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By Sherry, December 23, 2009 9:22 pm

Well, its pretty much out of the bag now. Thanks for keeping it such a secret everyone. And that was sarcasm - just in case you don’t recognise it.

The internet is a sucky place to deliver sarcasm. gah.

Anyways, my birthday was… simply awesome.
(minus the fact that I had to leave the very next day)

And I guess I’m supposed to gloat, show off and post numerous pictures of my gorgeous self, my awesome dinner and more pof my gorgeous self. And in case you missed it, “supposed to” means “I should but I;m too lazy to actually do it”. Lucky you?

This is partly a thank you and partly just because I wanted to gloat. Kidding. the gloating part i mean. Ok. I lied. I looked gorgeous *self praise* so here i go: *gloats with glee* ngek ngek ngek :D

My date for the evening.

Camwhoring right outside in the chill winds. The view was spectacular, with a wide view of the city and its surrounding suburbs. That said, we didn’t stay long. Not that we didn’t want to, but we were literally shivering. Believe me.. it was cc-c-o-ooo-ooo-l-lll-dd…

Guess it didn’t help that my so called heater didn’t actually work either. wtf.

my ‘girly’ drink. Can’t recall, a cosmopolitan perhaps?

For some strange reason, there was a slight feeling of deja vu when I entered the restaurant. And i’m pretty sure I’ve never been there - i’d hv remembered for sure. Odd.

Clare Valley Veal with Grilled Potatoes and Puff Pastry. or something like that.

Oh, I think I forgot to mention the name of the place. Sorry, my bad. Pictures are taken at Windy Point Restaurant, Adelaide. Beautiful decor which compliments the unique architecture of the place lending a sense of welcoming yet intimite ambience (and no, i didn’t copy tht from somewhere). I’d personally recommend it for that special occassion :)

Food was fab. The veal was not overly cooked with the flavours of the meat still fully intact. Loved the grilled potatoes with the green sauce. Might hv some spinach blended in there somewhere, I’m not sure. But awesome. Wish they’d given more though..

The view. Not that you can see much from here. but the lights were beautiful.

I especially liked the lighting of this place. Its dim, but not too dark that you can’t see your food. I see mostly two-seaters bt there are a few bigger tables that could hold quite a few people. Things were muted and there weren’t any rowdy conversations. It really does feel.. nice. And expensive. lol.

just in case you aren’t bored of my face yet :D

Tried taking a picture with the night view behind us. But it was too dark. And its not like you can really see the lights anyways. Unfortunately. It would’ve been beautiful…

My present ♥

I loved it. love it love it love it! I guess sparkly things really does appeal to a girl’s heart.

All that aside, thanks for the facebook msges, the mms-es, the phonecalls, the sms-es, the cakes and of course, the pressiesssss! I heart heart heart you guys for putting so much thought into it! haha.. really had fun and believe me, I will NEVER look at cherry in the same way anymore… =.= (sounds like I’m giving a speech from the Oscars?)

Ps. I’m loving the chocs from my PD! ♥ I know it was difficult for you, but you still did it… thank youuuuuuu

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By Sherry, December 6, 2009 3:56 am

Went to Harbour Town again after abstaining for a couple of weeks two months. I know it isn’t the best places to shop, but really, where else CAN you go in this city? -.-

To be honest, its not the best time to buy. Noticed several old familiar pieces being resold at a markup price. wteff. Guess they’re trying to milk as much as they can from customers who are desperate to shop for the Christmas season. Boooooooooooooooooo!

Which is why I keeeeeeeep telling you ppl:
Don’t shop last minute. If you see it, you like it, it’s worth it, GET IT! :D

… but no one ever listens to me. hmph >(

The damages for the day?

Stuff from Valleygirl

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Basics from Cotton On

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A box to keep my accessories! And its pink! Im thinking of buying another.. its only $4.95! Ok, so its not that cheap. But it makes my things neater (sort of). And its pretty!

Darn I sound so bimbo. Sorry about the extreme editing. But as my room is going through a packing/cleaning/rearranging phase, its not the best background view.

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My fav purchase! From Novo: 2 pairs of Ipanema sandals for only $20! wooooooo~

Guess thats the good thing about having small feet. Its almost always available during sales. Lol.

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Random picture of Hungry Jacks lol.

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My camwhore partner of the day. I like this picture :)

Other than the typical heal and blur tool - which any camwhore with a photoshop application would use - I didn’t make any other adjustments. So really, I don’t look THAT chubby do i? :(

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What to do when the driver’s busy driving? Camwhore!!

idk what was I doing but other than the fact that you can see all my arm fats and blackhead-ridden nose, i kinda like it.

