tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-79328574280217731682024-03-12T22:26:10.124-04:00helencakesLife. Thoughts. Fun.helenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11202887647631336124noreply@blogger.comBlogger69125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7932857428021773168.post-1037039523434373952012-09-25T17:56:00.000-04:002012-09-25T17:56:17.687-04:00Zooey CupcakeCat ladies, I totally understand you now.
Hey Cupcakes, meet my kitty Zooey! Zooey was abandoned by her mom in my backyard late May/early June and we've been taking care of her since. My parents didn't want to commit to her so up until two weeks ago, she sort of just lived in the backyard. BUT my parents finally caved in as the weather is getting cooler and Zooey got her first shot last week!
helenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11202887647631336124noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7932857428021773168.post-4606713394465124632012-09-07T00:13:00.000-04:002012-09-07T00:13:46.266-04:00revisiting Shanghai (part 2)Now that summer is over and I'm no longer slaving away at two jobs, the life story of Helen Cakes resumes.
p.s you'll be seeing my green utility jacket a lot 'cause it's the lightest thing to carry around! I had to pack light because three-quarter of the things I brought to and back from China weren't even mine! Damn those Chinese people who wants everything foreign. I kid you not, the security helenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11202887647631336124noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7932857428021773168.post-66613812981582661982012-07-01T12:44:00.001-04:002012-07-02T13:24:17.382-04:00revisiting Shanghai (part 1)Hello Cupcakes! I'm starting a mini series of my recent trip to Shanghai!
Cakester here was born on a hot summer morning in Shanghai. Last time I visited China was in the summer of 2002 (10 years ago!). So as a university grad present, my parents paid for my round trip airfare to Shanghai. I stayed for four weeks because I had to be back for my convocation. Al visited for 2 weeks and it was helenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11202887647631336124noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7932857428021773168.post-1665481542978415792012-06-20T00:54:00.000-04:002012-06-20T00:54:19.754-04:0018 ways of having fun
Why hello readers. A few things have happened since I last blogged.
In short, I graduated university, I vaca-ed in China for a month, and I developed PGS (post graduation syndrome). I'm sure many can relate. Anyway, the above picture is yours truly playing mini-golf (for the first time!). Al surprised me with a trip to the golf course and not to my surprise, I lost lol. I'll get him next time.helenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11202887647631336124noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7932857428021773168.post-56787404974525516542012-04-29T21:57:00.001-04:002012-04-30T00:22:37.779-04:00There's no excuse
the set up
I love free bf-labour
OCAD University's 97th Annual Graduate Exhibition
Thursday, May 3, 6:30 to 11 p.m.
Friday, May 4, 9:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Saturday, May 5, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sunday, May 6, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
All are welcome, especially if yo drop by Rm 668 you can leave me a note and take my business card. It's a bittersweet goodbye to undergrad.helenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11202887647631336124noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7932857428021773168.post-33435796788858258572012-04-22T22:33:00.000-04:002012-04-22T22:33:58.032-04:00You can do no wrong
*SQUEAL* PUPPY TIME!
First time walking Rufus (or any dog for that matter). He is a silly 12-week old Golden Retriever pup. His red rocket grosses me out when he gets too excited *Helen covers eyes* Thumbs up for no poopers! Yay!helenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11202887647631336124noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7932857428021773168.post-45367486017111836512012-02-14T08:27:00.002-05:002012-02-14T08:27:51.767-05:00Happy Everyday.No! No! No! No!No!
February 14th is not the day to spoil your significant other with "love"; you do that everyday – as if it's your last day. To me, love is when we work together to beat a video game that I was never able to beat as a child. Love is when you give me piggyback rides because my feet hurt from wearing heels at work. Love is when you sing my name to a random helenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11202887647631336124noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7932857428021773168.post-11053387196622913152012-01-01T16:33:00.001-05:002012-01-01T16:33:11.456-05:00This year I will:Current Songs: Michael Jackson
Me at Salad King
- continue to be a goofball
- try new cuisine
- bake lots of goodies!
Happy New Year to all my Cupcakes ^_^ I wish you all sweetness in 2012!helenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11202887647631336124noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7932857428021773168.post-77080386615277263362011-11-23T18:23:00.001-05:002011-11-23T22:40:10.977-05:00Treat or treat?
