Running from Doctor Who Spoilers

I just want to put it out there that this week is going to be a major, major stressful week for me. Because I have to RUN from Doctor Who Spoilers.

BBC American released the Bluray early to some people who pre-ordered it. While some people on the internet claim that this is a marketing gimmick, I rather not risk it.

So, after my WEEEEEEE COMMUNITY IS RENEWED WEEEEEE trip on Tumblr on Sun, I’ve decided not to go onto Tumblr, and also not to google anything Doctor Who related. Mind you that will be a very hard task for me. I can’t stand not knowing something, but I really want my mind to be blown when I watch it next Sunday. It’s usually a torture for me to wait for it on ABC1 on Sunday nights, when torrents are all over the place and tumblr is gif-ing everything. One week.. Please help me control my temptationsss

Short cosplay updates

First off, Facebook page!

https://www.facebook.com/DivaCosplay

Skye, Jing and I had started a Facebook cosplay page. Due to us not doing enough shoots alone *sane Skye who shoots like 12435432323145 times a year*, we decided the best way to do this is to make a combine page. It almost got called DouHua and YouTiao, but we decided it sounds too much like a Bean curd chain.

So, all WIP,camwhore in cosplay, and cosplay pictures will appear on that page first from now on.

My Deviantart is still active is anyone is interested =P http://hiyuki.deviantart.com/

Going to start working on Sydney Supanova costume soon! Look out for WIP

Goodybe, my S3

And hello S3 version2!

Well, not really version 2. Had to factory reset my phone today *feel so sad* I really hate stuff like formatting my computer... I'm not the most organised person, so whenever I do a format I'm always worried about 'If I back this up? Is there any files I left in some obscure location and totally forgot about it and will go %^%$#$#$# if i realise I didn't back it up? "

Had to do a reset cos the speakers were screwing up. I use my phone as an alarm, so if it doesn't ring in the morning, I get up late. Also, I can't stand it if I had a missed call or notification! I pride myself on being contactable, and if someone try to contact me, my phone is with me, and I didn't pick up, I will be pissed at myself.

So, sob, goodbye my first S3 memory, I will always remember you! And hopefully this reset solves my issue

Gold Coast Nova

What a Supanova!

I wasn't planning to attend *because it's in the Gold Coast and it feels like so much effort/ money to get a room there/ travel up and down* but when they announced that Alex Kingston is coming, there is no force in the world that can stop me from going. *Buys  Saturday passes for Minh and I. Minh is pretty much going just because I want to go. Such a lovely boyfriend*

I did Infinity Sheryl, thanks for Skye for giving me the materials and Ash mailing over my shoes and wig. Infinity has always been one of my favourite Sheryl songs, and I was contemplating it ever since I did Black Bunny Sheryl *seeing how I've gotten a wig I can use for this image*

I drafted this costume off my Magnet Luka dress. It was hell to do as I have never attempted this cut before, and if I mess up there is no where in Aus I can get more materials to fix the dress. The cloth arrived just 3 weeks before GCNova, so that added another level of pressure to get things right the first time round.

Happy with the results, took me 3 days to finish. I spent one day just drafting the thing, one day sewing it together, and another day darting and taking it in. I honestly think this is one of my best sewing work *as long as you don't flip it over and look at the stitches* For one the sides are nicely fitted and not threatening to expose my boobs to the world, and another the back is actually symmetrical... That's an achievement that's NEVER happen to me before.

And yes, being me, I did not have a proper picture of the costume. Pardon the derppy look here.

Make-up took about 2 hours to complete, due to me not cosplaying for 6 months and totally forgetting how to do simple stuff like put on a wig net.

I've also brought Minh a belated Valentine/ Anniversary present. We had a lot of fun at Nova picking up people on Streetpass. Also good because the 3DS XLs really helped us when we were in line for photos and autographs. Time passes faster when you are playing something fun.

