Saturday, March 12, 2011

Tiramisu & Rocky Road Pops!

THANK YOU Starbucks for your Tribute Days!!

Well, I didn't make it to Starbucks until past 5pm on Thursday ~ But on Friday I ordered a Cafe Mocha then tried the Tiramisu Pops ~ YUMMY!!



On Saturday ... ordered Cafe Mocha again and tried the Rocky Road Pops ~ which I think tasted much better!!



Someone in front of me declined the free "Petite Treat" ... so she turned around and asked us if we wanted hers ... ARGH ... I wanted to say YES!! I wanted to try the Birthday Cake Pop!! Just felt embarrassed ... no one else took her up on her offer.

Friday, March 11, 2011

The Adjustment Bureau



Ok. I had no intention of watching this movie until i saw a commercial with reviews stating that it was a romantic movie.

Really? I thought this was more of a sci-fi.

So I decided to watch it. Now I'm glad that I saw that commercial. But was that by "chance" ... or was it a group of individuals that made my remote control stop at a particular channel so I could see the commercial??

Hmm. Something to think about.

I was pleasantly surprised. I liked it a whole lot. It reminded me of an old Twilight Zone episode: A Matter Of Minutes. I remember loving the idea that there is some kind of supernatural aspect of "time".

"I knew I left my keys here somewhere"

Anyways. It was a romantic movie. I loved the scene where the bureau was talking about how Elise and David keep getting pulled away from each other and somehow they belong together, thats why they still keep finding each other.

Romantic, huh.

Thursday, March 10, 2011

Starbucks Tribute Days



I don't know if I'll make it today, but I'm going for sure on Friday and Saturday!!

Wednesday, March 02, 2011

The King's Speech



I wish I watched this movie before the Oscars!!

I'm happy that it won. I thought The Social Network was a good movie, but I think that because it was about Facebook, people were hoping that it will win.

I had wanted Jeff Bridges to win Best Actor because he was wonderful in True Grit. Now that I saw this movie, Colin Firth really deserved the win.

Congratulations to Tom Hooper also!! I'm glad that he won Best Directing...I still wish Ben Affleck was nominated though.

Can't wait to buy this on DVD.

Monday, February 21, 2011

The Town



This movie was amazing!! I really wished I saw it when it was out in the theatres, but I'm so glad my friend let me borrow the dvd!

Ben Affleck you were robbed of a "Best Director" nomination for the Oscars! This movie should also have been one of the nominees for "Best Picture"!!

Sunday, February 20, 2011

The Social Network



I just watched The Social Network and I am in awe of how Mark Zuckerberg became a billionaire in just a couple of years!

I'm just really upset about how the Winklevoss twins sued Mark regarding him stealing their idea!! I mean Harvard Connection would have been just another Friendster and MySpace but exlusive to only Harvard peeps. That was the "idea"
he stole from them!?!?!

Could people from Friendster and MySpace sue them for their idea of Harvard Connection??

I just hate how people just want to sue and sue and sue! Greedy, greedy, greedy!

A guy who makes a nice chair doesn't owe money to everyone who has ever built a chair.

I really wonder if Mark Zuckerberg felt that way:
The Winklevoss aren't suing me for intellectual property theft. They're suing me because for the first time in their lives, the world didn't work the way it was supposed to for them

Mark Zuckerberg made Facebook what it is.

Monday, February 14, 2011

Birthday Dinner

It's another February 14th and I'm 36 today!!

As usual ... restaurants were really busy!! My sister and niece took me to California Pizza Kitchen ~





Sunday, February 13, 2011

Tuesday, February 08, 2011

No Strings Attached



I'm really glad this was a "free" movie!!

For some reason, I just didn't really care for the characters and how the story progessed and how things ended up ~

Wednesday, February 02, 2011

True Grit



I really liked this movie!! Now I understand why it was nominated for soo many categories.

Sunday, January 30, 2011

The Oscar Hosts



I'm not too sure how I feel about the both of them hosting ~ hopefully it works out fine.

Saturday, January 29, 2011

Watching and Visualizing The Dream Home



Last night I was watching House Hunters, it was already 11:00pm and I was ready for sleep ... then ... HGTV aired an the 2011 HGTV Dream Home episode!!

What a coincidence!

The house is beautiful! I really can visualize it as a vacation home for the winter. Or just HOME in general.

