And just like that, the summer months are over. Classes are starting again and soon enough, traffic in Manila is expected to worsen. While it has been the same cycle every year, I guess the little surprises along the way make the difference. Visiting a new place, reconnecting with some good old friends, discovering something may it be in work or life in general and always realizing that I'm getting older and older. In millenial lingo, adulting is hard. ;) 

I took a day off from work last week. It was a good decision because I was able to rest well and spent quality time with my family. A good TV show, unhealthy food delivery (pizza, chicken wings and Coke) and the chance to visit the National Museum of Natural History. I may not have out-of-town trips this year, but  I appreciate discovering new places even within the city.

Meanwhile, here's more from the past week in photos.


Weekly table mess





Postcards about Manila - I'm happy to report that I'm gradually finding stores in Manila that sells "updated," unique and innovative postcards. It's far from the traditional postcards I see from the racks of National Bookstore. Gone are the days when postcards is all about outdated pictures of the Luneta Park, Maria Cristina Falls and Chocolate Hills in Bohol. I hope postcards will also become a staple commodity in museums, local restaurants and coffee shops. I would appreciate if business establishments will support striving artists, who have the talent to develop postcard illustrations but lack the channel to make it available in the market. Though there is Etsy, Lazada and Society6, having a physical outlet will always have an advantage.


Still about postcards, this is one thing I miss from Kate Spade. All my purchases from KateSpade.com comes with a card containing an inspirational quote. Other than the bag, I look forward for the surprise card. In fact some of the bags I purchased were already gone, but the card remains with me. ;)  

One of the best things about summer, my feet felt lesser stress because I wore sneakers for two consecutive months. I also became acquainted with Adidas' line of sneakers. I would love to own a Yeezy, but its price is not something to love. I instead fell in love with the line of NMDs. I also discovered the scarcity of NMDs in the Philippine market. Only the two Adidas Originals stores in Glorietta and Uptown Mall sell this style.  Although there are some resellers, stocks are also limited and a few inflate prices. This also made me discover, Adidas PH has its own local online store here. But just like the situation in stores, stocks get easily depleted. Talk about the Law of Supply and Demand, I also learned the insane market situation about the sneaker industry. ;) Sometimes, resources (lots and lots of cash) cannot even help you acquire a pair of limited edition sneakers. 


The rare times I visit BGC and see this at the sky garden of SM Aura.



When in Taguig, it's a must to see my favorite Fully Booked. 

Truth to be told, I'm feeling very uninspired for several weeks or months already. The only thing that keeps me going, my friends and the need to work because ... bills are piling up. 

I hope the upcoming week will be better. It would be a great way to start this month.

Wishing everyone a great week ahead!