Dental Appointments

Aloha Everyone,

J.J. and I were able to have our dental appointments located at AIRmall at NOVO dental this morning. Took us about 30 minutes to get there via Uber. The dentist who cleaned and air polished my teeth was competent but spent her time trying to sell additional services. J.J.’s dentist was better. He said no problem with J.J.’s teeth and to disregard the tiny chip that fell out. 

The mall is located on Yakal Street where Mrs. David’s building used to be. No trace remains. The district which is far end of Ayala Avenue, the other side of where Makati Diamond is located, appears to be a thriving Chinese community.  Buildings and billboards are all in Chinese.

AIRmall opened about two years ago. This area caters to different demographics including residences and businesses. For example, we had our lunch at JAAM HOUSE of SUSHI. The name is not Japanese and so were the sushi trays we ordered. J.J. instructed no mayonnaise. He said that the quality of sushi was okay.

With assistance from the AIRmall security team, it took 20 minutes to get a taxi back.

Picking up my Boracay t-shirts from the alterations shop was simple. It was prepaid and I didn’t even try it on. 

Going back to Paradise Dynasty, J.J. and I focused on getting at least a couple of new dishes. Japanese cucumbers was excellent but too much added salt. Solution was to use tea to wash off the salt. Red Dates filled with mochi was very sweet & served hot. La Mian with vegetable pork wanton soup was delicious. As previously, we had 4 pieces of Buci packed. I ate one and J.J. ate the rest.

Aloha -- Cathi

Shopping and Repair of J.J.’s Reading Glasses

Aloha Everyone,

Landmark is where they carry Triumph brand sporting outfits. While they use the Triumph merchandise name, the actual products use the Sloggi brand in the Philippines. US sizes are far too large for me. This morning it took me a search of 3 different levels of the department store to finally find the style and size I like. J.J. as always when I am shopping is very patient. At one point, I had 3 different sales people helping me. The last sales person was extremely attentive. When she realized that sample product I brought along are no longer being produced, she found alternatives. I purchased two. 

Next item on our agenda was to have J.J.’s prescription reading glasses repaired. At Magno Optical, the technician was able to come up with a simpler solution. It was easier to just change the frame by searching for the same size. During the time I waited, I walked around to take in the Sunday lunch crowds.

Modern Shanghai in Glorieta is a little difficult to access, but their service staff and the food quality are excellent. It was a nice respite before heading back to Greenbelt 3. Along the corridor near Ayala Museum, we ran into one of J.J.’s nieces and her family out to visit the “city” and celebrate her birthday. 

Tonight we had a simple dinner at Italianni’s close to our hotel. Here the two of us also enjoyed good services, good food and great ambiance. Two thumbs up!

Aloha -- Cathi

Marita’s Birthday Party

Aloha Everyone,

Detsy came to pick us up at 10:30 am. J.J. and I are amazed her punctuality. She does not practice Filipino times.

Today, I tried one ear patch. About a half hour prior to our meeting Detsy, I applied one ear patch to combat motion sickness. I had also prepared “just in case” motion sickness paraphernalia. J.J. kept on asking how am I feeling. After an hour, I was still feeling fine.

Cautious of my stomach and food intake, but I was able to enjoy a little paella, pansit, green salad with sun dried tomatoes and candied nuts and all time favorite fresh lumpia. 

Maricar was very happy for me that my first time using the motion sickness patch worked.  I even ate a tiny piece of Marita’s birthday cake.

Surrounded by her families and friends, she made her birthday wish in the post pandemic local custom by clapping hands to blow candles rather than possibly spreading her germs.

Detsy told me that she would keep the patch on for 72 hours, or the total duration of its effectiveness. I took a shower after we came home from dining at Ipukkudo and the patch slid off, leaving no side effects.

Aloha -- Cathi