Do you still have time to pamper yourself?
By mtrguanlao
@mtrguanlao (5522)
Philippines
September 22, 2011 6:32am CST
Hi friends and mylotters!
I don't know why after having my youngest daughter,I don't have the time to pamper myself anymore,I don't know if this is just fine or not but I feel I'm too lazy to take care of myself now,oh my! I noticed I even seldom look at my face in the mirror the whole day,sometimes I only comb my hair twice a day. Yes,I'm a stay at home mom and maybe that's the reason why I'm too lazy to pamper myself. Before, I used to go to parlors once a month just to have some haircut and manicure,pedicure and even facial treatment. But now,oh my,I guess I just go to a parlor once a year,waaa!!!
Do you feel the same? Do you still have time for yourself?
I don't know why after having my youngest daughter,I don't have the time to pamper myself anymore,I don't know if this is just fine or not but I feel I'm too lazy to take care of myself now,oh my! I noticed I even seldom look at my face in the mirror the whole day,sometimes I only comb my hair twice a day. Yes,I'm a stay at home mom and maybe that's the reason why I'm too lazy to pamper myself. Before, I used to go to parlors once a month just to have some haircut and manicure,pedicure and even facial treatment. But now,oh my,I guess I just go to a parlor once a year,waaa!!!
Do you feel the same? Do you still have time for yourself?3 people like this
18 responses
@jaiho2009 (39140)
• Philippines
23 Sep 11
hello cutie,
I don't go to parlor for manicure pedicure too much.
Only when my mom comes home and I need to go with them since my sister is a parlor addict.
But oftentimes I had my massage regularly (body massage) I need it so badly due to overfatigue ( you know, mothers)
Let's go for a night out..bhaby will take care of us 




@jaiho2009 (39140)
• Philippines
23 Sep 11
It's fine with body spa..never a foot spa.
Besides I am not also a party goer...that is one thing that me and bhaby is not compatible with.
I hate crowds and noise...not to mention the smoke and alco smells
When bhaby and me go for a night out we only stroll around and eat somewhere...hahaha...food trip...oh yes, that's our weakness 
When bhaby and me go for a night out we only stroll around and eat somewhere...hahaha...food trip...oh yes, that's our weakness 
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@mtrguanlao (5522)
• Philippines
23 Sep 11
Haha,the problem with me is I feel sleepy after midnight already my friend and if I don't sleep by 2am,I'd be having a headache the next day for sure,lol!
I enjoy being with both you, jai,hope we can still meet up again and go to a spa just like what bhaby told me,hehe!

I enjoy being with both you, jai,hope we can still meet up again and go to a spa just like what bhaby told me,hehe!
@mtrguanlao (5522)
• Philippines
23 Sep 11
Yahu,I'll go for that trip friend..it's always been my trip whenever me and hubby goes out for a date,lol!
Honestly friend,we feel very much the same way with crowds and noise,haha! We really are at the same age,lol!
Honestly friend,we feel very much the same way with crowds and noise,haha! We really are at the same age,lol!

@ronadelle (1547)
• Philippines
22 Sep 11
Hi there, I'm usually home too but I don't have kids yet and so I see to it that I pamper myself from time to time. I just got my hair rebonded the other week and both some clothes. Please take time for yourself as well. I'm sure that you don't want to look really old. Cheers!
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@mtrguanlao (5522)
• Philippines
22 Sep 11
Hi there!
I'm happy to know that you got your hair rebonded,that's one thing I want to do but I have thin hair and I'm afraid I might loose most of my hair from rebonding,hehe!
You know what,even buying clothes for myself makes me lazy,oh my! I'm always saying I just better buy the money for my kids rather for my own use,hehe!
I'm happy to know that you got your hair rebonded,that's one thing I want to do but I have thin hair and I'm afraid I might loose most of my hair from rebonding,hehe!
You know what,even buying clothes for myself makes me lazy,oh my! I'm always saying I just better buy the money for my kids rather for my own use,hehe!@ronadelle (1547)
• Philippines
22 Sep 11
i love it. You are really a loving mom. But still please, have time for yourself. :) Please. 

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@mtrguanlao (5522)
• Philippines
22 Sep 11
I will ronadelle,thanks for your kind words.
Hey,are you ronadelle in triond,I think you're my new friend there,hehe! I'm not sure if that's also exactly the username you're using in triond but it sounds like it,lol!
Hey,are you ronadelle in triond,I think you're my new friend there,hehe! I'm not sure if that's also exactly the username you're using in triond but it sounds like it,lol!
