Monday, May 17, 2010
Sunday, May 09, 2010
NZ
Jetboating was a treat (background), and getting to dress up like Harry Potter was an added bonus.
I asked, "What is this exotic baked good?" It's called a muffin. :-/
Lamb chips are good! So are chicken chips. NZ version of Cheetos is not as good as the real thing.Tuesday, April 27, 2010
homemade (sort of)
I wanted to make dumplings, but was too tired to go downtown to get dumpling wrappers. So I made my own.
3 parts flour + 1 part water + cutouts with chinese bowl = tiring and not worth it
Picture of delicious. Trader Joe's herb pizza dough + roasted garlic spread on the dough + mozzarella + basil + prosciutto + baby shiitake + truffle oil. Bliss.
Trader Joe's white pizza dough + pesto + mozzarella + hot Italian sausage + wilted arugula. As you can see, too much sausage. But otherwise delicious.
3 parts flour + 1 part water + cutouts with chinese bowl = tiring and not worth it
Picture of delicious. Trader Joe's herb pizza dough + roasted garlic spread on the dough + mozzarella + basil + prosciutto + baby shiitake + truffle oil. Bliss.
Trader Joe's white pizza dough + pesto + mozzarella + hot Italian sausage + wilted arugula. As you can see, too much sausage. But otherwise delicious.
Tuesday, April 13, 2010
event-FULL 2010
- Got hit by a car (as a pedestrian). (1/28)
- Engaged! (2/1)
- Dropped my iron (unplugged) on my foot. (2/2)
- Twisted my ankle while walking in Grand Central Station. (2/8)
- Promoted. (2/9)
- Got elbowed in the eye in a basketball game. (2/9)
- Moved in with fiance. (2/13)
- Got clawed on the forearm in a basketball game. (2/18)
- Bungy jumped off Kawarau Bridge. (4/5)
- Finally received ring! (4/13)
While I've had my share of accidents (a year's worth apparently), I've also been very lucky to have walked away okay, and to have them counterbalanced with a promising future with my hubs-to-be, career, and exciting adventures!
Saturday, April 10, 2010
Tuesday, March 23, 2010
am a sucker
I'm off to Tucson for my friend's wedding this Friday and finally got around to looking at travel information.
I'll be staying at the Hilton, where they are apparently pet-friendly. These are the pictures that they posted on the site. They couldn't have picked a better model!
Look at the sleepy!
I hope this cute Weimaraner greets me in my room. Oh wait, am I supposed to bring my own?
Tuesday, March 09, 2010
sporting
I love sports. I am by no means a sports follower of any kind, but I enjoy watching *most* sporting events (#1 exclusion being baseball), inspirational sports movies, and I even get choked up watching the Amazing Race. More recently, I got all teary-eyed during the Olympics.
It's about the spirit of competition, the challenge, and the feeling of accomplishment after so much sacrifice. It's all because of the love of the game. I know this feeling so well after playing competitive sports in high school. At the time, it was a top priority in my life. I lived and breathed it. My team was my special family that shared with me the need to succeed.
It is because of all this that I say that I'm a competitive person... at least I thought I was. Until now, people with whom I played would vouch for that. I even get all riled up during baby shower games like Guess that Baby Food. "I should have KNOWN that one! DAMN IT!"
However, I recently joined a basketball league for women and am finding that my philosophy on competition is changing. I honestly don't care all that much whether we win or lose so long as we put in a good effort -- who says that??? No WINNER would say that. Losing is okay because I put in 100%? Please...
What's disturbing is that I see that my teammates and players on the other team have that mentality. I'm guessing that most players on my team and on other teams are 25 and under and perhaps closer to their competition days. Losing is not an option. Well, not that I'm old, but I've had my share of losses, and well, you kinda get used them. Nobody likes to lose, but hey, they're bound to happen.
I've also noticed that I've become slow compared to my younger counterparts. I thought that I was just out of shape, but after a couple of games, I would hope that my speed would come back to me. It hasn't.
Am observing myself become old.
It's about the spirit of competition, the challenge, and the feeling of accomplishment after so much sacrifice. It's all because of the love of the game. I know this feeling so well after playing competitive sports in high school. At the time, it was a top priority in my life. I lived and breathed it. My team was my special family that shared with me the need to succeed.
