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Cruisin' to Mexico

10:02 PM


So at the end of May, I took a cruise to Mexico with my parents. That week-long cruise was much needed. It was relaxing, and I was able to spend some quality time with my parents. I caught up on some readings as well (thanks to the lack of distracting wifi/phone service). The cruise took us down and past Baja California, stopping at Cabo San Lucas, Mazatlan and Puerto Vallarta.

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Crepe Cake

1:24 PM


When I went to New York, I tried Lady M's famous green tea crepe cake, and it was delicious. (See photos of the crepe cake & my trip to NY on my Traveling Alone blogpost) As Mother's Day was approaching (yes I am aware that it was a few weeks ago, this post is mighty late), I pondered about what I can do for my mother that she would enjoy and is budget-friendly. So why not a crepe cake? Here documents my cooking adventures in creating a crepe cake!



Disclaimer: I am rather inexperienced when it comes to making pastries and cakes. So when it came time to make the pastry cream, I failed. When I had poured the mixture of egg yolk, cornstarch, milk into the saucepan, I just let it sit on the stove. I did not know I was supposed to continually whisk it until it became like custard. I had let the eggs curdled and it was no longer salvageable. I tried adding cornstarch in hopes to give it a thick creamy texture, but no can do.

I followed The Little Epicurian's recipe on crepe cake.

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Empties #3

1:00 PM


Another round of empties is here! I love reading blogposts about what people have finished using so that I can truly see what they thought of the product. It usually is quite informative, good for people like me who research a lot before buying the product. So here's my share of products that I have finished up recently!

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Portlandia

1:37 PM



Portland in all its rainy and gloomy glory. 

I drove from San Francisco to Portland for vacation with friends in the month of March. We stayed in Portlandia for about five days. That city definitely screams hipster all around. If you are into the java culture or microbrewery scene, then Portlandia is definitely a place you must visit!

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Traveling Alone

11:20 PM

 

Greetings!

So I flew to East Coast two weeks ago... alone. Having company is good, but sometimes, you cannot wait until there are the right people and the right time to travel. I did have some business to do in New York, so I thought I would stay longer and explore. It was good bonding times with me, myself and I. Therefore, I thought I'd share my perspective of some pro & cons of solo traveling. Before I start, here's an overview of my trip. I was scheduled to go to New York, but my flight got cancelled so I stayed in Atlanta for a couple of days and then flew to New York. Hopefully that helps you better understand my journey! 
Disclaimer: While I was in NY, I did stay with family friends. Housing was not a problem for me. They worked pretty much everyday, so I mostly ventured out into the city by myself! Anyways, this was my experience traveling alone-ish!

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Farewell, Pacific Ocean

8:35 PM



I have always lived next to the Pacific Ocean. From Hong Kong, to San Diego, to the Bay Area. And recently, I have been given the wonderful opportunity to move to the East Coast! Wooohooo! This is really exciting. It is my passion to travel--to try living in new places, to experience and taste all the wonderful creations that God has made.

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Everlane Twill Snap Backpack

6:48 PM



So I recently ordered the Everlane Twill Snap Backpack in Navy. Now I have been eyeing Everlane's products for a long time. It just so happened that my good ol' trusty Jansport backpack was wearing down, so I decided to invest in a new backpack for myself. In addition, I do admire Everlane as a company who claims to provide quality items without all the middleman costs. So I thought I'd share my thoughts with you :)

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Daniel Fast Update #2

10:50 PM


Time flies. It is already the middle of week 3 of the Daniel fast! My last update before it ends. It is oddly bittersweet to realize there is only two more days left. The energy that I felt during the fast kept me up and running was truly amazing, all due to God's provision!

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Daniel Fast: Garlic Toast

10:23 PM


You got to make do with what you can eat... and so I made a Daniel fast appropriate garlic toast! It is super quick & easy. It does not have the same buttery goodness, but it is a good alternative.

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Daniel Fast Update #1

4:51 PM

So I have been fasting for approximately 1.5 weeks so far. I am at the halfway mark. Here's my update on my fast. Keep reading for food ideas! I will make a separate post for recipes.

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2014 Favorites

10:42 PM

 

2014 Favorites--The Best of the Year

This post is long overdue, but hey! December was crazy--shopping during the holiday sales, gorging on delicious winter treats and spending time with family and friends.  But I am back to business now! Here, I will share my favs of 2014. These were the items that I used religiously in the past year. So obviously, I got to dedicate a post to them! :)

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Grocery Shopping for the Daniel Fast

9:41 PM


Goodbye 2014. Hello 2015.

For me, 2014 was an amazing year full of learning and new experiences. But I am looking forward to see what God will do with this year! Forsue Therefore, I am joining my church in a 21-day Daniel fast, starting January 4th and ending on 24th. By fasting and prayer, I am putting myself in a place of humility for God to do His work in my life. So I thought I would share my experience here with you on this blog. Let's be real, this blog is filled with everything-- from beauty, to places, to life talks. So why not? 

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