Hello Again

I realize this post is looong overdue- I cannot believe that it's been almost a year since my last update.  :(  It's been a crazy year, with many ups and downs and many, many changes. I'm not sure if they're good or bad.. But who really knows, only time will tell.  In the meantime, I'll just keep moving forward!

Recently, I started using Instagram and... it's great!  I never really got into the hype before, but now I realize what a mistake that was.  I love how easy it is to upload and keep track of all the pictures I take.  (I take way too many, oops!)  Here are some pictures from the past few days:

coffee and toast for breakfast // selfie before heading out // coffee beans

+ red wine sangria // beer tasting // nails for the week

++ 3 pictures of Teddy being adorable!

For more pictures, check out and follow my updates on instagram!  tiffiemonster@instagram


That's it for now- Hope to update soon with more pictures of food and other adventures! 

"I just came to say hello, hello"

Just a quick post to say hello- hope you guys are all having an awesome week!  I've been pretty disconnected from my computer for the past few days because I've been bogged down by schoolwork and studying.  And web surfing on the computer is such a time suck.   But I will be "back" after this week is done!

By the way, I'm so glad that it is finally warm enough to wear maxi dresses because that's what I'll be wearing most of the summer!  They're so comfy and easy. :)  Although possible downside is when you wear them with heels- you could possibly end up with a broken nose if/when you face plant.

  

PS:  Thanks for the comments- will be visiting your lovely blogs this weekend!

Photo Diary: Week of May 14th

I hope everyone is having an awesome week- with lots of sun!  I've actually been procrastinating on this picture-heavy post.  I love taking pictures but I really, really dislike the process of picking out the good ones.  I guess that's one of the downfalls of taking so many pictures.  O well, that won't stop me.. Are you ready for the pictures?  :D

Baking is so relaxing and it's a great way to spend a lazy afternoon.  Minus the part where I have to wash the dishes and clean up the mess I've made.  My sister and I have decided that after we retire, we will open up a bakery together!  I'll bake and she'll wash the dishes :P

 

May 15:  Surprise birthday dinner with friends at Charcoal Steakhouse.  It was my first time trying this restaurant- it was okay, not sure if I'll be back though! The pictures are a little blurry due to the low light conditions at the restaurant.  :(

The apps were probably my favourite part of the meal- Calamari and Bruschetta.  

Entree- 8 oz. prime rib (top) vs. 16 oz. prime rib (bottom)...  The sweet potato fries were really good!

Birthday cake from Cake Box.  

May 16:  Birthday dinner at Red Lobster.  Apparently I really like this place because I've celebrated two birthdays here within the past 2/3 years!  The food was great, as usual :)  When faced with the decision between having one large lobster tail or two smaller ones- choose two!  We ordered a plate with one large and one with two small and the small ones tasted much better, in my opinion.   

Hanging out at Whole Lot-a Gelata.  I haven't been here since second year of university- that's three years ago!  It still tastes amazing- will definitely be coming here regularly all summer! 

And of course, not a week goes by without some pho noodles...- twice this week.   

...or fast food.  I hope studying burns calories...

And then I finished off my week with some extra large dumplings- they call them king dumplings.  They're so yummy, I could eat them every day!  :)