It is because of all this that I say that I'm a competitive person... at least I thought I was. Until now, people with whom I played would vouch for that. I even get all riled up during baby shower games like Guess that Baby Food. "I should have KNOWN that one! DAMN IT!"
However, I recently joined a basketball league for women and am finding that my philosophy on competition is changing. I honestly don't care all that much whether we win or lose so long as we put in a good effort -- who says that??? No WINNER would say that. Losing is okay because I put in 100%? Please...
What's disturbing is that I see that my teammates and players on the other team have that mentality. I'm guessing that most players on my team and on other teams are 25 and under and perhaps closer to their competition days. Losing is not an option. Well, not that I'm old, but I've had my share of losses, and well, you kinda get used them. Nobody likes to lose, but hey, they're bound to happen.
I've also noticed that I've become slow compared to my younger counterparts. I thought that I was just out of shape, but after a couple of games, I would hope that my speed would come back to me. It hasn't.
Am observing myself become old.
Monday, March 08, 2010
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
group wipe-out at Mav's
Jacob Mullinswww.nbcbayarea.com
Sounds funny, but not really. Lots of broken bones.
http://bayarea.blogs.nytimes.com
http://bayarea.blogs.nytimes.comScary! But what a beautiful shot! I wish I was there!
Friday, February 12, 2010
50 ft waves - oh, baby
Mavericks is a world-renowned big wave break located one-half mile off the coast of Half Moon Bay, California.
Since the early 1990s, when the local spot was introduced to the world, Mavericks has become an epicenter of modern big-wave surfing, attracting elite riders to test its limits (and theirs) each time it rears its awe-inspiring head. With waves cresting as high as 50 feet, ridiculously strong currents, dangerous rocks, perilously shallow reefs, and bone-chilling water temperatures, Mavericks is like no other place on Earth.
Each winter, during a waiting period typically set for sometime between November and March – if and when conditions are perfect, and giant swells roll in from far across the Pacific – The Mavericks Surf Contest® is held. On just 24 hours notice, two dozen of the surfing community’s bravest and most skillful souls assemble to confront the thundering mountain of salt water many consider to be the most dangerous wave Mother Nature has ever concocted.
Since the early 1990s, when the local spot was introduced to the world, Mavericks has become an epicenter of modern big-wave surfing, attracting elite riders to test its limits (and theirs) each time it rears its awe-inspiring head. With waves cresting as high as 50 feet, ridiculously strong currents, dangerous rocks, perilously shallow reefs, and bone-chilling water temperatures, Mavericks is like no other place on Earth.
Each winter, during a waiting period typically set for sometime between November and March – if and when conditions are perfect, and giant swells roll in from far across the Pacific – The Mavericks Surf Contest® is held. On just 24 hours notice, two dozen of the surfing community’s bravest and most skillful souls assemble to confront the thundering mountain of salt water many consider to be the most dangerous wave Mother Nature has ever concocted.
http://www.maverickssurf.com
Monday, February 08, 2010
subway entertainment
Friend 1: Why would I want to join a sorority?
Friend 2: So that you can make friends with normal people!
Legally Blonde
I really wished I had heard more of this conversation, but the subway was just too loud! Ruining my eavesdropping.
I can sit there and scoff at the sorority girl, arguing how pillow-making, make-up, and formal dances make for normal people (do you like my sorority stereotype?) and how in actuality, the normals exist outside of sororities. But honestly, who's to say that I'm normal and they're not? Friend 2 did have a point as she launched into an explanation of Rush week and how the girls you get along best with will pick you to be in their sorority, thus giving you the best chance to make friends. It's just like a job interview... except for sisterhood?
I once went to a sorority event for the free food. I instantly regretted giving into my cheap self. The sushi wasn't even good. Stop talking to me with your fake excitement, sister.
But look at how helpful Elle's sisters were at helping her ace her LSATs!
Friend 2: So that you can make friends with normal people!
Legally Blonde
I really wished I had heard more of this conversation, but the subway was just too loud! Ruining my eavesdropping.
