The London Plane.

First exam has been demolished and now onto the fun extravaganza! After my first midterm (physics-for those who are actually curious), I decided to go out on a little outing to celebrate this little moment. I need a reason to celebrate, right? So the lovely Yasi and I danced our way to Pioneer Square in Seattle. After scrolling through infamous number of Instagram pages I came across a photo that featured The London Plane. 

Now, let me tell you this place is absolutely a "one stop haven" and oh so very dreamy. It is everything you can possibly want in one store. Undeniably, this place includes speciality foods for grocery, a floral shop, and a petite cafe. It is literally part everything. It in captures colors that are just unforeseen in my everyday life (especially when I'm at school). The huge windows that seem to circumference the entire store just brings in this natural, beauty of a lighting that makes everything in their store even prettier and more delicate in every simplistic way.

We decided to make a visit around lunch time. I must say though don't come too hungry as every plating seems to be perfectly petite and delicate. I plan on making a trip back here for their brunch menu featured Saturday and Sunday, as I have heard amazing things about it. But to continue on to lunch- I decided to order half size of olive oil poached local albacore tuna with charmoula as Yasi ordered decadent pork topped with fresh, grazed onions. As well we decided to order a side of bread with herb butter. Their menu offers a variety of healthful choices- I mean they had beet hummus. Honestly, that sounds freaking delicious, which I have yet to try.

So if you are around the area, make a pit stop for a snack or a drink. Most importantly, take multitudinous number of photos.

The London Plane

300 Occidental Avenue South

Seattle, WA 98104

Talk with Sherry Kuo.

When I fondled through Sherry Kuo's artwork, I couldn't have been more excited to share with you her works. Sherry-missartistic-Kuo. Looking through her pieces, you can easily see how each painting has their own charisma and personality; in yet, each one holds a signature touch. Yes I said "their" not "it"- I mean come on- each artwork she executes has their own personality and character to them.

I have known the lovely Sherry for awhile now, as we actually attended art class together- once upon a time. And man, has her pallet grown. She has an impetus that she carries allowing her mind and hand  to freely dance across any canvas, paper, or surface. As time passes- especially now that she attends Art Center College of Design, I know there is nothing that is stopping her ambition to keep growing and creating such delicious artwork as she solely concentrates on herself and her creations. What an extraordinnaire she is. 

So yeah, she's cool. Basically she can just draw whatever she wants whenever she wants. Oh, did I mention she goes to art school? And may I just add, there is never a dull moment to her personality- more bonus points to her. Sherry definitely got down and dirty on Knotuself today by sharing her pieces with us. So, get ready for your eyes to go oooo and ahhhhhh. 

1. People call me: Sherr.

2. I can't live without: Boba. 

3. One place I want to visit is: Italy. 

4. My favorite book is: Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close by Jonathan Safran Forer. 

5. Life needs a little more: Loving.  

6. I smile when:  I see others genuinely happy. 

Smoothie Dance.

Every time I am back home (in California), my dad always emphasizes the importance of eating healthy and rebukes my current, inexcusable diet. Fortunately, every morning (when I am home) my dad will blend vegetables and fruits for me in his current blender obsession- Vitamix. Ever since, I have officially hopped onto this healthy bandwagon and decided to create a healthier diet for myself during the school year here in Seattle.

Breaking down nutrition facts: 
My dad has influenced me in blending my ingredients rather than juicing because creating a smoothie will allow the fiber in fruits and vegetables to be retained and slows the sugar absorption. Juicing creates a process of extracting the liquid contents of the food and eventually will discard the necessary fibers. Often people say that after making a juice, it is imperative to drink it immediately. This is mainly because juices oxidize faster than smoothies. Because smoothies don't oxidize as fast, they are able to maintain the majority of their nutrients for a longer period of time (which is also good if you are slow drinker like me).

Having a delicious green smoothie is definitely a good pick me up every morning, afternoon drink, or even just feeling stressed and overwhelmed. After a drink,  I always feel replenished and fresh. Since smoothies contain more fiber and nutrition they tend to be more filling if you were to want a lighter meal as well.

Recently, I have decided to blend a simple, nutritious, green smoothie for myself and to share with you guys. Now, I don't have the embellished Vitamix like my dad, but what I do have is a tiny blender I got at my school's market (probably a quarter size of the Vitamix).

I N G R E D I E N T S _____________________________________

-serving for 1

• 1/2 a carrot 
• 1 apple
• 1 leaf of kale
• 1/2 cup of orange juice 
• 1 tablespoon of chia seeds (high fiber and protein content and loaded with antioxidants)

D I R E C T I O N S _____________________________________

• Toss together all the ingredients in a blender.
• Blend until all ingredients are well blended.
• Pour it into a cup.
• Enjoy and do the smoothie dance! 

(Source): Incredible Smoothies: Green Smoothies vs. Green Juices