For those of you who know me, know that I am a HUGE Red Velvet fan.  For those of you who don’t or didn’t know… well now you do! Thanks to my lovely sister, I’ve been craving Red Velvet practically 24/7 and thus I decided for one of my goals this summer is to find the BEST Red Velvet Cupcake there is in Toronto.  Yes, I am in Toronto.. YAY! Eventually I will broaden my horizon to more than just Toronto.

And thus my adventure to finding the best Red Velvet Cupcake begins….

I guess I should really say what I look for in a cupcake.  For starters, I look for the moistness of a cupcake.  If the cupcake is dry, than the cake batter will be all crumb-like and will leave you wanting to have a drink of water.  Of course than there is the cream cheese icing.  I’m not an expert in cream cheese icing, therefore  my preference isn’t very high. The extra bonuses are the presentation of the cupcake.  Mind you, I’m not very picky with my cupcake because all I look forward to is eating! Hahahaha…. but considering I AM looking for the BEST Red Velvet out there… than I guess I’m going to have to set SOME standards. 

First up, PRAIRIE GIRL BAKERY!!!

Location: Victoria & King St.

Before heading into Prairie Girl, I have read some mixed reviews about their cupcakes.  But to be honest, you never know how good a cupcake is until you try it yourself. With that said, I really did like their Red Velvet Cupcake. It was nice and moist.  Not too dry and definitely did not leave me wanting to take a drink after.  The Cream Cheese Icing was also just as good; rich in texture. Bonus points for the size of the cupcake… got to admit it was pretty big! And the box.. it just TOO cute!! Love! On a scale of 1-5 I’d give Prairie Girl Bakery a 4! YAY! 

Funny Story: As I was trying to lift the cupcake out of the box, the whole topping came off. So initially all I ate was the creamcheese icing and a really thin layer of the red velvet. At fist glance, anyone who were to walk by, would’ve thought that all I was eating was the icing! Mmmmm…. delish!

The next place we went to was… The Sweet Escape Patisserie

Location: The Distillery

Presentation-wise, the Sweet Escape was cute.  Of course we chose to eat it at the place, so no box required. Cake-wise, I thought the cupcake was more on the dry side. Luckily I was sharing, so I didn’t feel as if I had to drink every 10 seconds.  The icing was pretty good.  I like the extra sprinkles!  

With that said, from a scale of 1-5: 3.

I guess that is all for now…. until next time enjoy, indulge and happy eating!

It’s been almost five months and usually by now, I have a habit of jumping into another relationship.

Normally I would think this is a huge accomplishment, however I’m usually not the type of girl that would go up to a guy and start up a conversation.  The guy usually does it and then it takes me awhile to realize what he’s doing and then thats when I become interested.  So considering that I’ve been cooped up at home due to my oral surgeries and school hasn’t made it any easier, I haven’t been out much to interact with the real world.  I haven’t even been able to interact with my close friends for that matter.   Anywho, as I was saying, since I’ve been lacking on the socializing side, there doesn’t seem to be much room for dating.  So yes, I would LOVE to give myself a pat on the back and go “you go girl!” I can’t. There’s just too many things going on in my life right now that I haven’t been able to put myself out there.  (not that I want to anyway).

I guess the reason for this blog tonight, is because I woke up today feeling that “pang” in my chest. And the immediate thought was what happened four months ago, as well as eight months ago. (I might have also dreamt about something that was related to it? *shrugs*) Although for the most part I’ve been keeping myself busy and have moved on, I’m still in my very bitter stage.  Learning to let go is a lot harder than I have ever imagined.  I thought by now, I’d be a lot more accepting with what happened, but I’m still where I was four months ago.  Angry, bitter, frustrated and most of all confused.

So here’s to month number five and hopefully the beginning of a new chapter in my life!

SO FRIGGIN TRUE!!!!!!!

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Since Christmas I haven’t really spoiled myself…. which meant, that I was due for some spoilage time… YAY ME!! =D

So shall I begin?

