.... should have taken more photos, like of the actual place cos it was decorated really nicely! But, if you want to check out the cafe, here's the link.
Monday, December 5, 2011
Montrose Cafe High Tea~
This weekend was a really nice one. Went to High Tea with friends at Montrose Cafe in Mairangi Bay. Me and a friend bought a voucher a while ago for this and finally went this weekend! It was really nice. And real affordable too! It's usually $25 but not sure how much I paid for the voucher. You get a tea or coffee and a three-tier selection of sweet and savoury treats! Sooo good! I'd definitely recommend it and the cafe was really nice too. Nice ambiance!
.... should have taken more photos, like of the actual place cos it was decorated really nicely! But, if you want to check out the cafe, here's the link.
.... should have taken more photos, like of the actual place cos it was decorated really nicely! But, if you want to check out the cafe, here's the link.
Wednesday, November 23, 2011
Everything just melts away when I’m lying here
Contradictions.
Of such things like the 'affirmation'/quote above left... I'm sure there is another affirmation out there that contradicts this one. Not exactly the same and exact exact but, I'm thinking you know what I mean?
Cos right now, I'm not getting any attention or love from someone I want... which isn't my BF because I'm single now so... yes. Didn't really want to announce it or mention it but yes. Single life is great but at the same time, when you want something.... like a guy, it's filled with soo much difficulty. Or is it supposed to be? Or referring back to the second affirmation/quote, nothing worth having comes easy....?
We are filled in a world with so many contradictions and standards and just restrictions..
On another note, one of the songs that's been playing quite often on my iTunes.
Friday, November 11, 2011
there are many things I would like to say to you, I don't know how
Just as the title suggests, these past few days, there have been about 3-4 different things that I would like to say but I don't know which to post up. Instead, I have decided to post up today's idea: the feeling of being stuck in a rut and needing to do something about it.
For the past month, I haven't worked because my work thought that I had found full time work. In actual fact, I hadn't and not sure how that idea came about. Possibly a potential employer called her up and that's where the idea came from... but, that's beside the point. I made contact with work and will probably begin to get work again but I think it might be time to move on. I've been there for a year and a half now, most probably and although it is a great job and it pays so well, it's time to move on. To do so, I need to stop being lazy and start using my time more effectively!
I know that many people feel this way and most probably am in the same predicament. I also have a sense of lack of achievement this year... even though I finished and graduated from my studies... I guess there is next year. Hopefully, I haven't bored you with this. To reward, have some pictures from last weekend when I went out for Halloween with my friend. Also expect another "deep" post soon. For some reason, I've really been mulling and thinking deeply, guess that's what happens when you get old...
Oh, also here a few videos of my current favourite songs. One a little depressing and the other not so depressing. I like the lyrics of the second song.
Photos under the cut!
For the past month, I haven't worked because my work thought that I had found full time work. In actual fact, I hadn't and not sure how that idea came about. Possibly a potential employer called her up and that's where the idea came from... but, that's beside the point. I made contact with work and will probably begin to get work again but I think it might be time to move on. I've been there for a year and a half now, most probably and although it is a great job and it pays so well, it's time to move on. To do so, I need to stop being lazy and start using my time more effectively!
I know that many people feel this way and most probably am in the same predicament. I also have a sense of lack of achievement this year... even though I finished and graduated from my studies... I guess there is next year. Hopefully, I haven't bored you with this. To reward, have some pictures from last weekend when I went out for Halloween with my friend. Also expect another "deep" post soon. For some reason, I've really been mulling and thinking deeply, guess that's what happens when you get old...
Oh, also here a few videos of my current favourite songs. One a little depressing and the other not so depressing. I like the lyrics of the second song.
Photos under the cut!
Monday, October 24, 2011
Tuesday, October 18, 2011
Recommendations: Music, Movies & TV!
Currently obsessed with this song. It's on replay. Can't get enough of it! Also enjoying Bounce by Calvin Harris featuring Kelis.... like a month after everybody else. But yeah, Rihanna's new song with Calvin Harris is awesome. Pop-py with some dance-yness to it~ <3
Tonight, went out spontaneously with a friend to see What's Your Number. Loved it! I think I love Anna Faris now. And omg Chris Evans is SO HOT! o_o And his character is soo sweet and just.... ~swoon lol. Great body haha. I definitely recommend it! Anna Faris is hilarious in it and of course Chris Evans too!
So, those are my recommendations to you this week, not sure if I'll have recommendations next week. But, tomorrow may be seeing Little White Lies but I'm not sure if I can make due to forgetting that I already made plans! T_T
Monday, October 17, 2011
First Time For Everything
Tonight, I watched my first Rugby World Cup (RWC) rugby game! Of course, being kiwi it was the All Blacks (NZ) vs. Wallabies (Australia).
