The early month of June were tensed up, but began with moods of anticipation after periods of exam fever.
Results to be concerned over.
But saved with contentment that guaranteed my future endeavour.
And then there was a fuss about house moving.
Sold utensils and gave-away bits and pieces, we're almost left with nothing.
Luckily our dwelling in London was a saviour while waiting,
For our new apartment in Glasgow where we're staying.
So much time were spent on high heels searching.
To suit the long gown in mix & matching.
Then there's this killer Karen Millen perfect for marching.
Down the dance floor where Chris & I were dancing.
Kilts, tartans and smart suit piling.
Chris got 'skirt-uplifted' but he was still smiling :)
3 course meal was stomach filling.
What else could beat my beautiful classmates when there's the time for photoshooting.
The Ceilidh band started and we were busy tapping,
Our feet on the dance floor doing Scottish Ceilidh dancing!
Now let the picture do the talking,
As I ran out of ideas of this rhyming.
Venue: MacDonald Cardrona Hotel & Golf Course, Peebles
Starter:
Smooth Blend Chicken Liver Parfait with Red Onion Marmalade & Oatcakes
As we're no big fan of chicken liver, there were some reserved tasting for this starter. But I love the combination of the oatcakes and onion marmalade.
Main Course:
Breast of Free Range Chicken with Spring Onion, Bacon Skirlie & Red Wine Sauce
Desserts:
Trio of Chocolate Mousse with Cherry Compote & Chantilly Cream
Strawberry Cheesecake with Chantilly Cream & Strawberry Sauce
we prefer this sweetheart to the chocolate mousse :)
Tea & Coffee after dinner
What's a party without wines & some shooters? Let's celebrate :)
Highlights
p/s: would not be able to update my blog as frequent, as we'll be occupied most of the time when my parents arrive here in Glasgow for the Graduation! Hope to share more stories of the days when we visited Sugar Bean recently (the foodies based in Cardiff)! Stay tune k :)
The Graduation Party
Graduation
Finally....
After all these years of yearning and learning...
I'm a Master of Pharmacy Degree holder! woohoo.....!
Attended the Graduation Ball a day after results are out and it was a blast. truly.
Chris in kilt. His Prince Charlie outfit ;) Love his tartan!Chris and I will be shifting to London tomorrow morning for the time being and will be back to Glasgow in time for my GRADUATION!
Will keep updating when I'm back!
More pics on the ball next, with many pretty people around :) If time allows.. ;P
I felt so grown-up now. A pharmacist. Sounds good.
and... I'll be returning to Malaysia for good 2 months later! Miss home soooo much! esp my family and friends!
fellow floggers, be prepared to come out makan-makan with me... wheee..
Rumours Kopitiam @ Bath Street
Being boundless from exams and studying are such a relieve and at the same time, there's a feeling of emptiness somehow. Hours spent on studying then were replaced by loitering around Glasgow's shopping streets, lazing around at home and stressing ourselves up for trip planning. Extremely thrilled that exam is all over, bitting nails with rhythm & anxiously waiting for an all pass result.
However, packing belongings is no fun at all. Room loaded with unnecessary properties which I treated as treasures is another serious problem. Nonetheless, I can't wait to be home! And soon, we'll be welcoming the arrival of our juniors!
Meanwhile, why not indulge on some good food?!
This place do offer some home-like treats if you're homesick or when you can't withhold the sudden crave of Malaysian delicacies............
From Scot natives to folks from Asia traveling in Glasgow, RUMOURS KOPITIAM had somehow built a strong reputation in Scotland embracing Malaysia's delectable well-known dishes. Other than being featured on the HIT LIST in Glasgow's dining places, they gained the Bronze Award for Asian Restaurant's Chef of the Year in the Scottish Chef Award. Thus, we can assure ourselves :)
Starters Platter
Hainan Style Chicken Rice
Singapore Laksa (Curry Noodles)
Roti Canai
Kam Heong Udon
Thai Style Fried Rice
Pearl Milk Tea (Bubble Tea)Rumours Kopitiam
Malaysian 'Cafe Style' Restaurant
21 Bath Street
Glasgow
Tel: 0141 353 0678
Business Hours: 11.30am - 10.30pm
I bet my juniors would love this place... a lot :)
Breakfast & Beer
We woke up one morning greeted by bright sunny day in Glasgow.
