Wednesday 28 August 2013

My Birthday Part 2

YO! Sushi Lunch


Presents from Danielle, Kelly & Hannah

Been waiting years for this handmade card off Danielle!



I got this Pandora bracelet with the turtle charm for my 18th which has a very long story behind it but I'm not gonna bore you with it. I think I've only ever worn it twice since then as I don't have long nails I can't open the clasp which is so annoying!




Cucumber Maki

Crispy Salmon Skin ISO & Crispy Salmon Skin Hand Roll yes I love salmon skin!


Vegtable Yaki Soba & Crunchy Tofu

Vegtable Gyoka

Chicken Katsu




Inari Mini ISO This was spicy :(




So lady like....


Too Sunny!











Presents from Holly & Gabby

Finally got a LAMBANANA!! I've been wanting one for years & my dad got me one!

Cropped White Tee - H&M
Layered Chain Necklace - Pull & Bear
Skirt - Llama Pinafore Topshop
Shoes - Vans
Bag - Zara

Today was the second part of my birthday spending it with my friends! Well I guess it should be my birthday as everyone seems to think it's today... Danielle is the funniest, she text me last night at 11pm asking when my birthday was... I wish it was today then I would be a day younger & I think I prefer the number 28 than 27... Anyway I was meant to be going go-karting but for a number reasons that didn't happen cos of others so instead we went to YO! Sushi for lunch. Danielle was meant to come as well but she was actually in work at 2 when she thought she was in at 4 so she came round this morning to give me my presents.

I defiantly underestimated the weather today as it was freezing! I forgot to take a jacket out as I thought it looked nice out so I wouldn't need one. I was going to put my cardi in my bag but I forgot! So I was walking round town freezing! Holly was in work at 4 so me & gabby did some shopping & I badly needed a jacket & I've had my eye on this jacket for a while as you can see from the preparing for the winter chill post. I was debating between the navy & the khaki green...


I took my about 20 minutes deciding which one I wanted & gabby wasn't really helping too much as she liked both! I sent a picture to my cousin she said khaki then gabby finally decided & said khaki too but as usual I always go for the opposite of what everyone says & got the navy. Do you think I picked the right one? I got it for only £14 as well so I kinda could of afforded to get both... I had a £40 gift & got student discount on it as it's £60. I really don't know what I'm going to do without student discount!

We then wandered round town & gabby took some photos for me! Some photos were taken by me some by gabby which I'd like to thank her for! :-)
I had a nice day today so thank you to Holly & Gabby for it & I defiantly filled my sushi craving but there's always time for sushi!

Julie
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Tuesday 27 August 2013

Happy Birthday to Me!

On paper I'm 20 but physically & mentally still 5 years old...


Chinese Dim-Sum breakfast. Chicken feet, Ha Gow, Chai Siu Buns, Mantou Buns



Egg whites & Cream of Tartar to make a meringue

The yolks from the whites separated into a different bowl

White sugar


Whisking the egg white mixture then adding the sugar in slowly to make a meringue 

Sugar added to the yolks

Meringue mixture

Flour added to the yolks

Oil added to milk

Folding the meringue mixture into the yolk mixture




Veg for my pasta bolognese (the onions & garlic already in the pan with pork mince)







Tee - Miss Selfridge
Gold Chain Necklace - Forever 21
White Jeans - Topshop years ago
Shoes - White Hi-Top Converse

Today is my birthday I am the big 2-0. But it was just a normal day really just that on paper I'm a year older & that I was born this day 20 years ago! They definitely don't get as good or fun as you get older! You don't get as many presents & don't really do anything! I spent the day walking to Sainsbury's with Frodo to get him dog food, caught up with last night's Eastenders, ironed the pile of clothes & made pasta for dinner. Nothing different whatsoever. But I will be celebrating with my friends tomorrow, we're going to YO! Sushi for lunch as they've kindly sent me a voucher for a 1/3 off my food bill as it's my birthday! You can too just go on their website & register your details & when it's your birthday you'll get the discount! 

These white jeans I haven't worn since I was like 16 in 6th form! As they're white you wear them for a second & they have to go in the wash straight away! I did back in the day wear them alllll the time but evidently not no more, they're a bit tighter than I remember but still fit. They're a bit too long for me as the length is 34, I usually wear 32 but my mum got me them years ago in the Topshop sale.

My dad made me his signature sponge cake, I don't know all the exact measurements but I will do a post the next time he makes it with all the details! He covered it in whipping cream which I don't like so he made little fairy cakes which I'll be eating instead. Also cover is in fruit tomorrow as my mum was in work didn't do all the photo stuff.

Julie
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