So, that is something new that I haven't ever done. And, it wasn't that bad! And, that's cos I knew (the basics of) what was happening, thanks to a friend, who I didn't know would know anything about rugby haha. It was a good game! Well done, All Blacks! And well played Australia~
Now, I can't wait for next week!
So, that is something new that I haven't ever done. And, it wasn't that bad! And, that's cos I knew (the basics of) what was happening, thanks to a friend, who I didn't know would know anything about rugby haha. It was a good game! Well done, All Blacks! And well played Australia~
Now, I can't wait for next week!
Tuesday, October 11, 2011
Meeting New Friends
I admit that when I meet people for the first time, I'm a bit shy and reserved and may even come off as a bitch or not nice.
But then, if I really do like someone after initially meeting them, I do actually like them and would actually want to hang out with them more! And, it also depends on the person as well. Like, recently I met one of Sabrina's friends, Cheryl and (now, I think) she's super friendly and outgoing. At first, it was a bit awkward, especially when we were left alone and you know you had to start with those opening questions like how did you meet (insert mutual friend's name) and what do you do etc, but as the night went on, it was less awkward and she was actually quite fun. There was something that may have also accelerated the "less awkwardness" in which this old Argentinan man wanted us to come back to his apartment and have a few drinks and sleep with him... =\ that could have made us bond a little quicker and skip the weird part.
But, yes after meeting her, I kind of have this little thought in that I love meeting new people... though sometimes I'm a bit more reserved and shy. I guess also, it takes time for me to get to know someone and can't happen immediately. Just wanted to share that little tidbit of info! :)
And, for this new name (and permanent, I hope) blog I hope to have regular features to keep me updating! Fingers crossed ^^ I am also in the process of starting a tumblr for all the things I find on the internet that I like/amuse me, but have yet to find a name I like >_<
But then, if I really do like someone after initially meeting them, I do actually like them and would actually want to hang out with them more! And, it also depends on the person as well. Like, recently I met one of Sabrina's friends, Cheryl and (now, I think) she's super friendly and outgoing. At first, it was a bit awkward, especially when we were left alone and you know you had to start with those opening questions like how did you meet (insert mutual friend's name) and what do you do etc, but as the night went on, it was less awkward and she was actually quite fun. There was something that may have also accelerated the "less awkwardness" in which this old Argentinan man wanted us to come back to his apartment and have a few drinks and sleep with him... =\ that could have made us bond a little quicker and skip the weird part.
But, yes after meeting her, I kind of have this little thought in that I love meeting new people... though sometimes I'm a bit more reserved and shy. I guess also, it takes time for me to get to know someone and can't happen immediately. Just wanted to share that little tidbit of info! :)
And, for this new name (and permanent, I hope) blog I hope to have regular features to keep me updating! Fingers crossed ^^ I am also in the process of starting a tumblr for all the things I find on the internet that I like/amuse me, but have yet to find a name I like >_<
Tuesday, October 4, 2011
Another New Blog....
So, to start off (yet another of) my new blog, I present to you this quote from Sarai. I love quotes, wondering if I should just fill a tumblr with quotes... but a good name. Suggestions?
“Enjoy the little things, for one day you may look back and realize they were the big things.”
–Robert Brault
Wednesday, September 14, 2011
I feel like letting go, life goes on
I've been pretty busy with life in general. I've pretty much put down a pattern of work, going out, sleep interweaved with catching up on the internet world every now and then. For a few of the past weeks, I have worked 5/7 days but not the traditional Monday ~ Friday, unfortunately. I work Wednesday ~ Sundays at interesting/awkward times. Weekdays 2pm - 7pm and Weekends 11am - 4pm.
As well as working, I have been buying a heap of load of stuff. I need to stop. Mostly clothes which is mostly showcased here (at my Dresses n Bows fashion/beauty blog).
In other news, it's my birthday soon! Getting olderrr! ~_~ Having a joint birthday celebration on Friday with another friend who had her birthday yesterday (13 Sept) and most probably going out on Saturday and thinking of yum cha, but probably would want to rest Saturday morning/afternoon...
Will post up a real entry sometime. Probably my thoughts on Friends With Benefits. (it was REALLY good, btw)
Wednesday, August 10, 2011
Better with the lights off
I am like addicted to this song! Listening to it over and over again! >_< Also quite into the French version of Simple Plan's new song "Jet Lag" (that's not released in NZ yet :[) featuring Marie (Mai). There's also the English version featuring Natasha Bedingfield
I love both of the songs at the moment... in particularly the first one.
I'm not actually sure what else I was going to update about. Oh yes, another tv show I discovered while browsing the selection. Switched at Birth. I'm not exactly sure why I keep watching it. I find Bay to be really annoying and her nasally voice annoys me. She reminds me of somebody else who has a similar voice and I think might even look similar to her, but I have temporarily forgotten the name! I really like Daphne though. I don't know (probably) if it's because of how she was brought up but, it kind of seemingly always happens in these kind of situations. In that, the poor girl who was brought up in a not-so-wealthy environment is always nicer and more understanding and caring and well, just all-round nice pretty much! (I'm also sure there's a similar story like this out there in terms of another tv show I've seen before) Obviously, she's more easily relatable and Bay (although a very unique and nice name...) is just so irritating and you just feel like throwing things at the tv/her! Bay's mum is also quite annoying at times... actually, most of them probably at one time or another I don't like how they do things. But, I just can't stop watching!
