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Sunday, March 7, 2010
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
One Big Gift
Guess what showed up at my front door today? A gift to myself for my new home. After 4 months of being on backorder, the Panasonic TC-P65V10 television finally came in. I almost feel too spoiled, but it's definitely nice, even for someone who barely watches television.
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
21 Hours in Vegas
Arrive at Las Vegas - 10:15 PM
Dinner at Monagabi at Paris - 1.5 Hours
Sleep at Bally's Hotel - 8 Hours
Walk through KID Show at Ballys - 4 Hours
Lunch at World Buffet restaurant in Rio - 2 Hours
Walk through Magic Show at the Las Vegas Convention Center - 2 Hours
Walk through PROJECT and SLATE show at Mandalay Bay - 1.5 Hours
Gamble at slot machines - 2 Hours
Drive back to Hacienda Heights, stop by Arby's for dinner, and it's home sweet home
Dinner at Monagabi at Paris - 1.5 Hours
Sleep at Bally's Hotel - 8 Hours
Walk through KID Show at Ballys - 4 Hours
Lunch at World Buffet restaurant in Rio - 2 Hours
Walk through Magic Show at the Las Vegas Convention Center - 2 Hours
Walk through PROJECT and SLATE show at Mandalay Bay - 1.5 Hours
Gamble at slot machines - 2 Hours
Drive back to Hacienda Heights, stop by Arby's for dinner, and it's home sweet home
Monday, February 22, 2010
Gettin' to the Getty
Valentine's Day was completely unplanned, but worked out well. Though it was a 45 minute stop and go from the freeway to the parking lot entrance, The Getty center was just a beautiful place on this sunny day in California. Using the 2 cameras, we tried to record the atmosphere as best we could. It felt warm and comfortable just to exist in that space. I don't often get that feeling in Los Angeles.
In front of the Restaurant, where we ate a late brunch. I love the lines and patterns in the architecture.
Fun looking tree with nice little hangings. It made an interesting silhouette.
I love these trees by the garden! Wish I could have them in my own backyard.
This very young couple, perhaps only in high school, offered to take this for us. They were very dressed up compared to us.
I was trying to get the sunlight glow in the children's hair.
Bee's - fun to look at, but scary to get so close to.
It's always fun to see which direction your home is in this vast land of Los Angeles.
Doesn't this image remind you of the Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte painted by Georges-Pierre Seurat with all the folks laying on the grass?
We got to see the sunset, with helicopters heading deep into the horizon.
In front of the Restaurant, where we ate a late brunch. I love the lines and patterns in the architecture.
From Getty Center |
Fun looking tree with nice little hangings. It made an interesting silhouette.
From Getty Center |
I love these trees by the garden! Wish I could have them in my own backyard.
From Getty Center |
This very young couple, perhaps only in high school, offered to take this for us. They were very dressed up compared to us.
From Getty Center |
I was trying to get the sunlight glow in the children's hair.
From Getty Center |
Bee's - fun to look at, but scary to get so close to.
From Getty Center |
It's always fun to see which direction your home is in this vast land of Los Angeles.
From Getty Center |
Doesn't this image remind you of the Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte painted by Georges-Pierre Seurat with all the folks laying on the grass?
From Getty Center |
We got to see the sunset, with helicopters heading deep into the horizon.
From Getty Center |
Sunday, February 21, 2010
Westridge-Canyonback Wilderness Park Hike
What a fantastic and fun hike. The wildlife, plants, birds of prey, and the view of Los Angeles made this one so much more enjoyable. We got some great photos from Gary's Leica D-Lux 4, and I'm hoping to go on more hikes soon!
Took a while to get this shot right, but I like the composition.
This red tail hawk just loved posing for us.
I really love this shot. The lighting, the tree, and the model.
Took a while to get this shot right, but I like the composition.
From Westridge-Canyonback Wilderness Park Hike |
This red tail hawk just loved posing for us.
From Westridge-Canyonback Wilderness Park Hike |
I really love this shot. The lighting, the tree, and the model.
From Westridge-Canyonback Wilderness Park Hike |
If I Can Make it Here, I Can Make it Anywhere, That's What They Say
"If I can make it here, I can make it anywhere, that's what they say". This is part of the lyrics from Alicia Keys' "Empire State of Mind, Part II", which I was listening to while trying to run my 5 miles today. Of course, my left knee gave in around 3.5 miles and I had to walk and jog the rest of the way. It's sad what one marathon can do to you. I may have to take swimming lessons soon. Anyhow, I never stopped to listen to the lyrics before, and finally had the chance to today. It really shines a uplifting light to the city of New York, but to me it's simply inspirational, no matter where you are from.
Saturday, February 20, 2010
Old Lady Celebration
Plain 'Ole Fun and Games
This day reminds me of the junior high school days. Just plain old fun and games. It goes from dim sum, to golf driving range, to boba tea, to foot massage machine at SoloMar's, to bowling, dinner at Jurassic Restaurant, watching Gary and Patrick's beer match, and hanging at the house. To top it off, I got my personal best score of 160 in bowling, and that was so out of the blue.
Friday, February 19, 2010
Day 5 in Oahu: Pineapples and the Airport
The bitter sweet last day was about Pineapples and getting to the airport on time
We thought we were going to get to top 5 of the fastest in finishing the maze. Our time was close to 45 minutes, and the top 5 happen to be 15 minutes or faster. We were SO CLOSE!
Yum yum!
Then it's back to LA. Home sweet home. Okay not really....I wish I didn't have to leave the island.
