Australia

Port Stephens│Three Monkeys Cafe│The Depot on Darby @ Newcastle

12/01/2016 10:12:00 am

Hey ya peeps! 
This is a real throwback post, all the way to July! Loll! (28.07.2016) 
At first I would like to re-edit some of the pictures, and the lazy bugs came, and I was lazy to do it. 
So then, credit to Tim for all the pictures! =D
Only a few of these are mine. 

Anyway, during my winter break, as I have nothing else to do. 
My friends decided to have a road trip down to Port Stephens. 
As me, the international kid, never been anywhere before. 
They always give me this pity look of, 'how come this kid never travel and look around Sydney?' 
And so they decided to bring me around! 
Great friends, I have. 
So, Port Stephens, nothing much. 

Only the sand dunes. 
As in there's tons of sand. 
The place is quiet and not much people around, which is awesome. 
Get to stay away from the crowded city once in a while. 
This is why I love Australia, the blue sky, blue sea and wanderlust nature!
If you guys saw my snapchat before, it was because that I have to walk down these mountains of sand.
And both my sneakers are filled with sand.
Much of sand! Hahaha
Look at that sand! Practically like the dessert. Just not the hot temperature, which is great. =)

Thanks guys! =D
We should have more road trip together!
Then we drove down to Newcastle to have lunch there.
With our spontaneous decision, and look up through Google, we went over to Three Monkeys Cafe.
I ordered their muesli with fruits. Yums!
The boys orders burgers, which looks amazing!
Then we walked past this cafe, and I saw they serve freak-shakes! Like literally awesome humongous freak-shakes!  
I ordered their Strawberry Shortcake. Which is in PINK!!
Man, I'm love it! Well duh~ this is my first freak-shake. And I've been wanting to try them since I know about them. 
Get ready for the diabetes! 
Sugar rush!! 
That's our day trip from Sydney to Newcastle for the day.
And I hope you had fun reading them.
Till next time!



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Brewtown Newtown @ Sydney

10/27/2016 09:41:00 am

Hey guys!

After so long!
My semesters is done! My first year is officially finished!
Time sure flies, I just could believe it.
Due to uni, I couldn't really update my blog.
There's so many things that I want to share with you guys, and now I finally can! Yay!!

So here it is.
Brewtown Newtown is a cafe that serve mainly for breakfast and brunch.
It's only my first year here in Sydney, and my friends were like you have to go there and try once.
And I did, 3 times! With different people hahaha.
So here is my compilation of pictures and my experiences for all 3 times that I visited there.

Brewtown Newtown is a busy cafe, everytime when I'm there is always full of people.
And they are well known for their cruffin!
They always have a special flavour for their cruffin once in a while.
Tip: If there are no cruffin left on the counter, ask the staff, they might just bring out more from upstairs, so don't jump to conclusion that they sold out their cruffin.

The first picture of the cruffin is the strawberry cheesecake in the front and nutella at the back.
I prefer the nutella filling. =) Just cause is chocolate haha!
Strawberry is good too! But is really up to personal preferences.

The second time I went there with another friend, we ordered nutella again (left) and lemon meringue (right)
I really like the lemon meringue too!
But is too much for one person, I do recommend to share with friends.
If I remembered correctly, I ordered this from the breakfast menu, which I don't even remmeber what it is called. I tried finding through the menu online, but I think Brewtown Newtown changed the menu. So, it is not the updated menu online.
But I can say that this is also quite good.
Well it's basically poached egg and salmon in a bun.
Yummsss!!
And is worth the different angles =) enjoy the food spam!


26 July 2016.
After my first Brewtown Newtown experience, my friend and I walked to Broadway, which is like a 15-20 minute casual walk.
We walk through Sydney University.
Being me, of course, who haven't step in such a cool, old, awesome uni have to take some pics.
And taddahhhhh! Hahahaha
#OOTD
Pink Sweater: Uniqlo
Jean Jacket: Pull and Bear
Jeans: Uniqlo
Shoes: Addidas
Bag: Pierre Cardin
I'm glad to be back here.
Can't wait to show you all other more cool stuff!


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Being 21 in Sydney!

9/04/2016 07:31:00 pm

Hey Guys!! 

