I HAVE a penchant for vintage stuff. I suppose you can say that I'm an old soul. And it's probably because of my affinity to these things that I gravitate toward third wave coffee shops more than that green little mermaid who charges an arm and a leg (no pun intended) for a cup of coffee if you know what I mean. I'm no coffee connoisseur, but recently — because my partner is into coffee — I have been able to tell good and instant coffee apart. Two of my favorites are in Kapitolyo, Pasig. They're called The Couch Club and The Beachhouse. Not sponsored! What I love about going to these places besides the good coffee is their vibe. Most of these third wave coffee shops give off a unique and very aesthetic feel. And this is where I start teaching you about the word 'unique.' Unique is an absolute adjective, which means that there are no in-betweens when it comes to uniqueness. So, you must not say 'rather unique' or 'very unique.' Just 'unique.' What a unique word, isn't it?