially planned for him to bring a couple of home-baked cakes last Christmas but because of over-abundance of sweets in his office at that time, he convinced me not to add to it. It turned out to be a wise move because with the overflowing quantity, they actually just finished everything last week.
I haven’t been working in my kitchen for almost seven weeks already. It didn’t feel right. I made two cakes, and even if they were not that complicated to make I was dead tired and I badly wanted to get a massage after. I was standing far too long and it’s something that I haven’t done in a long time. No, I don’t think I would need something like a spine surgery Mexico (I heard they have an affordable international patient program). That would be over-acting to even think about that. All I’m saying is that, I feel like a newbie in the kitchen, having been detached from it in almost seven weeks.
By J, on January 23rd, 2010
One day of running around got me my sniffles. Thursday was a very hectic day for me, as I was tasked to check out several places for our big project – the project that is currently ongoing but still stuck. I didn’t think it was going to be this hard but as it is, even with the current scenario, that perfect match is hard to come by.
The dry indoor air is not helping my condition even with the humidifier on. I’m clogged up. While writing this post, I have on the side the different auto insurance quotes that I printed, but it’s hard to concentrate. This has to be reviewed and a decision has to be made because Cordie’s insurance is expiring this March. We have ample time, anyway.
It’s time to fold up. I think I need to rest my eyes. It does not help that I’m in front of the laptop. That heated mattress pad on our bed is waving at me.
By J, on January 23rd, 2010
I lost the enthusiasm, I stopped juicing! I have written about it here four months ago and I was very enthusiastic about my juicing machine – Jack Lallane power juicer.
What gives? It’s the clean up. I must admit that I didn’t do much research before I bought it unlike my purchase of Dolan Designs sconces.
I was lucky enough to have bought it from Costco so I was able to return it without any hassle even after a few months of use. I didn’t like the idea of having to disassemble the blade every after use to clean it thoroughly.
For now, juicing has to stop, and after trying a power juicer I can’t see myself going back to my manual juicer. Instead, I’m eyeing to get a Vita-Mix: the multi purpose machine. I will ensure to do my homework on this purchase, as it is not exactly that cheap.
Lesson learned: do your research!
By J, on January 23rd, 2010
With the rising medical costs here in the United States, has it ever crossed your mind to join the more than 2 million Americans that have already traveled out of the country for medical care?
Yes, medical tourism or medical travel has been on the rise and the market is expected to grow from $20 billion to $40 billion in the next few years. It’s a fact that there are hospitals in countries outside the United States that can provide high standard of medical care at prices lower than local facilities. Whether it’s dental care, weight loss surgery, orthopedic and cardiac care as well as stem cell procedures.
Should you consider such, it is highly imperative to do your homework thoroughly and peruse available health travel guides so that you can make a well-informed decision.
By J, on January 18th, 2010
All these years, I have been wondering if there is such a program that really delivers quick weight loss results. With a lot of friends and acquaintances aiming to shed off pounds the fast and easy way, I still have yet to hear from one of them getting awesome results.
Why? Because they always fall off the wagon. In such case, I think that it is not the program that is faulty, it is in the person. I can’t share my personal experience about this issue because I have been lucky enough in maintaining a healthy weight. I have to admit though, that my months of baking made me feel and look a lot heavier.
With our gourmet food home delivery now in place, I need not worry about preparing and cooking healthy meals. I just hope we’re not going to get tired of the taste of the different dishes. I don’t intend to go back to cooking. It’s just way too relaxing to just wait for the delivery.
By J, on January 16th, 2010
With our recent decision to opt for gourmet food delivery, I think I can be rest assured now that my unending search for the best fat burning exercise is over. What’s good about it is the fact that apart from significantly lesser fat and carbs intake, I can now better control my sodium intake.
As you are very well aware of, I have been battling hypertension for quite a few years, and I think I have found the solution to my uncontrolled sodium intake. With sensible exercise regimen, maybe one day I can finally withdraw my once a day anti-hypertensive pill.
The foods we have are nowhere close to bland, but because of my specifications, the Chef have everything tailor-made and uses other seasonings to make my foods still great tasting.
I still get a fill of regular food on the weekends care of regular restaurant foods either dine-in or brought-in by my husband when I’m lazy to bundle up and head out the door. With this arrangement, I think I get the best of both worlds without having to slave myself in the kitchen.
By J, on January 16th, 2010
This is the proof that I haven’t cooked in four weeks.
(The leaves are even more robust now, because this pic was taken a week ago)
It will be five weeks of not cooking this Monday, because I want to really get slimquick. Huh????? No, I’m just kidding. I don’t need it, as I think I’m slim enough for my built. It’s just that my husband and I agreed to try a gourmet food delivery service. It’s been great so far, and we don’t feel starved at all.
The downside to it is that my freezer and pantry is filled to the brim. I should have planned way ahead and utilized what’s in my pantry before taking the plunge. I tell you, I enjoy this perk so much, that I’m afraid I won’t want to go back into cooking again. And yes, I completely stopped baking too. I still get my feel of decadent treats though on the weekends.
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