tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21865663873975812932024-03-13T07:24:59.231-04:00world of gluttony adventures<center><a href="http://twitter.com/miichhhh"><b>TWITTER</b></a> / <a href="http://melodramaa.tumblr.com/"><b>TUMBLR</b></a></center>Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02862963049343137765noreply@blogger.comBlogger149125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2186566387397581293.post-78150559336128717912011-09-01T12:32:00.003-04:002011-09-01T12:36:39.945-04:00Brachfeld Parlaghy<center><IMG SRC="http://www.ssense.com/photos/women/01/2/2/12332F070001_1_2.jpg"><IMG SRC="http://www.ssense.com/photos/women/01/2/2/12332F070001_2_2.jpg">
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<br />Presenting the Philippa. Couldn't help but notice the intricate details of this shoulder bag. This. Must. Be. Mine.
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<br />This was the only restaurant we dined at in New York, after a good number of hours walking down Broadway through SoHo. I was really looking forward to our reservations at City Lobster & Steakhouse and Fig & Olives but we were short on time as we tried to fit all the shopping and tourist attractions in one day. I was really disappointed in myself from the food decisions I made (i.e. greasy chinese takeout, pizza delivery, 20 pack of mcnuggets) which made me appreciate Cafe Bari even more. If you ever dine in New York, just heads up that a 20% tip is required, even for taxi rides!
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<br />Cafe Bari SoHo
<br />529 Broadway Avenue
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<br />Words can't describe how much I love Asian desserts. Perfect after dinner snack and very inexpensive. Next dishes to try: konnyaku jelly and bird's nest.
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<br />Pun Cao Tong
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<br />Richmond Hill, OntarioMichellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02862963049343137765noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2186566387397581293.post-84056876733124449332011-07-31T00:47:00.003-04:002011-07-31T01:05:56.087-04:00Bb33 Bistro and Brasserie - Summerlicious<center><IMG SRC="http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/224460_10150251632701035_510496034_8135192_3867270_n.jpg"></center><br />My last "Licious" for the Summer. Let's just say everything went downhill from my visit to Sassafraz a couple of weeks back. <br /><br /><center><IMG SRC="http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/284860_10150251632761035_510496034_8135193_3176121_n.jpg"></center><br /><b>Appetizer:</b> Muskoka Wild Mushroom Bisque - Porcini & Rosemary Scented Cream, Infused with Fireweed Honey<br />- To keep it short, it tasted like any typical cream of mushroom soup. As a matter of fact, it tasted like the ones that are made from Campbell's. Not impressed.<br /><br /><center><IMG SRC="http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/183849_10150251632801035_510496034_8135194_4177017_n.jpg"></center><br /><b>Entree:</b> Black Tiger Shrimp Pappardelle Pasta - Sautéed Black Tiger Shrimps with Green Asparagus, Roasted Peppers, Charred Fennel, Garlic & Shallot Pinot Grigio Reduction<br />- Not that much sauce in this dish. The noodles tasted very dry and I didn't end up finishing this plate. One of the shrimp still had their shells on. Another disappointment.<br /><br /><center><IMG SRC="http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/223180_10150251632941035_510496034_8135197_491681_n.jpg"></center><br /><b>Dessert:</b> Dark Belgium Chocolate Crème Brûlée, Candied Lemon & Fresh Berries<br />- I want to say this was my favourite part of their menu but I can't. Not after I started feeling sick after my entree. I'm pretty sure there were no candied lemon but I will give some credit for the bold flavour of belgium chocolate. <br /><br />May I add that service was pretty slow and the complimentary breads were partially stale. I will be honest though and say that I arrived at the restaurant with little expectation, considering that their Summerlicious menu were the same for lunch and dinner. My friend and I were tempted to finish the day off with some french food at Midi Bistro but with no appetite, that didn't happen. Sad face. <br /><br />Looking forward to trying a couple of restaurants in New York for Restaurant Week 2011! I'm super excited that they extended it through September 5th. Countdown: one more week!Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02862963049343137765noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2186566387397581293.post-73627825547978831202011-07-19T22:23:00.004-04:002011-07-19T23:16:56.298-04:00GUU SakaBar<center><IMG SRC="http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/270426_10150243276606035_510496034_8054105_2613501_n.jpg"></center><br />Anticipated our reservation for Trevor's Kitchen and Bar all afternoon for Summerlicious but with the traffic delays we ended up missing it. It wasn't a problem since we decided to go this coming Sunday instead. Theresa and I decided to go to <a href="http://guu-izakaya.com/sakabar/">Guu Sakabar</a> (our original hangout plan) and boy were we stuffed. Out of our 5 dishes, 2 were new to me. <br /><br /><Center><IMG SRC="http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/284916_10150243276671035_510496034_8054106_2527488_n.jpg"></center><br /><b>Takoyaki Gratin:</b> this dish was a bit salty and it did surprise me at first since I was expecting just takoyaki squid balls (I guess I didn't read the full dish name properly). <br /><br /><center><IMG SRC="http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/268460_10150243276736035_510496034_8054108_2372863_n.jpg"></center><br /><b>Gyu Carpaccio:</b> I had this before at the Church location and it was definitely one of my favourites so I had to order it. <br /><br /><center><IMG SRC="http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/281919_10150243276801035_510496034_8054110_2844102_n.jpg"></center><br /><b>Kimchi Udon:</b> Another dish that I already tried at the Church location. One of my favourites. <br /><br /><center><IMG SRC="http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/271109_10150243276901035_510496034_8054112_5111536_n.jpg"></center><br /><b>Carbonara Udon:</b> I was told that this dish was one of their popular ones so I had to order it and taste it for myself. I wasn't impressed as it reminded me a typical creamy pasta dish. I'd prefer the kimchi udon over this. <br /><br /><center><IMG SRC="http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/285189_10150243276956035_510496034_8054113_6636762_n.jpg"></center><br /><b>B.C. Albacore Tuna:</b> Sashimi dishes at Guu never fails to impress me. The tuna pieces were fresh and the sauce was the cherry to a perfect dish. <br /><br />From visiting the Church location numerous times, I was already tired of sitting at the long wooden tables so we decided to dine in the Zashiki room for a more traditional Japanese experience. It felt very cramped at first since it took a while to settle down with the minimal space given (it was hard to cross my legs) but the room felt cozy afterwards. <br /><center><IMG SRC="http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/270261_10150243276516035_510496034_8054102_4902739_n.jpg"></center><br /><br />It was another fun experience dining at a different Guu location. The area is even more spacious than the Church location and there were no wait time. However, the prices were higher than the Church location and there weren't that many food options. <br /><br /><center><IMG SRC="http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/281368_10150243277076035_510496034_8054114_6125492_n.jpg"></center>Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02862963049343137765noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2186566387397581293.post-62785073306319417562011-07-18T15:36:00.004-04:002011-07-18T15:38:14.282-04:00Summer List 2011Time to make a list and stick to the plan before 4th year starts!<br /><br><br /><li>Ontario Place - free admission all summer!</li><br /><li>Summerlicious - <s>max 3 visits</s> already attended 2 with 2 more reservations to go</li><br /><li>AGO/<strike>ROM</strike></li><br /><li>Wonderland - just to try the new ride "Windseeker"</li><br /><li>Panorama</li><br /><li>CNE - one visit only, I don't know how I went to CNE three times last summer.</li><br /><li><strike>Turtle Jacks</strike> - to try fried pickles and <strike>fried ice cream</strike></li><br /><li>Centre Island</li><br /><li>Buffalo, NY</li><br /><li>Fallsview Casino and Casino Rama</li><br /><li><s>Night Market in Markham!</s></li><br /><li>Finally try Ippai and Inatei</li><br /><li>Guu Sakabar</li><br /><li><strike>Menchie's</strike> </li><br /><li>Moksha Yoga for 1 month</li><br /><li><strike>Spoon and Fork (new location!)</strike></li><br /><li>Vancouver/Calgary </li><br /><li>Macbook (hopefully) in August 2011</li><br /><li>iPad or Playbook?</li><br /><li>Catch up on the Harry Potter series in preparation for the Deathly Hallows II</li><br /><li>Dave and Busters - save up to get a big Minion</li><br /><li><strike>Glee Concert - June 12th SO EXCITED :)</strike></li><br /><li>Friend's brother's wedding </li><br /><li>Tattoo</li>Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02862963049343137765noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2186566387397581293.post-20200955058302852012011-07-18T13:02:00.002-04:002011-07-18T13:15:56.265-04:00Biff's Bistro - Summerlicious<center><IMG SRC="http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/283281_10150242122646035_510496034_8040620_7862812_n.jpg"><br /><IMG SRC="http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/283935_10150242122771035_510496034_8040623_1383484_n.jpg"><br /><i>Drinks: Shady Lady and White Wine</i><br /><IMG SRC="http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/284761_10150242122986035_510496034_8040629_4355230_n.jpg"><br /><i>Pork cretons with moutarde & O&B Artisan loaf</i><br /><IMG SRC="http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/268327_10150242123051035_510496034_8040630_3156446_n.jpg"><br /><i>Skin roasted Arctic char with jardinière & sauce verte</i><br /><IMG SRC="http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/268449_10150242123296035_510496034_8040635_7119046_n.jpg"><br /><i>Gâteau au citron with blueberry compote & cassis crème fraîche</i></center><br />Second Summerlicious event at Biff's Bistro was just slightly disappointing considering that our main came out 1.5 hours after being seated. However the appetizer and main course made up for it. The dessert reminded me of Starbuck's lemon poppyseed loaf so the lemon cake did not appeal to me whatsoever.<br /><br />I'm still excited to try their regular menu though! $1 oysters after 5pm? I can't say no to that.Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02862963049343137765noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2186566387397581293.post-8780970366462966032011-07-11T23:15:00.003-04:002011-07-11T23:26:37.354-04:00Lovely Orange<center><IMG SRC="http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/267828_10150236490746035_510496034_7988800_1143619_n.jpg"><br /><IMG SRC="http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/268500_10150236490636035_510496034_7988798_3811477_n.jpg"><br /><IMG SRC="http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/269146_10150236490941035_510496034_7988805_5524735_n.jpg"><br /><i>Creole Spiced Gulf Shrimp on Corn Grit Cakes with Cayenne Bell Pepper Sauce</i><br /><IMG SRC="http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/269014_10150236491006035_510496034_7988807_1799818_n.jpg"><br /><i>Grilled Swordfish with Olive Smashed Potatoes, Roasted Sweet Cherry Tomatoes, Haricot