The Cotton Castle...

One of my favourite places in the world...It's really a place you gotta go and experience rather than describe it...Mother nature at her best...

Its a magical natural site, Pamukkale, (Turkish for “cotton castle”), is a beautiful fairyland of dazzling white, petrified mineral formations. The thermal spring waters are laden with calcareous salts running off the plateau's edge have created this fantastic formation of stalactites, cataracts and basins. The hot springs here have been used since Roman times for their therapeutic powers. The water is a milky white,  and it mainly contains carbon-dioxide and calcium salts so its amazing for your skin...

Jus a closer look to the waters and grounds i was walking on at the Pammukale mountains...

Absolutely stunning right??

Its not actually my 1st time here but i would come back time and time again throughout my life simply because i'm in love with its geological beauty ( well i am a crystal and rock collecting geek so it makes sense right? :p)

Wonderful Turkiye...

As some of you know, i've recently returned from a trip to Turkiye.. This country is really beautiful..like you have it all here, the country is half Europe, half Asia..and you literally have all 4 seasons in the whole country everyday of the year!! Its spring /summer around the east and south, and winter (snow) and autumn temperatures around the north and west sides... I did nothing short of experience there... I had the traditional Turkish bath where they steam you in a hot marble room and  scrub and massage you.. I went on a safari in the mountains and saw waterfall and springs ( of which i got thrown in a couple of times and carried against my own will to get totally soaked!), had bbqs and water fights, made a couple of new friends from Germany too!! I went to Aqua parks, quad safari's, boat tours, mountain top hiking, you name it.. Check out the pictures!!

Travel posts coming up!

I'ma keep this travel diary kinda shorter than the one i did for barbados because i did that trip alone and there was alot of growth n independance from that experience... This vacation as with some friends and family so it was really just suppose to be a relax and have fun kinda vacation in Turkey Kusadasi...
This was my favourite place about this country...

It was really breathe taking and the view was stunning... It is called pammukale.. which is translated to cotton castle...because of its white calcium rock formation of the natural springs in the mountains..

tbc.. :)

Jeniniooo in Kusadasi

Hey guys and dollz! Its been awhile huh?! I've been on vacation for about 10days now..and man am I missing home now! Thing is, I dont get to fly back untill 2 days time!!

Sooo how did my holiday go so far huh?? It was ok...I had some fun days and some quiet days...too much free time and nothing to do!!!

So right now I'm just chillin by the pool with my friends...its really too hot here, I tan wayyyy tooo fast that I look 3 shades darker than all my friends and I've stayed indoors and hid from the sun a couple of days!! I'll be back home on monday finally!! I will post a few experiences I had over here...I miss u guys!! Xxx

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Off off n away!!

Hey guys n dollz!!

I'm at the airport now, jus sending any lastmin emails, loose ends with work, finances and important stuff that if I dnt remember to do now, my head will explode with anxiety lol!!! So I think I've done it all nw...I haven't slept because my flight is so early in the morning! 5am!!! I no!!! Crazy early n left my house at 2.30am!!

I'm takin a 10day (I think!) Vacation with my cousin and friends...everyone says I need or deserve it....depending who u r...u might be right haha!!

Mentally this is weird, 1st time I'm going away and I dnt physically want to leave the uk and home and work!! That's probably why my boss said 'go!!!' Even more so!! :s

Sigh so...u probably wanna know where I'm going...going to Turkey... Stayin at a resort called Kusadasi... Never been there before so I hope it will actually turn into something I enjoy...I'm in great company so I'm sure I will... I will try to get access to internet, I wud have to anyways to check my emails..but if I can post something on my blog, I will...other than that, 10ish day isn't that long the hear from me again!!

Gonna be a few of the chicas n chicos that I will miss!!

Love love love to u all xxx
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We got a Pedicure!! :D

Monday I had the most awesome day...I did all my office stuff for work n when I finished, met up my bestfriend and we went for a girly pedicure treatment!! Hahaha! We never do stuff like this, and this beautiful mani n pedi place was just in brixton, my home town! It was soo nice! Like it tickled the hell outta both of us, giggling non stop whiles they polishes our feet n massaged them...was a real nice experience, espesh with a girl friend! Was had lunch afterwards n then went to watch the movie 'bridesmaids' which was a must see with my bestiies coz she's getting married nx summer!! It was hilarious n I think dude or dudette shud def go see it!! :D

Later on we had some viet food :) and icecream...then went to go jam with me down south home gurls B and D!! We were sayin... I am really happy with my circle of good n close friends... Like its perfect, I dnt need anymore...I'm so happy with the people in my life right now...I've got the ride or die chicks left and I love it :)
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Life is Peachy!

