a Cup of Mimi

A Touch of Old Quebec City

noreply@blogger.com (Mimi) — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 03:37:00 +0000

This is by far the closest thing I can get to Europe. I love this place , a mix of busy community but still it feels laid back. Here you can just enjoy a stroll visiting the historic landmarks, fine dine in a French restaurant, shop on the stores along the street, take a ferry ride, visit museums, or just enjoy a free show outside. Quebec City is the capital of the Canadian province of Quebec, it lies on the Saint Lawrence River, roughly three hours east of Montreal. The city is the...

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Love this New Moon Quotes

noreply@blogger.com (Mimi) — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:55:00 +0000

As I was returning my books in the library I see in the front bookshelf what is turning out to be a Best Seller in books and also in the movies ... yup! talking about the Twilight Saga Collection. Before the movie is shown might as well check this book out and find out what is really fascinating. Maybe I can compare the story ... since I never had the chance to read Twilight , I just watched it on DVD. I won't really miss it this time on the moviehouse. I'm hooked! Really hooked. Love to...

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Niagara Falls Table Rock: a view from the top

noreply@blogger.com (Mimi) — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 02:31:00 +0000

Yes as I've said I'll be coming back over again to Niagara to view it on all seasons. Last time I did was just this winter, though it was really quite romantic at night due to the light effects on the falls. But you can appreciate its true beauty by day. I've taken this picture this summer while riding on the Falls InclineRailway, its a convenient link between the Fallsview tourist area and Table Rock. You can check their 2009 Adventure Pass if you want a quick tour. On the picture is Table...

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Restaurant City How To Earn Coins

noreply@blogger.com (Mimi) — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 02:37:00 +0000

I love this Restaurant City game in Facebook though you would really have a hard time earning those money to buy for things in your restaurant. The easiest and sure thing to earn those money 1. Shake trees. Your trees and when you visit someone's restaurant. 2. Pick up trash. Sometimes I get happy when I visit someone's restaurant and their trash piles up this means more coins fo me. 3. The last and not the best one ... buy coins.

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My first ever blog award

noreply@blogger.com (Mimi) — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 00:13:00 +0000

Thank you very much to Toni at Dee-Zigns for this wonderful blog award I received about a month ago. I am really looking forward when will be the time I may be able to receive such awards like other bloggers post on their blogsite. And now I'm so thankful I received my first ever award. And sorry to Toni I can't keep my lips sealed for this one I'm so happy. I know very well that you deserve this award too. In return I would like to share the "2009 Friendly Blogger Award" and "The Uplifting...

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Panda Bear or Polar Bear? (T-Thunks#1)

noreply@blogger.com (Mimi) — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 13:52:00 +0000

1. Someone knocks at your door. You answer it. It's a kid from the local school selling candy bars for a fundraiser. Do you buy one? Because it's a kid ... maybe if it wouldn't look like a scam. 2. The end of the world is tomorrow and you are out of milk - do you go buy some? Yes of course maybe I'll buy lots of it. 3. Have you ever picked up the phone and called someone that you hadn't talked to in years? My uncle and aunt in the US. 4. Whats on your computer desktop background? Niagara...

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Fathers Now and Then

noreply@blogger.com (Mimi) — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 15:10:00 +0000

In 1900, a father's horsepower meant his horses. Today, it's the size of his minivan. In 1900, if a father put a roof over his family's head, he was a success. Today, it takes a roof, deck, pool, and 4-car garage. And that's just the vacation home. In 1900, a father waited for the doctor to tell him when the baby arrived. Today, a father must wear a smock, know how to breathe, and make sure film is in the video camera. In 1900, fathers passed on clothing to their sons. Today, kids wouldn't...

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Dragonball Evolution not a hit in movies?

noreply@blogger.com (Mimi) — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 17:05:00 +0000

You're probably a kid living in Asia in the 90's era if you know Dragonball Z. Too popular that from the time my brother was a kid till he goes to senior high school I can still see reruns of it in TV. I am happy seeing some news last year that it was produced into a movie and will be showing this year. And yeah was shown this April though haven't seen it in the moviehouse. I was scanning some reviews of it in rottentomatoes.com and found out critics gave it a very low rating 13% on the...

