1. 18 May



    Glenasmole

    Friday, after someone ditched the lab early, we decided to go hiking. I’m making a list of the hills/mountains/valleys that we’ve climbed/hiked/walked through. Trying to do as much as possible, before we get too busy with other things. So, a Friday afternoon off means a trip to the nearest mountain - Dublin Mountain.

    We ended up going to Glenasmole instead. Got lost a bit, before we found the place.

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    The start of our ramble:

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    I love these little yellow men, guiding us through the trails. We met other walkers along the way. A girl told us that there’s a really beautiful place up ahead, if we press on a bit. What I really like about this place is that people are really friendly and open. We met Tom, who overlooks the whole land and he showed us the path to take and the way back. Very tech savvy as well, as he told us to get the Map my Walk app for our next walk. Not only that, he also proudly showed a picture of the most amazing rainbow over this lake

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    We finally moved on…

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    Past fields of retired horses

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    And amazing trees

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    Which reminded me of Totoro :)

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    ^_^

    Sebastian tagged along.

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    We ended up walking + climbing 18km. It didn’t feel that far though. Maybe it’s due to the fact that I stopped every few steps, marveling at the expanse of nature unfolding before my eyes. Everything’s beautiful, mashaAllah.

    Starving from our trip, we stopped by Tamara for a dinner of steamed seabass with ginger, mushrooms & chili and a huge serving of king prawn salad. I was nearly falling asleep on the table, when the waitress came with two amazing sundaes “It’s on the house!” Well, well.. that made my day, alhamdulillah. (Aimee was just reminiscing about McD’s sundae prior to getting dinner…)

    We reached home nearing midnight, spent. I can’t wait for the next outing! We’re thinking Wicklow Mountain next…

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  2. 18 May


    I spotted this huge tree while out walking. And totoro - could not resist ^_^

    I spotted this huge tree while out walking. And totoro - could not resist ^_^

     

  3. 18 May


    made another one. This is for Grasshopper.

    made another one. This is for Grasshopper.

     

  4. 17 May


    This is Cheri, the middle cat. Not as naughty as Skippy, not as reserved as Girlmok. Playful and lovable lil Cheri. 

    This is Cheri, the middle cat. Not as naughty as Skippy, not as reserved as Girlmok. Playful and lovable lil Cheri. 

     

  5. 16 May


    This saucer (and a cup) was given to me by the nurses in RCH as a goodbye gift. I ended up doodling some mini totoros, susuwatari and a few misshapen kodamas.  I found a new art shop in Dublin - Evans Art Supplies. There’s a treasure trove of acrylic colours, pens, canvases, glitters and all manner of awesome things at wholesale prices, And they give student discounts too! I asked and they didn’t bother to check my student ID (ku masih muda hahah). I have in my possession, some Posca pens, PVA glue and a Sharpie. Love!

    This saucer (and a cup) was given to me by the nurses in RCH as a goodbye gift. I ended up doodling some mini totoros, susuwatari and a few misshapen kodamas. 

    I found a new art shop in Dublin - Evans Art Supplies. There’s a treasure trove of acrylic colours, pens, canvases, glitters and all manner of awesome things at wholesale prices, And they give student discounts too! I asked and they didn’t bother to check my student ID (ku masih muda hahah). I have in my possession, some Posca pens, PVA glue and a Sharpie. Love!

     

  6. 13 May


    Le Carrousel de Lancelot.

    Le Carrousel de Lancelot.

     

  7. 13 May


    Taking a walk through the park. 

    Taking a walk through the park. 

     

  8. 13 May


    The lovely Amee made a sakura-shaped, green tea flavoured + azuki bean birthday cake :) I will miss all the dinners, outings, gatherings, cooking, movie nights, sleepovers and everything once they leave… Thank you for everything :)

     

  9. 11 May


    Around and across Ireland: The journeys we took over the years. I’m going to miss this place once I leave. Not sure yet when I will leave, so, I’ve been making videos of things and places and whatnot. 

    In other news, I am finally 23 XD kahkah

     

  10. 28 Apr


    “Hey, stand in front of the Minnies and pretend I’m taking your picture” said Grasshopper to me.

    “Hey, stand in front of the Minnies and pretend I’m taking your picture” said Grasshopper to me.

     

  11. 28 Apr


    I’ve just noticed that there was someone looking back… O_o

    I’ve just noticed that there was someone looking back… O_o

     

  12. 28 Apr


    Paris Bakery - I’ve heard so much about this place. Nice things. But. All my orders came back wrong. Calamari became salad calamari. I asked for a mocha and received a cappuccino  What made it worse was that the waitress insisted that it’s mocha… (-___-) She was a tad rude, nearly throwing down the napkin at poor Amy’s mom. We came to the conclusion that the she was having a really bad day since she had to work on a Saturday, on top of breaking up with her bf and the dreaded pms kicking in. Or maybe something worse had taken place prior to all this. Poor thing. ~~~ Good things: The other waitresses and waiters seemed nice and helpful enough though.  There’s a huge window where you can peer into the kitchen and see them at work, making choux pastries and other sweet dishes.  I like the wooden table. hmmm.. I didn’t get any D + V. 

    Paris Bakery - I’ve heard so much about this place. Nice things.

    But.

    All my orders came back wrong. Calamari became salad calamari. I asked for a mocha and received a cappuccino  What made it worse was that the waitress insisted that it’s mocha… (-___-) She was a tad rude, nearly throwing down the napkin at poor Amy’s mom. We came to the conclusion that the she was having a really bad day since she had to work on a Saturday, on top of breaking up with her bf and the dreaded pms kicking in. Or maybe something worse had taken place prior to all this. Poor thing.

    ~~~

    Good things:

    The other waitresses and waiters seemed nice and helpful enough though. 

    There’s a huge window where you can peer into the kitchen and see them at work, making choux pastries and other sweet dishes. 

    I like the wooden table.

    hmmm..

    I didn’t get any D + V. 

     

  13. 24 Apr


    Magnolia in St. Stephen’s Green :)

    Magnolia in St. Stephen’s Green :)

     

  14. 24 Apr


    Bits of happiness in… - Nutella tart made by my sister- Good company- Waking up to the sound of the river- and birds- Getting a friendly garda on the phone- Finding old, forgotten pictures- The first scoop of peanut butter from a newly opened jar- Fresh laundry- A harp played on a busy street corner- Finding an adorable stray cat named Plum Burata Happy Birthday Amy :)

    Bits of happiness in…

    - Nutella tart made by my sister
    - Good company
    - Waking up to the sound of the river
    - and birds
    - Getting a friendly garda on the phone
    - Finding old, forgotten pictures
    - The first scoop of peanut butter from a newly opened jar
    - Fresh laundry
    - A harp played on a busy street corner
    - Finding an adorable stray cat named Plum Burata

    Happy Birthday Amy :)

     

  15. 19 Apr


    I was unable to sleep last night. After looking through my acrylics-paints-brushes box, I happily started my first painting of the year. April! That’s nearly half a year gone without doing anything.  ~~~ I had a walk through St Stephen’s Green and there are cherry blossoms there still :) Not much, but still.  ~~~ PS. The mural is amazing :) and my feet hurt from walking too much in not-broken-into-yet-shoes 

    I was unable to sleep last night. After looking through my acrylics-paints-brushes box, I happily started my first painting of the year. April! That’s nearly half a year gone without doing anything. 

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    I had a walk through St Stephen’s Green and there are cherry blossoms there still :) Not much, but still. 

    ~~~

    PS. The mural is amazing :) and my feet hurt from walking too much in not-broken-into-yet-shoes