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Btw, im planning to try MyBeautyDiary facial masks. Heard it is pretty good. There are so many types to choose from though, any suggestions/recommendations on which to get? Would really appreciate it :)

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7 days left till I fly home!

ps. Left out the pictures of a clutch and bikini I bought. Better to have some mystery eh? :D

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By Sherry, December 4, 2009 4:02 pm

woke up with an aching headache this morning and its been throbbing in a corner ever since. Argh, where did THIS come from?? and just when i thought I was recovering.. booooooooo!  >(

Anyways, sorry for the long lack of updates. I always meant to! but never seem to. Blame exams. And assignments. And the weather. And the sun. And the boredom..?

Fail. Oh well :D

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Some pictures from Mamak Night held in UniSA City East Campus after a super duper long delay. Thanks SueAnne for the invite :) and Jay for boiling the egg? lol I seem to remember that for some reason. hmm..

Was supposed to be with Audrey. But of course, HE had to jump in. typical. oh well, no harm in having a cheshire cat in the background :D

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No, they didn’t serve beer. This was at the Elephant pub where we went before going home. I still think having the last bus home at 12 is plain sad >(

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Cindy and Carmen. Where cuteness meets style.

I feel fugly next to them. Haihz. Maybe i should crop myself out =S

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Future housemate and current housemate aka the Chef and the DJ. And im just the freeloader lol.

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A picture to commemorate Rae wearing contact lenses WITH makeup. Not that you can see it in BW - other than the fact she’s wearing contacts. and have smudges around her eyes. nebermind -.-

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Pictures are in BW simply because the color of the original is awful. U know how it is when flashes don’t really work. And once one is in BW, seems easier if all of them were. I can’t help wanting things to be symmetrical (is that the word?) :P

Actually I do have plenty of other pictures to update. But I’m feeling too lazy at the moment. So bite me.

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By Sherry, October 17, 2009 1:56 am

High sugar level alert!

Cupcakes are soooooooo sinful :(
… and not to mention super expensive too =.=

but then again, thats probably just me being cheap.
not as bad as some people, but i’ll be damned if that habit is rubbing off me! ugh.

This is why I seldom meet Dee - though I consider her to be one of my best friends.

Damage of $15 in the first 20 mins I meet up with her *sigh*

Braving the cold chill wind, we mustered whats left of our courage - and decreasing cash - and marched to our pre-planned destination.

First thought (from across the road) - “….. pink calour~”
Second thought (the moment I stepped in) - “….. pink calour~!!”
Third thought (sorry for being slow)- “….. ooooh! cupcakes!”

Not really a wide variety of cupcakes, but then again, how many types are there? It all comes back down to chocolate and vanilla based in the end anyways.

But at least now I understand the charm that ensnared Dee to this place. It’s very… pink.

Overall theme in pink and black. Found it to be unusually elegant and charming despite the initial hesitation at such an obvious Barbie parlour - with a gothic twist. Perhaps it was the pink striped wallpaper. Or maybe it’s the chandeliars working its charm on me. I do have a soft spot nice lighting after all…

Or perhaps it’s the Anna Sui-ish furniture and decor. Definitely a different world from the street outside - more… pink-ish somehow…

Divine tea which unfortunately tastes awfully bitter after the first bite of the sugar/calorie/fat/alltheunhealthystuff-based cupcake. Which doesn’t mean it isn’t good. Just that your tastebuds might turn rebellious after a bite of the sinfully sweet cupcake.

Guilty physically, but I strongly believe sugar and chocolate is good for the soul :P

And thus, began our sinful affair with the cupcake monster…
(Don’t be blind. Use your imagination wtf)

Dee’s pink nails with pink glitter. Which naturally looks natural, posing there naturally for a pink camera thats naturally just so happens to click. And it ends up looking so naturally sweet. Naturally. Plus points for matching the pink cafe theme lol. Though I have to wonder how anyone gets anything done with nails like that…

Being the typical asian - with a pink camera - in such a pink environment, how can we girls not camwhore? Shots after shots as the waitress looks on with mild amusement. It’s a good thing we all look the same to them :P

Apologies for the horrible picture of me. Unfortunately, our camwhore skills for the day was fail. Badly edited, but way better than the original. Mmm, time to train back that steady arm and finger - its essential survival skills in this self-obsessing era after all.

Before leaving, I can’t help but think, “… pink pink PINK!!”

I wonder how many times have I’ve said the word ‘pink’ in this post alone …?

