Week 50: Best Friend Adventures (Anissa)- Sushi One, Christmas Tree, DIY Phone Case, Michael's Art Store

On Friday, I chilled with my best friend Anissa. I originally was suppose to have a work meeting from 9-12pm but that got cancelled (YEAH). Since it was pay day, why not get some good food and do a little shopping while catching up.

Yes, me and my bestie hangout quite often and chat probably every day or within 3 days, but its nice to have face to face interaction, especially if your talking about certain topics that are much easier to discuss in person than thru text or Facebook. Also, I needed some craft stuff to make my phone case that I'm designing and some other items, so having her there is a bonus.

We went to Sushi One at Sheppard & Yonge since its pretty much the only close Sushi place in that area that is "All You Can Eat". There is one literally one block from my house but seeing as we were going to do some shopping anyways, it seemed like a better option (since all the stores I needed to go to are literally 1 main intersection from each other).

The restaurant was pretty nice overall, though you wouldn't know that they have All You Can Eat since its not advertised properly. We had to ask the waiter after giving us the normal menu, if they had A.Y.C.E before they provided us with a totally different menu. I think that's their way to save money in a sense cause if your new to the restaurant and didn't do your research (which I noticed with many of the customers that entered) they would just order from the main menu.

Together, the cost was $40 dollars (14.99 each plus tip) but we got A LOT of food, compared to many of the dishes they were offering individually (hand roll for 6.99-8.99 etc)

Always start with some Miso Soup and Green Salad

Beef Teriyaki

Chicken Teriyaki

Whole bunch of Sushi!! Was honestly SO good

Salmon Pizza (Anissa recommendation): Yummy 

Dessert: Green Tea, Red Bean & Mango Ice-cream

The Sushi was AMAZING! You can tell that compared to other A.Y.C.E, the food is made properly and with delicacy. Though this place is busy, the food is made well and appearance is really good. Though it was difficult to get a server when we wanted to reorder, when bringing the food the male cooks were very respectful. They organized the food nicely as well which makes it even more appealing. It was way worth going to this restaurant and I wont hesitate to come back.

Once our belly's were full, we walked up to Michael's Art/Crafts Store. 

I ordered a flip case online from AliExpress and decided I wanted to decorate it myself. Ive always been one who loves glittery cases but it is almost impossible to find a FLIP hard cover case that is designed properly. All my bling out cases are plastic covers (front-back clip on). Also, with the flip cases (which I personally prefer since they have credit card slots which I need when I go to work since I don't like bringing my wallet) the ones online that have probably a LITTLE bit of design and diamonds on it (fake obviously) are totally OVER PRICED! I remember when I had my Iphone and went to Pacific Mall and spent $45 dollars to decorate my case. So far, this case with all the materials is about $25 bucks! 

My Phone Case
This is merely a General idea. Still waiting for remaining materials to come in

So, I realized, why don't I just make my own -__-? I ordered most of my materials from ebay for REAL cheap. MAX amount I paid for the gems were 2.99 but that was for a more stand out piece or a popular statement piece such as Hello Kitty. I needed to go to Michael's for some super glue and if they had any mini christmas trees.

In the end, I got a Christmas Tree, Lights, Ornaments, and even more Phone Decor for $50 bucks

Yes, I used paperclips to hold the Ornaments #dontjudgeme 

I'm in LOVE with my Christmas Tree! This is my first Christmas on my own, so having a little christmas tree to lighten up my room and mood is always exciting! Did I mention Michaels was doing 60% OFF!!!! Uh WHY NOT? So for example my tree normal price was $32 bucks but with the discount, I got it for $13 dollars! For that kinda tree, totally worth it.

I set it up before my night shift and I love staring at it whenever I attempt to sleep or nap. Its another nice edition to my desk.

Multi-Colour Lights were $2.50 >:D! Talk about Savings 

After our little shopping adventure, I just went to the bank to get some cash and that was the end of our chillage since I had a night shift and I need my nap time :3

Till Next Time...