My emo pumpkin
Boo! Halloween is probably one of my least favourite holidays but this year I did something I haven't done in many many MANY years: PUMPKIN CARVING! Had I known ahead of time, I probably would've sketched out something but I decided to go with an emo pumpkin on the spot as you can see.
Emo pumpkin in the dark
We lit up the candles before it got dark :) Looks really "spooky" helenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11202887647631336124noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7932857428021773168.post-62832307405740517192011-11-07T20:40:00.000-05:002011-11-07T20:40:33.253-05:00Yo. I'm back.I tried out a new Viet place last year near school (and blogged about it here). I said I would return to try something new.. and I finally did (2 months ago lol)!
On Dundas, East of University
I like how this place is always so clean :)
I opted for Pad Thai; the rest were ordered by my friends.
I've been M.I.A for the past 2 months BUT I have been collecting blog material!!! You'll helenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11202887647631336124noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7932857428021773168.post-53239751576518382092011-08-31T13:43:00.000-04:002012-01-01T23:04:38.534-05:00A Dilly of a Pickle.60-hour work weeks are over!!! What better way to celebrate than with food?! No surprise here right?
Honey Black Tea with Tapioca + Buttered Toast
I was wearing a lace dress for camp's Staff Appreciation Night. I left early to have a late night snack at Go for Tea haha. Al said since I was so dressed up that night, he'd dress up too so we can both look fancy for bubble tea LOL, go figure. I helenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11202887647631336124noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7932857428021773168.post-49989142293873754622011-08-14T17:16:00.000-04:002011-08-14T17:16:03.892-04:00We can do whatever, be whoever we like.Ever since August had begun, my energy level just went downhill =( Mainly because I haven't been going to bed at 10pm like I usually do lol But omg, only two more weeks of camp left! It's gonna be a bittersweet goodbye D=
Minnie Mouse
Every Wednesday is a themed day at camp and everyone is encourage to dress up! This is probably my most successful one hehe. One of my campers let me wear her helenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11202887647631336124noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7932857428021773168.post-32848613255260134842011-07-30T09:41:00.000-04:002011-07-30T09:41:34.385-04:00Next time I'll be braver, I'll be my own saviorWARNING: side effects upon reading this blog post may include: excessive droolage, extreme hunger and immediate gravitation toward food.
Here is my fantastilicious fine dining experience at Cafe Nicole during Summerlicious!
Cafe Nicole
They had "patio" seating.. but it was literally on the sidewalk, an inch away from the street. As much as it was a nice day out... we sat inside. It was also helenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11202887647631336124noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7932857428021773168.post-55466805160550795212011-07-18T21:52:00.001-04:002011-08-06T14:05:39.752-04:00I can't promise to solve all your problems, but I can promise you won't have to face them alone.A Cakester rule: Never turn down good food with good people!
Hello my lovely cupcakes!! Although I'm consumed by work at the moment, I have not failed you guys at obtaining material for my blog =p You are currently reading another Cakester classic: FOOD POST!
Here is Outing #1 with Al at Restoran Malaysia.
Roti Canai
You break the roti into smaller pieces and dip it in the curry sauce.I helenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11202887647631336124noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7932857428021773168.post-27585481446295455552011-07-13T21:49:00.001-04:002011-07-13T21:54:08.544-04:00I'm superwoman.You know you love your jobs when you've had a 62-hour work week and you're not hating on life.
podium
First week of camp went well.. a little bumpy on Monday when I nearly lost my voice but the rest of the week turned out better than expected. I'm still getting use to having my name called every 20 seconds though (not an exaggeration). I don't blame them; I have to take them to the washroom helenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11202887647631336124noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7932857428021773168.post-90540854261587646102011-07-03T20:45:00.003-04:002011-07-03T20:50:37.894-04:00Officially over.Ahhh starting my new full-time job tomorrow and I'm not ready!!!!
Anywho, this was pretty much my last outing before my 50hr work weeks begin.
Harbourfront.
In celebration of Canada Day, my friends and I hit Harbourfront and Woodbine beach :) I'm neither a fan of sand nor water but I wanted to see fireworks so I tagged along :D
Real Taste of India.
First Indian food experience for me! It washelenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11202887647631336124noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7932857428021773168.post-83016722198006440142011-06-27T20:48:00.000-04:002011-06-27T20:48:56.532-04:00Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take but by the moments that take our breath away.Cranes
Thank you for making me smile, again.
Thank you for reminding me that I'm special.
