Saturday Picnic~

At a very late afternoon, we headed off to Hyde Park for picnic. We fetch some KFCs, 2 bottles of wines and beers. We spent about 3 hours plus enjoy the weather under a shade; It's really hot outside the shade however, surprisingly it's quite cold under a tree. Such a nice weather of the day, indeed! My previous picnic session last year was in South Bank Center where you will witness the London Eye and street performances around. Unlike in Hyde Park, you will only see ladies with BIKINIs, topless guys and cyclist!

we have strawberries to refresh our mouth =)

and KFC to fill our stomach!

Last but not least, a couple of weeks ago, I've found this cute NERD t-shirt from ZARA! I wanted to wear it with my 3D frame glasses which its in Malaysia now =( and SOMEONE wear them around in college =p They match them with a blue vest which I din't buy because I'm not sure if I should have one. haha!

Angus Steak House

In Malaysia, I like Friday's the best however, I've found Angus Steak House served the best western food ever in UK! Yummm! I would rate both of them 9/10 because both have their own yummy-ness. I'd prefer Angus over Friday's in UK because Malaysia takde Angus, kan? hmmm.. Anyway, my dad tried Lamb Shank, I've ordered steak, Christine ordered Salmon Salad and my mom initially order fish & chip but it's out of stock! (how could they man. Fish & Chip is a must when you're in London. Pshhh) so she changed to Salmon with smashed potatoes =.=|| Is exactly the same like Christine's just that the vegetables replaced with smashed potatoes. Think of it now, makes me wanna eat! URGhh.

My first time <3

My first time playing Monopoly City.

This is one of my favourite board game however, this Monopoly City's rules is rather confusing! I need to crack my head to understand the rules logically. The rules book provided inside is isn't clear enough!! There's a lot of possibilities and confusions when reading the guide book. I just don't understand why din't they make it clear? Monopoly City's rules are completely different from the original Monopoly game except for the "Go to jail and double dice" rules! I've done research in the internet & I've found some players are having the same problems too. Seriously, they should guide us in details! Does anyone knows how to play Monopoly City?

My first time visiting Christmas Market.

When I walked to the market, the first thing that came into my mind was "DISNEYLAND"! hahaha! I never been to any Disneyland but somehow, decorations and architecture makes me feel so. It had very christmas feel. There are ferris wheel, rollercoaster, FOODS, accesories and lots more! If you happened to visit London, don't forget to visit Christmas Market! Nearest station Hyde Park Corner and Marble Arch (10 minutes walk. You will see a ferris wheel on your right from Marble Arch station).

My first time made onigiri.

I've bought the rice mould from Japan Centre. It was too cute for me to NOT buying it! hahaha! First try, a little bit fail because my rice is too wet =( I sprinkled some dry seaweeds and added fried potatoes.

My first time baking cupcakes.

I never learn how to bake anything before. When I was younger, I often seen my mom baked muffins, cream puff, cookies and all however, i never get to steal any recipes and technique from her because I was too young to learn. hahaha! My mom stop baking after awhile because she said it's too much of hassle preparing ingredients and make a mess during the process. It was our anniversary a couple of days ago so I've decided to bake cupcakes for him <3>


Well, this is my first time. What about yours? =) Christmas is coming! Are you ready for a HUGE turkey? Wrapping presents? Shoppings? Prepare all of them before christmas eve! Have fun!

Portobello Market @ Notting Hill Gate

Portobello Market is one of the tourist attraction in UK because of a movie called Notting Hill where Julia Roberts meets Hugh Grant. I was not interested in that movie so I watch it for 20 mins and I eventually fell asleep. hahah! Supposed to meet my friend there but it was MEGA LOTS OF PEOPLE!!! You wouldn't get to stop in front of the street and take picture for a min because the crowd just keep walking and walking and walking towards you.

Surprisingly, after more than a year I've been living in UK, I only sat in a typical London's black car taxi twice. hahaha!

It's roughly about 20 mins from Marble Arc to Notting Hill Gate by car. Here you go, the Portobello Market!! They sell most of the antique stuff, arts, photography, new items, food and vegetables. This market are divided into various section from antique stuff to food.

They have lots of cute acessories and vintage bag but I guess because it is a tourist spot, that's why their prices were way to costly. This little hat pin cost about 3.50 pounds.

The Good Fairy sell really really old stuff like old cds, deorations, cutlery and more. Their cutlery doesn't seems to be clean at all. Looks like they just search it under a decade long kitchen or whatever.