Before I update on posts that I should have posted ages ago, I have to do this as tradition, about my birthday celebration.
This will not be my average boring annual birthday post. 
Instead I'll discuss more on what I think and what went through when celebrating my birthday in another country. 

Turning 21, is a huge thing for every teenager, as it is the same for me. 
But once uni was planned and I had to leave my friends and family in Malaysia. 
Turning 21 wasn't the first thing that I was worrying about. 
But as all my friends having big, huge birthday bash that I wish that I could attend and celebrate for them, but I wasn't there. 
Wearing all those fancy dresses that you will only wear once, had make up and hair done professionally with photographer. A huge deal!!  
But I never get to do it and I will never get to experience it ever, cause I'm not back home. 
I envy you all, to be honest.

When my birthday approached, I had thoughts about what I should do.  
Me having the experience not being able to celebrate with my family and best friends.
Me having the experience of what I should do on my birthday.
Me having the experience of who should I celebrate my birthday with. 
Me having the experience of whether my friends really want to make the effort to celebrate with me turning 21?!
Or me having the experience of thought of me celebrating my birthday alone in this foreign land. 
Me having the experience of actually feeling grateful. 
Me having the best experience that no one else had.
All the small little matters that everyone will take granted for. 

But I know that this is God's plan for giving me the chance to celebrate me turning 21 in another country. 
This is God's plan for me to meet my new friends from Credo. 
This is also God's plan for me having some really good friends from having the same faith as I do. 
I feel blessed whenever I'm with them. 
I feel happy that I know them. 
I feel lucky that I have them that I can call them friends who I can trust. 
In whatever they do, I get inspired and learn new things from each one of them.

Never once in my mind that my friends that I just met in between the period of 6 months would do anything for me on my birthday. 
(Well is too short of a time to build a good and stable relationship, in my case)
Never once that had cross my mind that these people, these crazy but caring and loving human beings would even take the effort and time to make me happy. 
But, these crazy loving and caring people who I met from 5 weeks ago, 3 months ago and 6 months ago surprised me (almost into tears). 

It was suppose to be a small group lunch on my birthday, as my friends wanted to celebrate with me. 
Since I had nothing planned, I might as well just agree and go for lunch with them. 
It was suppose to be just us 3 people for lunch. 
And I was already late for time that we agreed to meet at, and I hate being late.
But in the end, Anto told me that the place is packed and needed to wait. 
The waitress will give them a call when there's a place, so I don't have to stay there and be bored. 
Since things came out like that, I might as well agree. 
Then Jane, Anto and I was sitting in building 11 in uni and wait for the person to text/call him that the next table is ours. 

Finally is our turn, I wanted to go to this place for such a long time. (After my friend posted in Insta) 
~The Local Mbassy~ 
It's a small, tiny corner cafe. 
And so when we got in, mentally prepared to sit in a small table for 3 in the corner of the cafe. 
Instead I was facing with 4 other familiar faces, sitting at that huge table at the corner of the cafe. 
My face was priceless (I know, good thing there's no camera there). 
I almost teared up while hugging my good Brazilian friend, Bia while saying 'hi' to others. 
Still in shocked I sat down at the table. 
Feeling bad that they had to wait so long just to have food. (well don't like to burden people) 
Couldn't even decide what to order, cause I was still in shock. 
In my mind was, I couldn't believe these people would want to give up their time just for me. 
But also, I did tell myself to prepare for something. 
As I know that Anto will have something up. =D 

Thank you all so much for the surprise, even though I never get to be in a fancy dress, in a well decorated party to celebrate me turning 21, but this kind of celebration is the one that is perfect for me! 

The Local Mbassy, I will talk about it in the next blog post. (Or else, this post would be too long). 

We went karaoke in Strathfield, as we had nothing to do anyways. 
After 2 hours of fun. 
This is the one we had been waiting for months! 
Anto, Tim, me and Clara bought tickets to Pentatonix Concert at Enmore Theatre in Newtown! 

