Royce' Chocolate

It's Cherry, and I'm back again with another post this week! Hoping to make up for lost time, so here's a lovely post about a chocolate shop I was introduced to about a year ago in NYC called Royce' Chocolate!
Founded in Japan, this chocolate store is infamous for their world class chocolates and their best selling Nama chocolates. The only locations are in Japan, Singapore, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Thailand, Philippines, Brunei, Indonesia, Taiwan, and U.S.A. (only in New York)! They do not ship, which makes their chocolates even harder to obtain, but once you buy a box, you'll be begging for more!
My first time visiting was last year in the summer when I visited Columbia University. My aunt told my mother and me about it (specifically the maccha Nama chocolates), so we just had to visit. We bought two boxes of Nama chocolates (maccha and champagne), maccha chocolate covered almonds, and a box of chips covered with white chocolate (way more delicious than it sounds). We were then given a free box of maccha chocolates as a promotional gift!
Ever since then, I'd been craving for their out of this world sweets, and got a chance to buy more when I visited NYC to see some colleges this trip! I hit the chocolate store, bought two boxes of maccha chocolate, a box of dark chocolate covered chips, and got a free box of maccha chocolates (which I plan to give to my aunt who originally recommended this store).

Here are some pictures:

Above are the maccha (spelled this way on their website and in the store) Nama chocolates. If you love matcha desserts and sweets as much as I do, then you'll absolutely fall in love with these chocolates! In general, the Nama chocolates just melt in your mouth and have a taste that can't be replicated anywhere else! If you never thought you'd fall in love with chocolate, then you will once you give these a try.

These are the chocolate covered chips. I got the slightly bitter ones to try out (as I'm a fan of dark chocolate). The balance between salty and sweet, crunchy and soft is perfect and is a great, rare snack to have every once in a while. 

The shop itself is very small, but needs not be any bigger! It perfectly holds their variety of chocolate confections which range from the normal chocolate bars to biscuits covered in rich chocolate and filled with yummy jelly. Whenever you get a chance to visit one of their shops, definitely pick up at least one box of their Nama chocolates, or a chocolate bar. 

Here is the link to their website in case you wanted to check out some of their products:

http://royceconfectusa.com

Thank you guys so much for reading this post! Hope you discovered something new and something you'd be willing to check out. I'll see you all next time!

-Cherry

New Blog Layout!

Hey guys! ^^ It's Krispy here, and you may have noticed, but the blog layout has changed!

I wasn't too fond of our old, plain and boring layout, so I twisted it up.

Although the layout isn't set in stone, and we're looking for a custom layout, we hope this won't be a bad default as we make bigger decisions. :) I really liked the floral print, and the template for the layout was decent enough.
The new fonts are more casual and fitting to our theme, and I'm hoping to maybe start organizing how our blog is setup.
Even after a tiny semi-hiatus, we are back and ready to take this blog to the top!

So here's to clarify:

- We will all post at least once a week (unless we make certain announcements).
- We post a lot of food, fashion, beauty, and Asian lifestyle things. If you don't like it, don't follow us.
- We are all different people, so therefore, all of our posts will be different as they reflect our personalities.
- You are allowed to comment and make requests/suggestions as you please.
- Follow if you can, you don't have to.
- Not all things will be positive. I am a bit of a critic.


So that's all the things I have so far.

Vlogs may come in here and there.

Also, be sure to subscribe or follow because I know a lot of you guys read this blog, and don't bother to follow or give us a share.
We love posting for you guys, but we need to know that our effort is reaching somebody.


Thanks guys! We love you from the bottom of our hearts. :)
-Krispy

Serendipity 3

Hey guys! It's been two weeks since my last post (not including the music review)! I am so sorry for the lack of posts lately. Two weeks ago, I was bombarded with tons of homework, massive papers, tests, etc. Then this past week, I was out of town (on an east coast college tour), and had no access to a laptop, so I couldn't post! But, this week, I'll be shooting out a number of different posts (many of which will be about food). Today is no different as I'll be posting about a little restaurant/cafe called Serendipity 3!

On my east coast trip, I was introduced to this charming little place first in New York, then in D.C. First off, I loved the food! It was absolutely spectacular, and I'll be elaborating on the quality later. However, there was a significant difference in the service I got! And that's something I'll be covering as well, comparing and contrasting the two different locations.

New York City 

Above is a picture of the cover of the cute menu! There's a description about the store (though I didn't read it too far into detail as I was in a rush), along with some charming pictures to illustrate it. The font definitely suits the theme of the restaurant, very whimsical and curly. It has kind of an Alice in Wonderland feel, silly and fun!