@SIMPLYD (90717)
• Philippines
23 Sep 11
My friend, that should not be the way for a woman.
To be honest, when i resigned and was a plain housewife for a while, i always see to it that i also pamper myself. I guess, maybe because our daughter was already in high school that time and stays on the dorm, so i am by myself when husband is at work.
In the morning, before preparing breakfast, i would bathe and prettify myself. I don't wear those loose dresses, i wear shorts and tanks. That way, i get to see if i am adding weight or not easily. I do exercises to tone my body. I take care of myself so when my husband arrives i am still good looking.
You have to stop being lazy my friend, and start pampering yourself, lest your husband would not even take a glance at you anymore. 

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@SIMPLYD (90717)
• Philippines
24 Sep 11
Just because your husband is abroad, you shouldn't make yourself pretty? Don't be like that.
You have to take care of your body because it is God's temple and is just a borrowed one. You have to prettify yourself , so you will have self confidence at all times. Nobody from your friends and husband's friends and relative would say that you look "losyang", if you will always take time to prettify yourself. That will make your husband prouder of you.
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@mtrguanlao (5522)
• Philippines
24 Sep 11
Hi dear!
I don't wanna be called "losyang" too,huhu!
I don't know why I felt this consciousness just now,I guess I'm seeing my face with wrinkles already that's why,lol! But you are very much right about it,we should really take care of ourselves because it's God'd gift to us. I will really try my best to have time for myself now even if hubby is not here. Thanks Simplyd!
I don't wanna be called "losyang" too,huhu!
I don't know why I felt this consciousness just now,I guess I'm seeing my face with wrinkles already that's why,lol! But you are very much right about it,we should really take care of ourselves because it's God'd gift to us. I will really try my best to have time for myself now even if hubby is not here. Thanks Simplyd!
@mtrguanlao (5522)
• Philippines
23 Sep 11
Hi friend!
You're so great! I envy you!
I guess I really should get rid of my laziness then,huhu! Maybe one reason why I'm like this is because hubby is not here,he works abroad so I'm really not inspired to make myself pretty,lol! The only time I take time to go to a saloon is when hubby is about to come home to be with us,lol!
I'm even lazy to take some exercises,waaa!!!
You're so great! I envy you!
I guess I really should get rid of my laziness then,huhu! Maybe one reason why I'm like this is because hubby is not here,he works abroad so I'm really not inspired to make myself pretty,lol! The only time I take time to go to a saloon is when hubby is about to come home to be with us,lol!
I'm even lazy to take some exercises,waaa!!!

@bhabycatch013 (9150)
• Philippines
22 Sep 11
hi mtr,
Even how busy I am I tried to pamper myself like going to spa and having a manicure or some hair treatment this is my gift to myself for having a stressful days
Well I think you better start to pamper yourself again
happy mylotting

Well I think you better start to pamper yourself again
happy mylotting

@mtrguanlao (5522)
• Philippines
22 Sep 11
Hi friend!
Well,it's pretty obvious from seeing you that you really still have time for yourself bhaby and I'm happy for you.
I just don't know why even if I know I deserve to pamper myself,I'm really lazy to do so,waaaaa!!!
Well,it's pretty obvious from seeing you that you really still have time for yourself bhaby and I'm happy for you.
I just don't know why even if I know I deserve to pamper myself,I'm really lazy to do so,waaaaa!!!
@bhabycatch013 (9150)
• Philippines
22 Sep 11
Well I need to
Maybe it's not near at your place so you feel lazy one of this day we can have a SPA bonding if someone can look after Crystal 
Maybe it's not near at your place so you feel lazy one of this day we can have a SPA bonding if someone can look after Crystal 
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@miadsoriano (884)
• Philippines
30 Sep 11
I used to pamper myself too. Like you, I went to have my monthly manicure, pedicure, and hot oil treatments at my favorite parlor. I continued with this beauty routine even after I got married. But after I became a mother at age 35, I "forgot" myself in the process. I would like to start taking care and pampering myself more from now on. Thanks for reminding me. :)
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@mtrguanlao (5522)
• Philippines
30 Sep 11
Hi miad!
I guess becoming a mother made us have less time for ourselves but I know it's still not too late to pamper ourselves,right?
We deserve it,lol!
I guess becoming a mother made us have less time for ourselves but I know it's still not too late to pamper ourselves,right?
We deserve it,lol!
