A brew of my life
Have you been bitten by the rush?
There’s a Filipino myth that when a a young person already drinks coffee he/she won’t grow up to his/her potential. Which is why at an early age I was not allowed to drink it, leaving me with no other choice but choco.
During the late 70’s and eary 80’s you could hear people proudly say "…yes, he even took me out for a coffee at the Manila Hotel," Probably due to the extravagant price of coffee at that place, coffee became a recreational activity and at the same time a status symbol. But nowadays, coffeeshops grew like mushrooms. So when you’re going to meet someone, this came to be the best place. Or when you don’t wan’t to be disturbed, want to enjoy bossa, read a book, and all the hundred personal reasons we find ourselves heading for that cold cup of iced latte, or the brewing steam of hot moccha.
I realized that some of the important things in my life involves a huge amout of coffee. It served as the paint in my canvas of life.
1979, Province of Pangasinan, 4 years old
I greeted my Aunt Linat the usual pleasantries and found her busy managing the coffee pot at the kitchen. The coffee was made of roasted rice grains wherein its aroma filled the morning air. She took out an old jade-colored cup and filled it halfway, reminding me that I should not take too much, for I’m too young for it. I felt a jolt and found a new friend.
1982, at home
My first coffe cup was from the container of a Blend 45. My parents made me use this glass for me not to drink
1998, college student
Le Couer de France, SM West
Brought Liza,(not her real name)my girlfriend, to run away from our peers and have a private conversation on our own.
1999, college student
Cafeteria beside the University, theater class
Our theater class converges at this cafeteria where we enjoy cheap instant Nescafés prepared by an old couple. It’s there where we hangout with our peers with coffee and smokes in hand. Aspiring to be another Brocka or Bernal.
2001, at home
Bought a coffee maker and tried to imitate the taste of The Coffee Experience with Liza. After a few months we broke up.
2002
Have a new relationship with Andrea. She just can’t stand more