The decor around the entire cafe (the NYC one was two floors) was adorable! There were dessert sculptures, playful chandeliers (the above is just one example), a white winding staircase, and odd pictures and designs decorating the walls, etc. I believe there was also a little shop at the entrance of the store where they sold interesting trinkets and such.

I had already eaten dinner earlier with my friends, so we just decided to hit the famous desserts! Right above is the Forbidden Broadway Sundae. It basically consists of vanilla ice cream, brownies, chocolate fudge, and that huge mountain of whipped cream (which I subtly and definitely not very elegantly plopped off to the side). When you come to this restaurant, you will quickly discover how huge the servings are! I shared this with one friend and just barely ate half of the dish! Bring two more people with you and just order one dessert, because it's more than enough.

Despite the size of the dish, I loved it! I'm a fan of chocolate and this curbed my craving for chocolate that I'd had throughout my trip. The warm brownie was complimented by the cold ice cream and made for an absolutely brilliant dessert! But, if you don't like chocolate that much, I wouldn't suggest getting this, as it is definitely way more chocolate than even a chocolate lover could consume in one sitting.

Next is the three scoop ice cream! My other friend, who isn't much of a chocolate fan, ordered a classic sundae with two scoops of vanilla and one of strawberry, with caramel drizzled (more like poured) over the ice cream. I only tried a scoop of the vanilla (which tasted similar to the one in my own dessert), but from what my friend said, it was the best strawberry ice cream she'd ever had! There was a huge mountain of whipped cream as well, but that fell off just as the waiter brought it to us... just goes to show how whipped cream might be just a tad bit bad for you :P Regardless, it looked delicious, my friend said that was an understatement, and therefore, I conclude that this restaurant can make even the most simple sundae taste marvelous!

Last, but oh dear it cannot even be considered the least, is the Frrrozen Hot Chocolate (yes, there are that many "r"s)! Serendipity 3 is infamous for their amazing iced hot chocolate, and so we just had to order one! It's basically exactly like a hot chocolate, except for the, well, tiny little ice chips inside and the huge mountain of chocolate powder and whipped cream. For those of you who do not like milk shakes, I wouldn't suggest this drink. However, for those of you who are okay with a slightly watered down version, try it out! My friends and I unanimously agreed that it was a terrific dish, and worthy of its fame. Even my friend who didn't like chocolate said it was perfect! Even though it sounds weird (ice in hot chocolate?), it tastes way better than you could imagine. Please, if you ever go to Serendipity 3, go try it out!

Service in NYC
Right upon our arrival, despite how busy it was in the store, a waiter immediately walked up to us, welcomed us, and asked how big of a table we needed with a huge smile on his face. And somehow, with all of the chaos and number of customers there were, we were seated easily and immediately with menus and chairs pulled out for us. As we were looking over the menu, a waiter came to ask if we were ready. We could tell he was a bit rushed, but he smiled as well, and even when we said we needed more time, he simply nodded and told us to take all the time we needed. All of the employees were pleasant, patient, and kind. It was like one of those imaginary cafes you see on television or in animes. The waiters and waitresses were all dressed either in simple, all black ensembles or in rather casual, but neat outfits, very put together. The whole visit was smooth sailing, and we weren't neglected at all! They all really knew how to manage their time and divide their attention well. Giving them five out of five!

Washington D.C.

First, I actually came to this one to have dinner! And since I was in a rush yet again, had no time for a proper dessert from Serendipity 3, so settled with a yummy milkshake! This one was the Oreo Express Milk Shake and tasted great! The presentation isn't quite as it was at the one in NYC, but the taste made up for it. The whipped cream was a bit of a hassle taking out, but really, no big deal. The milk shake was very thick in consistency (a plus on my part), and wasn't too sweet! 

I then ordered the Crab Cake Salad for my meal. The crab wasn't necessarily fresh, but wasn't bad either, just in between. I'd have to say that this wasn't the best dish I've tried, but it was fairly decent. Can't say much about a salad, but I'd give it maybe a three out of five!

Now, for the aesthetic appeal of the restaurant, I'd have to say it had a long way before catching up to the one in NYC. It was definitely bigger in this location, but looked a bit like an old diner. It also wasn't as busy, and I'll get to the possible reason later. The decor was lacking a bit, as there weren't an whimsical decorations or interesting designs. It was a bit plain compared to the one in NYC.

Service in D.C.