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@miadsoriano (884)
• Philippines
30 Sep 11
While there's life, there is still hope! :D
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@janevi (888)
• Philippines
23 Sep 11
Perhaps its the one thing that I cannot just take it for granted. For me it is important to do self-care not just to beautify myself but to be pleasant all the time and to relax. Going to the spa or to the parlor relaxes me. The more that I will go to the parlor or the spa if I am busy. Quite ironic but i do that. I see to it that I maintain that little time for myself for sanity hahahaha... or else I will be shouting at people under me and I don't like to happen. When I feel tired or easily gets irritated, it is a sign that i needed a break. Pampering oneself is vital for me because it yields more benefits especially in my type of work.
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@mtrguanlao (5522)
• Philippines
23 Sep 11
Hi janevi!
Wow! I wish I have that habit of yours too on how to relax oneself,lol! Facial treatment is what I need 'cause my face needs some pampering.
I just hope I will have the energy to pamper myself,hehe! Sometimes when I have free time,I just choose to work online,yay!
Wow! I wish I have that habit of yours too on how to relax oneself,lol! Facial treatment is what I need 'cause my face needs some pampering.
I just hope I will have the energy to pamper myself,hehe! Sometimes when I have free time,I just choose to work online,yay!@janevi (888)
• Philippines
24 Sep 11
If we truly take care of ourself, then we can always 'have the time' for it. I think it is just a matter of choice and decision. :-) In my case, I decided to choose to have time for the little pampering for myself.:-)
Sometimes we really need to sacrifice the things we used to do for something that is of a higher value.:-)
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@danishcanadian (28954)
• Canada
25 Sep 11
For me "pampering myself" means going to Second Cup every day for a mocha latte. I like to take a couple of hours, and sit there and read, and work on my writing. I either take my computer with me, or just use my iPhone. It's a nice escape from all the other crazy crap that goes on around here.
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@mtrguanlao (5522)
• Philippines
25 Sep 11
Hi danishcanadian!
You must be a very good writer,hehe! They say a great writer needs a place where they can write fully and Second Cup is the place for you.
I would want to go out but lazy to be alone,hehe!
You must be a very good writer,hehe! They say a great writer needs a place where they can write fully and Second Cup is the place for you.
I would want to go out but lazy to be alone,hehe!@mtrguanlao (5522)
• Philippines
23 Sep 11
Hi cher!
That's one problem with me here at home. I feel I look old at hokme since I seldom comb my hair and face in the mirror,lol! And the clothes I'm wearing are just walking shorts and shirt so when someone comes,I still have to go up to my room to change my clothes and look at myself in the mirror to see how my hair is doing,lol! Really too lazy for myself,waaa!!!!
That's one problem with me here at home. I feel I look old at hokme since I seldom comb my hair and face in the mirror,lol! And the clothes I'm wearing are just walking shorts and shirt so when someone comes,I still have to go up to my room to change my clothes and look at myself in the mirror to see how my hair is doing,lol! Really too lazy for myself,waaa!!!!
@Sreekala (34312)
• India
23 Sep 11
Hi mtr,
I can guess dear…. but once the kids are grown up you definitely get time to take care of yourself…
On holidays I am just like you hardly comb my hair after my bath if there is no outings… but on other days I have to dress up neatly for the office… so can’t compromise…. I visited a beauty parlour only once in my life… just before the marriage day…
I can guess dear…. but once the kids are grown up you definitely get time to take care of yourself…
On holidays I am just like you hardly comb my hair after my bath if there is no outings… but on other days I have to dress up neatly for the office… so can’t compromise…. I visited a beauty parlour only once in my life… just before the marriage day…
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@mtrguanlao (5522)
• Philippines
23 Sep 11
Hello Sree!
I guess you are right about the kids,they make my whole time at home busy,lol! And if I have free time,I work online,haha! And if I feel like taking time for myself,I'm too lazy,waaa!!!
Haha,we are both the same my friend and I only had make-ups on my wedding day.
I guess you are right about the kids,they make my whole time at home busy,lol! And if I have free time,I work online,haha! And if I feel like taking time for myself,I'm too lazy,waaa!!!
Haha,we are both the same my friend and I only had make-ups on my wedding day. @paula27661 (15811)
• Australia
23 Sep 11
I haven’t been able to afford pampering such as facials, manicures etc. for a long time but I still care for myself by doing all those things at home, in fact I even trim my own hair! I could not bear to completely let myself go so I have a routine I can afford at home which includes skin care, hair colouring etc. The only thing I miss is getting a massage which is a tad difficult to do yourself unless my husband obliges lol!
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@mtrguanlao (5522)
• Philippines
23 Sep 11
Hi paula!
Whenever hubby is here with us,I've always wanted him to trim my hair as I don't know how but he is the one telling me to go to a parlor and have some haircut,I guess he's just afraid he might ruin my hair,lol!
