BORACAY '13

According to Augustine of Hippo, "The world is a book and those who do not travel read only one page." I agree to this and I would like to add that if you claim to have traveled a lot, you should have seen BORACAY at least once.

BORACAY ISLAND is one of the 7,107 islands of the Philippines located approximately 315 km (196 mi) south of Manila and 2 km off the northwest tip of Panay Island in the Western Visayas region of the Philippines. I grew up seeing Boracay from being one of the virgin islands until it had reached its commercial and most renowned upgrade today. My dad was born in Romblon, and it is approximately just 69 km away from Boracay. Since I was young, every summer, we head to Romblon because the FIESTA there starts Apr. 2-5. After that, we head to Boracay for a 3 day weekend getaway so I have visited this paradise a lot of times and I have known it as a rejuvenating place. This year, Hogan and I have gone with good friends and the experience had been once again, breathtaking, as always.

I have booked Microtel Hotel and Resorts located at Diniwid thru booking.com for accommodations. It was safe, quiet and homey. A lot of tourists prefer staying in Station 1 as it is the best location for the 2 great P's: PLAY and PARTY. Hogan liked the private beach Microtel has and Booking.com had the most reliable photos to show about how their rooms looked like. From flying in to Caticlan from Hong Kong (1am-4am: HK to Cebu then 6am-7am: Cebu to Caticlan c/o Cebu Pacific) an hour after midnight until such time that we reached the hotel, we were pretty exhausted  considering that we flew in after a day's work the previous day. As promised, we were picked up from the airport, aided passing thru the jetty ports, and were brought to the hotel smoothly. Besides the VAT (tax) and extra bed fees, I requested for transportation services, which had included terminal and insurance fees together with the fare itself, to be arranged and so, all that we had to do was just be there. We were welcomed with necklaces, refreshing towels and cold glasses of lemon iced tea. The staff were very welcome, accommodating and helpful.

Microtel, Boracay

 
Our room wasn't going to be available until 10am despite my request for earlier check in time. (Standard check-in time:2pm ) But they were actually nice already to consider us as early as 10am. So, I didn't try to complain but we all had just made good use of our time.) We were booked to stay 5 days and 4 nights. As the woman handed me the breakfast stubs, I counted just 4 for each of us and just to share a little bit of understanding, I asked why just 4. They explained that when you check in on your first day, it was supposed to be at 2pm. Naturally, that should not have breakfast. Point taken. So, as we waited for the room, we used our breakfast stubs for the 1st day. There were assigned breakfast set for each day. Continental for Mondays and Thursdays, Filipino for Tuesdays and Fridays, and English Breakfast for the rest. It took us just 30 minutes to eat our breakfast as we didn't realize how hungry we were not until we smelled the coffee and the syrup of our pancakes. Hogan had to eat 2 sets. Hahahaha!!! The remaining hour and a half were spent indulging on none other than Red Horse Beer. (No judgements please!!!!) With respect to the word V-A-C-A-T-I-O-N, we just went to the flow about everything else. It didn't go on for so long that we just had 2 but the kick of the horse was so great, I hailed the bed upon entering our room. I loved the fabulous view, I loved how accessible it was to the nearby swimming pool, I loved the shower, I loved how huge the room was for the 3 of us, I loved how they cleaned it and changed the towels everyday, I loved the free shuttle service to D'Mall, I loved how there was available coffee and microwave that later on, we were able to bring home food. The ref was pretty much handy too and the wifi is fast enough.

 
                              The flaws we've encountered were just about 3 things:
                                               1.    toilet clog
                                               2.    sliding doors damaged - because of the sand, 
                                                      it doesn't close smoothly
                                               3.    a little movement on the pull-out bed makes 
                                                      a LOT of noise
                                              

VIEW FROM OUTSIDE

AMENITIES

HOGAN WAS ALREADY CHECKING THE PULL-OUT

THE VIEW FROM THE INSIDE

Shanay and I were able to take some rest after taking a bath but Hogan kept on chatting and drinking. Mid-afternoon, he was DONE. LOL!!! Later that day, our friends had come and we went straight to Nigi Nigi (Station 1) for some cocktails. No need to explain this picture as we continued into having dinner that evening. Red horse = tsk tsk tsk!!!!