Oh, the service. Let me tell you something: this is probably why people don't seem to be visiting this location. First off, it was such a hassle to tell them just how many people were in my group. We walked in with two other groups, and the waiter kept on diverting his attention from one group to the other, unnecessarily confusing himself. He then took a party that came in way later than my group did, and seated my group last (and we were shoved into a booth in the back of the restaurant near the kitchen). And like I said before, there weren't that many people there. However, the waiter made it seem as if he were in a rush and couldn't handle simply taking the time to grab some menus and lead us to our table. It took thirty minutes for another waiter to come and take our order, despite the fact that there were barely five other groups in the restaurant. Then, another twenty to thirty minutes passed before we even got our food. Perhaps it was just because I was in a rush, but I was way too impatient at the moment. Our food arrived, and we then realized that two orders were wrong. The waiter compensated with fries, but didn't bother to change the incorrect orders. Now I'll be skipping to the very end of the meal, when we asked for split checks. He looked at us for a good thirty seconds before saying that it would take way too long to print out separate checks. We all were a bit fed up but agreed to just use one check and use different forms of payment by writing who was paying for what on the back of the check (as he instructed us). We did so and afterwards, he said we did it wrong and then just said he would print out separate checks for us (which took a measly minute). Let's just say he received barely any tips that night. Won't bother with a rating.

Well, that was basically my experience with the two locations! My conclusion: go to the one in NYC, skip the one in D.C. If you do that, you won't regret your visit :)!

And that concludes my first post in two weeks! Hope you guys enjoyed my review of the two locations and visit Serendipity 3 (at least to get their Frrrozen Hot Chocolate)! Bring a couple of friends, or you'll be stuffed to the brim with no room to even sip water! Thanks so much for reading my post, and I'll see you guys very soon with another post~

-Cherry

Yesstyle's "Pink Surprise" Giveaway Haul!

Hey guys, its Krispy!

I recently had the luck to win a giveaway, hosted by Yesstyle -- a store/webstore that sells clothes and different beauty products from all over Asia. Its great! 

I won their recent "Pink Surprise" giveaway with Etude House, my favorite brand of all time.

They sell makeup and beauty products, all my favorite things!

Anyways, this is what I got in my little package, and I hope you can enjoy this! ^^

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1.) SECRET album

So, "GIFT FROM SECRET" album.

I was happy to see this cute little album in my package. Although I'm not a fan, this would be a fun addition to a future giveaway! :) 

Probably not going to listen to the CD, so watch out for a future contest! ^^*

2. Awesome headband of cuteness.

Hands down my favorite thing from this whole package.

I got a cute headband with a bow on it, and its the type where you wear it to keep the hair away to wash your face. (I have an immense attraction to things with big fluffy bows.)

It is so cute. I am going to be using this every night shamelessly. I am going to replace my old, boring black headband with this overwhelmingly kawaii one. :) 

3. Yellow nailpolish (from Etude House.)

Straight off: not a fan of the color.

Of all the colors in the rainbow, I get this one.

Yes, I am a bit bitter about it.

My skin already has such a yellow pigment that I could never wear this color, nor do I find it attractive at all.

May sell; anyone interested? (Or like the color?)

Anyways, not a fan.

4. Etude House box full of wipes.

You could imagine how excited I was too see this box. It has Etude House's logo on it, and I was expecting something fun.

But I got a box of wipes.

A literal

box

of wipes.

Thats all nice, but this giveaway is turning out to be some sort of spring cleaning for the store to get rid of some unwanted or low value products (minus the album of course).

It doesn't exactly balance out too well.

All in all, a cool win.

I hope you enjoyed this haul.

See you later! :D

-Krispy

Asian Superstitions

These superstitions come from Eastern Asia (because if I did all of Asia there would be too many superstitions to cover), so it's mainly Chinese, Korean, and Japanese. I guess if you're a really dedicated Asian, you can keep all of these in mind. xD

1.) If a baby starts crying randomly, watch out for ghosts! (Well, I guess you can't, but...)

2.) Don't clip your nails at night! (Applies to all >.<)

3.) Don't whistle at night (and this goes for Chinese, Japanese, and Korean).

4.) 4 is bad...

5.) Never write your name in red.

6.) Never gift shoes.

7.) If you don't want to turn into a cow, don't lie down after a meal :3.

8.) The luckiest Chinese number is 8!

9.) In order to cure your flu, someone else has to procure it from you.

10.) You can't marry someone with the same surname as you! (Sucks -.-".)

11.) It's unlucky to greet someone in their bedroom.

12.) Don't shake your legs.

13.) The child must eat the last piece of food when an adult and a child are eating together or they'll die.

14.) Don't pee on a worm (lol).

15.) Never jump over a baby :P.

16.) Growing a mustache is bad luck.

17.) Never point at the moon.

18.) Don't keep a turtle as a pet.

19.) Always wear your new shoes in the morning and only in the morning.

20.) Finish all your rice!

21.) Leaving a fan on all night is bad luck!

22.) Don't talk or follow anyone in your dreams that is already dead.

23.) Don't talk about bad dreams before noon.

24.) Don't talk back to someone talking in their sleep.

25.) One sneeze means someones talking well about you. Two sneezes mean that someones talking bad about you. Someone loves you if you sneeze three times, and if you sneeze four times, you have a cold.

