Apparently, October 30 is National Cat Day and so right after our brunch at THE BREAKFAST TABLE we proceeded to the 2nd floor of the building and entered CAT CAFÉ MANILA. Since J is pretty much a cat person, he was most definitely more excited than I was about it. 

Since it would be a while before we would be able to see each other, Joko asked me out on one of our brunch dates to Maginhawa Street in Quezon City. It was actually an unplanned choice to eat there since we originally talked about to eat at another place nearby. We parked in front of the building and I immediately pointed and said "Hey look! It's the Breakfast Table!" since I've been hearing a lot of good things from friends about the restaurant.

Last Saturday, I woke up around 5 in the morning to drive my sister to the University for her Law School Entrance Examinations. I was all set to go and was walking out of the house to start the car only to find the right front tire flat. I began to panic a bit because I would not be able to do what I have promised to my mom and sister. But alas, they left without me and I was stuck with the car, contemplating on what to do because I needed to be at Church later in the afternoon.

I truly think that changing a flat tire on a car is one of the essential skills you need to know when you finally learn how to drive. Being a girl does not excuse me from knowing how to accomplish this simple task. As long as you have the right tools, you can do this!

But don't get me wrong... I love the fact that sometimes when this happens, there would usually be a man to help me. Yet in moments like this when I am alone, I take pride in the fact that I know what I am doing. I would gladly get down on my knees, apply strength from my arms and do the dirty work myself. Knowing at the end of the task, I could say to myself "I did it with my bare hands!".

So here's my encouragement to all the lovely driver girls out there... learn how to change a tire! Don't wait for a man to do it for you! It is so easy and you'd feel super proud when you've finally done it!