Tanaka Farms Organic Produce

Friday, June 11, 2010

Our census crew meets daily at the Neighborhood Grinds in Redondo Beach, CA. Surprisingly, it wasn’t until I realized that every thursday people come in to pick up produce. So, my partner Luis a.k.a. “bang bang 1” asked what it was for. The employees there explained that you can buy a box of $20/$30 produce […]

Re-LAX-ing time

Thursday, June 10, 2010

So ecstatic to be in Rancho Palos Verdes, CA! It’s like I am on a vacation I can actually afford. Being in RPV detours my mind away from being all depressed about my Mom’s Parkinson’s disease, the worries I feel about my future career, money & how I am going to afford to buy my […]

Loving Fresh Laundry

Thursday, June 10, 2010

Daisy loves fresh laundry! I think it’s due to the fact that she was born in the laundry room in Rancho Palos Verdes, CA. Pictured is her showing me that she loves sleeping on fresh laundry. Interestingly enough, Cookie has caught on to the trend too. Like sister like brother. It’s always the dumb dog […]

Beef Nachos

Tuesday, June 8, 2010

Homemade Beef Nachos & guacamole… the AMANDA drifts special!

Drift Cars

Tuesday, June 8, 2010

When Masashi came over to visit recently, we had to take pictures of our cars together. I think it’s our usual routine now besides eating out.

Jimmy Up Gear

Tuesday, June 8, 2010

I got cute gear from Jimmy Up clothing & accessories. The shorts will match my Jimmy Up tank top! Yay! Thanks Mike! Thanks Ray for bringing them home!

Hello Kitty Cookie

Thursday, June 3, 2010

Sometimes I wonder if Cookie swings both ways b/c he acts like it sometimes. Anyways, somehow my Hello Kitty pillow fell on the floor & landed perfectly where Cookie can use it as a pillow. Here he is pictured passes the heck out. LOL! Wow, the luxurious life of a dog.. sleep, eat, wake up, […]

Enjoying Work

Friday, May 28, 2010

Life is good when you have a J-O-B. I can actually pay off my debt and eat out without feeling so guilt. I also enjoy the nice people I meet w/my census job however it’s temporary. Still looking for a permanent job. If anyone have any leads please give me a good recommendation.

Redondo Beach Dream Houses

Thursday, May 27, 2010

Found some Redondo Beach area dream houses I like. I am quiet sure there are numerous more possible dream houses that I’ve missed. These are just a few I pass during my census enumerator job!

Krua Thai

Sunday, May 23, 2010

Krua Thai in West Covina, CA is my second favorite local Thai restaurant. And, it’s been a while since I’ve eaten there so Ray surprised me with beef salad from there. I think I should start getting there seafood soup instead there beef salad cannot compare to Ocha restaurant in Los Angeles, CA. I miss […]

Finals Spring 2010

Friday, May 21, 2010

Yup, done w/finals for Spring 2010 @ Cal State University Long Beach. I am free for now, all I need is a permenant job!

Tanya

Friday, May 21, 2010

Aww.. look what Tanya made me. So cute! Thank you so much. Muahhh! You totally know I love donuts too besides Hello kitty.

Fried Noodles

Thursday, May 20, 2010

Yellow fried noodles with carrots, onions, mushroom, soy sauce, corn, filet mignon & yellow noodles.

Bell Pepper Fried Rice

Wednesday, May 19, 2010

A modified version of my tomatoe zingy fried rice w/bell peppers!

Cupcakes from Stratch

Tuesday, May 18, 2010

Yup, this is for all of those making fun of me making cupcakes using pre-mixed ingredients. I got a recipe online, bought ingredients to mix it all together, baked, put on topings & viola done. NUTELLA CUPAKES from stratch.

Vietnamese Style Meat & Veggies

Monday, May 17, 2010

Ray & tried to make “Vietnamese Style Meat & Veggies.” It was yummy but made the place smoky! 🙁

Baked Chicken & Meatballs

Sunday, May 16, 2010

Like the title says, I made “baked chicken & meatballs.” It came out de-li-cious!!!