Ya' know I am late posting so here is my catch-up. Our friend Sam decided she wanted to do some rollerskating for her B-day, and some dressed up for the occasion. We had a fun time, but I think I need to stick to rollerblades.
Friday, January 30, 2009
As promised...
Even though the tan is almost gone, Hawaii is still fresh in my mind. Here are the photos...finally!
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
Is it really winter?
Just had to post...because I am finding a hard time believing it is January and I am in flip flops and a t-shirt. I'm just sayin'....not complaining.
I downloaded the Maui pics - just need to sort through them. I'm a slow blogger, but it keeps the anticipation up, doesn't it?
Monday, January 05, 2009
Last day of warm weather
Today was our last full day in Maui. We had a great time here and are sorry to go. I will miss wearing flip flops and shorts everyday...swimming in the ocean...and not looking at e-mail. *sigh*
Tomorrow morning I shall soak in the last of the Hawaiian sun before we depart.
Will post pics on our return. Aloha!
Tomorrow morning I shall soak in the last of the Hawaiian sun before we depart.
Will post pics on our return. Aloha!
Tuesday, December 30, 2008
Thursday, December 18, 2008
I love my...
Jura espresso machine...I look very forward to getting up in the mornings because of it!
Saturday, December 13, 2008
Green X-mas party
Last night I attended the Alice Green X-mas party in SF at a place called Mezzanine. Some great live music in an intimate setting.
My favorite acts were Ingrid Michaelson, Sara Bareilles, and Lenka. Alanis Morissette made an appearance as the headliner too, but we cut out a bit early to beat the crowd. Girl looks skinny - like, on the verge of too skinny.
Here are the least blurry pics from my phone. Note to self: the camera on this phone sucks.
Alice radio station propoganda
Ingrid Michaelson (on the right)
San Francisco has such a friendly crowd. People let you pass willingly through the crowd to get your drink and come back to your spot. Those in front of you are concerned if you can see ok. Gay people can be open...ok I won't get on that rant.
Fun times and I will keep this venue in mind for the future. Not too shabby if you don't mind standing room only.
My favorite acts were Ingrid Michaelson, Sara Bareilles, and Lenka. Alanis Morissette made an appearance as the headliner too, but we cut out a bit early to beat the crowd. Girl looks skinny - like, on the verge of too skinny.
Here are the least blurry pics from my phone. Note to self: the camera on this phone sucks.
Alice radio station propoganda
Ingrid Michaelson (on the right)
San Francisco has such a friendly crowd. People let you pass willingly through the crowd to get your drink and come back to your spot. Those in front of you are concerned if you can see ok. Gay people can be open...ok I won't get on that rant.
Fun times and I will keep this venue in mind for the future. Not too shabby if you don't mind standing room only.
Monday, December 08, 2008
Tis the Season & Baby Business
This past Friday Leon & I attended his company holiday party at Allegro Romano in San Francisco. Had a great time, but should take note to wear stretch pants because they are not playing around when it comes to feeding you! Or keeping your wine glass full for that matter...woke up with a wee bit of a headache on Saturday morning.
On Saturday while Leon was shooting clays with his Stanford crew (Happy B-day Brad!) I headed out to San Ramon to attend Lily & Elton's baby shower. It was a great to see Lily's growing bump. Andrew (Francie & Jimmy's baby) was hamming it up for the camera as well, he seems to know what to do when the little red light comes on. I also got to see a blast from the past, my good friend Carson along with some other peeps from back in the day.
This week is finals and I have been studying and writing. Can't wait until it's over!
Thursday, December 04, 2008
Spoke too soon
http://www.vh1.com/artists/az/hutchinson__eric/bio.jhtml
Damn!
It's Ok..it's alright with me...
High-five Eric Hutchinson, I know I will see you on VH1's Saturday countdown.
Damn!
It's Ok..it's alright with me...
High-five Eric Hutchinson, I know I will see you on VH1's Saturday countdown.
