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Loud.
Saturday, October 5, 2024

infatuation la list of restaurants

I was looking through old posts and came across this post of ‘Where To Get Dinner With Someone Who Talks Too Loudโ€™ and realized the resto I was recently taken to was on this list.

Pijja Palace is a sports bar on Sunset 10 minutes from Dodger Stadium, but I went there the night of a Padres/Braves game, so these Angelenos didn’t give a shit. I’m sure it’s much rowdier when there’s a Dodgers game on.

The only other restaurant I’ve been to on here is Guelaguetza, and I can confirm that you can still hear me over the live mariachi band ๐Ÿ˜œ

Out.
Friday, October 4, 2024
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When your boss’ name is ‘Gaye’ and you have the sense of humor of a 12-year-old boy ๐Ÿ˜… I’m the most senior web designer after my director, so she always puts me in charge when she’s out.

Also, is this offensive to the LGBTQIA2S+ community? ๐Ÿ˜… I was going to remind the team that Iโ€™m Gaye on Monday, but now Iโ€™m rethinking my approach…

The Condom Concierge.
Friday, October 4, 2024

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When people ask me what made me move back to SD, I’ll say it was The Condom Concierge ๐Ÿ˜œ

Toxic.
Friday, October 4, 2024

toxic trait

My toxic trait is doordashing iced coffee every morning and not finishing it, then letting the cups accumulate and having to rinse them all out at the end of the week. Relax, I’m not a completely disgusting human being, I recycle ๐Ÿ˜…

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Curse.
Thursday, October 3, 2024
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I get my lashes done once a month by this lady who lives in Arizona. She lives part time in Tucson to help out with her grandkids, but she still has a lot of clients in SD, and she comes to my sister’s or Christine’s house so it’s convenient for usโ€”Yes, Christine and I have the same Brazilian waxer and lash artist. I’ve even gone to her eyebrow lady when I needed a serious threading in a pinch. If you don’t share the same estheticians, are you even friends? ๐Ÿ˜œ

We were trying to schedule our October appointment at our last session, and I wanted my lashes to be refreshed for my Halloween costume, so I was like, ‘Are you available the week of Halloween? Will you be with your grandkids?’ and she was like, ‘Oh, I don’t celebrate Halloween. I’m Christian.’ ๐Ÿ˜ณ

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I also finally saw my neighbor today. Everyone else around me is still there from when I lived in the building before the stroke, but my next door neighbor moved in while I was gone. I smiled at her and said hello because I was coming when she was going, but she just grimly smiled at me and kept walking. She probably saw my Halloween decorations and was thinking, ‘Oh, so you’re the witch who lives next door.’ She’s lucky she’s quiet, or else I’d put a curse on her ๐Ÿ˜†

Tits Been Real.
Thursday, October 3, 2024

Perrier Jouet Belle Epoque champagne

Champagne for my real friends, real pain for my sham friends

It’s Breast Cancer Awareness month, and today marks the end of Jessie’s treatment, so we are celebrating this weekend! ๐Ÿฅ‚ I am so grateful to have two of my dearest friends still with me after they both survived breast cancer ๐Ÿ’•

I got this card from five dot post, who continues to promote cancer awareness after her husband passed away from cancer a few years ago ๐Ÿ’›

Pijja Palace.
Wednesday, October 2, 2024

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After we went to the Rams game, we took the bus out of traffic because it was impossible to get a rideshare at the stadium. The last stop was in Playa del Rey, down the street from Chef Brooke Williamson‘s resto, Playa Provisions. We were gonna grab dinner there before heading home, but they had a private event that night and weren’t accepting walk-ins, just reservations! I forgot you either have to make a res or wait in a ridiculously long line to eat at a good resto in LA ๐Ÿ˜…

rigatoni

Anyway, I would never choose to have Indian for dinner, but I’m also easygoing and down to try anything (except baby animals and Highland cows LOL). I avoided all the lamb dishes, of course, but the malai rigatoni was def something to write home about (@ Pijja Palace)

It was like an Indian take on perfectly al dente vodka pasta. Maybe I like Indian fusion, because I really enjoyed the Tandoori Chicken Poutine at Maneet Chauhan’s restaraunt in Nashville, too.

padres playoffs tv

This place was also oddly a sports bar, so I got to catch the Padres playoff game during dinner. They won again and swept the Braves to win the wild card series!

People were asking me if I was gonna go to a playoff game at Dodger Stadium, but the last time I went to a Padres/Dodgers game at that stadium (last week LOL), Padres lost big time, so I don’t wanna jinx them ๐Ÿ˜…

The series is best-of-five in a 2-2-1 format, so game 3 will be in SD. I’ll be in SD next week, but game 3 falls on my dad’s birthday, so I’m hoping the Dodgers don’t sweep, and there’s a game 4 I can possibly go to in SD.

alex morgan camo padres jacket

Also, I might have to go to a game if someone’s able to find me this cute ass Padres jacket Alex Morgan (SD Wave soccer player) wore to a game last month ๐Ÿ”ฅ

Because I’m still in love with you
On this harvest moon

After dinner, we went to Larchmont Village for Jeni’s ice cream and cookies from Levain Bakery, and this guy was playing ‘Harvest Moon’ on the sax on the street. It’s a Neil Young song, but I only know it because Lord Huron did a cover ๐Ÿ˜†

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On the way home, we saw the coolest house decorated for Halloween in Highland Park ๐Ÿ–ค

LFGSD.
Tuesday, October 1, 2024

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If anyone wants to come over, I have garlic breath and I’m wearing no pants. Spread the word ๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ

Moo Deng.
Tuesday, October 1, 2024

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Not to be dramatic or anything, but I would die for this baby hippo.

Rise & Grind.
Tuesday, October 1, 2024

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Me the month of October vs. me the rest of the year.

Skillz.
Sunday, September 29, 2024

sura kbbq

My cousin from LA went surfing in SD this weekend, so she stayed at my sisterโ€™s last night. We walked to this KBBQ place nearby, partly because she loves KBBQ, but mostly because she loves to get her steps in (@ Sura Korean BBQ)

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Whenever people compliment me on my perfectly pulled soft serve, I tell them itโ€™s because I used to work at Mcdonaldโ€™s when I was 16๐ŸฆItโ€™s just one of my many skillz ๐Ÿ˜œ

Bust Out.
Saturday, September 28, 2024

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When I went to the Dodgers/Padres game, I mused aloud, โ€˜Thereโ€™s a guy named โ€˜Mookieโ€™ (Betts) on the Dodgers. Thatโ€™s a weird name.โ€™ My phone mustโ€™ve been listening to me, because this popped up on my feed today. Is โ€˜Mookieโ€™ a common name in baseball? I googled it and both players had different government names, but chose โ€˜Mookieโ€™ as a nickname.

One time, we had a computer glitch at work, and everyoneโ€™s email reverted to their government names. Mine stayed the same because I use my government name (Marion) at work, but our print producer Nick Nickersonโ€™s name changed on his email. I was like, โ€˜Wait, Nick isnโ€™t his real name? He chose to be called Nick Nickerson???โ€™ We also had a guy named โ€˜Robert Robertsโ€™ at my first job when I was fifteen. Did he choose to be called that, too? Did he know Iโ€™d be blogging about it 27 years later? ๐Ÿ˜… (Yes, I was fifteen 27 years ago. Do the horrifying math).

Spirit.
Saturday, September 28, 2024

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Holy Cow.
Saturday, September 28, 2024

highland cows

Do you stay up late at night googling if people eat Highland cows or are you normal?

(via @best_vacationrentals)

I found this Airbnb in Canada that has Highland cows on the property.

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Nori’s been to Scotland, but she didn’t get to see any Highland cows (they’re from the Scottish Highlands) while she was there. I found some places in North America you can see these cute hairy cows, and then I went down the google rabbit hole wondering if they slaughter them here.

I love BBQ (smoked beef ribs are my favorite), and now I feel like I have to ask what kind of cow I’m eating at restaurants like in Portlandia ๐Ÿ˜…

As a rule, I don’t eat baby animals (lamb, veal or suckling anything)โ€”just adult animals who have lived a full life LOL. And now I have to add Highland cows (at any age) to that list ๐Ÿ˜†

Friar Faithful.
Thursday, September 26, 2024

dodger stadium

I wore my Padres hat and lived to blog about it (@ Dodger Stadium)

home run platter dodger stadium

It’s National Dumpling Day, so we had to get a Home Run Platter. I don’t make the rules ยฏ\_(ใƒ„)_/ยฏ

dodger dog

I love a big ass wiener Doyer Dog between my legs.

dodger stadium

Garlic fries in a helmet? Yes, please.

dodger stadium

The Dodgers beat the Padres 7-2 and clinched the division title, but both teams are going to the playoffs. Catch you in the postseason โœŒ๐Ÿป

Nasty.
Thursday, September 26, 2024

(via @meekanyce)

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Am I nasty? (Don’t answer that).

