Speaking of having a coffee buddy, I'd say I have a bunch of them with me everytime. Mostly, they were all my school mates and we're often discussing organizational matters while having a cup of coffee. Though they wouldn't say no to a coffee invitation, there isn't a topic that isn't school-related.
There is this one highschool friend that will contact me to have coffee on his days off. He works as a government employee and currently stationed near the Canlaon Volcano, so he would have only 8 days off in a month. Then, he'll spend it with us, or to whoever among his friends are available when he came back in the city. Actually, I'm the only student in the circle, that's why I'm often the one who got time to show up for this thing.
If some of our friends can have time for coffee, we often pick a cafe near downtown, mega world or at Villamonte the coffee capital in Bacolod. There were times that it was just the two of us 'cause our friends couldn't make it. We would choose to meet at a Cafe Bistro near our places.
The place is cozy and warm, also not as crowded as the ones at the Metro. Even if it's situated near a supermarket, there isn't much hustle around and the place isn't much populated. I can even see the the fields of sugarcane in the distance.
The fun thing about this buddy is that he would fetch me in my home with his bike and will bring extra helmet for me. This goes the same when I'm with my other friends who have their cars. They care too well for my safety that they will insist on taking me home.
It's why I love the gang.
Back to this cafe bistro, it isn't that spacious but the simple interior makes it fancy. I love the minimalistic approach they have put in the designs, like the paintings and the clock on the wall. They even placed a cabinet on the other side with mirrors which makes it feel like home even more. The best part of this locale is that the staffs are accommodating. They are the ones who will suggest where you can safely and properly park your vehicles outside without being asked.
Spanish latte and Iced Americano were the ones I often order, whereas mocha and latte were for him. We enjoy the coffee and meals, but we enjoy it more with the conversations about adulting and working life. One time, we've talked about his job and the spotlight of it was the Canlaon Volcano. The probability that it will erupt and how extensive and devastating would the possible damages it might cause. Then, the next three days after that when he went back to the station, the Volcano erupted.
I guess even the Volcano doesn't want to be talked about behind its back, and our concerns for his safety was turned into jokes. Despite the previous disaster, all we could still think of is coffee. I just recently mentioned if he could buy me a pack of Canlaon Robusta coffee since it was the variety I was drinking at home and I'll just reimburse it when I got the goods.