I have been diagnosed with Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP). This is an autoimmune disease. This is further complicated by my pre-existing conditions of being asthmatic, being allergic to a lot of things, among others. Plus, I have a tendency to retain more water and gain weight because of my ITP medication. As a consequence, I have to change my life. Totally! Here is a list of things I am not allowed to have, eat, or do: prolonged exposure to sun stress poor diet or not eating on time coffee hot food and drinks chicken shrimps and crabs salty foods smoke and cigarette smoke alcoholic drinks nuts dirt and dust pollen large crowds sick or sickly people infections massage, facial, manicure, pedicure, and hair treatments things that will cause me to bruise, bleed, or get injured such as sharp corners, sharp objects, and heavy things lack of sleep I have to avoid these for at least a month. Plus, I'd have to wear a mask when I go out in public or get exposed to people. Yeah, I know. I won't have a life anymore. PFT! The only good news, the best news is... I'm alive. :) If all goes well…
Month: August 2010
I Try
I used to really love Macy Gray's I Try, though I couldn't relate to what the song is saying. But now I do and I love the song more than ever. The song captures so perfectly how I have been living my life the past few months. It's about trying to move on and forget a past love. Sing it with me all yeah broken-hearted friends... "I try to say goodbye and I choke, Try to walk away and I stumble." My absolute favorite is the part that goes: I may appear to be free But I'm just a prisoner of your love And I may seem all right and smile when you leave But my smiles are just a front Just a front, hey I play it off, but I'm dreaming of you And I'll try to keep my cool, but I'm feenin' I try to say goodbye and I choke Try to walk away and I stumble Though I try to hide it, it's clear My world crumbles when you are not here Goodbye and I choke I try to walk away and I stumble Though I try to hide it, it's clear My world crumbles when you…
Avida Towers Launch at Global City
Last month, Avida Land Corp. launched the Avida Towers at Global City. It is the company's entry into one of the most popular and prestigious pieces of real estate in the Philippines. Ayala Land, Inc., Avida's mother company, were well-represented by Antonio Aquino and Bobby Dy. They were joined by Avida Land's Leo Montenegro and Chris Maglanoc, as they celebrated the launch with music, wine, food, and other treats. Entertainment was provided by The Company, one of the most-enduring vocal groups in the country. They were joined by Aries Sales and Princess Velasco as they serenaded the crowd during the fun-filled celebration. A grand audio-visual presentation of the facilities, amenities, and features of Avida Towers was the highlight of the launch. As a prime address in the Bonifacio Global City, Avida Towers was designed around the philosophy of "Live, Work, Play." Centered on beautiful homes, Avida Towers also boast of exciting amenities and accessibility and proximity to the Bonifacio Global City's establishments such as those at the Bonifacio High Street and Serendra. Avida Towers is just one of the high rise home projects of Avida Land, Inc. Their other projects are located in Makati, Alabang, and Cebu. To have a…