Spooky Season.
Wednesday, September 25, 2024

…or me when people tell me it’s too early for Halloween decorations.

No one else in my building has decorated for Halloween yet, but some people in the neighborhood have.

This last pic isn’t a Halloween decorationโ€”I just saw a black cat in someone’s front yard ๐Ÿ˜…

Ceviche + Nopales.
Wednesday, September 25, 2024

shrimp ceviche nopales salad

Get you a work bestie who makes you shrimp ceviche, and a work bestie’s mom who makes you nopales (cactus) salad ๐Ÿฆ๐ŸŒต Yes, I was good and ate it with grain-free tortilla chips, and yes, I’m pretty sure I was Mexican in another life.

Gracias, Nori and Mama Nellie ๐Ÿฅฐ

Tamales tutorial soon? ๐Ÿ˜œ

Shocker.
Wednesday, September 25, 2024

Finger the water
2 in the H, 1 in the O

@chefreactions reacting to a @cedriklorenzen video is the comedy I needed today ๐Ÿคฃ

Clinch.
Tuesday, September 24, 2024

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The Padres just secured their spot in the playoffs! โšพ Also, my dad got jokes ๐Ÿ˜‚

Shop.
Tuesday, September 24, 2024
etsy halloween skeleton wine tumbler   etsy halloween disturb door hanger
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I put my Etsy shop on hold after the stroke, because making sales and mailing shit out was the last thing on my mind. When Chel saw my Halloween decor and found out I made the door hanger on my Cricut, she was like, ‘You should sell these!’ I fucking should, huh? There’s gotta be other disturbed people out there ๐Ÿ˜ˆ

Hell.
Monday, September 23, 2024
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I don’t always talk shit about babies, but when I do, they’re the kid of an ex ๐Ÿ˜…

Halloween Baking Championship.
Monday, September 23, 2024

harry potter birthday cart

Lillian is a home chef based in San Diego, and she made my sister’s Harry Potter cake for her birthday a few years ago.

halloween baking championship

She’s on the new season of Food Network’s Halloween Baking Championship and today’s theme was Beetlejuice! It’s showtime! Let’s gooo ๐Ÿ–ค๐Ÿ’š

Follow.
Monday, September 23, 2024

michael myers car sticker

michael myers car sticker

I may or may not have followed this guy home after my Target run today.

@thicmyers, is that you, babe? ๐Ÿ–ค๐Ÿ”ช

Rams House.
Sunday, September 22, 2024

My cousinโ€™s birthday is coming up, and she and my sister both did so much for me after my stroke, so I treated us all out to our first football game at SoFi Stadium, VIP style โœจ

Did I just meet my future husband? ๐Ÿ˜œ

Garoppolo is the new Ramsโ€™ backup QB, so he was suited up, but didn’t get to play at all, and McCaffrey (my cousin’s favorite Niner) wasn’t even there because he’s been out with a calf injury since the season started. Oh, well. We were there for the 50-yard line club seats and complimentary food and beer at The Gallagher Club!

The guy at the tri-tip station saw me holding my plate of nachos, so he cubed up the meat and put it on top of my nachos without me having to say anything. I love this silent understanding between me and the tri-tip guy ๐Ÿ˜‚

They not like us

AJ Mclean of Backstreet Boys was at the game, so they featured him on the jumbotron when they did stadium karaoke to I Want It That Way. Lebron James, Dalton Knecht and Chuck Lidell were also at the game.

The Niners were leading up until the final two seconds when the Rams scored a field goal and won. It was such a good game!

Partly because parking was $100, but mostly because our tickets came with free alcohol, we just uberโ€™d there. It was impossible to get a rideshare after the game, so we took the bus (my first in LA!) out of traffic to the last stop in Playa del Rey, and took a 15-minute uber home from there.

Buono.
Saturday, September 21, 2024

pizzeria bianco

pizzeria bianco

We had reservations to go to Pizzeria Bianco in DTLA for my birthday last year, and I texted my cousin who also lives in Redondo and was like, โ€œI donโ€™t think I can make it. I had a stroke and Iโ€™m in the hospital.โ€ ๐Ÿ˜…

We ate at the one in Phoenix when we were there for the inaugural Innings Fest, and were so stoked to hear that they were expanding to LA. We finally got to go and it was just as good as I remember it being ๐Ÿ• Now if only theyโ€™d open a Cornish Pasty Co in LA so we could get our PB&J pasty fix!

Steamy Hallow.
Saturday, September 21, 2024

steamy hallow harry potter cafe

steamy hallow harry potter cafe

steamy hallow harry potter cafe

steamy hallow harry potter cafe

Since Pammie visited me in LA this weekend, I took her to this Harry Potter themed cafe nearby inside Del Amo mall in Torrance.

steamy hallow harry potter cafe

Pammie ordered Goblin Snot (an iced matcha with white chocolate cream) and I got Phoenix Tears (passionfruit and mango sparkling refresher with lemonade topped with edible gitter). Phoenix Tears have immense healing powers (according to Harry Potter Wiki) โœจ

The cafe was cute, but my sister has better Harry Potter decor in her house ๐Ÿ˜† They could definitely work on their marketing and branding. Our iced cups, for example, should have stickers with their logo on it. ‘Snot’ and ‘Tears’ were just scribbled on our cups with a sharpie ๐Ÿ˜… My graphic designer eyes are very judgy ๐Ÿ‘€

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Skelly.
Friday, September 20, 2024

halloween countdown

A countdown I could get behind (@ The Home Depot)

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They had this giant 12-foot skeleton, and I’m trying to convince Pammie to let me propel it from her rooftop ๐Ÿ’€

Ew, David.
Friday, September 20, 2024
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The news of Dave Grohl came out that he had a baby outside his marriage. It’s unfortunate for his wife and kids, but it doesn’t make me like the Foo Fighters’ music any less. I think The Strokes frontman, Julian Casablancas, is a total asshole (I’ve been to a couple of their shows where he proved it by walking off the stage early), but I still love The Strokes’ music and his side project band, The Voidz.

I’m not completely forgiving, though. I don’t listen to R. Kelly or Diddy’s music anymore ๐Ÿ˜…

Said I know that it’s somebody’s birthday tonight somewhere
And I know somebody’s gonna celebrate tonight somewhere

My birthdays haven’t been the same since R. Kelly was convicted of child sexual abuse in 2022 ๐Ÿ˜…

me: When did we go to that Foo Fighters show in Phoenix? Last year?
Pammie: No, two years ago. We didn’t go to Innings Fest last year.
me: Why didn’t we go last year?
Pammie: Because you had a stroke!
me: Oh, yeah ๐Ÿ˜…

Saddies.
Friday, September 20, 2024

even baddies get saddies

The weather’s cooling down a bit (anything under 70ยฐ is cold in California), so I got Pammie a SAD (seasonal affective disorder) lamp like in Broad City ๐Ÿ˜†

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She keeps her house at a cool 68ยฐ, but she needs her sunshine for her mental health โ˜€๏ธ I, on the other hand, am equally sad rain or shine ๐Ÿ˜…

Win-Win.
Thursday, September 19, 2024

LA has 2 MLB teams, 2 NBA teams, and 2 NFL teams, and I’m reaping all the bennies ๐Ÿ˜†

I went to lunch with Nori at Calif Chicken Cafe this afternoon in El Segundo, and it was right next to the Chargers Team Store and the Chargers Training Camp. I’m going to my first Rams game at SoFi Stadium this weekend, and I feel like a traitor, but I’m not trying to get murdered, so I’ll be wearing my Rams shirt ๐Ÿ˜…

I kept quiet so I could keep you

Pleasure.
Thursday, September 19, 2024

Frozen pierogies from the ‘Meals for One’ section at Target are my new guilty pleasure. Just kidding (they aren’t in the ‘Meals for One’ section. Just because I could eat all of them by myself in one sitting doesn’t mean it’s a single serving ๐Ÿ˜…).

