Case # 1

A couple of weeks ago, I was complaining from severe abdominal pain and I couldn't brush it off anymore because it was more painful than the usual. We went to Aventus(Intellicare) beside SM North so I can have my check up. The guard asked me a lot of questions, I had to explain to him everything as if he was the doctor in exchange of a number. After a couple of minutes, my number was called and I was asked to go the the information/reception area. When I went there, the Nurse asked me the same questions the guard asked me so I had to relay the whole story again, after that I was asked to sit down. After some time, they called my name and asked for my health card, I gave it to them, they swiped it and asked me to sign something. I asked the nurse what it is, she said it's for the consultation fee. Well for me, before asking anyone to sign anything, I think it's proper to explain what that document is. Plus having me sign that document when I haven't been checked by the doctor yet? Oh, please. As far as I know, and as far as I have experienced, they usually ask you to pay for something after the checkup has been done.

But anyhoo, after signing the said document, I was asked to wait again. After finishing a game of Angry Birds, they called my name again and this time to check my BP. I was asked again to wait for my name to be called. After taking a short nap, I was called to go to the Doctor's clinic. While I was explaining what happened to my Doctor, she kept on interrupting me saying that my story is full of contradictions and that it doesn't make any sense. I told her that the pain starts from the upper right abdomen and eventually finds its way to the lower right abdomen. It's very easy to understand, had she not interrupted me, she could've understood.

I informed the doctor that I was uncomfortable with the door open since she required me to raise my shirt and pinch the part of my body that ached and she said, "Okay lang yan, mga nurse naman ang mga yan e.". What the actual fuck??? Regardless if those people are medically trained, I wouldn't want to expose my body for everyone to see. Moving on, the Mean Doctor told me to have my Urinalysis so we can check if it's UTI.

So, I go to the crappy bathroom where they don't have any tissue nor liquid soap. Good thing I had my own tissue, sanitizer and alcohol. Went ahead into the lab so they can scrutinize my pee and I was told I had to wait for one hour for the result. Are you kidding me? One freakin' hour???? There were only 5 people around that time and it will take them 1 hour? Okay fine, can't do anything anyway.

After an hour and a half, I can't take it anymore because it's been too long and I have errands to do. I went to the lab and ask for the result, the MedTech told me that she already released it, I asked why didn't she call me, she said the nurses were supposed to do that. I went to the Nurse's station and asked if my results were there and they were! They were just too busy chitchatting that they forgot to call my name.

So, I got the result, went back to the Doctor and I was told that I didn't have UTI but there were traces of blood in my urine. I was told that my follow-up care should be with an OB Gyne. They had no OB Gyne for the day so I had no option but to go home. So, I left not knowing why my lower abdomen was so painful.

8 hrs after my checkup, I was rushed to the ER. The pain was not intolerable, they had to hydrate me using a dextrose and inject me with pain relievers. The people in Makati Med were very nice, probably because of the pricey service. But I couldn't care less, as long as they take care of me as a patient, I'm willing to pay. I was also told that my follow-up care would be an OB Gyne.

Case # 2

Since I was so pleased with how Makati Med handled the situation when I was at the ER, i wanted to go there for my follow-up care as well. Went to Aventus in Makati (which is Intellicare's office) so I can coordinate with them. For a question, you have to get a number. The guard interviewed me the same way the first guard did, I did a repeat performance with the person at the reception/information area. I was asked to proceed to a certain room so that my question can get answered. I was told that if I plan to do my follow-up care at Makati Med, I'd have to pay for it and they'd reimburse it, not even the full amount but 80% from them and 20% from PhilHealth. What a hassle, for a checkup? No, thanks.

I decided to make do with what I have and told the person at the reception area that I'm just going to have my checkup with their resident OB, I was told that I have to get another number, so I waited patiently until my number was called and I was asked to fill out this and that sheet, had to wait again until the doctor called my name. The OB was nice, she made me feel very comfortable and even joked about a lot of things. I won't tell what the diagnosis yet is, but I was asked t have a different kind of ultrasound so we can be sure. I went to the nurse's station and was told that it has to be scheduled and earliest that they can do is Tuesday. I asked if I can have it in a different clinic and was told that I can.

I went to the information room to ask if I'll be needing anything else aside from my card and they told me that was all I need. They even gave me several addresses of different clinics. Went to the nearest clinic and I was told I'd have to pay for it unless I have an authorization letter from Intellicare. FUQDISHIT. Seriously? I asked them several times if my card is all I need to have the procedure done in another clinic and those dumbos told me it's everything! What the hell, Intellicare? Get your shit together! I was so tired and my lower abdomen's pain was really getting worse l so I decided to just come back some other day and just rest at home. I called them to have my checkup and the procedure scheduled so I won't have to waste a lot of time with them.

