Let me begin with an observation on the latter. Developmental pediatricians in the Philippines are a rare breed. Or that's what I noticed. From society and organization websites, to forums, to word-of-mouth, to my own experience, they seem to be outnumbered by people who need their expertise. A parent of a child with developmental delays has to wait weeks or months to see one developmental pediatrician. Only thirty are listed on the Philippine Society of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics. Twenty-five in one Filipino autism blog, and that is not purely DevPeds. A child psychologist, child psychiatrist, and pediatric neurologist are mixed in the list, although they certainly are a big help too. At my son's speech therapy and psychology center I hear the same account from other parents - securing a time slot with a DevPed is hard. They are all fully booked throughout what could turn into a year. You may be lucky if someone withdraws but that rarely happens. I'm playing
Hello Hazel,
ReplyDeleteI like these blue roses. Thanks for capturing them in a photo.
Merry Christmas and Happy Blue Monday!
Believe it or not,I'm not a fan of shopping - especially with crowds at shopping malls. I prefer dreaming round quaint village shops. An interesting colourful post.
ReplyDeleteCountry girls at heart who are stuck in the city may not be as lucky. But they make do. It's still a nice nice Christmas this year.
Deletebeautiful shots! love the first one
ReplyDeleteLovely photos...I really like the first one..
ReplyDeleteWhat pretty shots.
ReplyDeleteWonderful series! I love the big lotus pads.. I am done shopping and will be happy not to go into a mall the next couple of days.. Happy Holidays to you and yours!
ReplyDeleteSometimes getting done with shopping is the best feeling. Happy Holidays!
DeleteSuch determination needs a reward. Have a great Christmas.
ReplyDeleteShopping is so tempting, even if it is "unnecessary." You have great self-control! Happy Holidays!
ReplyDeleteXcellent!
ReplyDeleteROG, ABCW
Colorful and creative photos and avoidance of 'spending' ~
ReplyDeleteHappy Holidays,
artmusedog and carol
Xciting!
ReplyDeleteHave a beautiful time this week and lots of lights in the coming year!
Wil, ABCW Team.
Beautiful Hazel! Wishing you much joy in this season of love.
ReplyDeleteWell I bought PLENTY at Forever XX1 this year.
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Lovely shots!
ReplyDeleteLovely pictures,
ReplyDeleteI particularly like the XX1 shop.
Best wishes,
Di.
ABCW team.
Best wishes,
Hope your holidays are filled with joy—and rubies!
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Great willpower! And pretty pics, too. Here in the states, the store is called Forever 21. I wonder if it is the same chain.
ReplyDeleteLove that first one.
ReplyDeleteThe first shot is amazing.
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