Day 5 - Exploring Phase

I think I've got the town down pretty well now. I even know alternate routes places! The giddy exploring phase is fading and we're locking on to areas we like, especially the less-touristy ones haha. The man who runs the B&B we're staying at is treating us very nicely too, pointing us towards more local spots that tourists don't really frequent. 

Here are some of my favorite shots from around town (check out my Tumblr for more frequent posting of pictures)

Beer is cheaper than water

My medieval feast plate :)

Holiday Tradition: Baking Marathon

Every year my family descends upon my father's house in what I call "the family invasion." They come on the 27th, and, in honour of that, I spend all Boxing Day baking goodies so we have something to munch on (we're a big family).
This year I made scones and cinnamon rolls from family recipes, and then molasses cookies (the soft ones) from a nightmare of a recipe that I will NEVER repeat, and, finally, these deliciously different German cookies called "pfeffernusse," (you can find lots of recipes for them on the internet; that's where I found one).
I literally had mountains of baked goods by the end of it.

Just one of my mountains 

The pfeffernusse take longer to make, but they're fun to make,
and so yummy!!!!

I had lots of compliments tonight on my baking, and it was certainly a delicious night because, in addition to all my hard work, my father made homemade bread, seafood chowder, and beef stew.
I love Christmas eating!!

Lime Criminal

I tried out one of my new eyeshadows and one of my new lipsticks last week for my friend's going away dinner/night out.

Lime Criminal in the corner, by LimeCrime, then various others*

Airborne Unicorn lipstick by LimeCrime

The night was a blast, we went out for Thai food at Baan Thai (above I Love Sushi on Blowers, if you're from Hali), which was so delicious -- you should go try the lettuce rolls!! Then we went to Yukyuks for a comedy night. Two of the guys from Picnicface (Mark and Andy) were up and I actually cried all my make up off from laughing too hard.
  
*e/s: purple one by Make Up Forever (can't remember the number), pink "Stars n' Rockets" by MAC, and Soft Force as a highlight, also by MAC. Mascara and eyeliner were drugstore finds.

IMU-Things

I took yesterday off because I was super wiped after being called in to work all weekend. I made it a recoup day and spent it with Northern Belle. It ended up being a day of getting back to things I've missed - including her.
Here are the four main things I'm glad I had back in my life yesterday.


Pretty Make-up
Since ordering my Lime Crime make-up the other day (which I'm still eagerly checking my mailbox for), I realised how long it had been since I put any effort into doing my eyeshadow. Working full time means I wear no make-up during the week, and on the weekend I rarely did more than black, or a smokey eye at most. I missed my colourful lids! I missed my MAC and my Lime Crime.



Proper Sushi Dates
Since school ended, I haven't had proper sushi dates like I used to. Having our sewing studio on Spring Garden led to lots of quick sushi dashes when sewing became too stressful. Since then, I've been getting my fix by eating Sobeys sushi at work, but it's not even close to Hamatchi House, where we went yesterday and had wonderful sushi on real plates, instead of in plastic boxes.



The Beach!!!
I can't believe how long I went without going to the beach! It's just obscene. The walk yesterday was superb, even though I did leave my swim suit in the car (it was pretty windy). Being at the beach yesterday has got me super pumped for my coming camping trips, all of which revolve around beaches. Successful summer, here I come!









Last But Not Least:
Indulging My Inner Goth
As I said before, I can't seem to kill it. So yesterday when it nearly exploded with black joy at these shoes, I decided to appease it. And it brought me great happiness. Really, just look at them. Fantastic. I can't wait to wear them downtown this Saturday for my birthday =]

(Iron Fist - Wolfbeater Platform Heels)