Napkin Doodles ||

 When I am out alone drinking my usual coffee or tea along with my favorite pairings of food, I often submerged myself in provocative thoughts. Sometimes they're formed by my surroundings, or from people watching. Whatever it is, I always doodle them onto a napkin. Even though I do carry a planner with many blank pages, I prefer to write them on napkins.

I know many people nowadays write their notes and reminders on their cell phones, but I almost never do. I rely on pen and paper for my daily tasks, reminders and memos. I carry a pen with me everywhere. You never know when you need to write down something, because if you are like me, you will forget. Nowadays, I often doodle on napkins because I realize I don't have many blank pages left on my planner (And I need to save them for emergencies!). Now it is becoming a ritual part of my daily routine.

 

LA fun + eats

LA is an amazing city with great lights, shops and eateries, and sight seeing.
Today, we visited two spots. One - a new and upcoming cafe spot in a quiet, suburban neighborhood and the Farmer's Market.

Let's take you to the Manifesto Cafe first.

>It is a quaint cafe in a lovely and not so busy neighborhood in Montecito Heights.The ambiance is mellow and the menu board is simple to follow. You have your basic espresso drinks and other non-coffee beverages that pairs well with their organic, homemade and local entrees.I myself, had the Maya Angelou sandwich along with a cayenne caramel latte. Since everything is made in order to ensure freshness, I took the time to look around the cafe. There is a shelf of books for customers to read, and free Wi-Fi available as well. Comfortable rustic seating area, perfect for a quiet place to have prolonged conversations, read or study or just to hang out.

the Farmer's Market
I have been to the Grove, shopping area, but I have never been to the farmer's market. We arrived there much later than expected, but the atmosphere was quite lovely. People were busy walking, reaching their destinations. Grabbing a quick bite to eat after shopping or before shopping. The fruits and vegetables were all organic and local, and you couldn't believe how lovely the scent was. I tried my first fig, ever, and it was exquisite. It was semi-sweet and the seeds gave an unique texture.

Manifesto Cafe
5526 Monterey Rd Los Angeles, CA 90042

Farmer's Market
6333 W 3rd St Los Angeles, CA 90036