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Americans Are Unique

Ordered a Webb Salad in New York Manhatten and this is what came. Its pretty awesome. 

Not to mention opened 24/7 too. 

All hail !

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119 7th Avenue New York, NY 10010

Watermelon Soju

Holding alcohol has never really been a forte of mine let alone a passion or favourite pass time. It just appears to be the substance which allows people to be more open towards one another as well as allowing them to be more honest with themselves (apart from the crazy actions). However, it doesn't always have to be the hardcore drinking session of straight liquor! What about the people who have a sweet tooth and detest the burning sensation from spirits?! *cringe* 

Yeah there is Baileys, Kahlua and the plain vodka soda mixtures but there is one which beats all for all those sweet alcoholics out there> Watermelon Soju !!! 

Served in half a watermelon and when mixed with the right consistency of soju, its just the perfect treat which satisfies the taste buds as well as the soul. 

And its served in metal cups!!! Its so homey I LOVE IT. 

Oh and if you love this then go ahead and order Yoghurt Soju straight away

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''When People Stop Living By Narrow Definitions of Success''

is a quote from the video below and is basically another young chap making a fortune, kind of like what happened to Facebook. This particular chap is Michael Karnjanaprakorn and just by his ridiculously long surname, he has to be Thai but apparently currently based in the big apple;New York. 

His 'innovation' in a nutshell is a learning experience where anyone can sign up to hold ''offline'' classes in any subject and area (literally e.g. make up tutorials or baking classes) and each class would have a limited number of students who each pay a small fee. 

The project's name? 

SkillShare.

Simple to remember and direct names just like Fourshare, Foursquare and Facebook. 

The site is termed as a 'marketplace' for learning where one would browse online for the classes they would find of interest and if they get the slot, they just turn up at the stated location. Sounds rather dodge for our 'dangerous' day and age but I'm sure the teachers get thoroughly checked and reviews are brought back etc. The concept was brought about with the current university situation whereby more and more students are finding it hard bearing difficult to pay their tuition fees. I mean come on, American universities ask for an insane amount let alone the UK which has been visually displayed by the student protests within the past few months. Its true that not every graduate will get a job where they can optimize their diploma skills to the maximum potential and University is not 'everything'. University is not just a  massive selfish research hub, it also is just another device of the government whereby they are aware of their solid 'control'.

We always learn something new everyday and to be able to learn from others in the flesh for a small fee while meeting new people of the same interest is just.....wonderful! no>? 

Its better explained in their promotional video below and it just makes you tinker about the bigger picture of learning, universities, success and basically just life. We seem to forget most of the time that we are in control of our own lives so why beckon to society's norms? Yes because it is easier however, life is just like playing an MMORPG, you can customize everything if you really desire it. Oui? Oui! 

Hmmmmm...a place to share skills, why not? What use is keeping all your skills to yourself? Selfish fob. 

Was looking at their website and the TEACH section is tempting, how hard can it be to conduct a class? Haha I'd probably be so nervous but it would be fun at the day of the session. The founders have the right kind of humour too, they say, 'Why should you teach on SkillShare?'

1. Because you are awesome. 

(^o^) 

How Awesome is that. 

Of Two Different Worlds

Posing naturally makes beautiful photos but capturing Nature will always be Epic therefore wins hand down. 

Paris Baguette in NYC

Every city needs a die hard bakery and the sad thing is that not every city has one let alone a few. Okay I take that back, every city probably has a remarkable bakery, they are just mad hard to find. And once found, you've got another gem to add to your pouch of treats. 

2 weeks of Summer was spent in the bustling city of New York City and a bakery which definitely cannot be left unmentioned is 'Paris Baguette'. 

Their peach ice tea above displays their logo and slogan which I won't repeat because its the type of how would you put it....abnormally acute English would be found on Japanese stationary products and it'll just spoil the magical moments of this treasure cove. 

Paris Baguette is a small yet fashionable Korean bakery located in K-Town in Manhatten NY. Ever watched Coffee Prince? Well, its got that kind of feel; dreamy white lighting, cute French inspired uniforms, simple and chic interior and ADORABLE cakes and many more treats such as Ice shaved products. The place is simply haven, you walk through the glass doors while peering at what customers are already munching at, you arrive at the wide variety of gleaming bread on either side of you, if you are strong enough to get past this section, you'll be rewarded (or punished) with two cake shelves which just make your heart halt. Before you faint, you reach the counter where you are faced with an extended menu of desserts and drinks which help you calm down before looking back to make the hardest decision of the moment. 

Its literally one of those moments when you just want EVERYTHING and you know you simply can't. Sigh, shopping is exactly the same, except there is an obvious limit with the money. 

Anyhow, so here are the cake shelves:

The photos don't do them justice but they are breath taking in person!!! 

Hard to see but the top right hand cake is a Cappuccino cake in the form of a cup and the form and cocoa power etc, ITS SO CUTE. The matcha cake just makes me wept too.  

The shelf of single slices. So pretty, so precise, so precious!!!

So after much debate, here is what we settled for...I do not recall all the names but there is a variety of pumpkin bread, curry croquette, chocolate bread (SO amazing), custard pan, walnut bread...and theres the one slice of Matcha cake ! If rationing ever came back, matcha powder would be something I'd save and trade for. 

We were hoping to try the matcha ice shave dessert but they claimed to be out of matcha powder which is 

(-_-)"

no one ever runs out of matcha powder. So this was the mixed fruit shaved ice which was SO GOOD anyway so they were forgiven. The syrup they pour over the shaved ice and fruits is probably home made because it does not taste anything commercial or familiar, very light and refreshing. 

The matcha cake slice with fresh and HUGE strawberries was heavenly. Its beautiful to look at and a touching moment to bite away at. I may sound like I'm exaggerating but its THAT good. Matcha desserts are so hard to make and get right because the powder is so temperamental to heat but they got it spot on and if I lived in New York, I would literally be at Paris Baguette everyday. Not to mention, there are alot of good looking people there. XD

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Summer Shockers From Topshop

Summer is when everyone bears all and why not try to put some stylish fun while at it too; like some bling. And bling which doesn't punch a hole through your purse. TopShop's jean collection sparkled with these shorts and even though they are not swavoski crystals, they do a fair job from a distance if you can get past the close up borderline 'tackyness' however, the colouration of the different plastics make it more interesting than full on silver crystals. The whole thing looks something like this...

They aren't THAT bad now right. Its shocking to think that the entire front side of the shorts are covered with these plastic sparkles but they are full on cute and add that extra spark to a simple outfit. 

Less is more? For classics yes but if 2012 is the end of the world then what harm are these sweeties?