My National Museum Adventures!

March 2012, Albert and I decided to visit the National Museum, a month before his flight. We've always planned to go there but due to our different schedules our plans never pushed through. After 5 months, we we're able to make time for this field trip. yaaaay! :)

 

credits: Google Maps

To start it off, first we need to know the location and find out how to get there. If you're going to commute your way to the museum, I advise that you take the LRT and get off at the UN Ave station. The museum is in between the Central Terminal and UN Avenue station. From there, you will see the Manila City Hall and walk in that direction. You'll pass by a children's playground and a relief map of the Philippines. The National Museum of the Philippines is located in P. Burgos Drive, Rizal Park, Manila. The National Art Gallery is currently undergoing renovations so entrance fee is FREE until renovations are completed. 

According to the NM official website, The National Art Gallery was originally designed as the public library by Ralph Harrington Doane. In 1918, the construction begun and was suspended for several times due to lack of funds. Later on, the building was decided to be used by the legislature. Revisions of the plan was done by Juan Arellano. The building was inaugurated on July 16, 1926. costing only four million pesos. In the mid-1996 the Senate of the Philippines moved out of the building. In 2003, the renovation started to transform it into National Art Gallery of the national Museum.

Sergio Osmena by Guillermo Tolentino

 Before entering the museum, you'll see two sculptures done by the artist Guillermo Tolentino. They are the heroic monuments of Manuel Quezon, former Senate President; and Sergio Osmena, former Speaker of the House.

There are different rooms/halls inside the museum. Each caters to different artists, artifacts and historical pieces. One of my favorite room is the Hall of Masters 

 According to the NM official website, the Hall of Masters, "This room is dedicated to the 19th-century Filipino painters Juan Luna and Felix Resurreccion Hidalgo who achieved prominence at the 1884 Madrid Exposition. Luna's Spoliarium received one of the three gold medals and Hidalgo's Virgenes Cristianas Expuestas al Populacho (Christian Virgins Presented to the Populace) received one of the fourteen silver medals" 

My panoramic view of the Hall of Masters (Spolarium, not included.)

Another favorite of mine is the Amorsolo Gallery. According to Kilay-diwa.com, "Fernando C. Amorsolo, named National Artist in Painting in 1972, was the first Filipino to ever be given that distinction. He was also called the “Grand Old Man of Philippine Art” at the inauguration of the Manila Hilton’s art center, where his paintings were exhibited, on January 23, 1969. His works covered a wide range of subjects, but he was best known for his idealized female images of the dalagang Filipina. He also painted scenes of traditional Filipino customs, fiestas and occupations, and series of historical paintings on pre-Colonial and Spanish Colonization scenes. He preferred to paint in natural light and developed the backlighting technique, which became his trademark. "

My panoramic view of the Amorsolo Gallery.

Other galleries includes the Arellano room, dedicated to the prolific-painter Juan Arellano, who is also one the architects of the building. The Beloved Land, "This room introduces the scope of the history of art in the Philippines through a timeline." (Nat'l Museum website, 2011). The Vessels of Faith, "This room presents the various expressions of Philippine spirituality." (Nat'l Museum website, 2011). The Hall of National Artists for the Visual Arts, "This room is dedicated to the visual artists who have been named National Artists by the government." (Nat'l Museum website, 2011). The Freedom Yearned For, "This room expresses the theme of struggle of Filipinos against colonialism and the forms of oppression that persist to this day." (Nat'l Museum website, 2011).

I won't be posting pictures of the other galleries because I want you, readers to visit the Museum and see it you own eyes and hopefully be able to learn from it. Anyways, We weren't able to tour the whole art gallery and see the other art pieces due to renovations. Some of the hallways are also closed due to the constructions inside the building. After we finished the National Art Gallery, we went to our next destination, The Museum of the Filipino People.

The Museum of the Filipino People

Across the National Art Gallery building is The Museum of the Filipino People. It houses the Anthropology and Archaeology division. The Museum of the Filipino People houses different exhibits. From the origin of the islands of the Philippines up to the arrival of the Spaniards. The building formerly housed the Department of Finance. Here are a few of my pictures inside the museum.

Paintings from different artists

From the burial jars

A replica of the San Diego

 

Re-enactment of how the relics/artifacts were acquired  from the San Diego

 

Paintings from different artists

 

To be able to see them up close, please visit the National Museum Art Gallery and the Museum of the Filipino People. Entrance fees varies from 30 pesos to 100 pesos. Both museum are open from Tuesdays to Sundays. From 10:00 am - 5:00 pm. Admissions is FREE on Sundays.