Ooooh, and onto more TV talk! The past weekend I pretty much spent the whole weekend at my friend, P's house and... we ended up watching the whole season (of 6 episodes) of The Walking Dead. AMAZING stuff! I can't wait for the second season... also can't wait for the third season of Glee! Want to see how things pan out! I really recommend The Walking Dead... Switched at Birth.... not so much, if you've got some spare time, sure but... I think it's kind of been done before, but I think I am just interested to see how things develop on that show. It's not bad.... but I don't know if it's terribly good, either. I guess maybe should just watch and judge for yourself... there's also a whle list of other new TV shows that I want to watch that seem so so so good. I haven't actually dedicated that much time to TV in so long, always been out but now I... find myself at home and on the net (and yet I sometimes find it so difficult to set aside time to update this blog....)
Anyways, think that's enough for this week~ hope you enjoy the rest of your week =)
I love both of the songs at the moment... in particularly the first one.
I'm not actually sure what else I was going to update about. Oh yes, another tv show I discovered while browsing the selection. Switched at Birth. I'm not exactly sure why I keep watching it. I find Bay to be really annoying and her nasally voice annoys me. She reminds me of somebody else who has a similar voice and I think might even look similar to her, but I have temporarily forgotten the name! I really like Daphne though. I don't know (probably) if it's because of how she was brought up but, it kind of seemingly always happens in these kind of situations. In that, the poor girl who was brought up in a not-so-wealthy environment is always nicer and more understanding and caring and well, just all-round nice pretty much! (I'm also sure there's a similar story like this out there in terms of another tv show I've seen before) Obviously, she's more easily relatable and Bay (although a very unique and nice name...) is just so irritating and you just feel like throwing things at the tv/her! Bay's mum is also quite annoying at times... actually, most of them probably at one time or another I don't like how they do things. But, I just can't stop watching!
Ooooh, and onto more TV talk! The past weekend I pretty much spent the whole weekend at my friend, P's house and... we ended up watching the whole season (of 6 episodes) of The Walking Dead. AMAZING stuff! I can't wait for the second season... also can't wait for the third season of Glee! Want to see how things pan out! I really recommend The Walking Dead... Switched at Birth.... not so much, if you've got some spare time, sure but... I think it's kind of been done before, but I think I am just interested to see how things develop on that show. It's not bad.... but I don't know if it's terribly good, either. I guess maybe should just watch and judge for yourself... there's also a whle list of other new TV shows that I want to watch that seem so so so good. I haven't actually dedicated that much time to TV in so long, always been out but now I... find myself at home and on the net (and yet I sometimes find it so difficult to set aside time to update this blog....)
Anyways, think that's enough for this week~ hope you enjoy the rest of your week =)
Monday, August 1, 2011
Just Boxes of Tissues For Company
For this past week. I have pretty much been in bed... it funnily all started with me sleeping in! Not a good thing anymore.... sleeping in. Well, I love it but... hmm, might need to limit and such =( Sigh, I love sleeping too much.
So, random snaps of food and other things that I have seen in the past week that I have been sick, bedridden and just pretty much had tissues (and Glee, for which I have finished S2!) for company!
Photos under the cut!
So, random snaps of food and other things that I have seen in the past week that I have been sick, bedridden and just pretty much had tissues (and Glee, for which I have finished S2!) for company!
Photos under the cut!
Tuesday, July 26, 2011
I'm the baddest baby in the atmosphere
But anyways! Been too long. I don't even know what I did during that time since my last update! I do know that I bought a lot of things like a ring which is kind of replacement of my old bow one which I lost.... I don't know where it went, sigh :(
I also think, because I had a dip in income for a week, this month was the lowest amount of money I spent...
Oh, I do know one constant thing in my life the past month: GLEE! Omg, I love that show! I don't know why I didn't start watching it earlier! It's amazing and so addictive! My favourite characters? Definitely Mike Chang (Harry Shum Jnr is SO HOT! o_o) and Brittany. And maybe Santana, too. Quinn (Dianna Agron) is really pretty. I love the way she dresses, or the costume department dresses her. I like Santana's wardrobe too! But definitely Quinn's. This should be going in my fashion blog.
I think that might be all for today.
Tuesday, June 28, 2011
Yummm
A couple of nights ago, Saturday I believe, BF and I went out to dinner at Tusk Thai Restaurant on Dominion Road with a voucher I had bought. It was amazing and totally worth the $39 I paid for the four-course meal! I ordered a type of chicken soup and Yellow Curry while BF ordered the hot and spicy soup and some main fish dish that I forgot the name of. Forgot to take a pic of the menu and by the time I remembered, it was too late. Oh well. BF enjoyed it and though it was nice. I thought the same. Photos to follow...
