As usual.
Book: Fast Food Nation - Eric Shoscller
Food: Green Cupcakes
Song: Know Your Onions! - The Shins
Quote: "Your birth is more important than your death" - ??
From a previous baking attempt, my sister and I were left with a Ziploc bag containing 3 cups of green sugar.
I recipe called for 3 cups of confectioner's sugar which I mistakenly claimed, 'was the same as every other sugar.' So we measure 3 cups, added the mint extract and stirred.
We began to wonder why it wasn't turning into mint icing.
So now, stashed deep in the back of my desk is an air-tight-sealed, 4 month old bag of green sugar.
And with that sugar, we're going to make cupcakes!
Green Cupcakes!
With a strange minty taste.
Hmm.
I'll post pictures of the finished product. This will be quite interesting.
http://t0urnes0l.wordpress.com/
Read this, or I'll kill you.
About this blog -
Emilie Nham, one of the many inspiring Vietnam Freedom Fighters, has created a blog alerting the public of all types of issues and conflicts in Vietnam. Issues that are vital to the world and our Vietnamese culture. From Bauxite mining to jailing bloggers, Vietnam has evolved into something terrible.
But on the less serious side, many postings of brilliant Vietnamese songs, beautiful photos and various videos will be including.
Definitely a blog worth checking out!
Wednesday, July 28, 2010
Sunday, July 18, 2010
Family Fun
For the pass 3 days, I haven been enjoying wonderful times with my cousins and adding plenty of new mermories for looking back upon.
Woodbine Beach
The beach party was AWESOME! Dispite the algae-infested beach water, I had loads of fun! The weather man lied, there was hardly any rain. Just spitting down on us now and again. We played volley-ball, waddled out into the freezing cold water and took plenty of pictures. I met some incredibly friendly people and after that whole adventure, I came back smelling like the 4 S's: Salt, Sand, Sunscreen and Sweat.
El Trompo
Someone tell me what El Trompo means!
That place makes awesome food. It was really worth the long walk after my... strange and actually older cousin made some... strange decisions.
The dishes come in very small portions but the food is very decent and filling. The employees are also very polite. Too hot inside, they set out tables, chairs and umbrellas for us 10 cousins outside in the rain. It even gives the vibe of an authentic Mexican restaurant; oven-hot heat indoors, rickety wooden tables with pictures of Mexican culture related items and a women walking around holding a baby. HAHAHA, I'm kidding about the baby. But the vibe makes the place feeling... better? I don't know, I just loved it. It really brings you back to Mexico.
Rating: 4/5
Shutter Island
Yesterday (technically this morning), 8 of our 10 cousins stayed up to watch Shutter Island, a movie one of them bought from HMV.
Shutter Island is a thriller, mystery mostly. It's basically about a U.S Marshall that is called to a mental institution on a remote island called Shutter Island to investigate a missing patient. He uncovers loads of secrets and finds out this island is more than meets the eye.
After I watched the movie, I was totally... speechless. The movie was FREAKIN AWESOME. I was so dazzled I couldn't do anythine except for clap. Now looking back at this movie, it was so mystical, I just want to cry.
I won't spoil anything but let me tell you, don't watch this movie if you're... not smart. (:
Rating: A Kajillion / 10.
Many other crazy and fanatical stuff happened that definitely made me smile.
I love my family.
Woodbine Beach
The beach party was AWESOME! Dispite the algae-infested beach water, I had loads of fun! The weather man lied, there was hardly any rain. Just spitting down on us now and again. We played volley-ball, waddled out into the freezing cold water and took plenty of pictures. I met some incredibly friendly people and after that whole adventure, I came back smelling like the 4 S's: Salt, Sand, Sunscreen and Sweat.
El Trompo
Someone tell me what El Trompo means!
That place makes awesome food. It was really worth the long walk after my... strange and actually older cousin made some... strange decisions.
The dishes come in very small portions but the food is very decent and filling. The employees are also very polite. Too hot inside, they set out tables, chairs and umbrellas for us 10 cousins outside in the rain. It even gives the vibe of an authentic Mexican restaurant; oven-hot heat indoors, rickety wooden tables with pictures of Mexican culture related items and a women walking around holding a baby. HAHAHA, I'm kidding about the baby. But the vibe makes the place feeling... better? I don't know, I just loved it. It really brings you back to Mexico.
