all in one place

My favorite things in one place (wood, light and breakfast).

WILSON'S PLACE IN TAGAYTAY

Wilson's is a bed and breakfast place in Tagaytay that we opted to stay in for a short unwind. We arrived late in the evening on the first night, and on the next day, we sat outside beside the pool while waiting for breakfast to be served.. when it drizzled.

I was too lazy to get up because we just sat down when the drizzle started, so I thought it wouldn't hurt if we just let ourselves be wet by the thin drops of water. I can't remember the last time I showered in the rain!

After that, we went back to our room, dried ourselves for a bit, and waited to be summoned for breakfast (How Downton Abbey-ish! Okay, maybe not :D). The food was served in courses, and it was homemade and so delicious. The table setup was simple and pretty, which added much anticipation in the consumption of these dishes. I can still remember how each of them tasted! :)

Wilson's Place | Exterior
Wilson's Place | Interior

LUNCH AT BREAKFAST AT ANTONIO'S

I was chatting with a friend one night, and we gradually slipped into the question of am I happy? Ironically, simple questions reap rather difficult answers. Without a thought I answered with, I could be happier. Not only I was indirectly dodging the question, I was also telling the truth. Admittedly, it's hard to just throw out a direct yes or no answer on this type of question because it says so much about how you see your life, and the amount of satisfaction you feel reeling every single day of it.

I could be happier. But, I am also content.

I see happiness as life's hunger; you just need to keep on feeding it. Although I would not decline a comfortable lifestyle, I much rather spend my days working on life and finding things to look forward to along the way. There's nothing like waking up in the morning excited and giddy on the thought of what lies ahead. That's what makes me feel alive.

Much like this day I want to remember, a lunch at Breakfast at Antonio's in Tagaytay with my bestfriend. Unexpected conversations about the twists and turns of life, old feelings and impressions, and simply an overwhelming wave of gratitude, which inevitably brought me to, well, tears.

Screw the saying, just keep your friends closer.
 

Looking forward to a fun-packed long weekend! I hope you are, too :)

GREAT MORNING

 Breakfast is not my favorite meal of the day just for nothing :)

BOB

I am in love with Bag of Beans now, more than ever. I haven’t been in a while here, and apparently they did some minor renovation with the door and windows in the buffet side. Also, each table now has a vase with flowers, a simple addition to the cozy look, but has immensely freshened up the ambiance. I really love the part when I went back to the table from getting food, and for a split second there it’s like I’m in a different place. The way the light hit the wooden tables and chairs spoke of warmth, joy and serenity.

(Plus, their breakfast buffet now serves bacon! Hundred points for Gryffindor! What’s the point of eating at a breakfast buffet without it, anyway?)

I picked the window-side table just so I could be backed up with enough light to take photos; unfortunately, this is the part where my camera’s shutter release button started to be a Kill Joy and decided to just simply stop firing. Hence, the completely blurred shot of the orgasmic blueberry cheesecake.

I have to come back.