Starters: spring rolls, chicken and chicken, I think again with peanut sauce (loved it all!!) and the soups: my chicken one (left) and BF's hot and spicy.
Mains: (from top) Pad thai noodles, fish main and vegetables and (right) yellow curry
Dessert: Deep fried bananas with a real nice rapsberry-swirled icecream and apples!
And, other random things... painted my nails again but only had it on for less than 24 hours due to having to remove it for work :( It took me forever to test out nail polishes and find the right one... for some reason, I wasn't "feeling" or liking almost all of them, till this one. It's Katy Perry's OPI collections - The One That Got Away with Teenage Dream on top. I want to get the Katy Perry collection now or those ones....
So, one thing that I mastered with photography is the "ghostly" people/making people disappear trick. I was sitting at the traffic lights on Queen Street when I decided to pull my camera out and the photography lesson homework that I have been on since.... a very long time and mastered that... I now know how to do this! Evidence below. I'm sure there's a name to this technique but yes, I need to get moving with my photography course.. only got about another 8-9 months to get all 13 lessons completed! My course is with ProudPhotography, btw.. I think it has the same course content as The Photography Institute and there was a deal making it significantly cheaper than TPI.. it was about $90. Signed up about a year and a half ago.
Mastered, I think. :)
Oh yes, and lastly HIGH TEA AT STAMFORD WITH Pamela tomorrow! (or today...) Can't wait! Definitely will take photos! ^^
Friday, June 24, 2011
there ain't no reason why you and me should be alone tonight
I admit I have been incredibly lazy.... quite a lot of stuff has happened since last time I updated... not getting jobs... working too much/taking on too much >_< and just general social-ness. And, just the sheer overwhelmingness of sorting through the photos and "screening" them and deciding which ones I want to upload here.. not sure if I do want to upload group pics or pics with my friends in them soo yeah, that doesn't really leave much. But I have found some. Most of them are up on Facebook if you're friends with me there. It was quite an amazing trip even though I've already been there... I guess I didn't really do much the last time that I was there... cos of being poor. :\ Taupo pics will come sometime this week! Below is what I've been up to the past few weeks...
Oh yes! I have been watching Glee! OMG! I didn't know what I've been missing! My favourite song so far that I have been listening to for quite a few times a day is this (It's My Life/Confessions mashup by the guys -- haha love the video, they're like so hyped up and happy, love it! <3) and this (Halo/Walking on Sunshine mashup by the guys... they all look soo sunny, I love their outfits! Esp the headbands haha), the second one's not the best quality but it's alright. I need to find a discussion forum on Glee! Quite a few things I wanna discuss! >_<
Anyways, the past week or two (or three?) in photos....
Pop Tarts! I got them at Sweet As in Taupo :) || Dress I got for a 70's party that I attended last Friday... it fits me ! I ♥ Pagani!
Katy Perry Shatter nail polish! I bought it, but this was done with my friend's (P) one... || Another dress I bought, this time at Glassons. I like glassons at times. When they have size 6's! ♥
Little projects I worked on for an upcoming site (that's just a secondary reason) and also because they're great little innovative solutions! A earring holder (studs and stuff... gotta work out a way for dangling ones....) and headband holder. This is my second attempt at the headband holder.. you really gotta find the thickest one to ensure that all headbands will stay where they're meant to stay and not slide down although that makes me wonder, will it stretch it and permanently stay that way...?
Movenpick Pear and Ginger Pudding! ♥ Sooo GOOOD!! Went there after my friend, Tanya's "see you later" dinner || and the toy I got in my Kinder Surprise today. Finally got what I want! ^^
Sunday, June 12, 2011
Stories from the Week
I had an amazing and busy week.
Firstly, Queen's Birthday weekend getaway to Taupo. It was amazing!~ Loved every moment. And only (only...) spent about $250 which includes fuel, accomodation, food, alcohol and yeah, pretty much everything plus sightseeing and such. It was great.. :)
Secondly, I think I took on too much work =\ promo + transcribing (esp when it's on average about 1.5 hours long) + mystery shopping is not a good combination. I think maybe just the transcribing part. >_<
So yeah, busy-ness and fun-ness! Photos of the Taupo trip below the cut.
Firstly, Queen's Birthday weekend getaway to Taupo. It was amazing!~ Loved every moment. And only (only...) spent about $250 which includes fuel, accomodation, food, alcohol and yeah, pretty much everything plus sightseeing and such. It was great.. :)
Secondly, I think I took on too much work =\ promo + transcribing (esp when it's on average about 1.5 hours long) + mystery shopping is not a good combination. I think maybe just the transcribing part. >_<
So yeah, busy-ness and fun-ness! Photos of the Taupo trip below the cut.