Activities that we've tried the days after:

1. ATV

I've already tried this before with Ria and Val but it's fun to do it again, most especially when the course that you'll pass thru had been enhanced. Longer, more challenging and full of adventure I must say. It was our foreign friends' first time to do this.

ATV Rentals cost Php300/person. This should include drive-your-own vehicle and an entrance ticket to where the highest peak of the island is. You'd be given quite some time to capture memories and have a grand view of the island.

Overlooking Boracay Island

2. MASSAGE 

If the hotel offers you massage service, naturally, it would cost you Php 800 up. This is because it is considered "home" service. But there's a cheaper way of availing this. As you take a walk along the beach strip starting from Station 1, there are little covered sheds where a lot of licensed and professional masseuse (women who practices massage). Their services usually range from as low as Php150 up depending on your preference if you wanted you whole body to be massaged or either just the upper or lower back.

3. HENNA TATTOOING

 Henna (Lawsonia inermis, also called henna tree^[1]) or Hina is a flowering plant, the sole species in the genus Lawsonia in the family Lythraceae. The English name "henna" comes from the Arabic حِنَّاء (ALA-LC: ḥinnāʾ / pronounced [ħɪnˈnæːʔ]) or colloquially حنا, loosely pronounced /ħinna/.
The name is also used for dye preparations derived from the plant, and for the art of temporary tattooing based on those dyes. Henna has been used since antiquity to dye skin, hair, and fingernails, as well as fabrics including Silk and wool as well as for leather. Additionally, the name is misused for other skin and hair dyes, such as black henna or neutral henna, which are not derived from the plant.

-WIKIPEDIA

 

My friends have had their henna tattoos done on our 2nd night as much precautions were needed to be considered. First, you have to let it dry up then you can wash it an hour after to avoid staining bed sheets upon sleeping. (Hotels are strict to warn you that you'll be charged in staining their sheets because of the henna ink used.) Prices of the henna tattooing service depends on the size you wanted and how complicated the design is. It starts from Php150 up.


 4.  HAIR BRAIDING

If you want to submerge to the "ISLAND" vibe, having your hair braided would be worth a try. I suggested to Hogan to try this service because he is always charged so expensively when he does it here in Hong Kong or in Shen Zhen. In Boracay, the cost depends if you want your entire do to be done or just a portion of it. Hogan had his done completely, Randy had from just the frontal part braided while Shanay did the side, enough to get her hair pimped.

 

 5. ISLAND HOPPING

It comes in handy when you have somebody in your group whose fluent in Bisaya, Ilonggo or Cebuano. In this trip, AJ was the most fluent to be able to bargain charges in doing the island hopping. Each of us paid Php300 to go around Boracay, seeing the nicest hotels and resorts, being able to really admire Station 1 with its finest white sand above the rest and knowing the controversy behind why Pacquiao's rest house/resort wasn't able to get finished up. Included in the Island Hopping was SNORKELING. And Hogan enjoyed this very much. (Snorkel appartaus rental fee = Php20/each for the entire snorkeling period.) Along with Hogan, Earl and Randy showed skills in swimming as they really went far away. For those who don't know how to swim, keep your life jackets on as the wave currents are pretty strong. To appreciate what sea world could offer you, the fishermen would take you to a nearly open sea part. Hence, the strong currents. It's good if you have little bread to feed the fish. They are more likely to go near you if you have some at hand.

