H&M Gray Jacket

My Husband calls this my Michael Jackson Jacket...whenever he sees me wearing this, he teases me to sing "Beat It".

He can tease me all he want but I don't care. I love this jacket and if it ever somehow reminds him (or other people) of MJ's wardrobe, then that makes me happier (I'm an MJ fan anyway).

Reasons why I love this H&M Gray Jacket:

(1) It's from H&M and it's one of the many things I bought when we were in Dubai last year. H&M has great stuff, some were created by famous designers (i.e. Comme des Garcons) and yet they sell their clothes at reasonable prices. I wait for the day when Sydney will have an H&M branch here.

(2) The jacket is light and has a flimsy look but can be worn during early Autumn and Spring season. Even with the seemingly thin fabric, it amazingly brings warmth during drizzly weather.

(3) It's gray! It goes well with a lot of colors :)

First photo by Chris Sanchez. Second photo by Jon Dael. Shot at Darling Harbour (6/11/09).

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Extra news: I was able to try Nikon's D700 last night...it was spanking hot!

No, I'm not making the switch, but it's nice to get to know other cameras and learn about their technology too.

Nike Ads featuring Roger Federer

Sharing with you these two cool ads from Nike featuring Roger Federer. Enjoy!

According to his latest FB message, Roger Federer will be at the Australian Open next year. Anyone here planning to watch the Australian Open in January 2010?

Recipe: Noodles with Shrimps and Scallops

I'd like to share with you this very simple and easy-to-cook noodle recipe my Tita Cyn shared with me.

What you need:

2 tablespoons Olive Oil
Crushed Garlic
125 grams Vermicelli Rice Noodles/Sotanghon (soak in water to soften, then strain)
Lime (to taste)
Scallops
Prawns/Shrimps
Salt & Pepper (to taste)

What you need to do:

1. Saute garlic in olive oil.

2. Add the scallops and prawns/shrimps. Cook for 5-10 minutes.

3. Add the vermicelli rice noodles (sotanghon).

4. Stir in lime, salt and pepper to taste.

5. Leave for another 10 minutes until noodles are cooked.

Serves 3-4 people.

Notes:

1. You can use other oils like canola or sunflower.

2. This only took me 20 minutes to cook, very time-friendly for working wifeys like me :)

3. Scallops are a good source of vitamin B12, omega-3 fatty acids, magnesium and pottasium. {source}

4. Prawns/Shrimps are a good source of selenium, vitamin D, vitamin B12 and omega-3 fatty acids. {source}

Sakura Egg Bag by sashiko design

Discovered this red egg bag during the Floriade 2009 Festival. It caught my eye because of it's shape, simplicity and versatility. Just like the candy bag chain I discovered a few months ago, it can be worn two different ways: as a handbag....

or a shoulder or sling bag.

It's called a Sakura Egg Bag, designed by a Japanese woman who named her store sashiko design. All her bags are handmade but durable. sashiko design has a gallery/studio in Hobart, Tasmania but for Sydneysiders, their products are being sold at the Object store in Bourke Street, Surry Hills, Sydney. You can also shop online via http://www.sashikodesign.com/store/index.php. They ship internationally and offer free gift wrapping.