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I am a certified summer person

noreply@blogger.com (Mimi) — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 14:54:00 +0000

The week is still like "today raining, tomorrow sunny" ... but I am so happy it's summer still ... I have to seize it before winter comes again. I came from a tropical country and it's really smoking hot there in summer. And for this coming week and so, I would be even happier (Yey!), If we pushed through on going out of town I'll post the pictures here and share it with you. I am a Summer Person! You are energetic, outgoing, and active. You love to be out and about... hanging out with...

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Luminato - 1000 Tastes of Toronto

noreply@blogger.com (Mimi) — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 02:54:00 +0000

1000 Plates 1000 Tastes. In celebration of Luminato, President's choice showcased a feast of different culinary flavors from different food vendors and restaurant. A thousand food booths lined up along Queen's Quay in Harbourfront last weekend ( June 13-14 ). YOU MIGHT ALSO LIKE TO READ THIS : Harbourfront Centre Winter Activities

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The Alchemist: In search of your personal legend?

noreply@blogger.com (Mimi) — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 00:58:00 +0000

An allegorical novel by Paulo Coelho. A simple, quick read book that turned to be a modern classic. The story is about a shepherd boy who goes into quest for a treasure, his "Personal Legend" and the wonderful journey and experiences he met along the way. The best part of the story that I liked most is about the twist in the ending, I found it funny and didn't see it coming that way. My favorite quotes on the book: * “When we strive to become better than we are, everything around us becomes...

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Music Monday #1: Lucky by Jason Mraz ft. Colby Caillat

noreply@blogger.com (Mimi) — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 17:42:00 +0000

My first Music Monday post. I am liking this song I kept hearing on the radio. Come join Music Monday and share your songs with us. One simple rule, leave ONLY the actual post link here. You can grab this code at LJL Please note these links are STRICTLY for Music Monday participants only. All others will be deleted without prejudice.

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What bathroom product are you?

noreply@blogger.com (Mimi) — Fri, 29 May 2009 18:28:00 +0000

Yup seriously I wanna know what bathroom product I am wahahaha! why didn't I end up with bath soap instead, I love soap. Maybe because I love peppermint instead of vanilla in my toothpaste. Of course I love mint in my toothpaste and vanilla goes in soap. Oh guess I'm still lucky didn't end up with a loofah ... not bad. =) I am a Toothpaste! You are very responsible. You live an orderly, organized life. You prefer to be as clean and neat as possible. You are a bit of a clean freak. You are...

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Feeling a bit of the country side?

noreply@blogger.com (Mimi) — Thu, 28 May 2009 18:34:00 +0000

A rustic feel brings memories of me to a cabin, a lodge, or a log house with your house near the woods or with a feel of trees and nature. Brings me closer to living in the country side away from the fast paced life here in the city. I imagine having a little comfy fireplace in my living room. Sometimes taking a break out of the closed space apartments or condo and embrace a little laid back living can do wonders to our pre-occupied thinking. YOU MIGHT ALSO LIKE TO READ THIS : Great Wolf Lodge...

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WW#1: Speed Bumps

noreply@blogger.com (Mimi) — Wed, 27 May 2009 06:37:00 +0000

"Life is what's happening when you're too busy to notice." - Wayne Muller This is my first Wordless Wednesday! Come and share your cool picture links too and join the fun.

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Kris Allen the Season's Dark Horse

noreply@blogger.com (Mimi) — Fri, 22 May 2009 15:52:00 +0000

Though gained many unfavorable responses from the American Idol Fans (even from my husband he's a big Adam fan you know and I can still remember his sigh remarks after Adam lose) kudos to Kris Allen on keeping his feet on the ground and maintaining his charisma after all this. Anyways we can't do anything about it he's "The Dark Horse" now. Aside from "Ain't No Sunshine" I also love this one "Falling Slowly" .

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At The Keg Mansion for a Superb Creepy Dinner

noreply@blogger.com (Mimi) — Wed, 20 May 2009 17:40:00 +0000

My husband for so long wanted to bring me to a special dinner. And he purposely liked to go on a steakhouse for his love of steak. Brought me here at the Keg Mansion located near the corner of Jarvis and Wellesley. Though a bit creepy I didn't know it was as they say haunted, until I read the history on the leaflets the receptionists are giving to guests. While waiting for food we took some pictures inside the restroom where they say it was. Though I was feeling a little bit creepy. I don't...

