Refugio Kalandraka is the name of the little lodge that we’re currently staying in. The owner here owns Cafe Kalandraka too, which is just a stone’s throw away and opens from 6.30pm till late. This is where we have been dining every evening. The salad and lasagna here are our favourite dishes. The generous servings of cheese are enough to make me drool!For breakfast, we will venture a little further to the heart of the town, where Bar Florentino and Olvido are. Both cafes here whip up hearty breakfast meals with delicious spanish eggs (essentially sunny side up eggs that are very crispy and fluffy at the edges) and sausages.It is summer in Spain now so the sun doesn’t set till about 9 p.m. Once the sun sets, we have to make our way back to our lodge using a headlamp because it’s so dark you can’t see anything in front of you! It is quite an experience really.
We arrived at Rodellar yesterday after driving 300km. It was quite a harrowing experience as we were unfamiliar with the roads and made wrong turns around the one million roundabouts in Spain.
Gorgeous architecture, stone houses and a picturesque view of the mountains were just some of the beautiful sights that took our breath away.
Here’s presenting our quaint little cottage, our home for the next two weeks. It looks like something that came out of Heidi. I can imagine sheep running about the large expanse of greenery, but in reality, there are countless numbers of huge dogs instead.
Check out the Scandinavian decor of our little lodge. It is surprisingly homely and cozy.
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The good news is, yes, I will still be updating my blog while I’m overseas, so do stay tuned for more updates. π I’m sorry I haven’t had time to reply the comments on my blog, but rest assured that I’ve read every single one of them. Before I turn into a rock in Rodellar, I aim to reply all the comments and keep you updated while I’m on the road.
Ah well, let’s not go into that now shall we. Have a good weekend!
My uncle (who’s a fabulous dentist too, but he doesn’t perform surgeries as frequently) recommended Dr Bruce Chew to me because he’s an oral surgeon. It’s important to find a good dentist to perform wisdom tooth surgery because a blotched job can impair your facial nerves, resulting in permanent facial numbness. I was quite perturbed by the thought of this, hence I prolonged my appointment till just 2 weeks before my back-to-back trips so that I have just enough time for recovery. π
What was the process like?
Dr Chew did a fantastic job. Before the deed was done, I was given antibiotics and painkillers. He then proceeded to administer local anesthesia through injection until my entire mouth was numb.
Not once did I feel pain (my threshold is very low) during the whole process, including the injection. My upper tooth was extracted in the blink of an eye. I almost didn’t realize it was already taken out.
The lower tooth, on the other hand, took slightly longer because it was necessary to break the tooth into smaller pieces. The drilling sound was deafening. I am not kidding when I say deafening because for someone who has had a lot of dental work done, this is the first time I’ve experienced drilling of this magnitude. There was also some pulling and tugging but both Dr Chew and his nurse, Doris, were very reassuring. Again, I have to emphasize that there was no pain throughout and the procedure was completed in about 30-45 minutes.
Extraction/surgery aftercare
I was given a course of antibiotics, painkillers and an antibacterial mouthwash to prevent infection and speed up the healing process. You will also be given 5 days of medical leave to recuperate at home.
For the first day itself, do prepared for bleeding to last at least a couple of hours. It can be a gory sight, having to change your blood-soaked gauze every half an hour or so. I was told to only use the mouthwash before bedtime, after brushing, so as to give the blood ample time to clot. This is important because the nurse warned that some patients who turned a deaf ear to her advice suffered from excessive bleeding thereafter.
My lower facial nerve was exposed after the surgery because of my tooth’s proximity to the nerve, which meant that there was a possibility that I would experience numbness for a few months. Dr Chew advised me to take Vitamin B should I experience numbness in my lips the next day, but thankfully, there was no numbness to speak of. π
Did I experience pain in the days that followed?
There was some soreness around the jaw and gum area and it was difficult for me to open my mouth too wide, but honestly, these inconveniences were pretty inconsequential. I could eat as per normal, except that I chose to stick to a liquid diet (e.g. porridge, soup etc.) for about 4 days so that brushing will be much easier.
My only grouse was that my left cheek swelled for 4 days, making me look like a chipmunk with walnuts stored in the left side of my mouth. JW had the time of his life teasing me and poking fun at my left cheek (yes, literally). He was so fascinated with my swollen cheek that he kept asking me when I was going to extract the wisdom teeth on my right! =S
What about now?
Nope, there is still no pain. After my stitches were removed on the 5th day, I was given a syringe and taught how to dislodge food when it gets stuck in the gap where my tooth used to be. I’m currently using the syringe to flush out trapped food after every meal. My jaw and gum still feel slightly sore as the wound will only heal completely after 3 months, but the soreness is subsiding with each passing day and I have been so busy it doesn’t bother me at all!
