Hobbies video

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Today's post includes all our members in a video that was made to show you different kinds of hobbies and activities we enjoy. Watch as each of us show you different activities and check out our group video as we share our hobbies with you all. Enjoy and tell us what you think of it.



From everyone from the hobbies blog.



Dipisha, Sali, Greta and Emily

Hi this is Sali again. Today  I would like to talk to you about another hobbie of mine which is reading book . 
There are so many reasons why reading is the best hobby. I have to admit that I am writing this from a biased perspective. I absolutely love  reading. I have a passionate love affair with books and nothing makes me happier than to have a stack of book  on my nightstand to attack on a night when there is no alarm clock waiting the next morning. Let me share with you the reasons why reading is the best hobby you can have.


One of the reasons why reading is the best hobby is because it expands your horizons. It gives you something new and different to enjoy. And there are so many diverse subjects that you can read about that you are learning something every time  that you read. You can learn practically anything from reading a good book on the subject. Even if you choose to read  fiction, you may learn something that is helpful in your life.
 
 This is a great video a bout how to be a good reader .

Shoes!!!

Hi everyone its Dipisha here today!

Okay so in today's post i will talking about something that i have a lot of trouble with often- PICKING THE RIGHT SHOWS. There's just so much to choose from nowadays. High heels, ankle boots, knee boots, sandals, gladiators and so much more. But it all depends on the clothes you wear with it.

First the heels!

Red heels is actually a very safe pair of shoes because it will go with almost every outfit you wear especially for night-time events. When paired with a black dress and a red clutch, you will have created a jaw-dropping party wear.

And second the ankle boots.

Now these boots are great because its easy and comfortable to wear plus it looks amazing. These can be worn at night but i would suggest that they be worn in the day time because it'll be easier to be seen during the day- you know you can show off a bit sometimes.

Thanks guys for reading :)

Movies! 🎈

Hi here is Greta time 🙈

Last I took about the food, now I want talk about the movies!

Actually,I like movies very much, I'm a really movies fan! I think through watch movies can help me to know a lot of new things!

      He is my favorite film director--Steven Spielberg! I think he is very famous in the world! He is a old man, both in 1946 but he is very smart! When he was thirteen years old , his film <nowhere> he won the prize! It is very fantastic!

      This is the first I see Steven Spielberg film ,name is <E.T>. This is the universal pictures,a 1982 since fiction film. Film describes a ten years old boy of Eliot and lost an alien invader E.T.established a pure friendship,and helped him find the way to go home .

Spielberg's film is classic,in my mind the most classic is <Jurassic park> <Schindler's list> and <saving private Ryan>.

Film mainly tells the story of Dr Hammond,gathered a large number of scientists used condensation in the amber of prehistoric dinosaur blood extract of mosquito genes,will be extinct in65 million prehistoric mister resurrected, make the whole island's blah dinosaur park,namely "Jurassic park".But when Hammond wish grandchildren visit for the first time,dinosaurs outbursts.

This is a film series, very interesting very vivid.

Film recreates the German entrepreneur oskar schindler and his wife Emily schindler during the second world war break protect the more than 1200 jews from the fascist killed real historical events. The film won the 66th annual Academy Awards seven awards and 51 annual golden globe awards seven awards.

The film told me that everyone should be equal and live in this world is a very good thing！love u filmay!

Film described after d-day, Ryan four stores in front in the war, the son of, in addition to belonging to the youngest son of the 101th airborne able seaman James Ryan are still missing, the other three sons are already established in die in two weeks. After the United States army chief of staff general Marshall that out of humanitarian considerations, especially for the front organization team a 8 people, find out the test in the boundless, bullets able seaman James Ryan, and peace back to the rear.

In the movie with my male god Tom Hanks so I especially like the movie! I once again saw the film many times, it gave me the feeling has a lot of, interpersonal relationship is really great, for national sacrifice family thought it was great!

All in all,I like movies! Watching the movies can help me to know a lot. Whatever, I love movies for ever! If I can , I want become to Chinese Steven Spielberg! Maybe just a dream, but I think I don't give up for ever! 😘😘😘

Korean Entertainment

Hi everyone, Emily here ~~~~~~~

Today's theme is Korean Entertainment! During my spare time i also enjoying watch Korean drama, Reality shows and music videos!!!

All wonderful ways to  relax in your spare time and the music is also great to listen to!

