new habits

After staying in America for nearly one and a half year, I espied that I have developed some new habits. Here goes the list. 

1. I have to bring my laptop to college.

2. I have to browse shopping sites daily.

3. I love to listen to Korean songs.

4. I procrastinate frequently.

5. I have to listen to music even when I am taking a shower. (we have speakers in the bathroom) 

6. I love to eat vegetables.

7. I love to pay by debits cards instead of cash.

8. I stalk people in facebook.

9. I use vulgar words in different languages.

10. I love to take photos of objects in near distance.

One of my random photos

Smile. Love. Persevere.

diy green tea latte

I have been a huge fan of green tea. So recently, I have decided to buy Matcha instead of green tea bags. What is Matcha? Matcha is green tea in powdery form which is used for drinking as tea or used in recipes. Matcha consists of whole green tea leaves which are finely-milled into powder form. Therefore, technically I am consuming whole green leaves, which means that I do not need to waste any green tea leaves unlike tea bags which I will throw the tea leaves away.

I bought this starter kit from ebay. The kit consists of a 80g packet of Matcha, a bamboo chasen (whisk), and  a chashaku scoop. I was thrilled. Matcha tastes bitter but is alluring, and I enjoyed it very much. I tried to make my very own green tea latte too. 

This is the texture of Matcha.

I added hot water to the powder and whisked it.

Now I have the green tea base for my latte.

Next, I added warm milk to the base.

Ta-da! I made my very own green tea latte. I should steam and froth my milk. However, I do not have a frother. I am thinking to invest on a good one. Since I am just a beginner now, I was well satisfied with my green tea latte. I also added some honey to my latte for some extra sweetness. 

I sat back and enjoyed watching free online movie while sipping on my green tea latte. It was blissful enough for me to spend my Tuesday night. 

Smile. Love. Persevere.

some things never change

Back in 2009

Currently in 2011

As I scrolled through my photos, I just realized that I have two photos which have the exact same pose. My mouth was wide opened, and I was about to put food into my mouth. There are definitely differences between the two photos. It is an undeniable fact. I dyed my hair and cut it short. I put make up on. I was wearing a jacket. However, some things never change.

I still have a huge appetite, and I still love to eat. Period.

I still love chemistry. Period.

I still scream and yell for no reason.

I still love to read.

I still love to talk. 

I still love popiah, nasi lemak, roti canai, laksa, har mee, and the list goes on. 

I still love secondary school life.

I still love to be a treasurer. 

I still love to write notes and stick them on my door.

I still love to take long showers.

I still love to bake.

I still love to be a listener.

I still love to cry alone in my bedroom.

I still love to take long walks.

I still love to day dream. 

I still find difficulty in rejecting others. 

I still find it difficult to let go of something which hurt me whenever I thought about it.

I still love to be a perfectionist even though it is wearing me out.

I guess some things will never ever change no matter what because those things make me WengTze.

Smile. Love. Persevere.