26.) If a child loses his/her tooth, you have to toss it to the roof (saw this in Scandal).

27.) Say you take a picture with two other people. Don't stand in the middle cause you will die first.

28.) If the first person you meet on any day is a woman, you'll have good luck! ^^

Credits to all the websites I used! Sorry; I used so many that I forgot to cite them all...

~Nikki

TRY [Posts From Krispy]

Hello everyone! ^^ Krispy here.

Foreword: So, here's a post pertaining to what's been going on lately.
Obviously, I haven't been posting lately, and I feel really bad for leaving Cherry to handle everything.
Nikki has also been busy, and it's difficult to dedicate.
But I've been inspired to try.

I realize that trying is the basis of all success.
This means that I can't just be successful. Working for it is the only way to achieve it.
I almost gave up on this blog because it was so much work, and we weren't getting any feed or followers, and I didn't understand what I was doing this for.
But I realized that all the people who blog, post on youtube, they all worked for it. They are all trying, and they didn't just poof into the business, and didn't just become popular overnight.
It's difficult to keep trying, but it is sure as hell possible.

So this is what the post is about: trying.
Trying everything.
New things,
old things,
anything!

Maybe not drugs or alcohol, or anything dangerous of the sort, but I mean trying things that you would not usually think about trying!
Be brave, be persistent. Life is about exploration and trying new things. Sometimes, we become so afraid to try because we feel as if we are going to fail. It sucks that something in your head can control what you do in life. You don't know if you're missing something that you could do, or missing an opportunity that would have changed your life. Don't be afraid! Being afraid will never get us anywhere.

Story time: Krispy is about to reveal a thing or two about herself. But it's a secret between us, alright?

I suffer with anxiety issues. To explain this simply, I have random panic attacks and immense constant fear for nearly everything. This does not mean that I am a hermit, and I don't lock myself in my room, but it definitely affects my social life. I am constantly aware of how I look, how other people look, how people react to me, and just everything that happens. It's a pain in the ass, honestly.
And a lot of people suffer with this as well. Anxiety is in everyone, just different levels for different people. After struggling with the side effects of these attacks for years, I decided to stop. Well, I can't just stop, but it all starts from me. The finish line is close, yet far. It just depends on how fast I am willing to run.
So how has anxiety affected me?
Anxiety has affected my decisions. Decisions that range from little things to huge things. I am always all over the place, conflicted within myself and weighing the pros and cons in my head. It is a really big pain to live with, and even seeing help, it still affects me. After countless nights of no sleep because my stomach is brewing with nervousness, or days of panic attacks that just hit me like a brick and kill me for a couple minutes, I was over it. I did not like living with this dumb illness, and I wasted to break it. Of course it isn't so simple, but I started at the beginning, and I started with a slow walk. I took it step by step, and I proceeded forward, wary and wondering who is behind me. After a while, it turned into a slow jog, less wary, but still nervous about the fog around me. Where is the finish line? Couldn't be seen at that point, but it's there, and I remembered it's not going anywhere.
And here I am. At a bit of a faster jog, beginning to clear the fog, and waiting to see that banner at the end that reads "FINISH LINE." I can't wait to get there, and even if I fall, I'll get back up and go faster when I do.
Panic attacks always sneak up on me at my worst, or even best, times. They randomly hit me, and I deal with them as they come. Like hurdles in the track. It's difficult and sometimes I can't reach, but after trying (*key word here), I will eventually make it over.

The point is, after falling to the worst, anything above seems like the best. Every time I calmed myself down, I would see progress. In myself. I would get a bit better, and I would see a little more light at the end, even if it's so dark around me. Every step forward is a step away from the bottom, and thats what you need to tell yourself. Little progress is still progress.

I know a lot of people who struggle with anxiety, depression, pressure, anything. But these things do not define you. You are you, whatever your name may be. You can't let anchors decide where you stop. You reel 'em in, and keep sailing (have been playing ACV: black flag and I'm pirate crazed).
Don't stop even if you fall and land back at the bottom. It's not getting lower. You just keep climbing those metaphorical stairs until you either fall again, or see a new light that you couldn't see before.

This is not a post about depression, or mental illness. We are all pessimistic sometimes, about a lot of things, but in every person, there is positivity. Every person has the ability to smile. And do so whenever the urge comes. Smile. Smile even if it hurts, because that's another step.
Happiness is not forced, it is chosen. Even if your whole world is black and white, look for a bit of color and stare at that until the whole world is a rainbow! Stay happy, because I couldn't do that while I was dealing with things. It cost me a lot of friends, company, and success. I can't change that, but I can step forward. New friends, New opportunities. You can't turn back time, but you can control your future. You decide whether you will sit in the sun or sit at the bottom of the well.