*Note i do not own any of these photos, all found from google. Credit goes to the original creators*

My recommendations for this week are:

KDrama:

Dream High 2
My Princess
Prosecutor Princess
Heartstrings

Reality Shows:

Happy Together
Intimate Note
Running Man
Family Outing

KIdols Music Videos:
Shinee
SSS501
KARA
SNSD

Hope everyone enjoys their weekend

Emily

Australia foods! 🎈

Hi,here is Greta time! 😂

Last week I said the delicious food in my hometown,today I'm going to say it since I arrived in Australia in March I think delicious food! if I have any mistake please ask me and forget me! Thank u very much!😘

This my first meal at Macauarie to eat and it's free in the first day. Maybe it is not very delicious but in my mind it is very unforgettable for me. There are potatoes with meat and a lot of vegetables on the rice.  In my memory that the day I eat very full. Actually,after the day I never go to eat food.😂

Last week I told u my favorite food is spicy food, in fact at Macquarie shopping  center has a Korean restaurant is famous. There are many delicious food such as pickles rice, fried rice cake and the picture of this food. This food name is "seafood noodles". I like this noodles very much! It's very good and very spicy!🙈  There are squid, shrimp, tofu and mussels. Yeah, when I think about this noodles I usually feel hungry! 

This food name is "fragrant spicy hot pot" in the China. Put many vegetables and some meat together to fried, then put some seasoning, finally put some white sesame and spring onion when on the end table. In fact, I think this is the most authentic sichuan food I ate in Australia! I ate this food in burwood! I think if u like spicy food u can go to eat this and I think u will loved this food! 😊

This is Japanese food, name is wudong. I ate this noodles in Chatswood. I like noodles very much and I have been eat this noodles in China.So I'm very excited I can find this noodles in here! Do u like noodles? Do u like Japanese food? Do u like? If u like u should go!😏

I find a lot of "morning tea" restaurant in Australia! I choose some I think is good in the picture. In the order of "Glutinous rice chicken, Malay cake,crab,rice rolls,meatballs,turnip cake,tangerine peel,shrimp dumplings and chicken feet".In China,people usually go to some tea restaurant to eat those thing and drink tea together in the morning, making people feel very comfortable! Actually,I think people eat those things in Australia feel comfortable too!😄

All I all, there are many food in Australia that some food is nice but some food is bad. I just choose a little food. Whether I think I will find more good food in the future! 😚

Arabic Food

Hi it is Sali again. I like Cooking and reading healthy cooking book and today I would take you on a journey with a variety of delicious arabic food .

Fresh, wholesome, healthy, rich, aromatic -- it's no wonder that the past decade has seen Middle Eastern cuisine's global profile skyrocketing.

So what is your favorite Mideast dish?

Which came first, hummus or pita?

1. Hummus

The big daddy chickpea spread can be slathered on anything from a burger or baked potato to the traditional hot pita bread.

Veteran preference: more garlic, more better.

Where to try it: Abu Shukri, Via Dolorosa near Damascus Gate, Jerusalem, Israel; +972 2 627 1538

2. Manakeesh

The pizza of the Arabic world, manakeesh is a round bread sprinkled with either cheese, ground meat or herbs (zaatar). It's ideal for breakfast or lunch. Varieties come from both fancy Levantine restaurants or street vendors.

Where to try it: Al Hallab, Guarhoud Road, Garhoud, Dubai, United Arab Emirates; +971 4 282 3388

Halloumi: not your typical grilled cheese.

3. Grilled halloumi

These mini-slabs of chewy goodness are made from goat and sheep milk. Unlike other cheeses, no acid or bacteria is used during processing.

Where to try it: Abdel Wahab, El Inglizi Street, Monot, Achrafleh, Beirut, Lebanon; +961 1 200 550

4. Foul meddamas

Made of fava beans, olive oil, parsley, onion, garlic and lemon, this dish doesn't have the most appetizing of presentations -- blobby brown mush is about the best we can say of it. Taste and texture make up for it.

Where to try it: The Pavilion Downtown Dubai Café, Downtown, Dubai, United Arab Emirates; +971 4 447 7025

The genesis of falafel is a fiery topic.

5. Falafel

You may consider fried chickpeas with herbs as simply a great snack. Or tasty pita filler.

For Middle Easterners, however, the origins of falafel are a matter of patriotic interest.

The "New York TImes" has reported how the dish's provenance sparks fierce debates, but we're happy to sit on the sidelines and remain addicted to the taste.

Where to try it: Books@Cafe, First Circle Amman, Jordan; +962 6 465 0457

More on CNN: Travel agencies jump on halal tourism bandwagon

6. Tabouleh

You don't have to be a vegetarian to enjoy this magical combination of bulgur, parsley, mint, onion and tomatoes. But watch out, you just might be tempted to switch teams after a steady diet of this popular salad. 

Where to try it: Cairo Restaurant, Al-Malek Talal Street, Amman, Jordan; +962 6 462 4527

Baba ghanoush comes in a variety of styles.

7. Moutabal/baba ghanoush

Just when you're ready to declare hummus the best dip on the planet, you find moutabal. Similar to baba ghanoush, the dip offers a similar consistency with an eggplant kick. Spiced up with chili, it delivers a zing.

Where to try it: Zest, One&Only The Palm, Palm Jumeirah, Dubai, United Arab Emirates; +971 4 440 1010

Fattoush: simple ingredients, magical combination.

