22 January 2011

Instead of studying, I was aimlessly browsing the web and stumbled across this: Good Food Awards :D
Something about street food with free samples called out to me. I asked the bf if we could go. He was super excited, too! :D
The criteria is that the food must be responsibly produced, supporting sustainability and social good. There were seven categories:
  • beer
  • charcuterie
  • cheese
  • chocolate
  • coffee
  • pickles and preserves 

We got to try everythinggg!! There was no beer, though. Boo :[
The event started at 8 AM and ended at 2 PM. We got there around 9:30 AM because I couldn't wake up early enough.. (sorry bf!!)


coffee love! :]
fresh coffee beans!

"whyy sooo serious?!"

After a few hours of browsing around, trying out the samples, and purchasing our favorites to bring home, we walked to Chinatown and Little Italy to explore. The walk was nice :] we found some interesting buildings and passed a variety of shops. I definitely prefer the feel of SF's Chinatown to New York's. It's less dirty. There were a good amount of people at the markets. I know it's Chinatown, but it made me think of the markets in Vietnam. And I miss the scents, noise, and feel of the early morning markets :[

We got some keychains and toys, like the Scarecrow and Joker one there :D
Somewhere around Little Italy, we spotted four hookers o__O IN DAYLIGHT!!! They were just hanging out in an alley by a bunch of strip clubs. HRM.

we went up a bunch of steps for this view! :]
and he got tired :[
I liked the turtle bread and crab bread from this display. TOO CUUUTE!! There was also a pet shop WITH THE CUTEST PUPPIES, EVERR! Makes a girl want a dog even more :[ Must wait for my future corgi. SIGH.













We spotted a huge line in front of Golden Gate Bakery. We had no idea why, so I convinced the bf that we should get in line to find out :] The line moved relatively fast, and we got some scrumptious egg tarts, pork pastries, and sesame balls.
It was a good day <3 MORE PICTURES! Click 'read moreee' :]


18 January 2011

Digital Disconnect

It's been a while since I have taken the bus. With my notebook dead for a majority of the day, along with my dead cell phone, I was temporarily liberated from the rest of the technologically advanced world. Yes, I was liberated. And the feeling was great.


I noticed the fellow bus patrons were connected to their MP3 players and cell phones, incessantly clicking away on their pads, etc. I admit my guilt in doing the same, especially when bored. But the action still 
puzzles me. 

The existence of these devices are to serve as helpful tools. But these tools often pull individuals away from the physical world, only to replace them in an unnatural space. 

I enjoyed my freedom today, with the dead notebook and phone. I promise to make a better effort to live in the physical world :]

28 December 2010

It's as rare as finding your lucky penny on the street. You know, the lucky penny that's face up and has your birth year on it? The one that shimmers to you beneath the dust and stands out among the grass, foliage, and gravel, beckoning to you to pick it up.


(I *think* that's how the story goes. Excuse the errors if there are any. I can't remember if it's face up or face down. The latter would bring you bad luck, so you avoid those. HRM. Darnit. Childhood story books from reading time in class. Gahh, my darned memory!!)

My point is that this is rare, but it sometimes happens! (like the little boy in the storyy!! xD AHAHAHA damn him -__-)

Dad and I had a long conversation/bonding time on the car ride home from Stockton last night. We used to spend our weekends at Barnes and Nobles together, but as I got older, the trips became less frequent. It was nice to have the chat. Reminiscent of a pep talk, though it followed the guidelines of "this is going to be inspirational but will also make you think. I am your father and I think this is best for you" etc. !! 

And he made me cry... tear up, oh gawd, I hope he didn't notice. Strong girls don't cry like wussies!! T__T or tear up. THEY ARE IMMUNE TO EMOTION! RAAAAWR!! O__O

27 December 2010

Month’s of 2010

January
Did you have a new year’s resolution this year? 
I had many. Kept some, and failed to live up to some. It's always going to be a process of self-improvement.

26 December 2010

I've spent the entire day bumming around in my room. More specifically, I stayed in bed for the longest time, unwilling to get up. Dreams are always more fun.

NO MORE! Must get something done. I have so much I want to do, I need to get on it!

  • blueberry muffin loves :]
  • STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE SLIDERS! link!
  • banana bread, whenever those damn bananas ripen -____- *throws them into a paper bag* HURRY UPPP :[[
  • cookies. unknown. Not sure what kind I want to make yet
  • ANNNND I WANT TO MAKE CHEESECAKE!
sighhh. I wish I hadn't wasted away my week. Still books I want to read before break is over :/ need to plan out my schedule, etc.. I no likes.. :[

or more like, things I've always known about myself.

I just hate Relationship Anna. 

16 December 2010

Day 1 - Your current relationship, if single discuss how single life is.
Day 2 - Where you’d like to be in 10 years.
Day 3 - Your views on drugs and alcohol.
Day 4 - Your views on religion.
Day 5 - A time you thought about ending your own life.
Day 6 - Write 30 interesting facts about yourself.
Day 7 - Your zodiac sign and if you think it fits your personality.
Day 8 - A moment you felt the most satisfied with your life.
Day 9 - How you hope your future will be like.
Day 10 - Discuss your first love and first kiss.
Day 11 - Put your ipod on shuffle and write 10 songs that pop up.
Day 12 - Bullet your whole day.
Day 13 - Somewhere you’d like to move or visit.
Day 14 - Your earliest memory.
Day 15 - Your favorite Tumblr blogs.
Day 16 - Your views on mainstream music.
Day 17 - Your highs and lows of this past year.
Day 18 - Your beliefs.
Day 19 - Disrespecting your parents.
Day 20 - How important you think education is.
Day 21 - One of your favorite shows.
Day 22 - How have you changed in the past 2 years?
Day 23 - Give pictures of 5 girls who are famous who you find attractive.
Day 24 - Your favorite movie and what it’s about.
Day 25 - Someone who fascinates you and why.
Day 26 - What kind of person attracts you.
Day 27 - A problem that you have had.
Day 28 - Something that you miss.
Day 29 - Goals for the next 30 days.
Day 30 - Your highs and lows of this month.

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