Yumoyori <3~

Week 46: Best Friend Adventures (Lina/Anissa)-Jacks, Shopping, Friendship

On Friday, I got to chill with both Anissa and Lina (hanging out with two best friends in one day is like a miracle). It only worked out this way since Anissa needed to get her police check done which is at College station and I had to meet Lina at a similar time at Eaton's which is one block away (Dundas & Yonge). Since Anissa going on vacation to US for a week or more, I decided to take an opportunity to chill with her even if it was short before she leaves.

My day started out by going to the police station to get Anissa Police check. When you initial become a nurse, in order to get you licence once passing the exam, you have to give them a specific police check to prove your not a criminal >3> obviously. We got that out of the way and missioned to eaton centre. I usually just go by train but since its a block away, I thought might as well walk (we got lost and literally walked in a square in the cold -__-).

I was suppose to meet Lina at 230pm but I wanted to surprise her with a little gift since her birthday was coming up. Anissa had a meet up at around 3ish so I could kidnap her for a bit to help me get the gift and find some workout gear.

I gave Lina the excuse that I was meeting someone at eaton centre to give me something so if she could make her way to eaton to meet me there instead of our originally meet up at College station. One of my good friends works at Guess so we got to see her at work. I picked up the Delany Mini Tote in Brown. They have MANY other colours to choose from but Brown seemed the most appropriate, classy and was what Lina had her eyes on <3. I bought it and we went to Sport chek to get me some shoes. My goal was to get a good pair of shoes to workout in once I start going to the gym next month and wanted to look at the underarmor sports bras and know the pricing.

I normally get my sport bras at Walmart, but for their price being around 29-35 bucks its not really worth it if they don't even hold your boobs from going all over the place when working out. Sure, if you have small boobs than no problem, but sadly my chest is not in that category so having a supportive bra would help (esp when your at the gym on the treadmill...).

Anyways, I ended up getting two Nike shoes. As for the Sport Bra, Anissa said she would check out US underarmor store (they have their OWN individual store which isn't available in Canada) and try to get one for me if available. I made a review on my little Haul here:

http://yumoyori.blogspot.ca/2014/11/guess-nike-free-runs-bath-works-haul.html

Lina came when I was paying and was very surprised to have gotten my little gift!!! She seemed very happy. Glad I could make her smile :D! Anissa friends in the end, were "busy" or something like that so Anissa ended up joining us to Jack Astors where we ate lots of good food and talked about friendship and who deserves our time.

Now that were in our mid twenties, I don't think we should be wasting our time on people. At this point, we should be focusing on strengthening the friendships we currently have, meet new people and know when to keep/fight for a friendship or to let go. Though it hard in the beginning to initiate such decisions but after experience such crazy friendship, its merely a casual thing I do now. In the end, it makes your life stress free and your not baby sitting people or letting people take advantage of you friendship or kindness.

Lina (Left) & Anissa (Right)
My Awesome Best Friends who Listen to My Rants

Once we finished eating at Jack Astors with their awesome service (Honestly have to make a review on Jacks), Anissa had to make her way home to pack, so we said our goodbyes. Anissa and Lina knew each other as acquaintances at University (Both Nursing) but they finally got to hangout together. Once she left, we decided to head back into eaton centre and walk around. I couldn't stay longer than I would want to due to my night shift, but we were able to go to Shoppers Drug mart, Lina buying a shaver and I buying some nice Buckley medicine to get over this nasty cold that Ive had about a week ago (~*About a week ago*~ Honestly that song is so jks). Also got some candles at Bath and Body Works which I also made a review on (those candles are awesome).

It was nice being able to chill with both of them. I had been working literally all week and hadn't chilled with anyone since Saturday. Was suppose go out Thursday, but was way to sick after my night shift and my original Friday plans got cancelled so it was a good break. Gotta try and hangout with Lina more often, she awesome hahaha (we talk literally everyday but hanging out is so much better).

Till Next Time...

Yumoyori <3~