Wednesday, June 1, 2011
Happy June!
As I have mentioned before somewhere/time in my blog, I love new months. It's always a good opportunity to start anew cos it's not like you can always get a new year so often.. But yes. I think I have been neglecting those financial posts and goals. Well, I think it's time to start anew! I have spent so much just because I have gotten a lot of money... well, hopefully not this month. I am expecting about a grand from tax returns and tomorrow a nice big pay unlike my normal ones because I worked out of town and got petrol and accommodation pay too.
Though, after saying that, I am going to be going away in a couple of days (3 to be exact). It's going to be wonderful. I will also be the only attached friend there... that should be fun. But hopefully won't be spending too much, another friend, TS didn't really want to spend over $80. Could be done, accommodation split between us all is about $47, maybe cheaper if more people come. We'll see. Definitely keep you posted.
So. The goals:
Though, after saying that, I am going to be going away in a couple of days (3 to be exact). It's going to be wonderful. I will also be the only attached friend there... that should be fun. But hopefully won't be spending too much, another friend, TS didn't really want to spend over $80. Could be done, accommodation split between us all is about $47, maybe cheaper if more people come. We'll see. Definitely keep you posted.
So. The goals:
June Goals
- Read 2 books.
- Watch 15(+) movies.
- Work 15(+) hours/week.
- Save 20%/$40 each week.
- One "splurge"/purchase a week (if/when paid).
- Weekly blogging (on both blogs) & (private) journaling.
- Three meals a day/decent wake ups (to do this = food blog)
Spendings Round-up!
I find it so difficult to classify things. I'm not sure if it's the perfectionist/Virgo in me but I want the categories to be super detailed.... then I wonder does it really need to be that detailed? My current categories (that I have listed for June onwards) are:
- Dining+Bars (with friends)
- Dining BF (with boyfriend)
- Homewares
- Monthly (expenses such as mobile top up, magazine purchase and car insurance but that is filed under car costs... what do you think, should it be filed under monthly or car costs?)
- Car Costs (purchases retlated to my car such as most recently jump start cables, maintenance, WOF, registration etc)
- Clothes+Grooming (beauty, clothes and the like purchases)
- Gifts
- Savings
- Groceries (purchases from the supermarket to make dinner and other things such as snacks and such)
- Dairy buys (purchases from the dairy, usually when I require money for the bus.... or like recently water from the service station. Should this just be under a combined "food+groceries" category? Justification for this is that I want to target my spendings and know exactly where to cut back/where I am buying foods from.... hmm)
- Biscuit (purchases related to my pet guinea pig, usually just vegetables, pellets, hay, check ups etc)
- Transport (fuel purchases and bus/train tickets)
- Socializing (I contemplated having this under entertainment but in the past I have had magazine purchases and also book buys under the entertainment category... socialising is things like karaoke, pool etc. Hmm. Advice?)
- Holidays (thought I ought to have a 'holidays' category...)
- Meals Out (breakfast, lunch and dinners that are purchased/had outside of the home... or should that also go under a combined "food+groceries" category?)
- Debts (very unusual but yeah, self-explanatory)
So that is how things are categorized from now on for me and well, how I categorize.. May summary under the cut.
Transport: Filled up 5 times around $70 each time. I guess in accordance. There's 5 weeks in this month..
Miscellaneous: Bought a car phone charger (phone dies in a day if I txt constantly...), homewares such as blanket, pillows for when I forgot them when I went down to Hamilton as mentioned here and also coat hangers and hand towels for the house. Also, paid off a debt to FPA and had a new debit card fee.
Entertainment: A movie ($11) and half an hour internet time ($1.50)
Dining: Dined out with friends a couple of times and they averaged $10 each time so not too bad.
Dining BF: Dined out a few times more than usual this month with BF. One was $95 and another 2 $40ish.
Car Costs: Bought a jump start cable and also got a car check and changed ownership for my new car.
Clothes&Grooming: Way more than usual. Bought 5 lip glosses (lost one, I know a bit overboard!), a dress or two I think, a ring, pink flats, oh another 3 nailpolishes at $3.99 each, 2 x stockings and a set of small make up brushes all for $10. Yeah, spent a tad too much on myself this month! >_<
One gift, meals out averaging $5 - $10 each time, 2 semi- bigish grocery shop to make dinner which was about $20 each time..
I realized I didn't do April's so I will do that sometime.
Sunday, May 29, 2011
Spending Like It's Going Out of Fashion
Since getting paid last week. I have been spending like there's no tomorrow... >_< I think since pay day, I've bought:
- Dress from Pagani ($40)
- L'Oreal Paris Glam Shine 6 hour lip gloss ($28)
- Mink Feel Blanket and 2x pillows from Warehouse - cos I forgot blanket+pillow when going down to Hamilton.. ($37.98 - $8 for pillow)
- Car charger ($8.90 + shipping) ~ not really a big spend..
