Photo Inspiration: Yummy Breakfast

It's waaay past breakfast but I just came from a deliberation with myself as to which meal of the day I prefer. And... the winner is... BREAKFAST! I realized that I really love breakfast. There's a happy element to it. Somehow a thanksgiving banquet for another day. Yup! It's official, breakfast is my favorite meal of the day. 

What's yours?

*All images from Pinterest

Rocks Coffee-To-Go

Why is it that a lot of good stuff pop out after you left a certain place? Well, this is the case with the dear old Oriental Hall (OH) where I used to do simulated procedures and listen to lectures when I was still a student. A cramped old building with an eerie air (most of the time I run when I go downstairs to the ladies room so I wouldn't see a ghost or something). And now, look at it. It's glammed-up with new glass windows, fancy couches, reading materials, and the like. Best of all, there's a coffee shop. Why??? A cafe inside the campus; why just now? About more than five years ago when I used to be Dumaguete-based there were only a number of places to grab coffee and just lounge in; today you'll be confused which to choose. This is why I sound so frustrated. If I'm still a student at Silliman today, I'd be a regular at Rocks Coffee-To-Go. I'm in love with the set-up-- it has a study room/library feel that's just right for the location. Those bookshelves and tables made me green with envy. Teehee!

I always order hot cappuccino, it's my standard for good tasting coffee-- yep, my expectations were met. And it makes me smile how they call the sizes of their coffee servings: Wide Reader, Bookworm, and Genius for short, tall, and grande respectively (very creative indeed). When I return, I'll try the other food and drinks in their menu so stay tuned.

Cafe Latte

Cappuccino

Cafe Mint Latte

 

I'm glad this old building has been transformed into a student lounge conducive for learning. Evidently, Silliman and Dumaguete is continuing to progress and it's great to see a lot of new stuff every time I come to visit.

Get your caffeine fix at:

Rocks Coffee-To-Go

The Byblos Library, Oriental Hall

Silliman University

Dumaguete City 6200

Negros Oriental Philippines

(035) 422-9836 / 09277976257

Sweet Home Cafe

Sweet Home Cafe is a good place to sip a mug of cappuccino while enjoying a book, catching up online, hanging out with a friend or just killing time. The cozy and comfortable atmosphere makes you want to stay a little longer. The homey ambiance justifies the name of the place. 

 

Not only will you  take pleasure on its setting, you can revel on an array of scrumptious food and drinks as well. My favorites are Hot Cappuccino, Berry Blue Yogurt Smoothie, Cucumber Quencher, Baked Spaghetti, All-American Burger, and Red Velvet Cake.

Baked Spaghetti

Cucumber Quencher

All-American Burger

If you're up for a relaxed coffee/food session in a home away from home, then this is the place to be.

Visit them at:

Sweet Home Cafe

Remolador St. Tagbilaran City, Bohol, Philippines

(038) 501-6354

https://www.facebook.com/sweethomecafetagbilarancity

Coffee

I'm a self-confessed coffee addict. I've been told by my doctor to taper down my consumption and as much as possible stop drinking it. That for me was really bad news. And here I am, not so compliant even when I myself am a health professional, still having my daily mug or two. I can't help it, shoot me! Anyway, my analogue cameras can't escape coffee shots as well-- thanks to my addiction. Teehee!

Coffee moments my film cameras captured.

Poppy Coffee and Cupcakes, Dumaguete

Mami's Surf House, Lanuza

At home

Bikini Beach, Dauis

Cafe Noriter with Marj, Dumaguete

At a subway station in Singapore (forgot the cafe's name)

Bo's Coffee, Tagbilaran

Poppy Coffee and Cupcakes, Dumaguete

Bikini Beach, Dauis

Cafe Noriter, Dumaguete

At my Grandma's

Bo's Coffee with my sister

Cameras used:
Holga 120N
Benesse toy camera
Disderi 3-lens Robot Camera
Yashica Electro 35 GL
Kodak KB10
Marine XI Underwater camera

Inked

After years of planning and wanting to get a tattoo, I have been inked just this morning at Black Rose Tattoo Shop by Dino Lezama (awesome artist, you should check him out). Since this was my first tattoo, I was not sure what to expect. I've been asking my sister and friend who had their share of ink and they said it was sorta painful like a blade cutting through your skin. Oh well, most of the time I over react (in a funny way at least). This led me to have mixed feelings but as soon as I sat there to get tattooed, everything was alright and tolerable. Considering my design was very simple and little and I, having a history of a few too many surgeries, knew it wouldn't hurt so much. 

The design I had for my tattoo was a coffee stain turned bike wheel. Was looking around the net for bike wheel designs and came across one which suits me very well. What I had in mind was to get a very simple one which wouldn't catch too much attention but at the same time mean something to me. I wouldn't want to get a tattoo just for the heck of having one, I wanted it to be significant. I am so in love with coffee and I ride my bike a lot, and this design I found fitted perfectly. I integrated two of my loves in life and let it stay permanently on my skin.

Was glad to have my two friends around (Ia and Lyka) for moral support. Their company made those 40 minutes much more entertaining. 

This was an awesome experience to have before this year ends. Will be planning for the next design, pretty pretty soon. And Melanie is finally inked.

Coffee and I

Coffee... I miss those moments just sitting, relaxing and sipping that black and bitter liquid and breathing in the heavenly aroma.

For my own good, I have to taper down my consumption of this most wondrous drink. I've been having this health condition wherein it's possible that caffeine has contributed to it. This was one of my fears-- having to stop drinking coffee. The moment the doctor told me that I had to not have it in my system on a daily basis, my world almost collapsed. People might think I'm over reacting but really that's how it went, but I kept it to myself and some close family and friends.

Coffee is a big part of my life ever since. But now I just have to give it up. I still drink a little and mostly decaffeinated  when I get the chance but not how I used to (2-3 mugs daily). I still have to observe for a month if there are any improvements. I hope giving up my favorite drink isn't going to hogwash.

Don't worry coffee dear, we'll meet every once in a while... *slurp* :]