Posted on: 5th of November 2008 | Under: Palate Pleaser
My all-time favorite drink at Starbucks is Toffee Nut Latte, and I find that it’s such a bummer that it’s only available during the Christmas season. The rest of the year, I always order a cup of caramel machiatto and ask for hazelnut syrup instead of the usual vanilla. I learned it from a nice barrista who shared the tip with me several years ago. It almost tastes like Toffee Nut Latte, and I love it.
Either way, I am still one of those who perk up when I know that the Red Cup Season is near. Yesterday officially started the season, so I rushed out to finally have my favorite fix. Seeing the red menu board and the barristas in their red polo shirts was as much of a treat than having coffee itself.
Toffee Nut Latte, I missed you! I enjoyed an hour in my comfy seat reading my book, munching on my Floss from Bread Talk and sipping my cup of goodness. <3
Unfortunately, Singapore doesn’t have the Starbucks Planner gimmick like in Manila, so I guess I’ll have to break my yearly tradition of collecting stickers to get one or two (I collected three back in 2006!) planners. But I’m not too concerned about it, because from the photos Venice shared in her blog, it’s not as inviting as I hoped. I’ll probably just get another Moleskine planner for 2009.
On other news, my brother and his partner are going country hopping (no Outer Banks rentals though) for two and a half weeks, and they’re flying into Singapore tomorrow for three days. =) I’m excited to see them, and excited to get my goodies too! Haha! I’ll share what I made him bring me in my next post. =)
Posted on: 5th of February 2007 | Under: Life & Love
JR flew off to Singapore for a work training yesterday. Because it would mean an entire week of being away from each other, we spent the whole of Saturday and the morning of Sunday together.
He had to buy a few things for the trip, so we were running around Glorietta Saturday, making sure that he had everything he needed. We managed to have a quick lunch at Food Choices in between shopping, and then rested our exhausted feet at Starbucks afterwards. My feet were sore from walking around for hours, but being with JR was more than enough to help me forget about walking in heels… well, sort of. Haha!
We didn’t get to take as many photos, but we were able to sneak a few shots inside Powerbooks and Starbucks. =P
Here’s one of us (with my messy hair!) in Powerbooks, while waiting at the Customer Service.
Posted on: 13th of November 2006 | Under: Palate Pleaser
I enjoy sitting alone in a coffee shop, with a cup of coffee, a pen and paper in hand. It’s at times like those when I can reflect on so many things. Armed with only my thoughts, it’s always a treat to be able to seclude myself from the world and let myself flow on paper.
The Christmas Season is also the perfect excuse for me to head out to Starbucks every so often, because it’s the only time of the year when I can get a dose of my favorite Toffee Nut Latte. It’s quite an expensive love, because I actually get a craving for a cup or two every single day! At least I get to collect stickers for my 2007 Starbucks Planner in exchange for those pricey coffee. Seven stickers down, and only fourteen more to go!
Posted on: 25th of May 2006 | Under: Life & Love
Throughout the many years I’ve been blogging and making personal websites (almost 7 years!), I’ve already made quite a number of online friends. But, among the long list, I’ve only actually met a handful.
I love meeting new people and I get thrilled at just the thought of seeing all my online friends. But, most of those I’ve met in person were actually just accidental meetings. Bumping into them at the mall, at a restaurant, or even just seeing them from a distance. Rarely do I make actual plans of meeting up and getting together with anyone.
That’s why when I got a meesage from an online friend that he was in town, I quickly grabbed the opportunity and planned for a dinner date.
Wanna know who I met up with?
Anna. 25. 