Rating: 4/5
Shutter Island
Yesterday (technically this morning), 8 of our 10 cousins stayed up to watch Shutter Island, a movie one of them bought from HMV.
Shutter Island is a thriller, mystery mostly. It's basically about a U.S Marshall that is called to a mental institution on a remote island called Shutter Island to investigate a missing patient. He uncovers loads of secrets and finds out this island is more than meets the eye.
After I watched the movie, I was totally... speechless. The movie was FREAKIN AWESOME. I was so dazzled I couldn't do anythine except for clap. Now looking back at this movie, it was so mystical, I just want to cry.
I won't spoil anything but let me tell you, don't watch this movie if you're... not smart. (:
Rating: A Kajillion / 10.
Many other crazy and fanatical stuff happened that definitely made me smile.
I love my family.
Thursday, July 15, 2010
Midnight Post - NEW BANNER
I've got a new banner!
It's my first banner: Poppy Seed Bread - Where happiness can be found in each chomp.
I just need to center it which I can't figure out how to do but it looks fine anyway. (:
It's my first banner: Poppy Seed Bread - Where happiness can be found in each chomp.
I just need to center it which I can't figure out how to do but it looks fine anyway. (:
Tape Worms
Book: Speak - Laurie Anderson
Song: Self Inflicted - Katy Perry
Food: Chicken
Quote: I love to see a young girl go out and grab the world by the lapels. Life's a bitch. You've got to go out and kick ass. Maya Angelou
My sister didn't get to go to work. She woke up late due to our racus in the bedroom neighbouring her - our's. We were up too late talking, moving and laughing.
My cousin and I have just been lounging around the house, boring ourselves outta boredom.
"I'm bored."
"...Wanna go see if the OC is on?"
Yes, that's how bored we were. Plans to watch a movie got cancelled out by washing the dishes then brawling on the Wii yet again.
Did you know, people eat tapeworms just to get skinny? And you know how horribly disgusting that is? I watched on the episode of Tyra Banks today about tapeworms and how unsafe it is. When people eat tapeworms, it seems to have a weight loss effect to it. 100 days into the weight loss, to get rid of the tape worm before it matures and starts shedding eggs, you have to piss is out and boy, is it revolting. I don't even want to post any links of it, it makes me nauseous.
They can grow up to 15 feet long. Oh dear lord.
On less puking terms, I need some desperate ideas on what I should do during the summer. So if anyone could be possibly reading this, just post your ideas in the comments below on anonymous. (:
Song: Self Inflicted - Katy Perry
Food: Chicken
Quote: I love to see a young girl go out and grab the world by the lapels. Life's a bitch. You've got to go out and kick ass. Maya Angelou
My sister didn't get to go to work. She woke up late due to our racus in the bedroom neighbouring her - our's. We were up too late talking, moving and laughing.
My cousin and I have just been lounging around the house, boring ourselves outta boredom.
"I'm bored."
"...Wanna go see if the OC is on?"
Yes, that's how bored we were. Plans to watch a movie got cancelled out by washing the dishes then brawling on the Wii yet again.
Did you know, people eat tapeworms just to get skinny? And you know how horribly disgusting that is? I watched on the episode of Tyra Banks today about tapeworms and how unsafe it is. When people eat tapeworms, it seems to have a weight loss effect to it. 100 days into the weight loss, to get rid of the tape worm before it matures and starts shedding eggs, you have to piss is out and boy, is it revolting. I don't even want to post any links of it, it makes me nauseous.
They can grow up to 15 feet long. Oh dear lord.
On less puking terms, I need some desperate ideas on what I should do during the summer. So if anyone could be possibly reading this, just post your ideas in the comments below on anonymous. (:
Never Drink Ice Cappacino Before You go to Sleep - Unless You're Pulling an All-Nighter With A Friend.
Really, follow this advice because we're writing this blog right now. And its horrible youll feel terrible morning!
Interesting Fact Time!
