Had to wake up early to go to the supermarket to buy ingredients for the birthday celebration we are planning for Mom tomorrow. SM East Ortigas Supermarket opens early at 7am every day. So convenient for early shopping. When it comes to a simple celebration, we always prefer home-cooked meals. Sirloin steak, chicken lollipop, barbecue, baked potato marble and Filipino style spaghetti. When we celebrate birthdays at home, there is always Chines bihon (pansit) or spaghetti on the side. Yesterday, I cooked pansit for mom, for the two of us actually, had it for lunch and merienda.
I wanted to bake some cookies since I have those M & M baking bits given by a friend last week but I feel so lazy to jot down what to buy, maybe when Mom goes home, I will. We’ll just have store-bought cake for dessert. I haven’t done any baking lately, trying to avoid sugar and too much carb. I have been to my internist for my month follow-up check-up the other day. No more lab tests, thank God but my medicine for BP was changed to a higher dose. Though the doctor’s fee is free because of my JP Morgan health card, the cost of medicines is sky-high. I have to take four kinds of medications every day for I don’t know how long but I feel good. Gone are the earlier days of always making a mistake when I am in front of the computer blogging. My fingers are quite steady now.
I talked to Nate last night. He was shouting that we will see them again soon. Yes, they are coming over for lunch tomorrow. Nissa offered to cook spaghetti. When we cook spaghetti, it is not just from a can, we make sure that we buy fresh ingredients to go with it.
Looking forward to another family bonding.
I’m so glad your fingers are steady again. That must have been quite a trial! Looking forward to hearing about the celebration.
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Yes, it was. I thought I had a heart attack. Thank God for a good doctor who cares. And thank God for His Blessings.
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Hearing how expensive medicines are for you makes me happy to live in a country where older people and children get totally free prescriptions. Let’s hope that can continue here.
Enjoy your family celebration, and have a wonderful time.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Yes, medicines don’t come free here that is why so many people can’t afford being properly treated because of the high price. Thank you, we will.
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Glad to hear that you are feeling better, Arlene!
The menu is making me hungry. What is “baked potato marble?”
Your good health, your mother’s birthday, and sweet Nate: Sounds like you will have many things to celebrate…have a grand time!
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It’ s marble-sized potatoes we usually just bake in olive oil with a sprinkling of salt and pepper. Yes, I am looking forward to see Nate again. Thanks Kitty.
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I have to take two medicines daily. I am glad they can control your problems too. Have a lovely feast.
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Thank you so much Elizabeth 🙂
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