At the moment, i think life for me is quite peachy! I mean im human and i have my ups and downs... But having said that, when you have a good day, you all of a sudden remember why you should be happy today and most days!! 

I had a good day guys!! I had a lovely day off work where i did not feel rushed at all... I woke up late :D i chilled with my mom and caught up.. Had lunch with my younger sister.. Met my old college friend up in the late afternoon and had a frappe and caught up before he went back up to bristol to party it up for his birthday... Then i met up my other friend up in westfields and had a really fun evening over dinner and a hilarious movie!! I had a really fun and awesome day and even tho i have to get up really early to go church to cook and serve brunch, i'm still really relaxed and happy about it!! maybe its because its voluntary, thats why i dnt stress on it... rather than waking up and being obliged to be at work for authority..not freewill but a slave to makin money to survive... hmmmm... abit too deep for a saturday night blog post.. lol!!

Anyways i'm sure alot of people in LONDON had a good day today because the weather was really nice!! like for once this week, a day without sunshine patches and hard rain on the same day!! How confusing is it to decide what to wear right?!!! lol!

Goodnight awesome people!! :) xxx

Banh Cuon baby

Yea once in awhile, I post pictures of food I eat! Haha! I think its an oriental thing because Dr Nakamatsu took pictures of food he ate everyday for 37yrs or so and still counting! He got a noble prize for it!!

This is Banh Cuon, one of my favourite vietnamese homecooked dishes.. Its basically rice flour steamed pancakes with a savoury filling inside of shallots, prawns, pork mince, black sea fugus n seasoning. I have it with coriander and crisp shalots and 'nuon mam' dressing..

There is a lot of work and time put into it makin them... But ahh it soo good!! This is why I can never become a vegetarian!! I love traditional foods a lot!! :)

I would recommend a good viet restaurant for u guys to go try, but I have not found one that makes the perfect Pho Ga yet...I will let ya'll know when I do!! :)

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Summer Cleaning!!

Melon, Negipoo and Grape being Sillayyy! :D

know it was friday night but i did go for a after work thing with a few friends..went home early coz weather was bad and i really didn't wanna take night bus home by myself (bad past experience!)

anyways me and my roomie got home around the same time and we propa summer cleaned both our wardrobes, rooms and just everything!! Feels soooooo GOOD to have a nice and fresh tidy living space!! 

I'm soo buzzin with happiness i'm not tired!! I got a few more things to sort out tomo in terms of paper works but with things checked off to do mostly done, i can go on vacation with alil less stress now!!

I'm usually not so organised because i can't throw anything away.. I THREW ALOTTT away today! shoes, cd's, books, clothes, skincare, make up, accessories, old technology and just stuff i would never use really!! Both me and Melon are lil messy when it comes to clothes!! haha! don't judge!! I'm getting into the good habits now... My speech to her the other day was literally:-

" If you can't achieve the small goals, what makes you think you can achieve the bigger ones??"

and that applies to everything!! Reflect on that guys..it could be diets, studies, work down to something small like taking your suppliments everyday or doing laundry every sunday!! :D

Good Luck guys!! xxx

Food Poisoning!!

It's not me..It's my roommate!! She told me lastnight whiles she was at work that she keeps throwing up and she thinks she has food poisoning!! So i woke this morning to her running to the washroom and immediately searched my half awoken brain for remedies to help her cope with it...

I have alway known ginger to help with the feeling of Nausea so i got up and made her a mega starbucks mug size of ginger tea mixed with fresh ginger, a whole lemon and a teaspoon of manuka honey... I'm not sure wether that will help but i hope it does... Sipping it slowly will hopefully help ease the stomach and the feeling of nausea...

Drinking plenty of fluids that are clear... but again, slowly because you will probably throw it all back up if you drink too fast!!

