The post inspired by halo halo

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Today I just had halo-halo.  It’s one of those you can get at the sidewalk, barely ten pesos, so yeah, it’s kinda cheap.  But when it comes to halo-halo, I have this idea that the cheaper ones are oftentimes the ones that taste better as well.  Or it could be my wallet talking.

Anyway, it’s summer, hence the halo-halo.  Despite nearly dehydrating from all my sweating—believe me, I’m not a fan of sweat—the reality that it’s summer has sunk in only now.  And it was all because of my sudden craving for halo-halo.

Keeping track of summer was easier way back—oh, about a year ago.  It’s my first summer without the end of an academic year to tell me that it’s already the season of beaches and cold drinks.  I have been going in and out of the office since the beginning of the year, and the routine has pretty much prevented me from seeing any difference—except for the searing heat.

Living in a tropical country has its perks, then its letdowns.  I used to teach English to Japanese students when I was in college, and one of my students’ favorite questions involved the difference in climate between Japan and RP, and the beaches.  Many of them expressed their interest in living in a warmer place, and I told them from the bottom of my heart that we were of parallel thoughts—except I wanted to live somewhere colder, with snow included.

I have never been a fan of heat—especially not of summer heat made in the Philippines.  It would have been easier if I had easy access to the glorious beaches of the country, but unfortunately, this is not the case.  On a lighter note, I enjoy the different ways by which I can keep myself cool.  I can do island-hopping, beach parties, eat fresh watermelon, drink fruit shakes—oh, the list goes on and on.  How about you?  What is your idea of the perfect way to spend the summer?  Mine starts with a nice cold glass of halo-halo.