Thursday, May 10, 2012

Beautiful Pearl necklace

Wow, I really went on a shopping spree today at the Bay's cosmetics and fragrances Gala.  My favorite and biggest purchase was this one beautiful pearl necklace.


The only reason I looked in that section was because the gold jewelery was 60% off.   The only thing that caught my eye in that area was this pearl necklace.   I was quizzing the sales associate who was helping me, on details of the quality of the necklace.   Turns out the sales associate was clueless.  Not blaming her - I don't think it was her area.  She was only there because it was super busy.  She would go back and forth asking the subject matter expert my questions.  Actually she wouldn't have had to go back and forth so many times if she listened to me and asked the right question.  I kept on paraphrasing the question over and over.  I did end up learning a bit more about pearls by doing so.

It turns out the majority of the cost of the necklace is for the gold and diamonds.  It is very small detail for a pretty penny if paying full price.  I was mainly interested in the pearls, not the minor detail which drove the price up.  I decided to purchase it anyhow.   It is so elegant and classy!   Perfect for me!

The reason why I was interested in looking at pearls is because I recently found out that it will increase my luck....or may be more like reduce any bad luck.   This is for my particular birth chart according to indian astrology so I  wouldn't recommend you follow in my footsteps here.   A family member of mine has a strong interest in Indian astrology, and he was the one that  gave me that piece of advice.   This is not the fake fun astrology we are used to in the western world.   This is real ancient science that's involved.  But enough about that.

I find it funny that I was never interested in pearls when I was younger.  I used to think it was for old people.  Betsey Johnson actually helped me drop that false belief with some of her fun pearl necklaces.  I actually bought a couple of them, but I'm thinking those are artificial.   I will have to ask next time.

I can't wait to wear it!


Saturday, April 14, 2012

Precis Dress!

I enjoy browsing through Precis clothing.  I find it to be very feminine -  professional, and yet feminine sexy at the same time!


Saw this dress while window shopping yesterday, and fell in love with it. 



The photo doesnt do it any justice.... I just cant find an excuse to buy it - I mean that I dont know where I could wear it.... 


Suggestions? ;)   

Thursday, March 15, 2012

Tuesday, March 6, 2012

Monday, March 5, 2012

Lemongrass


I visited Lemongrass at Square One, Mississauga on Sunday evening with my Mother.  The one thing about going to a restaurant with my mom, is that she has a really good taste for food.  She can tell if the oil was old, and many things like that, of which I would be clueless about.   So, on our adventure at Lemongrass yesterday, my mom complained that the food was too cold.   She likes it steaming hot but it was lukewarm.   On top of that, half of it was warm, and the other half was cold.  This indicates that the food was MICROWAVED!!!    I convinced my mom to ask them to warm it for her.   She didn't want to, but I knew she wouldn't enjoy it lukewarm/cold, so eventually she did ask.   It is pretty disappointing to go out for dinner, and have microwaved chinese food!    I guess it must be true, that a lot of places may not make food fresh, but I guess I just don't want to know about it.  

Regardless, I enjoyed the food.  Its not the best I've had, but its definitely not the worst.   Funny thing though, eating the Sinagpore Vermicelli leftovers today, it tasted way better today than it did yesterday!  Oh, maybe it is because a bit of the Lemongrass chicken was mixed into it.

The top photo is of the Coconut-Peanut Chicken.    Bottom Right is the Singapore Vermicelli with Chicken and Shrimp and bottom left is the Lemongrass chicken.

Tuesday, February 28, 2012

Richtree

I didnt know there was a Richtree at College Park!  I will have to check it out one of these days...








Sunday, February 26, 2012

Homeless in Yorkville?

I learned something interesting this weekend about those who beg on the streets of Yorkville.  Both yesterday and today I offered food to homeless people on the street, and in both instances they refused!!! 
The man today was begging in a loud voice about how he was soo hungry.  What a lie.  All he wanted was money.   Do these people have no shame?  When I offered him my leftovers he had had no interest.  So I walked away disgusted.
The first supposedly homeless man on Saturday was an older man who was sitting in the floor with a blanket.  When I asked him if he wanted my leftover noodles he said no!  That it had too much sodium. 
If someone is truly hungry they will eat anything.  Period! 
This was the first time Ive had homeless people refuse food.  It just reinforces my belief to never give them money.