Birthdays can be a
witty thing. A very amusing, enthralling thing.
Isn't it a strange representation of time? Such a significant but also somewhat futile start to a new chapter.
I had planned to have a dinner buffet somewhere in Makati or BGC for my birthday, but the night before, I saw a Facebook post about the "Top 10 restaurants with great interior design." So I went through the page and one caught my eye- Memory Lane. Yes, I must admit that I have admired Jolina since I was in elementary school, seriously! Having said that, I asked that we celebrate my birthday in Tagaytay instead. I'm glad he agreed to scrap the original plan. Yey! We left the house around midday and drove to Tagaytay; Yey! We left the house mid day
and drove to Tagaytay, I’m as giddy as a kid and jumpy as a puppet. Hahahaha!
The first stop is Memory Lane. It was a cozy spot away from the hustle and bustle of the Metro. If you like vintage items, this is the place to be. The interior is exactly as described in the Facebook post. A very quiet place where you can completely relax and unwind. However, the food is far too expensive for me. I had Memory Lane's Special Iced Tea and Garden Salad, while he chose the Aligue pasta and Oreo Smoothie. Anyway, if you find it interesting, go check it out and possibly leave a review.
We went to the Ayala Mall after lunch to get some food (again) while deciding where to go next. So, after taking a few selfies, we decided to visit the Puzzle Mansion. The entrance fee is 100php/person. It was a truly unforgettable experience. Pinoys can do wonders, really as it was
in Guinness World Record "world's largest collection of jig-saw puzzle.
You’ll see different types of jigsaw puzzles and all of these were made by one
person – Gina Gil-Lacuna.
Half past five, we've set our feet to the famous Bag of Beans , because coffee and cheesecake shouldnt be out of the list!
The place is cozy and
will give you a warm feeling- a feeling of belongingness. Family, couples, yuppies, and even a few foreigners fill the place with smiles and good cheer.
I ordered blueberry cheesecake and a hot caramel Macchiato, while
my boyfriend had his favorite chocolate mouse and frappe. While waiting for our
food, he went back to the car park and brought me his gift- a Pandora bracelet! Lucky girl.
Hehehe. I excitedly tried the bracelet and oh btw, I love the “Eiffel tower” charm on it. Thank you! :)
I have the happiest
heart that day. There’s a lot of things to be thankful for. I am blessed to have
a wonderful family and crazy friends.
I am no longer a child, but I still bring all the optimism, hope, and inquisitiveness that comes with being young. I am an adult, but only just. I am both this and that, neither this nor that, and despite all of my responsibilities, I am still granted the occasional bad decision. Let's face it, I'm more or less nuts about finding patterns in
letter and numbers. Hahaha.
Anyway, it was a happy birthday. God's goodness and love have completely overwhelmed me. Thank you for all of your birthday wishes via Facebook and text messages, and yes, for the overseas call at 12 a.m. just to wish me a happy birthday!
Cheers!
xx
Ash