Insane Plant Collection.
Thursday, September 19, 2024

this is fine plants meme

never have i ever gif
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If I could be who you wantedAll the time
And it wears me outIt wears me out

plant shelves

fiddle leaf fig bush

hanging plants

Slowly building back up my insane plant collection now that Iโ€™m back in LA ๐ŸŒฟ

I Can Has.
Wednesday, September 18, 2024

doordash shake shack

If you thought I was gonna doordash Shake Shack for National Cheeseburger Day, you weren’t wrong ๐Ÿ”

The Sticks.
Wednesday, September 18, 2024

la essentials

My sister lives in the โ€˜burbs, so I felt relatively safe walking around her neighborhood by myself in San Diego. When I walk around my apartment in LA, though, I bring my pepper spray and box cutter and wear my Dodgers hat ๐Ÿ˜…

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Freak.
Wednesday, September 18, 2024

A few years ago, my new neighbor hung a letter and bag of candy on everyone’s door introducing himself and his dog to the building. I remember throwing away the candy and thinking, ‘This is LA, man. We don’t do that here.’ LOL. I still don’t remember his name, but his frenchie’s name was Stella ๐Ÿ˜†

When I made the door hanger on my Cricut, I asked Pammie if she could help me weed it (the vinyl stickers). She was like, ‘I’m already disturbed. Please come in.’ I was like, ‘I know what it says… I said, ‘WEED’ it. Not read it.’ LMAO. I know I sound like a baby sometimes after having the stroke, but I haven’t developed an Elmer Fudd speech impediment. I can say ‘read’ ๐Ÿคฃ

Anyway, I hope my Halloween decor thrills all my gentlemen callers doordash delivery guys ๐Ÿ’€๐Ÿ–ค

Is somebody gonna match my freak? ๐Ÿ˜œ

Claim Jumper.
Wednesday, September 18, 2024

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*Adds the Claim Jumper on Harbor to our list* ๐Ÿ˜†

Harvest Moon.
Tuesday, September 17, 2024

Because I’m still in love with you
On this harvest moon

I love having a bad day the night of a full moon, because then I could blame the universe for my shitty day and not my terrible life choices ๐Ÿ˜…

(via @brandonfromgeorgia)

Charge those crystals under that supermoon, y’all! โœจ

Quake.
Monday, September 16, 2024

earthquakee

I was woken up today by an earthquake in Malibu. I just went back to sleep, partly because it was 4:22 in the morning, but mostly because the earthquake was only 3.6 (when it comes to earthquakes and boys, I only get up for a 6 or above ๐Ÿ˜†).

breville oven

I had to use the stove last night, so I moved my new air fryer toaster oven from on top of the stove to on top of the fridge and pushed the glass canisters of sugar and flour to the edge. ‘They’ll be fine up here as long as there isn’t an earthquake,’ I thought.

This reminds me of the time I moved out of my apartment in La Mesa. Shi and I set my bed frame on its side to see if I could get it out of my bedroom without having to break it down. After finding out it could fit through the door in one piece, we left it propped up against the wall.

This is the conversation that followed:

me: Arenโ€™t you gonna help me put the bed frame back down?
Shi: Just leave it. Itโ€™ll be easier to move tomorrow.
me: What if it falls on me while Iโ€™m sleeping?
Shi: Itโ€™s NOT going to fall on you!
me: But what if thereโ€™s an earthquake?
Shi: Thereโ€™s not going to be a damn earthquake, crazy!

Can you guess what woke me up the next morning? I survived the earthquake, obviโ€ฆ no thanks to you, Shirley May!

Low.
Saturday, September 14, 2024

I had a hypoglycemic event this morning.

I had just eaten my breakfast sandwich and was going to go on a walk to get my steps in and get some iced coffee. Pammie was gonna come with me, but she kept forgetting shit (her sunglasses, her keys) and the house is 4 floors, so I just waited downstairs while she kept going up and down for whatever she forgot. I wear a continuous glucose monitor, and it alerted me that my glucose levels were low. Theyโ€™ve never actually been low when it has alerted me before, it usually happens when I put a new device in (every 10 days), and I just have to test my blood and recalibrate it and itโ€™s fine. This time, though, I was sweating (even though the A/C was on in the house) and I felt off, so I tested my blood and my glucose levels were really low. Good thing I start getting ready for Halloween in July, so I had candy on handย ๐Ÿ˜†ย I ate some and felt way better! I walked to Casa de Otay for iced coffee after and didnโ€™t even break a sweat (I hardly ever sweat, so that also tipped me off that something was wrong earlier).

I have a continuous glucose monitor device that alerts me on my phone if my levels are too low or too high, but there are service dogs who are trained to also alert you. I ignore my phone notifs all the time, but I would never ignore a puppy ๐Ÿ˜†

Just a friendly reminder to listen to your body! ๐Ÿ™ƒ

Beetlejuice Beetlejuice.
Friday, September 13, 2024

beetlejuice beetlejuice movie poster

What better day to watch Beetlejuice Beetlejuice than Friday the 13th???

There were a lot of call backs to the original film, so I loved it. I feel like if you weren’t a fan of the first movie, you wouldn’t like this weird ass sequel.

shake senora shirt

For those who asked about the shirt I wore to the theater (literally no one), yes, I designed it on my Cricut, and yes, it glows in the dark ๐Ÿ–ค๐Ÿ’š

shake senora shirt

(via @michaelslayersofficial)

Also, I need more friends like these who would recognize and appreciate my morbid side ๐Ÿ˜†

What time did they even film this? It’s impossible to get a picture at LACMA’s Urban Light installment without a gaggle of tourists in the background.

I’m a little obsessed with Beetlejuice.

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beetlejuice pumpkin

No one commenting on my shirt reminded me of last Halloween when Jess helped me carve a Beetlejuice pumpkin, and Christine thought we were carving Albert Einstein ๐Ÿคฃ

Glow.
Thursday, September 12, 2024

(via @localspookydude)

Where’s the lie? ยฏ\_(ใƒ„)_/ยฏ

Fairy.
Tuesday, September 10, 2024

jambalaya

Just before my stroke, I was gifted an Our Place Perfect Pot. I forgot how nice it was to cook with quality nonstick pans. My sister has a fancy gourmet kitchen, complete with two KitchenAid ovens, a KitchenAid stove, KitchenAid dishwasher, KitchenAid fridge, KitchenAid wine cellar, and a huge quartz waterfall island (she bought the biggest model home), but, like our mother, she doesn’t cook ๐Ÿ˜† Her husband cooks sometimes, but he either uses the gas grill on the rooftop, the pans he got for free from the casino LOL, or what’s left of the Calphalon cookware set we won nearly 15 years ago on Ellen DeGeneres’ 12 Days of Giveaways!

I’m like the jambalaya fairy, because I made extra for Nori & Sachi, Pammie & Dennis, Christine & Francis. Many have eaten my food, few have died. Just kidding. (Not that many people have eaten my food.)

Meal Prep Monday.
Monday, September 9, 2024

meal prep

I meal prepped so I don’t fall into old habits (doordashing breakfast and dinner everyday and spending a gazillion dollars on food ๐Ÿ˜…). I still go out to lunch with Nori during the week, though (a bunch of new restos opened in the south bay while I was gone, and I have to try them all).

lobster roll

(@ Lobster-Guys)

chicken shwarma

(@ Pita Cafรฉ)

Icon.
Monday, September 9, 2024

dog toys

It was Nori’s dog Kona’s birthday over the weekend, so I brought her some toys. She loved them all, especially the piรฑata stuffie ๐Ÿฅฐ

icon nordstrom

Nori’s icon status at Nordstrom, so she invited me to join her for a complimentary dinner at Ruscello. We were treated like celebrities LOL!

We were able to find primo parking at South Coast Plaza with my handicap placard, and her mom and sister were like, ‘You’re invited to go out with us anytime!” ๐Ÿ˜†

long shoe horn

Her mom gave me one of her long ass shoe horns when she saw me struggling to put on my shoes ๐Ÿ˜… They make slipping on my Vans a breeze ๐Ÿ‘ต๐Ÿป

Olive Juice.
Sunday, September 8, 2024

breville oven

I was gonna buy a new oven a few years ago, because the one in my apartment is tiny and electric. But since I was in the market for an air fryer, I got this Breville Air Fryer Toaster Oven combo. I have zero counter space, though (the kitchen in my studio is smaller than my bathroom at my sister’s house LOL), so I have to set it on top of my oven ๐Ÿ˜…

breville pizza

The first thing I made in it was a personal pizza.

The power turned off a few times in the 15 minutes it took to cook the pizza, and I had to flip the switch in the circuit breaker a couple times. It probably couldn’t handle the A/C and oven on at the same time, but I was like, ‘Come on… Don’t make me choose between A/C and pizza.’ ๐Ÿ˜…

Yes, that’s turkey pepperoni and yes, I know I need to calm down on the olives ๐Ÿ˜œ

Dome Piece.
Sunday, September 8, 2024

padres doc band

Jessie sent us this pic of baby boy at his first Padres game. He wears a little helmet to gently shape his head, and Jess found a place that customizes cranial bands, so she got him a Padres wrap ๐ŸคŽ๐Ÿ’›

File under: Reasons I’d want a child (there are very few LOL).

