I feel like making this a fun and lighthearted post today. In fact, I feel like skipping in a frilly frock with bows in my hair, humming Sound of Music. Can you tell I’m in a pretty good mood? Take advantage of days like these to ask me for a favor/money/gift/etc and I just might give it to you.
I’ve also been rewarded a fun award by several generous bloggers: 
The rule is to come up with six outrageous lies, and one outrageous truth about myself, and to let you guys guess which is the truth.
Interesting note on lying: I’m actually a terrible liar, because I wear my emotions on my sleeve. But during my ED days, I was the Devil Deceiver himself. I became so freaking good at lying, I scared the hell out of my parents. In fact, my dad broke down crying for the first time in his life after discovering one of my deceits, because he realized that his daughter was gone, replaced by a self-absorbed pathological liar.
Whoops. I promised to keep this light. Sorry. But my point: ED changes your character into something as hideous and disgusting as he is. However, thank and praise the Lord that the more I shook loose from ED, the more my previous personality shone out. And now, I’m kind of lost my ability to lie again, which may or may not be a good thing. 
So, I decided to change the rules a bit, and do 6 truths and 1 lie:
- I did Chinese dance when I was in the first and second grade in Singapore. Once, I had to dress up as a duck, complete with bright yellow feathers around my buttocks.
- I can’t stand chocolate-flavored anything like chocolate ice-cream, brownies, chocolate muffins, etc.
- I once almost drowned trying to do gymnastics in the baby pool. I did a head-stand, and got stuck with my head immersed in the water and my legs flailing in the air.
- I have a strange habit of gauging the price of anything with the number of Supersize McDonald’s french fries. For example, this sweater is worth 15 Supersize McD’s french fries!
- I did beam gymnastics in Singapore. I am uncannily flexible, and I totally rocked at the beam.
- There was a time when I was obsessed with bagels. I ate 6 bagels for dinner every single day. Guess which kind? Cheese, of course.
- I’m a deadly deep-sleeper. I need 2 alarm clocks to wake me up, and even so I still sleep through them frequently. I once fell off the double bunk bed but still did not wake up. Maybe I fainted in my sleep?
Okay, churn your brains: Guess which is the LIE?
While you work those amazing brains of yours, let me share the amazing treat I had for Sweet Treat Wednesday. Since my school is in downtown Los Angeles, we are never short of Latin-American food and grocery stores. The main grocery store closest to our school is Latino, too, and it has a pretty good Mexican bakery, with all sorts of pastries and sweet breads that I’ve never seen before. Take, for example, this:
I have no idea what you call this. I’ve searched online and I still don’t know. Any Latinas/Latinos out there who can educate me? I’ll just call it bobina de pan for now. 
It’s a huge coil of bread, crusted with a crumbly, sugary crust. The bread is a buttery milk bread that is only slightly sweet. It was awesome! It reminded me a lot of this Korean sweet bread that I really love called Soboro bun. Except this Mexican version cost me only 40 cents, and the Korean one will cost me about $1.50 for less quantity. SCORE! $__$
My good friend Adam also sent me a picture of his Sweet Treat Wednesday: 
A real glazed donut (Note: there’s nothing “Holey” about it, either)!! He managed to combine both Sweet Treat Wednesday and Fried Food Thursday into a single deep-fried sugary treat (the cheater!). Adam, I have not had my fried food today yet, but I’ll let you know when I do! By the way, I was thinking: If you guys have celebrated Sweet Treat Wednesday or Fried Food Thursday, do feel free to send me your pictures as well, so I can post it on my blog every week. 
Again, I emphasize: there is nothing wrong with eating a real honest-to-goodness treat (sugary or fried) once in a while! Actually, I eat one almost daily, and I do not mean a cup of froyo or 3 miniature organic cacao nibs. I needed that extra sweet treat and snacks to sustain me through this long day. Not everything has to have perfect proportions of carbs to protein to fat. Not everything has to be rich in fiber and vitamins. My point here is not that you should scarf down fried chicken and gravy all the time. The thing is, I also do eat plenty of healthy stuff…and I know most of you do, too, so you can totally afford an indulgence. Everything in balance.