Fun fact: When I bought the ticket, the person that I know was only Anto hahaha 
And now is totally different! 
Being able to go to my first ever concert with these crazy people.
It was a great experience!
As for Pentatonix, they are adorable and cool at the same time.
They are really talented performers and I really do look up to them.
We were at the dance floor, and Whao I thought I would be deaf by the girl beside me shouting at the top of her lungs.
But being at the dance floor was another fun experience that I thought I would never get to try out.
Like I said, I was lucky and blessed.
Pentatonix was amazing! 
Credit: @ptxofficial 
I'm somewhere in that crowd at the bottom floor/ dance floor =)   
And I also am grateful that I have my relatives here who are willing to take care of me too.
Went to Bitton for dinner the day before my birthday, and dinner was amazing!
My cousins are the best!
Right now is the end of what happened on my birthday.
No more, free Boost drinks, or free presents from Sephora and Khiels
But I did receive some great company, food and fun on my birthday.

#OOTD
Top: F Block
Jean Jacket: Pull and Bear
Skirt: Cotton On
Shoes: Toms
Bag: Pierre Cardin

If you ask me to describe the day in one word, I would say 'bless'.
I do feel that way, and this day will forever be kept in my mind reminding me how great God is.
He, who guide me all the way here and the future.

Sorry for the lengthy post, but I just have to get it out there.
I would be very glad if you are the one who read through the whole thing. =)



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Black Star Pastry│Doux Amour @ Sydney

7/18/2016 06:53:00 pm

Heyyyyy,

Finally back after some busy days!
I was busy with my Christian Fellowship Camp (FOCUS Camp) up in the Blue Mountains.
That was fun!
And now I'm half working (meh~ kinda), I got an internship during the holidays, and I'm glad that I'm able to slowly step into the working world.
So we'll see how it goes! =)
Internships here and in Malaysia is different.
I only have to go to work for 2 days/week. And only work for 3-4 hours a shift.
So it ain't that bad.
A slow step into the working world indeed.

But let's go a bit before these all things happen.
I went out with my good friend, who was willing to drive me around and also bring me around Sydney like a local!
So I get to visit these cafes that only the locals know. (or mostly the locals know hahaha!)

Let's begin this Dessert Day!

21/6/2016

Black Star Pastry

Well I mentioned Black Star Pastry before, when I first came to Sydney.
Here.
My cousin introduced me their famous Strawberry & Watermelon Cake!
Since then, I fell in love with it! And have been craving for it ever since!
So we made a trip over to Newtown to grab the cake!
Also, it is sooo worth for the pictures again!
A piece of cake costs $7.50, not a cheap cake I know, but worth all the money! =)


Also worth all the different angles! =D

Doux Amour

I saw these cute puffs on instagram, and by the way, follow my insta @sarahlee95 and I just wanted to go to this cafe to check it out!
And yes it's adorable and cute and just irresistible!
How can it be so cute!!??
So from left to right:
Frog: Matcha Flavour
Penguin: Black Sesame Flavour
Pig: Rose and Lychee Flavour
Bear: Nutella Flavour

So yeah, they are really worth the pictures, but only worth for once.
Just sayingggg~ (but it's true, just worth for one visit.)
And is also good to go with friends! *ADVICE!*


#OOTD
Pink Sweater: Forever 21
Inner White Shirt: TaoBao
Cardigan: H&M
White Pants: Uniqlo
Boots: The Flexx
Bag: Pierre Cardin
It was a cold autumn/ winter day.
Learn how to layer up to be warm and cozy =)
So, this is basically the end for my dessert post.
And now winter is here, I've been craving for ice cream even more.
Cold plus cold, I must have been crazy!
And also have you guys been playing Pokemon Go?
I have! Now I'm in level 15! Team Red!!!
So let's chat bout Pokemon, shall we?!



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Hana Cafe @ Tanjung Bungah, Penang.

4/01/2016 10:09:00 pm

Hi Gals! 

Since I was back with a throwback post last week, let's continue again with this post too! 