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ps. I feel slightly diabetic now. Should I arrange an appointment with the doctor? =\

pps. Met the terung today. Smiling at me looking totally guilt free. No doubt her conscience is lost in the search for a life partner. skippity skippity hop~

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By Sherry, October 8, 2009 11:02 pm

Sorry for the recent lack of updates. Been on holiday mood. Anyways, here’s a random picture from my phone camera. It’s really not too bad actually, as long as you don’t zoom in too closely…

Adelaide town hall

Originally, town halls were multi-purpose buildings, much as they are today. Their size usually made them one of the largest buildings in a city. This feature alone meant they were used for any large public gathering. Civic, political and cultural events that required large spaces were all held in town halls.

n the original survey of Adelaide conducted by Colonel William Light in 1837, one acre of town land was set aside for use by the Adelaide City Council. This acre of land was sold to the Council for the grand sum of 12 shillings. It was not until 1862 though, that action was taken towards the construction of a town hall. To reach a decision, a meeting of citizens was held on 30 December 1862. Here it was resolved to borrow 16,000 pounds to build a town hall.

Designs were sought by the Council and the winning design was by Mr Edmund W Wright. The designs presented by Mr Wright underwent many alterations before construction could actually begin. The laying of the foundation stone took place on 4 May 1863.

The architecture of the Town Hall is a symbol of Adelaide’s colonial past, but the building sits grandly amid the modern architecture of South Australia’s capital. Although the Town Hall is part of Adelaide’s architectural history, it has an active place in modern society. The building is an important feature of Adelaide and is popular among tourists and people visiting the award-winning Town Hall Function Centre or attending one of the many concerts held there. Tours of the distinctive Council Chambers are available.

-http://www.civicsandcitizenship.edu.au/cce/default.asp?id=10817-

I just realised that I have not really taken any pictures of the city - and its especially weird now that I’m used to it. Beautiful place really, it’ll be a shame not to make some memories. Maybe i’ll take a day off tomorrow and be a tourist. And pretend I can’t speak English. Might be fun. I’ll try my very best to wake up before the sun sets :)

I’ll update about something soon once I get better.

Honestly, why can’t men get menses too?! It’s just so totally unfair  -.-

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By Sherry, September 11, 2009 4:57 pm

Spring is finally here - yay!

I’m just glad i can wear a simple tank top or dress out and not worry about the cold… though the winds can be pretty harsh if you’re petite =\

so many things have been going on and I’m really sorry if i hadn’t replied your e-mails or msges. Its just really difficult sometimes and it’s not really something I can talk about as well. Added to the fact that I haven’t been sleeping well either, I hope you’ll forgive the recent less-than-jovial mood swings I’m in.

I’ll be back online in a few days, so don’t worry. BUT i don’t really want to talk about it, so please humor me and don’t ask? Would really appreciate it.

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Anyways, I met the sweetest old lady today at the ice-cream store…

I was a little upset over something and decided to give myself a treat - Ren, WY, please DO NOT give me THAT look… - but you know me and my indecision issues. So erm.. I kinda stood in front of the counter wondering if i should… or shouldn’t… get one. And IF i do, what should i get… and well, it took me almost 20 minutes. I think I made the girl over the counter a little pissed with me.. =\

Then this really hip looking grandma came tottering in. She has really cool purple socks and high-waisted jeans. And sunnies. Damn cool seriously. :D

So we both stood there deciding what to order. For another 10 minutes. (the girl over the counter was obviously annoyed so she went back in and told us to give a call when we’re ‘ready’)

Then miss hip-grandma smiled at me, which is kinda sweet considering I didn’t see any gross black holes in places of teeth. Although they might be fake, but who cares.

Then we both stood there to talk. She told me about her daughter who’s a manager… and her granddaughter who’s studying medicine… and her brother who ran off to Europe…

And the girl over the counter came back to check on us.. stood around for another 5 minutes, and went back inside. Yeap, she’s definitely annoyed with us.

So Aunt Sarah (the granny) asked if I wanted some ice-cream.. on her treat. And obviously I’m a little hesitant. Its not nice to have her pay after all. So we argued a little. For another 5 minutes.

I gave in. And then we argued about which flavour is best. For another 5 minutes.

And she asked if i liked nuts. And we stood there talking about the different types of nuts and the goodness of it. For another 10 minutes.

The girl over the counter came out to serve another customer. She didn’t give us a glance. I think she gave up.

So we both left.

Saw the sun shining bring. And so we talked about what a good day it is.. for another 5 minutes…

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and THAT is how an hour of my day went. Totally random post, but I just felt like updating.

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PS.
And to my dear darling fan who called me a ‘fat bitch’. I found your picture.
Don’t make me post it up you retarded obese pig.

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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 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.