Wednesday, January 30, 2008
Ladurée founded 1862 Paris
Sorry for the upsetting post peeps, i promise i wont do much of that again! *winks* thanku for u guys always caring for me, deeply touched! That's what keeps me going really, you know who you are!
Well shall hop onto more interesting stuf, to be exact, more mouthwatering stuf hahaha....remember i went on this Euro trip in June/July last year? Anyway, i was lucky enough to scoot by Paris walk on its soil and basically try to digest the amazing city in just a coupla days, not too bad i thought cruising on the tube as if i was a local. You have no idea how fast those old trains close, faster than u can say Wait!, Talk about being fast, sheesh...
Anyway, back to tha main topic, i managed to rummage through and locate a long time Parisian tea house/bakery favourite till now since 1862. Originally as a tea house, now situated in Paris as a restaurant and tea house. Their delicious macaroons are well most sought upon.
hahaaa when i first found it, without seeking the cost of how much it costed, i told myself i had to lug this home for my peeps to taste. Imagine when you can eat it right away fresh, even better! haha for those who had the chance to taste it, those were heavenly stuf. lemme show you some of the pastries that they make, argh thinking about it makes me drool..
Their most famous creations - Macaroons. They are crispy small cakes with a soft centre with flavours of the following:
The new flavour for autumn:Macaroon “Ruby Kiss” aroma of chocolate, berries and spices.
Flavours that are permanently available: Chocolate, Dark chocolate( the one that i bought), Vanilla, Coffee, Rose petal, Pistachio, Salted butter Caramel, Cherry amaretto, Raspberry, Orange blossom, Liquorice. Seasonal flavours : Lemon, Praline, Ice mint, Coconut, Chestnut, Grenadine.Special & temporary creations: Java Pepper - Apricot Ginger - Muscovado - Candyfloss - Havana - White amber - Indian Rose - Aniseed - Champagne - Orange Saffron - Lily-of-the-valley - Strawberry Poppy - Gingerbread - Rosanis
Till next time, im so gonna try alot of other flavours haha, pictures up there speak for themselves yeah!
well they even have created special heart shaped macaroons for Valentine's Day, gosh no wonder they call Paris a truely romantic place, with long histories of beautiful bakeries and restaurants!
For lovers all over the world. A little blessing for all of you in advance. Even though we cant taste them but felt from the heart just looking at them melts u! Heart strings and taste buds tugged yet?
"Please love me" heart shaped macaroons
Sorry guys to put you through this! :P i swear next time i either bring some back when i visit again or i become the sole distributor for Hong KOng, Australia and Singapore hahaha!
love nicole
1/30/2008 06:08:00 PM
Thursday, January 24, 2008
Dear diary
Dear diary;
Im sorry that u'll have to take the brunt of my anger, hope u will understand. I just cannot take this burden anymore, im so tired from years and years of this mental and physical torture. Thankyou for letting me speak my mind.
Why, sometimes i just dont understand why?
Why do you always have to put me down as one of your own Why do you always think that everything through your eyes is right Why do you think life is 1+1 = 2 alll the time Why do i need to be awaken in the middle of the night because you are drunk and shouting because of such a wreck you are Why do i need to protect and hide my belongings the night before i fly just so that they would stay intact Why do you have to make me loose all my relatives so that i wont have anyone close that i can turn to Why do you want me to have things go through you but than in the end i get negative feedback whatever it is, dont u understand that it what puts us all off from always telling you things Why do you put your anger and unhappiness ofthe past on me, let it out on me Why do you always think that there's only one way or the highway Why do u always think that i only know how to sqaunder money Why do you blame that we think of you that way when i have to call the police to find you when you are drunk Why do you have to talk about me to her without the door closed just so wanting me to hear when you can just say it to me? Why do you always have to think that ive always been a burden to you Why do you blame me for being in an international school Why do you not think about whether your actions have been mentally handicapping Why do you always want to make my life as difficult taking away things from me knowing that they are precious to me Why do you always want me to prove my existance isnt a waste of your money Why would you think that its in my best interest when you hear me sobbing Why do you think that even curing my sicknesses are a waste of your money Why do you always hurl personal attacks at me to vent your anger Why do you not understand that my health is detiorating mostly because of the stress that you give me why do you have to always make me be in such difficult positions when you ask me to carry out things when there are so many things in consideration. the house, moving, my life, my emotions are affected why as someone that has lived on this earth for decades not think about you are responsible for the consequences that you have brought upon yourself today. nobody but you Why are you such hard hearted why do i have to sit on my seat and jump when you shout, dont u know that i feel really scared why do havbe to put up with you throwing my stuff away and having food on the floor because you had a bad day. Why do you never think how much hurt you have caused me Why do you think that dictatorship actually works when ur world is falling apart Why are you never proud of me Why dont you have control over your life sometimes instead of blaming. "The apple never falls far from the tree"
i really want to scream and cry and do that all over again loud. but i cant. I cant do that infront of you or else i will be deemed by ungrateful and get alot more hell. so all i can do is to keep it all inside of me, so i cant sleep at night and my heart beats so fast because im just so angry that i keep on being put down, telling myself that because im not patient enough and you are someone that i cannot rebut because yo uare always right. please treat me as someone who has feelings and noone owes you the world. I want to get out of the army and not be enlisted.
