Because...

Barcelona, Spain - Circa 2014

Because sometimes, all you need is a photo, to remind you that you had been happy most of your life. Memory of happiness may fade away but having something to remind you of your happiness will sometimes help you go through whatever loneliness, unhappiness, soul searching-need-feeling you're into. 

That you had been happy and you can again be happy. That you have a purpose in life and you need to continually push yourself to achieve that purpose. That God has been and still is good to you. His grace is sufficient and His love everlasting.
It's hard to appreciate life when you're at the bottom, when you just want to give up just to get it over with. Then you become happy again, love your life again... and would want to stay that way for as long as you can.
So, pray.. that God would remind you of those happy memories and for His comfort, love and grace to keep you in such times when you feel that everything is about to burst. Walk down the memory lane with God and know that everything's gonna be alright.
Remember, this too shall pass
 

GastroAdvent#8: Food Court in Harrison

I don’t know how popular this old mall is, but despite the history this longstanding mall might have, and even if it’s still trying hard to compete with the mall tycoons that continually emerges non-stop everywhere, old shopping malls tries to invite people in, in hopes to bring nostalgia to shoppers who had seen them in their former glory.

Latest addition to their community, a small “international” food corner. Nothing fancy, just food goodness.

Thai Beef Noodlesssss

One stall in particular recently became our favorite “automatic” food whenever we crave for hot soup. Sen Lek Thai Noodles serves close to authentic (I think and I hope) thai noodles and milk tea. I have yet to try their Phad Thai (which always reminds me of the Big Bang Theory episode where Sheldon can’t get enough Phad Thai, ate too much then split into 2 Sheldons… and its way off topic…)

Happy tummy? :)

Back to the food court, if you’re not into Phad Thai, you can choose to have the good ol’ Rice in a Box, Lugaw (porridge), siopao, some Japanese takoyaki, Vietnamese noodles and some shawarma.. if that’s not enough to get your mouth water, feel free to explore Harrison plaza, where I’m sure you’ll find something which will get your attention and fill your hungry tummy.

So… Where in the world is this Harrison Plaza? (aka how to get to Harrison Plaza)

If you’re coming from Manila, along Quezon Blvd (simbahan ng Quiapo.. familiar now? No? google it..) take a jeep with route going to Baclaran, Mabini, Vito Cruz, Harrison, tell the driver to let you off in Harrison, your landmark would be Shopwise grocery. You can also ride the LRT, alight at Vito Cruz station, ride an orange jeep and ask the driver to let you off.. guess where.. Harrison Plaza :)