Another home remedy that helps with alot of things is Apple Cider Vinegar.. In this case, if taken whiles having food poisoning, could help to make you feel better within the next half an hour... I am actually going to purchase some today because im out of it so i could give my roommate some.

Guys i'm just letting you know these things just incase you or someone you know gets it.. It's good to share the knowledge to the younger generation so they can try to get better without taking antibiotics and pharmaceutical drugs...

Other things that will help are activated charcoal tablets (binds toxins in the stomach and mops it up so you don't absorb much of them), drinking Colloidal silver might help (its a safe and natural antibiotic thats super safe to use for everywhere and everything. It kills bacteria, viruses and fungal and so much more germs and it just tastes like regular water!!) or taking probiotics if you have the runs (especially the strain saccharomyces bolardi which will help with diarrhoea..

Hope this post was helpful!

Good luck guys and dollz xx

Summer tunes 2011 for sure!!

Hey you guys must know that im not a huge party animal but i must try to party at least once a month just to balance out the energy i needa shook it out when i hear awesome tune!! haha!! I so wanna battle my friend Sam on the dance game on her kinetic xbox 360... soo fun and shes had practiceee!!

Anyways uno when summer comes, there are always a few hits that sorta become that song that makes you think of that time, and that years... well i bet you any money these 3 song will be ones of them... When i hear them, i just wanna skank it out and thats weird coz i already feel too old to party!! lol jkz!! i have so much antioxidants in me i dont think i'll ever feel like i cant keep up with the kids of this day and age!! haha!!

So check out what i'm gonna be putting on repeat if you ever sit in my car or see my drive past this summer :D

Its abit of a dirty song actually...one of them 'hungry boys' songs for them horny dudes :D but i really love the whole tune!!its says jump n party like its the end of the world to me!! :D

You guys know i loveeeeeeeee Nicki Minaj!!! She is sooo awesome, her flow is ridiculous and i just think shes so iconic..like the female eminiem.. and i've never really liked female rappers untill she stepped up the game :D If you're new to Nickis music, youtube Monsters by kanye west and fast forward to her verses..she just makes everyone of of them big named rappers look stupid!! :D

I just love the beats fast and my basss down lowww!! haha...

Guys if you don't like my music taste... Errmmmm.. So what??! haha!! I love all kinds of music and these are the ultimate party tunes this summer trust me...and i don't watch the music scene religiously!! enjoy xxx

Countries i never knew existed!

Just a quick post to say i am always so amazed at the typa audience around the world i find stumbling onto my blog!! how does it happen... I don't normally check my blog stats but todays one caught my eye!! I don't even know where Azerbaijan is!!?!! Do you guys?? I'm not gonna google it, but can someone email me and let me know?!! its amazing and i own a world atlas, globe and the app on my iphone!! lol!! Go on, some be a wise ass and make me look stupid :D 

My Bestfriend is better than your Bestfriend!!!

When we were about 17yrs old!!

Hahahahhahahaaa, what a title right?? we'll... it's kinda true!! Lemme explain...

1stly, i kinda don't believe in bestfriends anymore..yet somehow, i sorta have one!! A long time ago i used to try to find the perfect friendship in another girl... I used to treat my 'bestfriend' like family yet what had always happened was that i would get hurt that they don't value me the way i value them, i'd get hurt if she doesn't come to my birthday celebration or something stupid like that... Sorta like a relationship actually where you expect too much... It's happened too many times for me to sit back and think ' oh i'll just find someone else to replace you' i gave up on the whole idea of a bestfriend all together... It's hard enough trying to have a relationship and make time for a partner, why would you want to create more expectations and obligations to a friend??

My 22nd bday treat from her..

The way i see my relationship with my bestfriend is sorta the way i want my future relationship to be with my husband... Where we support and help eachother, don't constantly have to see eachother to function...I don't expect anything from her, i accept the good and the flaws in her... and whenever we do get together, its amazing and we always have a good time even just washing up the dishes together in church!!

