Week 49: Friend Adventures (Fenan)- Moxies

On December 5th, I got to chill with my friend Fenan! We decided we would go to Yorkdale Moxies Grill & Bar for lunch. This was my day off so I could take my sweet time walking around the mall and also catchup with my girl!

I've known Fenan since 2nd year of nursing. We got close during our Samba (or whatever its called lol) and African Dancing class that we took in summer to gain extra credits (so we would have a less course load during our final year in Nursing. Since than we try to keep in touch and still message one another every couple of months as a "pulse check" haha.

I usually only go to Moxies cause of their famous White Chocolate Brownie, which I LOVE. The service overall was okay (I think our sever was training another girl but they both kept checking on us to see if our meal was good etc). Food took a bit long as well but it was busy (there was a birthday party celebration right next to us with some 14 year olds so -3-).

I ordered a Strawberry Daiquiri (never tried Moxies drinks before) for starters as I viewed the main courses.

I normally order chicken wings (doesn't matter the restaurant), but decided to try something different and would be more filling to me. I ended up ordering the Lunch special which is a choice between the Broccoli and Cheese Soup or the Soup of the day, with Half Beef Dip Sandwich (consist of beef, swiss cheese, and mushrooms).

Of course for dessert, I got my White Chocolate Brownie! I should have mentioned that I wanted the mini version than the full size (now that Im working on my fitness and weight loss,), I had a bit of difficulty finishing it compared to few months back.

Overall, it was nice catching up with a good friend!

I'm a person who knows many people but Im pretty picky now a days with who I chill with and who I make time for. I guess it comes with age and experience, but I don't waste time on individuals who either give the "Im busy" excuse or who don't contact me for more than 2-3 months. I just don't see why I should make time for them with my busy schedule (I work on average 72-90 hours in 2 weeks and thats just "work". Doesn't include my workouts, etc). Also for those who always give the excuse that Im busy with work or school etc, as I stated above, I'm just as busy or more (I have a career not a part time job) but I balance my hangouts and try to fit anyone in my schedule

Anyways, thats my little rant about people LOL. Fenan is another awesome individual that I like to keep in my circle of friends. I love her character overall. She has a similar outlook as me in terms of people and it was just nice to catchup and update one another about our work/personal life and just talk about general girly stuff XD

Thanks Fenan for the chillage <3 ~

Till Next Time...

Yumoyori <3~

Week 49: Best Friend Adventures (Anissa): CNO, MAC & Gym Workout

FREE Makeover Time!!!

December 1st is such an awesome start to the month. Christmas songs start playing, everyone preparing for the new year approaching and cyber monday sales (which could have been better in terms of discount). I decided to chill with my bestie, Anissa to get a whole bunch of stuff done. Our hangout started a bit late since I overslept (came from a night shift). We ended up meeting around 3pm. We decided to go to CNO (college of nurses) first, head downtown to eaton centre and than go to the gym

College of Nurses (CNO) is where you have to go to register for your nursing licence which allows you to work as a registered nurse in Canada. Now that Anissa passed her exam, she has to show them the form and pay to get such registration. Initial fee around $300. We literally waited an hour to get serviced since the lady was honestly SO slow (4 people in line shouldn't take an hour). Since its still december, if my friend registered now, she would have to pay another $200 to renew her licence in January which makes no sense since she hasn't gotten a nursing job yet. So, we were able to indicate that we want the money to be processed in January so her membership would be valid for all of 2015.

Next was Eaton Centre! We first ate cause I was SOOO hungry! We had subway 6 inch sandwich and later had a nice crepe!!! Ive always seen the place at eaton centre but this was my first time actually buying something.

Once, our bellies were full we headed down to MAC Cosmetics cause we had an horrible experience on Black Friday, where this artist treated us pretty bad. To sum it up, I asked to know about foundation since Im pretty new in that department. She applied the foundation to only HALF of my face, instead of offering me a wipe to clean my face she got one for herself to clean her hands, asked me if I was going to purchase it. I refused since my intention was lipstick. She than said okay and I asked her to write down the product on a paper so when I want to purchase it, I'll know which one I want. Instead, she tells me to write it in my phone myself or take a picture. Uh...okay >3>. I than stated that I wanted to purchase the Heroine lipstick with the Be Spoken lip pencil. She stated "sure" and instead goes and serves another customer as we wait 3-5 minutes. Eventually, the manager came by to ask us if we were serviced and I stated that she said she was going to get us lipstick but didn't.

Anissa was more pissed off than me and I decided to call and tell a manager. When I called the same day, the same women who had ended up getting us the lipstick had answered the phone. Though she remembered me and apologized for such service, It didn't seem like she was taking it very seriously. So I decided to call the assistant store manager and she was shocked that I received such service. Due to such experience and I being a first time customer at MAC, she decided to offer me a complementary or FREE lipstick, lipgloss OR blush (AWESOME)

Once we reached there, I asked for the manager and a Artist Samora came by to ask us what we were interested in looking at. I pointed out that foundation is something I don't know anything about so would want to see a how it would look on ALL of my face compared to half. In the end, they gave me a FREE makeover literally from primer, eyeshadow, foundation, mascara, lipstick and lipgloss! I looked SOOO goood!