1. If G.I Joe was a real person, he couldn't brush his teeth because his muscles would get in the way of bending his arm.
2. It's impossible to sneeze with your eyes open.
3. It's impossible to lick your elbow. I tried.
4. Hogs can't look up.
5. Surgeans (surgens?) can do
surgery on another person in a different place through a robot.
6. I ate Mc Donalds for 3 days straight at Vegas.
7. Smores can be easily burned.
8. WHEE.
Interesting Fact Time!
1. If G.I Joe was a real person, he couldn't brush his teeth because his muscles would get in the way of bending his arm.
2. It's impossible to sneeze with your eyes open.
3. It's impossible to lick your elbow. I tried.
4. Hogs can't look up.
5. Surgeans (surgens?) can do
surgery on another person in a different place through a robot.
6. I ate Mc Donalds for 3 days straight at Vegas.
7. Smores can be easily burned.
8. WHEE.
Wednesday, July 14, 2010
Midnight Post
Just about 10 minutes into the new day, I will blog.
Yes, I know, we should be sleeping but we both drank a little too much Ice Capps at Timmy H's.
My little cousin is feasting her eyes away at the raw words of Twilight my sister allowed her to read.
In my personal opinion, its not good nor is it bad.
Whether you like it or not, it mostly depends on the kind of reader you are. A good book to me would feel as if each and every sentence stood out to me in a deeper way. Twilight doesn't make me click.
If you love Twilight based on the 'hawtness' of Edward or Jacob, or even hate Twilight because the 'cool' kids are up to it, you really can't embrace the heart of literature.
Yes, I know, we should be sleeping but we both drank a little too much Ice Capps at Timmy H's.
My little cousin is feasting her eyes away at the raw words of Twilight my sister allowed her to read.
In my personal opinion, its not good nor is it bad.
Whether you like it or not, it mostly depends on the kind of reader you are. A good book to me would feel as if each and every sentence stood out to me in a deeper way. Twilight doesn't make me click.
If you love Twilight based on the 'hawtness' of Edward or Jacob, or even hate Twilight because the 'cool' kids are up to it, you really can't embrace the heart of literature.
Another Day, Another Dollar
Day 3 of blogging.
Book: A Little Friendly Advice - Siobhan Vivian
Song: You Man - Down With Webster
Food: Mango Salad (Thai)
Quote: I'll think of one later.
Plans have altered. My cousin is staying over 'till Saturday.
Today is the twin's birthday! Happy 19th Birthday Vanna & Oliver.
On saturday, I'm heading off to the beach for a real beach party. The volleyball and bbq's and all. I've never been to one in so long. I most likely will not be swimming even though I can. Body-conciousness? Nahh.
I'm not that sel-concious about my appearence, not at all, I just hate to change in those little dirty washrooms. All boys have to do is slip into shorts and what not.
I'll be taking a bounty of pictures though! Photography skills. :)
My awesome & oh-so-gorge-juice cousin Annabelle has the exact camera I have been longing for for a loooooong while now.
Time to look for one of those wicked Nikons.
Book: A Little Friendly Advice - Siobhan Vivian
Song: You Man - Down With Webster
Food: Mango Salad (Thai)
Quote: I'll think of one later.
Plans have altered. My cousin is staying over 'till Saturday.
Today is the twin's birthday! Happy 19th Birthday Vanna & Oliver.
On saturday, I'm heading off to the beach for a real beach party. The volleyball and bbq's and all. I've never been to one in so long. I most likely will not be swimming even though I can. Body-conciousness? Nahh.
I'm not that sel-concious about my appearence, not at all, I just hate to change in those little dirty washrooms. All boys have to do is slip into shorts and what not.
I'll be taking a bounty of pictures though! Photography skills. :)
My awesome & oh-so-gorge-juice cousin Annabelle has the exact camera I have been longing for for a loooooong while now.
Time to look for one of those wicked Nikons.
Tuesday, July 13, 2010
WE BEAT TABUU
Book: Perfect - Natasha Friend
Song: One of the Boys - Katy Perry
Food: Fried Rice (Asian all the way!)
