Tuesday, December 1, 2015

21 things I learned before turning 22



Being that there is still an hour left before my 22nd birthday is over, I thought I would do something different and share a bit of my take on this crazy thing called life. 

Here are the 21 things I learned before 22.
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Friends come and go, but family will always be there for you.

Things won't always go according to plan, but they have ways of working themselves out.

Change is inevitable.

Dwelling on the past leads to nowhere.

Time heals.

Positivity makes a world of a difference.

Breakfast for dinner is a glorious thing.

Everything is temporary.

Love hurts, but it also hurts not to love.

Moderation is key.

Everyone moves at their own pace in life.

Crying doesn't mean you're weak.

Making to do lists can help get things done quicker.

Your life is shaped by your choices, your experiences, and the friends you keep.

Mom is always right.

The world can be a cruel and ugly place.

The right choices are sometimes the hardest to make.

Beauty is subjective. 

A college degree doesn't guarantee a high-paying job.

Being an adult isn't as fun and glamorous as it seems.

The little things in life can bring the most joy.

Thursday, December 12, 2013

Twenty.


Last night, my family and I went to the city to celebrate my 20th birthday. The restaurant, Ton Kiang, was definitely on the fancier side of the restaurants that we usually go to.

We started with one of the roasted specialities, Peking Duck with Steamed Buns (Half)

Green onions, cucumber, roasted duck, and special sauce between a steamed bun

Maw Fish and Crab Meat Soup is in the back 

Shanghai Dumplings, Xiao Long Boa, with meat filling to satisfy my dim sum craving

My dad's personal favorite: Clams with Black Bean Sauce


Shrimp with Glazed Walnuts

Ton Kiang Special Seafood Clay Pot

Lastly, Chestnut Cake from Sheng Kee Bakery. They have the BEST Asian cakes!