And he is also the one pushing me to have some facial and spa..he just wanted to give me some break at home,hehe! That's why I can only pamper myself from those things once a year 'cause hubby is here with us every year.
Whenever hubby is here with us,I've always wanted him to trim my hair as I don't know how but he is the one telling me to go to a parlor and have some haircut,I guess he's just afraid he might ruin my hair,lol!
And he is also the one pushing me to have some facial and spa..he just wanted to give me some break at home,hehe! That's why I can only pamper myself from those things once a year 'cause hubby is here with us every year. @jazel_juan (15745)
• Philippines
23 Sep 11
I have 3 kids mtr and it is hard to budget the time..plus i work from 8 to 5 and when i go home i need to do the chores and the cooking.. luckily since i am working i need to stay groomed lol.. so i do squeeze in the time to make myself feel good, i have my haircut or get those pedicures and manicures! You can still do that just make sure you manage the time well and if you have some house help she can look after your kids for awhile while you go out and get yourself some time. i believe it is essential so you wont feel bad and still confident
plus enough of the laziness too! lol..
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@mtrguanlao (5522)
• Philippines
23 Sep 11
Hi jazel-juan!
Wow,you're one superwoman eh,hehe!
I envy you! Actually,if only I will really force myself to go out and have some beautification for myself,I can do it. But yes,the laziness is the big cause of my looks now,haha! I guess I really better get rid of this laziness.
It's just that I'd rather spend time online doing my works than having time for myself,oh my!
I envy you! Actually,if only I will really force myself to go out and have some beautification for myself,I can do it. But yes,the laziness is the big cause of my looks now,haha! I guess I really better get rid of this laziness.
It's just that I'd rather spend time online doing my works than having time for myself,oh my!
@allknowing (153529)
• India
23 Sep 11
I have always spent time to take care of myself not just in the area of looking presentable but also satisfying myself in every possible way. I feel it is our duty to take care of ourselves rather than be a burden on others. After all charity begins at home
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@mtrguanlao (5522)
• Philippines
23 Sep 11
Hi allknowing!
I understand what you are trying to say. Hubby is always saying we should also love ourselves as we love our kids,he's been tryimngh to twell me to give time for myself even if I am busy at home. I guess when it comes to myself,I always set aside it,waaa!!
Thanks for your comment allknowing,will try to take time for myself.
I understand what you are trying to say. Hubby is always saying we should also love ourselves as we love our kids,he's been tryimngh to twell me to give time for myself even if I am busy at home. I guess when it comes to myself,I always set aside it,waaa!!
Thanks for your comment allknowing,will try to take time for myself. @hardworkinggurl (37062)
• United States
23 Sep 11
Hello my dear sweet friend!
Although I can't do what I use to as I am no longer working offline, I still try and find sometime to pamper me. It may not be as it was once before but I try to take care of me and cut corners in some areas so that I can tend to me.
It is too hard to do so when you have a little one, Lord knows I had two little ones and I had to wait. 
Although I can't do what I use to as I am no longer working offline, I still try and find sometime to pamper me. It may not be as it was once before but I try to take care of me and cut corners in some areas so that I can tend to me.
It is too hard to do so when you have a little one, Lord knows I had two little ones and I had to wait. 
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@hardworkinggurl (37062)
• United States
23 Sep 11
A woman will never be too old, to pamper herself. It just seems like time is very slow when we are raising the kiddos. But in a blink of an eye they grow up and we so wish they were small again.
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@mtrguanlao (5522)
• Philippines
23 Sep 11
Hello my dear dear friend!
Yes,that's my problem now,I still have a baby to take care of and it's really hard to find time to go out and pamper myself to a spa or a parlor. When I have free time,I prefer doing my works online rather than going out,yay! I guess when my baby is big enough,I'll just have to alot time for myself as in force myself to it,haha! I think I'm so old that time,waaaa
Yes,that's my problem now,I still have a baby to take care of and it's really hard to find time to go out and pamper myself to a spa or a parlor. When I have free time,I prefer doing my works online rather than going out,yay! I guess when my baby is big enough,I'll just have to alot time for myself as in force myself to it,haha! I think I'm so old that time,waaaa
@mtrguanlao (5522)
• Philippines
23 Sep 11
Yes my dear friend but the thing is, now that I'm not that old,I'm already lazy to pamper myself,what more if I'm already old,waaa!!
But I guess seeing myself with lots of wrinkles will motivate me to pamper myself then,lol!
You bet,my dear friend! How I wish my son will go back to his baby stage,hehe!