And the loot XDD

This was pretty much a River Song con for me XDD Aside from watching Madman, all my time was spent in line for autographs and photos with Alex Kingston. She is such a lovely lady! She remembers the book (Daniel made one for her and passed it to her during MelNova last week), and she spent quite some time writing a nice message in mine, despite the line behind us. She also remembered me when I went for the photo session, and its amazing to have your idol say you look beautiful >///< We were sticking around a little around the autograph area, waiting for my photo to be printed. I was afriad that since I'm attending the 3.45pm photo session, I won't be able to get my photo signed, but the line for autograph was really short when I collected my photo, so I ran to get a token, and got her to sign the photo as well. And since there was no line behind me, we chatted a little, and she said 'Spoilers' to me.. OMG SHE SAID SPOILERS I SWEAR MY HEART JUST STOPPED AT THAT SECOND. I got Spoilers written on the last page of my book, and also 'Hello Sweetie' on my photo~ This is a great con for me XDDD

Sad to hear that she wasn't well on Sunday and couldn't make it for her photo session T_T I hope she has recovered. I heard she was still doing autographs tho, by getting people to collect items and sending it to her to sign, and then returning back to the con by the end of the day. Such a hardcore person! My love for her just skyrocketed after meeting her, and I can't wait for more River Song in the upcoming episodes!

The speed of the internet

I wanted to start this week with a post about this new Japanese place I tried at Sunnybank. Was too busy yesterday to blog, and so this morning, the plan was to start typing once I get in.

However, when I woke up this morning and lazily turn on Facebook on my phone (my daily 'wake-up activity), I was shocked to see news about a bombing in Boston.

It started with a couple of friends expressing their grief and well-wishes to people who are in the area, or know someone who was there at the marathon. A little further down someone linked a news article.

I thought back about the 9/11 incident 12 years ago. I was still in secondary school. Back in the world without smart phones, my wake-up routine was to drag myself out of bed, zombie my way to the kitchen/bathroom, and occasionally wave at my classmate who happens to live in the next block and visible via my kitchen window. We often joke about how every morning, while I'm still dragging myself out of bed, he's already ready to leave. Then, I would stuff a toast down my throat, wash it down with Milo, and hope onto Dad's car to school. Our family didn't have the habit of switching on the TV in the morning, and Dad usually gets his papers on the way to work. So, it was a good 1 and a half hour after I woke up that I was told what happen in the states, in the assembly ground. I remember looking around, most students were shocked by the news, some worried looks around, some whispering to each other. I reckon only 10% of the people there knew what happened before the principle announced it.

1 and a half hours, compared to today's speed of less than 5 minutes since I woke up.

The wonders of the Internet, the speed of which information is passed forward.

Think about it, less than 200 years ago, it would have taken days before news of incident happening reach the other side of the world. Then came telegrams, but that still took time and needed a specialist to translate the codes... Technology is amazing. I am glad I am born in modern times.

Easter Holiday is over *cries*

I hope you enjoyed the lovely Easter Long weekend, I had =) I kinda don't want it to end (like everyone).

I spent my time catching up with Kamen Rider, and finally crying in joy when Doctor Who and Game of Thrones is back *RYCBAR123 IS LIKE THE BEST PASSWORD EVER!* Doesn't hurt that My Kitchen Rules came back after a 1 week break.

Totally stolen from Tumblr, the comp is lagging so badly that I can't even see who created it. T______T

I can't stop loving the new Doctor Who episode! Love the story, love the tittle and the freaking references... DANIEL AND I HAD A MASSIVE FANNING SESSION RIGHT AFTER THE SHOW AND ALL THE FEEELLLSSS. I love Clara so much!

Game of Thrones started a little slow, but it was alright, I'll wait for it to built up.

And OMG, My kicthen rules... SOO CLOSE WE ALMOST GOT RID OF THE BITCHES!! I reckon we HAVE if not for Andi's pregnancy. They were so close.. I AM GONNA BELIEVE THAT HIPSTERS REALLY DID WIN and the producers just made the bitches win so it's not awkward later. Come back round this Sunday and I'll be cheering for the Tassie Father and Son, still my fav team! Come on guys!!

Work has been stressful this week, due to the main Project Manager being on leave, and I am left to run it. For some reason the UAT testings are just not going right! *Dying* Hopefully it gets solved soon.

Also, GCNova is coming up in a couple of weeks, and I have only JUST STARTED my costume.. IKR...

Taken off Google images

Sheryl Nome- Infinity. I wanted to do Diamond Crevasses v3, but in the last month I just really got into the song 'Infinity'. So tada! It's pretty similar, and I want something easy to walk around in. Gonna spent most of my time in line for Alex Kingston photo and autograph session any wayyyy..

So yes, basically I'm just going to copy the pattern off my Magnet Luka dress, and edit it. Hopefully it goes well!

