Life
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Happy 2024!
Happy New Year! I can’t believe 2023 went by so quickly. I am so excited for the new year! I decided to categorize this year’s…
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Moments of 2023
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My 2023 Christmas Ornaments
I got to paint my own Christmas ornaments this year! I was so excited. I already knew what I wanted to paint – places that…
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Sage Bistro
I wasn’t originally planning to go to Sage Bistro for dinner, but the restaurant down the street had such a long line I decided to…
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The Rushed Man Who Waited
I was walking out of a parking garage when a random guy popped out of nowhere and walked quickly past me. Where did this guy…
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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…