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By Sherry, August 29, 2009 10:58 pm

Tried going for retail therapy despite the rain. It’s a reward for doing my assignments, I tell myself. But really, who needs an excuse to go shopping? It’s the euphoria without the calories in alcohol and chocolate.

Meatballs for lunch in Ikea. Chubby kids everywhere.
I call them chubby because I’m kind. And nice.
Unlike someone who said they look like ET. as in the alien.

Shopped despite the depressing rainfall. Finally got some stuff I really needed, after constant procrastination. So yeah, happy. Damage wasn’t that high either, but maybe that’s because of the rain hampering my progress - sort of.

Mind you, I’m a very dedicated shopper and I don’t falter despite the cold, the rain and having difficulty braving the wind. Being blown sideways is NOT fun. Stupid wind.

Before heading home, I got free bubble tea again. Free, mind you. From him. Free.

first picture taken. and yes, I am that happy.
and yes, I do look like a kid sometimes. feed me more candy.

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Second, nicer poser one. Now do I look my age?

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trying to act cute wtf. fail i know -.-
damn i need to practise these more, never know when it might be useful one day.
just so i can get more free cookies/ice-cream/boxfromtherejectshop

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and this is my free taxi service driver… who looks semi retarded.
he fails at directions. i fail at directions. we’re doomed.

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but he makes me look smart in comparison. so i forgive him. i am such an angel. :P

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It’s been raining all day and I’ve been cooped in all week. It’s good to be out sometimes.

Thanks for the drive. And the bubble tea. I am filled with $3.40 worth of gratitude. But I’ll give you $4.00 worth. Keep the change.

And yes, I can be awfully generous sometimes. =D

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By Sherry, August 28, 2009 4:11 pm

My fever’s gone, but now I’m down with a sore throat… or dry throat… the ones which makes you feel like coughing all the time anyways. And then there’s that super big ulcer I woke up with this morning… :(

I know that people like Ren is gonna give me that look if he’s here. He’ll go “I told you so…!” with a smug smile on his face. And I’d have to sit there grinding my teeth (or maybe not with that ulcer -.-) hating to admit that he’s right.

But before I say anything in my defence, i have one statement to make:

CHOCOLATE IS INNOCENT
never ever blame the chocolate

I’ve been concerned about my weight gain recently though. No, i won’t tell you how much I weigh and those of you who are close enough to know, probably can guess it already anyways. It’s been a difficult winter (my first!) for me as I learned to deal with the cold and binge eating. Actually, I haven’t exactly dealt with it - it’s STILL cold… and i’m STILL binge-eating. But you get the point.

You see, I DID try…

However, I have been trying to eat healthy lately though - not that it’s really successful - but a few days a week is better than none right? I’m done with caffeine addiction and soda addiction. Yet time and time again I fail in the face of the ultimate challenge ever - chocolate.

But you know what’s strange? The moment you tell yourself that you’re on ‘diet’, you’re suddenly assaulted with images and names of things you can’t have in your mind. It spells out deprivation. And it makes you want it even more. It’s depressing really.

All the worst when out of the corner of your eye, you see that temptingly saucy little bar of chocolate or candy gently mocking you. If you listen hard enough, you can almost hear it saying “Ha-ha you CANNOT have me.. ha-ha!”. And you get this sudden urge to prove it wrong.

Maybe it’s true that I should get out more. Metabolism is at an awful low since I started hibernating. But the constant rain here doesn’t help either. Meh.

Perhaps it’s really just me with the poor discipline and self control.

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ps. Feature article due in a few hours. I’m not panicking - no matter how much I tell myself I should.

pps. Just got the menu list from Ivy (thanks heaps babes!). Eventful Meet & Greet dinner update next! (and yes, you’ll finally get to see a picture of me. For real.)

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By Sherry, August 23, 2009 12:16 am

Jon brought me to try out this Japanese yakitori place in North Adelaide during one of the rare moments he actually decided to treat me. Japanese food. Yeap, I think he really was sick.

I remember it being cold and it was such a relief to step into the warm shop. It’s not exactly what you would call large, but the atmosphere was welcoming. It was definitely fortunate that there was an available booth seat for us as it seems like a place where bookings would be needed.

Red lanterns dotted the ceiling and seating was easily accessible with both booth and bar seating available. Decor was definitely japanese lending an extra point to the overall ambience.

Food was of course, absolutely fabulous. The menu lists chicken, seafood, tofu, rice, vegetable, meat and traditional yakitori with three skewers in each dish. Can’t exactly remember what is each dish called, especially since its not like know Japanese, but naturally, there is an english description of it.

These were what we had:

The wild mushrooms. It consists of six types of mushrooms including shiitake, oyster and enoki among others. Lightly seasoned in some clear broth, it was strongly flavoured. For those who simply adores mushrooms like me, this is definitely a good one to try. Needless to say, it was one of my favourites.

The chicken cheese skewers. Awesome. The meat was tender and not overdone and the cheese literally melts in your mouth.

The cheese rice balls or onigiri. Yes, cheese again. Served golden brown, definitely a more filling dish compared to its other dishes. Can’t you just see the glistening melted cheese?

The grilled jacket potatoes. Instead of the western styled sour cream and chives, this is melted butter and pepper (i think!). Good nontheless. Best eaten hot.

The takoyaki. The last time I had that was that good, was the one I had while I was in Japan. Served hot and golden, it was soft and slightly fluffy (for lack of a better word) inside. Served with barbeque sauce and some other fluffy shredded stuff.

