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You know my name, not my story - jonathan b. #causeimnotjustachef #lifeblog #selfie #cheflife #chef #shadow #play #human #asian #pinoy #traveller #namegame (at Budapest, Hungary)

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My sweet wings from heaven #chicken #wings #heaven #travel #foodblogger #chef #cheflife #foodist #sweet #spicy #wheninfinland #causeimnotjustachef #wes (at Ravintola SiipiWeikot)

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"The wisdom to know the difference" 6yrs old to be unleashed. #cheflife #chef #work #sharp #guard #nowplaying #causeimnotjustachef #cuisine #knife #caution

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Grant me serenity. #express #text #prayer #quote #tattoo #serenity #courage #wisdom #cheflife #pinoy #wheninfinland #causeimnotjustachef

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Lost in Blue, White and Red

Day 2

3 words to describe this day; "dry & hot”. For what i remembered it was 31°c or then 32°c when i walked out from the hotel after having my breakfast in the hotel (BEST WESTERN Villa Des Artistes). Best Western hotels are group of chain hotels with different owners under one umbrella. They follow the same standards and quality even though they have different owners. I once worked in the same company but in Phillippines. 

As i step foot outside, i felt the dryness of the air. I started walking to a different road not knowing where to go or what to do, trying to look like a local and it actually works because the people there keeps on calling me out and asking for directions or some help with something. It’s just disappointing since i don’t really speak French besides bonjour! There i continued my journey towards nowhere till i decided to sit down and have my 2nd local beer tasting. I ended up in a bar/restaurant but they only serve drinks during that time and brunch. Took me a while to finish the lager i ordered and started to walk again. This is one thing back packers will enjoy doing. The city view, the locals and the culture. I like how the buildings/apartments (3rd picture left) are made and rustic looking (SO FRENCH). The area where there are almost no tourist at all is where i like to go usually because this i believe is where you see behind the scenes; the real city - how the locals live their day and just treat the city normally like there’s nothing really going on there. I see mothers and or guardians with their children going to school, old people hanging outside some pub and drinking coffee, talking with their neighbors, smoking, or reading newspapers. People on their way to work and all the daily routines possible. 

It was lunch time and I’m not at all hungry but i saw something that drove my inner chef to eat one of the best things in life and that is when i saw “The grilled cheese factory”. I’m just so lucky and felt so blessed when i saw this along the way so i stopped and walked in and ordered what my heart desires,  Fabrication Dinde Fumée (2nd picture) it is with 

Mozzarella 

Raclette

Smoked turkey 

Caramelized Onions 

Pepper Sauce

along side with my lime juice drink, the cheese is stringy as it should be (see video here @wishbreaker). The price of 13€ is totally worth it because you don’t get these heaven all the time (Note to self: when you go to Paris, be sure to take a bite there). I barely stood up from the food pregnancy i got but like i said, SO WORTH IT. 

I continued walking and enjoying the day as i slow get fried even more from the sun till its time to head back to the hotel since my phone is starting to lose the battery and so am i. The second day wasn’t as fruitful as i thought other the the grilled cheese i stuffed in my belly but i have no regrets. One is because i didn’t expect anything to happen. I just let my feet and consciousness lead the way. Two, i realized that my life doesn’t need to always have a plan. It is good to have a vision and maybe follow your dreams and make a future plan, but along the way, it’s not bad to have some stop overs. it’s actually good to have some of it. Why? Well, who wants to have a very long and boring journey? When i get old and someday hoping to have grandchildren, I’d like to tell them a story. My story how i got there in front of them telling my story. As for you my friends, how is your life story going? 

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A normal snack/breakfast in Finnish market #donut #coffee #chef #cheflife #holiday #causeimnotjustachef #sugar #sweet #blogger #foodist #eat #tasty #travel #hot (at Porin tori)

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Oooohlala #wheninbelgium #brunch #foodporn #omg #waffles #chef #cheflife #brussels #breakfast #lunch #tasy #delicious #causeimnotjustachef (at Peck 47)

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Lost in Black Yellow & Red

Day 1

Ahhhh, Brussels; the capital of Europe, the city of chocolates and waffles. the one that makes my mouth drool over food and drinks. Seriously friends, this one city is packed with thrills and excitement for food lover like me. I love the fact that the establishments are so close to each other and i haven’t even started trying out the bars and pubs here. 3-5 steps you’ll end up seeing something new! For chocolate lovers, this city will hit the right spot. For binge drinkers, all i can say is there is a bar that can serve you 100 different self brewed beers. This trip i can say is one of the best that I’ve had in years and i will definitely come back for more. for my first day, it wasn’t really that much fun because of the rain. it’s raining too much that i can’t take proper pictures on the structural landmarks. Not without blurring it off with my camera phone at least. Maybe the following day would be a little bit better. people here are a bit quiet yet friendly. most of them can speak good English too which makes it faster for me to communicate with them. One thing you’ll notice is that police are often visible especially the city enter for obvious reason. The bombing few months ago that killed and terrorized the whole country lead the tourism industry of Brussels to decrease thus a lot of (from what i heard from this one guy who serves coffee) Americans, and Japanese to cancel their trips here. Mini hotels are almost everywhere. I’m lucky to have one near and even more luckier because i got my room upgraded for free. It feels really nice to have my room with the view of the sky with this window on my roof. (attic room). The waffle is a must try. You will never go wrong and it’s available in different places, in different flavors, and in different way of presenting it. coffee shops that serves freshly brewed coffee in different styles with different origins. chocolate shops and more! i’m running out of thoughts to write so maybe i’ll do more next time! for now, i’ll head out and enjoy the well, gloomy day.