Dairy Queen

Getting hot! Ice-creams! Does everyone like ice creams? If you’ll going back to China this summer, I do recommend a shop that I’ve discovered online – Dairy Queen. The have many affiliated stores in America, Canada and China. Well to be exact, they are located in 22 cities in China alone; Shanghai and Beijing being two of the cities.

The difference between Haagen-Dazs and DQ is that one is cheaper than the other. But the quality of service and ice-cream is about the same. DQ makes soft ice-cream and they are less sweet. I’m so going to try it in Shanghai if I have the time during the exchange. Sounds so yummy. Check out their menu! Cheap but looks delicious!

Farewell DEAS... it's today.

Hannari はんなりToFu

Currently I’ve read this really cute article online in Chinese. It’s worth sharing it in English so I’m going to roughly translate what they were talking about.

Basically, there’s this really cute Hannari はんなりToFu mobile stand. At the moment it’s the most popular cute gadget in Japan. ToFu actually comes as a hugging pillow too! And from more websites I’ve found out that they also come as a massage pillows as well! It’s crazy but its great news too! I just love super cute accessories/gadgets! Talking about gadgets I’m also really impressed with the gadgets that James’s dad has in his kitchen. I want that many in the future too! Love cooking! Back to main topic.

The mobile stand not only comes in 4 different colours but 4 different smells too. White for purely fried ToFu; Green for green tea Tofu (as usual, Japanese love their tea); Creamy yellow for orange ToFu and Pink for plum Tofu. They are all made from 80% cotton so has this baby softness feel when you touch them. How I wish to feel them now! ^^

And recently they also have a Hawaii collection of ToFu.

Massage pillows

These ToFu sets suddenly reminds me of Rich’s Mantou! The one James gave to him after his trip from Japan and I took it from him but recently gave it back to him. LOL. Yes I know. It did take a long time since Mantou went to the actual owner. Poor Mantou stayed in my under-bed storage for the whole term and the funniest thing is that I thought the cleaning lady took it away! The most ridiculous excuse I said to Rich was that I thought he took it away, because he loved Mantou so much which made me a bit jealous!

1st year exam results

The good news this week is that I've successfully qualified for 2nd year in University! No retakes, no fuss over the summer. Just total relaxation and enjoying my time with my family and friends in China! Of cause, not forgetting meeting new friends as well! ^^

The shocking thing I've found out is that we could actually see everyone's results online. OMG. It's crazy. We could even see if you are resitting for which modules; the actual modules you have failed in. Such a invasion into peoples' privacy. *shakes head* I'm so glad I didn't have to be on that list.








Plans for next week:

1. Registration

2. BBQ

3. Big farewell dinner party for Jessie JJ


I LOVE ZARA!!! ^^

A day in York

I have to say that this has been one of the MOST happiest day of my uni life. I'm sure I don't really need to say much in this entry.

My photos would tell you the story and the fun! Must thank Yuk GG for driving us all there and back, Ruby JJ for the invite and congratulations in opening the door to Our dear Lord. Also, thanks to Ah-Di for taking so many lovely photos for us all. I'm touched!

Lunch and Betty's (the traditional old English tea room)

Ah-Di, Yuk, Ruby

The cute couple, this is really a sweet photo

Rich pouring tea for me
Rich

Tea pot displays in the Tea Room waiting area

Must thank Ruby JJ for taking such a "long-leg" photo of me

The cake tray
Betty's Cafe

More cakes..yummy....

The Betty's Menu
Betty's Shop downstairs

This the original Betty's Cafe (the one we went to)

And this is the New modern Betty's Cafe

The castle
The poor horse carrierIn a Japanese shop

Ruby JJ loves this poster

Ruby JJ and me

The Spanish restaurant (we'll go there next time!)

Wedding dress shop
Large board games shop
Another shop with lots of classic photos

￡1 sandwich -- look at the queue! Cheap things are always attractive.

Other interesting shopsMy favourite shop
The famous Fudge Kitchen in UK

Street paintingOn the streetsRich and I back view
Yuk GG and Ruby JJ back view (haha, so cute!)

Posers...
We drove back to Durham for dinner with Michelle and Jessie

Indian restaurant, the food was really good but the service was not so good

After dinner, we all went to the illuminate festival to celebrate the 175th anniversary of Durham University

Flying fishFlying lobster
Flying squidLet's have a group photo! Met James there too!

FANTASTIC DAY!

Anglo-japanese society's Boat Party

Everyone really spent loads to dress up that day. But Rich and I did not bother to spend a penny. First of all, I was having a cold that day. Secondly, we really can't be ARSED to spend money on the costumes.

This is the boat


Arata and me, she looks so cool that day


This is the BEST costume of the night -- Captain Jack (wow!)

Derek the turtle

The pretty girls

Emma (wonder woman) and me

Ian the Mexican farmer (lol)

The FUN group

It's been awhile

Yes, it's been awhile. Sorry about this! But after my Britishness test I kinda slacked a lot (I passed!) and caught up with lots of friends. Had neglected them during my exam period. Just felt really happy to have met all of them recently during parties and socials.

On the way to the test

Had a lovely talk with Ruby JJ and planning to go to YORK with her, Yuk gg, Rich this saturday. Should be lots of fun. Really want to try that restaurant and take lots of photos in that pretty little city.

Shuh's birthday was held in Sagawa restaurant newcastle. The food was YUMMYLICIOUS! HAPPY 23rd SHUH! Lovely guy.

On the way to Newcastle, enjoying the breeze...


Yummy
Shuh!
Hong Sheng's birthday is today. I think she's 19! HAPPY BIRTHDAY GIRL! Still very YOUNG. BBQ party held in Ustinov beer garden.



My planned dates:
AJS boat party (if I could feel better tomorrow)
Swimming with Angela
York trip

On a lovely day, view of Durham Cathedral


Been cooking with Rich a lot these days.

Homemade Laksa (Singapore style)


Our fish dinner, the healthy option (Italian style)


Korean style dinner

Playing around
God Bless everyone who's sick at the moment. Hope everyone would get well soon!