At last, I have found my favorite coffee shop chain and branch! Caffe Bene (Korean-based) inside the SMX Convention Center.
I was coming out of the building when I passed by it and was immediately caught by the wooden interior (again, I know) PLUS the sight of only three to five customers at that time. Thought it was the perfect place to just read a book and pass time with a cup of coffee, without having to hear other people's conversation at the next table, so I wrote a mental note to visit it one time. I know they are are not libraries, but nothing annoys me quickly than a bunch of loud people at coffee shops (just the thought of it annoys me now).
So on one free afternoon, I brought a book, went and had a great, quiet time by myself. There was more people than the initial, but nothing that would distract me compared to if I was on Starbucks or CBTL. Couldn't be more impressed when I ordered a cup of cappuccino and thought that it was the best I have tasted so far. It was a perfect match to my book at that time :)
P.S. I love Rainbow Rowell's Attachments! Beth and Jennifer's email exchange are so funny :D Can't remember the last time smiled and laughed with a book. I was instantly captured by Rainbow Rowell that I just purchased Eleanor and Park yesterday, and I cannot wait to dive on her story again :)
It's nice to find a quiet coffee shop to read and pass time; in Singapore, that is very hard to come by. Our cafes are tiny, and more of meeting places where conversations take place.
ReplyDeleteI kind of regret it now how I have not visited a single local coffee shop when I was in Singapore. I really wish we had more of the local ones here in Manila. Or a book cafe perhaps? Intended for those who just really want a quality time with books and coffee :)
DeleteOne of the things I've regret most too. I've lived there for 8 mos and I only got to one coffee shop where one of my friend works.
DeleteAlso, we've been meaning to try this coffee shop everytime we pass by it in Eastwood. We're probably try this soon! :D
Hi Aia :) I hope you'll enjoy Caffe Bene when you visit too.
DeleteI wasn't shooting with film yet when I visited Singapore, unfortunately. I sometimes wonder all of the shots I could have taken had I only known earlier how fun it is to shoot with film :)
These cafe looks really good :)
ReplyDeleteand i am know going to check your book choice ehehe
beautoful photos!
I wish I had taken more photos inside! I'm still struggling taking photos with other people around, I get too conscious :(
DeleteAnd yes, if you want something light and funny, Attachments is the perfect read <3 Thank you, Sara :) :)
looks like lovely cafe! :)
ReplyDeleteIt's small, simple, quiet and serves good coffee. I think that sounds like lovely, isn't it? Thank you, Praktisha :)
DeleteHi, April! I have been too busy with our Magarapon busy for the past few months. I really missed shooting film and blogging. I am pickig up the little pieces from where I stopped and I would really love to shoot again. To jumpstart my comeback, I bought a new camera and I am waiting for it to arrive here in our house. Heehee!
ReplyDeleteNakita ko na rin 'to dati, wala pa lang chance na matry ko talaga. Salamat sa post mo, ito na ang next stop ko. :) Salamat! ♡
OMG Mamie! I knew it, I visited your blog around last month and saw your last was still your Magarapon post, I thought you were probably busy with your new endeavor :) I hope it's doing great.
DeleteI'll wait for your next post then, I'm curious about the new addition to your camera familia :) And yes, visit Caffe Bene when you have a chance. Hope you'll enjoy it too.
Thank you! <3