Quote of the Day: "A passport, as I'm sure you know, is a document that one shows to government officials whenever one reaches a border between two countries, so that the official can learn who you are, where you were born, and how you look when photographed unflatteringly." — Lemony Snicket
WE BEAT TABUU.
That stupid wierd blue translucent floating fairy guy.
We, as ultimate brawlers, took 5 tries on easy to defeat the stupid Tabuu thing.
Here's how it went down.
Our Characters (in order of use)
1. Pikachu
2. Kirby
3. Zelda
4. Metaknight
5. Marth
6. Donkey Kong
It was the most intense moment of my sad life - so far.
Song: One of the Boys - Katy Perry
Food: Fried Rice (Asian all the way!)
Quote of the Day: "A passport, as I'm sure you know, is a document that one shows to government officials whenever one reaches a border between two countries, so that the official can learn who you are, where you were born, and how you look when photographed unflatteringly." — Lemony Snicket
WE BEAT TABUU.
That stupid wierd blue translucent floating fairy guy.
We, as ultimate brawlers, took 5 tries on easy to defeat the stupid Tabuu thing.
Here's how it went down.
Our Characters (in order of use)
1. Pikachu
2. Kirby
3. Zelda
4. Metaknight
5. Marth
6. Donkey Kong
It was the most intense moment of my sad life - so far.
My cousin was Marth and I was D.K.
At the end when Tabuu does that crazy-wing-flap-thing we were so scared we were going to die.
So we just kept screaming, "SIDESTEP, SIDESTEP!!!!!!"
And then, both of us sidestepped on time and we were so desperately happy.
At the end when Tabuu does that crazy-wing-flap-thing we were so scared we were going to die.
So we just kept screaming, "SIDESTEP, SIDESTEP!!!!!!"
And then, both of us sidestepped on time and we were so desperately happy.
Then we jumped, and smashed at him one more time.
And Tabuu died.
We were on the verge of crying. ;)
Now for our day. My sister went to off work so there was no one to properly wake me up. Though my cousin woke up on time yet didn't even bother waking me up. We trooped downstairs and DID NOT eat a hardy breakfast. She ate yogurt and I ate this disgustingly big danish = not healthy.
Then we blasted music and listened to SORRY SORRY.
We were on the verge of crying. ;)
Now for our day. My sister went to off work so there was no one to properly wake me up. Though my cousin woke up on time yet didn't even bother waking me up. We trooped downstairs and DID NOT eat a hardy breakfast. She ate yogurt and I ate this disgustingly big danish = not healthy.
Then we blasted music and listened to SORRY SORRY.
DANCE DANCE
(korean singing)
SORRY SORRY SORRY
NIKKA NIKKA NIKKA
I really need to go excersice again. Volleyball anyone?
T'was epic.
T'was epic.
During lunch time, her mom & dad took us out to eat at this Peach Garden place. It's average Vietnamese food but the bubble tea was deliciously awesome.
That is mostly it for today. Have a nice day.
And remember to always wash your sweaty hands.
Especially after beating Tabuu.
And remember to always wash your sweaty hands.
Especially after beating Tabuu.
Mango Bubble Tea FTW.
WE BEAT TABUU.
Monday, July 12, 2010
Automatic Toilets
Automatic Toilets
It may seem as one of the futuristic assests in our life but even the automatic toilets have their flaws.
1. It flushes when you're not done.
Just in the middle when you're crapping up a storm, it flushes. Wastes of water and a bad impression. People think you 'did 'numero deux' a little more than the average person causing you to flush twice. They look at you with an almost viewable thought bubble stating, "Explosive Diarrhea?"
2. The flush is so strong, it wets your pants.
Embarrasing much. The water sprrrraaays onto your trousers and even the back of your brand new shirt! I think this is quite self-explanitory.
3. If you drop something in the water (before you let it flow), you'll never get it back - unless you're lucky.
Lets just say I know this person who dropped her bronzer inside an automatic toilet and never got it back. EVER! Where as in a manual flusher, you can stop it before it clogs up the drain pipes.
But looking at the bright side, it does reduce the chances of swine flu.
Automatic Toilets - the future's best friend.
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