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2012-01-30T22:34:00.000-08:00

I'm working on something online, but as every once in a while, the website keeps on freezing.. so I won't be able to finish it tonight. Oh well, I better enjoy the rest of the evening with some music like Common's Go, Toblerone and an interesting book. Have a good one!

Street Art in Brazil

2012-01-30T22:21:00.000-08:00

Street Art in Bel'em, Brazil.

Beautiful Day

2012-01-28T22:14:00.000-08:00

A Beautiful Day.
A Beautiful Sunset.

Pencils & Eyebrow Pen Sharpener

2012-01-25T21:46:00.000-08:00

Tomorrow I'll spend most of the day at a Hilton hotel. I'll attend a Notary Public class and afterwards I'll take the Notary Public Exam. It's work related. The instructions are very specific on what items I'm allowed to bring to the exam. When it comes to pens for example, I'm allowed to bring two pencils size 2. Good I've a school age child who has pencils in all different sizes. To find a sharpener is harder. I guess my eyebrow pen sharpener will do. It would be easier if we could bring mechanical pencils. I wonder why we can't? Anyone?

Turtle Painting

2012-01-23T19:19:00.001-08:00

My young man's Turtle painting.

Happy Lunar New Year!

2012-01-21T22:15:00.001-08:00

Happpy Lunar New Year! I wish you a great Dragon Year!

Teavana

2012-01-16T23:06:00.000-08:00

On my way home from work I stopped by Teavana to pick up some tea. One is a white tea called Youthberry, and the other one is a herbal tea called Wild Orange Flower. They are both very soothing teas, separate or mixed together. The flavor of the teas are heavenly.

This Woman's Work

2012-01-12T21:10:00.000-08:00

This Woman's Work by Maxwell.

Louvre, Paris

2012-01-12T20:55:00.000-08:00

Louvre

I was not the only one who wanted to see Mona Lisa.

My favorite. The Winged Victory of Samothrace.

Somewhere Over The Rainbow by IZ

2012-01-09T22:07:00.000-08:00

I'm listening to Israel "IZ" Kamakawiwo'ole - Somewhere Over The Rainbow. An amazing musician and spiritual person. His music always brings my heart back to Hawai'i.

Family Bowling

2012-01-09T20:20:00.000-08:00

Family Bowling on a Saturday Afternoon.

California Academy of Science

2012-01-06T22:38:00.000-08:00

California Academy of Science is a goldmine for curious minds.
It's the home of nearly 40,000 animals!

African Penguins in the African Hall.

A diorama with mounted Zebras.

A butterfly in the Rainforest.

The Albino Alligator, Claude, in the Swamp.

A fish at the Philippine Coral Reef.

Fela! The Musical

2012-01-05T22:32:00.000-08:00

Make sure to see the musical Fela! It is Amazing.

Say

2012-01-05T22:19:00.000-08:00

Say by Method Man featuring Lauren Hill is playing in the background.

Shakespeare Garden

2012-01-05T22:02:00.000-08:00

Precious start of the New Year by visiting the place we got married at.
Always in our heart. Always precious.

Wildflower Association..
.. and our wedding favor had wildflower seeds within it.
Life is filled with Connections.

How Many Slaves Work For You?

2011-10-29T22:14:00.000-07:00

Please check in this site to find out how many slaves work for you. It calculates the humans forced to produce the stuff we use. Hopefully by answering the questions on the 11 pages, and finding out the number of slaves that work for you, you will be more careful in future decisions of what you purchase to reduce the number of slaves producing your stuff.

Pacific Ocean

2011-10-25T20:21:00.001-07:00

Pumpkin Patch

2011-10-20T22:05:00.000-07:00

Last Sunday we visited the first Pumpkin Patch for the season.

I like this pumpkin because it is different. It's a pumpkin I can see come alive, and wear a hat in a children's story.

The almost red color of this pumpkin makes me like it.

A Little Shake

2011-10-20T21:53:00.000-07:00

Today we had 2 smaller earthquakes with a 4.0 and 3.9 magnitude within 6hrs. A little shake here and a little shake there. I am happy I do not work on the top floor of any of these buildings downtown. I hope we get a peaceful night.

