Tis' the season to be jolly!

Can't believe it's Christmas already and this time I'm spending it overseas in UK without family but friends instead. Gonna miss out dad's roast turkey this year again. Last year was due to being stuck in KL as a relative's wedding dinner was around this period.

Anyways, off to London tomorrow! Envy those who're in Switzerland, Paris, Prague, Amsterdam etc while we're only spending Christmas here. That's cause exam's just around the corner and we decided to focus more for our studies and enjoy later during summer break.

Wish I could have a white Christmas this year but it's not gonna snow in London during Christmas. And I missed the snowfall in Bristol here the other day :( :( :(

The morning after snowfall

First day of winter; in the city

Decided to make tangyuan for Winter Solstice after sis tagged me in one of the photos of Aunt's tangyuan. Made a trip to the asian supermarket to get the ingredients. First time making tangyuan and it was a success with the others' help! Colourful tangyuans were supposed to be made but after adding colouring to the dough, it became sticky and wet. :(

Finally tried Jamie's Italian, owned by Jamie Oliver after ages of wanting to dine there. Food was mediocre though. Thumbs up for freshness and uniqueness as they make their own fresh pasta everyday and a range of unique food.

Salmon bruschetta, mackerel with olives and roast potatoes, wild rabbit tagliolini, and tiramisu. 

Pre-Christmas dinner with the housemates, Wendy, Lee wee and Jenny and Darren from London

Had our first ice-skating experience in the cold too! 

First time partying with the crazy housemate, Christy and Wan Wen.

And my favourite macarons from Laduree and mini ones from Luxemburgerli. Laduree still wins hands down! Ultimate love is the salted caramel one. :D

Missing everyone at home, including Sophie the Schnauzer. Our annual family portrait over Skype, lol.

Back to the books for now. Merry Christmas all!