Nov
09

Sunday Afternoon

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Sunday afternoon, and I was craving for Starbucks’ Toffee Nut Latte, my favorite Starbucks Christmas blend when I was back in the Philippines. With a good book in tow, I went to the nearest Starbucks outlet, only to realize there’s no such offering here this side of the world. They have their own Christmas blends. So I settled for this — Pumpkin Spice Latte. It was okay, nothing spectacular. But with each sip, it grew on me. Before I finished the cup, I knew the next time I visit Starbucks this season, I’d order the same exact one.

I hope it can be just like America for me. I hope I can, little by little, learn to love this place, its coldness, and my aloneness. I hope I can muster enough strength to choose to love this place and whatever comes along with such choice. Even if I have to start from nothing but myself, a good book, and perhaps a friendly cup of steaming latte.

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9 Comments So Far

  1. America has yet to grow on me and to think I have lived here for some time now but, by next year, when I get to sip my next tall no whipped peppermint mocha, I know I’d be alright. In the meantime, I am trying to numb myself in time for the holidays.

    Tristan Tan at Nov 9, 09 at 12:06 pm

  2. what happened to meeting up with joseph?

    leo at Nov 9, 09 at 12:20 pm

  3. quiet moments. is all we need sometimes when life gets too busy and wild on the fastlane.

    jiles at Nov 9, 09 at 4:09 pm

  4. Migs, gwapo ba mga barista jan?

    woodstock at Nov 9, 09 at 11:00 pm

  5. hayy. im with the same predicament. im trying to convince myself to love america and call it my new home, but my heart and mind’s telling me otherwise. i still love the philippines…its people, the street food even the poverty and the politicians, included.

    markerik at Nov 10, 09 at 1:24 am

  6. Acculturation is akin to living in two worlds at the same time…there will always be that part of you that will never assimilate…it is dynamic and fluid…at hypocrite yung nagsasabi ng otherwise!…though i love the cool breeze, the fall fashion, and the feel of cashmere…but I hate the snow…

    Curious at Nov 10, 09 at 10:08 am

  7. I use to visit Starbucks Delta (timog) because of a certain barista there… kinda attracted to him… :D however his not there anymore :(

    james at Nov 10, 09 at 11:41 am

  8. I’ve never been to America and I never liked Starbucks (it is WAY over priced!!!) but I do know a thing or two about being alone. And I realized, the only opinion that matters the most about me is my opinion about myself.

    Don’t think that being alone is a bad thing Migs… because if we think about it, the times we spend inside our heads are the times that we grow as people.

    Fritz at Nov 11, 09 at 1:58 am

  9. One thing beautiful about life is the fact that what is most difficult is also the most rewarding and the most satisfying. Enjoy life even with its difficulties. Happiness will come sooner that you expect, Migs.

    bong at Nov 11, 09 at 10:24 am

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