G O | S E E On the Spot

Cafe De Angelo Coffee Bar: Suddenly, I Needed a Chef Boyfriend in my Life

On my recent travel in Baguio to attend good friends' wedding, our search for something gastronomically new once again put our hungry mouths on the hunt. We previously planned to visit this cafe mentioned by Phil but we failed to find it. We were not sure if it still exists or not. So, we had to find another cafe and that was the time Jairus suggested that we go to Cafe De Angelo Coffee Bar which is located inside St. Patrick's Village.

L.D.R. / Love Does Return

"Kung mahal ka, babalikan ka." ( If someone loves you then that someone will certainly return.) This line from On the Wings of Love, a recently-ended romantic hit television series here in the Philippines, just kept on flashing in my head the moment I started thinking of a good title for this blog post about my good friends Ivan and Jerika's wedding. The show might be the latest reference I could think of so far, especially that the couple's love story was somewhat similar to Clark and Lea's, Philippines-U.S.A-apart. Also, after hearing the thoughtful messages and inspiring stories from family and close friends about the newlyweds, I just thought that the title and references were coincidentally and exactly befitting . Lastly, the couple's long distance relationship and their imperfections just proved that they were of essence in their relationship in order for this perfect day to happen. This important event which is definitely not an absolute end, but the start of fulfilling the promise of making each day a lovely magic.

PINTA | National Museum of the Philippines

On this last half of my post about my recent visit to the National Museum, you will be seeing photos of various paintings which were housed on a separate building. Yes, you have to cross a major road to see these beautiful paintings and wait for massive ten-wheeler trucks to pass by before you cross so you would not die. Rajie and I tried to find any pedestrian lanes but we just could not see one. 

ARTIPAKTO | National Museum of the Philippines

Just in case you did not know, National Museum of the Philippines is giving us all free entrance for this month of May in celebration of National Heritage Month. And so, as a fan of anything free in the world and of course, as a fan of anything Filipino, I decided to go and visit Pambansang Museo for the first time. I do not know why I just went here this month after all these years. Maybe, it is too far from my province... or because there is an entrance fee? LOL. But on a more serious note, it would be a shame if you will really let an opportunity of visiting our country's National Museum slip away. Especially now, this month, that it's free. 

G O | S E E Art Rush

G O | S E E Baguio Realness

G O | S E E An Old Soul

Two Words

FIRST OF ALL play this Youtube video of Lea Salonga's Two Words, my favorite wedding song, as a background music to make your reading more dramatic :3 I am dreaming to sing it in the church, in a friend's wedding or my wedding. #TeamLea. I hope you will find it connected to the post. LOL

And this is that stage of our lives when people we have known since college are getting married one beautiful moment at a time. Sometimes, I cannot help but create a debate inside my head if I should feel pressured withy peers tying the knots. Am I doing good in my life? Am I making the right decisions? Am I on a place I supposed to be? Because I see people making major decisions in life such as marriage as strong and established individuals, unafraid of the future.

PATCH CAFE: All About Flavours and Interiors

Another cafe that we visited during my recent trip to Baguio was Patch Cafe.

G O | S E E La Patch

The COFFEE LIBRARY: A Lesson with a Hint of Coffee

After our shoot for a local TV Ad in Baguio, my gang decided to refresh a bit somewhere. Of course it has to be new, near Session Road and most of all affordable because we just need a place to stay for a short-while while waiting for Jairus; then Ajuntha brought us to Coffee Library.

Panagbenga 2016

Here are some photos during our stroll in annual Session in Bloom in the City of Baguio, a part of the Panagbenga 2016 main activities, which coincided with a Local Television Political Advertisement shoot. Obviously, I missed my Forefront Productions family which is a huge part of who I am today as an individual. #Forefront #Family #Love

G O | S E E Le Revanche

Maybe I am the thriftiest fashionista on the planet right now.

LITTLE TOKYO. Japan in my hungry mouth.

To one of my major sponsors and rich cousin who never gets tired of feeding me when I am around and hungry, Happy Birthday!!! Good luck sa career mo! #lifeisajernih #family #littletokyo #japanesecuisine #foodstagram

A photo posted by Jernih Agapito (@jernihagapito) on Jan 24, 2016 at 2:30am PST

It is exciting me whenever New Year comes, it is not really that I feel restarted or refreshed but because new things worth celebrating and enjoying are probably on its way. Included in the list are the birthday celebrations of my dear friends who are now having amazing career track and cha-ching, ultra dependable salaries. I coud say their success is my success. $.$ That is why events like birthdays are something that I look forward annually.

KAFFEEKLATSCH. Coffee and chat

Kaffeeklatschh has some of Baguio's best singers and rootbeer float. 🎶🍺🌈 Check for more at http://jernihagapito.blogspot.com/2016/01/kaffeeklatsch-coffee-and-chat.html?m=1#more #lifeisajernih #baguio #kaffeeklatsch #music #photography #blackandwhite

A photo posted by Jernih Agapito (@jernihagapito) on Jan 30, 2016 at 5:56pm PST

To end the evening, we went to Kaffeeklatsch to have some refreshment and some catching-up. The previous hours were not sufficient for the years that has passed. Like your typical Baguio cafes, they offer frappes, hot drinks and some snacks. What made the place special and unforgettable was the musicians playing their sets while you enjoy your company. The performers are so good, you will not feel any urge volunteer to jam with them. As a matter of fact, Ingrid Payaket of Pilipinas Got Talent Season 1 used to perform here and I got the chance to watch here sing in this very shop when I was still in college. I just love musicals that is why listening to Ingrid was heaven. If only I could sing like her. LOL.

Kaffeklatsch was home and its abode was the proof of a warm, cozy Baguio. 

LA PARILLA BAGUIO. Food that feels like home.

After a long tiring but enjoying day, as our plans permitted it, we had our dinner on something new. Ate Faith brought us to La Parilla Baguio. 

TAM-AWAN Village: Garden in the Sky

Baguio has always been a melting pot of so much discipline that one could ever think of. Culture, education, music, food and the arts. That is why places like Tam-awan Village is a no surprise to the locals but still amazing and amusing for people like me who is from the Central Luzon because it showcases so much of the Cordilleran art. 

Ili-likha Artist Village by Day

"Malandi ka! Para kang karinderyang laging bukas sa mga gustong kumain sa'yo! " LOL. See more of the cafe at http://jernihagapito.blogspot.com/2016/01/ili-likha-artist-village-by-day.html?m=1 #lifeisajernih #ililikhaartistvillage #baguiocity #foodstagram #art

A photo posted by Jernih Agapito (@jernihagapito) on Jan 20, 2016 at 6:07am PST

Hey you all! I just want to share my travel photos back in Baguio. Everything was because a friend came back from Canada, Aika, whom treated us so generously. Also, I missed everyone from college specifically the people around my first-year days. I am very glad that we are all advancing with our career paths, some took further studies, some starting their business, some starting a family and a wedding this year. What makes me proud with these people also was that it all happened because of a plan, not because they just let it slipped. I must say I had a blast!

G O | S E E Wherever There is A Sun is Home

I can't recall how many times I have worn this trunks. Anyway, it still fits like gloves and in mint condition. Just in time for a swim. 

Solaire Resort and Casino, Manila