The fried chicken wings. Tantalizing burst of flavours, deep fried. Good, but I’ve had better.

The smoked salmon. Looks tiny, but the burst of flavour when you put it into you mouth is anything but. Freshness is evident as you peel off the layers on the meat. Served with a slice of lemon and spring onions. Definitely another favourite.

Just a reminder though, portions are entree sized. Seems like sake and plum wines are available too. Not that I had any.. although I’d love to =\

The staff was friendly throughout dinner. Good service.

Price was reasonable at an average of AU$5+ per dish, especially given that it is quite authentic.

The damage for the both of us?
$55.50 for 8 dishes.

Would definitely recommend you guys to go try it out. It’s an especially good place to impress a date.

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Go check it out at:-

Yakitori Takumi
60/55 Melbourne St
North Adelaide SA 5006
(08) 8239 2111

Opposite Zapata’s. Easily noticible with the red lanterns outside.

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By Sherry, August 21, 2009 9:11 am

It’s 8.33am, and I feel like crap (look like crap too, but that’s another story).
Not that there’s anything new there.

Haven’t been sleeping well lately. For some reason, I kept tossing and turning throughout the night. Not to mention the totally random dreams - the type which makes you go WTF?! when you wake up. And i wake up feeling like I never slept at all. Annoying.

On the plus side, someone bought me egg tarts. Which, okay, may not be a good thing exactly with the calories and sugar and stuff. But when you’re looking at good food, who cares about the technicalities… right? :P

This is totally random, but I feel like buying a hair curler. To curl my hair. And make my hair go all curly and shiny. I’m repeating myself aren’t I? wtf.

But then again, it’s not like I actually know how to use one. I have this strange fear of ending up looking like one of those old ah poh’s permed hairs. wtf. And I wonder how long does it actually take to curl one’s hair - especially one with thick hair. Not to mention I’m awfully lazy as well.

*sigh* And it’s not even cheap.

I just scratched my leg wtf and you know what?
My skin is so dry, it has scales. Not kidding.
I’m awfully dehydrated. Like a wrinkled prune. Like seriously.
Oh darling body lotion, where art thou?

Don’t nag. I know!!

I don’t even know what’s the point of this post.
It’s a gloomy morning. And I feel so stoned.
Maybe that’s it.

Meh. Bugger BCB.

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ps. Should I get a hair curler? =\

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Update:

I . HATE . CALCULATIONS
@#$%&#%*#@+!!!

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By Sherry, August 18, 2009 5:22 pm

After much much much deliberation and procrastination (sorry!) i’ve decided to go back to basics. Hows this?

Colours are as usual pretty bland, and back to my favs, black and white. No red this time though. Hmm. Simple and structured but with plenty of white space - easy on the eye. However, I would actually prefer to have a solid block header, not unlike the previous theme. Can someone teach me how? :(

ps. being picky, indecisive and lazy isn’t a good combination. not that i didn’t already know.

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By Sherry, August 11, 2009 1:19 am

Was catching up with Audrey earlier about a certain someone. Not that I’m still angry, more to annoyed?

Her key strengths are:-

ability to organize
Its too bad organisation is nothing without some brains behind it. Or heart.

Set long-range goal
Yeah. life partner.

Have high standards and ideals and analyze deeply
High standards my foot. Set goals you can achieve and move up from there, not aim for the sky straightaway. You have to wonder about the intelligence of certain life beings.

I get depressed when life is out of order, standards aren’t met, and when no one seems to care
No kidding, I hv yet to forget that show you put up for the benefits of sympathy. It’s true when you have been deprived of many things but when it concerns you, this is such an over-rated statement. Life is always out of order. Nothing ever goes according to plan. Thats what makes life interesting. Besides, nobody ever seems to care for an attention whore.

Some people are so effing sad they annoy the hell out of me. Call me a bitch, but at least I don’t backstab.

Ps. Some people still have the guts to come up sweetly and ‘apologize’. Sometimes I wonder if the ‘apology’ is more to rest your oh-so-pure soul in peace, or to actually twist the knife in deeper? Because, im sorry if nobody ever told you this, but saying the word ’sorry’ doesn’t mean its over. As if the world was ever that easy.

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By Sherry, August 4, 2009 12:49 am

I’m young, inexperienced, annoying and just ever so immature. Its as if i could literally hear them headpalming themselves just wondering why is it that they have to put up with me. I caught those looks you know, those slightly dispassionate and chilly gaze you throw when you think i wasn’t looking. It’s like deja vu all over again.

That unfriendly feeling of consciousness i could most definitely do without. Unwanted yet used, like moving a pawn on those checkered boards. Not a knight even. Merely a pawn. Makes me wonder if i’m a black or a white?

An effortless promise, kind words of no meaning, leading down the senses into a dream. Unwilling to fall under another false sense of security, yet the will falters. As if once wasn’t enough.

You’re right, i’m definitely no risk taker. Perhaps i really should pull back and raise those crumbling bricks. This feeling of helplessness, to trust. I don’t know if i dare.

If its me, i wouldn’t want it either. Complicated much?

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By Sherry, August 3, 2009 3:26 am

Sorry about the unfinished/crappy layout. Can’t seem to actually decide if I want it or not. Wanting a change yet becoming increasingly indecisive. To go for dark or light? structured or free? stupid internet ain’t working as fast as it should as well. Arrghh.. can’t seem to decide somewhat.

I’m not even sure what i’m still doing here at this hour. meh.