Food Review: Moo Moo The Wine Bar + grill

So, Living Social was selling vouchers for some Moo Moo steak, and I was planning a nice night out for Minh and I, no reason not to buy a voucher that let's you try an expensive restaurant at a cheaper price =D

We decided to bring Mum along too, and make it a family dinner. As my Student Visa expired on 15 March, this dinner is sort of a mark to say, hey, it's 17 March, and I am still in Australia with my Bridging A, wooohoooo~~I have already purchased a 2 steak voucher, we had to get another steak for Mum there at the usual cost (lucky us too, more on that later )

The restaurant is part of the Stamford Hotel,and it wasn't hard to find. We were really lucky to get a street parking just outside (and even luckier when the birds decided that our car was too black and needed more colour.. Serious, what is with birds and black cars?! They seem to exclusively target black cars! The white car parked in front of us got NOTHING!) We walked in via the side entrance (because we didn't know where it is exactly, and ended up going in from the side). The restaurant is up on level 2,and we were greeted by the lovely maître d’, and brought to our seats. We were given the heavy menus, and the maître d’ started explaining about what our voucher entitle us to.

It seems like there were only 3 choice of steak if we are using the voucher ( The Aacco Wagyu F1 Wagyu Rump Cap (H), the Greenham's all natural Rib Eye on Bone, and T-Bone). This was totally NOT communicated on the voucher or during the sales on the webpage. I remember reading the whole Terms and Condition, and the sale says we get two steak up to the value of $104. There were plenty of other steaks that we could have chosen, and still be within this price range. They only way we could have made 'full use' of our $104 credit is to order two Rib Eye on Bone, which we do not want. I do not know if this was a miscommunication on Moo Moo's end, or Living Social. Either way, I have brought the voucher, and I didn't want to make too much of a fuss out of it. I was just glad that I didn't buy one for Mum, as she would not have like any of the cuts on offer from the voucher.

We settled for two Wagyu Rump for Minh and I (total value of $94) and got a Macquarie Downs 100% Full Blooded Wagyu Flat Iron ($55). We also got a Prelude (Crumbed Mushroom w Black pepper aioli, $6) and 3 sides for $21 (  Fat Chips + black pepper aioli, Roasted Honeyed Baby Carrots w Cummin+preserved lemon, and Handcut Green Beanw caramelised onion +almond flakes). We also got sauces for our steak (3 for $9)

Mum and Minh both got Lemon Lime Bitters, but I was felt like having a Mocktail. The waitress who came to take our order say they do not have a Mocktail list, but the bar could make it if I requested for it. I told her to surprise me with something, just no strawberries (I have a phobia). She came back with this:

Beautiful cranberry and grape drink. Yum! 

The lemon lime bitter was a bit of a disappointment tho, not frizzy and too sweet.

We also received some tasty complimentary beef with salsa as a start from the chef. Nice and tender, very juicy. Makes me crave for my steak.  Mum's serve was a little bit too salty tho.

Crumbled Mushroom. Very simple dish, and nicely done. The crush was crispy, and the mushroom still chewy and full of flavor. Don't really taste the black pepper in the sauce tho.

And finally, the stars arrive!

Beautiful Wagyu Rump, with a Red wine Jus, and my lovely mushroom sauce.

Nice, medium rare in the middle. Melts-in-your-mouth wonderful! This steak have successfully won my heart. From the first bite you can tell that it is quality meat, and whoever is cooking it knows what he is doing. The outside is nicely charred, and the inside still pink and moist. For the first time in Brisbane I think I am actually getting Wagyu. Mum's Flat Iron was definitely the highlight. The meat is flavourful, and so soft it's impossible.

Carrot and Green Bean. The Green beans are the highlight of the sides for sure. Fat chips were like wedges thick, and honey and carrot just didn't work for us. Looking around, people were ordering the portobello mushrooms and the mash. If we ever come back, we are gonna try those too!

While the final bill still gave me a mini-heart attack (considering I actually brought a voucher), I think it's money well spent. Will I come back without a voucher? Maybe, but this place is on my OMG SPECIAL OCCASION / Time to indulge list. If this meal have not been this heavenly, I would be making a bigger fuss about the voucher's T&C, but since the food is so good, I'll just forget about that.



Moo Moo The Wine Bar+ Grill

The Port Office, Stamford Plaza
Cnr. Margaret + Edward Street

Brisbane, Queensland

Tel: (07) 3236 4500Opening hours: Lunch and Dinner

Additional notes:  Takes cards and reservation. Good place for a date, or if you are planning something special. Street parking available, but payable before 7pm. Has outside sitting, nice mocktail, pricey. Say Hi to the bull at the door =D For promotions, follow them on twitter.  Website is here.