A GOOD DAY

WILSON'S PLACE | INTERIOR

 

WILSON'S PLACE | EXTERIOR

The other guests were scheduled to arrive at noon so we had the entire house, garden and pool to ourselves all morning. I had a lovely time swimming in their pool! I miss swimming.

P.S. This was my first time to use Fuji Pro 400H. I think it's wonderful to use especially on a bright day outside or indoors with a generous source of light. I love the cleanliness and contrast of this film, not to mention sharp!

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

INDULGENCE

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 :)

CAFE BRETON

During my 10-minute walk from the bus stop to our office building, I get to pass by Cafe Breton every morning. Each time I see a glimpse of this French-inspired coffee shop, I wonder how lovely it would be to sit inside and be served with those pretty porcelain china (or whatever is the proper term for those). I always tell myself, "one of these days."

And that one day came, gladly, right before my scheduled interview for a post-grad application. The pressure was getting into my head at this moment obviously, but the company and ambiance relaxed my uneasy nerves somehow. Their mango crepe has the perfect combination of light, tangy and delicious! Although their coffee was not served as hot as expected, I would not think twice on trying them again, one of these days :)

I did not make the cut, by the way.

Prior to the interview (and exam), I had a year to think about applying first. For a year it became this dark cloud hovering my sanity, and was one of those would I/should I things I had to decide for myself. I ridiculously spent months thinking and questioning my ability to commit into something I was so unsure of. Anyway, the bottom line is, I had to know. And I will not ever know if I never try.

I've tried, and although failed, I cannot explain the wave of relief this has brought me. I may or may not try again in the future. For now I rest my head on the thought that, failure cannot humiliate someone who has tried.

Happy end of the weekend to you :)