tastecentral.com rocks!

I've been wanting to try tastecentral.com but can't seem to for some reasons. Then one midnight I can't sleep I checked the site and Kitkat flavors popped at my screen: Matcha and Strawberry! I could not believe my eyes! I've been wanting to try these Japanese versions of Kitkat. I got one for each flavor. Next morning I realized a box of each flavor will not be enough for me and my hunnybunny so I emailed the taste central team if I can still add a few more boxes to save P1oo on shipping. Someone called me that afternoon and said they can do that for me. They even put back one (1) last stock of Strawberry Kitkat just for me (or for someone else if I had been so slow then and so unlucky lol) but luckily I was able to put the last re-stocked Strawberry Kitkat in my cart and checked out. *sigh, relief* After a day or two, I got a text from taste central that my parcel will be home soon. Lemme just emphasize on the chic text/s I got...

"Oh, WOW! You're thee best, Michelle! We looove! Okay, expect your luscious Kitkat boxes delivered ta-day."

"Just in: awarded your account with P1oo in credits! More retail therapy! :)"

"Hi Michelle! Got your email. Relax! He didn't get lost, he just wanted to know how to get there. But don't worry, we're on it. Your Kitkat will be just fine in spite of the summer heat--promise! Shall text you when Kitkat is on the way :)"

...after a few hours
"Hi Michelle! Delicious news: your to-die-for Kitkat Green Tea + Strawberry is NOW officially coming your way! Nom. Nom. Nom. xoxo Taste Central"

She is so coooool! Taste central responds in a flash! Brownie points for a.) for addressing me with my real name, makes it more of a friendly conversation b.) for such a lively convo/ texts c.) for using luscious, delicious, and such that made me even more excited to receive my Kitkat d.) for the ' :) ' e.) for reassuring me that everything will be A.OK and f.) for keeping her promise: to text me when my Kitkat is on the way--which most customer care DO NOT do (updating).

Okay..so manong LBC was here around 'juan de la cruz' time and he gave this to our maid

My Kitkats came in two small Taste Central boxes that go well with our table runner LOL

Ta-da!

The delivery receipt is as sosy as the customer care who assisted me. It looks like an invitation, makes me want to buy from them mooooore! Cuteness overload!

Then there are my Kitkats

Four boxes, two for each flava Green Tea and Strawberry!

Never will I ever regret trying out Taste Central. They have the best customer service and products which we can rarely find around the Metro. Wish they will never omit the envelope idea and that they will never get tired of having such energy when relating to their customers.

Taste Central Curators Inc. 

Unit 1508 Cityland 10 Tower 2, 154 HV Dela Costa Street, Makati 1227

tastecentral.com

On my second shot of Luprolex

I thought I was okay with the treatment as I did not feel a thing on my first shot but later did I know after the second shot that I am starting to feel different. My back hurts most of the day and never a miss at night! The agony of not being able to sleep well at night and the not-good mornings I welcome. The backpain is accompanied by nausea most of the time. I feel like I wanted to vomit because of the back pain. I was advised before that I need to take lots of calcium and I don't know if drinking milk tea even helps since I don't really drink milk. Even sitting up straight doesn't lessen the pain neither lying flat on the floor nor putting any fcuking anything at my back! Did I mention that sometimes I can even feel the pain up to my neck? I feel so sick. I just wish this treatment and its effects will end right at this very moment! Hot flushes--doubled by the summer heat- is like being punished for being a sinner all my life. Its like God threw me down hell to burn! burn! burn! I also noticed I often have mood swings. One second I'm happy next I am mad, I just can't control the roller coaster of emotions! And who suffers most? mi amore! The only good thing about Luprolex is that I am losing weight no matter how much I eat. Yes, I don't have to worry about counting calories nor gaining weight every morning! I'm normally 48-49 kg but every morning when I weigh my weight drops to 45-46 kg! But God, I'd rather jog 30mins every morning than feel this terrible! This Wednesday I will be having my last shot of Luprolex. I can't wait to finish this treatment!!!

HAPPINESS is one of the things I wish for on my bday!

Yes, I am wishing for happiness on my birthday. Or at least a discount voucher to get one! Happiness, contrary to what most people say, can be bought in-store or online from http://renegadefolk.com - a local store showcasing proud Philippine-made shoes, bags and accessories. Last night I bought my first ever pair of Renegade Folk flats, a P399 worth leather and plastic combi flats (Closer Than This Gold & Black). And upon browsing their site I found my 'Happiness', and I am lusting over it. Black looks very sexy!

Renegade Folk

http://renegadefolk.com

+63 927 7410056

Kraft easy mac!