Fleet Week - Navy Blue Angels

2011-10-17T21:45:00.001-07:00

Navy Blue Angels during Fleet Week.

Amazing Entertainment

Crayfish

2011-10-17T21:20:00.000-07:00

Crayfish for dinner = Yum!!

Just Don't

2011-10-07T22:54:00.000-07:00

Just a little something for a Friday night..
Just Don't by Raphael Saadiq

Inspiring Breakfast

2011-10-06T21:48:00.000-07:00

In the morning I attended Shelter Network's Annual Benefit Breakfast. After a couple of rough days, it was very inspiring to start my day off by listening to voices of hope. We were 1100 people who met up for this very important breakfast. Leigh Anne Tuohy, who was the keynote speaker, shared many funny stories with us, as well as reminded us to look around in our every day lives to see how we can help less fortunate. I believe most attendees left the breakfast in good spirit, ready to start contributing either voluntary or monetary. Happy Contributing!

Steve Jobs' 2005 Stanford Commencement Address

2011-10-06T21:35:00.000-07:00

Steve Jobs' Commencement Address at Stanford 2005. Thank you Steve for being and staying real.

Steve Jobs

2011-10-05T20:16:00.000-07:00

I could not believe the breaking news I heard in late afternoon, saying Steve Jobs passed away. What a great visionary, What a great innovator, and What a genius the world has lost.

“Your time is limited, so don’t waste it living someone else’s life. Don’t be trapped by dogma – which is living with the results of other people’s thinking. Don’t let the noise of other’s opinions drown out your own inner voice. And most important, have the courage to follow your heart and intuition. They somehow already know what you truly want to become. Everything else is secondary.”
- Steve Jobs

Feel Good Evening In The City

2011-10-04T21:06:00.000-07:00

It was a feel good evening. One of the last games of the season. Tony Bennett was one of the 46,000 people attending. The weather was warm, and the crowd was in a mellow but cheerful spirit.

A Special Birthday in September

2011-10-04T21:01:00.000-07:00

13th Annual Tim Brauch Memorial Skateboard Contest

2011-10-04T20:44:00.000-07:00

A sunny September day the 13th Annual Tim Brauch Memorial Skateboard Contest took place in San Jose, CA.

First Time..

2011-09-13T21:02:00.001-07:00

... skateboarding in Europe.

Candy Apples

2011-09-13T20:34:00.001-07:00

I always thought Candy Apples looks somewhat appealing and yummy. Look at the variety of coating these apples have! There has to be one for every taste.. but so far I've not tried one. Mainly when I think about having an apple, I think about something crisp and fresh, and I'm not sure if these apples taste like that (+ whatever coating I would choose).. If you ever had one, did you like it?

A Beautiful Flower In A Yard

2011-09-01T22:30:00.000-07:00

I Know For Sure..

2011-09-01T20:58:00.000-07:00

It is healthy for mind, body and soul to spend time at a Peaceful Place every now and then.

BBQ Ahi

2011-07-30T22:59:00.000-07:00

King of the Grill's barbequed Ahi! Yum!!

A Week Or Two Ago..

2011-07-30T22:45:00.001-07:00

Chicago & West

2011-07-21T19:27:00.000-07:00

Chicago makes me think about Kanye West, and Kanye West makes me think about Heartless. Great lyrics as most of the times when it comes to Kanye West. Like the video too.

Since I'm writing about Kanye West, I'll add one more of his great songs Love Lockdown. Smooth, so smooth.

Catching a Movie Dowtown Chicago

2011-07-15T20:03:00.001-07:00

As we're catching a movie late at night, I see great paintings in the ceiling.

Caipirinhas

2011-07-13T22:19:00.000-07:00

Downtown Chicago I saw this Caipirinha van. It brings back memories from Brazil.

Mitchell's Ice Cream

2011-07-13T21:28:00.000-07:00

Mitchell's Ice Cream. Best Ice-Cream Ever! :)

A Heart Seen On A Van

2011-07-12T22:48:00.000-07:00

Habitat for Humanity

2011-07-12T22:21:00.000-07:00

A couple of co-workers and I were working at a Habitat for Humanity site for a day.