Vert and Herb</i><br /><IMG SRC="http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/269477_10150236491081035_510496034_7988808_2566057_n.jpg"><br /><i>Rose Water Scented Chilled Cherry Soup with Dark Chocolate Mousse and Crisped Rice Croquant, Vanilla Tuille</i></center><br />Haven't touched this since February so I figured it's time to stop neglecting this blog and start posting. Attended my first Summerlicious restaurant this year at Sassafraz, located in the heart of Yorkville. Felt under dressed at first but me and my friend slowly forgot about it as we enjoyed our meals. We left the restaurant with a smile on our face as the food and service exceeded our expectations. Even though we did find a piece of hair in our bread basket, we were way too satisfied to even bother bringing it up to our server. It was nice of our server to fold our cloth napkins while we were away from the table and how they got rid of the bread crumbs on our table. Definitely going back for their regular menu. <br /><br />Going to end this post with this picture. Cheers!<br /><center><IMG SRC="http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/269471_10150236490571035_510496034_7988794_3376323_n.jpg"></center>Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02862963049343137765noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2186566387397581293.post-32586272084653791182011-02-28T16:26:00.005-05:002011-02-28T16:43:08.846-05:00Moment For Life<center><IMG SRC="http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/188326_10150096342381035_510496034_7003632_8057850_n.jpg"><br /><IMG SRC="http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/189579_10150096342451035_510496034_7003633_4830783_n.jpg"><br /><IMG SRC="http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/185879_10150096342786035_510496034_7003636_7745880_n.jpg"><br /><a href="http://www.fritealors.com/en/indexb_a.html">Frite Alors</a>: Various Locations <br /><b>Far Right:</b> L'eau à la Bush (steak, onions, mushrooms)<br /><b>Far Left:</b> La Frite Alors!(green peppers, mushrooms, onions & bacon)</center><br />A spontaneous roadtrip with the family and what's a road trip to Montreal without having Poutine? Reading an all-french menu was difficult at first but fail on my part once I found out they carry an English menu. <br /><br />"I wish that I could have this <b>moment for life</b>", as Nicki Minaj would say. Having a poutine a day can be detrimental to my health but I would totally be satisfied. Just kidding. Maybe. Or not.Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02862963049343137765noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2186566387397581293.post-1738390439590015152011-02-28T14:30:00.005-05:002011-02-28T14:39:39.914-05:00Bodega (Winterlicious)<center><IMG SRC="http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/183809_10150096264861035_510496034_7002739_4325931_n.jpg"><br />Crispy Crab Cakes - with white wine, tomato Provencal sauce & tarragon caper cream<br /><IMG SRC="http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/184217_10150096264981035_510496034_7002742_1877153_n.jpg"><br />Seafood Bouillabaisse - with prawns, scallops & market fish in a fennel tomato broth, Emmenthal cheese & rouille<br /><IMG SRC="http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/183118_10150096265061035_510496034_7002743_2315124_n.jpg"><br />Warm Pecan Tart - with French Vanilla ice cream and Chocolate Sauce</center><br />Bodega with a few friends for Winterlicious. These were the dishes I ordered. Service was pretty dull. Quality of the dishes were average, though I partially blame myself for having all-you-can-eat sushi few hours before our Winterlicious reservations. I was craving sushi, give me a break.<br /><br />Wish I had my camera for Rosewater - the atmosphere was impeccable and probably my best Licious' experience so far. Although I think it's time that I enjoy fine dining outside the Licious menus. <br /><br />I say it many times but I really do need a DSLR. I need to make this happen.Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02862963049343137765noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2186566387397581293.post-69859635094147813332010-12-21T22:28:00.005-05:002010-12-21T22:54:32.909-05:00Better late than never. But never late is better.<center><IMG SRC="http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/hs404.ash2/68202_472627586034_510496034_6479723_1747456_n.jpg"><br /><IMG SRC="http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs620.snc4/58053_472627616034_510496034_6479724_7643381_n.jpg"><br /><IMG SRC="http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/hs760.ash1/165142_472627676034_510496034_6479725_6509358_n.jpg"><br /><IMG SRC="http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/hs005.snc6/165537_472627726034_510496034_6479726_2003691_n.jpg"><br /><IMG SRC="http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/hs765.ash1/165681_472627756034_510496034_6479727_2109449_n.jpg"><br />High Tea @ Annona, Macarons from MoRoCo Chocolat</center><br />Satisfied one of my cravings for the holidays with an ex-coworker from way back in the day. <a href="http://hyatt.com/gallery/torphannon/">Annona at Park Hyatt Toronto</a> was recommended by her friend and let's just say the experience was worthwhile. Although I couldn't finish the Dark Chocolate Cherry Domino pastry (too much chocolate for my taste buds), you can't go wrong when it's $26 per person. I'm not kidding.<br /><br />Satisfied ANOTHER craving at <a href="http://www.morocochocolat.com/">MoRoCo Chocolat</a> today (I had to stop by since it was a block away). I can definitely taste the $2.50 when I took a bite in the Pistachio and Passionfruit macarons as i'm typing this. Mind you I just got back from dinner at Milestones and I still managed to chow down these amazing french pastries. Words can't even describe how amazing the flavours are. I had to pass on the coconut flavour though - maybe next time. <br /><br />It was definitely fun being a foodie for the day. Can I do this as a career?Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02862963049343137765noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2186566387397581293.post-42036372382552285952010-11-28T01:03:00.003-05:002010-11-28T01:10:47.229-05:00Bad Misses throwing Raspberry Kisses<center><IMG SRC="http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/hs606.ash2/155886_460770361034_510496034_6307971_907259_n.jpg"><br /><i>F21 Chunky Sweater</i></center><br />Big chunky knits! Who doesn't love them? Decided to do a small blog update, nothing special. Finally getting my priorities back on track and did I mention that it feels AWESOME to get paid again? Won't last for long though since I decided to dedicate my time at the school library during winter term instead of commuting back and forth via Greyhound. I'm slowly becoming depressed as to how much bus tickets/receipts I have accumulated, along with the number of Foursquare check-ins. Meh.<br /><br /><center><IMG SRC="http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs985.snc4/75843_460770556034_510496034_6307974_3114397_n.jpg"></center><br />Thankful for the Starbucks near campus that will soon be 24/7. Until then, can't wait to share my Christmas wish list! More like hoping my "brothers" will read this and share it with my parents instead.Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02862963049343137765noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2186566387397581293.post-26522973991155810602010-10-25T18:02:00.005-04:002010-10-25T18:07:33.019-04:00If I wake up tomorrow, will you still be here?<center><IMG SRC="https://s3.amazonaws.com/fgr/2010/10/natalia-beauty5.jpg"><br /><IMG SRC="https://s3.amazonaws.com/fgr/2010/10/natalia-beauty6.jpg"><br /><IMG SRC="https://s3.amazonaws.com/fgr/2010/10/natalia-beauty9.jpg"><br /><IMG SRC="https://s3.amazonaws.com/fgr/2010/10/natalia-beauty10.jpg"><br /><IMG SRC="https://s3.amazonaws.com/fgr/2010/10/natalia-beauty11.jpg"><br /><IMG SRC="https://s3.amazonaws.com/fgr/2010/10/natalia-beauty14.jpg"><br /><i>Vogue Italia: Natalia Vodianova by Paolo Roversi</i><br /><b>Credits:</b> <a href="http://fashiongonerogue.com/morning-beauty-natalia-vodianova-paolo-roversi/"><i>fashiongonerogue</i></a></center><br />Beautiful. Just beautiful.Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02862963049343137765noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2186566387397581293.post-75525683903682717752010-10-09T19:29:00.001-04:002010-10-09T19:52:18.971-04:00Everytime I tried to leave, something tells me turn around<center><img src="http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs765.snc4/66516_437543101034_510496034_5952555_5088904_n.jpg" /><br /><img src="http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/hs207.ash2/47059_437543286034_510496034_5952564_7339692_n.jpg" /><br /><img src="http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs746.snc4/64638_437543881034_510496034_5952594_2295165_n.jpg" /><br /><img src="http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs004.snc4/33538_437543971034_510496034_5952598_6174446_n.jpg" /><br /><img src="http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs031.snc4/33901_437544151034_510496034_5952606_7759060_n.jpg" /></center><br />Started the long weekend with a dimsum feast. Having guests over from out of the province gives my family a reason to go out and pig out. Daddy took all of us to "Crown Prince Fine Dining" and this by far took the #1 spot on my "dimsum" list. Oddly enough, we were having dimsum in European setting (weird, I know) - paintings of the renaissance era and the silverware did not even look "asian". I would've loved to take a picture of every dish but when it comes to dining with my parents, I'd get scolded for even holding a camera HENCE the picture of "everything". Dishes that I love to order are the tripes and black bean spare ribs. Har gow and siu mai are getting boring.<br /><br />Rest of the weekend consists of...well, I'm not even sure myself but all I can tell you is that there will be a lot of family time that's for sure. Oh, and catching up on my psych and accounting homework/notes. <br /><br />On another note: got an interview with Tiffany and Co. and I am uber nervous, considering that they are a luxury brand and the current employees are a lot older and more mature. What does that have to do with it? Who knows, I over-think a lot of things sometimes.Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02862963049343137765noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2186566387397581293.post-55333559851793099042010-09-06T01:37:00.005-04:002010-09-06T03:15:01.361-04:00Shopping Dilemma<div style="text-align: left;">I'm planning on doing a huge splurge next summer (when and IF I get a job) to reward myself for finishing 3 years of university *laugh out loud*. Not sure if I want a purse, electronic, or shoes though.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzfdlQDE6W3tuycH8Y5oGq3PelJ92PmMYThZL_OyDYiRV9HrSEy9mjGxY9HdD20x7pJuEG_31f-puO8UlgK0AgZ6S0WTLgMcRcXa6CHlWtvnoIDv5RiW7L5Qo9Byf55pXZcauSfL0NMycE/s400/1.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 298px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5513677749073466338" /><div style="text-align: center;">Canon t2i DSLR, iPad, Macbook Pro</div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjR4v6IdACrC3_qlzPGEu7ptFRWBzzwebrCeUXTgj9zMiEE2QnhqB6MUWzPJGZ_F_Dbj6ToTRPYj3pzWLsYFoDc6-4kQDyXkDkn8sPtMot-Sj5oEFWStu4cAufXZdbGIaljFKxccbMnbALk/s400/2.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 279px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5513680236547731090" /><div style="text-align: center;">Balenciaga's Part Time, Louis Vuitton's Eva Clutch, MiuMiu's Patent Leather Bow Clutch</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 275px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEid0PXCKjsOin4dz7-64eLfHcY6cXk3QmlHE84NwcNB0MWk3Z6epRKu3ShuGiQNwKJTBcwFZh5Epv7VRcNG8HzDOYWV0a6gk0GIzz69o5sCyVQnbbrMNDy5h6Kv3aag-4bJ6-LME22ixNg8/s400/3.