Film experiment series #1 - Bleach Effect

Recently, I have been reading a lot of articles of other lomographers about destroying their films to produce different effects such as baking the film, putting it in the dishwasher, and soaking it in various solutions (lemon juice, vodka, tea, and even urine!). I got curious that I wanted to try one for myself but I was unsure because I might end up destroying the film completely. I wouldn't want that to happen since I'm kinda low on C-41 films right now - all I have left are mostly slide films which I can't really use 'cause I don't know a place that processes it. I only have my films processed at Costco but they only do C-41 so yeah. I'm still searching for a place though. :)

Going back, I've finally decided to try one since I was really inspired by the results of other people's experiments. Plus I could have something else to do other than reading and watching a bunch of series all day. Hoho :P

So, I've chosen to try bleaching my film for my first experiment. I wanted to try using lemon juice but we don't it so I opted for this one. Also, I loved the results the bleach made from this article so I gave it a try. I just completely followed the instructions however I don't have a martini shaker so I just used a normal jar instead. I also did this after using the film from our trip in Myrtle Beach (separate post). But you can do this before using the film as well, it doesn't really matter. ;)

While I was drying it, I kinda felt like I was doing it wrong and I might have exposed the film so I was really nervous that I won't have any photos from my only summer trip this year. Hehez. But, luckily I got it right and I got beautiful results which I will blog on a separate post. :)

Now I'm pretty much confident - and excited on trying another experiment for my next roll. Toodles! x
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Sweetest place on Earth

First day-out with my newly met cousins! :) We went to Hersheypark so basically, this is a photodiary post. Hihi. Have fun! xx

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Oatmeal 30 Project - Final Week

Aaaaaand I'm finally done! I can't believe I've just successfully finished a project! I feel so accomplished right now! ;) Even though I love oatmeal so much, I've never thought I would actually eat it for breakfast for 30 straight days. I mean, I also love pancakes for breakfast you know so, yeah it was really amazing. Now, I can finally tick this task in my 365 bucketlist. Hehe.

Anyways,  here are the list of the ideas for my last week. You know what to do if you want the recipe!

Day 22 - Pina Colada Oatmeal
Day 23 - Peach Mango Pie Oatmeal
Day 24 - Cherry Vanilla Oatmeal
Day 25 - Grapefruit Oatmeal
Day 26 - Zucchini Bread Oatmeal
Day 27 - Pumpkin Pie Oatmeal
Day 28 - Pistachio Pudding Pie Oatmeal
Day 29 - Key Lime Pie Oatmeal
Day 30 - Mocha-nut Oatmeal

So there you have it ;) For this last week, I really tried some peculiar ideas for me like zucchini, and pumpkin, and grapefruit? Oh and pineapple! I was quite unsure of how it would taste at first but as it always does, it turned out great. This whole project thing taught me how to experiment and get out of my comfort zone (putting my usual oatmeal toppings) and despite the fact that I was somehow uneasy during preparation time, I was also excited on the outcome.

I really had fun doing this. Even though most of the time, my oatmeal is not hot anymore because I've spent almost 10 minutes trying to take a nice photo of it. Hehe.  Now I could say that everything you could possibly think of putting in your oatmeal would always taste good, ;)

'Til my next project! :) ;)
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{O30} Day 30: Mocha-nut Oatmeal

adapted from:TheKitchn

1/2 cup brewed coffee (or your choice)

1/2 cup milk

1/2 cup rolled oats

1 tbsp cocoa powder (I used Ghirardelli Dark Chocolate unsweetened cocoa)

1/4 tsp pure vanilla extract

1-2 tbsp almonds, chopped (optional, or use other nuts) 

1/2 medium banana, mashed

1 tbsp peanut butter (or any nut butter)

Milk, to taste (optional)

1. Place brewed coffee, milk, in a medium-sized saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring frequently.

2. Mix in mashed banana, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and cocoa powder. Stir until incorporated.

3. Simmer over medium heat until desired consistency.

4. Once ready, transfer into bowl and add peanut butter and almonds. Pour some more milk if you like. Serve hot! ;)

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{O30} Day 29: Key Lime Pie Oatmeal

 

adapted from: livewell360

1/2 cup  rolled oats

1/2 cup milk (I use Silk Almond Milk)

1/2 medium banana, mashed

1/4 tsp vanilla extract

1 sachet stevia

2 tbsp fat-free greek yogurt (I use Fage 0%)

2 tbsp lime juice, fresh

pinch of lime zest

handful of pecans, crushed and toasted

lime wedge, as garnish

1. In a medium size pan, heat the oats, and milk over medium heat. Once the mixture begins to simmer, stir in the mashed banana. Continue to stir until incorporated.

2. In a separate medium-size bowl, add the greek yogurt, 1 tablespoon lime juice, lime zest, 1/2 sachet of stevia, and 1/4 tsp vanilla and whisk together. Set aside.

3. Add in the oatmeal mixture the vanilla, remaining tbsp of lime juice, and stevia, and stir until incorporated. Transfer into bowl and top with the yogurt mixture and crushed pecans.

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{O30} Day 28: Pistachio Pudding Pie Oatmeal

 

1/2 cup rolled oats

1 cup milk (I use Silk Almond Milk)

1 tbsp Jello pistachio pudding mix

1/8 tsp vanilla extract

dried cranberries

chopped almonds

1. Place milk and oats in a medium-sized saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring frequently.

2. Add in pudding mix and vanilla extract.Stir until incorporated.

3. Once the oats reached the desired consistency. Remove from saucepan and transfer to a bowl.


4. Top with almonds and dried cranberries. Serve hot!

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{O30} Day 27: Pumpkin Pie Oatmeal

 adpated from: thepickyapple

1/2 cup rolled oats
1cup soy milk, plain or vanilla
1/8tsp vanilla extract 

2 Tsp maple syrup,
1/4 tsp cinnamon
1/3 cup canned pumpkin pie mix (I didn't have plain pumpkin)
1/3 cup pecans

few pumpkin seeds, for topping

1. Place  milk, and oats in a medium-sized saucepan.

2. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring frequently.

3. Add in vanilla extract, canned pumpkin pie mix, maple syrup, and cinnamon. Simmer over medium heat  until desired consistency.

4. Transfer into a bowl then add pecans and pumpkin seeds. Serve hot ;).

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