 6. HELMET DIVING
This experience was incomparable to anything. Bobby and I really went for it as we claim the label, "ADVENTUROUS". The rest of our friends were hungry, became sea sick and had to do some errands that there were just the two of us who indulged on the luxury of riding the speed boat to be brought to where it's deep enough for the helmet diving stations to be as efficient. The pressurized helmet had kept us breathing even though we were submerged into the sea. I have reflected on it afterwards. And maybe the feeling is the same with the divers in the movie, "Men of Honor" because the helmet surely was so heavy. And that's just the helmet alone. Here are some shots underwater.

 This was my first and it was an amazing experience.

Quite scary at first but Bobby was with me, Thank God.

And he's more than on the go with outdoor activities.

More so, into underwater activities. Thanks Bob!!!

6. BEACH VOLLEYBALL

 
In between the never-ending food trip, we have played beach volleyball with a lot of locals and some foreigners and this heightened up the fun Boracay brings.

Make sure to be a good sport and that your bikini is tight enough as you dig, jump and spike.

This is a good way also to meet other people who are also on vacation, get nice photos and get that energetic rush flowing. 

7. BUNGEE JUMP

My friend here, Earl, tried a good 15-minute bungee jumping amounting to Php200. You would think that it's not worth it of the money as it is too fast. But you're the one who's going to give up because you'd get tired doing stunts. Good work out for the abs as the secret is the core strength you have.

There you have it folks! 

Now, for those who would be wanting a getaway, 3 days is all good to spend here. Once you're abreast with how it is in Boracay, feel free to add more days on that usual 3 because I'm sure, there were more daring experiences like ZORB, ZIP LINE, horse back riding, scuba diving and parasailing. Hogan did mention that he would want to come back to shop. The board shorts had fitted him right and he finds that amazing. Because in Hong Kong, he always find them small.

Some things that you need to be aware of in going to Boracay is the common delays with flights. Allow ample time if you are in a connecting flight. Change your money from where you're coming from. Exchange rate is lower as this is a very popular tourist spot. They tend to make business out of it just like every tourist spot does.

In addition to the activities, do have a taste of D'Talipapa, Jonah's Fruit Shakes' CHORI Burger, ARMY NAVY's pizza delights and Nigi Nigi's Weng Weng. Drink as much Fresh Mango Shakes and do bring home BORACAY RUM because it's all so good.

 Gear up, buy that water protector for your digital camera, bring shades that'll match every 2-piece swimsuit and make memories. Hope you enjoyed my weekend getaway post! Thanks for reading!

 

    

THURSDAYS would be my "NO-TEARS-DAY!"

Working overseas for nearly 6 years now had given me a lot of moments which (I am not really proud of to admit) had brought tears to my eyes. At first, it was all so distracting that it didn't sync in to me that you "need" to survive alone and "independently" (most of the time) whether you like it or not. As time passed, I've learned a lot, became mature in making decisions and prioritization and became strong in dealing with hurtful times. Each of us have our own struggles and so I've thought of helping out in my own little ways.

Ok! Since I was talking about working overseas, let me tell you the challenges I've encountered.

1. I have a very varied working environment, culture wise and it was pretty much interracial. I had dealt with different attitudes. I have met people who, as described by my friend Micah, could be superheroes because of the talent they got (if you're imaginative enough) - they can twirl, they can belt, they can eat fire. My point? I have to at least be educated of how they are as human beings having different backgrounds, growing differently from each other and observing their lifestyle. I should be able to communicate, adapt and most of all, work with them.

2. Once the day's work is done, I got lonely at times as instead of rice, Hong Kong people ate a lot of noodles. Taxi is way too much of a luxury. MTR is the best mode of transportation to go around. And there's just one Jollibee. VERY DIFFERENT FROM HOME.

But there's one thing that Hong Kong is reliable with, and it's the INTERNET. I learned where to go when it comes to being abreast with the latest TV series to keep me preoccupied and educated. And lately, here are the shows I want to share to you that you might find it hard to still feel lonely and clueless.