Solid.
Saturday, September 7, 2024

urth caffe

urth caffe

I doordashed breakfast from Urth Caffe this morningโ€”an iced Spanish latte and a Sunrise Pizza. The poached egg that came on top of the breakfast pizza was way overcooked again (the yolk was cooked all the way through!). I went to Urth with Nori for lunch before, and I ordered the same thing. I was like, ‘Get this shot, Nori’ before I cut into my poached egg expecting a runny yolk, but the egg was cooked solid LOL.

I love a good breakfast pizza, and my favorite one is from Big Sur Bakery (I just saw it burned down a few months ago!). I still ate the pizza without the solid ass egg ๐Ÿ˜œ

Another time, I was at brunch with Jessie and we both ordered chilaquiles, but I ordered my eggs ‘over easy’ while she ordered hers ‘over medium’. I was like, ‘WTF is over medium?’ She was like, ‘Where they flip the egg, but the yolk is still runny.’ I was like, ‘Isn’t that over easy?’ She was all, ‘Don’t they not flip it when it’s over easy?’ I was like, ‘Nah, that’s sunny side up.’ She was like, ‘Let’s see how they come out.’ We got our order and our eggs were cooked the same ๐Ÿ˜‚ Apparently, they don’t know the difference between over easy and over medium at La Sabrosita, either!

Here are some helpful charts:

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Update: Jessie studied abroad in Spain and is married to a Mexican guy, but she’s the whitest Asian we know ๐Ÿ˜†

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Dessert Dash.
Friday, September 6, 2024

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While I was away, they opened a Salt & Straw in Manhattan Beach and a Magnolia Bakery ghost kitchen in Torrance, all within doordashable distance to my apartment. This does not bode well for my blood glucose levels. Or my waistline ๐Ÿ˜…

Hopes and Fears.
Friday, September 6, 2024

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Keane – Somewhere Only We Know

And if you have a minute, why don’t we go
Talk about it somewhere only we know?
This could be the end of everything
So why don’t we go somewhere only we know?

Keane – Everybody’s Changing

Trying to make a move just to stay in the game
I try to stay awake and remember my name
But everybody’s changing and I don’t feel the same

Keane – A Bad Dream

And when will I meet my end?
In a better time you could be my friend
I wake up, it’s a bad dream
No one on my side
I was fighting
But I just feel too tired to be fighting
Guess I’m not the fighting kind
Wouldn’t mind it
If you were by my side
But you’re long gone
Yeah, you’re long gone now

Keane – We Might as Well Be Strangers

I don’t know your thoughts these days
We’re strangers in an empty space
I don’t understand your heart
It’s easier to be apart
We might as well be strangers in another town
We might as well be living in another town
We might as well
We might as well
We might as well be strangers

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Keane at The Greek and street dogs. It doesn’t get more LA than this!

Thank you Nori and Sachi for making my first day back so amazing ๐Ÿฅฐ

Hawt.
Thursday, September 5, 2024

la heat wave

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When you move back to LA during a heat wave ๐Ÿ˜…

I bought this portable A/C unit during the Great Heat Wave of 2022, and it’s probably the best decision I’ve ever made (to be fair, I’ve made a lot of bad decisions).

Adios.
Wednesday, September 4, 2024

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Last 2-in-1 Burrito from Lolita’s before I go back to LA tonight โœŒ๐Ÿป

Yes, I’ll be back in SD for a lash appointment next week, and yes, I will probably get Lolita’s again ๐Ÿ˜†

Burned.
Tuesday, September 3, 2024

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Whose CD is this? Asking for a friend ๐Ÿ˜†

Harry Potter x Padres.
Monday, September 2, 2024

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Harry Potter x Padres (@ Petco Park)

Pammie: There are a lot of Slytherins here.

Me: Look, that guy’s wearing a cape!
Pammie: That’s not a cape, it’s a robe.
Me: Well, that other guy’s wearing an actual robe *points at guy wearing a bath robe* LOL

Unfinished Beef.
Monday, September 2, 2024

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As Rob Riggle commentated before they started, ‘My heart’s on Kobayashi, but my moneyโ€™s on Chestnut!โ€™ ๐Ÿคฃ I knew Joey was gonna win, but I felt bad for Kobayashi and the crying Japanese fans in the audience ๐Ÿ˜…

Flama Llama.
Sunday, September 1, 2024

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The last time I had sangria slushies was at Las Hadas downtown after a Padres game, and Christine was also with me and reminded me of some very bad decisions I made that night ๐Ÿ˜… We also ran into Pammieโ€™s brother-in-law that same night and he told her his now infamous line, โ€˜Tell your sister she was sloppy.โ€™ Although some knee-dropping chismรฉ came out during brunch, none of it had to do with me this time ๐Ÿ˜† Ask me again in 10 years ๐Ÿ˜…

This brunch was way overdue. We were supposed to get together when I came back from Spain, but I caught Covid. Then we rescheduled, but Pammie caught Covid in Vegas. Weโ€™re all healthy now, but work has been stressing us all out while Shiโ€™s over here starting a book club at her work ๐Ÿคฃ

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I suggested Flama Llama because I saw it on instagram. I love llamas, so liking these fuckers fucked up my algorithm ๐Ÿ˜†

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Everything was so amazing and flavorful. Iโ€™ve had Peruvian food before, but this was exceptional. Just ask Shi (she ordered 4 entrees LOL).

Jambalaya.
Saturday, August 31, 2024

jambalaya

Jambalaya is like everything I love in one dish: Shrimp? โœ… Sausage? โœ… Rice? โœ… Heat? โœ…

I followed this recipe and added some Flatiron Pepper Co Four Pepper Blend for extra spice, and it was *chefโ€™s kiss*. Not to be dramatic or anything, but it was only the best thing I’ve ever cooked. Someone make an honest woman out of me already ๐Ÿ˜†

My sister’s husband requested I make another batch before I go. I have a concert in LA with friends this Thursday, so I’ll be going back to my apartment in LA later this week. It’s been real โœŒ๐Ÿป

Trap.
Friday, August 30, 2024

spooky nuggets

Spooky Nugs and tots for dinner. Dennis was like, ‘What are you, five?’ ๐Ÿ˜†

trap movie

trap movie

Um, would a 5-year-old illegally download a PG-13 M. Knight Shyamalan thriller and eat kettle corn out of a Mcdonald’s Boo Bucket??? (Don’t answer that).

Fit & Friendly.
Friday, August 30, 2024

Since I started Stepbet last month, Iโ€™ve walked a total of 243 miles and won a whopping $25. Sure, the membership fee to join Stepbet was $60, and I spent more than my total winnings alone at Starbucks this week, but at least I walked to Starbucks ๐Ÿ˜…

Dealbreaker.
Thursday, August 29, 2024

Iโ€™ll make concessions for a lot of things as long as you donโ€™t force your beliefs on me, but I draw the line at Raiders fans ๐Ÿ˜†

Crush.
Thursday, August 29, 2024

I feel personally attacked ๐Ÿ˜…

When I was 12, I was busy watching My So-Called Life, while other kids my age were watching soft shit like Sailor Moon. This show is the reason I love Jared Leto, men who wear flannel, and Violent Femmes ๐Ÿ˜†

Sharp.
Thursday, August 29, 2024

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Thereโ€™s this sharp ass agave plant under the doorbell in front of my sister’s house. When I was installing the Ring, I dropped one of the screws and couldnโ€™t get it because it fell into the plant, so I had to order spare parts. Before the spares arrived, my dad tried to get the screw in the plant even though I warned him the plant was really sharp and it was impossible. He ended up poking himself on one of the sharp ass plant spikes and asking for Neosporin. It’s a good thing my sister’s my father’s daughter, because there was Neosporin and sanitizer in her bathroom. I can guarantee you there’s no Neosporin in my apartment in LA ๐Ÿ˜…

Food Tour.
Wednesday, August 28, 2024

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I go to baseball games for the food and post-game fireworks. Also, on my walk this afternoon, this guy who always says hi to me asked me if they won. I was wearing my Padres hat, but mostly to protect my face from the sun ๐Ÿ˜… Just like I only wear my Dodgers hat when I have bedhead, and I never wear my Padres hat in LA and vice versa. Good thing I looked up their stats for this chat string, because I was able to tell the guy that they have a night game today, so they haven’t played yet, but they won their last three games ๐Ÿ˜†

Mental.
Tuesday, August 27, 2024

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I had a shitty day at work today, so I took a walk to Starbucks, got my steps in, and got my new favorite drink: an Iced Mocha Latte with no whip and 2 pumps of Cinnamon Dolce Syrup (it tastes just like a Mexican mocha!). I feel so much better, but I might have a menty b later, IDK.