Look at this stupid tiny bottles! It's at 3 pounds each. What a rip off @.@ Melaka got more lah and it's only like RM1.5? hahaahah!

Even every little things like that, they do sell it there. The seller was both old woman & man. Looks like they lelong their stuff which they bought it from China or where ever =.= Maybe bought it in Malaysia. hahaah!

Wooo~ I love this!! Antique "portable" cameras!! I wonder where they get those. Probably the seller owned a camera shop decades ago. Tak laku that's why they are here. hahah! Not cheap. Price ranging from 50 pounds - 200 pounds.

Those stamps are hand craft by an old man.

Look! It's a PAC CHOI! hahaha!

This seafood platter only cost 4 pounds and they give freaking alot. However, don't be happy with the amount of seafood they gave. You will eat until you puke @.@

I dont know what rice is this but I have to tell you, it's yummmyy!!

All pictures taken by Digital Buchineko named Mochi <3

Onigiri~ boink~ boink~

Onigiri rice ball! This is one of my favourite but unfortunately, the onigiri sold in UK is not as good as the one in Malaysia, seriously. Somehow, I always buy it when I'm in London town at Wasabi. You can find the shop opposite Selfridges & Co (bond street station) or opposite Harrods (Knightsbridge station) or somewhere near Victoria station. There are quite a number of outlets in London Central. They sold various sushis, noodles and sashimi which you can take away or dine in.

London Central is never a peaceful place. You will see thousands of people on the street shopping, eating, drinking & etc no matter what day it is! Beware of pick pockets of course! Especially when you have a tote bag or non-zip bag. Believe me or not, if you are sick please don't go out. Those disease will spread as fast as a lightning bolt and please bring some wet tissue when you're outside so that you can wipe your hands anytime. Just imagine thousands of people touch everything that you name it in public. You'll never know the disease will pass to you through a little thing such as most clothes that you want to try it on. Anyway, try to protect yourself in the public. Not only health but also your personal belongings and never trust random people on the streets! xD Anyway, I've bought alot of Asian pastry and kuih-muih yesterday. I've been craving those kaya biscuit, pandan layer cake & egg tarts for weeks! Nom Nom Nom~

My parents are coming this Thursday! I can't wait to see them! I'm just worried if they could go thru 80% of my food. hahahaah! I just can't wait to see my new camera named Mochi! woohoo~ And my Anna Sui lomo camera~ Weather is getting colder in UK now. I hope it doesn't snow this year =( I hate it when snow turned into sleet! The street will be extreemly dirty and you might fall =p I fell last year and my butt hurt like hell! That's all for today!

Phantom of the Operaaa~

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(The street is clear because... there's a break after half time of the show. We thought it's over! So, Carol & I went down, taking pictures while waiting for the boys (they went toilet). I was like "Omg, why the show was short and there's no ending. Hmmm..." As I walked out, the ticket guy said "You have 4 minutes!" I just smiled and walked away because I thought he meant other show or something because I saw few people coming in with tickets. Hahaha! We continue taking pictures until Bi called me and asked us to come back because it's just a break time for like 10 mins?! xD Luckily we dint miss half of the show or else rugi lah! xD )

It's been a very busy week! Our high school friends came over and we bring them to London town! It's the Phantom of the Opera that you should never want to miss if you visit London. Great music, great acts and great props! Everything will be perfect if you buy a really nice view seats where you can look closely at their facial expressions. Unfortunately, I sat on the balcony which cost me only 25 pounds. However, the view isn't bad at all, really. Just that you can't see their facial expression. Therefore, you can rent their mini binoculars for 50p which located just right in front of your seat. I'd suggest you NOT to rent their mini bino. It's not worth afterall because their bino is small, only focuses on limited angle and it is unadjustable. I felt dizzy looking into it, honestly.

I would recommend you to read their story or watch the movie before you watch in the theater! Luckily I've read the story 4 years ago when I was in high school. It's a compulsory literature to studied back then. I really enjoyed it and I always looking forward to watch the movie. It was the only book I enjoy reading in high school. hahha!

Tickets, tickets. You can buy them everywhere but beware of fraud. I bought my ticket at the corner shop located in Leicester Square; just opposite a park (i dont remember its name), near Mc Donald. ahaha!

Don't miss their great acts, musics and settings! It was a good experience and I will watch again with my parents when they come :D Probably this time I should get a better seats.