Flavours of each craft beer in detail

Product of Scotland. Two bearded men drinking beer. Need I Say More?

It even came with a free beer bottle opener!

Look at this beauty.

Bourbon Dark Ale (7.4%) BEER-VIEW ASHLEY'S RATING:  🍺 🍺 🍺 🍺 🍺 out of 5 BEERS GELAINE'S RATING:  🍺 🍺 🍺.5 out of 5 BEERS Opaque & has the highest % of alcohol  First impression: a Guinness type of flavour - definitely taste the alcohol After taste: tastes like toasted brown sugar Reminds us of: a lumberjack in the winter  If you like dark beer, definitely give this a try

Rum Finish (6.8%)

ASHLEY'S RATING:   🍺 🍺 🍺 🍺 🍺out of 5 BEERS GELAINE'S RATING:   🍺 🍺 🍺 out of 5 BEER Mahogany brown finish & has the second highest % of alcohol  First impression: Pretty smooth and tolerable, lighter version of the bourbon flavour After taste: tastes like Alexander Keith's amber ale - not too light, nor too dark Reminds us of: chestnuts roasting on an open fire  There's definitely a spice to it Toasted Dark Ipa (5.6%) BEER-VIEW ASHLEY'S RATING:   🍺 🍺 out of 5 BEERS GELAINE'S RATING: 🍺 🍺 🍺 🍺 🍺 out of 5 BEERS (GELAINE APPROVED!)  Lightest colour & lowest % of alcohol  First impression: Distinct flavour, not like other beers After taste: tastes zesty once you drink it  Reminds us of: of mistletoes, because you don't know what to expect If you don't like beers that pack a punch, then this is not for you

Original (6.6%)

A here with yet another VLOG post and this time it's a day in a life with me.

Trust me y'all this is as simple as it gets, if anything spontaneous were to happen—I'd be lucky enough to capture it, but for now this would do. I also wanted to test out my iPhone 5s and my wide angled fish eye lenses kit and so far I love how it just captures everything.

I do have a digi cam, but no batteries :( 

First world problems y'know?

Enjoy everyone and thanks so much for the support!

HEY EVERYBODY! HEYYY ASHLAAYY! OKAAAY, so as you guys know I did say I was going to film a Reading Week vlog right? Well, I did have some footage, but I wasn't satisfied with it! BOOO! HOWEVER, I did have plans to make a haul video, along with a 'What I got for my Birthday'—but my camera decided to be a total shit show and have no memory to film. Therefore, I resorted to doing a blog post like I planned to and so here it is! For the past month it has been a whirlwind of essays and midterms...But hey, after a shit ton of allnighters and last minute studying—I had enough time to revamp F&X and take enough pictures for this post. By the way, do you guys love the new look? It's still a work in progress, but once school's done, Gelaine and I hope to excel in the art of blogging...I mean we practically breathe HTML y'know?

So last friday (Feb. 28), I turned the big TWO ZERO aka 20 aka two decades on earth. What a time to be alive right?...Nahhhhhht. I mean at this point, you've reached actual adulthood...Like sure 18 you declared yourself into womanhood (or man hood but i'm speaking for the ladies out there & in my opinion that shit only gets declared if you threw yourself a debut) and then there's turning 19 where you declared yourself into the legal's club. But 20 is where you enter the future years as I would like to call it; seeing as you're saying sayonara to the teen days and hello to being an adult. Remember those times when you were super young and you were like, "Oh my god, when I turn twenty I'm going to..." Well that's the age you're at and I'm pretty sure that you haven't even fulfilled those major goals yet...Some, but not all...You're basically at the age where you're beginning to grow even more and change as a person whether it's for the worse or better. But that's enough life talks, that'll be for another post! Right now, let's get on with the mini haul.

DAY ONE: 

Once I got my lanyard at the TIFF Lightbox, I hurriedly rushed to the ScotiaBank theatre in order to make it on time for PVP's panel. Downtown Toronto was so alive that morning, it was a great feeling seeing a bunch of people with buffer fest lanyards around their necks, walking hastily and excitingly with their friends - happily discussing youtube related stuff - of course. Even the volunteers greeted me with so much energy, and I couldn't help but feel ecstatic as well. As I was walking towards the Scotiabank theatre, I could see a familiar face walking opposite of me. I could not really figure out who it was at that time, but all I know is that I've seen his face somewhere before. Only after that person walked passed me did I realize who it was ...... IT WAS CHARLIEISSOCOOLLIKE. Yes, I am still ashamed of myself for not noticing it right away T_T, I missed out on a great opportunity (to kidnap him - wait whut lol ... kidding..)

Anyways, I eventually made it inside the movie theatre, ready to see PrankVSPrank (mind you, it was a SOLD OUT show). The show was hosted by SoundlyAwake instead of CTFxC (Poor Charles). He did a good job, but I still wish CTFxC were there instead. The "movie" was basically a compilation of their favourite vidoes on Youtube and at times, Jesse and Jeana would do commentaries. I was slightly starstruck, and couldn't grasp the fact that we were in the same vicinity as PVP (fangirling~~). After, a short Q&A session took place. Some people asked some odd questions like "Why did you get divorce Jesse" or "When are you guys getting married" - none of them were answered with much detail - we must give them privacy, obviously. If you check out this vlog, I WAS IN IT! (you will not see me clearly, but I was there!). Jesse was also nice enough to send CTFxC a video of the theatre crowd shouting "We love you CHARLES TRIPPY". We were also the first people to see the Cookie Dance music video! I felt very special, and it was a super funny video as well, all that hard work paid off Jesse!  I was still starstruck as I left the theatre - I could NOT wait to see them during the MEET UP.


