SKIN Dermatology & Laser Center’s Refirme Treatment

 

The Spa Wellness is one of my top three favorite spots to go to when I need a lush comfortable almost foolproof massage.  Last Saturday, I head to their Fort branch but instead of a relaxing massage, I visited their SKIN clinic.  With its award-winning pampering excellence and rejuvenation at its belt, The Spa Wellness has evolved its services with the opening of SKIN Dermatology & Laser Center.

 

Upon entering SKIN, you’ll feel instantly welcomed by its calming interiors and genuinely smiling receptionists.  I was 15 minutes early for my 12nn appointment, thank goodness for easy parking during weekends.  I was ushered to one of the rooms where I changed into the robe and relaxed my back on the reclining chair, sipping on The Spa’s signature ginger tea.

SKIN Dermatology & Laser Center offers several skin and body services that use state-of-the-art technology, under the care of certified dermatologists in a luxuriously relaxing spa setting.  While I wanted to try their Signature Skin Facial for deep cleansing, mild peel and facial massage to nourish my skin, I veered towards something more forward.  Refirme.  Suitable for my age if I’m trying to keep the concept of “30s as the new 20s.”

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The Tie That is Taiwan (Part 3 of 3)

Where did I leave off?  Oh that first evening with Jim at Xi Men Ding.  That was a good night to catch up and do a bit of shopping while trying out more of Taiwanese street food.

We’re “friends” shot

The “we sort of like each other” Shot

Jim recounts how Taiwan has been for him.  He moved there more than a year ago for work.  I remember we even threw a despedida for him and I kept teasing him about not bringing the album the group prepared for his departure.

 

Reminisce our cute Taiwan trip!  READ the story below:

The Tie That is Taiwan (Part 1 of 3)

The Tie That is Taiwan (Part 2 of 3)

Day 3, Monday

Ma Li restaurant Shabu Shabu, Chang Kai Shekand Fuxing Dinner

Staying up late the night before to pack and enjoy our midnight snacks from the streets of Taipei, we woke up leisurely on our last day.  Initially planned to go but eventually decided to skip Sun Yat Sen (SYS) Memorial Hall (our bus passed by it and didn’t give a huge impression on me) and Longshan Temple(you see one temple, you’ve seen them all) to make it a light and easy trip. One place I wanted to go to but didn’t find time was Yangmingshan National Park and the hot springs in Beitou.

Ma La Hot Pot Restaurant

My favorite hot pot in Manila is King One Hot Pot in Manila, which was introduced by Richard and Irene and Healthy Shabu Shabu.  But I believe I ate at the best hot pot in Taiwan and maybe that part of Asia.

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The Tie that is Taiwan (Part 2 of 3)

 

Day 2, Sunday

Half-Day Tour to Keelung and Yehlou Park, Popular Shin Ye Restaurant, National Palace Museum, Xi Men Ding at Night

 

Woke up early this day to make an 820am pick-up time by the van that will take us to our half-day tour to Keelung, Yehlou Park and 2 other sites.There is an English-speaking tour guide with our party of 7 – a family of three with teenager, another middle-aged couple and us. Bubba was able to grab breakfast at the hotel while I fixed our hotel room –bed, trash, and key items on my bag that day before leaving.

Empty Benches

 

Keelung

Keelung City is a major port city situated in the northeastern part of Taiwan.  Keelung is within borders of New Taipei so both Taipei and Keelung shares a metropolitan area.  Nicknamed the Rainy Port for its frequent rain and maritime role, Taiwan’s second largest seaport is located in the city.

 

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Bagahollic Bags Banana / Banane Taipei Contest WINNER!

 

Albeit 8 days late, as usual you know how my busy schedule gets my mind all mixed up lately, I’m finally announcing the winner of Bagahollic Bags Banana / Banane Taipei Contest!  Thank you for your kind patience (sounds like a restaurant on its soft opening)!

 

Thank you for all your entries.  Not a bad turnout despite the busy holidays and people being out of the country or out of town and all.  Below are the entries who made it to the shortlist, top favorites:

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Banana / Banane Taipei, Swagger Your Tote! Plus a contest.

 

As you can see from this photo, I love shoes and bags among other things. 

By other things, I generally mean traveling and eating… okay, MOSTLY EATING (get off my case now will ya?  Hahaha).  That is the reason why my 2010 Christmas wish list reflects my affection for all things beautiful and cutesy in shoes and bags.  I am quite blessed to have scratched most (90%) of the items on my wish list last year.  And unexpectedly, just coupla weeks back, I’m scratching another item from the list.  Sometimes they say, when you wish hard enough, the universe conspires to grant your good heart’s desire.

 

Thanks Richard for this photo! 🙂

One of the bags I have been eye-loving for a while back is an ORIGINAL Banana Taipei bag.  Tote bags are so useful and what I particularly adore about Banana / Banane Taipei bags is that it has the most coveted bag strikingly printed on the canvass like you’re using an actual Birkin.  The aesthetic illusion of a Birkin in a lightweight, eco-friendly material is just the chicest tote to carry around.  My Canon 60D DLSR fits inside, which is perfect since I don’t need to carry a bulky camera bag around.

 

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