Here’s an example. I’m on the run from classes to classes non-stop on Wednesday, so I need to eat something that is fuss-free and portable, something that I can nibble on especially since I have charcoal on my hands from art class. Now, I usually avoid bars, because frankly, I dislike Larabars, and I don’t like how most bars are dessert-flavored. But 18 Rabbits recently sent me a sample of all their bars to try, and they’ve been a life savior: 
Here are the flavors, all in fun and kooky names:
- Funky Figs & Cherries
- Cheeky Cherry Chocolate
- Haute Diggity Date
- Nibble a Sultana
- Belle Banana Foster
18 Rabbits is a granola company that prides itself of its pure and simple yet authentic treats. The appealing factor about this company is that they actually have a living relationship with their farmers. The source of their ingredients are from local producers and artisans like Meduri Farms, Straus Family Creamery, Butternut Mountain Farm and San Joaquin Fig.
Because they prefer to work with local growers and food artisans, their products are not 100% organic, but 80-90% of the ingredients in our granola and granola bars are certified organic. 
In addition, 18 Rabbits granola bars are wheat-free, non-GMO, sulfur dioxide-free, and relatively safe for gluten-allergies (but you might wanna check with your doctor if yours is severe). They are naturally sweetened with unrefined maple syrup and honey, and chock-full of high quality seeds and nuts. 
I hate to sound commerical…but their products blew me away. It is definitely one of the best bars I’ve ever had. The best thing about it is the lovely, sticky chew. 
Check that out. Doesn’t that scream, “CHEW ME NOW!” to you? Chewy is my favorite texture, so this was the biggest plus for me. 
The other great thing about these bars is that there is no fake flavors or taste to them. It’s not “cheesecake” or “cookies-and-cream” flavored. It tastes exactly like the ingredient it was made with. 
My favorite was, surprisingly the Cheeky Cherry Chocolate. 
I didn’t even take a picture, because I was sure it would be my least favorite! I’m not the biggest fan of chocolate in my food, nor am I a fan of cherries and chocolate together. But the bar won me over with its combination of that tart dried cherries and the dark, bitter chocolate. So. Freaking. Good!
Okay, reminder: March 7th, which is this coming Sunday, is the last day to submit your BSI: Brussel Sprouts recipes, and also your last day to submit your “You Are What You Cook” Challenge entries!
Question of the day: You’ve probably forgotten, but take a look up at the “Creative Writer” Blogger Award. Can you guess my one lie?
And did you celebrate Sweet Treat Wednesday or Fried Food Thursday…or both?
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I’d say no. 7 is the lie
Is the lie number 7!?
<3
Tat
I think that #5 is a lie though I have no idea..
The pastry looks great! There’s nothing better than indulging in a REAL treat.
what about #6? 6 bagels every night? that sounds too much!
haha omg love all of these…im guessing 6?! 6 bagels everynight! wowwza!!! those pastries look amazingggg, the 18 rabbits bars, I heard all abut them but havent gotten my hands on some, thank you for the review, sophia
I had fried ice cream while out for thai food with B on Wednesday!
I think the bagel story is a lie….but gosh, this is tough!!! When will you tell us??! I must know! I really can’t believe you don’t like chocolate ice cream, but for some reason I don’t think that’s the lie. I took our container of chocolate ice cream last night, sat with it on the couch and ate the rest…oops. muahaha
The glazed donut is making me drool. I agree, a deep fried piece of heaven in necessary sometimes!
I’m a fan of the 18 Rabbits, but like I always say, I’d rather make my own and pay a lot less. But sometimes buying them is fun too
When they are on sale, of course. What can I say? I’m cheap!
Have a great weekend Sophia. Don’t be doing any gymnastics in the baby pool…
girl you dont have to address it! i was honestly just curious-i love hearing ppls opinions about that!
i am dying to find those BARS! i want bananas foster..yumm!
im gona go with the lie=bagel story too?!
Ooh… I love suspense. I’m guessing the lie is #5. Please tell us the answer quickly… I can’t wait! =P
Glad you’re liking the products – I really enjoyed all the 18 rabbits flavors!
I think the lie might be #6? So hard to choose! I like how you switched to 6 truths and 1 lie – much more fun!
Your sweet treat looks SO amazing! I love how the coils of bread look like a cute little tail!
Do you really hate chocolate? That would be most unusual. I love the bars and your descriptions of them. I stopped by your blog to say hello and stayed longer than I planned. I be back often. Have a wonderful day.
I’m so glad you reviewed 18 Rabbits — I’ve been wanting to try them!!
Cheers!
Hmmm.. wish they had those granolas here, they look so cute and I like those little names they have on them. THey look fun.
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I think its cool u measure prices by fries
Have a great weekend.