Indeed, easy to prepare!

The cheese sauce.

Instructions.

The uncooked macaroni.

The uncooked macaroni with 2/3 cup water.

Microwave-ing for 3.5-4 minutes.

The cooked macaroni.

Cheese powder on top.

Ta-da! Easy mac, yo!

Creamy and not too salty like local brand mac & cheese! Around P400 for 18packs easy mac sachets, cheaper than buying them in cups! Cups are preferable if you are taking them in campings or outings though.

I'm down to my 3rd and last shot of Luprolex!

For everyone's knowledge I was operated last October-November for having ovarian cysts or for some they call it "chocolate cysts". I was alarmed by the extreme menstrual pains I had been experiencing for some years which started when I was in college around 2008. I only paid much attention to it when one day while I was walking, the pain was too extreme i had to stop and hold my breath because even breathing intensifies the pain. I went to my mom's OB-GYN and doctora suggested I should have an ultrasound.

The ultrasound/s or UTZ

UTZ itself is a pain in the arse, literally. They'll have the probe inserted into the rectum. It was so painful, but tolerable, but really painful. lol. Slight bleeding is normal because of course your ass is not used to having some visitors, unless you do have visitors often he he he. I had it twice, but I didn't get use to the feeling. Results showed I had company in my left and right ovaries. Mom and dad- alarmed!!!

Doctora's suggestions

Dra said I had them too early. Women usually get these companies during menopausal age, sheez I might be menopausal, explains why I often start the fight with hunnybunny!!! Anyway, she said I can choose from different options,

-Surgery

Mom and dad's choice because in here we can be sure all the cysts will be removed.  Papa said we can opt for the laparoscopic procedure- less pain, less complication, faster recovery. The only downside of laparoscopic surgery is the price which of course is not my problem anymore but of papa's!

-Luprolex therapy

All my relatives didn't want me to take this option because of all the side effects this therapy can bring. Surprisingly, even though we opted for the lap surgery I still needed three shots of this ha ha ha! P8000.00 per shot.

-Have a baby

Honestly I want this but then again I have to consider my hunnybunny's dream of becoming a doctor so, sorry baby not now, not yet. I want this option because as what some say, we might regret if one day when we're ready and want to have a family already but we can't conceive anymore.

Pre and intra-operation

All I remember was I was so anxious. A lot of 'what ifs' running on my mind. What if- I had to much anesthesia and wouldn't wake anymore, they put urinary catheter while i'm awake, I don't remember my loved ones anymore when I wake up after the operation he he he. There was a slight delay in my operation schedule because of my asthma. They say they hear some wheezes and they can't go on with the operation because my lungs might not make it blah blah. The morning of my operation, I almost cried. I was watching my door and was hoping that no OR nurses will come, but they did. While on the wheelchair I kept on praying to God, Lord diyoskopo mahimatay na po sana ako! ha ha ha! While waiting in the OR there were two ladies, late adult, who were chatting. I didn't even bother to make friends with them because I was too nervous. lol. On the OR table, I was lying on the table for almost 30 mins. I was shaking and my anxiety raised to the highest possible ha ha ha then came the Anesthesiologist. She noticed I was shaking and said, "Ang tagal ni dra mo. Oh bakit ka nanginginig? Kinakabahan? O sige lalagyan na kita anesthesia, patutulugin na kita." And I remember I cried hahaha. They injected a cloudy white solution and a yellow fluid all at the same time directly on my veins through the IV site. I remember how painful it was, running down my arms, I even smelled the strong odour of the solution, I looked up the light and counted 1, 2 before 3 I was knocked off already ha ha. I was unconscious 9;30H, by 13:30H I was in the recovery room high and groggy! I remember some nurses talking to me and I was trying to talk but only alien sounds came out. then I fell asleep again. I was back to my room by 16:30H.

Post-op

I had limited movements, I vomited thrice and still sleepy. I also noticed I had shallow breaths. A day after operation, my urinary cath was removed- it wasn't painful at all. I spent another 2 days and went home.

Dra said I still need Luprolex. I had my first shot last January 20, second last February 20 and I am down to my last shot on March 20! The Luprolex indeed has a lot of side effects. I noticed i became moody, oftentimes depressed, my back hurts, I feel dehydrated, I feel hot most of the day and worst of all, nauseous.  After the Luprolex treatment, Id be on pills for the rest of my life hehe until we decide to have a baby. There'd be 2 months rest from pills after 6 straight months on pills dra explained so my ovaries will not forget its reproductive functions.

I am now worried. What if we will not be gifted with children? I love kids.