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The year has gone by so quickly – Christmas day is already coming up! If… - Highlights of Seoul 2024
I finally made it to Seoul! South Korea has been on my travel list, so… - Highlights of Kyoto 2024
Since I was going to Osaka, I had to go to Kyoto too! Kyoto was… - Highlights of Osaka 2024
I visited Osaka for the first time! People seem to think that I have been… - A 2024 Friendsgiving Potluck
When I hear the word ‘potluck’, I start thinking of excuses to not show up.… - My CliftonStrengths Talent Assessment
I recently had to take the CliftonStrengths Assessment, which tells you what your strengths are… - The Broad Museum
I recently got to visit The Broad on a guided tour, and it was such… - LA Dodgers World Series Championship Parade
It’s a win! The streets of Downtown Los Angeles were filled with fans wearing blue… - My 2024 Pumpkin
Boo! It’s pumpkin painting time! This is one of the few times in the year… - Pine & Crane (DTLA), Round 2
I am back at Pine & Crane to try more things on their menu! When… - It’s The Weekend! Find Me In Los Angeles
With only one full day in Los Angeles, how many things can I do? Friday… - JOEY Restaurants (DTLA)
I’ve probably been to Joey a few too many times. The one thing that keeps… - Sips Around The World: My Top 3 Coffee Shops (2024)
It’s National Coffee Day! My go-to order is a cappuccino (and sometimes a latte) to… - Trunk Coffee (Dolce Vita)
Lines in front of food trucks – I see that pretty often, but lines in… - Thirty Minutes Of Unlimited Play
I grew up going to Chuck E. Cheese. The tokens were not cheap, and every… - Noodle Art 一面之缘 (Monterey Park)
Noodle Art, 一面之缘. What a creative name! I visited Noodle Art for an early lunch… - Questions for C: What Do You Want To Be Remembered For At Your Retirement Party?
What do you want to be remembered for at your retirement party? Although I am… - B Star (San Francisco)
Lily – that’s where we had wanted to go for lunch. We parked our car,… - Boon Fly Café (Napa)
It’s Napa day! My friend had found a brunch spot for us, right by Nicholson… - 10 Things To Bring When Watching A Pickleball Tournament
Watching a pickleball tournament takes a bit more preparation than just showing up! You need… - Yunomi Handroll (DTLA)
Yunomi Handroll, here I come! I was craving hand rolls, so I decided to try… - I Walked Right Into It
Another day of going to work, another day of going home. It’s only Wednesday. I… - Rice & Nori (Little Tokyo | Pasadena)
My first time at Rice & Nori was at the location in Little Tokyo, and… - APP Tour: The Owl APP Newport Beach Open (2024)
It’s time for pickleball! I spent two days at The Owl APP Newport Beach Open… - Vox Kitchen (Fountain Valley)
Vox Kitchen is part of Kei Concepts, serving fusion dishes inspired by the Chifa culinary… - The Unwelcomed Dinner Intruder
It’s Taco Tuesday! There is a restaurant that I learned about recently that serves tacos… - Osawa Shabu Shabu & Sushi (Pasadena)
Located in Pasadena, Osawa serves shabu shabu and sushi. I showed up at the restaurant… - It’s The Weekend! Find Me Around The Bay
It’s been quite a while since I’ve visited NorCal (and a long time since I’ve… - Strawberry Picking at Tanaka Farms (2024)
I am back at Tanaka Farms for strawberry picking! How many strawberries will I pick… - Holy Basil (DTLA)
Holy Basil is located in a small food hall in Downtown Los Angeles and serves… - Ji Rong Peking Duck (Rosemead)
Mmm…peking duck! Peking duck is for special occasions – banquets, parties, large gatherings, etc. It’s… - To Help Or Not To Help…What’s The Answer?
We were driving down the street on a Sunday when we saw an old man… - Sushi Kisen (Arcadia)
I have heard so many good things about Sushi Kisen, and I finally got to… - One By One, Things Started Disappearing
It is not uncommon to have our desks decorated with photos, magnets, or even little… - Kobawoo House (Koreatown)
What do I want to eat today? Bossam! This is a Korean dish where you… - Women’s Leadership Breakfast 2024
I was recently invited to attend a Women’s Leadership Breakfast at the Ebell of Los… - 2024.04.08 The Solar Eclipse
So many people had traveled to another part of the country to see the total… - The Trio Eats Again
It’s been a while since our trio dining getaway in Little Tokyo, and on this… - ABC Oscars Pick’em 2024
Let me begin by saying that I rarely watch movies. It is such a time… - Walt Disney Concert Hall: John Williams Spotlight – A Century of Film Music
Let me begin by saying that if you’re headed to Walt Disney Concert Hall for… - The Pain Continues: Back For Round 2
Over four months has passed, and I’m back at the oral surgeon’s office. I’m here… - A Perfect Day, Take 4
It’s time for Take 4 of A Perfect Day. This take was difficult to put… - Âu Lạc (DTLA)
Lunch at a vegan restaurant? What?? I decided to check out this vegan restaurant for… - Highlights of Taipei 2023
Eat, sleep, repeat. That was a typical day in Taipei this trip. I started my… - Miso Izakaya (DTLA)
My first taste of Miso Izakaya was one of their lunch bento sets for takeout.… - Highlights of Tokyo 2023
I am back in Tokyo for the second time! There were so many things I… - Climbing The Ladder
Climbing the ladder is not easy. There are so many steps to get to the… - Pizzeria Bianco (DTLA)
Pizzeria Bianco has been on my list of restaurants to try, and I finally got… - Highlights of Austin 2023
I visited Austin for the first time! I was very excited for this trip, especially… - Best TVB Dramas & Songs of 2023
The TVB Anniversary Awards (萬千星輝頒獎典禮) is being held this weekend! Here’s my list of top… - Happy 2024!