Thank you for showing me that there's more to the world than I know.
A Cakester Belief: Don't wait until it's too late to thank the special people in your life.helenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11202887647631336124noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7932857428021773168.post-19481031698480870222011-06-15T22:55:00.001-04:002011-06-15T22:56:05.260-04:00Summer is over.Fact: Summer is coming to an end.
Back in April, I landed a (full-time) summer job (to be discussed in a future post) which I didn't really need since I don't plan on quitting my current part-time job any time soon. However, my parents had "asked" me (more like forced lol) to pay for my own tuition this year. I made an estimate of how many hours I'd have to work at min. wage to pay for tuition helenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11202887647631336124noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7932857428021773168.post-81354695985578273842011-06-09T22:32:00.000-04:002011-06-09T22:32:37.470-04:00I'm fearlessRay-Ban P
To me, fearless is not the absence of fear. It’s not being completely unafraid. To me, fearless is having fears. Fearless is having doubts. Lots of them. To me, fearless is living in spite of those things that scare you to death. Fearless is falling madly in love again, even though you’ve been hurt before. Fearless is walking into your freshmen year of high school at fifteen. Fearless helenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11202887647631336124noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7932857428021773168.post-56489489185481214462011-06-02T00:32:00.002-04:002011-06-03T14:07:51.845-04:00four.Current Album: Adele - 21
My friend invited a couple of us over for dinner when the semester ended back in April. I was just expecting pizza or Chinese takeout but she made a friggin' 4-course meal from scratch! I'm a pretty good cook too if I must say so myself! My specialty is boiled water... in an automatic kettle. Chyeaaaa B)
First course: Soup.
It's not pumpkin soup. No, not carrot soup helenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11202887647631336124noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7932857428021773168.post-59006536756724336172011-05-27T00:12:00.000-04:002011-05-27T00:12:37.434-04:00from tea party to baking interventionCurrent Song: On The Floor - Jennifer Lopez
I knew I needed an intervention when I couldn't remember the last time I baked. It's not my fault I swear! My family doesn't bake! We don't even have a goddamn mixer the last time I checked. And our oven? -only used to heat frozen pizza.
Recipe.
My friend has this giganticnormous bake book of all things CHOCOLATE. From cakes to cookies to drinks you helenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11202887647631336124noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7932857428021773168.post-56167365121426923042011-05-13T14:58:00.000-04:002011-05-13T14:58:40.128-04:00Eggcellent ProjectOne of my favourite project of all times is the egg project from first year uni.
Assignment: Send a raw egg to the prof. via regular Canada Post.
The Challenge: use only two materials plus brown paper and twine.
The Catch: if the egg breaks during the process of mailing or unboxing, an automatic -50% will be deducted from your grade for this assignment. Highest grade is awarded to "the smallesthelenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11202887647631336124noreply@blogger.com19tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7932857428021773168.post-15645648414611238742011-05-08T23:58:00.000-04:002011-05-08T23:58:11.572-04:00you see my dilemma?Current Song: Price Tag - Jesse J
Hello cupcakes :) I'm glad everyone enjoyed my post on Pho! I will most definitely update you guys when I go for an XL in the near future.
So one thing I utterly hate about eating out is the wide range of food selection. Wide range is good for most people because it gives them choices. But for someone like me who has a hard time deciding even from the helenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11202887647631336124noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7932857428021773168.post-3909284514283325412011-05-04T14:39:00.000-04:002011-05-04T14:39:22.179-04:00Where's the M?Current Songs: I Wanna Go & How I Roll - Britney Spears
Went to Chinatown for Pho a couple weeks ago with friends after we handed in our last Copywriting assignment.
Pho Hung.
The waiters here are 14-year old middle school boys who probably haven't hit puberty yet since they are shorter than me. Are they even legally allowed to work? But I praise them for getting a job at such a young age helenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11202887647631336124noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7932857428021773168.post-66575011919125379822011-05-01T03:02:00.000-04:002011-05-01T03:02:24.336-04:00what we had was real.Current Song: One Life One Love - Tension
Nicholas Sparks is a brilliant man; You will never forget your first love.
I found The Notebook (movie) on an USB as I was going through some old files that I had saved some time ago. It may be a fictional story but it was reminiscent of a past...
and so is WongFu's The Places We Should Have Gone...
and Strangers Again...
Don't ever answer:&helenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11202887647631336124noreply@blogger.com4