another way to release the stress

When it comes to the end of the month, I go insane. "Eat till you drop" is surely one of the best ways to release the stress. 

What I mean is not you "actually" eat till you drop, but eat something you wanted to eat for a long time. It can be delicate dessert like "macaroon" or fatty junk food like Lay's chips.

So, we went back to our new favorite coffee shop - Ueshima. I had Brown Sugar Milk Coffee this time, a little bit sweet to be honest but still very smooth. If it was on a scale of 1 to 10, it was 9 for sure.

I don't know what Western people call this, but Japanese called it "danmen(断面)". Okay, it is like a grilled sandwich cut open, showing the melted cheese and the very juicy filling like bacon. Hmmmm

   
Had this seasonal Yogurt Flavored Pon De at Mister Donut on Saturday, and I liked it. No idea why they named it "Pon De", anyone knows?

Look what I got! Free gift with every $5 purchase!

Circus Afro? Afro Circus?

Saturday Ffion and I watched "Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted" in the theater. Ffion was too tired and she fell asleep in the beginning, but I had been laughing through the whole movie.

It was hilarious, I had Marty's "Circus Afro Song" in my head all day, when I got back home, I changed my ringtone. "Da-da-daladada circus da-da-daladada afro circus afro circus afro polka-dot polka-dot polka-dot afro "

I wanted to draw a clown, but it would take too much work. So, I drew a snow cone. Doesn't it look familiar?

Cereal bar? Hmmm, sounds like a plan.

Last night I watched a food show on TLC, and, they introduced a cereal bar in California called "Cereality". 

So, I think it could be a good idea to open a cereal bar like this in the city I live.

OK-OK I know it doesn't look so yummy, but I was trying to express an idea that you can add whatever you like. Corn flakes don't have to go with strawberry and banana.

coffee break....after a long week

Saturday I had a really good time with Yvonne and Cosiya at Ueshima Coffee Lounge(上島珈琲). And soon, it became our new favorite coffee shop.

The tin cup actually kept the drink cold, which I liked it. Except for the special-made tin cup, the coffee was fabulous! Very smooth! 

The sandwich I ordered was good too. Sesame toasts are healthy and very popular in Japan and Taiwan.

The bar counter. 

I call this "Hollywood Style": a fine leather bag and a graphic tee that most celebrities wear, very casual. I am not a hipster, but c'mon, I was hanging out with YVONNE!  

David said this t-shirt looked tattered, I told him it was WILDFOX, and it was made like this.  

Xin chào!

I LOVE Vietnamese food! It is still my No. 1 exotic cuisine: low-fat. spicy and absolutely delicious.

So, we had another office lunch gathering at my favorite Vietnamese restaurant.

I don't know what Vietnamese people call this dish, it was like stir-fried rice noodles with egg, chicken and vegetable. Loved it!

"Summer Roll" is a must-order dish! I cannot tell the difference between "Summer Roll" and "Spring Roll", but we Chinese call this type of food "Spring Roll".

Again, I have no idea what Vietnamese people call this dish. It was like cold- sauced squid with vegetable, a little spicy.

  
Rice noodle soup with beef is not as strongly flavored, but still very tasty. The soup slightly boiled the uncooked beef, so the meat was tender and a little chewy.

More food porn to be updated!

Moomin's secret garden

For some reason, my mom started a hobby of "gardening" not long time ago. Well I am cool, at least that keeps her busy and happy.  

So I took some pictures of mom's plants together with her Moomin toy. 

If you have been following my blog, you might already notice that I did enjoy taking pictures of toys. (saying this like a popular blogger. lol) 

And my Magic Love Hello Kitty. Finally unboxed it! I wanted it so badly, and one day David got it for me as a surprise. :)  

something to cool me down

Dammit! 38 degrees again. I had enough of the heat, I want winter back!!

Here you go! Nicky's freshly made ice blended drink. (strawberry + peach + yogurt)

And Dippin Dots! The last time and the only time I had Dippin Dots was at a football game last year. They put them in a specially made mini football helmet, which you could bring it home as a souvenir. I had so much fun even though I was trying to figure out the rules. :)

New pictures from David. They went to Golden Corral for lunch few days ago, and my big boy got him a "fresh spun cotton candy". I gotta go to this place when I visit in Oct! 

Tonka had to sleep on the bathroom floor 'cos he was unable to take off his "fur coat". Well he probably looks "fierce" with this lion-like fur-cut, but in fact, Tonka is more like gentleman. 

It takes a lot of works to be pretty!

Guys, when are you are enjoying the beauty of a girl, don't forget it takes a lot of work to be pretty!

I had to use so many brushes to complete a full make-up. From left to right: face brush(face powder), face blender brush(shimmer block), blush brush(blush), eye shadow brush*3(eye shadow), eyeliner brush(gel eyeliner), concealer(concealer brush). 

And I look just like another ordinary girl in the streets. Imagine how much work it is gonna take to complete "a stunning look"! 

Another picture from David: Aunt Patty getting her hair done at a barber shop. :P  

first "hand-made" birthday card for my boy

Well it has been a week, I just felt like to have him see this drawing before I posted it here. :)

The perfect round shape of the snowball was done by the amazing "select tool", which is useful if you are working on something that is extremely round.  

I believe drawings made by yourself are the sweetest gifts for your beloved family and friends. Some people just don't care for this I know, just make sure you do it for the right person. ;)