Whenever I’m having a shitty day at work, I just remind myself that at least I’m doing better than the people my sister had to lay off today because of a company re-org, and remind myself how much I’m getting paid to put up with this shit ๐Ÿ˜†

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Creamed Green Chili Rice + Chicken Thighs.
Sunday, August 25, 2024

bobby flay creamed green chili rice and crispy baked chicken thighs

I love Bobby Flay.

Even though I used to think he was an asshole ever since he jumped on the cutting board during an Iron Chef battle against Chef Morimoto in 2000 (I was more offended when he yelled, ‘Raise the roof, yo!’ tbh) and he’s since been thrice-divorced, but I kinda like assholes ๐Ÿคช

I used to watch him on Throwdown, and now I watch him on Beat Bobby Flay, Bobby’s Triple Threat and BBQ Brawl. He’s still an asshole, but he’s an asshole who can cook ๐Ÿ˜œ

I made Bobby Flay’s Creamed Green Chili Rice with Crispy Baked Chicken Thighs. It turned out amazing even though I had to consult my friend who cooks all the time ๐Ÿ˜…

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Update: I got the stamp of approval from Pammie, Dennis, and my sister’s brother-in-law, Paul, who dropped by for dinner. They finished the rice! I’m finally redeemed from when Pammie and her husband said my adobo was too salty two years ago. Their hurtful comments still keep me up at night ๐Ÿ˜…

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The Cookie Corner.
Sunday, August 25, 2024

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Pammie is back from Hawaii, and she brought me back my favorite s’mores cookie from The Cookie Corner ๐Ÿช

Let Joey Eat.
Sunday, August 25, 2024

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Let it be known that I’m officially on the prowl for a man named ‘Joey’ ๐Ÿ˜

Pork BBQ Silog.
Saturday, August 24, 2024

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Leftover Chinese food? Put an egg on it.

Yes, I ate it with Datu Puti Spiced Vinegar, and yes, I’m Filipino as fuck.

Handy.
Thursday, August 22, 2024

DIY Mid-Century Modern Side Table

DIY side table

DIY mid-century modern coffee table

Iโ€™m handy as fuck!

My dad isnโ€™t handy at all, so Iโ€™ve always built my own furniture and put shit together myself.

article caliper box

One time, I got this Article Caliper Shelf delivered to my apartment in LA. It was huge! I had to piece it out in the lobby, because the box wouldnโ€™t fit in the elevator and I live on the third floor. Several of my neighbors offered to help, but I declined them all. As much as I wouldโ€™ve loved the assistance, I hate being mansplained even more ๐Ÿ˜… Plus, I wanted them to just think of me as โ€˜the nice, quiet girl in 332โ€™ and Iโ€™ve seen putting furniture together test too many relationships!

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It was worth it in the end, though. Itโ€™s one of my favorite pieces in my studio.

Pammie got a stand-up desk while I was in Spain, so I couldnโ€™t put it together for her. She said it took her five days. When Shi found out, she was like, โ€œDennis didnโ€™t help you?!โ€ Apparently, itโ€™s Shiโ€™s husbandโ€™s job to do that kind of shit. But my sisterโ€™s husband is even less handy than she is, if you can believe it. Even though I donโ€™t need a man to build furniture for me, I can’t imagine being married to someone who isn’t good with their hands ๐Ÿ˜

All that to say, my sister ordered new mattresses and theyโ€™ve been sitting in her living room for weeks. Theyโ€™re those adjustable ones where each side can sit up or lie down, so she also bought new bed frames that are adjustable. She has to break down her old bed frame and mattress and remove it, so she can put the new bed in her room. They were gonna get rid of their old mattress, but decided to keep it and put it in the guest bedroom where I sleep. I currently sleep on the full bed that came with the house (my sister got the model home). My feet hang over the end of the bed and I can literally feel every spring in the mattress ๐Ÿฅด My sisterโ€™s old bed is memory foam and king-sized, so all my sleep-related problems would be solved ๐Ÿ˜…

Pammie hired the community handyman to break down her old bed and set up her new one, but he got sick the day he was supposed to come, then she came back from Vegas with Covid when he was rescheduled to come, and now she and her husband are vacationing in Hawaii.

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Partly because I wanted to do something nice for my sister, but mostly because Iโ€™m tired of sleeping on this god awful bed, I broke down her old bed frame, set it back up in the guest room, and set up her new bed up in her room.

This memory foam cali king is nice, but I miss sleeping in my own bed. I have a nice pillow top dream cloud mattress at home, and a bed frame the delivery guys from CB2 assembled in less than 10 minutes.

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I also set up Pammieโ€™s Ring Video Doorbell that’s been collecting dust in her closet for 2 years. I’m only the best sister there ever was ๐Ÿ˜Œ

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I wanted it to be a surprise when she came back from Hawaii, but I didn’t know where she kept the Ring or where the tools were to disassemble the bed. I was like, ‘Do you know where the 3/16-inch short arm hex key is? Also, what is a short arm hex key?’ ๐Ÿ˜†

I’m babka tired now, though… The first and only time I made babka, it turned out sooo good. But I didn’t realize how time consuming it was going to be (the dough has to rest and rise twice!), so I didn’t start till 11 at night. I was up at 3 in the morning tired as fuck and near tears (just kiddingโ€”I was openly sobbing). So whenever I’m exhausted now, I just say I’m ‘babka’ tired and Pammie knows I’m not fucking around ๐Ÿ˜ด

Anyway, I just doordashed a pizza, so I’m gonna eat it and sleep for a gabillion years โœŒ๐Ÿป

Swim.
Thursday, August 22, 2024
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A good way to insult me is to say I look darker LOL, and I have never once been mistaken for a local in Hawaii. I’m too fair-skinned and much too loud ๐Ÿ˜… (my Cali vernacular screams tourist vibes).

Also, I should clarify that I only got drunk in Christine’s pool because she and her husband were there watching the kids. I don’t drink when I’m watching children (mostly because people never leave their kids with me).

Actual footage of me babysitting:

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Timeline.
Tuesday, August 20, 2024

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I’ve dated and been with guys during this timeline, but no one I’d call my boyfriend and def no one I’d marry, have kids with or divorce ๐Ÿ˜…

Oh, well. I’m just here for the drama ๐Ÿ˜œ

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Blue Supermoon.
Monday, August 19, 2024

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Ever since I repotted our coin plant, most of the leaves have fallen out and it has been slowly dying. My sister texted me this photo of this luscious coin plant at her hotel in Hawaii, and it’s a full moon tonight, so I’m charging my crystals on the rooftop and put the coin plant next to it so it can receive its energy LOL.

Full moon, do your thing โœจ

Update:

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Sweet.
Monday, August 19, 2024

furikake chex mix

chocolate chip cookies

Cinnamon rolls, furikake chex mix, and chocolate chip cookies, oh my ๐Ÿ’›

It would’ve been my grandma’s 93rd birthday this weekend, so we had a potluck at the cemetery. She would’ve loved these treats I brought. She was diabetic and always sneaking sweets ๐Ÿ˜†

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From the last birthday we celebrated in 2020 with grandma ๐Ÿ’›

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What, your family doesn’t celebrate dead people’s birthdays with food at the graveyard? ๐Ÿ˜œ

My favorite video ever ๐Ÿฅน

Happy heavenly birthday, Queen! ๐Ÿฅณ

Doggy.
Saturday, August 17, 2024

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Dear Shirley May,

Today I walked to Mcdonald’s to get my steps in and say hi to all my dog friends, made cookies for my grandma’s party tomorrow, drove by myself (for the first time since the stroke and didn’t kill anybody!) to Christine’s club pool, and went swimming with her, Francis and the kids. They brought beer and seltzers, and I was way too drunk to drive home, so Christine drove my car home while Francis followed, all the while Dylan was screaming in the backseat, ‘Thank you for the cookies, Auntie Mayan!!!’

So… a typical pre-stroke Saturday ๐Ÿ˜œ

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Secret.
Saturday, August 17, 2024

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You have a secret lover for five years and no one ever lets you forget it ๐Ÿ˜…

My dog friends:

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My sister and her husband are vacationing in Hawaii for the week. Partly because I didn’t want to schlep all my work shit to my parents’ house (I have to bring my gigantic work-issued desktop, because IT won’t let us access the server from our personal laptops anymore), but mostly because I’m a grown ass woman who doesn’t need supervision, I’m staying at my sister’s house by myself.