Visited Hana Cafe a month ago with my besties! 
And I never really wanted to go cause it's so far away from my place. 
I have to literally go round half of the island just to get there.
And what do you know, I was the one driving too! *hah!*
Hana Cafe is famous for it's Bingsu (Shaved Ice) and also their fried chicken, since we are so 'adventurous', we ordered both! 
We ordered the Honey Nuts Bingsu for RM12.00
I can say that this is quite worth it for that price, in such a big bowl filled with really fine shaved ice and full of nuts.
The ice is much more fine than the normal ice kacang that we normally know.
It just melts in your mouth immediately!
It does have a con though, there's this powder that they added, which is almond powder, or so that I was told. I hated it, it just tastes weird!
But overall is good!
The fried chicken gave me a shock on the price!
For only 6 pieces of fried chicken, it's RM28.00.
We ordered the Spicy one which is coated with Korean Chilli Sauce and chopped peanuts.
Even though we fell in love with the crispy chicken and the excitement of the spiciness kicking in, the price of the chicken is a bit too much.
One side of the cafe is decorated really beautifully, so since it's there, might as well take a picture of it right? =)
This is just a great angle with great timing that's all!
And also the bear became my 'great friend', lol! 
I hope you guys have a fun time reading this and also guess how tall I am! 
Hahahaha =) 



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Cafe

Creameal @ Jln Phuah Hin Leong

3/25/2016 06:45:00 pm

Hi!!!

In this week's post, I'm going to write about a cafe that I have visited when I was in Penang. 
It's a fairly new cafe, that opened this year. 
And I went mainly for the waffle. 
Cause well you guys know, I love my waffles~ ♥

And so, I "kind of" made my friend to bring me there just to try out their waffles. 

Ice creams here is Creameal are all handcrafted. 
I tried the Peanut Butter and the Earl Grey Lavender ice creams. 
Both taste were strong!
I prefer the Peanut Butter one, cause I also love my peanut butter. 
But my friend prefers the Earl Grey Lavender.  
They have different kinds of ice creams everyday. 
Still, I believe that the famous ice cream flavours will be there. 
If you guys don't know what to choose, just ask to try it out and then only make a decision. 
Okay, for only RM11.90.
We get 2 pieces of handmade waffles, and also 2 scoops of handcrafted ice creams of our choice.
The waffles are different from the ones from Brown Pocket (which was the best waffle [for me] in Penang)
The waffles from Creameal are much more thicker and bigger in size, and also crunchier and crispier compared to the one from Brown Pocket.
This is definitely up to your own taste.
I like both types of waffles.
But, if I really must choose, *OMG I don't know either!*
I have to say the ones from Creameal.
It's just that these are much more fluffier.
I like it!
So that's it for today's post.
Go check Creameal out in FB!
When I'm back in Penang, I know for sure that I'll go back to this tiny little waffle shop, just for my delicious waffles! =)



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Cafe

Waffle Factory @ SPICE

1/29/2016 09:18:00 pm

Hi Hi!!

I went out with my high school friend last weekend.
I wanted to try a new cafe in SPICE called the 'Waffle Factory'.
Well from the name, I'm sure you all know that it sells waffles.

And I love waffles!!
The best ones that I had (in my opinion) are from 'Brown Pocket' in Gurney Paragon.

These waffle from 'Waffle Factory' looks similar to the ones from Brown Pocket, small but thick.
All the toppings add with ice cream have the same price of RM15.90.
Another cool thing is that you can choose your own flavour of waffle.
There's 3 flavour which are original, chocolate and matcha.

Chocolate and Banana with Original Waffle
RM15.90 
What I don't like about the waffles here is that, the toppings were all put aside, is so hard to pick it up and eat them together with the waffle and ice cream. 
It just becomes a messy meal. 
They do sell coffee and cold drinks too.
Perfect for the hot weather to quench your thirst.

I heard that savoury waffles will be sold in the future.
If that's true, I would love to revisit them and try it too!

But!
In conclusion, I preferred Brown Pocket's waffles over Waffle Factory.
Just saying, this is in my own opinion.



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Cafe

FatBaby Ice Cream

11/13/2015 09:39:00 pm

Hi Gals and Guys!!!

I love Ice Cream!
Love Love Love! ♥♥
Can't never get tired of it!
Can't live without it!

So my brother told me and mom that Huey & Wah Cafe he visited when he was in Penang sells FatBaby Ice Cream.
Well me and mom have no knowledge on FatBaby ice cream at that time.
So, bro brought us there to try.
Cause he keep saying that is good!
There's only 4 flavour available here in Huey & Wah which are:
Vanilla, Chocolate, Apple Crumble and Salted Caramel.

Tried the Apple Crumble ice cream, fell in love with it immediately! ♥♥


Just so you know, FatBaby Ice Cream mostly based in KL.
Their store which is located in SS 15 opens only on Fridays and Weekends.

