Random Thursday

Today is Thursday and I’m feeling a little sad. I’m not sure if it’s because of the gloomy weather or because Mike is going out to visit Mama E, my mother-in-law. Don’t get me wrong; of course I want him to visit his mom. I’m just probably going to miss him.  I know... I know... arte because Mike and I are together almost 24/7, but we have so much fun together that it’s hard not to be with him even for a day.

I'm happy that we still enjoy each other's company even after being together for 7 years.  We even make sure to have a weekly “coffee date” at Seattle’s Best in Bonifacio High Street every week. He said this should be our quality time together and “talk” – like we haven’t had enough talking! Haha! It’s a plus that we make each other laugh. I often tell him I’m so glad he has a good sense of humor and he’d say it’s a good thing I have something in between my ears. Life would’ve been so dull without each other!

Anyway, he promised to make me pancakes for breakfast using the sugar-free syrup we bought from Rustan’s Supermarket two weeks ago. Since he’ll be out today, I guess I’ll have to wait until tomorrow.  Have I told you he makes the best tacos? Such a spoiled wife, aren't I? =)

Bills, Bills, Bills

Don't you sometimes wish you have parents who are willing to provide for you even if you're already married? Don't you just wish you live with your parents rent-free or better yet give you a house of your own? Don't you just wish all you need to think about is where your next travel destination is going to be? I do! I do! I do! But then again, what will that do to my self-esteem? When Mike and I decided to live together (yes, we did before marriage -- no judging! ), we wanted to test if we're going to be on each other's nerves or we'll do just fine. We did well as a result. We're still married aren't we? We realized, though, that independence is not as easy as it sounds. It entails  working our butts off. But waking up in an apartment you own with a husband sleeping beside you makes you realize you may not have everything you want but you definitely have everything you need. Working hard for something is definitely rewarding. Try it! =) 

Will be going back to my check book and my bills now. In just a blink of an eye,  I'm going to have to do this again next month. Yikes! 

Don't worry, we'll explain why we decided to live together first before getting married. On my next post, I promise. Toodles! =)

Bitter Sweet Diet

After so many pricking, I return to Dr. Litonjua's clinic for the test results the very next day. The verdict?

My eyes almost popped out of their socket after hearing Low Purine Diet and No Source of Simple Sugar. Ano daw? Sheeeeeet!  For those who don't know my eating habit, it's appetizer (sweets) - meal - dessert (obviously, sweets). This means a big NO to all the items below! OMGeeeeeeeee! 

The first few days were hard. Everytime I beg Mike to allow me eat some of my remaining stash of sweets, he threatens to tell my Tita about it. Balasubas! No loyalty. LOL!

On my 5th day, imagine my happYness when my good friend Joan left this for me at the lobby when I got home! They are SUGAR FREE! I hear angels singing! OA! Hahaha! Gone in 60 seconds. Mas OA! Hahaha!

Seriously, ang sarap. Salamat bakla! Happy tummy!!! 

When it rains, it pours: Goiter & Diabetes

I think God has so much faith in me that he showered me with two additional gifts (aside from my heart condition) : Yes, I have just been diagnosed with goiter and diabetes. 

When it rains, it pours. Sheeeeet!

Aside from my bulging eyes which is an obvious symptom of a thyroid problem, I really didn't expect that I had goiter. It has been a while since I've been experiencing symptoms of thyroid problems but I just ignore them. I am weak most days. I quickly get tired. I can usually work 8 hours a day but I notice it gets shorter and shorter. Sometimes, I work for 3 hours but it feels like I've been working for 10. There were even days when I can't lift my arm. That's how weak I got. It frustrates me. What my mind wants to do, my body can't handle. Mike was worried. One day, Mike said we should make a pact -- we agreed to start taking care of our health for each other's sake. 

Fine. 

So Mike enrolled himself to the gym. Three weeks after that, I decided to finally see Dr. Augusto Litonjua with the help of my Tita Jem. She promised to be with me every step of the way. All my love for you, Tita! Good luck sa bulsa!

He was known to be really sungit and strict so I was a bit scared. But when I finally met him, he was very serious but with a dash of sarcasm and sense of humor. I loved him right away! When asked why I haven't seen my endocrinologist for more than a year, I told him (aside from the financial factor -- in my mind lang)  that I didn't want to add on my already plenty of medicines. To which he replied, "Hija, pasalamat ka may gamot pa na pwedeng inumin para sa sakit mo. Yung ibang tao, kahit gano kayaman, wala nang gamot na pwede para sa sakit nila." 

Oo nga naman.

Don't you just love him? I do! More so because I found out that he is one of the best if not the best in his field. After all, he is not called "The Father of Philippine Endocrinology" for nothing.