It's all about ME.

(blog originally posted on Oct 24)


I've been feeling pretty crummy all weekend, aside from the fact that physically I think my body was screaming for some rest, which was why I also got a bad cold and fever during the weekend. My body was aching so bad and I could feel the stress and tiredness just oozing out from my shoulders. I guess you could say I never really fully recovered from my first pregnancy... having 3 kids one after the other is no joke. I am still tired from those sleepless nights with my first child!

Anyway, at the spur of the moment I decided that it was time to have some quality ME time... even though it was just for 2 hours (I'm breastfeeding so I can't be away from Giovanni for long without my pump). Before I could change my mind, or before the kids could sense me heading out and stopping me, I rushed into the car and drove to the nearby mall. This 2-hour quality me time was just what I needed.

First on my agenda was to get a massage and get the ache out of my shoulders. Headed out to VIBES Massage. I think, by far, this was the best massage I ever had. NOTE: This is not for those looking for the 4-star treatment with scented oils, fluffy bathrobes and a free glass of iced tea. This is as good as it gets, honest to goodness, work those aching muscles out massage by the blind. It's quite a bargain for P275 for a 1 hour massage. 

After my 1-hour pleasure-torture massage I went to the newly opened Sbarro for a slice of pizza and some salad. Not exactly fine dining but it did the trick for me. There's nothing like comfort food when you don't want to feel guilty for eating carbs when you shouldn't. ha ha.

After I satisfied my stomach and eased the tension from my body, I then of course had to pass by the grocery... why is it that when you are a mommy and there is a grocery within a few walking steps, you just have to go in, look around and find something to buy? Go figure. Anyway, so I purchased a few goodies, staples if you will, that our home cannot be without... and some other items that I needed.

My kids are ADDICTED to chicken nuggets and chocolate pancakes. Cannot run out of those!! Plus bought some ready mix mashed potato for Santino to bring to school on wed... according to his diary, he has to bring mashed potato good for 3. I could make it from scratch but I do not want to stress myself with that since I just had a massage after all. I also bought some pandan mix and all-purpose cream since I am into making buco pandan now... have been craving for it ever since my mother-in-law made some. yum...

On another note, as I was busily checking out each row... I discovered that Kris A. and Sharon C. apparently even have a cookware line?! Medyo hindi masyado bagay kasi trying hard maging Martha S. sila pero the quality of the pots and pans look good... had to stop myself from getting one. Maybe next grocery trip.

All in all, it was a pretty great "me time." It just goes to show that we moms always have to have some sort of personal time away from the hustle and bustle of the family and running a household... and there's totally nothing wrong with taking a few hours or even a "day off." 3 kids and 4 years of marriage later, I've stopped feeling 'guilty' about leaving the kids at home or just shutting out for a few hours (just as long as you tell someone from your family that you are taking a 'break' so no one panics ;-)) for some much needed quality 'me time'... A perfect way to get rejuvenated and energized to resume 'supermommy' duties.