8. Fattoush

This tangy salad is one of the Middle East's greatest contributons to world culture. Crispy lettuce, crunchy fried squares of pita, diced tomatoes, cucumbers and onion, garlic, lemon, olive oil and mint make for a refreshing addiction.

Where to try it: Al Halabi, Mall of the Emirates, Barsha, Dubai, United Arab Emirates; +971 4 395 1615 

9. Umm Ali

Egyptian bread pudding, or umm ali, is a hearty pastry cooked in milk and cream. Versions are made with croissant pieces, raisins, pistachios, vanilla and condensed milk.

Where to try it: Naguib Mahfouz Restaurant, 5 sikkit el badistan, khan el khalili, Cairo, Egypt; +20 202 590 3788

10. Shanklish

This cow or sheep milk cheese is usually fashioned into golf ball-sized bites and rolled in zaatar herbs or chili flakes (the latter version favored in Syria). Also often enjoyed with diced tomato, onion and olive oil.

Where to try it: Market Place, JW Marriott Dubai, Abu Baker Al Siddique Road, Al Rigga, Dubai, United Arab Emirates; +971 4 607 7009

More on CNN: Middle East as an emerging travel market 

Shawarma: One of the prettiest sights in the world.

11. Shawarma

No, shawarma wasn't invented as a hangover cure. But the tender bits of skewered chicken, garlic puree and salad wrapped in pita have made it a beloved post-session snack the world over. One more, please.

Where to try it: Hashipudia, 6 Ha-Shikma Street, Jerusalem, Israel; +972 2 625 4036

Shish tawook: it's all about the marinades and condiments.

12. Shish tawook

Served with pure garlic paste, this simple skewered chicken dish is hugely popular in Lebanon, Syria, Egypt, Iraq and the Gulf region. Dishes are served with fries and pita bread.

Where to try it: Al Falamanki, Damascus Street, Beirut, Lebanon; +961 1 323 456

13. Dolma

Dolma goes horribly wrong when the stuffed vine leaves become flaccid and slimy after being left out in the sun for too long. They need to be fresh with succulent lamb or juicy vegetables. 

Where to try it: Asitane Restaurant, Kariye Camii Sokak 6, EdirnekapI, Istanbul, Turkey; +90 212 534 8414

Kofta: don't let looks deceive you.

14. Kofta

Common in Iran and Pakistan, these balls of minced lamb or beef have a spicy, onion kick.

You can fry, grill, barbecue or bake the patties, but they’re best served with a distinctive spicy sauce. In the Arab region, you'll find them in cylinder shapes, often on a stick.

Where to try it: Gulf Pomegranate Iranian Restaurant, ‪Al Ansab Road next to Al Agbiya Mosque, Muaskar Al Murtafa'a, Oman; +968 9 223 6697

15. Quwarmah Al Dajaj

Curry veterans, this may be a new one for you.

Known to most as Kuwaiti curried chicken, the zesty dish is made with a blend of Middle Eastern flavors and spices -- lime, ginger, turmeric, baharat, cumin, cardamom, black pepper, cinnamon, nutmeg, paprika -- that combine to give it a disinctive pop.

Where to try it: Mais Alghanim, Gulf Road, Kuwait, +965 2 225 1155

More on CNN: 7 of the best restaurants in Dubai 

Mansaf may not be the most photogenic of foods but there's a reason it's practically the national dish of Jordan.

16. Mansaf

The small version of this Jordanian and Palestinian dish looks like a pizza covered with a lamb carcass, while a larger banquet variety can cover a whole table.

Despite the intimidating appearance, the tender mutton, covered in yogurt sauce and sprinkled with almond and pine nuts, makes for a culinary masterwork.

Where to try it: Jabri Restaurant, Wasfi Al-Tal Street, Amman, Jordan; +962 6 5681700

17. Kebab karaz

Otherwise known as cherry kebab or desert candy, this Syrian dish offers a new slant on the famed meat stick. Kebab karaz adds sour cherries and pomegranate pips, rendering the meaty mix blood red, sweet and sour. 

Where to try it: Al-Mayas, Al-Bedea, Kuwait City, Kuwait; +965 5 738 089

Baklava: sickly sweet.

18. Baklava

Buttery filo pastry, chopped nuts, sweet syrup and honey dressing -- made from a recipe that dates to the Ottoman empire, it's no wonder baklava is one of the most enduring and beloved dishes on the planet.

Where to try it: Rihtim Cad, Kati Otopark Alti, 3-4 Karakoy, Istanbul; +90 212 293 0910

Knafeh: savory cheese flavor, crunchy pastry crust.

19. Knafeh

This delicious cheesecake uses Nabusi cheese, which is common to Palestine, Syria and Lebanon. The blush coloring comes from orange blossom water or rose water.

Where to try it: Habibah, Al Malek al Hussein Street, Amman, Jordan

20. Iraqi masgouf

Remember the best piece of carp you ever had? No?

You would if it had been this carp, which is slow-cooked for up to three hours until the fat has been burned off, then served with lemon and pickles.