Besides making me feel good and making me laugh, these series helped me a lot in starting conversations with people. And talking about these series are far more better than just plainly gossiping and feeling negative. Some episodes make you even more driven for the next day at work - I often feel this when I watch Olivia Pope as an efficient fixer. Girl power! Hahaha! As my disclaimer would go, these are just little ways for you to be busy so that you won't have space and reasons for staying miserable. You might find it funny too!

D' TALIPAPA

Spring had come and the sun is starting to peep out. The people of Hong Kong are starting to wear lighter and colorful garments. They can't help but feel excited for what this season could offer as I know a number of people can't wait for their much awaited vacation spree. For some, Boracay is the place to be to unwind and party. So, for my "Wine and Dine" Wednesdays*, I would like to feature D'TALIPAPA situated in the beautiful island of BORACAY.

My vacation leave synced with my man's annual break from the theatre had been approved smoothly that we had planned out a vacation with a bunch of friends at least a month before. As tickets to Boracay and hotels had been booked, I researched for activities to do, places to see, attractions not to be missed, new popular bars and of course, food that we should try out. As I was talking about it to my friend Celine, she had highly recommended this place called D' TALIPAPA ("talipapa" = marketplace/flea market in Tagalog).

D' TALIPAPA is situated in Station 3 (Boracay had named areas of the beaches to Station 1,2 & 3, Diniwid, Bulabog and Manoc Manoc) that holds several lines of stalls rented for souvenirs, beach get ups and an array of accessories, shoes and goods ready to satisfy every shopper's craving.

 

 

 

 Besides this much stuff to see, D' Talipapa is famous for the wet market it holds in the center surrounded by restaurants who offer cooking service. For all of you who don't know the fast growing trend of "paluto" (meaning, "Cooking Service" in Tagalog) in the Philippines, you are in for a good experience if you dine in here. "So how do you do "paluto"?

 It makes you feel good when you are in control, most especially of the things where you spend your money on. The idea of "paluto" gives you this unselfishly. You make your own preference of what you want to have for dinner and you do your own marketing. Hogan, being from Samoa and Shanay and Randy, being from Taiwan, we loved the idea that we were presented of a wide array of the freshest seafood the island could offer. And we took advantage of it. It took us almost half an hour choosing. These are the reasons why...

 To make decision-making easier (most especially if you're tummy is exercising its own id), consider the following:

1. no. of people sharing - When you visit a country for the first time, it's always advisable to bring a trusted
                                       local with you. It's an advantage when he/she is a friend as they know how the
                                       culture goes in terms of asking for a bargain price in places like this. Since
                                       BORACAY is very much popular to tourists, the vendors tend to keep their
                                       selling price high as tourists find it cheap than anywhere else in the world.
                                       Lobsters, crabs, blue marlins and snappers are naturally, expensive. Everything
                                       else is affordable. My own little suggestion is to go around and compare prices. If
                                       you're going there in a group, it's best to choose a viand that's good for a lot to
                                       share then you just divide the costs.

2. budget - Lobsters range from Php 800-1500/each depending on the size and how fresh it is. Shellfishes
                  range from Php 80-120/kilo and fishes are priced way different from one stall to another. So,
                  you really have to budget wisely on this. The cooking service would cost you also as they
                  charge a minimum of 1/2 kilo so, make sure of how much you would want to buy. For example,
                  there's just 2 of you who want to try a little bit of everything and buys 1/4 of this and that. Come
                  to the cooking service, 1/4 will be charged as 1/2 kilo of say, the particular shellfish you want,
                  for a cooking service. Here is an example of the price list for the cooking service.

 So, if I have, say, 1 kilo of fish (yellow fin) and I want 1/2 of it to be cooked into a sushi-mi and 1/2 kilo as grilled, they would charge you P320 (refer to the price list above) still. That's like having 2 kilos of yellow fin for cooking service, instead of just 1 kilo. So, just be careful.

