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Enjoying CBTL at Home

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It was only when I started working when I discovered Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf. Our showroom/office both in manila and davao was just beside it. CBTL  was then the most convenient coffee shop for me to grab a pandesal or have an informal meeting. Ever since then,  I've grown to love CBTL. Even when I was moved to Cebu, it was my comfort place where I get to relax and enjoy my frappe.  Their blends are just right for me. I love their planner and its doesn't require an absurd number of stamps to get it. Their pastas and sandwiches are great especially when paired with their iced tea. Their African Sunrise is my ultimate favorite in their list of beverages. But now that I'm staying mostly at home, the closest CBTL is now two jeepney rides away. Good thing they launched this Ready Coffee, a 3-in-1 coffee stick that I can enjoy at home. It has the right blend for me and it starts me up for the day. Hopefully soon, they can offer delivery for their pandesal, especially the sar

Happy Easter!

Yesterday, I wasn't feeling well. I couldn't get up to do my work even if I had my laptop turned on already. The day just felt dragging and I've been feeling warm the whole day. I kept thinking about my pending tasks but I was mentally and physically worn out for no particular reason. By 8pm, I was already sound asleep. I woke up today at 6am, feeling refreshed. It felt like my body absorbed the joy and energy of today's Easter. The Lord has risen. Alleluia! So I'm blogging now, before doing anything else, to praise God for saving us and for giving us hope. May this Easter be a reminder of His great love for us. Happy Easter! :)

Beating the El Niño Heat

Summer's almost up and the weather's heat is more than usual. Here in the Philippines, we will be experiencing El Niño , a climate pattern associated with warmer surface waters from the Pacific Ocean. To those who live in the city like me, this phenomenon can be felt through the higher than usual temperatures during the day and some notable droughts which affect our food and water supply. So far, we are currently at 37-41 degrees Celsius and if we are not careful, a heat stroke could attack us anytime. Here are some ways that can help beat the El Niño Heat: 1. Drink lots of water (while making sure you are conserving it!) The heat dehydrates our body so we have to replenish it as quickly as we can. If there's any major use for water right now, that should be for our personal consumption. So if you are using excess water for bathing or you like turning the faucet open while brushing even if you are not using it, then you better cut off those habits. Just think that ins

Coming Home

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I can't believe it's been almost two months since my last blog. So much has happened during the time that I've been gone. There were many life changing decisions, sudden twists and turns, goodbyes and new beginnings.. And now here I am, back to where I always belong: Home. Nothing can give you a better rest than being at home with your family. Everything becomes calm, nurturing and carefree. It's a peace of mind that you cannot exchange for anything material in this world. It's almost a month now since I came back to Davao and I'm cherishing every moment of this rest period. I feel my mind, body and soul slowly recovering from fast paced life I've led. Sometimes we just need to stop for a moment and reevaluate. That's exactly what I'm doing. I'm thankful for my family and friends for always being there to understand and support me in my 'weirdness'. Leaving the company was hard because I was saying goodbye to the people who have b