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The TVB Anniversary Awards Presentation (萬千星輝頒獎典禮) took place so early this year! I hope to… - It’s Time For 2026!
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I would have never thought to go watch an opera, so when I got free… - Highlights of Denver 2025
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It’s lunch time, so what better place to go to than a place with lunch… - It’s Time For A Summer Picnic! (2025)
It’s the summer! What can you do besides going to the beach? Have a summer… - HomeState (Atwater Village)
I recently learned about HomeState, a restaurant serving Texas-style tacos, with house-made flour tortillas! I… - Can You Place My Order? Here Is What I Want From Panda Express.
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I’ve been looking at the reviews of this restaurant for some time, and I finally… - A Pricey Reflection on Life Without Home-Cooked Meals
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Pizza, pizza, and more pizza! At The Slice & Pint, you find a table yourself,… - A Vest With Many Pockets
A vest with many pockets. That’s the usual top I’d see my dad wearing. Why… - LALA’s Argentine Grill (DTLA)
I’ve been waiting for months to try LALA’s Argentine Grill, and finally, the day has… - Finish The Run 5K (2025)
I hate running, so no, I did not run the 5K. I walked it. Finish… - It’s (Not) The Weekend! Find Me In Sacramento
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Sushi in Sacramento? Why would I ever think of eating sushi in Sacramento? Well, I… - Mommy’s Playbook On Life: The 8 Everyday Rules
Happy Mother’s Day! Growing up, there are some things my mom would say all the… - Pizza City Fest Los Angeles 2025
There’s a Pizza City Fest? Count me in! I got to attend the Pizza City… - It’s The Weekend! Find Me In San Jose
It’s time for a weekend of delicious food – are you ready? Wednesday Evening 10:00pm… - Soup n’ Fresh (Rancho Cucamonga)
A Soup n’ Fresh has opened and I am so excited to try it! I… - The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures
Thanks to The Perfect Boredom, I got to visit the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures!… - Complete Your Birthday With Deals
It’s always exciting when your birthday is coming up, but what’s even more exciting? The… - Highlights of Macau 2025
I can’t not visit Macau if I am in Hong Kong! It is only a… - Highlights of Hong Kong 2025
I have been dreaming for a trip to Hong Kong for the longest time –… - A Perfect Day, Take 5
A perfect day, take 5! How many takes does it take for the perfect take?… - Gecko Sitter
Believe it or not, my first time pet sitting is not a dog, not a… - Take Me Back (2025 Edition)
I’ve mostly been talking about places that I haven’t visited yet, but honestly, most of… - Painting With C: Bob Ross’ Secluded Bridge
Today I finally got to paint on canvas (and not on a pumpkin)! This might… - Chinese New Year in Macau and Hong Kong (2025)
Celebrating Chinese New Year in Macau and Hong Kong is definitely very different. This was… - Settecento (DTLA)
It’s time to try a new lunch place! Settecento recently opened in Downtown Los Angeles,… - Ambushed By An Unidentified Object
I’ve been standing on the sidewalk outside a store for a few minutes, waiting to… - International Travel Bucket List (2025 Edition)
Where have I visited the last few years? Singapore, Malaysia, Spain, Portugal, Japan, Taiwan, and… - Best TVB Dramas & Songs of 2024
It’s time for the TVB Anniversary Awards Presentation (萬千星輝頒獎典禮)! I learned this year that you… - States Travel Bucket List (2025 Edition)
Since creating my short travel bucket list in 2020, I’ve been able to visit Hawaii,… - It’s 2025!
Happy New Year! 2025 has been off to an interesting start – it feels like… - Moments of 2024
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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
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I am back at Pine & Crane to try more things on their menu! When… - It’s The Weekend! Find Me In Los Angeles
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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)
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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
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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
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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
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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…
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