Always adore catch up sessions with friends, from junior college, secondary school and even primary school (although most of time I guess you don't really keep in contact with your primary school friends unless they are in the same secondary school and on). It has been 3 years since I last met this bunch. And yes, we are the graduating batch of O level Art students for 2010.
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"Time flies." (what's with me and all these cliche phrases?) I cannot agree more, despite how cliche it might sound.. It feels like yesterday when I am still with these friends, mugging for our art theory papers (for mid terms because our teacher wanted everyone to try out how theory paper was like.. which of course I didn't pass with flying colours. It was more like a sub pass for me because I just cannot memorise all the details..), preparing our coursework in that really lonely art gallery located at the top floor of the Design & Technology Building. I am not sure if the name has changed, but in my graduating year, they were building lifts, which means, we didn't get to enjoy the convenience that the lift brought. (sighpie) Speaking of which is the transporting of materials up the building, four levels is pretty tiring I must confess: please don't get the wrong idea that I am a couch potato that slog my life away. I think I haven't deteriorated to that state yet -- I do have my regular runs -- but that flight of stairs was no laughing affair.
We were in Skinny Pizza located at Level 1 of Westgate, just feeling nostalgic and throwing back to the good times. Finally relieving our heads of all the unsaid thoughts and jokes that we kept since four years back. It was truly amazing how everyone has changed, in one way or another, and it is definitely heartwarming to know that we are still friends~
Skinny Pizza never fails to satisfy my tummy and cravings, used to frequent this place whenever I had group gatherings or catch up sessions. Why? I guess it's because they can accommodate up to a larger number of people and who doesn't like pizza right? Additionally, the only thing I dislike about traditional pizzas will be the breaded crust -- really thick and pretty tasteless. So, I guess the pizzas here just resonates my taste buds! Plus, the serving size is rather large for an average person, so everyone can just order a few and share!! Woohoo many variety, lower price -- needs of an average university student.
I was craving for chicken and some traditional taste when I chanced upon their Chicken Satay Pizza in their menu. My friends got the Little Tokyo Pizza as well as the Bacon Aglio Olio (not sure what's the exact name actually). We didn't wait very long for the food, probably because we were there at totally non-peak hours, like 2.30pm. I guess there isn't really a lunch crowd over at Westgate...
If you were wondering, yes I finished the whole Chicken Satay Spizza on my own *flips hair* I have a really huge appetite for a girl if you haven't already deduced.. And I am proud of it(: The pizza was really satisfying with the thin crispy base, with the satay sauce added in generous amounts. Chicken pieces were really yummy and they had a balance of greens so I guess it's not that sinful? Only thing I can think of, is MORE CHICKEN PIECES!! Haha but of course, I guess it's the profitability issues but taste wise was really satisfying. The Little Tokyo Spizza on the other hand, (directly quoted from my friend) was a little bland in flavour. It's thin crust was topped with corn and bacon pieces and generously sprinkled with fish flakes and greens. I cannot deny that it is a healthier choice.. but in my defense, I had a craving to satisfy~ As for the pasta, to be honest I am not a huge fan of pastas but my friend seemed like she enjoyed her food, so I guess it should be satisfying recipe(:
Next, we headed to Basking Robins for some desserts! I am lactose intolerant, but I do have ice cream cravings too (I am only human). Basking Robins have many unique flavours of ice cream and we were spoilt for choice.The staffs were really nice and patient, catering to everyone's request of ice cream tasting and we finally settled down with four choices -- Popcorn, Chocolate Mint, Raspberry Cheese and Tiramisu. The raspberry cheese flavour (sorry I didn't take note of the exact name again) has a really strong yoghurt taste, so if you're a yoghurt lover this is for you! Tiramisu was pretty normal, I would prefer the Udders one over this. Popcorn flavour was a really interesting mix of caramel and an acquired taste. I cannot really describe what it taste like, but I would say it's definitely worth a try. Chocolate mint is a classic flavour so I guess I wouldn't say much.. But all in all, ice cream cravings checked.
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"It takes a long time to grow an old friend."
