CRAZY LIGHTS AND GLASS ORNAMENTS

my fam and i went to check out the canyon lights at the capilano suspension bridge. hundreds and thousands of lights lit up the trees and even the bridge itself. the pretty lights were a good distraction to the cold winter weather.  

however my favorite part was seeing some very crafty people make beautiful glass ornaments. a lot of work and skill goes into making one bulb. 

it made me want to make glass ornaments and be surrounded with colourful yet delicate pieces of artwork.

definitely a place to check out if you like the outdoors and are into pretty lights and ornaments.

capilano suspension bridge - canyon lights - website

HOLIDAY PARTY

over the holidays i went to a family friends house for 

post-christmas get together. 

there's just something nice and warm about the holiday season despite the cold outdoors.

p.s. the cakes above tasted absolutely amazing.

i happened to try 3 out of the 4...and i would have tried the all 4 if it hadn't already been eaten...#yummycakeproblems

p.p.s. yes, one of my new years resolutions is to eat healthy and to stay fit. i've got all year right?

:)

JAPANESE NEW YEARS CUISINE

happy new years!

may 2013 be a great year with many blessings.

it is a tradition in my family to eat a japanese food during the new years, since new years is the most celebrated holiday in japan.

as you can see, we had quite the feast this year!

my mom bought quite a few of the traditional japanese new years dishes(the black beens, fish cakes, konnyaku, etc.) at this store in vancouver called fujiya to make appetizers. 

for the main dish, my family has made it a tradition to eat oden(a japanese hotpot). my mom worked very hard preparing this dish and it turned out to be very tasty as always.

it was a great start to 2013 indeed.

i hope everyone enjoyed their holidays!

:)