Author's Notes: 

Am sorry that I wasn't able to finish this blogpost on time. Its been overdue for a month because I am currently having a writers block (yep, poor me :c ).

Next blog post: My National Museum Adventures!

Stay tuned for my next blog post. My first time to visit the National Museum of the Philippine! will try to finish this within the week :)

What products do you use?

Before going to bed last night, I've been thinking what to write here on my blog. Then all of sudden I had this urge to share to you readers to share products that I have been using regularly. Here it is.. 

For Hair

I use Loreal's Total Repair 5 Shampoo and Conditioner. Before, my hair was damaged due to frequent hair coloring. It was very dry and often times would fall off. Then a friend recommended to use Loreal's Total Repair 5 Shampoo and Conditioner. I've seen the ads and It got me curious. They say It's a good shampoo for those who regularly have their hair colored. I've been using it for 4 months now and my hair is not dry anymore. It became smooth and silky; and my hair color became more prominent.

After washing my hair, I let it dry for a bit then I apply a small amount of Vitress Hair Cuticle Coat for damaged hair. I only use Vitress on my hair to give it a glossy shine. Only apply a small amount in your hair, you don't want it to be greasy.

For Face

I use Garnier Light Gentle Clarifying Foam in cleansing my face. Before, I used to have pimples even though I've been using a well-known brand who promises to have a pimple fighting effect. When I switched to Garnier, and I must say it does wonders! The zits started to lessen and disappear; and my skin became more clear and radiant. The price is affordable too. Only 7 pesos per sachet. I've been using it for 5 months now.

Another product of Garnier that I've been using is Garnier Light Complete Multi-action Whitening Cream. I use this instead of foundations and concealers. After cleansing my face with Garnier Light Gentle Clarifying Foam, I dab a small amount of Garnier Light Complete Multi-action Whitening Cream all over my face and neck. Then I finished it off with a loose powder and lip&cheek tint. What I love about this product is it lightens my pimple marks and it gives me a matte finished look. My only problem is, after a few hours my skin becomes oily so I have to re-apply a small amount of loose powder or use an oil film. But nonetheless, my skin feels great when using this product.

Whenever I have breakouts, I use Eskinol Classic Whitening Facial Cleanser and I incorporate 2 Clindamycin Capsules in it. Clindamycin is known to be an oral or a topical treatment for acne. It helps dries pimple and prevent further breakouts. But before using it, make sure to consult your doctor first.

At night before going to bed, I wash my face with Garnier Light Gentle Clarifying Foam and apply a small amount of Myra E Facial Moisturizer. It has Vitamin E which is an anti-oxidant. It moisturizes the skin than can give a 'blooming' and 'glowing' effect. I also take a Myra E 400 capsule before going to bed.






For Body

Perla is a laundry soap but some people have used them as a bath soap. I am one of them. I have been using it for almost a year now. They said that it can whiten the skin. It got me curious so I tried it. My skin is already fair so I wouldn't really see much difference. What I like about this soap is the feeling after taking a bath. You could feel that your skin is really clean but the only problem is it can make your skin dry.


 


 So after washing my body, I use Olay Natural White Soap or Belo Essentials Soap to prevent dryness. Yup, I bathe twice in every bath :) a bit of a hassle right? But its worth it. Not only that it has a whitening effect, It moisturizes your skin and makes your skin much softer and radiant.

 For the lotion, I just recently started using the Nivea Extra Whitening Inner Cell Repair Body Milk Lotion. I will keep you posted on that.

I hoped you enjoyed reading my post and it'd help you in deciding what to use. Message me for feedback. Thanks! :)

Hello Dearies, :)

              Hiyiee! I've been busy lately so I haven't posted anything for the past 4months or so.. I'm currently under the a 4months Post-graduate course of a well-known Hospital here in the Philippines. Haven't got the time to write anything here.. but i promise that I'll write some of my experience there.. soon). My mama just finished her treatment (yehey!) last June 19, 2011.

   
            In behalf of my Mama and our whole family.. I would like to thank our friends and relatives for all of the support and prayers; My mama's colleagues, for all the help that they have given us; and of course.. Thank you Lord! for guiding us and making us more tighter than ever.

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           Last June 29, 2011; I just turned 22 years-old. ohmy! I feel so old already.. :( How did I celebrated my birthaday? I was on duty at that time so I only got to celebrate when I got home.. I had a small celebration with my family.. Mama turned 55 years old on July 9, 2011. We had to celebrate her birthday in the hospital. She was confined for 7 days due to complications of her radiation treatment. It was tough but thank God we were able to surpass the challenges given to us.

