Colie's corner

I have actually been thinking of sharing this a loooong time ago but I always forgot or something else came up. Anyways, some conversations reminded me to write this post. The first conversation that reminded me of this was when my cousin talked about how her hobby seems to surprise everyone. Not because it is a weird hobby, but because it simply doesn't "suit" her image lol she likes to collect different kinds of coins (pounds). I didn't even think about it before she told me this, but apparently UK releases different designs for their coins, especially the one pound coin (unlike here in Sweden... they all look pretty much the same).

Actually I don't have much to write about, I just wanted to share a picture of all the makeup I own. My parents got back from Canada today and my auntie had bought four Benefit makeup products for me! Then I realised how much makeup I have! I remember it started with mascara when I was 17 and then... eyeliner.... concealer.... and A LOT MORE! I have some problem with  storing the makeup now =/

During all these months in uk I have always told myself to ask mom to teach me how to cook when I visit Sweden. But it has never happened, not sure why haha there has always been something else that was more important to do. Nevertheless, I have become much better at cooking than I was before (even without anyone teaching me). Even though I am still far from good, I have still improved a lot and some of my dishes actually taste good haha!

I guess when you live by yourself far from home, your survival instincts will reveal :) beside the education I've got here in the Master programme I am taking... I have learned so much things that I could have never experienced in Sweden. I have also never travelled this much with train and plane - ever! Compared to one year ago, I would have been really nervous about travelling to different cities with train all by myself. Scared of getting lost or missing the train etc etc. I am much more confident with foreign transport system and know how to plan ahead.

It wasn't really pleasant to be really sick in UK away from family (my damn wisdom tooth gave me a bad gum infection). I handled it quite well although I was unfamiliar with the health system here. I am so happy that I registered myself at the GP early, because just a few weeks after that I got sick =__= I've become more bold as well, even outside my comfort zone, such as Demanding to see a doctor without any prior bookings (btw that's really stupid of the UK health system) and voila I got a time right away and got antibiotics prescribed right away as well. Yes it was quite bad, I couldn't even open my mouth properly for the doctor. In general, for your own sake, you need to be bold or persistent.

Beside these experiences, I have a new challenge this week. I am going to another city that I haven't been to yet in UK for a job interview. Even though I don't have any high hopes about passing it for the final assessment day, it will be a worthwhile experience for me. I have never been to a face-to-face interview outside Sweden. This is also a big international company, so I am really excited about this!



Fried rice with seafood, really good! I think fried rice is one of the few dishes that I never fail at!

Btw.... I didn't know there was such thing as Broken Rice I was at the Korean Supermarket and asked for regular rice for meals. The man was not really good at English, well he did say it was broken rice but I didn't understand what he meant by that.... he just nodded when I asked whether it was for regular cooking. Anyways, broken rice is LITERALLY broken rice.... which I noticed when I opened the package.... the rice grains were BROKEN in half lol! I felt like an idiot hahaha anyways I did some research on google and found out that broken rice is just like any regular rice... only that it's cheaper because the grains are broken and not whole. People also prefer using broken rice when cooking porridge.

Oh well it still works, it doesn't taste bad but you just need to be careful with measuring the water (it can easily be too mushy if you have too much water when cooking it). And I still managed to make fried rice of it haha.

I don't think I'm the only one that thinks crowded trains are awkward, especially when you are short and standing up! Like when there's a tall man standing in front of you with 5cm distance, or worse, armpits!

And also, you don't know where to look at without being mistaken for staring someone! When I have finally found a spot (usually some advertisements inside the train) my neck get strained after a while =____=


On a different note.... I got this cute make-up purse from my friends :) it's Cath Kidston which is a quite popular British brand (especially among asians) however, I have to say I think they are quite overpriced. I would never buy this myself! But I like it though :) it has a cute little mirror inside. But I think I'll use it as a pencil-purse instead.

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*sigh*

So when I went back to Sweden for Christmas holiday I bought this fur parka from Zara on sale and was so happy over the bargain. However, one quite annoying thing is, when you buy a nice jacket from Zara, you know for sure that there are going to be many people wearing exactly the same jacket as you.

But I didn't expect to see THAT many people having the same Zara jacket -.- especially at Uni! There are SO many people that have that jacket gaaaahhh! And yesterday, I saw BOY wearing it when I was lining up in Tesco. I think he noticed it because we were eyeing at each other. Awkward for the boy I guess lol