*kisses* HH
I’m going to go with #6 for the lie, but I really don’t know
Will you post the answer, I’m sure everyone will be curious! That unique pastry looks delish!
I can’t WAIT to see all the entries to the “I Am What I Cook!”
Lie: I can’t stand chocolate-flavored anything like chocolate ice-cream, brownies, chocolate muffins, etc.
18 Rabbits are awesome! I loved them all!
Have a great weekend, Sophia!!!!!!!!!
oh wish that bakery was in my neighborhood
I am going to go with #6 as the lie. But that was really tough. Those sweets look very good. That is so cool that you got all those bars to try. I wonder if I had those would I share with my husband. Oh, probably, but they look so good.
sweet bread is awesome! i don’t know the mexican or korean versions, but i know chinese has a great version too!
i am going to guess your lie is that you were obsessed with bagels and had 6 for dinner every day!
that’s thet thing! i’m not in grad school! i’m still taking undergrad classes to apply to professional school! AUGH. sucks so bad.
that bread….LOOKS AMAZING. the sweet sugary one. DROOL
Hmm decisions…decisions….I`m gonna go for #6?
Have a great weekend,
xox
Laura
Wow, those 18 Rabbits look so good! I took part in Sweet Treat Wednesday…and mentioned it on my twitter and formspring (with a link to your blog!) to try to encourage more people to join in…I chose a strawberry scone from my favourite tea room – with clotted cream and real strawberry preserve, it was delicious! xxx
What a fun award! I’m going to guess that #7 is a lie?
Your sweet treat looks incredible! Last night I made chocolate chip cookies with my mom (the dough is always my favorite part
)…does that count for sweet treat Wednesday? 
I hope the 2nd is a lie!!!!! Come on, you can’t eat chocolate??!! hahahahha lol.
that “Mexican twirl” is soooo funny! it’s like a curled snake or cute turtle with long neck! btw Do i got a bonus by giving it a name? haha
have a great weekend sweetie!
Haha what a clever award! I’d say 1 or 3 but they’re both entirely feasible too so that was a hard one
I think the beam gymnastics is the lie.
They have those 18 Rabbits bars in the cafe in my office building. Ive never tried them though.
I’ll say the alarm clock one.
I have yet to see those 18 rabbit bars around here!
with anyone else I could prob figure out which one was a lie but with you, it’s different lol. I have no idea which one is the lie lol…I can’t wait to hear the answer =)
Okay, I guess that the lie is the one about bagels!
And I basically have a treat every day; sometimes a healthy indulgence, sometimes not. I love what you wrote about it! Today I had a wonderous hot cocoa!
Happy wknd Sophia!
xoxo Caronae
Hi!
I’ve been a silent reader of your blog for quite a while now, and it has served as a great inspiration for me. I have suffered and am still in the midst of ED (specifically anorexia). What you wrote about ED turning the sufferer in to a total (for a lack of better words) bitch. This is so true for me, and it even went as far as my parents calling me a spoiled, selfish monster. I now realize that it was so true what they told me, even if they needed to use harsh languge. You have unknowingly played a huge role in my path to recovery, and i admire you and all your accomplishments. Thank so much for everything!
though, they are pretty good…
BTW that bun looks AMAZING. And i think the lie is the bagel one
I couldn’t agree more. My life is made complete with veggies, fruits, whole grains, beans, lean protein, and cupcakes/donuts. There is such simple pleasure in eating what I truly crave and that includes the pastries. I’m so glad you feel the same.
I hope the beam gymnastics is a lie because I want all the others to be true! ha!
Those rabbit bars look delicious! Thanks for the reviews
I think the bagel one is a lie!!
<3 jess
xoxo
#3? Must be hard to drown in a baby pool!
I was also a huge liar during my ED days…it totally changed my personality!
I think your lie is #6!
whoa..tis 18 Rabbits sounds so good! Here in Msia all we got is Uncle toby’s and shit.. urghh..taste really horrid i tell you ..
Hmm .. lie? Number1? dont think u hv to dress like a duck to do Chinese dance!!
I’m going to guess that the beam is a lie! As a former gymnast, it’s extremely untypical that you only train one event- usually, you train all 4 events (bars, beam, floor, vault) until you qualify for some kind of team (Olympics), where you may only compete a few events… but you always practice all 4 events!
Hmmmm, i’m going to guess that the McD fry comparison is a lie! Fun facts! Have wonderful weekend!