No secret lovers here! But I will be walking around in my chonies ๐Ÿ˜œ

Vintage.
Tuesday, August 13, 2024

vintage earrings

I was looking for stuff for my Halloween costume, and I saw these earrings on Etsy. One of the highlights was ‘Vintage from the 1980s’ ๐Ÿ˜ฒ

The 1980s are vintage?! Am I old? (Don’t answer that).

Humor.
Monday, August 12, 2024
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People think I’m hilarious, IDK why I’m single ยฏ\_(ใƒ„)_/ยฏ

Cool Wrap.
Monday, August 12, 2024

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When I was trying to eat ‘healthy’ before, I’d order a wrap from Chick-Fil-A, but still get a side of waffle fries and wash it down with a large sweet tea ๐Ÿ˜… Nowadays, I don’t drink drinks with calories (unless it’s alcohol or iced coffee, so no soda or juice).

Chick-Fil-A sells their Avocado Lime Dressing in stores, so I made the wrap at home in a Carb Balance Tortilla and it was sooo good ๐Ÿ‘Œ๐Ÿป

Disaster.
Monday, August 12, 2024

earthquake

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Two natural disasters in one day? I’m ready โœŒ๐Ÿป

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Demons.
Sunday, August 11, 2024

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We watched It Ends With Us at the theater, and I didn’t read the book or watch the trailer beforehand, but Justin Baldoni directed and starred in it, and I’ll watch anything he’s in. If you don’t know who Justin Baldoni is, he was Raf in Jane the Virgin and the love of my life.

I’m just gonna leave this here ๐Ÿ˜

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This movie def made me cry, but Christine was crying throughout the entire movie, even the parts that weren’t sad LOL. She was already crying before the movie started when they showed the trailer for We Live In Time. To be fair, I also cried during that trailer.

Christine loves Justin Baldoni, too, so I asked if she’s seen Five Feet Apart, another movie Justin directed but did not star in, and I sobbed through in 2019. She found it streaming on Prime, watched it alone at home, and has been crying all day ๐Ÿ˜…

La Sabrosita.
Sunday, August 11, 2024

Brunch with the besties (@ La Sabrosita)

When Jessie suggested this restaurant, we thought it was at the mall across the street. I’ve been practicing driving, so Pammie had me drive to the mall, but it was closer than we thought. We could’ve walked there ๐Ÿ˜†

I should’ve walked because I ordered a mimosa flight thinking I would share it with the table, but Jessie and Pammie had cafe de olla and Christine drank all day yesterday and is done for the weekend (or possibly forever), so I had to polish off the mimosa flight by myself ๐Ÿ˜…

Active.
Saturday, August 10, 2024

This StepBet challenge is finally over. In 6 weeks, Iโ€™ve walked 162 miles and won $11.56 ๐Ÿ˜† The number of steps I had to do increased by 2% every week, which I didnโ€™t think was a lot when I signed up, but man, am I bad at math ๐Ÿ˜… 2% of thousands of steps is a lot!

When I was walking back from Vons last week, someone kept honking at me as I crossed the intersection. It was my right of way (I always use the crosswalk because people always blow through stop lights hereโ€”Iโ€™ve almost gotten hit!), so it wasnโ€™t because I was crossing when I wasnโ€™t supposed to. A ton of people I know live in this area (including an ex), but I feel like they wouldโ€™ve texted me after if it was someone I knew. I wasnโ€™t wearing anything cute (just my Michael Myers shirt, black leggings, and a Padres hat), so it wasnโ€™t a catcall (and if it was, I donโ€™t respond to such advances LOL). I just turned up my Deftones playlist in my earbuds and sipped on my Starbucks iced green tea and went on my way. So if you see me walking around and think I’m ignoring you, I am ๐Ÿ˜œ

Breakfast Poutine.
Saturday, August 10, 2024

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Poutine, but make it breakfast โœŒ๐Ÿป

HIchmey Nga’chuq.
Saturday, August 10, 2024

Shi read that I was in a mood on my blog, so she offered to come down and walk around the neighborhood with me this morning! She never fails to lift my spirits ๐Ÿ’›

I haven’t seen Shi in a couple months. We were all supposed to go to lunch when I came back from Spain, but I got Covid. We rescheduled to last weekend, but Pammie had Covid ๐Ÿ˜ท This was long overdue!

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Of course she drove down at an ungodly hour while her kids were still sleeping so I was up earlier than I wake up for work ๐Ÿ˜…

klingon star trek band shirt

Me: What in the death metal band is this shirt?
Shi: They’re Klingons ๐Ÿ––๐Ÿป

Sometimes I forget how much of a Trekkie this b is ๐Ÿคฃ She got this shirt at a Star Trek pop-up at Comic-Con one year.

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I can’t wake up this early on a Saturday and get my steps in without rewarding myself with an iced Mexican mocha (@ Casa de Otay)

Everlong.
Thursday, August 8, 2024

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Hello
I’ve waited here for you
Everlong

The last time I saw the Foo Fighters was a couple years ago at Innings Fest just a month before their drummer died. Jessie asked me if I wanted her extra tickets, but I’ve been in a mood. If I would’ve known she had a suite, I would’ve snapped out of my mood real quick ๐Ÿ˜œ

Succulent.
Wednesday, August 7, 2024

succulent chinese meal

Jack Karlson has died, and we’re having a succulent Chinese meal from Mandarin Beijing in his honor ๐Ÿ˜†

Princess Cookie.
Wednesday, August 7, 2024

chocolate chip cookies

As it turns out, nobody wants holiday cookies in the middle of summer, so I made some regular chocolate chip cookies ๐Ÿ˜… I followed this recipe and I canโ€™t stop eating them. The sea salt and chocolate combo is *chefโ€™s kiss* ๐Ÿช

Spaghetti Squash Casserole.
Sunday, August 4, 2024

spaghetti squash casserole with meat

Spaghetti squash casserole to counteract all the sugar and carbs I’ve been eating lately. Is that how it works?

Bliss.
Saturday, August 3, 2024

cranberry bliss cookies

Itโ€™s not the season for cranberry bliss, but itโ€™s ant season, so Pammie made me clean out the cupboards because those little fuckers were getting into everything. I had all the accoutrements for the cranberry bliss cookies I never made last Christmas, and the craisins expire next month, so I made some holiday cookies in the height of summer ๐ŸŽ„โ˜€๏ธ

Basic.
Thursday, August 1, 2024

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It’s already August, which means it’s spooky season, but it’s also PSL season. Basic white girls love the pumpkin spice latte from Starbucks, but I’m just a basic Asian girl, so I’m more excited for the return of their pumpkin cream cheese muffins. I found a copycat recipe, and they turned out sooo good.

Next up, Starbucks’ Apple Croissant!

Tots.
Monday, July 29, 2024

chili cheese tots

stepbet power day

On power days, we eat chili cheese tots โœŒ๐Ÿผ

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Fine.
Monday, July 29, 2024

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I woke up late this morning and missed the cutoff for McDonald’s breakfast (I still walked over there to get my steps in and get iced coffee since it’s available all day), my sister came back from Vegas and tested positive for covid, my sunflower sprout died while I was away this weekend, and I just found a big ass bug in my room. I think it’s a cricket, but IDK how it got in here since I’m on the third floor, there’s no food in here, no trash, and my windows have been closed for weeks because my sister keeps the A/C at a cool 68ยฐ.

Mondays, amirite? ๐Ÿ˜…

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Update:  I tried to do the humane thing and trapped the bug in a jar and let him outside, but he 127 hour‘d himself in the jar and is now hopping around outside with one leg.

I’m scared he’s gonna somehow find his way back into my air-conditioned room and jump on me while I’m sleeping.