From Oahu Trip |
We thought we were going to get to top 5 of the fastest in finishing the maze. Our time was close to 45 minutes, and the top 5 happen to be 15 minutes or faster. We were SO CLOSE!
From Oahu Trip |
Yum yum!
From Oahu Trip |
Then it's back to LA. Home sweet home. Okay not really....I wish I didn't have to leave the island.
Thursday, February 18, 2010
Day 4 in Oahu: The Food, the Beach, the Beach, and the Food
We start our 4th day with the Hawaii Hole in the Wall Food Tour and these were our guides Matthew Gray and Keira Nagai.
Of course it started raining out there, but that made it all the more romantic.
The visit to the rice noodle factory was so cool! Not too many restaurants make the rice noodles by hand anymore.
This was a small market in Chinatown. We saw this same fish when we went snorkeling.
No doubt this was Gary's favorite part of the tour - Char Siu House were they had bbq pork and the 5 layers of heaven (aka roast pork as we know it).
After the tour, we started on the Makapuu point hike and view was spectacular!
And then there was the Makapuu Beach park, which was practically empty. The sand was so wonderful here.
Gary and the woman with the crazy lady hair.
Next we hit Kailua Beach, where the sand is suppose to be softest thing you'll ever touch.
Though we are still stuffed from the food tour, we managed to chow down having the Poi, Kalua Pork, Lau Lau, Salmon Lomi at Ono's Hawaiian.
From Oahu Trip |
Of course it started raining out there, but that made it all the more romantic.
From Oahu Trip |
The visit to the rice noodle factory was so cool! Not too many restaurants make the rice noodles by hand anymore.
From Oahu Trip |
This was a small market in Chinatown. We saw this same fish when we went snorkeling.
From Oahu Trip |
No doubt this was Gary's favorite part of the tour - Char Siu House were they had bbq pork and the 5 layers of heaven (aka roast pork as we know it).
From Oahu Trip |
After the tour, we started on the Makapuu point hike and view was spectacular!
From Oahu Trip |
And then there was the Makapuu Beach park, which was practically empty. The sand was so wonderful here.
From Oahu Trip |
Gary and the woman with the crazy lady hair.
From Oahu Trip |
Next we hit Kailua Beach, where the sand is suppose to be softest thing you'll ever touch.
From Oahu Trip |
Though we are still stuffed from the food tour, we managed to chow down having the Poi, Kalua Pork, Lau Lau, Salmon Lomi at Ono's Hawaiian.
From Oahu Trip |
Labels:
Hawaii,
Kailua Beach,
Makapuu Point,
Oahu,
Ono's Hawaiian
Sunday, February 14, 2010
Day 3 in Oahu: Hanauma Bay, Malasadas, Poke
Getting to ready to snorkel at Hanauma Bay
Can you see the excitement in Patrick and Amy?
Gary is definitely having a ball
Yay! Sea turtle (Click image below to watch the video of Sea Turtle swimming. Taken by Gary)
Grab some Malasadas at Leonard's Bakery
Then some Poke Bowl from Ono's Seafood
Dinner with Gary's aunties and uncle from Hawaii
From Oahu Trip |
Can you see the excitement in Patrick and Amy?
From Oahu Trip |
Gary is definitely having a ball
From Oahu Trip |
Yay! Sea turtle (Click image below to watch the video of Sea Turtle swimming. Taken by Gary)
From Oahu Trip |
Grab some Malasadas at Leonard's Bakery
From Oahu Trip |
Then some Poke Bowl from Ono's Seafood
From Oahu Trip |
Dinner with Gary's aunties and uncle from Hawaii
From Oahu Trip |
Day 2 in Oahu: Hiking, Shaved Ice, and the Beach
We wake up around 5am next morning, while the moon is still peeking out
Hiking up the Diamond Head early morning for our taste of the beautiful view
It's more than spectacular up there.
We refresh ourselves with some Waiola shaved ice at 10am in the morning
Time to relax a bit at the Waikiki Beach
And of course, as I read my new play by the balcony, I get to enjoy the sunset.
Dinner at Sam Choy's for some cooked fish
From Oahu Trip |
Hiking up the Diamond Head early morning for our taste of the beautiful view
From Oahu Trip |
It's more than spectacular up there.
From Oahu Trip |
We refresh ourselves with some Waiola shaved ice at 10am in the morning
From Oahu Trip |
Time to relax a bit at the Waikiki Beach
From Oahu Trip |
And of course, as I read my new play by the balcony, I get to enjoy the sunset.
From Oahu Trip |
Dinner at Sam Choy's for some cooked fish
From Oahu Trip |
Saturday, February 13, 2010
Day 1 in Oahu: Just Getting Settled In
City View of Waikiki from the Aston Hotel
Diamond Head view from our hotel
Mistakenly driving through foggy H3, which was 10 miles to the next exit before we could make an U turn. Luckily the view was spectacular!
Our first restaurant stop at Side Street Inn after we pick up Amy and Patrick
Night scene of the Waikiki Beach ocean water front
Enjoying a few Pina Coladas and live cover band at the Hyatt Regency Hotel
From Oahu Trip |
Diamond Head view from our hotel
From Oahu Trip |
Mistakenly driving through foggy H3, which was 10 miles to the next exit before we could make an U turn. Luckily the view was spectacular!
From Oahu Trip |
Our first restaurant stop at Side Street Inn after we pick up Amy and Patrick
From Oahu Trip |
Night scene of the Waikiki Beach ocean water front
From Oahu Trip |
Enjoying a few Pina Coladas and live cover band at the Hyatt Regency Hotel
From Oahu Trip |
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