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Chat with me at Cbox

noreply@blogger.com (Mimi) — Tue, 19 May 2009 02:40:00 +0000

Hi to all! Thank you for dropping by on my personal blog. If you want to chat with me or drop me a message if I'm not online you can use the Cbox feature below. I value greatly your comments and deeply appreciate it better but still more communication is more fun. So hop on and just buzz me.

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Aloha Friday #1 : Top 3 Beauty Product Essentials

noreply@blogger.com (Mimi) — Sat, 16 May 2009 00:04:00 +0000

This is my first Aloha Friday post, thanks to Kailani of Island Life for this wonderful meme. My question is ... "What is your top 3 beauty item you can't leave home without?" Mine is a lip balm, blush, and eyebrow pencil. I had this with me always. The Faceshop Automatic Eyebrow Pencil works wonder with me because its fuzz free. If you want to join the fun just visit Aloha Friday on Island Life and follow the instructions.

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Adam and Kris for the Finals on American Idol Season 8

noreply@blogger.com (Mimi) — Thu, 14 May 2009 15:37:00 +0000

Adam Lambert and Kris Allen remains in-tact for the Top 2 on American Idols Season 8. Danny Gokey who has never been to the bottom three was voted off and gained the lowest of the 88 million votes. Randy Jackson and Kara DioGuardi chose One Republic’s "Apologize" for Kris Allen, but seemed not to gain favor for the judges. The "Season's Dark Horse" as the judges call him bounced back with his very good interpretation of "Heartless" by Kanye West as his own choice, for which he accompanied...

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Bestseller in Books

noreply@blogger.com (Mimi) — Wed, 13 May 2009 18:00:00 +0000

Checkout this great hot bestseller books in Amazon.com.

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Fringe Season 1 Finale

noreply@blogger.com (Mimi) — Tue, 12 May 2009 22:13:00 +0000

Questions will be answered in the climactic all-new first season finale of "Fringe" as the elusive William Bell (guest star Leonard Nimoy of Star Trek) is finally introduced in the "There's More Than One of Everything" episode of FRINGE airing Tuesday, May 12 (9:04-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. When asked about how the second season of Fringe would differ from the first, Abrams ( Fringe co-creator) said, “The first year is about learning there is an enemy ... I would argue Season 2 is about getting...

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Mother's Day Movies to Watch

noreply@blogger.com (Mimi) — Sun, 10 May 2009 18:20:00 +0000

Celebrate Mother's Day with this list of movies celebrating women's and mom stories. Teen Mom * Juno Funny/Comedy * Stepmom, Monster in Law, Anywhere but Here, Freaky Friday Drama/Romance * Steel Magnolias, Terms of Endearment, Georgia Rule Inspiring/Women's Rights * North Country, Erin Brocovich Single Working Moms * Maid in Manhattan, Riding in Car with Boys Musical * Mamma Mia, The Sound of Music If you want to include something on the list just leave your comments and would gladly add it...

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Hell's Kitchen Top 2 Face-off

noreply@blogger.com (Mimi) — Thu, 07 May 2009 14:19:00 +0000

Its the Top 2 Finalists Danny and Paula to face-off on tonight's episode of Hell's Kitchen (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) THURSDAY, MAY 7, ON FOX.The final two chefs would start designing their restaurant for their final dinner service. And Ramsay surprises them again in a trip to the Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa in Atlantic City, NJ for another challenge, each must impress the Borgata's Chief Operating Officer with their potential restaurant menus. Who would win Executive Chef Danny or Executive Sous...

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H1N1 Swine Flu vs Sars

noreply@blogger.com (Mimi) — Wed, 06 May 2009 01:16:00 +0000

"An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure" - Henry de Bracton I like to share this information about H1N1 flu I got from my email. Last Monday the victims topped to its 1000 mark, serious cases of death was mainly for those with existing respiratory problems. Click on image to enlarge.

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