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Pawty.
Sunday, July 28, 2024

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I went to a party yesterday, and spent most of my time with this sweet boy. Heโ€™s 14-years-old, scared of stairs because he slipped and fell down some last year, and somebody spilled spaghetti on his fur at the party ๐Ÿคฃ

Ring.
Saturday, July 27, 2024

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Whenever I see someone my age with facial piercings, I’m like, ‘Is that what I look like?’ ๐Ÿ˜ณ

When I was younger, I thought I’d love things forever (as evident by the glow-in-the-dark stars still on the ceiling of my old bedroom at my parents’ house that I stuck up there with permanent adhesive). I used to have my tongue pierced, but only took my tongue ring out after I had my lip pierced in my early 20s. I was in the Mcdonald’s drive-thru during covid, and I briefly pulled down my mask, and the guy taking my order made eyes at me and was all, ‘I really like your lip ring.’ I pinned him with a look and was like, ‘This piercing is older than you, kid.’ ๐Ÿ‘ต๐Ÿป In unrelated news, I’m still single. I seem to only get hit on by seedy tow truck drivers and kids who work at Mcdonald’s and were born after I graduated high school ๐Ÿ˜…

I would take the lip ring out, but I don’t think the hole will close. I got my ears pierced when I was a baby, and I hardly ever wear earrings, yet the holes are still there. I’d like to have a plastic surgeon remove the scar tissue and sew the lip ring hole up. It shouldn’t be too hard to find a good plastic surgeon in LA ๐Ÿ˜œ

R.I.P. Francis.
Saturday, July 27, 2024

(via @francisandmaggie)

My favorite instagram cat died and I am unwell ๐Ÿ˜ฟ

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Chel sent me this post earlier this morning and then I sent her the same post when I saw it closer to the afternoon. I never got a notification that she sent me the same post because I have my โ€˜do not disturbโ€™ on at such an unholy hour ๐Ÿ˜…

The Worst.
Friday, July 26, 2024

I waited
And waited
Man, am I the greatest
God, I hate it
All my love and patience
Unappreciated

Cremated.
Thursday, July 25, 2024

hot cremated

My sister and her husband are in Vegas right now, and I stayed behind in SD, partly because I wasnโ€™t invited LOL, partly because theyโ€™re there celebrating my exโ€™s ex-girlfriendโ€™s birthday (sheโ€™s married to my sisterโ€™s husbandโ€™s childhood friend now), but mostly because itโ€™s hot enough to melt crayons over there ๐Ÿ˜…

Win-Win.
Wednesday, July 24, 2024

padres free fries

stepbet

I walked my ass to Mcdonald’s and got my steps in, got free fries, and the Padres won??? Win-win.

Please, Please, Please.
Tuesday, July 23, 2024

And we could live so happily
If no one knows that you’re with me
I’m just kidding, but really, really, really
Please, please, please don’t prove I’m right

I hate that I like this song.

Girls Just Wanna Have Fun is one of my favorite 80s movies (only behind Beetlejuice). No wonder I like this song so much!

Justified.
Monday, July 22, 2024

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dog and baby

Jessie’s looking for a nanny and they must be flat-chested, unattractive, located in San Diego, and good with dogs (in that order) ๐Ÿ˜†

you

Also, they filmed You down the street from my apartment in LA. I stopped watching after the second season because it was getting too far-fetched and crazy. I’d rather watch true crime ๐Ÿ˜†

Sunday Funday.
Sunday, July 21, 2024

Sundays are for swimming and seltzers โœŒ๐Ÿป

Sprout.
Sunday, July 21, 2024

This sprout be sprouting ๐ŸŒฑ

Wild.
Saturday, July 20, 2024

I woke up and broke my glasses (I always fall asleep with my glasses on, and the metal hinge finally snapped this morning), so I ordered another of the same pair, but it takes a couple weeks to make. I walked to Vons in this hot ass weather to get my steps in and decided to reward myself with a venti iced unsweetened green tea, but the Starbucks inside Vons was out of green tea. We were supposed to celebrate Christine’s husband’s birthday tonight downtown at Basic, but Pammie’s been seeing a chiro and doing PT and she threw out her back, so instead I’m in bed watching old Bones reruns, wearing my prescription sunglasses at night like an asshole, and migrating my old work Mac to the new Mac they sent me. Another wild Saturday night in!

It’s also a full moon tonight. Do with that information what you will ๐Ÿ˜œ

Update: Biden has dropped out of the presidential race and Tender Greens filed for bankruptcy ๐Ÿ˜ฌ

I Knew.
Saturday, July 20, 2024
bones tv - i knew gif
bones tv - i knew gif

๐Ÿ’”

Outage.
Friday, July 19, 2024

(via @theintrovertedattorney)

wfh setup

I’m Team Apple (I have a work-issued Mac Studio Desktop, a personal Macbook Pro laptop, an iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch), but I’ve never been more envious of PC users before today ๐Ÿ˜…

Some of Us.
Friday, July 19, 2024

starsailor – Some of Us

My wandering soul
Found solace at last
I wanted to know
How long it would last

Blue Merle – Every Ship Must Sail Away

Oh, change is in the airAnd you wear it oh so wellI asked you if you caredIf you care, I couldn’t tell

Josรฉ Gonzรกlez – Heartbeats

One night of magic rush
The start a simple touch
One night to push and scream
And then relief

Novo Amor – Faux

Shown
You swoon in your lace run
Brooding, a quilt tongue
Pining me

When I don’t have Food Network or ID on while I work, I’ve been watching old Bones episodes because they’re always showing it on BBC America and WeTV for some reason. They also have a channel called ‘ALF‘ that only shows old episodes of Alf 24/7 LOL. I used to watch Bones when it was on nearly two decades ago. I forgot how much I loved all the sad music ๐Ÿ–ค

Breakfast Burrito.
Thursday, July 18, 2024

My favorite breakfast burrito in SD is from this place by my old apartment in La Mesa called Super Oscarโ€™s. I recently found out they closed down and turned into a Better Buzz Coffee, which Iโ€™m not mad about, because I love that place. Iโ€™ll take SD Mexican food over LA Mexican food any day. My favorite place by me in Redondo to get a breakfast burrito is Phannyโ€™s. When I asked for hot sauce, though, they gave me a dang Tapatio packet. -1 star for their lack of homemade hot sauce, but 4/5 stars for this view, though ๐Ÿ˜

phanny's redondo beach breakfast burrito

Anyway, I recreated my favorite breakfast burrito from Super Oscarโ€™s with tater tots, eggs, ham, cheddar, and turkey bacon, all wrapped in a carb balance tortilla. What has become of my life?

Pool.
Wednesday, July 17, 2024

Welp, there goes my evening plans! LOL JK.

My sister finally picked up the key to their community pool. You would think a sign like this wouldn’t be necessary, but despite all the dog parks, ‘clean up after your dog’ signs, free dog waste stations, and trash bins on every corner, people still let their dogs shit all around this neighborhood.

Pammie used to take a trash grabber and trash bag with us on our walks, and fill it up in one go. I was like, ‘You should bring three bags: one for trash, one for recyclables, and one for compost.’ She was like, ‘I’m not trying to fix all the world’s problems.’ ๐Ÿคฃ

More recently, we were on another walk, and I could hear this kid having a tantrum behind us. I turned around to give him a death glare LOL and saw a whole ass family (parents and three kids) in swimwear. We were walking back from the grocery store, so we had to drop off the groceries at the house before continuing our walk. While walking past the community pool, we saw the same family outside the gate, and the dad was trying to reach over the gate and open the door without a key, but he couldn’t do it. The kid who was throwing a tantrum earlier starts crying again because he can’t go swimming. Pammie nods at my lanyard of keys and was like, ‘You have the pool key. Want to let them in?’ I was like, ‘Not on my watch!’ ๐Ÿ˜…

My sister pays a ridiculous monthly HOA fee (half my rent!), and access to the community pool is an included privilege. I also take pictures of cars illegally parked in red zones and houses with decorations still up well after the holiday. ‘What are you gonna do with those?’ she and her husband asks. ‘Keep them on my phone in case I need a reason to report them to the HOA.’ ‘You don’t even live here!’ ๐Ÿคฃ

Farmhouse.
Tuesday, July 16, 2024

One of my absolute favorite breakfast sandwiches is the Farmhouse Egg Sandwich from Einstein Bros. Bagels, only second to the Bacon, Eggs -n- Cheese at Eggslut. I’m p serious about breakfast, I even bought a Bacon, Eggs -n- Cheese shirt in Bone Thugs -n- Harmony Old English the last time I ate there:

I only have it when Iโ€™m flying out of Terminal 1 at SD Airport, or when I pay the additional expanded range fee to have it doordashed to my sisterโ€™s house. I looked up the ingredients, and thought, โ€˜I could make that.โ€™

Einsteinโ€™s sells some of their shmears in tubs, but not the kind that goes on this particular sando (country pepper). I sub’d Whipped Garlic & Herb Philadelphia Cream Cheese. I also used uncured turkey bacon instead of real bacon because thatโ€™s what I had on hand. I always get my Farmhouse on a jalapeรฑo cheddar bagel instead of the default cheesy hash brown bagel, because I like a little spice in my life.

It turned out amazing, and I will def be making it again!

Hawk Tuah.
Monday, July 15, 2024

There was an assassination attempt on Trump over the weekend, and I thought, ‘How is this only the first time someone tried to kill him?’ I also thought of this quote from The Wire:

How did that kid shoot him and miss? Lee Harvey Oswald was able to assassinate JFK while he was in a moving car.

Also, in unrelated news, I saw this shirt at the mall:

IYKYK ๐Ÿ˜†

StepBet.
Sunday, July 14, 2024

I just completed my first StepBet challenge.

