Things I've Really Missed

As they say, you never know how much something means to you unless you lose them. Here are some of those everyday-ordinary-things I have really missed this year:

1. Singing while driving.

2. Driving a car.

3. Being in an air-conditioned car on the way to work (and not smelling like Manila traffic).

4. Reading in a coffee shop.

5. Malling.

6. People-watching.

7. Ukay-ukay shopping.

8. Jogging. Or any physical activity for that matter.

9. Home-cooked meals.

10. Writing.

11. Getting a massage.

12. Going to the spa.

13. Salon pampering.

14. Not doing household chores.

15. Travelling.

A Little Piece of Tsokolate Heaven

One of my fondest childhood memories is waking up to a hot cup of sikwati or bowlful of champorado, on a Sunday morning. The rich taste of the tableya (cacao chocolate) immediately sends me to a very happy place.

That's why I was so happy to discover Tablea Chocolate Cafe while on Christmas holiday. All of their desserts and drinks are made from tablea! Lovely!

I've tried their Sipping Dark Chocolate (twice! I love love love it!), Champorado (of course!), Chocolate Con Churros, Choco Banana Frio, Silvanas and Tablea Custard Cake. You can really taste the delicious tablea in all of them. And the best part is, they are not too sweet, so you'll be able to finish one serving.

I love the place so much that I was able to visit 3 of their branches in a span of a week! I suggest that you visit them, too!