3. Are you willing to use your hands? - Some people hate using their hands when they eat or are just not
                                                           used to eating with their hands. This is just but a minor factor to
                                                           consider but I know some people would end up not enjoying seafood
                                                           intake if this wasn't asked amongst the group. Not all of what's being
                                                           sold are seafood anyways, there's a stall for chicken and pork also.
                                                           So, you could bring them there too for their own preference as far as
                                                           "sharing" is concerned.

4. Medical Condition - More importantly, consider your friends'
                                    medical condition. Make sure that they
                                   know if they're hypertensive or allergic to
                                   any kind of seafood. Crabs, Prawn heads
                                   and Lobster heads are very high in
                                   cholesterol. Hypertensive people may
                                   need to refrain from eating oysters too as
                                   these are aphrodisiacs. The heart of
                                   a hypertensive person may get too excited
                                   in the middle of partying (Remember, you
                                   would always party in BORACAY no
                                   matter what, so take precautions!) which
                                   may lead to angina. Stroke also could be
                                   predisposed by the above mentioned
                                   seafood. (My friend Shanay ain't having a
                                   seizure here, it's just her first time.)


Me and my friends have decided on having "Halaan" (clam) soup, Butter-Garlic Prawns, chicken "Adobo" (because I wanted Hogan, Shanay and Randy to taste authentic Filipino adobo), sweet and sour "Lapu-Lapu" (special kind of fish), Grilled Fish and Stuffed "Tahong" (Green mussels). There were 5 of us and it was more than satisfying that for our last night in Boracay, Hogan requested again to eat there.

What happened after 30 minutes?

W-I-P-E-D O-U-T!!!!!!

Here are some of our happy moments in D'Talipapa after our good meal. 

All in all, we paid HK100 each for that much food plus cooking service.

Not bad for 8 people at all, right?

An addition to their "firsts"!

I'm glad that I was able to bring them there.

Thanks Ate Celina Bilbao for this wonderful suggestion!

 There you go folks! Just look for this sign in D'Talipapa

for a hearty meal worth of your money.

Bring your friends over here the next time you visit

BORACAY, PHILIPPINES.

*Wednesday is my "WINE-&-DINE" day featuring anything about food. 

I thought of the shortcut for Wednesday = W = "W" ine

                                                                              E = and (pronounced as "end")

                                                                              D = "D" ine

Justin Timberlake - Suit & Tie (Official) ft. JAY Z

Here's something to sing along as you strut to work! Take it easy on a TUESDAY with JT. His album had been released just recently. And I can't get enough of this triple threat. Still abreast with how he started in this industry as he keeps up with the demand of his fans for more of his music; Dancing and performing effortlessly in the show "Late Nights with Jimmy Fallon" and "Saturday Night Live"; "SOCIAL NETWORK" - need I say more? I am a fan. Keep it up!

Different Ways of Wearing your Scarf

Dressing up is a good way to express yourself. Fashion gets innovated over time and it gives you an opportunity to recreate yourself thru it. To some people, SPRING is a season where you can play more with colors and layers. Personally, I find Spring to be a breather from the constricting months of Winter.

Lately, as we were bound to transfer to a different room apartment, I have been reintroduced to a number of scarves which I had forgotten that I've had while I was packing up. There was just a lot of them that I thought of how should I deal with this much. After learning the art of letting go thru the book, "Happiness Project", I kept my favorites that could help spice up a plain shirt or an old purse, or simply make a difference to a usual get up.

What we don't know is that scarves can be used in a lot of ways.

Rules 1 to 4 suggests using your scarves as a HEAD PIECE. Check out these fabulous styles that may give your long hair or the usual "pusod" a.k.a. (bun) an "umph". Just remember to take note of the different textile materials scarves are made of. Silky ones usually could easily slide off your soft long hair.

Rules 5-8 suggests scarves to be used as a NECK PIECE.  The secret to this style is to keep everything simple and to let the scarf alone be the highlight of the whole outfit.