Hey Sophia! I am going to say that the balance beam was the lie!
Happy Saturday!
hmmmmmmm i have no idea what the lie is! but im glad you switched it up! so cool! : )
those 18 rabbits bars look so good! i won some in a giveaway, hopefully i will get those soon!!! ill be sure to refer to your review of them so i can compare what you thought to my thoughts! haha
I would guess the lie is that you can’t stand anything chocolate!
I think #4 is a lie!! I want to say it’s the chocolate one…but I have a vague memory of you mentioning that in the past??
I’d say #5 is a lie! Awesome review! I’m not a fan of Larabars either, but I’ve been hooked on Luna Bars lately for something quick to eat while I’m working. I’ve never seen the 18 Rabbit bars in the store, but I will keep my eyes peeled now!
How fun, I’m already looking forward to your answer and pick #5!
Oh darn~! I wanted to guess the liar liar thing. But As I was thinking about it i accidentally saw this post where u answered all the questions! And i was like WHAT?!?!? NOOOOOOO I can’t guess anymore! hehe. But I was going to guess one of the gymastics one. Hehe, it’s good that you sounded like you were in a good mood this day! with “THHHHE HIILLLSS AREEEE ALIVEEEE…..with the sounnndd of mussssiccccc….WITH SONgsSS they have SUNNGg … for a THOUSAAND YEAAASRRSS … ” okay, that’s all i remmeber from that song! haha. But raindrops and roses? whiskers on kittens ? what are YOUr favorite things? =) My apologies, I probably made everyone deaf in my sad attempt of trying to sing sound of music. I hope I didn’t crack your windows. lol
Anyway, I feel like i know what you mean about you were a professional liar when you struggled with ED because right now, even though I don’t think I am a professional liar. I do believe in your statement: “ED changes your character into something as hideous and disgusting as he is” I think clearly, with my horrid eating disorder, i have become a much meaner, self-centered and rude person. It’s like I don’t care about the feelings about other as much as my own feelings. It’s like, i become diagnosed with the “I-disease”. Or the “Me Monster”, it’s like everything is about what I want. Worst was when I went out with family for lunch/dinner in the past. When it would be so difficult to order food because i would be like NO, don’t get that, it is such and such. Or NO, don’t eat this, there’s this and that in there. Or even grocery shopping was horrible too. I would be like no buying junk food because I don’t like it lying around the house, lest I be tempted! And when someone did buy some junk food like chips/soda/cookies or something. I would get really mad and start complaining and making a big fuss, going ok, “WHO BOUGHT THIS?! DIDN’T I TELL YOU GUYS NOT TO BUY THESE THINGS? IT’S NOT GOOD FOR YOU ANYWAY. LOOK THE FIRST/SECOND INGREDIENT IS SUGAR? WHAT IT HAS HFCS TOO!” I think at some point i was like SO mean, that my family was probably even scared of me. Like my sister told me that they had to start buying their ‘junk food’ on the weekdays while I was away to work. And that they would try their best to finish it by the weekend before I get back so I wouldn’t yell at them. Man, just thinking about this makes me really sad. How could I be so screwed up like this? It’s really nothing to ever be proud of.
This was like the way beginning (like the earlier stages of my ED) when i was like super screwed up. Like, I don’t trip as bad as that anymore. But I am sure you get the picture maybe ? Anyway, now, I don’t care as much, which is a good thing. =) But I still have those horrid traces within me. But i am trying my best. But yeah, see how monstrous I was and still kinda sorta am. But I am really a little happier that ED is losing its grip on me. But I have to be honest and I know I am still struggling and ED still has a pretty good grip on me. But I do not believe i was as bad as when I first started.
But yeah, I too would like to, thank and praise God that you were able to escape the clutches of ED! I know that God is also working with me too. Slowly but surely! I mean, He has been slowly breaking me down. And a lot more, these recent weeks with so many turn of events. One of which was stumbling upon you and your friends’ blog where you’ve shared about your past struggles. And that really super truly helps me because it’s like I’ve found someone that I could relate to. Or someone that could understand exactly what I am going through. And I am very sure that it was God that led me to your blog and to be writing this comment right now. And now, God is totally working through you to help others (like me T.T) to get through their dark days. You provide super positive encouragement for me. It is like God has used you to tell me that, clearly, with God nothing is impossible. =) So, again, the praises go to God! Thank You Jesus! Thank you!
