Thoughts, inspiration, balance… and randomness
Get your salad and deep fried yums on for Yum Pla Tod- Spicy Deep Fried Fish Salad. Recipe #2 from the Samui Institute of Thai Culinary Arts or Sitca. This was actually my favorite recipe of the four that we learned in Ko Samui, Thailand. I made so much of it, I am craving the … Continue reading Thai Spicy Deep Fried Fish Salad
If you had met me four years ago- you probably never would have thought such a statement would have been uttered from these lips.... I love Hermosa. My first impression of Hermosa Beach, CA... "Wow, I am back to the sleeping porch of my college sorority, unable to focus/get sleep/function because I am surrounded by … Continue reading I ♥ Hermosa
There are a lot of things in life you plan. Because it makes sense to. Because people/children/jobs/organizations rely on you to be as such. I understand that, and embrace it in those areas of my life that require it. But in my extracurricular world... I have found that spontaneity yields the most interesting stories, best … Continue reading Spontaneity
I arrived for my flight on Saturday morning, ready to embark on the 15 hour flight to Tokyo/Narita. I boarded the Singapore Air flight, and my first realization that I wasn’t in Kansas anymore greeted me at the door. The flight crew. They were the most delicate, sweet, gentle and well-dressed flight attendants and stewards … Continue reading Riding in Planes and Cars with Boys (and Girls)
I don’t want to lead you astray by making you believe I am some sort of Amelia Earhart or something. No, I don’t have my pilot’s license… although, maybe that should be my next certification? I mean, why not…? Ha ha. I think I would be too bored with all the navigation and buttons and … Continue reading Solo Flight
Thursday night my fishes took me out for a little pre-bday din din at Sugarfish, Brentwood. We all ordered the Trust Me (how very fitting for today's topic), and while I would normally order the same as the Professor, Bella and Lolo- since my little cholesterol discovery, I opted to get the Toro and Salmon … Continue reading I Almost Cheated….
I am officially one week away from the big 3-5. Every year, I think about what I've accomplished since the previous year. Have I done the 35 things I wanted to do by the time I turned 35? Well, I have one week to do it. 35x35 List 1. Find soulmate 2. Get married to … Continue reading 35×35
is what you get/feel when you visit the savvy, talented and insanely gorgeous Paul Norton, hairstylist extraordinaire. It's also what you see when you meet him. Ah, I remember when I first met Paul. I was living in West Hollywood, and had finally found a gal that I loved who could cut hair. When she … Continue reading Beautiful, Beautiful
So there are several reasons for the title of this post. 1. It's the name of one of the most recognizable Beastie Boys hit songs. 2. It's the name of my current favorite TV show (Thank you, Biebersons) 3. With whom I spent my weekend. Let's keep it organized and go in order. 1. GIRLS- … Continue reading GIRLS
This weekend was very LA for me. Woke up to sunshine. Went to yoga. Went to dinner with a friend, but met other friends while at dinner. Woke up to sunshine again, strolled down to the beach for some sunbathing for a couple of hours, then headed to a BBQ. When jmia asked if I … Continue reading Visit to Venice
Life, Love and Yoga 