What a crazy year, for everyone. To say 2020 fucked us all up is an understatement.
This year was all about self-growth and learning we only need a handful of quality, amazing people in our lives ๐ฅฐ.
This year was all about self-growth and learning we only need a handful of quality, amazing people in our lives ๐ฅฐ.
January
โWe were suffocating in bushfire smog here in Sydney. It was very difficult to breathe, even for our healthy young lungs. We spent this month melting away under the summer sun ๐ฅ.
February
Mick outdid himself and cooked this delicious meal on Valentine’s day (LINK).
We got a miracle with our very first omakase experience with Chef Sano at Sokyo ๐ฑ (LINK). Also ate at Nomad (LINK) and went to our first, last and only rave of 2020; Transmission ๐.
And our beautiful friends, N & A, got married in Hunter Valley ๐ (LINK) where we also had wine tastings and the Muse coconut (LINK).
We got a miracle with our very first omakase experience with Chef Sano at Sokyo ๐ฑ (LINK). Also ate at Nomad (LINK) and went to our first, last and only rave of 2020; Transmission ๐.
And our beautiful friends, N & A, got married in Hunter Valley ๐ (LINK) where we also had wine tastings and the Muse coconut (LINK).
March
We flew to Japan with Aaron a few days before Australia announced shutdowns ๐คฃ. While everyone was panic buying and hoarding toilet paper, we were having a blast travelling around Tokyo (LINK) and Osaka (LINK):
- First time upgraded to premium economy ๐คฉ
- Day tripped to Niigata (LINK)
- Day tripped to Yokohoma (LINK)
- Riding Mariokart for the last time (they’ve shut down)
- Dining with Chef Sato for a private omakase (LINK)
- Seeing the full bloom of the cherry blossoms ๐ธ (LINK)
- First time in business class on the Qantas 747’s last ride ever (discontinued)
April
We flew home right before the mandatory hotel quarantine so we were lucky to stay home in April, playing games and updating this blog ๐๐ป.
May
The next 4-5 months were one of the best for us. Sydney was easing out of lockdown restrictions and we bonded with our friends in a way that we never would have before ๐ฅฐ.
I started learning how to cook (LINK) and delivered to our friends/family for feedback. In return, they made some awesome stuff ๐คค
I started learning how to cook (LINK) and delivered to our friends/family for feedback. In return, they made some awesome stuff ๐คค
T made savoury foods:
- Ramen ๐
- Banh canh cua ๐ฆ
(crab udon noodle soup) - Hu tieu do bien ๐ฒ
(pork and seafood noodle soup)
A baked us so many desserts:
- BSP watermelon cake ๐
- Durian mochi ice cream ๐ฆ
- Earl grey tea, durian & matcha choux ๐ฅฏ
- Brownies ๐ซ
Restrictions were easing up more so we went on a few outdoor adventures. We cooked a lot too with taco night ๐ฎ, sukiyaki night ๐ฅ and KBBQ night ๐. This year’s anniversary dinner was at Bentley Restaurant (LINK).
July
September
I underwent elective surgery and spent most of this month recovering.
PSA: don’t underestimate your health. Check for lumps.
PSA: don’t underestimate your health. Check for lumps.
October
December
We hope 2021 will be kinder to everyone.
Stay safe, take care and happy new year! ๐๐
Stay safe, take care and happy new year! ๐๐
