Organically, Orgasmically Heavenly!!!

"Fight so hard that even fate accepts its defeat."

I was supposed to eat at Zark's Burger but I could not find its location when I was driving along President's Avenue here in Paranaque. But I guess fate has decided a different course for me as I ended up trying out this place called The Urban Farm.

   

        

   

Once I entered, I immediately fell in-love with the restaurant and its light, cozy ambiance. Their tagline "Farm Healthy Good Food" would not only be appreciated in their menu but their interiors also make you feel that everything in it is quite nature-friendly.

Even their table napkins have green hues. ;)

See if you can find the heart-shaped leaf! <3

I was greeted by a waitress who was so accommodating. She offered a complimentary hot tea which was very soothing.

Complimentary Tarragon Tea

As I browsed through the menu, I decided to start with a Pumpkin Malunggay soup which is one of their recommended dishes. The soup was very creamy. I actually enjoyed dipping the bread on the side in the soup. It gives you this warm, homey feeling and it is something you would want to gulp and finish when you are sick or during the rainy days.

Pumpkin Malunggay Soup

Given that I am a salmon lover, there was no question in my mind that I wanted to try their Salmon and Mash as my main entrée. And I was not disappointed. The salmon meat was fresh and moist while its skin was cooked with just the right amount of crispiness. The mashed potato was delicious and the veggies were superb. I finished everything on the plate and it was very satisfying.

I was hesitant to order dessert because I felt full already after the soup and salmon but since it was my first time, I decided to give it a go and treat myself with a Pumpkin Malunggay cupcake. At first, I didn't know what to expect since pumpkin and malunggay for a cupcake seems to be a weird combination but it was really interesting. The cupcake really went well with the citrusness of the maple cream cheese on top.

                       

 

After a very hearty meal, I went to the bathroom and noticed that the faucet outside was made of bamboo which I think was a clever idea sticking to the restaurant's theme.

Bamboo faucet

And with the mirror in front of me, I decided to take a selfie...Can you see my sense of accomplishment and satisfaction? I would definitely recommend The Urban Farm to my friends especially to those who love anything fresh and organic. Until my next food blog...thanks for reading! :)

             

Bleeding Love

Photo source: symphonyofheaven.org

I'm sad. It's not because I'm spending Valentine's day alone but because today I lost a patient. A post-angioplasty hypertensive diabetic patient who had to undergo stat dialysis yesterday for acute kidney injury died after developing an acute intraparenchymal hemorrhage at the right thalamus with perilesional edema and transtentorial herniation. As much as I could be part of those singles who once again feel cold and weary about not having a special someone to spend this day with, it would not compare to the feeling of the loved ones left behind by that certain patient as they have lost a mother, a wife, a sister, an aunt, and a friend today. And honestly, if I were in their shoes, I think I could not bear the thought of losing a loved one...not on Valentine's day and not even on any other ordinary day.

I didn't really get to know this patient to be that attached to her because I have just taken cared of her I think twice (last night was the 2nd time) during my ICU duty/rotation but I could just imagine the emptiness her loved ones must feel about losing her. Instead of celebrating life and love, there were tears shed and their family will probably cry even more today and in the coming days as they mourn over their loss.

It got me into thinking about how a lot of funny #bitter posts can be seen in social media today of a lot of single persons out there and how I somehow wanted to join the crowd and rant about going through another Vday without getting a romantic gesture from anyone but I chose to write this post instead.

I may not receive any bright, colorful flowers or chocolates to give my palate a sugar rush today (like others probably would) but it's nothing compared to not being able to see the beauty of your loved ones' smile or the warmth of their hugs and kisses anymore.

As I ponder on the things I had to go through the day, it may have been sad to lose someone but I also realized that even in losing, one can gain something...because it is only when we experience sadness that we are able to truly appreciate what happiness is all about.

And so even in my sadness, I'd like to take this opportunity to say how grateful I am to God, the Lover of my soul for giving the promise in Psalm 147:3 and that only He can truly mend a broken heart...if you feel like yours is broken, whether your love has not been reciprocated or you have lost a loved one, too, let God take your heart and provide you with the healing, comfort, and joy only He can provide.

Happy Valentine's Day, everyone! I hope you'll all feel God's love today and everyday of your lives. <3 <3 <3