October 2014 Part 1: The Sweet Spots

(Photo by: Marites Boudreau)

( Matcha Green tea Mint Smoothie)

If you are someone who knows me... You definitely know about my love for TEA and STRAWBERRY. Even before the "Milk Tea" craze began here... I've been trying out different kinds of tea and eating strawberry... OF COURSE.

But I think I am not the only who loves strawberry... Just look at my Aunt. Isn't she cute?

And one of my favorite couples ever! My cousins. :) Remember the "Maid of Honor" speech? It was for their wedding last January.

My aunt had a two weeks vacation here in Manila and she really took advantage of her free time. We'd been going out during her stay here and one of the places we'd been was "The Sweet Spot" located in Maginhawa Street.

The first time I visited this cafe was March of this year with my MBA buddies. I ordered a hot tea that time, that's why I tried their smoothie for a change.

This is too funny! I didn't know that I wore the same denim cover up during my first and second time here!!!! What?!!!! I just noticed. But... yeah.

And if you are one of my former students... then maybe you know how crazy I am when it comes to Matcha. The taste... honestly reminds me of Japan and all of my friends there. It's nice. Very nice and of course refreshing. But the whip cream... I felt a little bit guilty after. My aunt told me that I shouldn't be too strict with myself. My real concern was actually the effects of whip cream to my body, but that day I was like "What the heck?! I don't care!" LOL.

And this is me with my cousins. <3 Did you notice Doraemon on the wall? I think the owner of this cafe is a Japanese Culture enthusiast like me because I noticed a lot of Japanese novel by Natsuo Kirino and Haruki Murakami inside. And see the anime?

My camera was not adjusted to automatic and that explains the blurred effect of this picture. Well... Japan again.

I was worrying that maybe my cousins and my aunt would not like the place because I was the one who suggested to go here. Fortunately, I got a positive feedback from them and my aunt liked the place. It's warm and very welcoming.

And this is the other view of the cafe. I terribly like the lighting inside. It makes me want to stay there and read until my eyes get hurt. Do you know what I mean?

And this is us desperately trying to take our "Group-ie"...

You know, if only I live near Maginhawa Street... I wouldn't mind going out everyday. Sigh... but No....

My rating: 5 STARS

I can't wait to come back here and chill. With my friends or by myself. Because sometimes, I have the tendency to go out somewhere alone.

Wanna come here? With me? Haha! This place is cool! I hope you'll try to check out this place.

Have a great day Everyone!

And this is me with my strange dimple. Haha! Take care everyone!

Sincerely,
Erica/Erix

Things that made me happy:

1. Talking with my Aunt and Uncle in Skype. I feel blessed. I feel like I am not worthless whenever I talk with them... it always makes me want to strive harder to become a better person.
2. Playing the guitar in front of my mirror. I'm a concert queen! hahaha! Thank you!
3. Eating Mandarin oranges from my father. :)
4. Writing this blog.
5. Crossing out things on my "To do" list

PS: I will do my best... 4 months to go.