Rules 9-12 could be tricky. The scarves here are used as part of the wardrobe, or can be the wardrobe itself. I consider it tricky as you should be able to mix and match it with the right accessories and colors. Be careful in tying them as well as it may glide down or get untangled easily. It depends on how you want to wear them too. If you will look at Rule 11, at the back, it may be a little bit revealing. If you're in this kind of situation, opt for using a bandeau and or double-sided tapes to keep everything in place.

  Rules 13-16 show more of a versatile way of wearing your scarf. For me, Rule 14 is the best.

There you go, I hope these 16 simple ways could help you out in continuously getting in touch with your creative side thru fashion. I never thought that scarves could be hidden treasures until I came across this featured article in Fashion and Beauty Magazine, HK last year so I thought of sharing it to you.

 Enjoy SPRING!

15 TRUTHS ABOUT BEING A PROFESSIONAL DANCER

LA KAFFA CAFE

Hogan and I love eating. As much as we can, we cook our own food and skip on fast food. Besides the general fact that it ain't healthy, we are very particular with the taste, presentation and ambiance. On rare occasions like having a day off together, we see to it that we satisfy our taste buds and explore together our cravings for different, zesty food. Today, we tried the La Kaffa Cafe that newly opened in the Kingswood Ginza Mall that people who live around here in Tin Shui Wai have been waiting for.

We were so surprised that on a Sunday when most restaurants are packed, this one, particularly wasn't. That invited us more to get in and check the menu. It looked so inviting with the images they have provided of the food. The breakfast selection was the most tempting with the big label, "ALL-DAY BREAKFAST" starting the run down. But then we decided that for dinner, we would skip to the MAIN COURSE. Here are the choices...

The deal isn't that bad. We salivated instantly and ordered right away as we got excited. I ordered steak and Hogan, his ever favorite, roasted lamb chops. In addition, we ordered Tomato Pasta with Mushrooms on the side. But were our expectations met? This was how our orders were presented to us.

Hahahaha! I was overwhelmed with how much sauce our food can swim in. Don't get me wrong, I'm very aware that at least, I have something to eat but being a food critic, and working hard to be able to pay for what you wanted to order is another thing. Hogan looked for the roasted potatoes on the side for his lamb (as how the menu looks like) but like how the label goes, it did just say "Premium Lamb Chops" while my steak specifically indicated "...with roast potatoes, salad and bell pepper sauce". They did give us a generous portion of "the sauce". Uhmmmm..... Just that. So he ordered a separate portion of roasted potatoes and comparing it to the image once again in the menu, we were disappointed. The photo on the left is from the menu and the one on the right was how it came to us.

What a total rip-off!!!! I wish I owned the place and for sure every customer that would go out of this restaurant will be satisfied. I ordered hot milk tea along with my meal and Hogan had the cold one. It lacked sugar and tea. I asked cheese for my pasta, all the people behind the counter seem to not know that cheese had to go with pasta. I mean, it wasn't available in the condiments section which I think is a must. Salt was put in a pepper container. Can you imagine how much we had to stand up for all of these? I mean how ridiculous is that! Hahaha!

Hogan and I had almost finished our bowl of pasta before his lamb chops came. And around 15 minutes after he finished his lamb chops came my steak. Hogan told me maybe it's the breakfast that's really their specialty. So, I asked if they were serving breakfast anytime in between their opening hours but I was surprised that the label, "ALL-DAY BREAKFAST" was the name of that specific choice. Like how McDonald's has a "BIG BREAKFAST" complete with the works. So don't be fooled! This cafe is no different from the rest. Don't ever think that they serve breakfast all day. It's really served just during breakfast. And so I studied the breakfast menu again and I saw the picture having a sausage, a portion of scrambled egg and many more. I was doubtful that it's going to be the same as how the picture goes. Hogan wants to give them another try tomorrow. He said he'll try their breakfast.... for a second chance. Good luck!

