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Location: my hotel's patio in Santorini, Greece
Taken when I went to visit Santorini in October 2012
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There's just something about...

narrow streets

white stone buildings

cobblestone paths

& flowers on the sides of buildings

...that I just adore, :)

» summerween

= Halloween + summer

(c) Laurier and MLSB :)

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It is literally a day in the summer where we pretend it is Halloween and we all dress up and have typical MLSB shenanigans.

Which included, a kegger (obv) and then Wilfs afterwards (best)

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This was my costume:

A 'tall' Starbucks Cup

(I reallyyyy hope everyone understands that lolol)

Everyyyyone, and literally everyone, that commented on my costume said: "wow Karen, this is soo you" haha everyone knows I'm addicted. Is that a good or bad thing? MEH :)

Here are some pictures from the rest of the night.

I didn't take many because I just kept running around like a...cup? Lol but it was a typical fun MLSB night :)

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Little jellyfishies!

Love

My little Tinkerbell aka no-face fairy

Love these girls!

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Annnd that's it.

(Wow so little pictures!)

A short and sweet post :)

Until next time :)

» summer time = salad time

My favorite go-to salad :)

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Last week was one of the busiest weeks of the semester so far, with 3 exams and an assignment (plus some personal events as well).

I rarely had time to cook food at home, let alone go out and buy food!

So I opted for something super easy and less time consuming: salads.

I tried a lot of combinations of foods, but this one is my fave.

The ingredients are just tootoo simple! 

I have no excuse to not make this salad, even if I'm feeling lazy.

All you need is:

as much lettuce/spinach/spring medley you'd like

a handful (or more) of corn

half a cucumber for the salad (and the other half to eat while making the salad)

half an avocado

raw mushrooms (lots, if you're a mushroom lover like me)

a pinch of pepper

some TLC (tender love and care)

& a drizzle of balsamic vinegar

Ta-da :)

Happy Wednesday y'all!

» STOCK @ The Trump International Hotel and Tower

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Located in the heart of the financial district, it is hard to miss this gorgeous tower that opened recently last year in 2012. Since I worked so close to it, STOCK made my list of 'Places to eat before I leave Toronto' and I did just that.

Gorgeous wall design.

Take it all in.

Started off with some cocktails - super duper strong cocktails, might I mention.

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And onto our mail meal...

veal osso buca & potato gnocchi

maple broiled black cod

Happy :)

The food was absolutely amazing.

My friend loved her dish and said that it was really flavorful, while my black cod?! Impeccable.

I wouldn't say it's the best black cod I've ever had but it was pretty damn close.

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For dessert, we had to get chocolate from...

The STOCK Chocolate Cart.

It had so many different choices of chocolate that was made in-house.

We opted for trying 3 truffles each.

I don't remember which were which but they were all utterly delicious.

If you come here, you mustmustmust try something from the cart.

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Overall, I was really impressed.

The service, the ambiance, the food, the food presentation, the alcohol.. Everything was just amazing.

But what can you expect? STOCK is in the Trump Towers :)

Cheers, xo

» photo diary: May edition

{ kngxo }

finally got a new laptop after 4 years!

my babies :) why have 1 when you can have 2?

Early May, I went to Vegas (click for all Vegas related posts)!

Being back in Waterloo with my mexican meant we had to go for a Taco Bell run...

Starbucks chillin' & being entertained by my phone's face recognition that failed hard LOL

Movie night-in & cuddles :)

Indoor Dodgeball Tournament with my company :) 

Mel's Diner for breakfast ft. good talks and catchups

A zucchini, mushroom, and scrambled egg sandwich :)

Coral pants season :)

Reunited with my fave nugget

Thai Iced Tea craving, satisfied :)

Summers in Waterloo = death by construction

Greenest dinner I've ever made #healthyphase

Went to GoodLife... #healthyphase

Chicken breast, cucumbers, avocado, and roasted pepper hummus sammy :) #healthyphase

homemade vanilla buttercream frosting on chocolate cupcakes!! #healthyphaseover

Post Monday night class meals #healthyphaseneverexisted

Prepping for class at Starbucks. Gotta take advantage of my motivation while it lasts!

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May passed by wayyy too quickly! It was filled with lovely keggers...

And... Oh, I'm in Waterloo for school right now? Oops! :)

I guess that's what June is for! Studytymezzzz. :(

Happy Monday everyone :)