But I guess seeing myself with lots of wrinkles will motivate me to pamper myself then,lol!
You bet,my dear friend! How I wish my son will go back to his baby stage,hehe!
@abatencila (970)
• Philippines
23 Sep 11
Hi sis!
You should pamper yourself once in a while to unwind. Me, I make sure I go to spa or salon to pamper myself. You can do it, girl! Have fun
and Stay pretty always.
You should pamper yourself once in a while to unwind. Me, I make sure I go to spa or salon to pamper myself. You can do it, girl! Have fun
and Stay pretty always.1 person likes this
@mtrguanlao (5522)
• Philippines
23 Sep 11
Hi sis! Good to see you!
Waaaa,I don't know sis why I'm too lazy for those stuffs for myself now. Especially now that I have works online,oh my! If I have free time,instead of going out,I just do my works online,yay! I guess,I will really have time for myself when hubby is about to go home,I need to,lol!
Waaaa,I don't know sis why I'm too lazy for those stuffs for myself now. Especially now that I have works online,oh my! If I have free time,instead of going out,I just do my works online,yay! I guess,I will really have time for myself when hubby is about to go home,I need to,lol!
@angelbelle578 (1635)
• Philippines
22 Sep 11
I pamper myself when I have money to spend. Since I don't have my own family I have a lot of time for myself. When you have a child you're time will split into to. I mean you have to take care of your child and your family. You'll only have little time for yourself.
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@mtrguanlao (5522)
• Philippines
23 Sep 11
Hi angel!
Yes,it's true that when you already have kids,you'll have less time for yourself and that's what I am experiencing now but I have no regrets about it 'cause my kids are my life and I love them so. It's just that I envy those who can still find time for pampering themselves despite their busy sked.
Yes,it's true that when you already have kids,you'll have less time for yourself and that's what I am experiencing now but I have no regrets about it 'cause my kids are my life and I love them so. It's just that I envy those who can still find time for pampering themselves despite their busy sked. @Mikaela_taz25 (1842)
• Philippines
22 Sep 11
Hi mtr, you can still pamper yourself even when your at home and with your kids, there are available products that you can buy to the store for self pampering. And at the same times you can do that with your husband and also with your kids as the bonding moments. Taking care of ourselves is important not just for self but also to our love ones its making ourself looking good and feeling good also.
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@mtrguanlao (5522)
• Philippines
22 Sep 11
Hi Mikaela!
May I ask if you're doing it at your home? May I know your procedure 'cause I really wanna know,hehe! Hubby works abroad so he's not here with us that's why the only time I go to a parlor is when he's coming home already for a vacation,lol!
May I ask if you're doing it at your home? May I know your procedure 'cause I really wanna know,hehe! Hubby works abroad so he's not here with us that's why the only time I go to a parlor is when he's coming home already for a vacation,lol!
@indahfth (11161)
• Indonesia
22 Sep 11
Pampering myself. I mean pamper myself, by having the opportunity to sleep longer. If I have slept a long time, then I'm indulging myself. After getting married, and have children, I slept very short time. Sometimes in one day, I only slept 4 hours.
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@mtrguanlao (5522)
• Philippines
22 Sep 11
Hi indahfth!
It's true that after getting married and having kids makes us have less time for ourselves and that's what I've been going through right now. And if I have free time,I work online. I am still having enough sleep like 6-8 hours so I guess I'm pampering myself by that,thanks for the realization,hehe!
It's true that after getting married and having kids makes us have less time for ourselves and that's what I've been going through right now. And if I have free time,I work online. I am still having enough sleep like 6-8 hours so I guess I'm pampering myself by that,thanks for the realization,hehe!
@lologirl2021 (5541)
• United States
22 Sep 11
Every morning before heading out or going to work i have to get my hair nice and do my makeup. I wont go to work looking bad and not well put together because im not sure who is coming in that day or who is going to be judgeing me as well. Today is my last day of the work week as im going with family so my clothes arent ironed and im wearing jean capris and sneakers. Now i have sneakers on only because its raining out or i would wear sandals. I always do my makeup evern if im just going to the grocery store because im not sure who im going to run into as well.
@mtrguanlao (5522)
• Philippines
22 Sep 11
Hi lologirl! I went to your profile to see the picture closer,is it you in that avatar? You're so pretty and well-groomed!
I guess being on the field or in the office always makes one to motivate themselves from staying pretty and well-groomed. And since you're that pretty already,stay like it!
I guess being on the field or in the office always makes one to motivate themselves from staying pretty and well-groomed. And since you're that pretty already,stay like it!

