I have so much hatred that i need to let it out to save myself from insanity. I want to be free from this, i just got better from having the stress pushed out from me. Instead of healing me you are putting me down again. Im so upset its eating me alive through all these years. Please let me heal from this, please i beg you.
Love Nic
love nicole
1/24/2008 10:01:00 PM
Saturday, January 19, 2008
"Had we enough world, and time"
I just finished reading my birthday present - An International bestseller *The Time Travellers Wife* given by my momma G, babe thanku so much for bestowing such a touching novel for me to read. Its been such a long time before the troubles of adulthood creeping in on me that i have really placed my mind into reading and finishing a book. This book is one of them.
The Time Travellers Wife By Audrey Niffenegger is really a love story of a man who has this rare genetical mutation that causes him to time travel to the past and the future. This makes him know what is going to happen and meet his future wife when she was only six!
I practically was like this third person sitting in a bubble at the scenes while reading this novel, experiencing his rare condition that makes Henry Detamble disappear whenever whereever leaving his clothes behind in a heap on the floor when he is scared, stressed, watching tv or during impt events Something that the wife Clare Abshire had to compromise and live with and the difficulty of getting pregnant while loosing 8 babies on the way...while trying to build a life with the woman that he loves and has practically known all his life travelling in time back when she was a child.
the suspense of this love story, thier joy when their only girl was born, thier despair and bewilderment whenever Henry disappeared and cry when u experience their pain througout their lives. This author can really do this, its awfully painful sometimes coz after u experience a tragic event with them especially during her 8 miscarriages, as if related to her u feel her loss and pain unable to conceive because of Henry's mutated DNA.
Their love for each other really transcends through worlds and time. A book that i recommend you to read to treasure and to reflect. A dedication of love through loss tested through worlds and time, a new pespective for people on earth now because time is really precious and simply not enough.
"Had we enough world, and time"
Argh im such a sucker for romantic love stories :P I can just be a total wreck *rolls eyes* not forgetting to mention, the one of the songs (instrumental saxaphone version) of my time blearing on my bloggie rite now comes from my ultimate favourite Japanese drama of all time - A long Vacation. For those who havent seen it, take a look at Cruncyroll, its beautiful as well...
I wanna watch the movie when it comes out in June/July 2008 i heard it would be coming out than. hee starring our Aussie Eric Bana and Rachel McAdams.
My next goal is to find another novel to read.
love nicole
1/19/2008 12:25:00 PM
Wednesday, January 16, 2008
Lladró
for those who really cant appreciate art, hmm maybe this might appeal to u a lil more, haha wanna share with u all Porcelain figurines from the Spanish company based in Valencia called Lladró. Some of you might of heard of the famous brand here or there. I used to read and scan through my vogue magazines everyday whenever i have time, didnt manage to do so in the last 2 years really, sometimes i ind that i just dont have the heart anymore to do things, but now its growing back stronger everyday.
These are some of my favourites from all the collections shown. I personally learnt and still love ballet which explains why i chose so many peices from the the ballet collection are just beautiful. On the website itself, you can scan it up close and have a look at thier faces, so exquisite and alot of expression shown through the delicately cut features though not Barbie like which were more forced and pointy.
Swan LakeRose ballet
Little Ballerina IIILove for Ballet
First Ovation (performance)
Little Ballerina I
The next few feature my personal favourites selected alot from different collections from the women, natureorchildren collections. There are alot more such as limited editions and also ones for special occasions, pretty nice i would say.