Happy New Year! I can’t believe 2023 went by so quickly. I am so excited… - Moments of 2023
- My 2023 Christmas Ornaments
I got to paint my own Christmas ornaments this year! I was so excited. I… - Sage Bistro
I wasn’t originally planning to go to Sage Bistro for dinner, but the restaurant down… - The Rushed Man Who Waited
I was walking out of a parking garage when a random guy popped out of… - Chinchikurin (Little Tokyo)
Believe it or not, I just had okonomiyaki for the first time! I visited Chinchikurin,… - Ice Hockey: LA Kings vs Arizona Coyotes
I went to my very first ice hockey game! The game was at the Crypto.com… - Picklefest at Sports Basement (2023)
It’s time for Picklefest at Sports Basement! I got an email from Sports Basement advertising… - Bodega
It’s almost 2pm, I’m in San Francisco, and I still haven’t had lunch yet. My… - My 2023 Pumpkin
It’s time for pumpkin painting again! After my first pumpkin painting experience back in 2021,… - Jina Bakes
Pastries are not something I think about often, but when I saw the menu at… - It’s The Weekend! Find Me In San Jose & San Francisco
It’s time for another weekend packed with exciting activities! This is probably one of my… - Highlights of Portugal 2023
I went to Portugal for World Youth Day! This is my second time in Portugal,… - Hama Sushi (Little Tokyo)
It’s lunch time! Today’s lunch is at Hama Sushi in Little Tokyo. This is my… - The Taste Of Blood Is Not A Good Sign
Just when I thought everything was going to be over, it was all reset. After… - Travel with C – Singapore & Malaysia
It’s time for another virtual trip – join me on my trip to Singapore &… - Pine & Crane (DTLA)
This place is so popular! I once saw a long line waiting outside this restaurant… - The Brothers Sushi (Woodland Hills)
I first heard of The Brothers Sushi and how good the sushi is from a… - A Trio Dining Getaway – Little Tokyo
Not everything always goes as planned, and even when you’ve already parked and are walking… - Bestia
As a celebratory meal for winning a competition, my team decided to have dinner at… - Sophisticated Approach to Stretching (SAS)
Wake up, work, eat lunch, work, eat dinner, sleep. That’s a typical day for most… - Messob Ethiopian Restaurant
I tried Ethiopian food for the first time! I had no idea what to expect… - Take Me Out To The Ball Game: Dodgers vs Angels
Guess where I’m at again? Another baseball game at Dodger Stadium! This was a very… - Driven Out Of Control
SCREEEECHHHH! I looked around. Where was that sound coming from? BAM! BAM! BAM! I stared… - Take Me Out To The Ball Game: Angels vs White Sox
I went to my first ever baseball game last year at Dodger Stadium, and this… - Carvana PPA Tour: San Clemente
I went to my very first pickleball tournament in San Clemente! It was the Select… - Bombay Beach
It’s time for dinner at an Indian restaurant! This was a very unexpected choice, since… - Girl & the Goat, Round 2
I’m back at Girl & the Goat for another meal! I could not stop thinking… - It’s The Weekend! Find Me In San Jose
It’s time for a long weekend in San Jose! Although it was sunny, hot, and… - A Big Challenge For A Small Mouth
I pulled into the parking and saw an open spot. I parked my car. Today’s… - UOVO
Today’s lunch is at an Italian restaurant! I don’t eat Italian food that often, so… - Strawberry Picking at Tanaka Farms
It’s strawberry picking season! Strawberries are my favorite fruit, so I was extra excited when… - The Winning Gift: It’s Time To Spin!
It’s hump day. What a long day I have ahead of me, with nothing exciting… - 4.5 Hours in Los Angeles
Your flight lands at 4:30pm in LA and you have to be back at the… - Sushi Enya, Round 2
When I went to Sushi Enya for the first time, I was seated at a… - Great Expectations
“There will always be people who are smarter than you, people who are more successful… - Trekking Along: Santiago Creek Trail
It’s time for a walk on a hot day! I walked along the Santiago Creek… - Questions for C: What’s The Most Fun Way To Exercise?
What’s the most fun way to exercise? - Great Birthdays Come With Great Deals
It’s your birthday! Here are some birthday deals you don’t want to miss out on:… - Redbird
Another day, another new restaurant to try! Today’s restaurant is Redbird in Los Angeles. The… - A Perfect Day, Take 3
It’s time for Take 3 of A Perfect Day. What’s on the itinerary this time?… - Bill’s Burgers
I finally got to try the place I’ve been hearing about all the time: Bill’s… - An Hour Of Lost Sleep
I’ve always looked forward to Daylight Savings when I was a kid. It was the… - Broken, Removed, But Not Forgotten
Day and night – I can feel the pain. Whether I’m walking, sitting, sleeping, or… - Takami Sushi & Robata
Located on the 21st floor with a view of Downtown Los Angeles, Takami Sushi &… - My Eyes Saw A New Optometrist
I always forget to go to the optometrist every year – I only go when… - Introducing…the Notes of C Logo!
I’m so excited to finally have a logo for my website! I’ve been wanting to… - I’m Craving…Pizza!
It’s pizza time! National Pizza Day is coming up on February 9, and when my… - Highlights of Malaysia 2022
I finally made it to Malaysia! I’ve been wanting to go to Malaysia for the… - Highlights of Singapore 2022
Hello Singapore! This was my very first time in Singapore, and it was awesome! More…
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