Freshly Picked ~ Citi family

It's been about 6 months since I stopped working. I thought I would be bored out of my mind with home life but I haven't felt that yet. I realized that my friend, Ginni, was right - once you take out the work...there is always something else to do that would take as much priority as the work.  I think Colin appreciates that I'm constantly at home and have the energy to play with him more during our evening games...I hope. :P

But on the side, I remember my old co-workers at Citi that has been part of my career development for close to a decade. It's amazing to be working at a company wherein a "team" is meant as something and we all function as a unit than just an individual. There's a lot of cooperation and teamwork that it oozes from all corners of our office. This is the Citi culture that may or may not work for everyone here in MNL but it has with me for all these years.

I can say that each of them are a "cut-above-the rest" and are definitely "Citi Picked".

I could see no better kit to scrap than Mari Koegelenberg's Freshly Picked kit available at SSD.

The papers and elements all exude specially picked/chosen quality...that's the people of Citi.

Horey for the CITI!!!!

Credits: Freshly Picked - Mari Koegelenberg available at SSD, Kartika & Arial - fonts

Top Free Wi-Fi Hot Spots in HKG (via HK Magazine)

Café O 
This café-cum-restaurant in the heart of Sheung Wan has a refreshing and comfortable atmosphere with a chic modern touch. The Wi-Fi is free and unlimited, and the surroundings make it the perfect place to get a quiet bit of work done. Café O also guarantees fresh food cooked from scratch and has a little something for everyone. Try the signature dishes, eggplant and rocket pizza as well as the salami pizza as well as the freshly made smoothies to keep your mind energized.
284-286 Queen's Rd. Central, Sheung Wan, 2851-0890, www.cafeo.hk

Holly Brown 
Settle down and relax while surfing the web on the comfy seats with Holly Brown’s famous waffle dish gelato and a cup of fragrant coffee. There are almost always available seats at this joint but the wi-fi is turned off between noon and 2pm to keep freeloaders away during busy lunch times.
 G/F, 22 Stanley St., Central, 2869-9008, www.hollybrowncoffee.com

At 1968 
Enjoy delicious Indonesian cuisine from beef rendang to nasi goreng while surrounded by other diners wielding laptops.
5F, L Place, 139 Queen’s Rd., Central, 2577-9981, www.ir1968.com 

Java Java Coffee & Tea Lounge 
Situated on a quiet stretch of Hollywood Road, Java Java lounge serves fine coffees, teas, pastries, home made cakes and other scrumptious delights. Java Java’s loungey atmosphere and plush seating is a great place to relax for hours. Open until 11pm during the week and 12am on Fridays and Saturdays.
188 Hollywood Rd., Sheung Wan, 2549-7739, www.javajavalounge.com 

Oolaa 
Oolaa is a popular dining and drinks destination with an ideal comfy café corner for web browsing and freelancers. Try the freshly baked pastries and have a cup of ground Illy coffee.
G/F, Bridges Street, Centre Stage, Soho, 2803-2083 

Caffé Habitu 
This chic Italian cafe offers handcrafted coffee by some of the most talented baristas in town.
77-79 Gloucester Rd., Wan Chai, 2111-2977, www.caffeehabitu.com 

Initial Café 
This vintage chic café is a great place to escape from the hustle and bustle of Tsim Sha Tsui, also doubling as a clothes store. This is a great place for people watching and serves authentic Italian style coffees. Lounge with your laptop whilst listening to the Parisian music.
48 Cameron Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, 2311-4223 

The One and New Town Plaza Malls 
Both The One Mall in Tsim Sha Tsui and New Town Plaza in Sha Tin have Wi-Fi throughout the entire shopping centers.
The One, 100 Nathan Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, www.the-one.hk
New Town Plaza, Sha Tin Centre Street, Sha Tin, N.T., www.newtownplaza.com.hk