My first purchase was my dress: Sweetheart Lace Dress (Forever 21)

I’m absolutely LOVING this dress.  It’s simple and cute and is DEFINITELY my style. And I’m not sure if you guys even notice… but underneath the lace is PINK! EEKS! J’adore!

**NOTE: I don’t know how to shrink my pictures…. sorry =(**

My Second Awesome purchase is this cute cardigan from H&M

Yeah I know…. it doesn’t look all that great in my picture… but I think it has a lot to do with the lighting in my room. C’est la vie!

On to my third purchase, which is another top from H&M: Fancy Jersey (according to the receipt =/)

To be honest, I wasn’t really LOVING this shirt on me… soooooo there’s a slight chance that I may just return it…. 

I had to find another type of foundation… and I’m starting to wonder if spending $26.00 for one was worth it…. so *crosses fingers* I hope it is =D

I don’t think I need to state where I got it from.. BUT for those who can’t see… its from the Body Shop.  The container looks HUGE which makes it look like there’s a lot, however it comes with its own brush.  So really its not that much -.-

My fourth purchase, which I’m not going to bother posting up a picture of, was these clips that I got from Shoppers Drug Mart. I seem to keep losing my small ones… so hopefully those are the right size now…

And last and never the least, BUT the one purchase that I was even more in love with (besides my dress) is THE MIRROR!!!

The top two were my Mirror…. and ummm if you think you’re seeing double of the Extra Virgin foundation… well lol that’s because The Body Shop was having  sale… so I got the second one half off… -.- I’m such a sucker for that.  Ah well.

And I guess I lied. Hahahaha! I did take a picture of the clips that I bought… but I’m starting to think they were the wrong size… so I think I might actually return them.

I guess that’s it for now.

I bid you adieu!

xoxo

..::BREAKING DOWN::..
by: Sulene Fleming 

I sat here and watched you go 
something in your eyes 
a look that I dont know 
an empty feeling fills my life 
you didnt recognize now 
a part of us has died 
I’m breaking down 
watching you leave 
I can’t drown out the sound 
it echoes constantly 
I’m breaking down 
I can’t move on ‘cos I know 
this feeling won´t let go 

You say you wonder why I try 
a three word reason 
was all that got me by 
I shared an entity with you 
now the circles’re broken 
a hurt you can’t remove 

I’m breaking down 
watching you leave 
I can´t drown out the sound 
it echoes constantly 
I’m breaking down 
I can’t move on ‘cos I know 
this feeling won’t let go 


I’ll live out my tomorrows 
put to rest the sorrow 
look to the light 
my heart and I 

I’m breaking down 
watching you leave 
I can’t drown out the sound 
it echoes constantly 
I’m breaking down 
I can’t move on ‘cos I know 
this feeling won’t let go 

NOTE: Although it’s a new year and I have been for the most part “okay”, there are certain days where this song depicts how I am feeling.  I still feel the hurt and the pain and often see the flashbacks. 

First I would like to say HAPPY NEW YEAR to my fellow interweb members =] and I hope you all enjoyed your holiday break.

Now that my break is drawing to a close, I guess I’ll start off with a mini reflection.

For those who know me, know that last year I have been through a lot.  More than I would have liked, personally.  But to go through everything that has happened is an entry all on its own.  Since it is now a new year, time for a new outlook.

It’s my last semester and soon I will be graduating and I am very excited, but at the same time terrified of what lies ahead.  I have always said that the reason for why I’ve been taking long to do my undergraduate degree was because deep down I didn’t have the guts to move on. I still don’t.  But one of the hardest things that I have learned, especially throughout last year… is to let go.  I need to let go and embrace the change that I hope to gain from all of this. Mind you I was not pleased to see that I have to pay $40 bucks just to APPLY to graduate.  As if I wasn’t poor already. And there I go… off rambling on something different. 

It is now 5 o’clock in the morning and I should be sleeping, but I’m almost done.  Basically all I really wanted to say was… new year, new layout, new look. I am greatful for all the wonderful people in my life because without them, I wouldn’t be here.  So here’s to embracing change and finding myself this year. =]

xoxo