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5513695375400357586" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Sam Edelman's Lorissa pumps, Michael Kors' Wellington Boots, Tory Burch Ballerina Flats, Coach Lynn Gold Flats</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><br />I know...I should be saving up to pay back OSAP...*sigh*Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02862963049343137765noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2186566387397581293.post-27267517823773772722010-08-31T16:29:00.003-04:002010-08-31T16:47:21.539-04:00Summer has just begun......literally. Whoever's in Toronto will understand. Random thunderstorms here and there, along with a few chilly nights. Now I'm afraid to step out of the house. It's like walking into an oven. <br /><br /><center><IMG SRC="http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/hs143.ash2/40474_415231856034_510496034_5434644_1370597_n.jpg"><br /><IMG SRC="http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs283.snc4/40474_415231881034_510496034_5434649_6196475_n.jpg"><br /><IMG SRC="http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs302.snc4/40415_415232126034_510496034_5434664_6925584_n.jpg"><br /><IMG SRC="http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs275.snc4/40100_415232356034_510496034_5434686_5967196_n.jpg"><br /><IMG SRC="http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs273.snc4/39982_415232926034_510496034_5434725_4513952_n.jpg"><br /><IMG SRC="http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/hs114.ash2/39038_415232966034_510496034_5434727_2047550_n.jpg"><br /><IMG SRC="http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs278.snc4/40225_418511016034_510496034_5526038_8194070_n.jpg"><br /><IMG SRC="http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/hs118.ash2/39221_418511526034_510496034_5526068_599599_n.jpg"><br /><IMG SRC="http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs428.snc4/47073_423617181034_510496034_5663513_2083895_n.jpg"><br /><IMG SRC="http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs428.snc4/47073_423617191034_510496034_5663515_6387958_n.jpg"><br /><IMG SRC="http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs408.snc4/47073_423617201034_510496034_5663517_6747318_n.jpg"><br /><IMG SRC="http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs368.snc4/45106_423617416034_510496034_5663541_4893111_n.jpg"></center><br />An general idea of what my summer was like:<br /><b>1-5:</b> Royal Ontario Museum. Took advantage of the complimentary ticket for university students. Only on Tuesday's if you're interested! <br /><b>6:</b> Pork Bone Soup (of course)<br /><b>7-8:</b> Ontario Science Centre. Pretty disappointing, since most of the fun stuff were broken or removed. Harry Potter exhibition was even more disappointing. <br /><b>9-12:</b> My second visit to CNE. More food and walking of course. The Mexican poutine from Bouchard Poutinery was probably the highlight of my night. Poutine is all I think about...sad isn't it?Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02862963049343137765noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2186566387397581293.post-42904343854427047792010-08-03T01:25:00.002-04:002010-08-03T01:34:58.713-04:00American Food Porn<center><IMG SRC="http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs248.snc4/39756_412830581034_510496034_5360555_1033712_n.jpg"><br />Red Velvet Cake @ La Grande Orange Cafe<br /><IMG SRC="http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/hs111.ash2/38887_412831531034_510496034_5360590_6070389_n.jpg"><br />Classic Cinnabon @ Universal Studios<br /><IMG SRC="http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/hs107.ash2/38708_412834451034_510496034_5360713_7536612_n.jpg"><br />Assorted Asian dishes<br /><IMG SRC="http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs196.snc4/38116_412834726034_510496034_5360717_2322356_n.jpg"><br />Custard Tart Cake from R&J Bakery <br /><IMG SRC="http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs204.snc4/38548_412835086034_510496034_5360730_2337344_n.jpg"> <br />Funnel Cake @ Six Flags Magic Mountain<br /><IMG SRC="http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs224.snc4/38548_412835096034_510496034_5360732_2059588_n.jpg"><br />In N Out Burgers<br /><IMG SRC="http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs164.snc4/37519_412835646034_510496034_5360763_3854863_n.jpg"><br />Flaming Hot Cheetos<br /><IMG SRC="http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs166.snc4/37618_412631111034_510496034_5355616_7776494_n.jpg"><br />Studio Cafe's gourmet cupcakes<br /><IMG SRC="http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs180.snc4/38356_412633591034_510496034_5355715_1513634_n.jpg"><br />Red Velvet Cheescake @ the Cheesecake Factory</center><br />Some of the foods I had on my LA/Vegas trip. I had more (of course).Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02862963049343137765noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2186566387397581293.post-26273561367511648282010-08-03T00:37:00.004-04:002010-08-03T00:47:57.491-04:00To a New Beginning ...What I love about events that are held at Chinese restaurants:<br /><center>><IMG SRC="http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/hs093.ash2/37997_414742556034_510496034_5422127_970019_n.jpg"><br /><IMG SRC="http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs193.snc4/37997_414742561034_510496034_5422128_1479183_n.jpg"><br /><IMG SRC="http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs193.snc4/37997_414742566034_510496034_5422129_4488265_n.jpg"><br /><IMG SRC="http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/hs093.ash2/37997_414742571034_510496034_5422130_3076801_n.jpg"><br /><IMG SRC="http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs173.snc4/37997_414742576034_510496034_5422131_2625058_n.jpg"><br /><IMG SRC="http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs173.snc4/37997_414742581034_510496034_5422132_451169_n.jpg"><br /><IMG SRC="http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs173.snc4/37997_414742586034_510496034_5422133_4059936_n.jpg"><br /><IMG SRC="http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs129.snc4/36799_414742666034_510496034_5422144_4789946_n.jpg"><br /><i>Madison's Baby Shower at Fancy Chinese Cuisine</i></center><br />I've been waiting for a while now till someone got married to have these dishes again. One of the main reasons why I love Asian weddings. Of course weddings are not the only event that are held at a Chinese restaurant. Babies that are 1 month old have their spotlight as well.<br /><br />I was trying to play with the positioning of the food so I could take a picture. As you can tell, I was really eager to eat. Hence the poor presentation and messy plates. My bad.Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02862963049343137765noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2186566387397581293.post-12552465957908802262010-07-15T01:04:00.003-04:002010-07-15T01:30:23.434-04:00The Boiler House<center><IMG SRC="http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/hs017.ash2/34192_409037161034_510496034_5250400_2446988_n.jpg"><br /><IMG SRC="http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/hs087.ash2/37695_408714681034_510496034_5243470_1926945_n.jpg"><br /><IMG SRC="http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/hs087.ash2/37695_408714691034_510496034_5243472_5905196_n.jpg"><br /><IMG SRC="http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs167.snc4/37695_408714701034_510496034_5243474_6844142_n.jpg"><br /><IMG SRC="http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs163.snc4/37503_408714881034_510496034_5243478_856586_n.jpg"><br /><IMG SRC="http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/hs083.ash2/37503_408714891034_510496034_5243480_4964844_n.jpg"></center><br />After Cafe Moroc, I had another Summerlicious reservation at The Boiler House for dinner. I know, what a fatty right? I'm so bored and tired of the typical franchises (i.e. Jack Astors, Moxies, Baton Rouge, Kelsey's and more) and Summerlicious gave me the opportunity to try unique fine dining restaurants at a fixed price. The last restaurant out of my Summerlicious list before I fly off to Las Vegas in less than 10 hours. I originally had 6 but couldn't fit all that in one week. Again, please excuse the quality of the photos; Boiler House emitted very minimal lighting. <br /><br />Location: 55 Mill St, Toronto (Distillery District) (416)203-2121, $$$<br /><br /><u>Here's a breakdown of what I ordered:</u><br /><br /><b>Chilled Sweet Pea Veloute, Garlic Chips and Mint Crème Fraiche</b><br />- Definitely something new and I'm glad that I tried it. I finished half of the soup though; guess I wasn't a fan. Had a bite of my friend's Baked Asparagus Strudel and is definitely recommended. <br /><br /><b>8oz Ontario AAA Angus Sirloin, Pomme Pont Neuf, Grilled Local Asparagus, Braised Cipollini Onion Jus</b><br />- The steak would've been perfect if I had it medium-rare. I ordered well done originally since my filet burger from Bier Markt was too red and chewy.<br /><br /><b>Strawberry & Rhubarb Crumble</b><br />- My favourite dessert during Summerlicious. This definitely tops the two creme brulee desserts I had at previous restaurants.<br /><br /><center><b>OVERALL:</b> 8/10</center><br /><br /><i>Credits:</i> <a href="http://wx.toronto.ca/inter/se/restaurants.nsf/Summerlicious/A9DF0D6406E1A43085257003007305FD?OpenDocument">Toronto's Summerlicious 2010</a>Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02862963049343137765noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2186566387397581293.post-79210869330869922452010-07-14T02:03:00.005-04:002010-07-15T01:31:32.070-04:00The Sultan's Tent & Cafe Moroc<center><IMG SRC="http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/hs031.ash2/34899_408714516034_510496034_5243463_4530268_n.jpg"><br /><IMG SRC="http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs192.snc4/37958_408723241034_510496034_5243749_3578390_n.jpg"><br /><IMG SRC="http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs017.snc4/34232_408714221034_510496034_5243449_2587092_n.jpg"><br /><IMG SRC="http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs201.snc4/38396_408714306034_510496034_5243452_6243601_n.jpg"><br /><IMG SRC="http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs051.snc4/34899_408714501034_510496034_5243460_5153815_n.jpg"></center><br />Something new for my friends and I: Moroccan food. It was the second time that I was late for a Summerlicious reservation, thus a "Michelle time" came to exist. I guess I wasn't meant to bus/subway to go from Point A to B. It's about time I get my driver's license. Probably after my vacation, just maybe.<br /><br />Location: 49 Front St E, Toronto (416)961-0601, $$<br /><br /><u>Here's a breakdown of what I ordered:</u><br /><br /><b>MAFTOUL</b> <br />- Hand rolled “Moroccan Cigars”, hot crispy pastry stuffed with a mixture of mildly spiced beef, cashews and raisins, topped with our chipotle aioli<br /><br />It was a skinnier version of an asian spring roll, but with spicy beef as the filling. The perfect appetizer. <br /><br /><b>MANGO SALMON</b><br />- A Pan Seared 5-ounce fillet of salmon, topped with mango salsa, served with saffron basmati rice and traditional Moroccan root vegetables<br /><br />A really filling entrée. There were two kinds of vegetables and I was only able to recognize the squash. The mango salsa emitted very minimal taste though.