I ended getting the Lipgloss, since it complemented the Heroine lipstick/Bespoken lip pencil which she applied during the makeover!

I wrote probably half a page of the amazing service I received from Samora and talked to the manager personally about how wonderful she was. Throughout the whole makeover she explained all the products used, how to give myself a more natural look compared to the crazed "I look like a different human being" look. We discussed about our career and the CRNE exams that we had to take. She even wrote ALL the product she used during the makeover down for me so I could take my time to purchase everything!

Samora is Awesome

It was funny since the girl that was SO rude was present and throughout our whole time there, she kept on glaring at us, coming to the areas where we got out makeover to peak and hear our conversation. It was beyond funny. Anyways, Samora was awesome and defiantly going back JUST for her <3

After all that lovely interaction and talk about makeup, we headed to the gym (I know, do ur makeup and now you gotta sweat it all out T_T). So, we worked out and had a blast. It was a nice afternoon-night hangout on my day off. Always a pleasure hanging with the bestie <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~

WEEK 44: Best Friend Adventures (YunJoo)

Today was my day to chill with my best friend YunJoo (aka Steph <3). Had to admit this week was pretty crazy. I worked 7 days straight, day off didn't go as well as I had prayed for it to be, Got sick on the Friday from not dressing well enough on the Thursday night when I went drinking and thus resulting with me STILL having a cold -3-.

Ive known YunJoo since December 2012 when I had to give someone a gift and she (who literally only knew me through text and Facebook! Never met before) picked me up from work to get the gift AND drove me home too!!! As time passed, thus leading to almost 2 years of friendship we realized we have MANY similarities especially with our hardships and struggles which makes it really nice to have someone so kind hearted and understanding by your side.
We decided to meet up this weekend since, we haven't chilled for a while and we had made a lovely deal to help one another. Since I helped her, she treating me out today ;D (our little secret).  So we did a few things today before I went home to sleep for my night shift.

Congee Queen:

YunJoo is REALLY loving Congee

This is my first time going to Congee Queen (I'll write a review on it sometime this week). I must say, I was defiantly impressed and the food was Sooooooooooo GOOOODDDD. But I'll save that for later :P.

We talked about a lot of stuff. As many people who are close to me know, I love to rant especially with all the been happening at work and with stereotypical, immature people who just annoy my life. Actually made me wonder if I should cut them off or be remorseful? Thankfully, I don't associate myself with most of that crowd so for now I'll just have to be very precautions until I make that decision.

Anyways, we talked about other things like how real men act in society, Cars (my friend paid 21k for her beautiful car and now if she wants to sell it, the value is only 10k 0__0 W.T.F), and about Nursing. YunJoo is in the Nursing Program (SO PROUD OF YOU) and is doing absolutely amazing in it!!!!

This is one of the main reason I love hanging out with YunJoo. There are many people who LOVE to complain about their life. I'm no different. I love to complain about how much I struggling to support my Mom and myself, independently and sure when you've been doing this for 7-10 years it REALLY drains you. It sometimes makes you wonder if you didn't help the ones you loved would you be who you are today? However, many people who do complain about how shitty their lives are DONT DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT!!!

Don't get me wrong, everyone struggles. But if your just gonna complain about it and not ACT upon it, please just go sit in the corner and keep self reflecting till you find your answer. YunJoo is a perfect example of someone who ACTS and worked towards changing her life! Thus, after more than a year has passed and now she is literally reaching Cloud 9. People don't understand how negative individuals and interactions can really contribute to you reaching success or failure. I always love to remind ourselves how BETTER our lives are without such annoying people bringing us down. We save more money, we pamper ourselves without guilt, and were FREE to make our on decisions. So we ended our chat, me feeling ALOT better after talking to her about my past couple of days, and headed to Fairview.

We went to Pandora because they had released a Disney collection charms for the Christmas Season and I was interested in 3-4 of them! So we did a little viewing and shopping and I found exactly what I wanted :D <3 YunJoo also treated me to a charm which has ALOT of meaning to me and am very thankful for. Our experience at Pandora was top notch especially being my second time going there. I wont say much cause I will do a separate review of my Pandora charm collection so far (will link it soon).

OVERALL, the day was really wonderful and a good break. Im a workaholic and really have to squeeze in time for my hangouts so I really hate when they don't go well or to my expectations (or if someone just ruins it with their nuisance). It was short (chilled from 1330-0445) due to me working tonight but it was defiantly something I needed to lift my spirits up.

Thanks YunJoo for being so beautiful inside and out!!!! Till our next hangout...

Yumoyori <3~