Guise, a health card is very important in a working individual's life; but please don't make it difficult for us. Also, update your website or your handbook because the steps and procedures you have there are outdated and they contradict what what the people in your office say. People who are sick don't have the time and energy to go back and forth from one clinic to another just because you failed to provide them one pertinent information that they'll need to get their procedures done. Please, get your shit together.

I don't think Intellicare is an intelligent choice, do you?

Have you ever had that feeling where you just want to quit work and sleep all day beside the person you love? Well, I'm saying this not in a romantic sense but in the perspective of a 20-something professional who just got tired of what's she's doing and what she's about to do next, so the next best option is to cuddle and sleep with that person who's always been there for her. Her you say? Yes, because that person is me.

Phew. I typed that sentence spontaneously, not thinking if I'll be having typos or what have you. I feel tired. More like, sick and tired of everything especially work. It's not that the location (as of now) is too far, it's not the people I work with, it's not the money, it's not the food in the pantry, I just got tired.

I overthink all the time and I won't even bother to deny that. When I see photos of previous friends and classmates from college, and they're currently pursuing another degree or probably taking up medicine or law without having to work at the same time, I feel jealous. Was I less of a student, better yet a person while we were in college? Why is he/she more glorified than I am was when he was a slut and she drank beer all night. I know I shouldn't be feeling that way, but I guess I keep on thinking that life's unfair. That while other people are struggling with work and life, others keep on complaining how the atmosphere in Starbucks is not conducive for learning.

I know this may be late and a little bit uncalled for at the same time, but for the sake of attachment's sake, I'd gladly do it. I remember going to the office one night, upon checking my mail, MSN gave me a very shocking news, Steve Jobs died of Pancreatic Cancer. While I'm not really the type of person to go with the hype when someone popular dies, like Gadhafi, Steve Jobs is a different thing.

I had my very first apple device in November 2008, it was an Apple iPhone. I was so proud of it, it seemed awesome to the nth level and I took care of it to the best of my ability. I went to school with my phone and there were only a few people using the same phone, you can even count them with your fingers. I was so happy to have received a gift as such from the parentals. Being the naive college girl that I was though, I sold it in March 2009 so I can fund my own birthday party. I sold it for a cheap price for I was in a rush to get some hard, cold, cash. I spent that birthday on the beach, drinking with my friends.

Whenever I get moved to support one account, I always get the chance to be there the same time they'll be celebrating their anniversaries. This happened around a month ago, I'm posting it just now because I sort of miss the people that I worked with. I'm supporting a different account now, but I still manage to find myself thinking about the what if's. I know this is bull, since we trainers always get moved, there's no place for attachment or whatnots but I can't do that, I just can't. Plus, the people from Amazon were really nice.

So, a month ago, Amazon celebrated it's first year anniversary at Flight Bar. We were approached by one of the managers and were asked if we can host the program. I've hosted some events before but not in a formal manner. The environment was just relaxed and all, so I was a bit scared upon accepting the invitation. But I thought, this is a party, so why not have fun, eh?

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Pardon my pimples. I would want to be able to look at my blog and see how I looked like.

 Okay, let me tell you a story about this drink. I've loved Blowjob (the alcoholic drink) ever since I first had it, no pun intended. Before hosting, I wanted to be a little tipsy so the boyfran and I ordered Tequila and Blowjob. I was a bit shocked when they were serving it because they were putting one stack of glass over another. It was so high I got scared to drink it, what if my face get's burned? The usual Blowjob that I get is in a small shot glass with a tiny fire, but this one's shockingly awesome! People were cheering for me to just drink it and get it over with so I did and it was fun and it sizzles! hahaha!

Also at Flight Bar, they have this tradition of making someone drink in a sexual kind of way (or at least that's how I saw it) when the Captain blows the whistle. They're all dressed like Captains and Stewardess and once they come over to your location, you can't just decline the drink. It's vodka anyway.

I had fun! After a long time, I finally got drunk. I invited Lovey on purpose so he can actually take me home. *wink*

I'm not fond of lipsticks. I bought my first lipstick a year ago and it was from Bench. I loved the color, it was dark and smelled a bit of chocolate and champagne. I rarely use it, though. I'd rather stick to my Nivea lip balm, it gives my lips the some sort of color anyway. Some of my friends keep telling me that I should start wearing one, at the same time put some tint aka make-up on my face. It was kind of awkward at first, but you know, I'm getting there. Hahaha But, it's still awkward.

Earlier this year, I won a package from Ms. Jenni Epperson, it included eyeshadow, lipstick and all sorts of fun colors you can put in your face. I'm not that adventurous when it comes to make-up so I just got one lipstick that I think I'll prolly use in the future and gave the rest of the stuff to my mom.