It’s very rare to get a snowy Christmas over here but it’s happening! I was reluctant to go out because I didn’t want to step on the fresh snow… but I had to take pictures. In my pyjamas. I’m so happy!!!
It’s an almost Christmas miracle!
December 17th, 2009Showreel 2009
December 13th, 2009Nearly quarter of a century
December 13th, 2009
A few days ago, it was my birthday.
Brighton, New Moon and rain…
November 22nd, 2009Keeping up to date, I went to see New Moon with my friend, Jonmin on Saturday. I’ve been looking forward to it but, I was dreading that it was going to be ruined by shrieking girls (and possibly boys) as I’ve experienced it in last year’s Twilight. It turned out that the pre-booked seats were well placed and the kids in front of us were too short to block our view. As the film started, the swooning and wolf whistling began but it was pretty much tamed throughout the movie. However, this time, I didn’t mind the few vocal reaction. I was sort of joining them with my inside voice.
Jonmin and her ramen
We ate at E-Kagen. It’s a Japanese restaurant run by a couple on top of an Asian mini market. Personally, they serve the best Japanese dishes with generous portion in Brighton. Jonmin told me that they’re from the Kansai region just from tasting the ramen! Of course, we overheard them talking in the end to confirm this.
Spot the fake one…
A slice of pecan pie from Cream Tea
I had my first pecan pie. You have to say this in a southern accent like in True Blood. I wanted to try it ever since Sookie *spoiler* went crazy because someone was touching her dead gran’s pecan pie. I’m not a fan of nutty dessert but it was pretty tasty. Next TV pie to try is a pumpkin pie.
Norwich day 4
November 20th, 2009On our way to the station, we passed The Bicycle Shop and had our breakfast there. The food and drinks are so cheap and good quality too. If I lived in Norwich, it would be my usual hangouts. Farewell Norwich…
I had a bite of Hannah’s butternut squash and feta cheese crepe. 10/10.
Norwich day 3
November 19th, 2009Today, we met up with Will and took him to Bar Tapas that I’ve never been to but always curious about it. In fact, in the three years I’ve lived here, there are few things I haven’t done. One of them is to go to the Norfolk Broads! I don’t think we’ll get to do that this week though. I just have to make another trip some time soon.
Coincidentally, Phil, our former sound technician from uni, passed by! Steff had to catch the train and Will went to get a haircut, so it was just the three of us catching up at Frank’s Bar. Again. Afterwards, Hannah and I browsed shops and went to this new cafe called the Bicycle Shop. I believe it was one before. Apparently the guy who owns it is Rob who used to be behind our SU bar and at the Playhouse too. I must say he has done very well. I wonder how hard it is to run a cafe…
Inside the Bar Tapas.
A trapped pigeon with expensive taste.
Me, Hannah and Phil – the original animal jumper wearer.
Amarula on the rocks. Sweet.
Hippie transport near Hannah’s place.
Norwich day 2
November 18th, 2009Steff joined us today! So the four of us went to see Up. It was such a heartwarming story. Wish I could have watched it in 3D but it was a good film nonetheless. All the characters are lovable and Dug, the talking dog reminds me of Niall’s dog, Tiehawk. It makes me want to try out 3D animation again and maybe not to give up so easily. We met up with Kelly after work at Frank’s Bar. I haven’t seen her for a year so it was nice to catch up.
A bored elf in The Castle Mall.
Frank’s Bar. Another lovely cafe.
Norwich day 1
November 17th, 2009I’m visiting my friend, Hannah and her boyfriend, Dave at Norwich. It’s quite different to when I was living up here. All the scaffoldings are gone, the pedestrian road finished and new cafes and shops appear. I heard that Adam of Adam and Joe lives in Norwich now and does some kind of show at the Playhouse? Is it true?? Good times happened at the Playhouse… I have the feeling this trip is going to be a nostalgic one.
Behind that building on the right is my old uni.
The Playhouse bar – they make good hot chocolates.
They used to have crazy decorations inside, like plastic animals hanging off the ceiling and suspending train tracks where the train would go around and around above you. They seem to have toned it down a bit.
Snoooooow! Fake snow that is.
We’re ending the night by playing Katamari. The most satisfying game ever.
Lazy Sunday
November 15th, 2009
Cat on the roof…
Some things I’ve got from the carboot sales today.
Trouble
November 12th, 2009As you may have noticed, my gallery isn’t working. In fact, a few stuff on the website appears differently on various web browser. Hopefully this will get fixed when I get my head around html… I’m still learning as I go along and whenever I thought I’ve finally got it, I haven’t. It’s so confusing.