What’re your dentist’s contact details?
Chew & Chew Dental Surgery
Mount Elizabeth Hospital
#10-16
Tel: 6738 6033
What’s the cost like?
For wisdom tooth surgery, the cost ranges from S$1000-S$1,500, of which a maximum amount of $950 can be claimed from Medisave.
For wisdom tooth extraction, it was about S$200. Unfortunately, Medisave cannot be used for normal extraction. π
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Besides statement jewellery, every girl needs a pair of statement shoes to complete her wardrobe.
To ensure exclusivity, I only have one pair in size 36 (fits true). It is brand new and unworn. π
Measurements: Length 23.5 cm, Height 9cm
If you’re interested in purchasing this pair of shoes, do drop me an e-mail at regina.chow@gmail.com to order.
Please note that a meet-up is preferred for this item as I will be heading overseas very soon! I am available this Tuesday (23rd Aug) and Wednesday (24th Aug) in town area. π
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Korean tulle floral skirt from Far East Plaza
Korean Transparent heels Far East Plaza
I wore one of my favourite tulle skirts to lunch today and I could barely open my eyes for a photo under the blazing afternoon sun!
Coincidentally, the mood of this photo seems to reflect the rough week that I had due to some personal issues which I will not disclose here. All I can say is, I’ve finally understood the real meaning of the adage “true friends are only found in times of adversity”.
Perhaps everyone had different expectations, so perhaps nobody’s to blame for the situation. But I’m disappointed because of the way we were trampled on despite all that we have done, and while we all wish things could have been different, what is done is done and now it’s time for us to move on, come what may. Our worries and actions may have come to naught, but I always believe that every cloud has a silver lining. I believe tomorrow will always be a brand new day and that it’ll always be better than yesterday. π
We are willing to forgive, but will the level of trust ever be the same again? I really don’t have the answer to that. Only time will tell.
Whatever happens, we will only wish the best for you, as always.
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We met Karen, her mum and Ethan for tea as they happened to be in KL during the same period as us. π While JW’s primary objective was to hone his rockclimbing skills in KL, my main aim was to gorge myself silly before my wisdom tooth operation.
Food aside, I especially like their tea sets as the whimsical design reminds me of the Mad Hatter’s tea party in Alice in Wonderland.
The teapot is so adorable. It evokes feelings of nostalgia as it bears a striking resemblance to the teapot which was part of a toy tea set that I used to play with when I was a kid.
Well, that was until recently at least. I started including more plain, minimalist pieces in my wardrobe and thought it would be interesting to jazz them up with jewellery. That way, I’ll get different looks without having to do a wardrobe overhaul.
Besides the necklace, I also came across this lovely ring encrusted with pearls and roses. It was love at first sight and even my other half gave his stamp of approval. I don’t usually bother about men’s opinions on fashion but sometimes, a little affirmation helps. π
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Floral print skorts from Platinum Mall, Bangkok
Pink skinny belt from Cache Cache
Diamonte butterfly flats from Mitju
I had two of my wisdom teeth extracted yesterday (normal extraction for the upper tooth and surgery for the bottom tooth) and to my surprise, the experience was completely painless. I’m not sure if the pain will only strike in a day or even a few days’ time but I’m keeping my fingers and toes crossed that this ordeal will be over in a jiffy.
I’ll write about my experience in another day or two so that I can give a more accurate account, so stay tuned if you’re interested to find out more. π
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This is totally random but I just made an appointment for my wisdom tooth surgery this coming Monday. I don’t have the jitters yet but I’m pretty sure I’ll freak out on the dentist chair. π I’d better stuff myself silly in KL this weekend to prevent any weight loss thereafter!
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About Me
Hi! My name is Regina and I am a style, beauty and travel enthusiast who enjoys writing, photography and letting my creative juices flow.
My blogging journey has been nothing short of exciting. I was recently named the winner of Her World Magazineβs Estee Lauder Style Superstar Awards 2016. My blog was also awarded Best Fashion Blog (Grand Winner) at the Singapore Blog Awards 2014. The year before that, it won Best Online Shopping Blog at the Singapore Blog Awards 2013.
Additionally, it is listed as one of the 10 interesting blogs on Singapore by AsiaWeb Direct (http://www-singapore.com/blogs.htm). I was also featured on both local and international mainstream media for my views on style, fashion and online shopping:
The Straits Times (14 Oct 2014)
The Business Times (14 Oct 2014)
My Paper (13 Oct 2014)
CNBC ("Pricey Singapore: Savvy shoppers go online" - 28 Dec 2014)
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