Don't let failure get you down. Failure is the basis of success. Let yourself fail, and just keep trying.
Don't let go of that passion you have, just because other people don't see it the way you do.
Don't let opportunities of new experiences make you anxious, and just say yes!

It's hard to try when you've spent your whole life giving up, but it's never too late to start. There's a bit of hope living in everyone, and all you have to do is wake it up.

If you have any anxiety, depression, or anything of that nature, I hope this post has helped you, even in the slightest way. Let things go, don't look at the past, look to the brighter future. Little things can't knock you down. And even if they do, you show them they can't break you. Stand up and keep going.
I hope you can take something from this post, and use it for yourself.
Be brave, be confident, and try anything new!
If you try something new with me in mind, let me know by commenting down below!


Everyone deserves to be happy, and feel lighthearted.
Don't let the monster inside you pull you deeper into the well.

Try!

-Krispy 

Lunafly - "특별한 남자 (Special Guy)" Review

Hi, my loves! This time, we have a review on Lunafly's new song for you all!! I, Cherry, and Krispy will be writing this review for you guys.

So, let's just jump right into it!

The Music/Instrumentals

Cherry: The music is definitely a twist on Lunafly's usual acoustic feel. They strayed a bit from the acoustic genre in their "Fly to Love" album, but even more so in this song. Although it's different, I absolutely love it! They added their own unique touch to the electric music, with some cool beats courtesy of Teo, and some sweet guitar playing from Sam and Yun! The trio didn't disappoint me in the slightest and showed off their ability to mold into different genres instrumentally.

Krispy: I found the feel of this album to be a bit of a breakthrough for Lunafly, to the more mainstream flow of Korean music. They've always done different things, and this album was a bit of a new feel for them. I have the instrumentals, and I like the beats in the background. It did take a little bit to get used to, but it grows on you. 

The Vocals/Rapping

Cherry: The first thing that stood out to me: Yun's falsetto! I was initially really shocked and didn't like it upon my first listen to the song. But after another try at the song, I found that his falsetto suited the unique music. It gives the song a different feel compared to Lunafly's other songs, and gives it an overall funky, cool mood. I also have to applaud Yun, because singing a pleasant falsetto is very difficult, especially for guys who tend to have a lower voice. Other than the falsetto, the three of them sang as they normally would, and Teo even added in a bit of rapping. Their vocals complimented each other and carried out the song rather well. They were also able to showcase their diversity and flexibility in taking on various genres. Sam's unique vocals, Teo's deeper voice, and Yun's smooth singing (falsetto aside) are literally an all-kill for me. (One of my favorite parts is that section with Sam and Yun singing before Miryo's rap.)

Krispy: Always fantastic vocals from these boys. I've always had a thing for vocals, and they never disappoint me. Yun's high notes and falsetto struck me first, and it was kind of new and I liked it! Teo did not have many parts (as usual, honestly), but Sam and Yun are always showing their stunning voices. Teo's rapping was cool, but they are definitely new rappers, so I'm looking forward to a bit of improvement. 

The Lyrics

Cherry: "Welcome to the Lunafly Show." ... Hahaha. Oh gosh, I laughed so hard at first, I had to replay that part to see if I heard it correctly. It was really cute and kind of awkward, but charming at the same time. Now, because I don't understand Korean, I'll be referring to rough translations of the lyrics. In a brief summary, this song is about how a guy likes a girl, yet she's hesitant to get close to him as he wasn't her ideal. He's telling her that he's definitely a "special guy" (hence the name)with charming qualities, and is trying to convince her that if she gets to know him, she'll like him. At the end of the song, he convinces her and they're both "special." That was probably the worst summary ever, but translations are never quite what they should be... haha... ha... Anyway, I didn't really like the lyrics based off of the translation I read because it seemed like a cliché storyline, overused and boring. They flowed very well with the music, but the actual content wasn't all too compelling. It was just another song about unrequited love that becomes requited. Have to say that the lyrics disappointed me a bit compared to Lunafly's previous songs, but I'll just have to wait until I hear the English version to see if it changes my opinion ^^.

Krispy: Same with Cherry^ "Welcome to the Lunafly Show" cracked me up. It was so funny and honestly, very cheesy. They are so awkward and dorky; I just can't see them being.. what is it... "swaggy." All the lyrics and the club scene theme were pretty new. Again, moving into mainstream type music, it was very out of their box, and I found the lyrics pretty generic, honestly. And "Special Guy" is kind of a strange title in my opinion. 