- HP Multifunction Printer ($56)
- Coat hangers, hand towels and a pair of pink flats from Warehouse($18)
I will post up pictures hopefully sometime this week.
Last weekend was a pretty sweet weekend with friends. I went down to Hamilton for work and three of my friends spontaneously and randomly decided to come down and visit me, pretty much lol. This was the night that I realized that there isn't much to do in Hamilton... it was a fun night. Ended up eating leftover chocolate custard in the car with bananas. It's really nice. I really do like Fairtrade bananas! I also ended up selling out of all the stock that was in the store over 2 days, that was meant to be for 3 days? It was great.
Went back up to Auckland on Saturday night since I sold out of the stock and so couldn't work the next day and saw friends again, ended up going on a random mini road trip to Matakana. There's nothing there. But we just ended up going to Orewa beach. Good random times!
Lastly, Sunday night, dinner with friends at a Chinese restaurant after work followed by Hulu Cat - pearl milk tea. Good end to the night :)
Sadly, don't have any photos.. but I think it's pretty much summed up. Ah, start of a new month soon! How the first six months went by so, incredibly fast! Where did it all go? I still haven't found a job, I'm thinking going to try harder this month onwards and actually look everyday or couple of days... wish me luck. I applied for a job at my current work, something more, a step up from what I do now, kinda.
Thursday, May 19, 2011
Messy Dinners and Paydays
Payday yesterday was amazing. I got paid a grand for 17.5 hours of work! O_O I hope I have this job for a little while longer because that means I will possibly be able to get the phone I want sooner then I think, I hope :)
And then onto other things such as the dinner I had tonight and the movie I saw yesterday...
Tonight, kind of in celebration of my being paid, a lot, BF and I went out to dinner at La Bocca restaurant in Parnell and dessert at The Chocolate Boutique (no photos from here unfortunately, but we had it to takeaway anyway). It was amazing! Hmmm.. okay maybe not amazing but the service from the waiter certainly was. Actually, it was quite amazing, really did enjoy the meal and the saffron risotto was good. So yeah a good night and dinner! :) That was followed by dessert at The Chocolate Boutique. It wasn't really amazing, but then I got to the bottom and it was amazing then. I really do like Chocolate Boutique! Had some really nice and yum looking chocolates but already had a few too many chocolates at home so resisted the temptation to buy any. Photos follow!
And other photos from here and there. Speaking of photos, should really finish that photography course at Proud Photography! I think I'll save the movie review for another entry.
And then onto other things such as the dinner I had tonight and the movie I saw yesterday...
Tonight, kind of in celebration of my being paid, a lot, BF and I went out to dinner at La Bocca restaurant in Parnell and dessert at The Chocolate Boutique (no photos from here unfortunately, but we had it to takeaway anyway). It was amazing! Hmmm.. okay maybe not amazing but the service from the waiter certainly was. Actually, it was quite amazing, really did enjoy the meal and the saffron risotto was good. So yeah a good night and dinner! :) That was followed by dessert at The Chocolate Boutique. It wasn't really amazing, but then I got to the bottom and it was amazing then. I really do like Chocolate Boutique! Had some really nice and yum looking chocolates but already had a few too many chocolates at home so resisted the temptation to buy any. Photos follow!
Gratin of pan fried king prawns with garlic, white wine, fresh and sun dried tomatoes on saffron risotto (source)
The end. Clean(ish) plate =)
And other photos from here and there. Speaking of photos, should really finish that photography course at Proud Photography! I think I'll save the movie review for another entry.
Cute little stuffed guinea pig toy! I want it :(
AMAZING! Chocolate eclair from Phillipe's Chocolate and French Pasteries in Point Chev/Grey Lynn. They have such amazing stuff! Macroons! I want to get some. And oooh chocolates! This is what I have some mornings. Damn, it's good! >_<
Dumplings I made one night. About 87 in total.
A really nice and amazing cake from The Cheesecake Factory that someone bought in at work one day.
Saturday, May 14, 2011
Wish You Were Here
The post in which I wonder about my employment future/a rant
My current job situation is like this: I am working part time/casual at a promotions company promoting mainly food products, I think this is called FMCG (Fast Moving Consumer Goods)... but anyways, while also working part time at a educational union 5 days a week. Next week will be the week that I will have ever worked 7 days in a row and also on one day 8 hours... maybe I've done more than 8 hours once, but I guess since working at a bookshop about 5-6 years ago. Since then, I have not worked for more than 5 hours.
So, my dilemma is bundled with my wants of moving out into the city because to me it would just be so much more convenient but then at the same time would be costly, should I get just any job or should I be a bit more patient and put my wants aisde and only apply for jobs that are related to or in (i.e receptionist/administrator at a events company) my field of study (event management).