<br /><br /><b>BRULÉE ROYALE</b><br />- A rich and flavourful crème brulée<br /><br />Very rich in flavour. <br /><center><br /><b>OVERALL:</b> 9/10</center><br /><br /><i>Credits:</i> <a href="http://wx.toronto.ca/inter/se/restaurants.nsf/Summerlicious/F819E6ACEFB14998852572D50076782F?OpenDocument">Toronto's Summerlicious 2010</a>Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02862963049343137765noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2186566387397581293.post-51720807964086325962010-07-10T13:54:00.008-04:002010-07-15T01:34:20.039-04:00BIER MARKT - ESPLANADE<center><IMG SRC="http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs064.snc4/34552_407509801034_510496034_5209579_789075_n.jpg"><br /><IMG SRC="http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs018.snc4/34261_407509976034_510496034_5209587_2809687_n.jpg"><br /><IMG SRC="http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs133.snc4/36985_407510456034_510496034_5209623_2098165_n.jpg"><br /><IMG SRC="http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/hs281.ash1/20859_407544206034_510496034_5210510_5389194_n.jpg"><br /><IMG SRC="http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs036.snc4/34178_407544326034_510496034_5210514_2005777_n.jpg"><br /><IMG SRC="http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/hs053.ash2/36023_407546456034_510496034_5210599_6150775_n.jpg"></center><br />Please disregard the quality of the pictures. The place emitted a small amount of light and I had no choice but to use flash. If only I had a DSLR...<br /><br />My two friends and I decided against Fred's Not Here after reading reviews on how the place/food was "average" and a couple of friends also confirmed this. My first Summerlicious experience and I must admit, the price I paid was more for the atmosphere. After 9pm it became a bar/club and it had a live band. An older crowd but I regret leaving right after dinner. No comment about the rest of the night.<br /><br />Location: 58 the Esplanade, Toronto (416)862-7575, $$$<br /><br /><u>Here's a breakdown of what I ordered:</u><br /><br /><b>BAKED OYSTERS BELGIQUE</b><br />- Malpeque oysters, Stella Artois crème, julienned fennel, baby spinach, gruyère gratin<br /><br />Probably my favourite dish of the night. The flavouring was perfect. Reminded me of the oyster dish from GUU (minus the mushrooms). <br /><br /><b>FILET BURGER</b><br />- 6 oz filet mignon, caramelized onion, smoked bacon, vine ripe tomato, Mapledale Farms aged white cheddar, Markt frites, “Bier 58” sauce<br /><br />I regret ordering a medium rare burger only because the meat was too chewy (for me). Their "Bier 58" sauce taste like balsamic vinaigrette with a more sweeter taste. Markt frites were too soft.<br /><br /><b>BANANA CRÈME BRÛLÉE</b><br />- banana cardamom brûlée, sweet banana croquette, caramelized banana, turbinado caramel<br /><br />I enjoyed the sweet banana croquette and caramelized banana. I can't remember when I last had a creme brulee but this one had a smooth pudding texture. <br /><br /><Center><b>OVERALL:</b> 7/10</center><br /><br /><i>Credits:</i> <a href="http://wx.toronto.ca/inter/se/restaurants.nsf/Summerlicious/5D1ECFE354ED11CA852572D600783218?OpenDocument">Toronto's Summerlicious 2010</a>Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02862963049343137765noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2186566387397581293.post-77527526167751244072010-07-08T23:40:00.004-04:002010-07-10T14:43:33.981-04:00where the grass is really greener<center><IMG SRC="http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs018.snc4/34273_406783011034_510496034_5194450_913560_n.jpg"><br /><IMG SRC="http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs044.snc4/34570_406783426034_510496034_5194473_69929_n.jpg"><br /><IMG SRC="http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/hs026.ash2/34645_406784161034_510496034_5194519_2589021_n.jpg"><br /><IMG SRC="http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs066.snc4/34645_406784151034_510496034_5194518_5877170_n.jpg"><br /><IMG SRC="http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs044.snc4/34570_406783451034_510496034_5194478_5069606_n.jpg"><br /><IMG SRC="http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs046.snc4/34645_406784186034_510496034_5194524_4650689_n.jpg"><br /><IMG SRC="http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/hs039.ash2/35331_406784346034_510496034_5194527_1972970_n.jpg"></center><br />I'm not neglecting my blog! Nothing to talk about lately but I am heading to Vegas/LA next Thursday so I'm super excited as it is my first time. I will definitely be in tourist mode, taking pictures of almost everything I see. I am hoping to bump into a celebrity, just to say i've been in a close proximity of one since concerts don't count. <br /><br />Summer updates: Demetres visit during Toronto's heat wave, Booster Juice to keep me and my friend hydrated, Mr. Green Jeans to watch the FIFA game between Germany and Spain, Blueberry Cheezecake (alcoholic drink with a smoothie texture - I hate Absolut but this was an exception), chicken chilli nachos to keep me busy during the game, and a quick stop to Petite Thuet where I had my first macaroon but stale ones left a bad impression - second time's the charm? <br /><br />Summerlicious in Toronto officially starts tomorrow and I have my first reservation at Bier Markt for their dinner menu. I'm excited for their banana creme brule. I can't remember when I last had a creme brule... <br /><br />Did I include how sad I was when Germany lost to Spain? Good thing I had my dose of Bud Light Lime when it all ended. For that, I hope Netherlands win the world cup. Take that Spain fans!Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02862963049343137765noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2186566387397581293.post-17739532143993192642010-06-08T10:37:00.004-04:002010-06-08T11:57:09.166-04:00Black Diamond<CENTER><IMG SRC="http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/hs548.ash1/32021_397965941034_510496034_4956401_4724301_n.jpg"><br /><IMG SRC="http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs638.snc3/32021_397966011034_510496034_4956407_4803308_n.jpg"><br /><IMG SRC="http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs638.snc3/32021_397966271034_510496034_4956429_583465_n.jpg"><br /><IMG SRC="http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs638.snc3/32021_397966321034_510496034_4956433_6504_n.jpg"><br /><IMG SRC="http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs638.snc3/32021_397966396034_510496034_4956439_2287302_n.jpg"><br /><IMG SRC="http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs638.snc3/32021_397966666034_510496034_4956466_8033203_n.jpg"><br /><IMG SRC="http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/hs536.ash1/31421_397968291034_510496034_4956513_1151414_n.jpg"><br /><IMG SRC="http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs596.snc3/31421_397968511034_510496034_4956539_2901344_n.jpg"><br /><IMG SRC="http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs608.snc3/32021_397970231034_510496034_4956618_6669622_n.jpg"><br /><IMG SRC="http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs608.snc3/32021_397970411034_510496034_4956633_4575427_n.jpg"></center><br /><b>Some of the highlights of my Montreal trip:</b><br />- Carrefour Laval: the biggest mall in Quebec and possibly even bigger than Yorkdale.<br />- All you can eat breakfast (SO good)<br />- Old Montreal (where all the tourist pictures happen)<br />- Montreal Poutine: I just had beer and appetizers at Les 3 Brasseurs before stopping by this place but that doesn't stop me. The most amazing poutine I have ever had, with onions and mushrooms. <br />- O NOIR: with all the average comments I hear about O Noir in Toronto, my friends and I decided to try the original O Noir. Best experience ever and the food was delicious. I ordered the Marinated shrimp with herbs, served with dried tomato risotto and for dessert, Fruit sorbet with fresh pineapples. O Noir in Montreal is highly recommended.Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02862963049343137765noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2186566387397581293.post-32298221645184483132010-06-01T22:18:00.007-04:002010-06-02T15:57:36.465-04:00Like Shooting Stars<center><IMG SRC="http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs638.snc3/32021_396430706034_510496034_4914653_3869798_n.jpg"><br /><IMG SRC="http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs638.snc3/32021_396430716034_510496034_4914654_4536567_n.jpg"><br /><IMG SRC="http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs638.snc3/32021_396431331034_510496034_4914659_976634_n.jpg"><br /><IMG SRC=http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs638.snc3/32021_396430746034_510496034_4914658_7893868_n.jpg"><br /><IMG SRC="http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs608.snc3/32021_396430726034_510496034_4914656_7808628_n.jpg"><br /><i>H&M Tunic and Harem Pants, Aldo heels and bag,F21 Necklace</i><br /><b>NAIL COLOUR:</b> China Glaze Lemon Fizz (my current yellow obsession)</center><br />Sushi on the patio at Makimono before my aunt departs to China tomorrow. Baby's back (and less hairy) and I haven't seen him in so long. He might as well be called "Baby Gong Gong" ... Grandpa Baby who's 10.5 years old but for now, he's still a Baby in our hearts. <br /><br />Watching The Hills aftershow as they reveal the truth behind Spencer and Heidi's break-up. "The End of the Road" as Jesse and Dan calls it. In my opinion, I see Speidi as the drama couple and this announcement serves as a publicity purpose. A typical Speidi thing to do.<br /><br />My first pair of Harem pants from H&M and I'm in love. I'm thinking of getting them in grey and black. Or maybe I should stop shopping until I actually get a job. Err..Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02862963049343137765noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2186566387397581293.post-52286588234334832342010-05-22T15:20:00.004-04:002010-05-22T23:19:00.678-04:00I Choose YOU!<center><IMG SRC="http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs610.snc3/32121_393399196034_510496034_4827791_5932031_n.jpg"><br /><i>Forever XXI necklace and tank, H&M jacket, Aldo heels</i><br /><IMG SRC="http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/hs550.ash1/32121_393395116034_510496034_4827380_4406711_n.jpg"><br /><IMG SRC="http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/hs550.ash1/32121_393395161034_510496034_4827387_645309_n.jpg"><br /><IMG SRC="http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs610.snc3/32121_393395171034_510496034_4827389_2026371_n.jpg"><br /><IMG SRC="http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs640.snc3/32121_393395256034_510496034_4827401_1840430_n.jpg"><br /><IMG SRC="http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs610.snc3/32121_393395276034_510496034_4827404_7545272_n.jpg"><br /><IMG SRC="http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs640.snc3/32121_393395301034_510496034_4827407_4883302_n.jpg"><br /><IMG SRC="http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs610.snc3/32121_393395336034_510496034_4827412_7357193_n.jpg"><br /><IMG SRC="http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs610.snc3/32121_393395351034_510496034_4827414_1994050_n.jpg"><br /><IMG SRC="http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/hs550.ash1/32121_393395416034_510496034_4827424_2503895_n.jpg"><br /><IMG SRC="http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs640.snc3/32121_393395476034_510496034_4827431_4802479_n.jpg"></center><br />Girl's night out for a 20th birthday at Moxies, where I finally reunite with the White Peach Bellini. Downfall of the night was my ranch-house chicken burger, which tasted really salty but overall a good night. <br /><br />This job hunting business sucks.Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02862963049343137765noreply@blogger.com10