Miryo's Feature

Cherry: I love Miryo, and I really look up to her and the Brown Eyed Girls. Her rapping is very nice to listen to, and suits the Brown Eyed Girls' songs. But in "Special Guy," her voice was completely out of place. The boys had very strong, powerful vocals, and although she has a strong voice, she took on a softer tone. The energy of her rap didn't match up to the rest of the song. Her rap was a bit choppy, as opposed to the smoother flow of the rest of the song. Her lyrics, however, were beautiful and conveyed her ideas very well... except for that last line. "I want a naughty boy, I know you dirty." It is a bit grammatically incorrect, but I'll ignore that part for the meantime. The rest of her rap had a very sweet and romantic tone, i.e.: "making my frozen heart beat again." But that last line totally took a 180 degree turn. I have no idea what compelled her to insert that line right there, but I think she should left it out. Not only does it not relate to her rap, but it just doesn't relate to the entirety of the song either. For Miryo's feature, I did like her lyrics (excluding that last line), but I feel as if they should've had another rapper instead, someone who's voice matched the rest of the song.

Krispy: I, on the other hand, have no prior opinions on BEG, so I was exposed to a completely new face and voice, both of which I was bewildered by. Yes, I am a bit of a critic, seeing how she was... unnecessary. Bit of a publicity stunt, maybe? Maybe it wasn't, we may never know. But she was not exactly a great addition to the song in my opinion. Have respect for her and what she does, and she has undeniable talent, but I can't say she added much to the song. 

Other

Cherry: As someone who doesn't understand Korean, I absolutely love the song. Listening to it without paying much attention to the lyrics allows me to enjoy Lunafly's vocals and instrumentals. Although Miryo didn't suit the song that well, I think it was a good effort on her part, and I love the sunbae - hoobae relationship she has with Lunafly! I feel as if it might've been one of the company's marketing tactics to put her into the song, though; maybe it was to help Lunafly gain a bit more fame because of the Brown Eyed Girls' fame, but that's just a random theory of mine. Based on my perspective and opinions, out of ten, I would give this song an 8 ^-^! I recommend listening to it and giving Lunafly a shot if you haven't listened to their other songs yet.

Krispy: I enjoyed the song, but it definitely wasn't my style. I am not the type to enjoy club-type music, and even when I broaden my horizon, so to speak, I can't say this song is my favorite. I thought it was a great way for Lunafly to get out there a bit with their style, but listening to their previous albums is more suited for me. I congratulate them for finally having a comeback! 

That's about it for our review on Lunafly's "특별한 남자 (Special Guy)"! Hope you guys liked this joint review ^^. If you have any questions, or other opinions about their song that weren't covered in this post, you can comment right below this post. Thanks so much for reading, and we'll see you all soon!

~Cherry and Krispy

P.S: Hey guys, it's Krispy here. 

I feel bad about not posting. Lately, stuff has just been jumbled and I've been dealing with things that I can't share here. I procrastinated and ignored this blog and all of you viewers. I am truly sorry. 

Thank you all for still reading the blog, and if you care to do so, follow/subscribe to us on here or on Instagram, and we'd be happy to share with all of you what we do and what we love. Thanks for sticking around, you beautiful people. <3 

Cherry's Hauls~

Why hello there! I'm Cherry and after a week away from "3 Cups of Tea," I'm back with another haul post! These items were purchased over a stretch of time, and I decided to just couple them together in a quick haul post.

Makeup

The first items I have here are both from a little Asian makeup store at a local mall. The brand is "It's Skin" and I believe that most of their makeup consists of more natural colors. I decided to try out their eyebrow pencil (which is actually more of a roll out gel) because I've almost finished the one I have, and also because I've never tried an eyebrow pencil that's of a gel texture. I also picked up a lavender blush, which, for any of you who may not know, is quite popular this year as opposed to last year's orange/coral :)

At a different, small makeup store, I purchased a pair of mismatched earrings; one side is a star while the other is a crescent moon. They're gold in color, are made of sterling silver, and have small rhinestones to decorate. And, because I'm such a makeup addict, I also picked up a piece of makeup: the Etude House Tear Drop Liner in White Tear.

Clothes

I finally bought my first pair of high-waisted shorts from Nordstrom! It's definitely a bit pricey, but the quality is worth it. I also bought a few cropped long sleeves, both from Forever 21. The "ROOKIE" long sleeve has a thicker material better suited for early spring, while the white and black long sleeve has sheer black sleeves and is made of thinner material, better for late spring to early summer.