Tuesday, December 02, 2008
New Heavy Rotator
Currently listening to: Food Chain - Eric Hutchinson
You know when you find a music artist you really like and no one really knows about them just yet? And you feel giddy because somewhere in the space of satellite radio you heard this great tune, came home, found it on iTunes...but then you found an entire great album! That is Eric Hutchinson.
Not alot of artists get their own entire playlist on my nano (Sorry Sasha Fierce...aka Beyonce), but my Vampire Weekend has been replaced. Now let me re-phrase that Vampire Weekend can never be replaced - they're just not at the top of the spin list. It is time for a new album from those guys.
What makes me excited about Hutchinson's album (Sounds Like This) is that it is remnant of Billy Joel with a more bluesy feel. Now I know what you are thinking. I'm not talking about the "We Didn't Start the Fire" Billy Joel or the doo-wop "Longest Time" or "Uptown Girl" Billy Joel. I am talking about the "My Life" and maybe even "Don't Ask Me Why" Billy Joel...but like I mentioned, with a lil' more Blues.
Am I just rambling? Do you even know who Billy Joel is? Has anyone ever endorsed an artist this intently? Should I be asking Eric Hutchinson for a kick-back if so?
Well, I don't want to see Eric Hutchinson on VH1 anytime soon because for a moment I wanna' keep this album to myself...but if he does make it to the big times, maybe I will ask for a wee kick-back :)
Monday, December 01, 2008
The Long & Short of It...
Currently listening to: Ok, It's Alright with Me - Eric Hutchinson
and so did we (Tom Cruise, Katie Holmes, & Suri)
November 1st
A great B-day dinner at Red Lantern
Then a little bowling (Peter & Garrett celebrate)
I've been a bad bad blogger...how did December get here already? So here is a long catching up post:
October 31st...
Tank dressed up for Halloween
Tank dressed up for Halloween
and so did we (Tom Cruise, Katie Holmes, & Suri)
Then a little bowling (Peter & Garrett celebrate)
Angie, Ann, Jeff, & Sam wait their turn
November 25th
Leave to LA for the Thanksgiving holiday
November 26th
Lovely day in San Clemente with some of the Stanford crew or AKA "Married Mafia". As Leon golfed with Brett, Brett's dad, & Brad , Annika kept me company showing me around her hood. Her folk's home was beautiful and I have decided to move in...they just don't know it yet. We had manis, pedis, and did a little shopping then met up with Heather for lunch. Unbelieveable weather and quite a beautiful day.
November 27th
Turkey Day....time with Leon's grandparents and a lovely prime rib dinner...no Turkey's sacrificed at the Chen household.
November 28th
Yay...time with my childhood friend Joma out in Santa Monica. Got to check out his new digs (now old) and the high school he teaches at...just like old times.
We are back up north now in the real world... next week is finals week. Can't wait for it to be done!
Tuesday, November 04, 2008
Yes We Did...
Words can't even explain what I feel right now...such emotions. I cried when they announced Obama.
I am so glad Americans were able to reach across the color lines for change.
Just trying to soak it all in - this historic moment.
I am so glad Americans were able to reach across the color lines for change.
Just trying to soak it all in - this historic moment.
Thursday, October 30, 2008
Racism & Discrimination '08
I am not one to usually go all political on my blog, but....the racism & ignorance in this presidential campaign has gotten to me. It runs rampant - just Youtube Ohio and Obama, you'll see what I'm sayin'.
Besides that, there is Prop 8 - ridiculous. California was the one of first states to allow interracial marriages. Let's be one of the first to keep gay marriages legal and quit with the discrimination. I am allowed to have privileges that my gay friends do not...it ain't right.
When you vote on the 4th...I hope it doesn't entail color of skin or homophobia.
'Nuff said.
Besides that, there is Prop 8 - ridiculous. California was the one of first states to allow interracial marriages. Let's be one of the first to keep gay marriages legal and quit with the discrimination. I am allowed to have privileges that my gay friends do not...it ain't right.
When you vote on the 4th...I hope it doesn't entail color of skin or homophobia.
'Nuff said.
Sunday, October 19, 2008
A pumpkin rendition of...