I've been having this dilemma for a while. There's a few jobs that I have seen that are not related to my field of study but is a job that "will do for now". So, yeah wondering if I should just get 'any' job for now... Although, on the other hand, I have seen this advertisement for a job in Wellington that is graduate/entry-level that I think will be perfect for me! So, I've definitely applied for that. Oh, on top of all that, I may be a Girl Guide Leader. I read up on the job description and seems that could really help in the future with securing an Events job, with the organizing and planning of activities. So, that would help, I think.
My current job situation is like this: I am working part time/casual at a promotions company promoting mainly food products, I think this is called FMCG (Fast Moving Consumer Goods)... but anyways, while also working part time at a educational union 5 days a week. Next week will be the week that I will have ever worked 7 days in a row and also on one day 8 hours... maybe I've done more than 8 hours once, but I guess since working at a bookshop about 5-6 years ago. Since then, I have not worked for more than 5 hours.
So, my dilemma is bundled with my wants of moving out into the city because to me it would just be so much more convenient but then at the same time would be costly, should I get just any job or should I be a bit more patient and put my wants aisde and only apply for jobs that are related to or in (i.e receptionist/administrator at a events company) my field of study (event management).
I've been having this dilemma for a while. There's a few jobs that I have seen that are not related to my field of study but is a job that "will do for now". So, yeah wondering if I should just get 'any' job for now... Although, on the other hand, I have seen this advertisement for a job in Wellington that is graduate/entry-level that I think will be perfect for me! So, I've definitely applied for that. Oh, on top of all that, I may be a Girl Guide Leader. I read up on the job description and seems that could really help in the future with securing an Events job, with the organizing and planning of activities. So, that would help, I think.
She Will Be Loved
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Ok, I think it's time for an update. Last week was really fun. There was definitely a nice end to the week with celebratory drinks (and getting a little too tipsy from shots and a bar tab... :| ) with friends. Lovely end to the week. I also got called up last minute to work so it's even better that I will be getting paid in two week's time! ^^
As well as that, this week or more last week, scored a more stable job, if only on a temporary basis, doing menial tasks at an educational union. I like the work, not hard and getting paid, so not a lot to complain about and also it's half days so can do other stuff too like mystery shop :)
And then now I leave you with yummy photos of food and I hope other things too!
Bollero food. So goood >_<
GPK dinner. So good and worthwhile!
Easter gift and chocolates!
The best chocolate ever! <3 Guylian is so good!
Monday, May 9, 2011
Exciting and Fun Week!
This has been a fun week full of social outings and fun things such as graduation pictures with friends, getting a new car and celebratory drinks :)
I didn't mention this but I was in an accident (that wasn't my fault) a couple of weeks ago and my car was written off. I can't believe it and miss my car so much, lol. But it's cos I've had it for so long and it was just so nice... but anyways, there was only like 80-90% damage to it to the front of the car (damaged tyre, front bumper completely damaged and front left hand side pretty much smashed ><) while the remaining was absolutely fine! That's why I'm so semi-emotional over it. And, also because I had *just* bought two new tyres for the car! =(
On the bright side, went to the Ellerslie Car Fair today and found a car that was really nice and I suppose fuel efficient and kind of small.. It was also really easy and smooth to drive when I went for a test drive! And also when I drove to dinner in it. Awesome car ^^
Oh, and thanks for the congratulations but it wasn't me gradauting last week, it was just all my friends. I didn't actually know how many there were that was graduating!
I didn't mention this but I was in an accident (that wasn't my fault) a couple of weeks ago and my car was written off. I can't believe it and miss my car so much, lol. But it's cos I've had it for so long and it was just so nice... but anyways, there was only like 80-90% damage to it to the front of the car (damaged tyre, front bumper completely damaged and front left hand side pretty much smashed ><) while the remaining was absolutely fine! That's why I'm so semi-emotional over it. And, also because I had *just* bought two new tyres for the car! =(
On the bright side, went to the Ellerslie Car Fair today and found a car that was really nice and I suppose fuel efficient and kind of small.. It was also really easy and smooth to drive when I went for a test drive! And also when I drove to dinner in it. Awesome car ^^
Oh, and thanks for the congratulations but it wasn't me gradauting last week, it was just all my friends. I didn't actually know how many there were that was graduating!
Monday, May 2, 2011
Graduation Week!
Even though I'm not graduating and getting my official piece of paper till August! D: So far away! :( But anyways, this post isn't about me, it's a post congratulating the graduates for 2011! Let the celebrations begin! I know I'll be at one come Friday~ ^^
Happy Graduating!~
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Sunday, May 1, 2011
New Glasses
I got my new glasses that I ordered from Clearly Contacts sometime last week during Easter holidays. They're amazing! I love them and I think they really suit me. Even better than my currrent ones! Absolute love!!
