I profess: I don't remember much of this month taking place. Compressed within the past while has been the craze of Convocation, an utterly packed weekend, a three-day excursion up north in Barrie, and a stifling amount of backlog to dig through. Technological difficulties have also been popping up here and there, ensuring that not a second was surrendered to rest or sleep.
Physical exhaustion aside, I've been keeping busy with at-home experiments and the occasional social hangout for my sanity's sake.
Physical exhaustion aside, I've been keeping busy with at-home experiments and the occasional social hangout for my sanity's sake.
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1) Kitchen Projects including Orange Chiffon Cake (with Orange-Infused Whipped Cream and Candied Oranges) and Orange Marmalade
2) Salsa Fried Rice - because kimchi was obsolete in our refrigerator
2) Salsa Fried Rice - because kimchi was obsolete in our refrigerator
3) Sephora purchases including an extra adorable double-tipped eyeliner from tarte
The star detail and sparkling packaging is quite a stunner indeed.
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4) Sampling my Orange Chiffon Cake and constructing a trifle to-go with the crumbled cake fragments
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5) Scorching summer days (read: 40 degrees and over) call for fruity iced beverages. For maximum customization, crafting from scratch is the way to go! (Orange peel and leftover tapioca was also added for chewiness.)
6) Someone had accidentally purchased the larger 1-kilogram jar of Nutella - but hey, I'm not complaining.
7) Low-res recaps of our meals in Barrie: Pie Wood and The Blue Willow
6) Someone had accidentally purchased the larger 1-kilogram jar of Nutella - but hey, I'm not complaining.
7) Low-res recaps of our meals in Barrie: Pie Wood and The Blue Willow
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8) An orange-flavoured Chocopie courtesy of orangecane - mind you, it's not for the sugar-intolerant.
9) Congestion along Yonge Street northbound, leading up to Richmond Hill Centre, is not to be taken lightly, especially during rush hour. Ugh.
10) Vanilla Cone (in a Cup) trips Feat. McD's weekly World Taste launches
9) Congestion along Yonge Street northbound, leading up to Richmond Hill Centre, is not to be taken lightly, especially during rush hour. Ugh.
10) Vanilla Cone (in a Cup) trips Feat. McD's weekly World Taste launches
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11) Reunited with Chipotle's Taco Bowl!
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12) Dimsum at Summit Garden was less enjoyable during our most recent visit: not only was A/C at an all-time low, the Egg Yolk Lava Buns that I had been craving for the past few weeks emerged dry and overdone. I nearly choked on the failed former item of indulgence while boycotting hot water from the teapots.
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13) A post-dimsum trek ensued at Square One afterwards, where Coconut Gelato and an Original Japanese Cheesecake were obtained. (And furry phone cases - furry phone cases were spotted in hues of royal blue and baby pink!)
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14) I AM READY FOR EYES ON YOU IN NORTH AMERICA!!!!
Thankful towards my friend that lives south of the border, I was able to obtain both the official North American tour t-shirt (with holographic lettering!) and Take A Bow's "Look" slogan set before the Toronto leg commenced.
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15) Bonuses from said friend that are all too reflective of American patriotism - I suppose now I have Fourth of July gear?
Happy Canada Day everyone! Stay safe and hydrated!!
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