I can sit there and scoff at the sorority girl, arguing how pillow-making, make-up, and formal dances make for normal people (do you like my sorority stereotype?) and how in actuality, the normals exist outside of sororities. But honestly, who's to say that I'm normal and they're not? Friend 2 did have a point as she launched into an explanation of Rush week and how the girls you get along best with will pick you to be in their sorority, thus giving you the best chance to make friends. It's just like a job interview... except for sisterhood?
I once went to a sorority event for the free food. I instantly regretted giving into my cheap self. The sushi wasn't even good. Stop talking to me with your fake excitement, sister.
But look at how helpful Elle's sisters were at helping her ace her LSATs!
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
Monday, January 25, 2010
Sundance 2010
By now, we are Sundance pro's. We know more than the volunteers who work there. And what's funny is that we're starting to recognize the Sundance regulars - I guess that makes us Sundance regulars too!
Other sightings (but no pics with us because of respect for privacy, logistics, or rejection): David Strathairn (rejection in the most smart-ass way... who is he anyway???), Adrian Grenier (respect for privacy as he was just cuddling up with a woman-friend), Juliette Lewis (2 opportunities: respect for private space when she was deep in conversation and logistics because there was a barricade and lots of snow between us), and Rosemary DeWitt (logistics because she was walking quickly away while I was trying to remember her name).
We got to Sympathy for Delicious 5 hours ahead of showtime, earning us waitlist numbers 1-4. We work really hard at Sundance! Definitely harder than at my normal job. :) Such is the nature of my vacations.
In the meantime, we also found time to appreciate the beauty and fun that is Park City, which contains the best snow EVER! What an ideal place to go tubing and become a kid again. And I'm afeard to say, but I find myself liking snowboarding more and more. Eep! Please let me not become a convert.
Our first picture: Ben Affleck, The Company Men
Although not the best of actors, he was really nice, and skipped over all those guys making money off his autograph to come take this snapshot with us. Unfortunately, in all my haste, I obstructed the flash, and we came out all dark-like. I lightened it up, so hopefully you can see him and his Boston beanie.
Mark Ruffalo and Juliette Lewis, Sympathy for Delicious
(I'm working on getting our picture with Mark and will post when I get it!)
Orlando Bloom, Sympathy for Delicious
Ron Livingston, just watchin' the movie
James Franco, Howl
Other sightings (but no pics with us because of respect for privacy, logistics, or rejection): David Strathairn (rejection in the most smart-ass way... who is he anyway???), Adrian Grenier (respect for privacy as he was just cuddling up with a woman-friend), Juliette Lewis (2 opportunities: respect for private space when she was deep in conversation and logistics because there was a barricade and lots of snow between us), and Rosemary DeWitt (logistics because she was walking quickly away while I was trying to remember her name).We got to Sympathy for Delicious 5 hours ahead of showtime, earning us waitlist numbers 1-4. We work really hard at Sundance! Definitely harder than at my normal job. :) Such is the nature of my vacations.
In the meantime, we also found time to appreciate the beauty and fun that is Park City, which contains the best snow EVER! What an ideal place to go tubing and become a kid again. And I'm afeard to say, but I find myself liking snowboarding more and more. Eep! Please let me not become a convert.
Friday, January 15, 2010
Staged?
Either way, it was awesome! You guys know how Conan and I are BFFs! I just don't get how Jay is so popular. He not funny.
Tuesday, January 05, 2010
holidays in short
nyc xmas joys
rockefeller center
rockefeller center
guggenheim
Eats during this visit with the sis and R included (in order of appearance): SD26, Grimaldi's, The Doughnut Plant, Carlo's Bakery (of Cake Boss fame), Otofuku (mm... tacoyaki!), Lupa, Popover Cafe, Magnolia Bakery, Levain Bakery, Grammercy Tavern, Bouchon Bakery, Levain Bakery (yes, again -- for the road!)
connor's 100-day red egg and ginger party
xmas eats
yorkshire pudding! made with drippings from prime rib. YUM!
almond cake with lemon curd topping
xmas eatsyorkshire pudding! made with drippings from prime rib. YUM!
almond cake with lemon curd topping
panamanian holiday
mexican wrestler...scarecrow? these "scarecrows" were found everywhere.
king of pop
mexican wrestler...scarecrow? these "scarecrows" were found everywhere.
king of pop
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