Enterprise

Olaina got me curious. So, I listed a few used books to sell on Amazon.com. So far, one person bought my copy of “Son of A Witch”. Worst book I’ve read recently–not that I’ve read that many. Sorry, Customer Dude! I got so excited about this selling stuff. I didn’t only buy the padded envelopes needed for the venture, but I created the brand for my store, completed with logo shipping labels and “Hey, remember to give me feedback” cards to insert into the book. I sold one book and I branded the whole fucking operation. Only me, right? Only...
Continue reading...

First Impression

Signs that this week is not going well for me in polite society. #1 Monday early morning, I was on the phone with Brandon at work. Eva had just got to the office. The night before, Brandon told me about geocaching–essentially a treasure/scavenger hunt of sort, utilizing a hand held GPS device–that his colleague has been doing and wanting to get us involved in. Brandon: So the Colleague said you and her can go out this weekend if you want to. Me: What? Me going out with the Colleague? Honey, are you dealing me out as your bitch? And just...
Continue reading...

Now THIS is a weekend

We finally are having a real weekend over here! Totally making up for the madness that was the Auntie-filled Vegas weekend. First of all, the work gang didn’t get to Shabu Shabu at Little Tokyo as planned. Even arriving a good 15 minutes before the joint opens, we were already in the 2nd round of seating! Although, we did learn that if we were to take a late lunch at 1 p.m., our chance of actually getting to have shabu would be better than trying to arrive early. So we mozied over to T.O.T. Fantastic rice-and-noodle bowl place. Hip…yet so...
Continue reading...

When cultures collide

In an Italian yogurt store in Little Tokyo, Celeste peered over the topping counter. Celeste: Excuse me. What is THAT? Yogurt Guy: That’s red beans. Celeste made a face. Me: Sweetened red beans. It’s a Japanese dessert. Celeste: Well, I don’t want no frijoles (Spanish for beans) in MY yogurt....
Continue reading...

A Happy Oak

…is an Oak who is: Well fed with ridiculous amount of sushi and moderate amount of sake. Just back from a fantastic 3-hour girls night out with 3 fabulous girl friends, talking about life, work, food and cooking in/experiences. Knowing a local Japanese food joint that serves Tenzaru.  (Cold soba noodles and shrimp tempura).  Oh and the sushi is awesome here too. A proud team captain of her AIDS Walk Long Beach team who just gained a new member. Finally getting used to running.  On Tuesday, it was 1.7 miles in 25 minutes, alternating 3-minute brisk walk with 2-minute run....
Continue reading...