I Love Spa
Saturday, July 29th, 2006:: As a surprise on our one year dating anniversary, David took me to Aquaterra Spa in Laguna Beach. I’ve never gotten spa treatments that top-notch before. So thanks to David, now I’m too stuck up to try anything less. That session added 10 years to my life. Everything was so calming: the soft, zen-like music… the aromatic oils… Even our masseuses ("therapists" is what they call themselves) spoke in really soothing voices, only whenever they absolutely MUST say anything (like asking me to flip over). Mostly they’re silent, which I totally enjoy.
The place itself, which btw is really beautiful, is like a world separated from the evilness of the outside. After the massage, we hung out at the spa, sitting by the fireplace in our robes munching on 3-4 helpings of peanuts and dried fruits (I was hungry). Speaking of robes, mine was the size of a yeti and went down to my ankles. The sandals were Godzilla’s. I pretty much felt like a kid.
This was us, after reluctantly leaving the spa, at the hotel adjacent to the spa. It’s right by the water!
I recommend this kind of gesture as an anniversary thing. It’s quite original (to me, at least) and definitely holds more intrinsic value than, let’s say, a Prada purse. I gave David a booklet that I designed. What’s in it, of course, is nothing that would be your business. =p I hope he sees more value in the booklet, rather than the wireless mouse (the other present).
Note: The mouse was a back-up, in case the booklet fails to please. (Because guys appreciate things they can actually use, like electronics.) Just kidding… It wasn’t a back-up — he needed a new mouse.
:: I love the fair! There’s so many fun things to do!
Went to OC Fair. Rides were great, food was wickedly awesome, and there were farm animals plus their cute babies!
I discovered that sheep like to be petted — they’re soooo lovable! Now I understand why shepherds in Biblical times would go find a lost sheep to the most dangerous places, or face bears to save them. I also saw piglets, still pink, sleeping and having little spasms like they’re having a bad dream. Very cute.
Went on a rollercoaster, the ferris wheel, ski-lift, and a murderous device that swung us back and forth, up and up, until we were suspended upside down for 4 seconds that felt like 4 hours. That was the worst feeling in the world (used to think it’s loneliness, but not anymore). I was screaming the whole ride and had my eyes closed 99% of the time. I found out afterwards that I also cried: my eyeliner ran everywhere and I probably looked like a raccoon.
Anyway, admission was FREE because their computers were down! That kind of luck NEVER happens to me!
This was my dinner — turkey leg and a half-eaten mound of curly fries. Pic is disappointing because the turkey leg’s supposedly the size of my head.
:: Is everyone excited for another MVB section? Ladies, have pens or pencils ready!
I’ve been asked to be not too specific in describing the coveted MVBs, to avoid giving away their identities. I shall do that.
This one profile is very special and I’m not just talking about his pharaoh-esque features. (heh heh)
- This Bachelor’s purpose in life is to make sure the people he cares about are well taken care of.
- He commits to help anyone, not just those he likes. And he helps whole-heartedly, never giving half-efforts.
- He loves animals (cue ladies: "Awwwwwwwww").
- If you’re with him and you two are about to get mugged in dark alleys, don’t you worry, because he will protect you with biceps (or triceps or whatever) that are toned from working out at least twice a week and lifting weights as heavy as.. hmm, trucks.
- If you’re not picky about the appearance of food, you will be perfectly happy with his cooking. Even though a dish may look like it dropped out of a Pennsylvanian cow’s behind, do not judge it by that — it will taste delicious.
- He’s a hard worker, very likable, and always cheerful. I don’t think he has enemies.
- The only downside to him is.. *sigh* *shake head* …..he plays WarCraft. But don’t let that discourage you, because you CAN save him from that dreadful black-hole-of-time. He’s not a heavyweight fanatic. Yet.
So how ’bout that? If you like what you’re reading, hurry — applications are still available.
:: Do you ever use Yahoo!Answers?
You should. I ask them very important questions of life and get, like, 16 answers in 5 minutes. I asked things like, if those mystery shopper things are for real. (Combined answer was: "Yes but it’s not really worth the effort and gas money if you’re not a hard-core shopper.")
I also asked for opinions on what to give boyfriend on anniversary and got pretty diverse responses from girls, while guys were basically saying MP3 or PS2. -_-;
:: Has anyone else besides me tried the Chipotle pizza at California Pizza Kitchen? My mouth is watering just by thinking about it! I checked and found out that you Jakartans can also get a taste because CPK has two locations in Jakarta! I thought that was pretty interesting.
:: Mac users are such patient people. We get error messages all the time, like "We regret that Yahoo! Music videos are not currently supported for Macintosh" or Zwinky’s "We’re sorry - this feature is not compatible with Macs." And let’s not forget the "winks" we can’t receive even on our most recent version of MSN Messenger.
I guess PC people do that to us on purpose because they hate the fact that our computers look 10,000,000 times nicer than theirs.
:: Watch this video of a friendship of a rooster and a cat — so adorable.
:: I used to think those photos on magazines were authentic and therefore the subjects of the photographs were actually better-looking than us regular humans. No cellulites, wrinkles, blemishes, oil shine…
But as it turns out, nobody on this earth is perfect! Really! And there’s no such thing as perfect cover-up cosmetics or perfect photography technique either! Those sneaky magazine people use PHOTOSHOP! Check out this website, go to "portfolio > before/after"… you’ll be shocked. And somewhat happy. Because we’re not uglier than them afterall.
