A Special Treat

A doughnut heart and a mug of hazelnut coffee

On Tuesday afternoon, as I walked into the President's office of the university where I have begun working as a staff writer at the start of this month, Ernie's sister, Sue, said, "Lidj, say 'Yes!'"

Without thinking, I said, "Yes!"

"You and I are leaving for Manila on Thursday morning."

So, here I am... in Manila. I didn't plan on it, nor did I expect it to happen. But it is another pleasant surprise from the Lord, and my sister in law. Both my daughter, Obedient One, and I were happy to see each other again.

For Valentine's Day, she and her friend gave me a can of Krispy Kreme doughnut hearts, and a long stemmed white American rose. On Sunday morning, I enjoyed my time with the Lord, munching a doughnut and enjoying a mug of hazelnut flavored coffee.

I love doughnuts, and I love coffee. For me, friends, doughnuts, and coffee go together!

On Friday, Tina, Gina and I met for lunch at Mom and Tina's Bakeshop Cafe in Greenbelt, Makati City. Then we had cafe mocha and creme brullee at the Ayala Museum Cafe, just a short distance away.

Yesterday, Sunday, Obedient One and I ate a special Valentine lunch at the Via Mare restaurant.

Today, Monday, my friend Nanette, her daughter Kaye, and I had lunch at The Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf at the Techno Hub.

What a special treat indeed!

I want to share some pictures of the special treat I've had these past few days:

My friends Tina and Gina

Tina, Gina, and me - at the Ayala Museum Cafe

Nanette and her daughter Kaye

Kaye, Nanette and me -- after a delicious lunch