It didn't work

I love the small desserts from Pots&Co. I have tried almost each kind that's available in my supermarkets. Sticky Toffee pudding is one I haven't tried yet. I bought it around Eastern when it was on discount. The build up to the tasting was around the same time that I started my new job. I worked already a few days and in the weekend I warmed it up and tried it.

And I was disappointed the dessert was too sweet, the fragrance of the dates was in my opinion too present. I like toffee but the sugar smell is too much for me to bear. I ate the rest with a bad mood but that's why I try things even if it can hurt my taste buds.

It was free and I didn't took it

On 9th of June, a Saturday we went to Amsterdam to play tourist. I am Asian so everyone is greeting me in English. The capital of The Netherlands is nice and I never took canal boat trip so we decided to just go and do it. I was very fortunate that it wasn't really warm and enjoyed the one hour trip. At the end we could decide to take the earbuds with us. These are in-ear buds which I don't use and find very uncomfortable. It's also the reason this post isn't accompanied with a picture.

One I forgot to take a picture on the boat and two taking a picture of something that I didn't bring back with me. Of course I understand the fair includes the earphone but when I don't use it, what is the reason to take it with me. 

KitKat

I haven't bought really commercial chocolate with less than 70% cacao until today. In my Scoupy app that is a Dutch refund app I saw this for 75% off. So thinking about it for at least two weeks, I decided to just buy it and try it.                                                                                                                                    I haven't taste the normal KitKat for years, I can remember eating a Japanese Green matcha KitKat last year with my friends but the normal ones I can't even remember when it was the last time. What I really like about this is the design of the packaging. Less plastic and smaller portion.                                                                                                              But honestly if I have to buy it full price, I wouldn't even think of it. And that's one of the reason I still have the app on my phone, or else I would also delete it. The app introduce me to new food and beverages. 

Influence

I wrote before how I am living with my siblings in a an apartment and that I cried after the first week I've really lived with them again. In these past 3 months a lot has changed. They went on holiday for a month. In that month I have made sure that the apartment is clean and I can at least open a window and blinds. Somehow they don't like to open the blinds and let sunlight and wind inside.

Begin May I made sure the toilet worked and that with even the smallest thing I see, like dripping water I called the person who installed it. That is finally done and now I can normally use the toilet again. During their holiday I also tried to apply a bird net but that failed. I am really afraid of hight so I only hanged one part of it.

It's been almost two weeks that they have been back and I am chasing the pigeons away every day. And last night my younger sibling bought a raven dummy to scare of the pigeons. I think she sees me chasing them everyday and she feels bad for me. Honestly, I don't really care for the reason. As long they take action to improve their living situation. They really didn't open the balcony door because of the pigeon poo and the pigeons.

During the hot days last week I felt crazy. I opened my window because I chase them away but I also bought a ventilator for myself for cooling if needed. So some action is better than no action.

Yeah, I really think I rubbed off on them, they still have a long way to go but at least they care about the pigeons disturbing our living area and action on it.

Plastic straws

Remember my huge shampoo bottle with a pomp. It's great but the original straw that comes with the pomp is too short and I already tried with normal straw to extend the reach but since two weeks ago I couldn't get shampoo out of it normally. I had to unscrew and pour it out. So in the weekend I went to the Amazing oriental with my mother and before that we made a stop at the Ikea.

In there I picked up this package of long thick durable straw. The opening is a little bit larger than normal straws but not big enough to fit over the pump. So I had to use a little bit of force with my pliers to increase the opening. I started to think to warm the plastic up with an lighter but both the pump as the straw is plastic and I let the idea fly away out of my head. I had to push and wiggle the straw over the end of the pump and the end result is perfect. I love how I can use the pomp again as usual. The way I try to improve the stuff that I have is amazing. The package of straw didn't even cost me an euro. I can also give away these straw to my nephews whom would love it. It's like hitting two birds with one stone.

Mochi's

Last weekend I went to the Amazing oriental for groceries. I usually buy snacks or candy that I haven't tried. There is a brand of mochi of Taiwanese origin that I always buy because it's cheaper. Okay, I always calculate with 1KG price instead of package price. 

So instead of my normally mochi, I chose the green tea with red bean paste and my mom the purple one. It wasn't expensive and it's easy to take with me. I am not a fan of individually packed food but with such small mochi it's very handy. In each bag there is only 9 pieces and as you can see it stand in it's own bag. Yes, all 18 pieces fit into it. Of course I also tried it or else I wouldn't post in on my blog. And I have to say it isn't bad at all, I didn't expect it to right on point, not to sweet and not to big. One mochi in one bite can be easily done but I don't recommend it.

It really doesn't work out as planned

I have the great intention to write in total 7 post in the weekend but I still haven't done anything. I am feeling very down because of it. In the past I would even feel bad but since I've learned to read more about self forgiveness and trying to see it in a positive light I don't feel bad. I still have great ideas and I still have the intention and will to write.

Okay it didn't work this week how about I turned it into 2 post on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. This way I am giving myself measurable deadlines and I won't feel hopeless and the pressure. This should be doable but only by trying I will know for sure.