A Laid Back Afternoon w/ Celebrity Nails

(Late post)

It was my 2nd time to call for Celebrity Nails. I wanted Mama to try them out, too, so I took advantage recently just after my first round of chemo, because she stayed in our house for 2 nights.

Sabine had to go ahead, as always. If not, I would never hear the end of it. I'd rather let her go first so that I can get my mani, pedi and massage/foot spa in peace :)

The girls always gladly oblige, but I give them a little extra each time and I make sure Sabine uses my own nail polish to avoid be charged.

Then finally it was time for Mama and I to relax! They start you off with a foot soak in warm water.

No nail or cuticle murdering here. The girls are really thorough yet gentle. I can fall asleep if I want to, because I don't feel like I need to be up to watch their every move.

The nail polish selection is modest, which is how I want it. I don't want too many shades to choose from, it becomes more difficult for me!

I ended up choosing a really safe shade of pink (it appears to be beige, but it's not). Zoya's Pandora. Like!

I also always get 30 minutes of foot and leg reflexology after the pedi OR a foot spa when needed. My total expense for this home service pampering session is P700 before tips. If you don't feel the need for a massage, subtract about P250. I don't think it's too much to pay, for the convenience of not leaving your home, getting stuck in traffic and looking for parking space. 

Go to their Facebook page to get their contact details and look at their packages

CELEBRITY NAILS

Since this is a late post, I'm now due for a mani-pedi. They're coming tonight :) 

Make That Change - Which is the lesser evil?

This is a really insightful article I found. I was excited while going through it and maybe you'll have fun trying to guess the answers, too. While more and more people are eating healthy, not everyone does. So if you've vowed to be careful about what you eat but get invited to a party where a whole spread of sinful food is served, what do you do? 

Good question!
If faced with these food choices, which do you think is the lesser evil?

I had fun going through these photos and making guesses with N.

A hotdog or a hamburger?
Answer : the hamburger

Even if the hotdog is the fat-free type, the salt content will be a bit too much. Salt will raise the blood pressure and everyone knows that's bad for the heart.

Potato Salad or Coleslaw?

Answer : Coleslaw

Coleslaw is about 80% cabbage. It is a cruciferous vegetable (never heard of that classification before) and can help protect against cancer. Potato Salad has just too much calories, fat and sodium.

Fried Chicken or Steak?

Answer : Steak (N and I both got this right!)

With all the fat on the fried chicken, the red meat still wins this round. It's still a source of protein and iron. When taken in moderation, it can't be so threatening. The fried chicken breast, on the other hand, contains about 728 calories (YIKES!!!) and 37 grams of fat (GULP!!!).

Barbecue Sauce or Ketchup?

Answer : Ketchup

It has fewer calories and less salt

Sweet Tea or Soda?

Answer : Sweet Tea

But the article says, if you have to choose Sweet Tea, it's better if it's homemade. If it's commercial or store-bought tea, you'll be better off ditching both these choices and going for plain old water.

Peanuts or Chips:

Answer : Peanuts

Peanuts are said to be more filling, so you'll eat less of them compared to the chips. Plus, peanuts contain fiber and protein.

Brownie or Chocolate Chip Cookie?

Answer : Chocolate Chip Cookie (Yay!!!)

This one's something I'm hearing for the first time. When it comes to dessert, you're better off choosing the smaller-sized one. In this case, choose the cookie if it's the regular sized kind and not the giant ones.

From among all of the above, I'm probably going to have the most difficult time with the drinks and dessert. Sweet tooth, kawawa ka naman, I'm gonna have to starve you from now on! 

But isn't this article so helpful? 

Source (including photos) : www.ivillage.com

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Classes in De Lasalle University Taft Avenue will be suspended for two weeks starting tomorrow, following a confirmed case of H1N1 virus on campus.

I'm glad my girls both got their flu shots recently.

Read more about it HERE.