vickie.life
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Certified!
The ISTQB Foundation Level exam was one of the tougher exams I’ve sat yet. The pass grade is 65% (at least 26 correct answers out of the 40 questions) and, at the time of writing, the global pass rate is just under 75% (1 in 4 fails). I spent three exhausting days at a professional…
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He Cooks: Fresh-Caught Tailor
Dating an angler means occasionally I have to put up with his totally zonked out state from having been out fishing all previous night and/or early morning and then crashing super early, but sometimes it also means fresh fish for dinner, like tonight! All prepared and cooked by him. Win! heart
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Brew Cafe, The Rocks
I attended a three-day professional training course nearby and received Brew Cafe vouchers for all meals, and so we had 3 morning teas, 3 lunches and 3 afternoon teas at the cafe. We had a reserved table for the lunches and here’s the quickie review! Coffee? No complaints, but the wait could be long around…
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Banana Bread After the Storm
Did the decent thing of taking the washing down from the shared backyard for the neighbour, who was out at the time, before it stormed. Got this in return this morning:
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His Name is Richard
A conversation that happened when I asked how much the different sushi we grabbed tonight cost, and he had no clue. Me: It’s nice to be rich and not care about a 10-cent difference. Him: This is the first time anyone has called me rich. Me: … Him: … Him: That would be a lie.…
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First Anniversary Dinner at Feast Buffet, Sydney CBD
Half-year felt like only a while ago and we’re already celebrating our first anniversary. Richard took me to another feast — or Feast at Sheraton on the Park in the CBD, an international seafood buffet place that has been on my wishlist for a while. Vickie, seafood and dinner buffet? Hell yes! We had a…
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Year of the Sheep/Ram/Goat 2015
The mum sent me this photo! Red pockets awaiting collection upon my return visit to Hong Kong. Best thing about being overseas in this family: All the red pockets, none of the social obligations! Muhahaha. Yep. I’ve been told that family portrait on the wall looks like the kind that has a safe hidden behind.…
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