How I Celebrated My 26th

Oh yes I'm a year older!

So let me share how I spent my birthday week through these photos. Just read through the captions. Enjoy!

Kel, together with my son Nathan, visited me at my apartment 2 days before my birthday and we had a pre-birthday lunch. Where else but in Brooklyn's Pizza. My closest friends and my classmates would have to swear on me if I ask them to dine in there. I'm a certified Brooklyn Pizza addict!

On the day of my birthday, I had my loppy's LCD repaired at Gilmore and later had lunch with my brother in-law at Banapple Pies and Cheesecakes, Il Terrazo. I missed Banapple. It was like ages since I last ate there. Here's what we had for lunch.

  

My parents also cooked dinner for my birthday but I, unfortunately, was unable to take photos that night 'cos I was damn tired of the long hours of travel due to heavy trafiic.

Of course, any birthdays will not be complete without presents. Here are some of the beautiful things I got during the whole week.

1. Cute iPhone5 and iPad2 cases from Case Me and Ms. B of Beedazzled Accessories

2. BB creams I won on a recent promo by Pond Ph.

 
3.  Majolica Majorca cosmetics from my mother-in-laws (Mama Rose and Mama Ging). They're my first ever pieces and I'm loving all of them!

4. A new pair of school shoes courtesy of my mom. I was able to buy them at 30% off.

5.  Guess' new line of parfum plus a free body lotion from Versace-- all from my lovey dovey!

6.  Sophie Paris' Magic Cheek Tint from my brother's girlfriend

One of the best celebrations ever! Truly, when it rains, it pours. Thanks to everyone who greeted and to the lovely people who made my day really special. 

P.S. My birthday celebration hasn't ended yet 'cos I have yet to celebrate it with my August buddy, Juria! =)

So let me share how I spent my birthday/birthday weekend through these photos using #SmartiPhone5, just read through the captions! enjoy! :) - See more at: http://www.vernverniece.com/page/2/#sthash.VH4nDSaY.dpuf

So let me share how I spent my birthday/birthday weekend through these photos using #SmartiPhone5, just read through the captions! enjoy! :) - See more at: http://www.vernverniece.com/page/2/#sthash.VH4nDSaY.dpuf

The OB Rotation That Was

Two months into OB and I could not express how grateful I was of the experiences I gained after that rotation. As beginners, each rotation is always filled with anxiety and clueless-ness. In OB, toxicity is an understatement-- and we were all aware of that even before the rotation even started. We heard rumors and the countless stories of previous clerks of their (mis)adventures.

But after 2 months, OB rotation was definitely not at all bad.

My favorite post would have to be NSD (normal spontaneous delivery). I could probably not explain that wonderful feeling of being inside the delivery and the rush of endorphins whenever you hear the rolling of the wheels of the stretcher and your co-clerk shouting "FULLY!", which means a fully dilated preggy is about to give birth. I enjoyed repairing episitiomies (with local anesthesis, of course, because most of us don't) and seeing them well at the wards later after that 30 minutes or so of torment.

Everyone probably dreads the wards because being alone at night to finish all the carry-outs you are tasked is probably not fun at all especially if there are 60+ patients in the wards. 

In OB, ambivalence is a real thing. Most residents are, they say, 'bipolar'. You'll get used to that normalcy once you're there-- not because it's a constant sight, but because initiative is a must. You need not to be told what to do, you have to decide and make a move on your own. And it is, ironically, the one thing I admire most about being an OB clerk. The fact that when you're shouted at means that you've done something wrong. It may not be the best form of learning but you will eventually learn to understand why it happens-- that great load of stress is just inevitable. You have to constantly keep in mind that it's never a form of public humiliation (although sometimes it may look like one). When you are being shouted at, it's nothing personal. Funny, because later when you go out dining with the residents, they will still remember that one embarassing thing you did and you will just find yourself laughing the rest of the day with them.

I definitely fell in love with Pedia but I say OB has been the more memorable rotation so far. 'Cos if there are two things OB had taught me-- presence of mind and grace under pressure.

Bags for Breasts

A few weeks ago, I received an e-mail from Mr. Palmer of Cutey, the makers of the infamous Cutey charm bracelets, asking if I could do a press launch for their new line of luxury leather handbags. Since the breast cancer advocacy had truly been close to my heart, I had to immediately say yes. But unfortunately I only had time 'til today to do the post.

So what is this all about? Cutey of UK has launched a designer line of bags made from the highest quality, ethically sourced Italian leather available. Cutey is a small UK based Artisan company launched on Valentine’s Day of 2013. The methodology behind the brand is love, caring and passion. Inspired by the most important thing in life, the ones you love. The cutey brand represents romance, loving and luxury. With all of it’s bags names after the most romantic cities and capitals of the world including: Paris, Bruges, Rome, Tuscany, New York, St. Lucia, Vienna, Venice and Florence. Here are some photos of their fabulous leather bags I'd really love to own:

New York

Paris

Florence

    Their bags are made from the highest quality ethically sourced Italian leather and are beautifully crafted featuring some signature Cutey marks such as heart-shaped zip lock, interior design heart pattern and the signature locking device, giving the bag the luxury feel you deserve from a designer handbag.

      Cutey offers free UK delivery service as well as to other parts of the world, with next day dispatch on all items. And the good news is, founders Chris and Ashley, have pledged to donate a 10% of ALL year one profits to Breast Cancer UK to help support their efforts.

If you wanna see more of their products, check out www.cutey.co.uk.