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           A lot has happened to me lately.. a lot of heartbreaks (I won't elaborate on it.. he might be reading this..) good thing i've been really busy lately.. so i've haven't got the time to be emotional/depressed. lol. :) 

my next post: my experience in a post-graduate course.

Part One. Denial and Acceptance

             Hmmm.. What should I write about? I've been staring at the monitor for almost 5mins now and still don't have anything to write.. Oh! I got it. I said in my previous post that i'll write about what happened to my Mama.. So here it goes..

             

             For more than 6months now.. My mother has been fighting cancer. Yes, you heard me right. Its Cancer. It started around the end of August  2010. She had vaginal spotting which later lead to profuse bleeding. I could still remember how it transpired. It was a Monday morning. My Kuya woke me up and told me that Mama was on the phone and wanted to talk to me. I remember that I was still half-asleep when I talked to her. Then Mama said that she was bleeding, really bad. I suddenly felt adrenaline rushing through my veins  & feels like I just finished working out. I was that hyper. After that phone call, I immediately told my Kuya what happened. It went by so fast that I forgot to eat breakfast. I got my mom's clothes had a bath then off to her office (my Mama works in a Hospital). When I got there, Mama's officemates we're there. I gave mama her clothes for her to changed. While I was waiting, I chatted with mama's officemates. They told me what happened and how it happened. After that, we had a quick lunch and went straight to the hospital beside the hospital she's working in. She had an Trans-vaginal Ultrasound that afternoon which was ordered by her OB doctor. The next day, mama decided to change doctors. I must say it was a good thing she did. We rushed to the hospital to get her ultrasound result then to the her new doctor's clinic. Thankfully we made it in time. Her new doctor gave her a medicine to stop the bleeding. She'll have to drink it for a month. 

            Then after a month, It was the end of September. Mama was still bleeding. The drug wasn't able to stop the bleeding. We went back to the doctor for a follow-up checkup, she ordered mama to have a trans-vaginal ultrasound with contrast done by her the following day.  I wasn't able to accompany mama. After that, the doctor decided that mama should undergo a minor procedure, D&C or Dilatation and Curettage. The doctor saw a hazy part in the ultrasound and cannot determine what it is. Mama was scheduled for D&C last October 5, 2010. Waiting for the result was antagonizing... The following week, It was a Monday. Mama got the result and went to the doctor's clinic with kuya... Then I received a text message from mama.. It was about the result. Mama said she already got the result. "Anak nakuha ko na result. Endometrial endometriod Adenocarcinoma ang result. Ayusin mo na gamit ko. bka admit na ako" At that point, It felt like my world came crashing down. I started crying. I can't believe what just happened. I received another text msg from mama  and said not to tell papa the result. It was hard. Papa was also inside the house. Imagine me acting nothing is wrong in front of him then when I go to the next room, I'd be crying like a baby. It was very painful. After lunch, mama called and told me she's scheduled for TAHBSO on the 15th of October. I was trying so hard not to cry.. before we said goodbye. I said, "I love you Mama.. love you mama" and I started to cry and so did her.. I could remember mama saying, "I love you too, Anak... Kaya ko ito." which made us both cry more.. That was the only time I cried in front of my mama. After that phone call, I started crying again.. I finally told my sister what happened. That afternoon, I received phone calls from my titas. Throughout the calls, I was hysterically crying. They we're calming me down and telling me what to do and what not. I could all hear them crying.. When kuya got home.. He was telling me not to cry and everything will be alright. Its hard not to cry.. Its mama eh. When mama got home.. Papa was downstairs and she told her at that instant.. The mood in the house was very depressing..  I could tell papa was shocked.. He wasn't talking as much at all.. I could hear mama crying every time relatives calls. It also made me cry.. In 4days, she'll undergo a major surgery. Mama was admitted a day before the surgery. For her stay in the hospital. I was the one watching her.. 

               On the day of the surgery, mama was on NPO for more than 10hours or so.. The surgery almost didn't push through due to some reasons but thank God it did. Both kuya and I waited in the room. Oh, I forgot to tell that kuya and mama both worked at the same hospital. My brother is a staff nurse there. The surgery ended around 11:30pm. Kuya's colleagues lets us stay inside the recovery room to be with mama. I didn't got much sleep there.. it was freezing inside the room. The next day, kuya was on morning shift so I was left there to watch mama.. around 10am Ate got to the hospital, so I got the chance to go back to our room and took a nap. Mama was transferred to our room around 12nn. We stayed in the Hospital for 5 more days before mom was discharged..

To Be Continued..

Part Two. Treatment.