I never thought it possible, so when I was given this packet of Starbucks Via, which promised to "taste like a freshly brewed cup of Starbucks coffee," I was sceptical at the very least.
Two sachets later, I am pleased to announce that the Starbucks Via delivers. It is aromatic, flavorful and full-bodied: everything I want my coffee to be.
Thanks to my friend Lai for making me try it. Now I wonder when Manila will have this.
Filled with charming, delightful and quirky songs, Contra proves Vampire Weekend's debut album was no fluke. What a promising start for music this 2010.
Here is the wonderful music video of "Cousins," the first single from Contra.
New year, new Moleskines. This year I went with the 3-pack of simple brown paperback notebooks, so that my notes will be more organized.
I stuck this on the first page of each notebook to remind me of the qualities I want to strive for. (I found the phrase years ago in an essay in Adam Gopnik's wonderful book, Paris to the Moon.)