The site will offer 36 apartments for future home buyers.

Lunch

This will be second floor's ceiling and third floor's floor.

The view below me as I was hammering nails.

Music Please

2011-07-12T21:03:00.000-07:00

I still like Forget You by Cee Lo.. the beat makes me dance. :D

Baseball Game

2011-05-24T22:31:00.001-07:00

On our way to a Baseball Game.

Inside the Baseball Park.

Tim Lincecum

Spring Flowers In Bloom

2011-05-24T22:20:00.000-07:00

I Came Across A Cow..

2011-05-10T21:53:00.000-07:00

.. on a houseboat, as I was walking in the City.

Waiting for Mr. President Barack Obama..

2011-05-08T23:14:00.000-07:00

One afternoon Mr. President Barack Obama came to visit my Valley. The streets were filled with News Channel reporters, security guards, policewomen/men, demonstrators, and people who all wanted to get a glimpse of him. How lucky a few of us were to get to see the President arrive at Facebook.

A Dream Becomes Reality

2011-05-08T23:06:00.001-07:00

My young man has been dreaming, and dreaming and dreaming that the Lego Police Station set one day will be in his belongings to build and to play with. The other day the dream became reality. What a joy for him!

Cherry Trees in Bloom

2011-04-14T21:51:00.000-07:00

Lovely Cherry Trees in Bloom

A Sunny Spring Eve

2011-04-14T21:05:00.000-07:00

A sunny Wednesday eve.

Dinosaur Egg

2011-03-24T22:28:00.000-07:00

Tonight my young man chose a book about Pyramids and Pharaohs as a bedtime story. As we were busy reading about how inner organs were taken out of the Pharaohs after death, before they were cleaned and dried, so they could be wrapped in bandages and put into the coffin, my young man asked: Where did the first human being come from? Did he or she come from a dinosaur egg? It was time to tell him about the two theories in it's most simple way.

Proverb

2011-03-23T23:45:00.000-07:00

"Act as a master of your life by putting your health, well-being and happiness first."

-Marianna Olszewski

Eating Well

2011-02-23T20:45:00.000-08:00

“Eating well gives a spectacular joy to life and contributes immensely to goodwill.”

Elsa Schiaparelli

Semla

2011-02-22T22:46:00.000-08:00

This Semla is found at Copenhagen Bakery. Once a year it's time to have one.

Flowerish Dress

2011-02-21T21:15:00.000-08:00

Part of a fashion show.

LEGO

2011-02-17T21:45:00.000-08:00

The dream about more and more and more LEGO never ends..

Happy Valentine's Day!

2011-02-14T20:43:00.000-08:00

"Love is something eternal; the aspect may change, but not the essence."

-Vincent van Gogh

3 Screws..

2011-02-12T21:09:00.000-08:00

... and 2,5hrs later, both my young man's cleaning (of teeth) appointment and my appointment at the dentist are over. My young man has healthy teeth as his dad, meanwhile I find myself getting three tiny screws in a tooth. I'm the one taking care of my teeth very well, and still I end up short with three screws in a tooth!? How is it possible?

My thoughts are wandering away as my dentist drills the screws.. I'm thinking about a person who's four siblings died during different times in life. How does anyone survive such tragedy? One must be so vulnerable and very strong at the same time. Still, greatness above and beyond many others is the result of this person. It brings to mind the saying "you are only given what you can handle.."

Read On My Tea Bag..

2011-02-10T20:03:00.000-08:00

Science is organized knowledge.

Wisdom is organized life.

-Immanuel Kant

Trees in Bloom

2011-02-09T21:10:00.000-08:00

Meanwhile big parts of the country are having snow and freezing temperatures, we're enjoying sunshine and trees in bloom.

See's Truffles

2011-02-08T23:07:00.000-08:00

I love chocolate. A dear relative who knows how much I love chocolate brought me See's Truffles! Yay!! Thank you! :)

Psychic Value

2011-02-08T22:50:00.000-08:00

Today I came across the article "The Surefire Way to Convert Money Into Happiness" by Martha Beck, who discusses the psychic value of products and experiences. If you have a couple of minutes, read the article.