Oh, this reminds me of the song “Jesus, Thank You”. I love that song! It makes me so happy when I hear it. So, I’m listening to it now! =) Sometimes I get all teary eye-ed singing along to this song. Yeah, I know the song is kinda old, but I really like it. =) Here is like the chorus: “Your blood has washed away my sin. Jesus, Thank You. The Father’s wrath COMPLETELY satisfied! Jesus, Thank You! Once your enemy, now seated at Your table. Jesus, Thank you!” Oh man, such good lyrics! Very comforting! Very touching! And then the ending part: “Lover of my soul, I WANT to live for You!!” Man, I totally should be living for God! NOT FOR FOOD! I REPEAT, NOT FOR FOOD! NOT FOR ANY WORLDLY THING or ANY TEMPORARY SATISFACTION! BUT FOR JESUS!! Again, for ETERNAL SATISFACTION! =)
Anyway here is the youtube link to the song to save you the trouble of searching:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UJf-HXyoGL8
Okay, so not on to that mexican roll. Haha, i tried to google it too. You got my curious to what it was called. And I too could not find the name of that funny looking roll thing. It does look very interesting. When I try to search for mexican pastry on google images. I keep finding this thing that looks like a “bo luo bao” (chinese pineapple bun). haha. wow, pretty cheap 40 cents! But I do notice that usually the “less healthy” the item, the cheaper the item. Again, clutches of ED !! v.v! AGGGGGGRRGGGHHH.
Ah donuts! Was never really a fan of it! But i do remember when there was this krispy kream phase around here a while back. And i bought a dozen of glazed donuts. And I think i downed like at least 2 or 3 of them guilt-free. So, again, i don’t ‘know how i got myself in this dumb situation! Anyway, perhaps next week I can join you with sweet treat wednesday + fried food thursday! It’s weird, I was wanting to say Fried Food Friday. I guess since Friday has the sound “FRY” in it. So, fried food should be on friday! And umm, thursday should be umm, umm … Fur Foods Thursday?? haha Meaning umm, we eat something that previous had fur on them (my apologies to vegetarians/vegans but I am just trying to find something that rhymes with thursday). But there are some vegetarians food that have “fur”. For example, one can each peaches! lol! And the “hairy melon” also has “fur”. haha. Or maybe we can also eat food that has gone bad, the ones that are growing the “green fur”. haha ok that’s just sick, sorry! ^.^ Anyway, so wednesday should be, umm … umm … hen’s wednesday! Meaning we can have poultry related dishes! like EGGS!!! and and and tuesday … i guess we can call it umm … choose sweet tuesday ! … and FUN BUN MONDAY! works with sunday as well! Anyway, i bet you’re like okay jon, stop hurting yourself with these silly thoughts. But yeah, hopefully i’ll join you guys soon! and posty post post! ^.^
But yes, I agree that we all need to eat some “junk food” from time to time. I am already start incorporating those into my diet once again. And it actually makes life better and less worrisome. At least so far, that’s how i am starting to feel. =) But like you said, as long as it’s kinda like in moderation and there are other healthy foods present. =)
man, i really should have read this post about how you feel about larabars before I sent my email telling you about how i made my own larabars. lol. my apologies. ^.^ But yeah, the good thing about bars is that it’s convenient and hassle free. And sometimes you just don’t have time to make anything and you’re out in the “middle of nowhere” and you’re hungry!. So, that’s what my bars are for. like, if i go shopping or if i’m at work or a place where I know i won’t be able to buy food or make food. That’s when i bring some bars around, to keep me sustained and not have my tummy garble garble! hehe. Cherry fig looks good! Maybe it’s cuz i like figs! =) Cherry and chocolate doesn’t really appeal to me for some reason. actually it says thye are using cranberries? haha how come they call it cherry? But anyway, maybe if they swapped the cherry with banana! and then OH MAN! SCOREEE~~~ *raises arm* It can be called umm “Bandana Banana Chocolate”. Now that would be super good ^^ I mean, how hard could it be to make that, just place some parts of the “caramelized portion of banana from the “Belle banana foster” and replace with the “cranberries or cherries” in the cheeky cheery chocolate! But anyway, i’m an amatuer, so what do i know? hehe
O MAN, i think this post is way to long. okay, i really should go lol. anyway, hope you enjoyed the read, that is if you or anyone actually took the time to read this! Soon, it will be on to your newer post! anyway take care and God bless!
-Jonathan
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