Dreaming Out Loud

Dreams 

A series of images, ideas, emotions, and sensations occurring involuntarily in the mind during certain stages of sleep or a wild fancy or hope; as defined in the dictionary.

Everybody has dreams, whether big or small. As cliché as this may sound, I was raised by both my parents to dream big and to never stop believing and because of that, I choose to do so without abandon. 

Here are a few of my dreams: 

1. TRAVEL THE WORLD!

Paris, France

The city of love, said to be one of the best cities in the world. Where they have the best macarons and chocolate croissants, I hear. Ahh, I just can't wait to try them first hand. <3

Tokyo, Japan

Japanese food & culture + my favourite, cherry blossoms. Need I say more?

Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis), Iceland

Who wouldn't want to see a beautiful sight such as this?

Those or not necessarily my top three places, but are definitely places on my never ending bucket list. 

2. PUT UP MY DESSERT CAFE!

For all you readers who don't really know me, I aspire to become a pastry chef and my dream is to put up my own dessert cafe entitled 'Enchanted Desserts'. 

 I actually already do sell cupcakes now and you can click *here* for more details and maybe like the page if you want? :)

3. BECOME FIT!

This blog entry is after all entitled 'Dreaming Out Loud'. Every girl dreams of having a body like these Victoria Secret models. I know that we shouldn't be influenced by all the media, but I just can't help but wish I could find the motivation to work hard and be as fit as them. 


Well, a girl can only dream right? :)


I'd like to end this post with my favourite line from one of my favourite poems, Invictus. 


"I am the master of my fate:
I am the captain of my soul."


These are just a few of my endless list of dreams. What're YOUR dreams? Big or small. I'd love to hear them! So be sure to leave a comment down below. <3 

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Kindred in Kaohsiung

The best times happen when you least expect them. I went to Taipei not knowing what to expect, armed with just my curiosity and zealous desire to experience the world. I came home not just with a trove of goodies, but a treasure of memories after bonding with my Mama Bernie. 


Honestly, I was a bit nervous before going because we've never really gotten the chance to bond before so I didn't know what to say, what we'd talk about, etc. but as time came I found myself not even having to try at all. 


Everything went great and conversations flowed without much effort. With her, things were just more interesting because I felt like everything she said had a bit of wisdom to it. It felt good to know that she believed in me so much and that there were a lot of things that interested us both. 

Meet my Mama Bernie!  

I always love when Japanese restaurants that have this kind of setting because it feels authentic. 

I loved the play of interior from wood to glass! It gave the place more character. 

I'd suggest you all to try this restaurant if and when you visit Kaohsiung, IF you do know how to read and speak chinese. Luckily, we had a local dine with us. 

I literally stopped and stared for seconds.. Rainbows always amuse me!

Our first appetizer.

Followed by the salad. 

Tempura! My favourite. :") (Still an appetizer)

I really loved their presentation!

I love Orange Chicken. Especially the one from Panda Express! Well, this was obviously served in a different way. This was their own version of Orange Chicken.

The fish dish my grama ordered. :)

Just when I thought after the main dish was over, there came more...

Absolutely loved how this place was so zen!

Outfit of the day:

Tank top: Bazaar - Cardigan: Mango - 

Skirt: Target - Flats: H&M - Shades: F21

I wasn't expecting much from this restaurant when we first entered but after seeing how they plated everything and after tasting all the dishes served to us, I was really impressed. Definitely quality over quantity. :) 

The quote I think that is most perfect for this entry is:

"No expectations; No disappointments."

Coincidentally it actually is my laptops background at the moment.

Thank you for such a pleasant and fruitful trip, Mama Bernie! Cheers to more soon. :) I love you to the moon and back! <3

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