Tuesday, December 28, 2010

a walk in the park


Spent part of my afternoon walking at a park in Mountain View with my parents. I enjoyed the sceneries and it was a pleasant walk! Because it was sunny, I got to capture the sun light in my photos.














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I am currently reading a good novel called Norwegian Wood by Haruki Murakami. I find his style of writing very beautiful. The story is filled with nostalgia, and although there is not much resemblance between my life and those of the main characters', I feel moved by the tragedies and happiness in their lives.

Friday, December 24, 2010

balloon bath









I've been wanting to do something like this for a while! Just got a tripod today for $17 and surely put it to good use, hehe! 

Skytrain station


Caught a glimpse of the sunset as I was heading towards the Vancouver airport.  



I am back in San Jose, CA, at my parents' place. A sunny day today, currently 15°C.

Wednesday, December 22, 2010

Gastown at night


Walked along the pretty streets of Gastown on Sunday night. It was nice seeing holiday lights everywhere!







Monday, December 20, 2010

Christmas Market


Sally and I went to check out the German Christmas Market in Vancouver downtown today!

Vancouver Christmas Market. 


Christmas balls.
I don't know if they are hand-made or what, but I really like how shiny and colourful they all looked. 


Zooming-in on the details...


Fruit-looking soaps.
They looked really real! I bought some for my friend in Ottawa. 


The Swiss raclette booth.
I thought of my housemate, Sarah, when I saw this. She is currently in Switzerland, probably eating this with her family!


A little wooden toy. I like this one cause it had little gingerbread men on it.


Little decorations.
I think they were made out of metal because they were quite heavy.


These were chocolates.


Sally and I under a huge candy-cane!


Sunday, December 19, 2010

illuminate


Finally finished my last exam and handed in my last paper yesterday!!
Later last night, I went to my friend's (Bob's) work party and had an awesome time! Ate so much good food and my friend was really fun to hang-out and talk with. I also met his co-worker and their "dates". Lots of cool people!  

Here are a few pictures I took at the party. 










Location: Vancouver Fairmont Hotel 
(a fancy place!!) 

Saturday, December 4, 2010

ice cream dessert


An amazing ice cream dessert that Sarah and I tried out tonight at this Afghan/Indian/Tibetan restaurant called East is East!

Eastern Ecstasy: rice pudding & gulab jaman, topped with kulfi

Mmm, mmm, good!

Friday, December 3, 2010

hello Fanyi.



A chat with a good ol' friend on a Thursday evening while eating a dragon fruit!