146. Terrarium Workshop

I went to a terrarium making workshop and got to assemble my own terrariums.

(Left: choosing a little home for my plants | Right: patting in the foundation)

(Left: foundation done | Right: interior designing for my terrarium)

(Both: the end result)

(Left: first terrarium | Right: second terrarium)

(Left: second terrarium | Right: test tube plant)

Hopefully these will last a while. I don't have the best green thumb in the world, but the cacti I received two years ago is still alive and well despite not being watered since I first got it, so I guess that says something about my ability to raise succulents and desert plants, right?

145. 6 / 52 (2015)

This week's topic is Tool.

A camera is a tool for keeping memories.

An instax camera is a tool for keeping instant memories.

144. 5 / 52 (2015)

Week 5 is "Profile".

143. Food With Friends

At Hanok Korean Restaurant in Richmond.

(Both: my favourite part of a Korean restaurant is all the side dishes they give you)

(Left: fried chicken so good | Right: meat, meat, and more meat)

(Both: I think it was pork bone soup with potatoes)

142. 21st Birthday

Yesterday, I turned 21.

I was FaceTiming with my boyfriend, B, and starting at exactly midnight, the birthday wishes started coming in.

First, my roommate swung open the bedroom door and wished me a "Happy Birthday" and shortly after that I received a call from Sam, so I had to end the FaceTime to pick up. She called to say "Happy Birthday" as well and I was quite touched since no one ever called me at exactly midnight just to say that. I thanked her and I called B back.

And, of course, Facebook was doing its thing with the reminding its users who were friends with me that it was my birthday today and prompting them to send me some birthday wishes. So, thanks Facebook & Friends!

These are some of the presents that I got and I can say that everything was exactly what I wanted and more.

B came to pick me up and arrived with this gorgeous bouquet of roses and presents and then we headed off to Kintaro, which is my all time favourite restaurant for ramen.

(Left: gorgeous rose bouquet with baby's breath | Right: my usual - miso ramen with light soup and fat pork)

After Kintaro, we went back to my place and made desserts together! Recorded the whole process, so I just have to edit everything before posting it up. Making desserts together was a lot of fun! The star of the night was B's Canadian Trifle. At our usual dessert place that we go to, I always order the exact same thing, which is their English Trifle, and for my birthday I asked him to make it for me, and he did just that - and quite successfully might I add.

I had to separate the bouquet into two to fit into my milk jar vases. It turned out pretty good - hopefully they'll last for a while!

(Left: Rilakkuma pair from roommate J | Right: Rilakkuma cup from friend L)

Can you tell how much I love Rilakkuma? There is basically a couch dedicated to them and the family/collection will only continue to grow.

(Both: Ferrero Rocher from friend L #sharingiscaring)

Overall, it was a great birthday and I want to thank everyone for making my special day absolutely amazing!

On a side note, I just want to add that today is also a special day as it is my first time lighting a lighter and a candle without any help!

141. 4 / 52 (2015)

The topic for this week's 52 Weeks of Drawing challenge is Four-Legged Friend.

A mix of real people and a fragment of my imagination. Some are based off of my friends, some strangers, and some just make-believe friends.

141. Review Session for January

Reviewing my list of to-do's for the New Year (based off of my 2015 resolutions here).

1. Don't be like a firecracker. On one hand, it's been going somewhat well, but on the other hand, it's not easy - especially when your neighbours are monkeys and giants from Jack and the Beanstalk.
2. Be nice. Check, check, and check! Helped people with directions (not voluntarily of course since it seems like I somehow attract them like honey), volunteered to take care of school club business, and held in stress.
3. Work hard, play harder. Still working on the "play hard" part of this goal.
4. Exercise and lose some weight. Well, I did manage to keep to an exercise routine (except when I wasn't feeling well, of course) where it lasted around half an hour with stretching and the 7-Minute Workout.
5. Step out of my comfort zone. At every single club event. Especially the most recent one where I had to dance in front of a crowd for a performance with two other girls - when I can't even dance.
6. Forgive and forget. I cleared my Facebook block list - I think that says something.
7. Cross something off my bucket list. Hopefully soon!
8. Conquer one fear. Like I said before, and I'll say it again - baby steps.
9. Phone is friend, not food. Okay, maybe I need a bit more work in this area. I mean, it's hard not to whip out your phone when you want to Instagram some food pictures, right? #food
10. Speak quieter and nicer. Yes. When I'm with people I don't know. But trying.
11. Have patience. Another yes - I kept my stress in!
12. Eat Clean. Uhh, maybe not today's... or yesterday's lunch/dinner. Baby steps, again.

It's alright - I've got eleven months left to go to conquer everything on this list!

140. Raindrops On Roses

And whiskers on kittens,
Bright fountain waters and warm scarves-a-bundle,
White feathered seagulls fishing for breakfast,
These are a few of UBC's things.

(Both: Observing fellow students from up above)

(Left: "the hills are alive with the sound of... delicious food calling" | Right: Stairs near the Music Building)

(Left: Sky & Branches | Right: Tree stumps in front of a sustainable building)

(Left: reminded me of an Emily Carr painting | Left: Stairs = Leg Day)

(Left: a big UBC $ign | Right: crows crowded community)

(Both: Irving K. Barber Library)

(Left: abstract art at Buchanan A | Right: study space at Koerner Library)

(Left: Math building across the street | Right: Because people can walk on water)

(Both: sunset skies)

(Left: Totem pole | Right: Glass ceillings!!)

(Both: Roses are Red)