I was in KL last two weeks ago.
And since I became a fan of their Apple Crumble ice cream.
Asked my brother to bring me to the store to try some other flavours.
They have a variety of unique flavours that no where else have.
It's definitely worth a try!

We went with my huge family!
Aunts and cousins were there!
So my aunty ordered waffles together with the ice creams!
'Get Stuffed' contains 2 waffles and 5 ice creams worth RM40.
We were so full after dinner, but this is too good to not waste it!
So, we had finished it anyway! =D

FatBaby mostly distributes their ice cream to cafe or store to sell.
Here's the list!

I do recommend it! Like seriously recommend it!
Apple Crumble would be the first choice to recommend.
Then maybe Lemon Sea Salt! =)
If you guys did try it, tell me what flavour you all love!



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Birthday

Happy 20th Birthday, Sarah!

9/03/2015 11:06:00 pm

Hi Hi guys!! ♥♥♥♥
Aaaaahhhhhhhhhhh!!
I'm 20 today! Like literally 20!!!!


For the new readers, or people who just decided to pop into my blog.
There will be a post for my b'day and basically just write on what happened on the day itself.
These kind of memories are the most precious ones!

I have friends asking me, how does it feel?
Well, it feels..... well weird......
I'm so used to my teen years of being in 10s.
Now 'suddenly' introducing myself as officially 20 is just something I need to get used to.
I do feel much more older, much more 'adult', much more wiser/mature (a bit).
Just, I'm not a kid any more!

The sucky thing about INTI is that my classes on my bday is always until in the late afternoon.
Last year was like that, so is this year.

So, as per usual.
A morning birthday hug with a shout wishing me 'Happy Birthday' from Dad.

Then, 10am class, manage to reach class late a bit and my lecturer much more later than me.
Friends were wishing me right after I enter the classroom.
Hugs were shared and laughters were filled the whole room.
Some classmates were kinda confused. But heh! Don't care about them!

Kristle was trying to distract me to go upstairs with her to buy me cookie from the cafe.
I denied it, of course, but she insist!
In the end, I just gave up and let her be.
We head downstairs to the cyber circle, and waited for Kristie.
Shareeta came down to give me a present. (You shouldn't have!)
Then we all went up to the top floor to buy me cookie (as my so called bday present).

I was distracted for sure.
Cause I didn't even see the cake right in front of me when I arrive the top floor!
*Gosh I feel so........(face palm)*
My face was shocked then a smirk came out hahhaa, showing all my friends Hah I knew this was coming! 
They surprised me with cake with everyone being there!

Here's a collection of pictures that I collected from all different people.
And I even tried my 'hardest' to screenshot the pictures from snapchats! Hahaha
So some pictures might be blur! *shrug*
 Thank you all for going through all the trouble for this little celebration. =)
After all the singing, blowing out the candle and cutting the cake.
I got chocolate on my face!
Thanks Kristle -.-
I still manage to get my small little revenge back, so smile everyone! =D
Thank you all!! ♥♥♥
Then, we head out for lunch.
Finally get to receive my free drink from Boost Juice.
And also head over to Khiel's to receive my free birthday gift! =D
Isn't life fun, when everything is free! =)
Haven't go and collect my Sephora birthday gift yet. Hmmm =)
After all the fun, I have to head back to school and attend my afternoon classes.

Then, when my classes were done for the day.
Head back home and relax.
Replying to everyone who wished me.
And manage to chat with so many friends that I haven't met in so long.
Thank you all for the lovely messages! ♥♥
And I appreciate every single one of them =)

Dinner with the familia is always fun and great!
After all that cakes and fats. (from the last few days that compile all together)
I still have to buy myself a cake, cause it's tradition to have a cake and celebrate our birthday at home.
I just feel weird not having a cake in the house to end my birthday.
And since it was a last minute, I bought this small super cute mini cake from Love a Loaf!
Gosh it's adorably cute!! ♥♥
And of course with another round of sing song of Happy Birthday!
Blew off the mini candle!
My birthday is now complete! ♥♥
And of course I'm now 20 =)
Thank you everyone for the wishes, surprises and the gifts!!
I'll appreciate every single time of today! =)
♥♥♥




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