Life
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Chinchikurin (Little Tokyo)
Believe it or not, I just had okonomiyaki for the first time! I visited Chinchikurin, which serves Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki. Okonomiyaki: a Japanese savory food. An…
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Ice Hockey: LA Kings vs Arizona Coyotes
I went to my very first ice hockey game! The game was at the Crypto.com Arena. I have never watched ice hockey before, but I…
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Picklefest at Sports Basement (2023)
It’s time for Picklefest at Sports Basement! I got an email from Sports Basement advertising this free event, and even though I wasn’t exactly sure…
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Bodega
It’s almost 2pm, I’m in San Francisco, and I still haven’t had lunch yet. My friends and I had just finished eating some pastries from…
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My 2023 Pumpkin
It’s time for pumpkin painting again! After my first pumpkin painting experience back in 2021, I made sure to apply some of the things I…
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Jina Bakes
Pastries are not something I think about often, but when I saw the menu at Jina Bakes, I knew I wanted to check it out!…
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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 more relaxed, yet at the same time rushed, weekends that…
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Highlights of Portugal 2023
I went to Portugal for World Youth Day! This is my second time in Portugal, and it was such a different experience. Even though the…
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Hama Sushi (Little Tokyo)
It’s lunch time! Today’s lunch is at Hama Sushi in Little Tokyo. This is my first time going to Hama Sushi and I have heard…
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The Taste Of Blood Is Not A Good Sign
Just when I thought everything was going to be over, it was all reset. After getting my dental implant a few months ago, it was…
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Travel with C – Singapore & Malaysia
It’s time for another virtual trip – join me on my trip to Singapore & Malaysia! This trip is filled with delicious food and beautiful…
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Pine & Crane (DTLA)
This place is so popular! I once saw a long line waiting outside this restaurant and was very curious what it was. It’s been bookmarked…
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The Brothers Sushi (Woodland Hills)
I first heard of The Brothers Sushi and how good the sushi is from a friend, and of course, I had to give it a…
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A Trio Dining Getaway – Little Tokyo
Not everything always goes as planned, and even when you’ve already parked and are walking to the restaurant you were planning to go to, plans…
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Bestia
As a celebratory meal for winning a competition, my team decided to have dinner at Bestia! We were very excited for the meal. We had…
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Sophisticated Approach to Stretching (SAS)
Wake up, work, eat lunch, work, eat dinner, sleep. That’s a typical day for most people. You spend most of your day sitting in front…
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Messob Ethiopian Restaurant
I tried Ethiopian food for the first time! I had no idea what to expect – my friend suggested getting Ethiopian food and only warned…
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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 last minute decision – I was taking a nap in…
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Driven Out Of Control
SCREEEECHHHH! I looked around. Where was that sound coming from? BAM! BAM! BAM! I stared from the back seat as the cars in the fast…
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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 time, I went to my first baseball game at Angels…
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Carvana PPA Tour: San Clemente
I went to my very first pickleball tournament in San Clemente! It was the Select Medical Orange County Cup presented by Intralinks as part of…
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Bombay Beach
It’s time for dinner at an Indian restaurant! This was a very unexpected choice, since the original plan was to have Korean food for dinner.…
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Girl & the Goat, Round 2
I’m back at Girl & the Goat for another meal! I could not stop thinking about the delicious Grilled Pineapple Salad from my first visit,…
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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 full of pollen, it was an amazing weekend. Day 1:…
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A Big Challenge For A Small Mouth
I pulled into the parking and saw an open spot. I parked my car. Today’s the day. It’s time to fill up that hole in…
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UOVO
Today’s lunch is at an Italian restaurant! I don’t eat Italian food that often, so this was quite exciting. The outside of the restaurant was…
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Strawberry Picking at Tanaka Farms
It’s strawberry picking season! Strawberries are my favorite fruit, so I was extra excited when I got to go strawberry picking for the first time!…
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The Winning Gift: It’s Time To Spin!
It’s hump day. What a long day I have ahead of me, with nothing exciting on my calendar. Sigh. I got to work, put down…
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4.5 Hours in Los Angeles
Your flight lands at 4:30pm in LA and you have to be back at the airport for your next flight at 9pm. What do you…
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Sushi Enya, Round 2
When I went to Sushi Enya for the first time, I was seated at a booth and ordered their omakase. This time, I returned with…
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Great Expectations
“There will always be people who are smarter than you, people who are more successful than you, and people who are just better than you.”…
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Trekking Along: Santiago Creek Trail
It’s time for a walk on a hot day! I walked along the Santiago Creek Trail at Irvine Regional Park. The entrance fee is $5…
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Questions for C: What’s The Most Fun Way To Exercise?
What’s the most fun way to exercise?
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Great Birthdays Come With Great Deals
It’s your birthday! Here are some birthday deals you don’t want to miss out on: My Favorite Deals Other Deals
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Redbird
Another day, another new restaurant to try! Today’s restaurant is Redbird in Los Angeles. The entrance is located on a hill, and you have to…
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A Perfect Day, Take 3
It’s time for Take 3 of A Perfect Day. What’s on the itinerary this time? Here’s A Perfect Day, Take 3: 9:00am Sleep in until…
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Bill’s Burgers
I finally got to try the place I’ve been hearing about all the time: Bill’s Burgers. I had driven to Bill’s Burgers around a year…
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An Hour Of Lost Sleep
I’ve always looked forward to Daylight Savings when I was a kid. It was the day where we get to climb up a chair to…
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Broken, Removed, But Not Forgotten
Day and night – I can feel the pain. Whether I’m walking, sitting, sleeping, or eating, the pain won’t go away. Sigh. The gums next…
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Takami Sushi & Robata
Located on the 21st floor with a view of Downtown Los Angeles, Takami Sushi & Robata is a good stop for some food and views.…
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My Eyes Saw A New Optometrist
I always forget to go to the optometrist every year – I only go when it’s time to get new glasses! This year, I randomly…
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Introducing…the Notes of C Logo!
I’m so excited to finally have a logo for my website! I’ve been wanting to create one for the longest time, but never sat down…
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I’m Craving…Pizza!
It’s pizza time! National Pizza Day is coming up on February 9, and when my stomach calls for an unhealthy satisfying meal, pizza’s on the…
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Highlights of Malaysia 2022
I finally made it to Malaysia! I’ve been wanting to go to Malaysia for the longest time, so since I’m in Singapore, I had to…
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Highlights of Singapore 2022
Hello Singapore! This was my very first time in Singapore, and it was awesome! More photos and details are coming soon, but here are some…
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Universal Studios Hollywood (2022)
The last time I’ve been to Universal Studios was when I was too short to ride Revenge of the Mummy. Now that I’m taller (and…
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Best TVB Dramas & Songs of 2022
It’s the weekend of the TVB Anniversary Awards (萬千星輝頒獎典禮)! I did not watch as many dramas as I did the last two years, but here’s…
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Hello 2023!
Happy New Year! After a year filled with a lot of good food, traveling, and learning, I am looking forward to the endless possibilities of…
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Moments of 2022
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5 Items To Brighten Up Your Desk (Christmas Edition)
Christmas is only one week away, but there is still time to decorate your desk! Here are five items you can easily find at a…