Zenyu Eco Spa - My Halloween Treat

This year's halloween seemed like a week's vacation!  Well almost.
Oct 31, 2011 which falls on a Monday, was proclaimed a special non-working public holiday throughout the Philippines.  Citizens get to enjoy a 4-day long weekend!
While the sound of 'long weekend' overjoys just about anybody.
In my world, it just means longer sleep hours, availability to do partially neglected house chores, and if I'm lucky-gatherings! whether with family or with friends.  A vacation some place will be super too!

A date with Dr. Fish
Tonight me and my family decided to try out Zenyu Eco Spa located inside Hotel H2O.  But not before having an Asian dinner at Makan Sutra.  err wait a minute, either they've changed the name or the owner gave up.

My first visit in January 2010

Now, Oct 2011 - What it changed into:

Restaurant operations changed from self-service casual style dining to a fancier restaurant with waiters serving you instead.  The food quality and authenticity suffered quite a bit but I guess it's somewhat acceptable.

Revisiting Manila Ocean Park
After the meals, we walked around discovering what else is new in Manila Ocean Park.  I'm quite pleased they finally removed the "tiangge stalls" that greeted you on the entrance for they looked quite messy.  Renovations have been made to make the park achieve a "world-class" experience.  Ticket counters are now with LCD Screens, flooring and lighting have been changed, and the entrance path finally looks neat.  I really hope they maintain this educational and recreational place.   PH needs more places that develop and inspire culture than just big giant malls all over.

Zenyu Eco Spa - Here fishy fishy
So we finally headed back to the spa to experience their featured fish spa, negative ion hotbed treatment and  massage.
You can check out some of the photos on their website, of course I can't take a picture of myself =p haha.

What to expect:

• First, they'd give you soft rubber slippers with spikes in the soles like those foot therapy slippers.
• You can keep your valuables inside their electronic safe.  All you need to remember is assign a 4 number pin code.
• You also have a personal locker to store your clothing.  They will provide a large bath towel, a 2 piece robe (top and pants), and a disposable underwear! which is used during your negative ion hot bed treatment and massage.

The fish spa is within the locker room premises.  Male and female are separated.  I dipped my whole body in the water and the fish started nibbling my hands and feet.  I couldn't help but laugh so much for they really tickle.  Your feet will definitely feel much smoother than an ordinary footscrub afterwards.

Ah the wonders of nature.  A must try experience!

For the showers, they provide an all-natural, soy based multi-purpose solution which can be used for bath or cleaning dishes.  It doesn't foam so it can be weird using it as a handwash or for your shower.

Another experience that I liked was the negative ion hot bed therapy where you lie down and feel the heat on your whole back.  A soothing experience for anyone who has chronic neck and back pains.  A perfect preparation before a relaxing massage.

You end the experience with an hour massage.  While the fish spa and the hotbed therapy is a must try, the massage is quite average and doesn't really give you the relief that you'd expect from having a proper massage.

In my opinion, the therapists at The Spa, Makati and Gold's Gym, Wilson were way much better than the therapists at Zenyu Eco Spa.  I had commented on their Facebook Page and got this reply.

defensive much?

My family and I had the same feedback about their therapists.  Massage was indeed better elsewhere.  

I'm not saying the service is horrible either.  It was just average and probably not the massage you would expect for that price.  I might not go back for a massage there, but the ion hotbed therapy will do.

Drifting through Apocalypse

Have you ever had apocalyptic dreams? (or should they be called nightmares?)
I have, one too many.  From tsunamis and hurricanes that destroy cities and my least favorite of all, zombie invasion.

Last night I had another series of apocalyptic visions and familiar faces.  This time, instead of seeing destruction from afar, I'm now in the middle of it.

Vision 1:
Night time.
Place seemed like an old ruin with fire torches along the pillars.
This is the closest picture I could find (without the chairs)

There were people gathered around, observing the stars.  I've never seen so many stars, each white dot seemingly getting bigger as you stare at them for awhile.  Then the view changes, a big block was floating in the air towards the viewers.  It was as if someone had mind-lifted one of the pillars outside and brought it over the watching crowd.
Slowly, slowly it moved closer.  Everyone puzzled, stunned and unsure what to do.
Until everyone screamed for the pillar was being pulled towards us.  Me specifically.
I saw the pillar falling, aiming for me.  I couldn't move.
Everything became black upon its fall.

Vision 2:
Mid afternoon.  Heavy, and I do mean heavy rainfall.
I was in a white wooden house, with green lacy curtains on accordion windows.
There were a number of rooms and beds laying around.  I was under the impression we had just evacuated our homes due to flood.  I saw my relatives and cousins in the same house.  There were other people coming in who seem to know my relatives and were also taking refuge in that white house.
On impulse, I called 2 friends from overseas telling them to leave their homes for it was going to collapse any minute.  Apparently, they already knew about it and took refuge in a tent.
Then featured on the television, buildings tilted and collapsed as if someone had pushed the building.

Vision 3
Sadly, my brain deleted this and I couldn't really remember details of it lol.

There are some that regard dreams and nightmares as something to be prevented and I've been given lots of how-to's.  The most bizarre of all was to remove mirrors around the room and didn't follow until now (sorry my good friend xD)
I'm quite fascinated by dreams and why you get those kind of dreams based on what you go through in your daily life.
Do dreams have symbols or meaning?
For fun, here's what I found for this recent dream:

Apocalypse 
To dream of the apocalypse signifies an emotional and dramatic change taken place within yourself. The dream may also indicate the end of one kind of lifestyle and the beginning of another.

Ruins 
To�see ruins in your dream suggest that you are neglecting aspects of your life or that it is falling apart. You feel you are self-destructing. It is time to get on the right path.

Rain 
To see and hear rain falling symbolizes forgiveness and grace. Falling rain is also a metaphor for tears, crying and sadness. 

Building 

To see a building in ruins or damaged indicates that your approach toward a situation or relationship is all wrong. You need to change. Your own self-image may have suffered and taken some blow.

To dream that a building collapses indicates that you are losing sight of your ambitions and goals. Your pursuit for material gains is failing.

Have you ever had apocalyptic dreams? What was your worst nightmare?

The Weary Clown

The show has come to a close
Thanks for your presence and applause.

This clown has washed off his face in relief,
For he no longer needs to uphold that happy belief.

Noises that seemed like a joyous celebration,
Now replaced by silence and dejection.

As the lights went out and everyone tucked in tight,
The sigh begins, "How will I pretend all over again tomorrow night"

Conversation with Mom in the Locker Room

Mother
To see your mother in your dream represents the nurturing aspect of your own character. Mothers offer shelter, comfort, life, guidance and protection. Some people may have problems freeing themselves from their mothers and are thus seeking their own individuality and development.
To dream that you are having a conversation with your mother denotes a matter that has preoccupied your mind and you are not sure how to deal with it in your waking life. It indicates unresolved problems that need to be worked out with your mother.


Locker Room
To dream that you are in a locker room suggests that you need time to cool off and calm down. You are involved in some tough competition or are trying to overcome. Perhaps you are trying to pursue a love interest.�



From dreammoods.com