One morning was spent on some healthy Scottish Farmhouse Breakfast...
(£3.50 for large, £1.99 for smaller portion)
Hot Chocolate for £1.10
Another morning was spent on meaty dishes of Ale Steak Pie (£3.99) and a giant classic beef burger accompanied with chilled Carling beer (about £6.50 for burger and beer). Brunch to be precise.
Yeap. It happened at Lauders.
We just adore breakfast and beer here.
the man & his breakfastLauders Bar
76 Sauchiehall Street
Glasgow
G2 3DE
Tel: 0141 332 9690
and.....
Chris got me this cute Momiji doll! (hmm... perhaps I should start a collection).
You can visit their official website HERE
Momiji are block dolls bagged with a touch of femininity in the world of cool collectibles. I would now love to take a bow and say konichiwa to these cute dainty dolls. This is a cute collection of message-bearing friendship dolls from the land of the rising sun. I just love these hand-painted Japanese beauties that are set to take over the desks of designer doll fans. FYI, hidden inside every doll, there is a tiny folded card for your own secret message! I think I just found a new hobby.
I can't wait for exams to be over soon.
We're craving for another exciting holiday so badly! :)
Qua Italia @ Ingram Street
Heavy downpour dictated Glasgow most days last week. The cheerful spring was greeted by chilly times and dark sky in the midst of an exam month. Much better now, I hope Mr.Sunny will continue shining upon us, beating away my most hated rainy days.
Chris was having his day off on Saturday, so we decided to head out for a walk and grab some lunch. It started raining a little and we didn't bother much. Stopped by Oniel's and it was jam-packed with people! A match... no wonder. Didn't manage to get a seat, off we went out to greet the heavy rain this time. Kudos to my broken umbrella.
Hand in hand, we basically pak-tor-ed in the rain. *romantic song in the background* Did I mentioned I hate the rain? nevermind. The rain washed us to Ingram Street, which is awfully nearby, into Qua, after several let-downs from the cafes loaded with people glueing themselves there to watch football.
Qua, is an Italian restaurant, literally means HERE in Italian according to one of the staff. We were the only customers that moment. Ingram street and the streets nearby are populated with Italian restaurant and they are somehow... handy ;P and reasonable priced (especially lunch).
We settled down for their express lunch menu (£4.95) and also another lunch set offering an appetizer and a main course for £7.95.
Nothing beats a glass of hot chocolate for £1.95 after wrestling with a heavy cold rain ;P
I'm such a boring person and I can order hot chocolate all the time.
express lunch menu - £4.95
Risotto with mushroom and cream
The first scoop of risotto with melted cheese was delicious, but it tasted salty after that. Nonetheless Chris loved it.
Lunch Set Menu - £ 7.95:
Mozzarella Fritta
Golden fried breaded mozzarella fingers served with tomatoes and chilli sauce. This was very ordinary. Just cheese.
Penne alle Cozze
Penne paste in sauce of Scottish west coast mussels, fresh tomatoes, mixed herbs, garlic & chilli peppers. This serving was weighed down with mussels. I counted. A total of 16 mussels overwhelming this plate of pasta.
By the way, we were seated on an elevated wooden floor, looking over the counter and several exquisite seats below. You can request to seat at the top floor too. Seating nearby the window, stretching our views out to the wet streets made us feel even warmer. I love Chris having days-off from work! Saviour from my constant worry syndrome during exam times.
Qua Italia
68 Ingram Street,
Glasgow, G1 1EX
Tel: 0141 552 6233