My friend Trishia and I decided to attend the second day of buffer fest - because when is one day ever enough? We decided go to Hannah Hart's meet up. Hannah Hart is the cutest thing! I had no idea she was so short, I should've known from her videos with Mamrie and Grace. She is so adorable and so nice. You could tell that she gives a good amount of love and attention to her fans (Plus, she's a great hugger). I can totally understand why so many girls have a crush on her - it is hard to resist her smile and her PUNS! My friend and I both wore ugly sweaters that day (accidentally matching) and Hannah Hart complimented us both on our sweaters! <333 After the meetup, my friend and I decided to go to Buffer Fest's free red carpet event. Thankfully, we got a pretty good spot along the red carpet. Once we realized that more and more fans started lining up, my friend and I rushed to the red carpet and played the waiting game. It was raining for a few minutes while we waited for the youtubers. Thankfully the rain slowed down when the event officially started. It was surreal- youtubers would casually walk passed us, and chat with us as we take pictures of them and as they take videos of us. This is why I loved Buffer Fest so much, it offered a personal approach and it was literally like seeing your Internet friends live. Unlike TIFF, where celebrities wouldn't really try and converse with you- these youtubers were so approachable and inviting. It didn't feel like I was annoying them, these youtubers can finally see the faces behind their camera lens and we can finally interact with those who we just normally see on our computer screen. I remember complementing Davey Wavey on his shoes, and talking with Corey Vidal about Vlogumentary - and chatting with Sawyer Hartman about the weather and about doing drunk videos with Tyler Oakley ... the usual nbd (lol, kidding I was seriously freaking out at that time). I think I've seen 90% of the youtubers that were featured in this year's Buffer Fest.

The best part of the red carpet for me was seeing The Holy Trinity of Comedy aka Mamrie Hart (youdeserveadrink), Hannah Hart(myharto) and Grace Helbig(dailygrace). Not too sure if they planned it, but they look like Youtube's version of Charlie's Angels, dashingly adorable and colour coordinated (also, have such strong sexual appeal aha).  I spotted Grace checking her reflection from a glass window, and I remember myself saying out loud "You already look so good Grace!" (Yes, I'm a wierdo, and a creep). My mouth has no filter in these types of situations. (Too.Many.Feels - can't handle). My friend and I managed to get highfives from all three lovely ladies - and you can pretty much say that my day has been made. I'm still recovering from all that happened that day.

Just chillin with the TRIO. I really like how Hannah Hart looks in this picture, so genuine and so happy to be seeing her Canadian Fans <333 SO.MUCH.FEELS (did I also mention that Hannah Hart Reblogged this picture on her tumblr?!)

Too many selfies, too many 2 minute conversations with too many lovely youtubers. Sadly, my friend and I felt sick from the rain during the red carpet event and couldn't go to Grace Helbig's meet up the next day.... But, A selfie with dailygrace is just as awesome anyways~). It was an amazing 2 days, and I thank Buffer Fest for being the underdog that it is and also APPRENTICEEH for making Buffer Fest happen. I cannot wait for the next one! (I'm pretty sure there will be twice as much people attending, and it will be twice as hectic - but for youtubers, I'll do almost anything - anyone wanna join my youtube groupie?)

Selfies for dayss~  Do you recognize these youtubers?!

...... These are some of the videos I was in! Spot me! (thumbs up for gifs!)

In Nerdy and Quirky's vlog! (Our Polaroid pic togethaaa)

PVP'S VLOG SAAAAN! It might be a tad harder to spot me in this one - even with my big head.

In FunforLouis' Vlog!! (why I covered myself with my iPhone,  I don't know T_T)

MY FULL-ON CONVERSATION WITH COREY WAS RECORDED - WTF!!!!!!!!

3 more gifs with Trishia and I ... because why not!?

FOOOLSSS

Watch Hannah watching us, now watch Mamrie take selfies with us, now see Grace say "LEAN BACK" while this all happens. TOO MANY FEELS.

MAKING A VINE WITH EPIC MEAL TIME DUDE.

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♡ Gelaine's Outfits ♡:

#1 I wore a laced cropped top (with a laced bandeau underneath, of course), and put a thin brown vest over it. I matched this top with a long black maxi skirt (you can still pull off girly skirts & dresses during the fall season! Just because summer ended does not mean you can't wear those comfy and easy to match skirts!). Fall wardrobe is not complete without a pair of nice suede boots! Boots can easily match with anything -- I personally prefer camel coloured boots because they stand out more compared to darker coloured boots. In terms of accessories, I wore my usual, every-day necklace and bracelet: the moustache necklace and the gold coloured bracelet with tribal patterns/shapes.

#2 For a more casual look, I decided to pair up a VERY comfy forest green pullover with black meshes on it. I love wearing wierd and somewhat bizzare patterns and matching it with black skinny jeans and a pair of boots. If you don't want to appear too ordinary and plain from wearing just a pair of jeans and a shirt, I would recommend just putting over an over-sized patterned sweater to add that extra OOMPH to your outfit. I also wore a white button-up, collared shirt underneath the vneck sweater for that added classic look. Lastly, a beanie is a must during the fall season! It is stylish & keeps my massive head warm!