My Loyal Friend
A Warm Welcome
Forestland Encounter
Magic Forest
The Happiest Day
Unconditional Love
Welcome To The Family
You're So Pretty
A Mother's Love
My Sister, My Friend
My Little Sweetie
One For You, One for Me
Till now, the recipe to manufaturing of such beautiful figurines at Lladró are still an industry secret thus making their sculptures more priceless.
love nicole
1/16/2008 12:33:00 PM
Monday, January 14, 2008
a meaningful retreat
I should be working, but after handing in so many online resumes, not a single feedback, not to worry though, there's always an old saying - Every cloud has a silver lining, im being positive here. im finally realising those knee treatments EVERY single morning did do some good other than getting my body in check and deflam my knees from Rhuematism, those morning rides on the MTR from Diamond Hill to Kwai Chung station (40 mins) and me with my lovely bomber jacket (smiles) and cozy under my big black max & co. beanie made me enjoy 1 and a half novels - THe Five people that you meet in Heaven which was the third book tat made me tear in such a long time after favourites A Walk to Remember By Nicholas Sparks & A Little Princess By Frances Hodgson Burnett which i recommend is a must read. Now im finishing up this novel which was given to me as a bithday present from my momma G heheee called The time travellers Wife, a beautiful book, quite boring at first but the more i got addicted to it :) another must read because the plot is so unexpected.
This holiday to me is more like a time for me to have peace within myself, a retreat of some sort. Although maybe i should thank whoever is renovating their apartment downstairs since this week keeps on making me wiffing the smell of paint and alcohol, sheesh maybe those things are making me write more hahaha. Having to really think about my last year at university too, i really have to stop giving myself excuses and start acheiving. Time to buy super glue and borrow Josh's CEO chair and a bottle of medicine called perseverence and prayers to keep me going.
i havent written so much of my thoughts in one post before, except diaries, suddenly seems like my life is reviving things that i did from 2 years back when i wrote diaries and kept momentos and polaroids (my babe would know this of me *winks*) It's time for a come back now! And yeaaa keep on bugging people to get a skype account so that i can bother them, there are already a few victims MUAHAHHAHAHA, more to come..teeheeee (usual msn evil expression)
I just realised how much passion i have looking for new upcoming designers and brands that are just waiting to be discovered even though they have such a long history, look at how much we are missing out on the beautiful things in life *swoons* Just managed to bump into a frangrance brand which are considered novelty by the way called DEMETER which features a frangrance library. Recalling their unique frangrances just to name a few:
Chocolate chip cookie, Bulvgarian Rose, Gin and Tonic, Birthday cake, baby powder, laundromat, between the sheets, brownie, waffle cone, chocolate covered cherries, sex on the beach, fuzzy navel, vanilla cake batter, orange cream pop and my personal favourites - Honeysuckle and Gingerale. WOOFTIEEEE *drifts to scents* mannnz who can do without scents tell me tell me.....deary me hahaha i talk like an old socialite or even a granny who always smells like fresh ironed with flower smellls and sips tea with her pinky in the air! Babes go and check it out, alot of other little things that i found tooo today lurveeely, this is goin to become my job one day..... anyway enough my sweet smelling daydreams, wonder why i feel it so much stronger....hahha its St Valentine's is visiting soon again this year! Love is in the air lalalalala. Time to remember those who love you. Im so lucky and blessed this year that i have a special someone to think of on St Valentine's Day:)Thank you honey!
This is one of my favourite commercials of all time, the Rolex series, sporting various sports and creative arts that i think inspires not just people who want to be associated with such watches but people who want to get the best out of life. To all you people out there, don't give up just yet cause all you need is just some of these qualities.
Be inspired.......
History, elegance, passion, performance, precision, endurance, game, skill, strength, style, spirit. It's not just Rolex, it can be you too.
love nicole
1/08/2008 10:22:00 PM
the missy*
Nicole MOster
Currently employed by MontBlanc Boutique Melbourne
Graduated from the University of Queensland Business Management majoring in International Business.
my hearts*
Love.Elegance.Scents.Florals.
My charms.
Globetrotting around the world.
My babes and hunks
Smelling nice.
Soufflé, all French Desserts, fresh bread, Japanses cuisine
My homes HongKong, Australia
Orchids, Roses, Edelweiss, Peonies
SOund of Music, Pirates of the Carribean
Bunnies bunnies bunnies
Cuddly Forever Friends bears big and small
To Paris with him.
my crosses*
People who always have their head up in the clouds.
Plain meaness from the heart.
Currently.....*
Reading - Eckhart Tolle - A New Earth
my dreams*
Graduate
A ticket to globetrott Paris, France,Greek Islands, Europe with him
Elsa Peretti Letter cursive "n" pendent. Heart lock charms
Bang & Olufsen Speakers
An personalised photo Anya Hindmarch bag
Paiget G33U0036, G38U1900
Damier canvas Azur Alexandra wallet
small ring agenda in damier canvas or Ivoire epi leather
Eugenie Wallet in Ivoire Epi Leather
Speedy 30 in Damier Canvas in Azur
L'OCCITANE's shea butter and almond range
Lladró Porcelain
La Maison Goyard bags and diaries, passport holder in white print The allure brown K800i
Rose ballet
Love for Ballet