Our random drive to brighton beach with senia

Jessy has always been there for me and i never knew it!! When i had problems with 'friends that were suppose to be my closest ones' from school and when my supposed bestfriend didn't apprieciate my support.. she was always there to give me advice, she was a great friend and all in all, i didn't realise that we were so simular and shared alot of the same beliefs, we both kicked ASS in college with me getting top grades and her coming 2nd :D  WE didn't hang out or meet up too often but when we did, it was like just yesterday we saw eachother, no chemistry lost! So both of us thought if we were to have a bestfriend..surely it would be someone you turn to and feel comfort and support from without the expectation of anything in return... so there you go.. thats how i found my bestfriend!! :D and she is super awesomeness!!

oh but we both think our younger sisters are our bestfriends...we grew up with them...pretty cool how similar we are! i love it!! lol!

We did it Friends style and i messed about in a wedding gown with her lol!!

The reason for this post is because i'm just so proud of her! She's achieved a top grade for her degree as a interior designer and shes getting married next year to the love of her life!! i'm so happy for her!! I get to be a bridesmaid and it's just gonna be exciting to be apart of the biggest celebration of her life...

Oh yea, i found an awesome blog for wedding inspirations...might help you cut the costs alil bit :)

Click Here for The Wedding Blog Jess!!

Jess if you're reading this... One day when i'm as lucky as you....you plan my wedding, u'd be better prepared the 2nd time round :D xxx

Fathers day was family LOVE day!!

Traditionally, I usually don't remember fathers day... I usually forget it as a holiday to give thanks to my daddy but since last year, family has meant so much more to me... and i still remember my daddy moaning saying why he doesn't recieves flowers and cards on fathers day but my mom does lo!! well it's because it mom and she gave us life and she shouwed us love!!

Never the Least, my dad actually really loves me.. in fact... If my siblings read this, they dnt even have to pretend but they know that i am his favourite..(he told me in secret all my life!) haha!! Its kinda true and i think its got to do with the fact that i was hand delivered by him out of my mom... and that i looked like him and i was a dark m******ker like him despite being named 'Snow' lol!! i dno, i was hands on and liked tomboyish things so i got along with my dad...

Today i went to church in the morning to volunteer at the cafe and cook and serve and clean up after breakfast service there... got my bestie to help out as her 1st time at my church too lol!! she loved it!! So she drove me home so i can drive half my family to chinatown for a family dim sum gathering for my daddyo!! It was weird.. 1st time the whole family is together.. all my siblings, even my sisters bf and my niece..AND my immigrant of a roommate came along too :D lol!! It was sooo awesome!!! like my family is small but for the 1st time ever, it felt big!!

dim sum was awesome! i got to make my room mate try everything on the table n she loved it!! After , everyone split up to do their own thing, parents went to gamble (i know..so bad right?? O_o") bro took his daughter sumwhere, older sis n her bf went chinese supermarket n me, melon n my younger sis Lyn just killed time because i wasn't about to drive home soo sson when it took me forever to find my parking spot!!! drivers u understand me right??? lol!!

anyways after exploring chinatown like a tourist to show melon whats what, my grou n my old sis n her bf went to a dessert house cafe because they were going on about ice cream cakes lol! The picture above was the mango ice cream cake ( which was mines n it was soooo awesomee!!) n the strawberry ice cream cake melon ordered!

 I love my family so much!! when i don't see them, i miss them alot... I never grew up with loadsa friends, my siblings were my bestfriends :) oh and mama was my home boy!! lol!

hope everyone has an awesome fathers day!! Let me know how you spent yours and what you did for your daddy ay??

xxx

Killin time in apple..

Hey guys.. I'm just in Apple store right now... actually.. i've had a few problems with my mac lately so i wanted to get it checked out in case my baby dies on me and all my life is lost for good!! Gosh i need to invest in a super terrabyte external harddrive!!

So it seems to be all good and workin now..the people in this store are sooo nice!! one guy carried my work suitcase for me whiles walkin me to my appointment at the genius bar!! :) 

So let me update on my day... I worked in wigmore st today, to be honest i'm pretty terrified of the manaer there because he is emotionless and quite hitler scary because he gives me the vibes that he hates me... :s but everyones says thats just him..and actually..he was quite nice to me today..maybe coz i didn't dare leave the shop floor coz he might get pissed or sumfin!! 

The weather was nice today...quite warm and sunny and i had my lunch in the park...finished early today so i walked to the apple store to get my mac fixed!  and ermm yea, thats it.. pretty boring huh? thats why i dnt blog about work or anyfin no more...my job isn't exciting other than if i meet an extraordinary character!!