Did You Find What You Were Looking For?

2011-02-06T00:10:00.000-08:00

This symbol will hopefully guide you to the place you are looking for..

All You Need For A Great Day Is..

2011-02-05T21:19:00.000-08:00

Lovely Blue Sky.

Comfortable Shoes.

Beautiful Nature.

Great Company.

Simple Words - Yet So Powerful

2011-01-18T21:09:00.000-08:00

"There For You" by Damian Marley

"Vexation of spirit is a waste of time,

Negative thinking don't you waste your thoughts,

Verbal conflict is a waste of words,

Physical conflict is a waste of flesh..."

Sunday Night

2011-01-16T23:35:00.001-08:00

After spending hours outdoors in the warm and sunny weather (for being January), I've been researching during the evening for a project I'm working on. Researching is very interesting. It gives me the opportunity to learn something new. As the hour soon reaches midnight, I'm better off getting ready for a night's rest. In a couple of hours a new workweek starts. Hope all of you will have a great week!

2011 - A Year of Opportunities!

2011-01-13T22:13:00.000-08:00

2011 - My Year of Opportunities!

Delicious

2010-12-15T21:53:00.000-08:00

Yum!

Parties & Parties

2010-12-15T21:24:00.000-08:00

This time of the year there are lots of parties.. Christmas Parties, Birthday Parties, Holiday Parties.. you name it.

Each Xmas There Is A Poinsettia..

2010-12-15T21:13:00.000-08:00

Christmas Decoration Downtown

2010-12-15T20:53:00.000-08:00

Bright

Believe

Beautiful

Creative Art By Young Kids

2010-12-14T23:24:00.000-08:00

Love this one. So Creative. So much Love.

Black, Purple or Turquoise?

2010-12-02T21:12:00.000-08:00

Tomorrow night I'm going on a Winter Dance (read: xmas dinner and dance). Being me I can't make up my mind if I'll wear black, purple or turquoise.. it's more what I feel wearing when I'm getting dressed.. I hope it will be a fun evening.

Lakrits

2010-11-30T23:11:00.000-08:00

One rainy Sunday afternoon I visited World Market. That Sunday afternoon I became a happy shopper! I found my favorite licorice on the shelf!! Thank you World Market for importing Halva's filled licorice! I know what I will do next time it's a rainy Sunday afternoon.

Finnish Licorice Baby!!

My favorite shelf in the store. Licorice from around the world.

Silly Bands

2010-11-30T22:56:00.000-08:00

Oh my.. these silly bands. They are a world of great knowledge. My young man chose carefully the kind he liked with a heart on. He loves heart. But I guess they were not too popular in his school.. he proudly wears them at home and when we're out and about.. but to school he wants to wear silly bands without hearts on. So he traded some with some other kids. Silly bands come in all different shapes and colors.

The other night we went visiting some friends, and my young man lost some of his silly bands. Oh my.. now he only have 9 of his 12 silly bands.. I'm sure the story continues..

Thanksgiving Morning

2010-11-25T09:26:00.001-08:00

Happy Thanksgiving to you! I hope you will have a day filled with lots of food, family, laughs, love, more food, a glimpse of Macy's annual Thanksgiving Parade, football, music and more food. Remember to be thankful for all the great people you have in your life and for your health. Not only today, but everyday. Cheers!

Monday PM

2010-11-20T00:06:00.000-08:00

Sunny Weekend

2010-11-14T23:16:00.000-08:00

I had a lovely weekend with sunny and warm weather (being November). Tried to spend as much time possible outdoors. After a couple of rainy days, the sunny weather was welcomed back. My weekend was filled with friends, good food, laughs, and new projects. I hope you had a great weekend too! :)

Quote

2010-11-11T23:38:00.000-08:00

"Life is not measured by the numbers of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away."

