Joining us this season are Brown and Cony, in the preposterously huggable Mix/Match Costume Edition(s). (These Korea exclusives were brought to me by none other than the fabulous orangecane, who risked over fifty percent of her limited luggage space to haul these back upon my imploring request.
As with previous years, a large turkey was prepared leading up to the festival holiday. The side dish count was reduced due to the lower number of attendees this time around, yet nonetheless satisfactory and delicious in their own respects.
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Zucchini, shrimp, baby potatoes, and fruit salad are common constituents of our annual feast, though takeout sushi platters are sometimes witnessed as well. But the real star is, of course, the perfectly browned poultry.
A few super ripe bananas had been found lying around the house, prompting me to conjure up the grand idea of a hybrid banana bread and Nutella cheesecake. Given that minimal time has been spent at home recently, this idea was ultimately abandoned due to time restrictions. We sampled mini mango pudding cups - not my idea - instead.
At long last, the grand unveiling of presents rolled around! Monkey bag clips, delectably-scented hand cream, and a replacement for my critically chipped smartwatch were the highlights of the session.
The next day, I awoke early for Boxing Day shopping - an event I hadn't bothered with my physical attendance in years due to the convenience of online purchases. Alas, time was of the essence, and some purchases were necessary to acquire sooner than later.
Be warned that, should you attempt such a strenuous endeavour, your alarm clock ought to be set for at least a half hour prior to mall opening hours. Within one hour of commencing operations, the parking lot had become a riotous battleground, where not even those surrendering their hard-earned spots could depart in peace.
Be warned that, should you attempt such a strenuous endeavour, your alarm clock ought to be set for at least a half hour prior to mall opening hours. Within one hour of commencing operations, the parking lot had become a riotous battleground, where not even those surrendering their hard-earned spots could depart in peace.
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After hitting the main points of attraction on my route, I finished off with a well-deserved coffee at McDonald's and four-pack of Signature Coffee Buns at Pappa Roti. Then back home I went. It was turkey congee that succeeded in restoring warmth and serenity to my soul.
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