huge moon

huge moon

the moon was huge 2 weeks ago <3

from a far

 

it was so bright... <3

Summer clouds

 

I love fluffy clouds <3

Today I Learned... Germ Hacks

These are some germ/virus/bacteria hacks I learned from watching a Japanese TV show today. (apologies in advance for the broken English since these tips were directly translated from Japanese)

Please note I use germs/virus/bacteria 🦠 but these tips apply to all of them

1. Use cold water to wash hands, that way your skin barrier won't break AND numerous studies show that hot water can't kill germs
   
   
2. Do not gargle... this is useless, it will do more harm than good... you will not only get rid of the fighting mechanisms barrier in your throat (which are there to protect you from germs) but you will open up a path for the germs to get into your body.
   
   
3. Do not use a hand sanitizer and soap hand washing simultaneously. It is unnecessary and either one will do. Doing this ruins your skin's protective barrier and allows the virus to enter the body.
   
   
4. When using a hand sanitizer (those with a pump) you must push ALL THE WAY to the bottom. If you only push halfway, the amount is not enough to clean your hands. Manufacturers have specifically made the pumps to pump out the perfect amount for you to clean your hands. THe only time you don't need all of that hand sanitizer is when you are only trying to clean your fingertips.
   
   
5. Of the various kinds of hand sanitizers (foam, gel, etc) Gel type is the best, it is better to manage and has a smaller amount. You only need to rub vigorously for 15-20 seconds.

To see all things I have learned on Japanese TV, please click and follow this label: http://cutiepiestephanie.blogspot.com/search/label/thingslearnedJapaneseTV

Spring

 

the forest is slowly waking up :D

four herbs

 

I bought 4 herb plants... dill, mint, basil and rosemary <3

a very heavy sandwich

 

Montreal Smoked Meat Sandwich :P めちゃめちゃ美味しいサンド

chip recommendation

 these chips are delicious <3... (for those not from the US or Canada, Miss Vickie's are high-quality kettle chips that last a long time maintaining their crispness and innovative flavours).

egg with soy sauce

 

who else likes fried eggs with soy sauce? 🤚 

Japanese pear juice

 

one of my favourite seasonal Japanese drinks :P

McDonald's Cheese

 Can anyone tell me who supplies McDonald's cheese? it is soooOOOOOOOooo good <3

face roller

 

my face is going to like this <3

studying Japanese

 this is harder than it looks >___< 

McD's

I like everything about this picture <3... the waffle fries from McD's, the Cappucino from McCafe AND!!!! I can't believe they are finally switching over to wooden sustainable forks at McDonald's!!!

grocery shopping

 

Korean instant noodles and Singaporean fried fish skins! 

history of Unagi day

 

I watched TV and learned about the history of Unagi day in Japan :D

Pu'er Tea

 

I love the earthy taste of Pu'er tea <3

signs of Spring

 

these beautiful buds remind me that Spring is coming :D

Best Lindt?

 

This is dark chocolate covered in milk chocolate.... I think it is one of Lindt's best Lindor's <3

Spring goods

 

I want that Minnie Mouse and Mickey Mouse!

sushi rolls

 

more Canadian sushi :D

waiting for Spring

 

:D

fidget

 

my fingers are going to like this :D like a neverending supply of bubblewrap :D

winter bird

 

saw this while walking :)

stuck in traffic

 

hate when we are stuck in traffic :( it seems whenever we want to get out in Toronto... there is always a traffic jam :(

downtown

 Toronto :)

Easter goods

 

Easter goods at Metro (taken a few weeks ago)

metro Easter Bunny

 

Metro's Easter Bunny (taken a few weeks ago)

Lan Fong Yuen lemon tea

 

This was quite good... while it wasn't as good as the ones in Hong Kong, this meets halfway from the ones you can get outside of HK and the ones in HK :) one thing I would improve on is to add less lemons.

Frozen Japanese ramen

 

frozen 豚骨ラーメンavailable in Canada... I didn't really like it though... soup was weak, and there were frozen carrots/peas >___< not authentic...

Lindt Chocolate bunnies

 

different bunnies <3... (taken a few weeks ago, before Easter)

Costco

 

not the best shot (I was too close to the sign)