A World of Gratitude

2010-11-10T23:10:00.000-08:00

I believe it's important to remember to be thankful. Today I came across Oprah's "A World of Gratitude" site. What a wonderful idea! Please take time to check it out. You can write your own list of what you are grateful for, or/and you can read other people's list of gratitude by clicking on the snowflakes.

Quote by Madeline Bridges

2010-11-10T23:07:00.000-08:00

"Give to the world the best you have, and the best will come back to you."

Big Sur Bakery & Restaurant

2010-11-09T21:32:00.000-08:00

Big Sur Bakery & Restaurant is a must to visit if you are in the area.

Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park

2010-11-09T21:24:00.000-08:00

Taking a stroll in Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park with grandma.

Darth Vader Trick Or Treating

2010-11-09T21:13:00.000-08:00

My young Darth Vader is out Trick or Treating in our neighborhood.

Halloween Poem

2010-11-08T22:34:00.001-08:00

The sky was black,

with a full moon out.

One cat was prowling all about!

The sky was black,

with a full moon out.

Two bats were prowling all about!

The sky was black,

with a full moon out.

Three owls were prowling all about!

The sky was black,

with a full moon out.

Four spiders were prowling all about!

The sky was black,

with a full moon out.

Five fat pumpkins shut,

LOOK OUT!

In Pumpa Wonderland

2010-11-08T22:20:00.000-08:00

Happiness Comes In A Variety Of Packages

2010-11-08T22:02:00.000-08:00

Happiness comes in a variety of packages.

This package brought me happiness a Monday afternoon.

What's better than fresh fish?

Wednesday Eve

2010-10-27T21:59:00.000-07:00

It's only 10pm and I'm tired. I've been watching my favorite team win their first World Series this afternoon. Yay!! We celebrated it with our first pumpkin pie of the season. Most part of the evening I've been doing research, but now I've to wrap it up. My eyelids are about to fall asleep. Have a good night and be safe!

Colors In The Nature

2010-10-17T20:36:00.000-07:00

Look at the beautiful colors found in the nature!

Just For Me

2010-10-17T20:29:00.000-07:00

The other day I got flowers @ work (from the company I work for). It felt good to start the work week off by being appreciated.

With Love..

2010-10-16T21:51:00.000-07:00

..from a beautiful sunset.

Busy Bee

2010-10-13T22:09:00.000-07:00

Wow, it's been a while since I shared something on my blog.. I've been busy as a bee. Visitors, work and life has kept me going 24/7.

Wake Up Everybody

2010-09-23T23:06:00.000-07:00

Check out a great song with great message: Wake Up Everybody - The Roots & John Legend (feat. Common & Melani Fiona).

Could It Be I'm Falling In Love

2010-09-21T13:31:00.000-07:00

Could It Be I'm Falling In Love with Spinners makes my heart smile.

Ghirardelli Cable Car Sundae

2010-09-19T23:20:00.000-07:00

Late summer, early fall.. what's better than sharing a Ghirardelli Cable Car Sundae a Saturday afternoon..

Guess Who?

2010-09-19T23:18:00.001-07:00

Guess Who?

Mumintrollen

2010-09-19T23:06:00.000-07:00

Grandma found Mumintrollen books at Borders' today. Wow! Gonna love Borders! :)

Tiger Paws

2010-09-19T23:03:00.000-07:00

Tiger paws in curry 'n coconut sauce. Yum!

I'm Still In Love With You

2010-09-16T15:53:00.000-07:00

"I'm Still In Love With You" by Al Green is playing in the background. Music for the soul I want to share with you.

Sunday Night

2010-09-12T22:28:00.000-07:00

Another great weekend passed. Sunshine, blue sky, and laughs. Looking forward to upcoming week. Family will visit, new adventures and old memories.

I wish you all a great week!

There Is A Cafe..

2010-09-08T22:38:00.000-07:00

.. I love to have lunch at. Their homemade pizzas are delicious.

.. and you can play games meanwhile you are hanging out.

Drawing With Love

2010-09-06T22:23:00.000-07:00

This drawing was made for me with love from my young man at his daycare. It has everything he loves on it, rainbow, hearts and fireworks. I'm one lucky mam.