(306 total players – 264 eligible players) x ($10 buy-in) = $420. $420/264 eligible players = $1.59 LOL

I may have won less than $2, but the health benefits are priceless ๐Ÿ˜†

StepBet allows you to participate in 3 challenges at a time, so I’m doing 2 other challenges that are a bit longer (6 weeks) and the pots are much higher ($94,000 total). Hopefully, I’ll win more than $2 ๐Ÿ˜œ

Sunflower.
Saturday, July 13, 2024

I always get sparklers for my holiday gift bags from TOPS Malibu, and I always buy a ridiculous amount because I refuse to pay extra for shipping LOL. They always send a free surprise gift with their orders, and this last order came with a small pouch of sunflower seeds.

They remind me of the gorgeous sunflower fields I saw in the countryside in Spain:

I planted one of the sunflower seeds and this little sprout grew ๐ŸŒฑ It’s supposed to mature in 3-4 months! ๐Ÿ˜†๐ŸŒป

Birds of a Feather.
Thursday, July 11, 2024

I want you to stay
‘Til I’m in the grave
‘Til I rot away, dead and buried
‘Til I’m in the casket you carry

Obsessed with this song.

I once went to a Billie Eilish show in 2018 when she was only 16 before all the Grammy awards. 16-year-old artists have 16-year-old fans, though, and my ears are still ringing 6 years later from all her young fans screaming. I vowed to never see her live again, but I like to listen to this song while I’m getting my steps in (if I’m not listening to my twerkout playlist).

We Live In Time.
Wednesday, July 10, 2024

Mega Simone – Hit Me Where The Heart Is

I’ll be who you want to
Baby please make me feel
Hit me where the heart is, let me know
What the best part is, I should grow

๐Ÿ’”

Surf ‘n’ Turf.
Tuesday, July 9, 2024

I once ordered ‘carne asada chips’ at the taco shop near my apartment in LA, and the cashier was like, ‘You mean, steak nachos?’ What in the gringo ass taco shop?

Another time at the same taco shop, I had called in my order for pick up. I went there and there was no parking. I waited 5 minutes for a space, and this guy swoops in and takes my spot. I was so hangry, I parked behind him and blocked his ass in and stormed inside. We were stuck in line together, and he apologized for taking my spot. I said I was just picking up an order and leaving, so he’d be able to leave later. I took my food, walked back to my car and released the breath I didn’t know I was holding in. People have been murdered for less in LA! Let alone carne asada chips ๐Ÿ˜…

Sometimes I have to remind myself, ‘Youโ€™re in your forties now. You need to calm the fuck down.’ After that incident, I started doordashing my carne asada chips, and now I’m making them at home! ๐Ÿ˜†

BBQ Brawl.
Monday, July 8, 2024

I’ll just be here from 9-10pm on Mondays for the next 2 months โœŒ๐Ÿผ

Update: Logan Sandoval (winner of Barbecue Showdown, owner of ZEF BBQ in LA, and love of my life) is a contestant on this new season of BBQ Brawl, and my ass is wide awake now!

Unfinished Beef.
Sunday, July 7, 2024

I’ll be at Petco Park at the Harry Potter Padres Theme Game that day, but I’ll be wearing my ‘Let Joey Eat’ shirt seeing how many bacon-wrapped hot dogs I can eat from Randy Jones Grill (is it still a contest if youโ€™re the only one participating?) โœŠ๐Ÿป๐ŸŒญ

Summerween.
Saturday, July 6, 2024

Leftover 4th of July sangria in a skeleton cup because Summerween.

Coincidentally, this is also how I prep for a BJ ๐Ÿคฃ

Chili Cheese Fries.
Friday, July 5, 2024

I was watching DDD earlier and they featured Mrs. Potato. I had a sudden craving for chili cheese fries, which I used to doordash all the time in LA. ‘Where do they make good chili cheese fries down here?’ I asked Pammie, and she was like, ‘IDK… Wienerschnitzel?’ LOL. I’m not a food snob (JK, I totally am). I just instacarted all the accoutrements, and made it my damn self! (I also had a Power Day and did over 10K steps today. Get off me.)

‘Murica.
Thursday, July 4, 2024

nathan's hot dog eating contest

Patrick Bertoletti won the mustard belt, but only because Joey Chestnut was banned from competing in Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest this year.

let joey chestnut eat shirt

I stand behind Joey ๐Ÿ˜†

rooftop bbq

Views and ‘cue โœŒ๐Ÿป

You can’t spell ‘sausage’ without ‘USA’ ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ

schitt's creek wine label gif   schitt's creek wine label gif
schitt's creek wine label gif   schitt's creek wine label gif

FYI I prefer white wine if I’m drinking it by itself, but I’ll drink red or white if it’s in sangria. Also, I’m strictly dickly ๐Ÿ˜…

strawberry lemonade sangria

Strawberry Lemonade White Sangria (from thegirlinspired)

  • 2 – 750 ml bottles of sauvignon blanc
  • 1 liter club soda
  • 6 ounces frozen pink lemonade concentrate (ยฝ can)
  • ยฝ cup simple syrup (1:1 ratio sugar/water)
  • 1 lemon washed and sliced for garnish
  • 2 cups fresh strawberries sliced
  • 1 pint fresh raspberries gently rinsed

s'mores

fireworks

Villain.
Wednesday, July 3, 2024

spiritual af

My Spiritual AF card of the day says, ‘Revenge is wack and petty and gives you wrinkles.’  Well, Asian don’t raisin, and my nightly skincare routine keeps me young, so I may be wack and petty, but at least I have no wrinkles ๐Ÿ˜œ

Swag.
Wednesday, July 3, 2024

4th of july goodie bag

You a bad girl and your friends bad too
We got the swag sauce, she drippin’ swagu

I saw Beyoncรฉ perform this song at Dodger Stadium and lasers came out of her eyes. It was almost as cool as what’s in these swag bags! ๐Ÿ˜œ

Happy 4th! ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ

Spooky Season.
Tuesday, July 2, 2024

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I was at the post office earlier this week mailing 4th of July goodie packages to a couple of my friends who don’t live in SD, and I mused to myself, ‘What’s the next holiday?’ Pammie’s like, ‘Labor Day. Remember we have that Harry Potter Padres Theme Game that night?’ ‘I meant the next holiday I make gift bags for. Ooh, Halloween!’

Just 3 more months, y’all ๐Ÿ˜ˆ๐Ÿ’€๐ŸŽƒ๐Ÿ•ท

StepBet.
Monday, July 1, 2024

stepbet mini mover

My doc appointment with the hematologist last week went well. I donโ€™t have cancer ๐Ÿ˜ฎโ€๐Ÿ’จ He said that the normal range for white blood cells is 4.5Kโ€“11K and mine has been consistently 12K the past year, but everything else was normal, so heโ€™s not concerned. He said it looks like there were some abnormalities in my T-cells, but that would only concern him if my other numbers were low and they werenโ€™t, so he just wants to see me in 6 months to make sure my numbers are the same.

He was like, ‘Any questions for me?’ and my mom was like โ€˜How old are you?โ€™ LOL he looked hella young. He was Asian and maybe in his 20s or 30s. He also said his babyface can be attributed to his skincare routine ๐Ÿ˜†

He was asking me a bunch of health questions and then he was like, ‘So what do you like to do in your free time?’ and I was like, ‘Uhh go to concerts,’ and my mom was like, ‘She just saw Justin Timberlake. Twice!’ and he was like, ‘Before his DUI or after???’ Don’t judge me ๐Ÿ˜‘

The only bad news I got that day was when I stepped on the scale in the doctor’s office, and found out I gained a few. I’m still skinnier than I was when I had the stroke, but I’m straying further away from my ‘DMV weight‘ LOL, and I’m sure my primary care physician will have words about it when I see her in a few months.

My friend knows how competitive I am, so she suggested I try this StepBet app. I joined this mini 2-week challenge to start out. The buy-in was only $10, and if you complete the challenge, you split the pot. Over 300 people have joined this challenge, so the pot is $3,000+. Nothing motivates me more than winning, so I might as well make some money while reaping the health benefits ๐Ÿ˜œ

Rawdog.
Friday, June 28, 2024

rawdog

In my day (LOL), โ€˜rawdoggingโ€™ meant something completely different and way nastier ๐Ÿ˜… Fucking Gen Z and their jargon. I donโ€™t even โ€˜rawdogโ€™ on a 45-minute flight to Vegas. In fact, we take bets on whether or not weโ€™ll even get refreshments on such a short flight. Sometimes the flight attendants claim โ€˜turbulenceโ€™ and say they need to remain seated for the duration of our flight and canโ€™t do beverage service. I always get an iced coffee and bottled water after TSA, no matter how short the flight is, because this bitch is always thirsty ๐Ÿ˜…

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