scoliosis?

So I had my series of lower back pains, upper back pains, shoulder pains, and neck pains. It's been two years since I had my back examined and the ortho said I have a mild scoliosis. Not really surprised since scoliosis runs in the family. And mild plays to the angle of just 10 degrees, or less. Not really worth a serious therapy. Doc just told me to have a regular exercise regimen, or at least stretch out by playing badminton or swimming.

And so after two years, my back started to become a problem again. So I had a thoracolumbar X-ray just to clear out everything. And the result says...


FINDINGS:
The thoracic and encompassed lumbar spine exhibit lateral convexities as follow:

LEVEL Convexity towards Degrees
T1-T7 left 14 degrees
T7-T12 right 7 degrees
T12-L3 left 7 degrees

The vertebral bodies exhibit normal height and no apparent listhesis.
The disc spaces are maintained normal
The visualized pedicles and posterior spinal elements appear unmarred.

IMPRESSION:
Thoracolumbar levo-dextro-levoscoliosis as described.


Uhmmm...doktora? HELP! hehe

lisensya

It's been 2 months, I think, since my old wallet ate up my driver's license's pic. So basically was driving (on Sundays) with a license without a face. I tried to have it replaced but LTO wouldn't allow me since it's only a few months na lang before I'm due to renew. (FYI: You can have your license renewed 2 months before it expires). Ang sabi ni ateng mabait, and I quote: "Sir, wag ka na lang po papahuli...". And that was the best advice I've received for 2009!!!

Finally, come May 20, I had renewed my license. Once again, I can see my face in my ID!

So how do you get to renew your license?

• go to the nearest lto renewal office - MRT Ayala Station, SM Megamall Bldg A, Farmers Plaza, etc.
• make sure your license expiry is within two months from the day you plan to renew
• bring a photocopy of a valid ID (front and back)
• approach the license evaluator counter with your old license and he/she will be 'evaluating' whether you're entitled for renewal (see first bullet)
• he/she will be giving you a form to fill up and you'll be directed to the medical and drug testing clinic
• in the clinic, you'll be asked to fill up several forms, get your urine sample (for drug testing), and have a doctor evaluate whether you're fit to drive (eye check, BP check, etc.). and by the way, this will cost you P400.
• after getting your med cert, you'll have to go back to the license evaluator to submit the filled-up forms including your med cert and id photocopy.
• then get ready for your mug shot (make sure you've retouched already para di ka magmukhang magpapa 5-6 gaya nung pic sa taas!). also, lakihan ang pirma kasi sobrang liit nya ngayon pag lumabas sa ID.
• renewal will cost you P417.63. bring coins kasi walang tigpipiso ang cashier. for late renewal, there's a corresponding penalty depending on how late you were.
• presto, you 'll be getting your license after 10 minutes (or less I think).

better than visa

bus going to Lingayen - P400++

rented jeep going to Alaminos - P1000

entrance to Hundred Islands - P20/head

set of snorkel and life vests - P150/piece

kayak - P250/hour

bus going to Bolinao - P80

super sarap na chiffon with yema icing - P6/slice

tricycle going to brgy. Patar - P150

Pearl's Sea-Breeze overnight accommodation for 8pax - P2000

transpo to white sand beach and going back to bayan - P250 + P100 tip

bus going back to Cubao - P408

Starbucks grande frappe - P145

the perfect sunset.....................................PRICELESS!