Also from Forever 21, I bought a black and white, floral sundress that has little brassy gold colored buttons in the front (hard to see in the picture) and a fake leather, thin brown belt. The last piece I got was the "BORED OF YOU" sleeveless top. It's not cropped, but has an uneven hem at the bottom. As you can tell, I'm already diving into spring and early summer shopping :P

Shoes

Recently, my mind has been filled with outfit ideas that happen to include combat boots. Having never owned a pair, I went to the mall to check some out. On my first visit, I was completely taken by this pair of black, Steve Maddens. I didn't buy them the first time, as I didn't know whether I should really be buying them at the end of winter in California. Before my second visit, I remembered that I was going to the east coast for spring break (where it's frigid cold) and needed a pair of boots. Plus, there would be a number of chances for me to wear them in the spring anyway, considering how awfully bipolar the weather has been lately. So, on my second visit, I purchased these amazing boots~

And that is the conclusion to my collective haul! Hope you enjoyed my post, and thank you so much for reading. If you have any comments, feel free to leave them down below :) I have a second post coming up this week in which I partnered up with Krispy, so please look forward to that! I'll see you all soon ^^.

~Cherry

Krispy / Nikki's Song Recommendations!

Hey everyone! :D

It's Nikki and Krispy here, posting a new blog post :)

Let's take a break from all the food posts, shall we? 

♪♫ So here is some of our favorite songs from our personal playlists. Enjoy!! ♪♫

1. 이런 법이 어딨어 How Can be This - Ailee

For Krispy's first song, it's Ailee's "How Can Be This". Don't be decieved by the Engrish title; it's an amazingly beautiful song. 

At first it sounds a bit hollow and can take time to get used to, but it really does grow on you.

It has a smooth, ballad type feel with a steady beat in the background.

It's a really soothing song that I listen to often.

Ailee never fails to amaze me with her voice! :D 

Buy it in the iTunes Store/Samsung Music app for $1.29~

2. Fly- unreleased song by 3rd Degree

(Side note from Krispy: This song is a joke.) 

A song that brings back memories. Krispy often tears up after listening to the high notes. Great songwriting and singing. It is definitely the best song on this list and is recommended by both Nikki and Krispy. Brian, a member of 3rd degree, is currently training with JYP and will debut in 5live.

(Other side note from Krispy: this song hurts my whole soul. Sorry, Brian.) (And everyone else.)

3.) I Was Here - Beyoncé

One of Queen Bey's most amazing songs. One of millions, of course.

"I Was Here" is an amazing song that is sung by none other than the world's best herself- Sasha Fierce. ;) 

(Krispy (me) idolizes Beyoncé to the highest degree of idolization.)

This is, in my opinion, one of Beyoncé's most touching and inspirational songs.

The lyrics are beautiful, the tune is so soothing, and everything about it is powerful and is actually very motivational.

She did one performance of this song at the Humanitarian's Festival. (It is on VEVO.) Check it out! :D 

I love this song so much and if you haven't heard it, you're missing out. 

4. We're My OTP - Troye Sivan

Nikki's reccomendation. 

A pretty clever song, in my opinion. It'll probably get stuck in your head after listening to it once. 

"Troye Sivan is cute. The song is cute. If you like someone from the internet, this is your kind of song." Quote by Krispy.

(Nikki is in love with Troye Sivan, btw. Troyler, anyone? ;) )

5. 아이돌 하기 싫어 Don't Want to be an Idol - VIXX

This is hands down one of my favorite songs of all time.

I love the meaning behind the lyrics, and I love how they let Ken express his feelings through a song.

Although I was of course a bit heartbroken, given Ken is my (Krispy's) bias, I couldn't help but lose that feeling and feel sadness for his broken love instead.

The song is basically Ken's way of saying, "I love being a singer, but I had to break up my love for this. When this is all over, I'll come back to you, and love you the way I couldn't before."

It's really so bittersweet.

It's a ballad, softbeat type song, and it's sung by both Leo and Ken (vocal line). 

I love this song, in all aspects :) 

I hope you guys can listen to it~ Maybe you'll love it as much as I do! ^^*

6. 摘下一万颗星星 - Timez

Nikki's recommendation.

My first song recommention that was officially released. 

The song is also known as Take Off a Thousand Stars. This is one of my personal favorite Chinese songs. Timez is a Chinese-Korean group with four Chinese members and two Korean members. 摘下一万颗星星 is a beautiful song for Chinese speakers and non Chinese speakers alike. 

7. 없구나 LONELY - B1A4

Our Last Song Reccomendation is Lonely by B1A4 (BIlaSa) .

I love this song :) It's so cute and sweet, and it reminds me of some R&B that I've heard. They have very pleasant voices and frankly they are all adorable beyond belief. 

The music video makes me feel all those feels man.

(I bias CNU keke.) 

Well, that's all for this post! :D 

I'm Krispy here and I'm gonna wrap this up.

Hope you guys agreed with our reccomendations, and if you don't, recommend any songs in the comments below! :) 

Bye, everyone! Have a great week! 

- Nikki and Krispy \ ( • w • ) /♪♫

Hong Kong Food!

