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"Coffee" brewed by fleureez ☕︎

A versatile ingredient that can be a hot or cold drink, household uses,a beauty remedy, and a quick energizer. Coffee's history is generally traced to Ethiopia (Driven Coffee, 2024). Specifically, the Kaffa region of Ethiopia is widely considered the birthplace of coffee, where wild coffee plants originated. Legend says that a goat herder named Kaldi discovered the energizing effects of coffee berries after noticing his goats became unusually active after consuming them. This discovery then led to the cultivation and trade of coffee, first within the Arabian Peninsula and then globally.

Coffee is never just coffee—well, at least for me, it isn’t. Coffee has always been associated with my Lolo, who drank it every day. I remember, from childhood until his very last moments on earth, he would have a scorching black coffee, always served in his favorite mug. The coffee’s warm embrace gives me a comforting feeling that somehow makes grieving a little easier. Every cup I make for myself reminds me of him and how much I miss him. Seeing my reflection on that very same mug my thoughts are immediately transported back to the time he held it.

Though my beloved Lolo is not here anymore his love for coffee lives on every cup I make. Coffee is never just coffee– it's never just a quick energizer. It's nostalgia served in a cup. ☕︎

The City of Smiles: Bacolod City 𓂃 ࣪˖ ִֶָ𐀔

Many families have different ways of spending quality time and bonding. My family, on the other hand, enjoys staying at home, gathering to watch movies, or eating together at the dining table while talking about our day. We love going on vacation, but we usually visit places that are easily accessible by car or bus.

However, on August 15, 2014, one of my most memorable childhood experiences was about to happen. It was the first time seven-year-old me got to ride a plane. We weren’t traveling internationally, but the thrill and excitement of my first plane ride were unforgettable. Our destination was Bacolod City, also known as the "City of Smiles." Our family went there for my cousin Keefer’s christening, and we stayed for five days.

Day 1 was our flight.

Day 2 was my cousin Keefer’s christening, where we visited a beautiful church and event venue.

Day 3 was when we explored a place called The Ruins—it was stunning and peaceful. The lush greenery and crisp, fresh air welcomed us, making it a truly memorable day.

Day 4 was an adventure at a camping site filled with fascinating and unusual sights—boiling mud, animals, bodies of water, and campers. I remember strolling with my grandpa, enjoying the place so much that we lost track of our surroundings. We suddenly realized we were lost in an unfamiliar place. We searched for signs and familiar spots but couldn’t find our way. Just when we started to worry, I spotted a man wearing a jersey with our surname on it—bingo! We had found our family again. We sighed in relief, laughed it off, and acted like nothing had happened.

Bacolod made me realize that the Philippines is full of beautiful places to explore. This trip inspired me to travel more, starting with my own country. And maybe, if I’m lucky enough, I’ll someday visit the places I’ve always dreamed of—Italy and Paris.

Day 5 was our flight back home. While I loved discovering new places like Bacolod, nothing is a place better than home. Fin.

and with eyes closed..

Hello, I'm fleureez! ₊ ⊹❀ and welcome to my Tumblr page/profile. I am seventeen years old and my birthday is on the 8th of May. My hobbies are watching films/series, listening to music, cleaning, journalling, playing badminton, and sleeping. I'm very much new here, though I'm familiar with it thanks to my friends. This page is exclusively for writing, especially about travel and food writing. I aim to immerse my audience in an all-encompassing world, by simulating the feeling of being there firsthand. As well as I aspire to ignite their visual and gustatory senses with the use of my words. I aim to post every friday so follow me to stay in touch.

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