I spent my Sunday afternoon at UP Diliman, which has become my go-to place for film, coffee, and cheap eats. Since it was carless (they restrict access to vehicles on Sundays and holidays), I also got to do some brisk walking around the academic oval.
I finally got to try the famous cheeseburger at campus favorite Snack Shack. I loved it! It was grilled to perfection, and at Php90.00, it was a steal.
Then, it was time for a documentary at UP Film. I watched Rescue in the Philippines, which was all about Manuel Quezon’s efforts to save the lives of more than 1,200 Jews during the Second World War. It was perfectly accompanied by my iced americano from Nomu, a local cafe which has quickly become my go-to coffee shop at UP.
I may be unsure of the future, but I know for sure that my 33rd year will be filled with film, coffee, and food that nourish my soul as well. These are the perfect starting points to an age which is already an indication of adulthood, but still young enough to learn more about the world. There is no better way than using film to learn more about the past so that I can move forward more intelligently in the present.