So I was eating at a Tasty Garden the other day, and it occurred to me that food from Hong Kong is actually pretty different from traditional Chinese cuisines.  And that's what inspired me to make this blog post.
If you're from Hong Kong, you've probably heard of these foods. But if you're not, get ready to be enlightened! And no, fortune cookies will not be in this. Or the typical Panda Express orange chicken.
These are the must taste Hong Kong style foods that you must have at least once in your lifetime! But these are just foods that I personally enjoy and some may be Americanized authentic Hong Kong food. Does that kinda make sense? :P (photo creds to owners)

Egg Waffles (Also Eggettes in English? Gai daan jai in Cantonese). Probably on every Hong Kong street food recommendation list. Must be a sign xD

Hong Kong Style Baked Pork Chop Rice. This was what I was having at Tasty Garden.

Buttered pineapple bun (or just pineapple bun). They're typically sold at cha chaan tangs, but you can get the bread without the butter at bakeries.

Congee.

Best with congee.

Hong Kong Style Egg Tarts.

Hong Kong Style French Toast.

Five Layer Pork.

Hong Kong Style Wonton Soup. You must try it in Hong Kong -- it's delicious.

Soy Sauce Noodles.

Chicken Rice.

Curry Fish Balls (best when fresh off the street xD).

Hong Kong's Mango desserts. :D

Black Sesame Tang Yuan (tastes better than it looks).

Clay Pot Rice. One of my favorites! And you can put almost anything on top of the rice xD

And Dim Sum! :D

Try some in Hong Kong the next time you go!

~Nikki

Krispy's Food Posts c:

Hey guys! :D Guess what?

I went for sushi. Again.

Obviously I have sushi alot. 

But what's not to like? 

So this friday I went with my cousin and sister to try a sushi place down in Pasadena. (She had a groupon.) 

-It is Korean-owned, so they can speak both English and Korean. 

(Pictured: restaurant on friday night.)

The decor is really comfortable and open. 

It wasn't busy when I went, but I have read that it is especially busy on weekend nights and some weekday lunches.

Complimentary: miso soup.

You can have a free cup of miso soup. 

(1 per. person.)

The soup was... justifiably free. 

To put it nicely.

But remember: don't just take something for the sole reason that it's free.

Pictured: miso soup.

Now on to the real food!

My sister does not eat raw fish, so she ordered a bowl of seafood udon.

The udon was delicious.

For those not a fan of sushi or fish, this udon is the thing for you! c:

I tried it for myself and it was a really comfortable, warm and non-overpowering food. 

Reccomended for anyone who likes noodles and a simple dinner.

On to the sushi/rolls/fish! 

We ordered a spicy tuna salad, which had alfalfa sprouts and fish eggs on top, with a big clump of raw spicy tuna on top. The dressing was ponzu sauce. (Ponzu is a japanese type of soy sauce that is very tangy and in my opinion; very delicious in salad.)

A big con for me was the texture of the tuna. It was a bit too crumbly, and I think having the tuna cut into more diced pieces would have made the dish lighter and have a better texture. Also, the tuna-lettuce was a bit off.

Well I'm a huge advocate for raw tuna. I have a thing for it.

So I ordered two plates, which is 4 pieces (2 pieces per order).

One order is $3.29, which is almost 6 dollars less than an order of sashimi.

So, I recommend getting the sushi rather than sashimi; there is not much difference, only the addition of rice.

My sister, again, does not eat raw fish, so california rolls are one of her favorite! I myself am not a fan, but I know many people are c: 

My sister and cousin told me that the roll was very thick cut and that it frankly wasn't very good. 

Honestly, if you're looking for japanese food, I wouldn't judge it off the california rolls.

The tuna was very delicious and not too fishy. :) 

Last thing we ordered was the Geisha Roll.

Description: The Geisha Roll was a big roll with two pieces of tuna, one piece of salmon, cucumber, and alfalfa sprouts.

The sauce around it was mayo/ponzu combination and the red dots are sriracha sauce. 

I really liked this roll.

It was good for a tuna lover like me, and it was quite filling. (The pieces are wider than the standard roll.)

The only cons were that they fall apart easily, and that they were sitting a pool of mayonnaise. But who knows? Some people may like that. It's only my opinion. 

So, as you can tell, it was a small amount ordered, but it was a very filling meal.

All together, (along with a groupon for $20 off) it was $22.25. So not cheap, but not very expensive. Worth the money, to put it simply! ^^

I liked the calm atmosphere and the friendly service. The waitress was very nice and attentive, which is aleays great to me.

Food came pretty fast, 15 minute wait tops. 

Overall: 8/10 ! :) I recommend it!

I hope if you're ever in the area, you can try Yes Sushi and tell me what you think! :) 

Thanks for reading guys, and I promise: no food post next week! ^^*

-Krispy