Leon and Brett! Can you tell who is who?
It could have been the drinking, but our friends Brad and Peter decided to make pumpkin carving fun and recreate both Leon and Brett in pumpkin form. When we went over to Brad's house last night, they were there to greet us on the porch.
Unfortunately for Brett, his pumpkin made an appearance on his porch today. His dog Ellie freaked out - guess she did not recognize her Dad's face. Maybe it wasn't a good rendition after all.
It could have been the drinking, but our friends Brad and Peter decided to make pumpkin carving fun and recreate both Leon and Brett in pumpkin form. When we went over to Brad's house last night, they were there to greet us on the porch.
Unfortunately for Brett, his pumpkin made an appearance on his porch today. His dog Ellie freaked out - guess she did not recognize her Dad's face. Maybe it wasn't a good rendition after all.
Tuesday, October 14, 2008
Tank is not happy
Poor Tank...
We found some sort of cyst on his paw the other day. Since the vet was going to put him under to remove it, we'd thought we'd have them clean his teeth too.
Upside: Squeaky-clean teeth and that oh-so-fashionable Elizabethan collar!
Downside: That ef'fin Elizabethan collar!
"Why the hell are you taking pictures of me, woman?!?!"
"Seriously...take this sh*t off me..."
We found some sort of cyst on his paw the other day. Since the vet was going to put him under to remove it, we'd thought we'd have them clean his teeth too.
Upside: Squeaky-clean teeth and that oh-so-fashionable Elizabethan collar!
Downside: That ef'fin Elizabethan collar!
"Why the hell are you taking pictures of me, woman?!?!"
"Seriously...take this sh*t off me..."
Monday, October 06, 2008
Tuesday, September 23, 2008
A little catching up
Busy week last week....here's an update:
Wednesday night, went to the Maroon 5 concert at the Shoreline. I am not really much of a fan of Maroon 5, but with free VIP tickets, who can say No? It ended up being fun and they sounded good live.
Obstructed view
Finale
Then on Saturday it was time to do our civil duty and participate in the California Coastal Cleanup Day. We picked Poplar Beach in Half Moon Bay. We managed to collect about 60 lbs. of debris including lighter fluid canisters, beer cans & bottles, cigarette butts, plastic bags, and socks (yes...socks). The biggest find however, was an old rusted shopping cart that Leon helped to haul back to the sign-in site with two other guys.
A lot of beach to clean
Enjoy the view
Leon scouring for garbage
Saturday night called for a celebration. We attended Leon's good friend Adam M.'s b-day party in SF. They rented a party trolley that stopped off at Medjool and Element. The Russian trolley driver was too funny (even if he wasn't meaning to be funny). He told us that if we must go pee or use drugs, then he has to pull over. So long as we did those things on the sidewalk, he had no problem pulling over. Great pep talk to get the night started. We had a lot of fun...almost too much - as I woke up with a wee bit of a hangover!
Wednesday night, went to the Maroon 5 concert at the Shoreline. I am not really much of a fan of Maroon 5, but with free VIP tickets, who can say No? It ended up being fun and they sounded good live.
Obstructed view
Finale
Then on Saturday it was time to do our civil duty and participate in the California Coastal Cleanup Day. We picked Poplar Beach in Half Moon Bay. We managed to collect about 60 lbs. of debris including lighter fluid canisters, beer cans & bottles, cigarette butts, plastic bags, and socks (yes...socks). The biggest find however, was an old rusted shopping cart that Leon helped to haul back to the sign-in site with two other guys.
A lot of beach to clean
Enjoy the view
Leon scouring for garbage
Saturday night called for a celebration. We attended Leon's good friend Adam M.'s b-day party in SF. They rented a party trolley that stopped off at Medjool and Element. The Russian trolley driver was too funny (even if he wasn't meaning to be funny). He told us that if we must go pee or use drugs, then he has to pull over. So long as we did those things on the sidewalk, he had no problem pulling over. Great pep talk to get the night started. We had a lot of fun...almost too much - as I woke up with a wee bit of a hangover!
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