Let me know what you think. Oh, I also got them for free pretty much! Only had to pay for shipping. You should definitely follow them on Facebook and take advantage of when they next offer it! So far, they've done it twice since I've started following them. =)
Lately, also been watching movies and drinking hot chocolates daily! Love the hot choc I made yesterday! me
Oh yes and while I'm updating... my monthly finances round-up. It's awful. I need to stop spending more than I earn! I have spent $744.63 over what I earn! D:
Saturday, April 30, 2011
Movies I Started and Only Finished Now
I watched a few movies tonight and a couple of days ago that I won't add to my 211 list for 2011, even though it would be very helpful but won't because I don't remember if I began watching it this year or not.
Wilby Wonderful [2004]: Quite a glum and dark movie like Never Let Me Go but with a cast not so well known besides Ellen Page (that's known to me). I thought her acting was mediocre. The beginning of the movie was quite in the dark and you didn't really know what was happening until the end. At least for me anyway. I thought it moved slowly and maybe inadvertently kept you guessing...
Enchanted [2007]: Okay movie. Another title and pretty much summary of the movie would be 'A journey through Disney with Key Pointers' such as Cinderella's shoe and Sleeping Beauty's kiss. Oh, and can't forget Snow White. But in a modern setting, New York in the 2000's. It's a cute fluffy movie with a few references to classic Disney titles and the concept of happily ever after's, hope and nothing is impossible. A nice movie with obviously predictability.
The Invention of Lying [2009]: Another aptly title would be "Where All The Things We Know Come From". Pretty much tells the story of how everything came to be and obviously the introduction of lies. Pretty basic formula and oh, the realizing and meaning of something true, looking past appearances.
Wilby Wonderful [2004]: Quite a glum and dark movie like Never Let Me Go but with a cast not so well known besides Ellen Page (that's known to me). I thought her acting was mediocre. The beginning of the movie was quite in the dark and you didn't really know what was happening until the end. At least for me anyway. I thought it moved slowly and maybe inadvertently kept you guessing...
Enchanted [2007]: Okay movie. Another title and pretty much summary of the movie would be 'A journey through Disney with Key Pointers' such as Cinderella's shoe and Sleeping Beauty's kiss. Oh, and can't forget Snow White. But in a modern setting, New York in the 2000's. It's a cute fluffy movie with a few references to classic Disney titles and the concept of happily ever after's, hope and nothing is impossible. A nice movie with obviously predictability.
The Invention of Lying [2009]: Another aptly title would be "Where All The Things We Know Come From". Pretty much tells the story of how everything came to be and obviously the introduction of lies. Pretty basic formula and oh, the realizing and meaning of something true, looking past appearances.
Wednesday, April 27, 2011
Nearly The End
So some of you might know that over on
For the past year I have struggled to complete a challange (ala Project 365) but I have finally, nearly done so! :D Quite happy and chuffed at myself for that =] I still want to complete a Project 365! So that is one thing off my list. Still got the book challenge and movies to go. Is 211 movies possible in one year? :\
What challenges/goals have you set yourself and completed?
That feeling of completion is amazing.... and I kind of inadvertently referred to Never Let Me Go.... I think I've seen that movie too many times.
Saturday, April 23, 2011
IMDB Top 100 Movie List
(Or aka. More Moives To Watch List for My 211 Movies in 2011....)
Well. So far in my 22 years of existence, I have seen only 12% of this list. A little bit disappointing? I'm not sure of the word I'm after but, wow. I feel I want to watch them all again and get a fresh perspective.
To note, I have watched Inception about 3 times; enjoyed Leon: The Professional, it was a different movie to what I would usually watch; also enjoyed and liked The Departed (want it on DVD) and Spirited Away (own it on DVD~ =)), Inglorious Basterds was extremely graphic and although I must admit was an above average movie and despite the graphicness, I liked it. And, the rest are just mediocre and not worth mentioning.
This was taken from Cafe Chick at Tales from a Cafe Chick, who lives in New Zealand! I love finding New Zealand bloggers! ^^ Top 100 under the cut.
14.11.11 - Haha, I've only watch 10% of these movies! 10/100! o_o better get moving on that list!! Could definitely make a dent in my 211 movies!
Well. So far in my 22 years of existence, I have seen only 12% of this list. A little bit disappointing? I'm not sure of the word I'm after but, wow. I feel I want to watch them all again and get a fresh perspective.
To note, I have watched Inception about 3 times; enjoyed Leon: The Professional, it was a different movie to what I would usually watch; also enjoyed and liked The Departed (want it on DVD) and Spirited Away (own it on DVD~ =)), Inglorious Basterds was extremely graphic and although I must admit was an above average movie and despite the graphicness, I liked it. And, the rest are just mediocre and not worth mentioning.
This was taken from Cafe Chick at Tales from a Cafe Chick, who lives in New Zealand! I love finding New Zealand bloggers! ^^ Top 100 under the cut.
14.11.11 - Haha, I've only watch 10% of these movies! 10/100! o_o better get moving on that list!! Could definitely make a dent in my 211 movies!
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