Chatime Milk Tea! Mmmmm.... My Favorite!

I'm not a tea drinker before I tasted my very first milk tea at Happy Lemon. I did like their variety of milk teas, until I discovered Chatime. It was one hot afternoon in Makati as I was on my way to meet some friends in Glorietta 4 and I saw a long line at Chatime as I got out of Landmark. Curious why the queue was so long, I looked at their variety of drinks.

Hmmmm... Well, they have quite a variety on the menu so I tried their Taro Pudding. Taro is my all-time favorite anyway, so I know I wouldn't go wrong with ordering that.

It was really good! The pudding gave more creaminess to the taro milk tea. Plus it was just the right amount of sweetness for me; I've tried other milk teas and some are way too sweet for me. I downed the whole thing so fast and on my last sip, I wanted more! LOL! I'm in milk tea heaven! :)

I will definitely keep on coming back at Chatime. This is now my new favorite milk tea place. Love it! :

Chatime location in Makati:
   2/F Landmark Bridgeway
   Makati Ave., Ayala Center, Makati

My Acne Treatment Experience

I have long been waiting to share my experience but had no chance since I didn't have a blog! ;) Anyways, it's a very long and tedious journey for me, from my mid-teens to my early-20's. Of course when you're young, you just believe your older relatives about their regimens when they were younger. My grandma told me that she used boiled guava leaves and applied them on her face and that dried her pimples. I tried it and because I have very sensitive skin, I ended up burning my face! Oh well... Then an aunt told me that she used Perla soap as facial soap. I was very doubtful about it, but since my mom egged me to try it since it helped my aunt, plus it's cheaper than going to buy those expensive creams or even go to the dermatologist, I tried it, and ended up with a lot more pimples. These and some other stuff over the counter and nothing seemed to help.

This is a photo of my cheek when I was a senior in college. Not a good sight, I know.

When I already have some financial ability to go see a dermatologist on my own, I went to Dr. Margaret Corcoran as per recommendation of a friend who was her patient as well. She was very nice and accommodating and very patient in explaining to me how acne comes about and the treatment options. I had acne facials, acne cure light treatments, and numerous acne injections. She gave me toners, gels and creams. She also gave me Acnotin capsules which is an Isotretinoin. Plus she advised me to sleep at least 6 hours each night and limit my intake of fried foods, spicy foods, sweets, nuts and starchy foods.

After 2 months, my skin was cleared of big pimples. This is a photo of my cheek now:

I'm currently undergoing scar treatments with Dr. Corcoran every month. I have some deep scars, but I know that with Dr. Corcoran's able hands, I will have way better skin. I will update you on the results soon. 

Dr. Corcoran's rates are very reasonable. Plus she is a real dermatologist. Try it out and see if Dr. Corcoran is the right dermatologist for you. 

Her clinic details:

   CorDerm Advanced Dermatology and Laser Center

   Suite 1502 Medical Plaza Makati, Amorsolo corner dela Rosa St., Makati City

   Phone: 8088140, 0917-9579335

   Open: Monday to Saturday 11-7pm

   Website: www.corderm.com

El Rio Y Mar Resort - A Review

This review is long overdue! Well, I haven't had a blog before, so I guess it's understandable. ;)  Me and my friends went to El Rio Y Mar last month and it was such an awesome experience. I've heard about the beauty of Palawan and my friends and I have been planning on going there. And it's a bonus that we're able to book at El Rio Y Mar.

A gathering of staff members greeted us on the jetty, singing and clapping their welcome song. We were presented with bright red mocktails and guided down the jetty to our room.

Our room was very nice. We had a nice view over the water. The room was cool and clean with fresh hibiscuses scattered around the bathroom, really romantic. 

The views from the top of the hill behind the resort were so awe-inspiring. We were surrounded by beaches, rivers, and lush green hills, so much in contrast to Metro Manila. It's so pristine and so peaceful. We snorkeled around the jetty and we saw a variety of tropical fish, turtles and corals. We indulged ourselves at the spa with facials and foot massages.

The staff are very attentive and accommodating. They even have a working in-house clinic. When my friend got a bad asthma attack, their in-house nurse took care of her and provided good medical care.

Overall, it was a great experience. I will definitely come back to El Rio Y Mar!

El Rio Y Mar's details:
   Barangay San Jose, Coron, Busuanga, Palawan
   Phone: 0920-9515009, +632-6683929