Happy Weekend!

This weekend, I will be going to see my dad in a community performance while I dread the start of one last class pre-pharmacy school. What is everyone up to? Anything fun and delightful? I will leave you with some links to peruse.


From moonlightcity

♥ To My Wife - a man's musings to his future hypothetical wife
♥ One Day, One Movie - snapshots of pivotal moments in a movie
♥ I Can Read - a word-centric blog
♥ The Man Repeller - a woman's guide to turning guys off through fashion choices
♥ WhoWhatWear guest editor - fashionable celebs dish on what items they recommend
♥ Ming Makes Cupcakes - delicious, gourmet baked good recipes

Snow Again

When I woke up with snowfall over the weekend, I was afraid all my fun, wondrous (no, not really) plans would be put on hold. Of course it stopped snowing almost immediately. Since then, the weathermen have been drilling the number of inches we're supposed to be getting in tonight's winter weather downpour. It's finally starting to look like a winter wonderland outside.

I spoke with one of my coworkers about a month ago about last year's blizzards. Even with 10+ inches of snow accumulation, they were expected to open the store and work. Yep, this is the life of retail. So, as I dream about an adult snow day tomorrow, the chances of that happening are less than the chances we'll get the 4 inches they keep preaching....That doesn't mean I won't keep my heads in the clouds tonight though (:

Things To Love

Jen Brill's makeup on Into The Gloss


Hot chocolate on a stick


This New Year's themed photo collage from Once Wed


Funniest show on earth - still!


Joshua Radin always reaches my heart with his voice.


Beautiful up-do by Martha Stewart Weddings


Penelope is the cutest, sweetest, most endearing movie I have seen in the last couple years.



And I couldn't resist a special treat:

Maroon 5's Adam Levine

Upgrade.

In case you haven't noticed, I revamped the blog a little. I hated the totally generic template of it all, with no customizations of my own to make it unique. I was lazy and busy with work, applications, friends, life, etc. But I've been in a different mood this past week, and I've already changed many things in my life to keep things fresh.

I spent a good half day revitalizing little things here and there on the site. It's been quite a while since I've dabbled in coding, so I was a bit rusty. The tweaks are still being made as we speak, but this is a good start.

Another "upgrade" that I'm uber excited about is my cell phone! I've had the same old Blackberry Curve 8310 for the past TWO YEARS, and if you know anything about me, it'd be that my phone is so wrecked. I've dropped it hundreds of times - and it definitely shows. The paint's chipped, the corners have fallen off, it's just a dead little, but loyal, companion of mine. I made a spontaneous decision one fateful night to get the...

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Blackberry Torch!

And I love it! I was afraid I wasn't going to like the new sliding design, but it's definitely a must-have for me, since I have uncoordinated/fat fingers that cannot use a touch screen keyboard. Besides the fact that everything's been upgraded and sleeked out, the best features of the phone are the new web browser, the social networking apps, and the games!

The old web browser on my Curve would often freeze before loading a page and the layout was like reading a boring and deformed newspaper. Contrast that with the new web browser that actually looks like the webpage while also allowing zoom in and out capabilities - LOVE. Next, the social networking apps have made keeping in touch with everyone while I'm on the go so much more effortless. I have access to gmail, google talk, twitter, facebook, and much more right through my phone. And last but not least, this may be silly, but I love their games! The Curve only had one lame game (lame only because my lack of coordination would not allow me past a certain level), but it now has multiple, including a word game (which are my fave!).

I think this phone is a great competitor of the new Android and iPhone 4, and I would not trade it for anything! On the -5 to 5 scale, I would give this phone a +5 rating!

Snowy Day Inspiration

There's something about heavy snowfall that is just so calm, so pristine, so relaxing. It currently looks like the beginning of a blizzard outside, and I'm ever so carefully wrapped up in blankets in bed, enjoying the serenity of it all.

SO. I am doing what I do best on a lazy Saturday morning - I am blog hopping for inspiration! Hope you like these as well (:




From Miss Moss




From Teen Vogue Bedding


From eeuphoriaa


A sweet proposal.


Catchy hand choreography.


Thought of You from Ryan J Woodward, an animated dance film.




From the Ballerina Project

To A New Year

For those across the world, Happy New Year! And to those who are still awaiting, let's ring in the new year with a bang! Hope you guys have tied up any loose ends from this past year and go forth into the new one with a great new start.

See you all in 2011!

Merry Xmas!

The coworkers gift exchange went beautifully. The homemade concoction I made turned out wonderfully - everyone liked them! Success for once (: So I thought I'd share what I made.

Roasted Sweet & Spicy Almonds - adapted from The Comfort Of Cooking


Image borrowed from The Comfort Of Cooking.


Ingredients
1 egg white
1 tbsp cold water
2 cups whole almonds
1/2 cup white sugar
1/4 tbsp cinnamon
1/4 tbsp cayenne pepper
(1/2 tbsp salt)


Procedure
1. Preheat oven to 250 degrees.
2. Either line a baking pan with aluminum foil or butter the pan to prevent sticking.
3. Whisk the egg white until frothy, but no peaks.
4. Add in the cold water and mix.
5. Combine the sugar, cinnamon, and cayenne pepper. Add to taste. Optional: salt. I didn't because everyone was already ordering food high in sodium that day at work.
6. Toss the almonds with the egg whites/water mixture.
7. Coat with the sugar/cinnamon/cayenne pepper(/salt).
8. Spread evenly on the baking pan and bake for 1 hour, stirring every 10-15 minutes.
9. Let cool & enjoy!