So, what I must say: It's too costly for such small serving, bad presentation and confusing taste. I wish they had put the sauce in a separate saucer or small bowl. They didn't even have a background music. LAAAAMMMMEEE!!!!! It's very unlikely that I'd come here again. No wonder, it wasn't packed.

GENTLEMEN, HERE'S SOMETHING FOR YOU!

There are a lot of things that men don't know about women - TRUE! Or, should I say, they choose not to understand - TRUE!. Or, ok! I don't know maybe there are things about women that are just too much for them to comprehend. And the one question that is most outstanding in their little black book of "What Brings Out the B-I-A-T-C-H??????!" would be of course .... it's the... How to survive "THE" time of the month.

What they need to know first is, it's not the actual time of the month that they should be cautious about. It's actually the time of "PMS"-ing. (PMS stands for Pre-Menstrual Syndrome.) According to the online urban dictionary, this is a powerful spell that women are put under about once every month, which gives them the strength of an ox, the stability of a Window's OS, and the scream of a banshee. Basically, man's worst nightmare. That is putting you into a mindset using the layman's terms.

WIKIPEDIA defined Pre-menstrual Syndrome as a collection of physical and emotional symptoms that usually happens during the luteal phase of a woman's menstrual cycle. To make it easier to understand, it is usually observed 10 days before the ladies have their period. But shortly before or after menstrual flow, it seizes. Considering the clinical condition seriously, it would be helpful to know what the symptoms are because let's face it! It greatly affects relationships which may lead to serious consequences. Literally and figuratively!

1. DYSPHORIA - Unexplainable and unpredictable emotional breakdown, unhappiness, dissatisfaction
2. Unbearable mood swings - super irritable but is needy
3. Heightened cravings for sweets - usually, once not satisfied, for sure, there'll be war
4. Physical discomforts - migraine, abdominal cramps, insomnia
5. Common and non-specific symptoms - stress, anxiety, fatigue

There you go. It's not just the women who should familiarize themselves with these symptoms but also the guys too. Getting informed of these would help you find some hints on how to juggle them and still have a good night together as this phenomenon occurs. Hints like "Oh! It's the time of the month! Maybe I should get her something like chocolates!" or sweep her off her feet again by giving her roses to simply show how you appreciate her. Both would satisfy her one way or another. It may be fun to come up with your own pleasant surprises for her if you may. It's on you if you want to take advantage of this negative thing to turn it into something positive. But let's put one thing straight, she just needs to get satisfied. A lot of understanding, patience and love are needed from the men, most especially during this time. You may go expensive but cuddling or just mere attention is better and less costly.

On the other hand, the ladies benefit from the knowledge of these symptoms by acknowledging which symptoms they may be having every month, and then identifying the pattern (as there are different patterns for every woman) so that they could manage it on their own. If you know that you're the kind who craves for sweets so much, bring a chocolate bar at least. If you think that you easily get bored, download an application on your phone that would keep you distracted. Simple things that would do wonders with your PMS.

But most importantly, identify the basic needs you should never neglect. Get ample sleep, avoid strenous activities and keep yourself safe. PMS could be so severe that it may end up fatal if attention is not paid.It may lead to depression and psychotic disorders that could make someone commit suicide.

Personally, I dread this time so much because it accounts most of the difficult times i had physically. I get abdominal cramps that it may make me cranky, needy and unbearable because of the dull pain i mostly experience. In fact, almost every month. I wouldn't deny it that it's also every month that my boyfriend and i get into petty fights because of it. I'm sure it's not just us who are experiencing this so I thought of sharing these to you. It's not like there's a remedy or health intervention that you should do but, prevention of these symptoms might be the only way.

To read further more about what disorders it can lead to once not resolved, click on the link below.

http://meetmypmdd.blogspot.co.uk/p/what-is-pmdd.html