Everyone worked on it really hard.

Friday, January 28, 2011

77 Million Today!!

Dear Universe!!

Today is the day our dreams will come true.

Everyone at work is hopeful and have plans to take care of our families and friends. We ask you that this group of 18 people can help our loved ones.

We THANK YOU in advance!!

Thursday, January 27, 2011

In Need Of New Glasses!!

I really need new glasses!!

So far, KAISER does not have anything in stock that I'm interested in. So much for using my 20% coverage on the frames & lenses.

SEARS OPTICAL had nothing I was intersted in.

Only LENSCRAFTERS had something I liked.

Frame Shape: Cat Eye / Color: Tortoise

It's $139.95 ~ sale $124.99 ~ possible 30% Off on lens & frames. The price of my lenses could be high ... i know that at KAISER it's usually at $150 ... but if I can't find anything any place else, I might as well get a $300 worth glasses.

Wednesday, January 26, 2011

Stuff Around The House

Just saw a rerun of Modern Family tonight. On this episode, Gloria can't find her keys and Jay tells her it should be hanging on their key holder .. shaped like a key. How I love it!!

Tuesday, January 25, 2011

Another Karmann Ghia Sighting!


I was waiting for the bus at Downtown Burbank and I saw it!

Someone in Burbank was driving a Gold/Yellow Karmann Ghia ... its a sign ... I shall have one soon!!

Tuesday, January 18, 2011

Vacation Home In Stowe, Vermont








Cannot wait to have a vacation home in Vermont. By the looks of these pictures, the area is beautiful.

Saturday, January 15, 2011

I'm Gold !!!



Yay!! I got my GOLD card from Starbucks!!

HGTV 2011 Dream Home

It's another year again!! Will enter daily!



























Friday, January 14, 2011

Thirty Six

I'm going to be 36 in ONE month!!

I feel really old.

Monday, January 10, 2011

Karmann Ghia Sighting

There's a light blue VW Karmann Ghia parked one block from work. I think The Universe knew that it would make my day!! Imagine, walking to the library and seeing that car parked close by.

It's a sign. I thought of the car. The car appeared.

Times like this I wish I had camera (or had a cell phone with camera) with me.

Saturday, January 08, 2011

I Want Real Estate

The Tudor House has been OFF THE MARKET for ahwile. I still walk around the neighborhood from time to time. There is a particular house in the same block that I thought was somewhat charming.

That house is FOR SALE now!!

Could this be a sign. The reason why I couldn't "get" the other houses. This house is basically a couple of houses down from the Tudor. I feel my heart smiling at the possibility.


Friday, January 07, 2011

Volkswagon Lover: Part 3

I found these old VW Cabrio print ads...I really believe that I can get them...one day...soon....it will happen.



Thursday, January 06, 2011

Volkswagon Lover: Part 2

I think that when Can't Buy Me Love first came out, I wanted to get a VW Cabrio.

I know that there are "sleeker" versions of the Cabriolet, but I really liked the 1986 version.







I'm still hoping to get one some day

Wednesday, January 05, 2011

Volkswagen Lover

I was watching Pretty In Pink the other night and just noticed the car that Molly Ringwald was driving.

I want this car!




Tuesday, January 04, 2011

Mega Millions Is BIG!!!

Dear Universe!!

It's a big one tonight!!

$355 Million!! And it might get BIGGER!!

I'll help my family
I'll help my friends
I'll donate to charity

Monday, January 03, 2011

Train Ride To Buena Park

Since tomorrow is a day off for me, I decided to take the Metrolink from Union Station to Buena Park.

I'm always paranoid that I'll take the wrong train. Today, about 10 minutes before the train was to leave, the conductor announed that we will leave in 10 minutes and started to list the destinations.

About three people realized they were on the wrong train.

I had placed my bag on the chair next to me and saw people passing by looking for seats. Since it might be a full train, I decided to move my bag and place it on the ground.

I should have done that earlier!!

Some weird guy asked me if he could sit next to me. I said yes. He apologized that he strongly smelled of cigarettes. I said it was alright. When the train started to move, I started to text my brother that I was on my way. Weird guy told me that he had lost his cell phone and asked if he could borrow mine. I said it was prepaid and was only for texting. Then he asked the person on another row if he can borrow his. That person made him borrow his cell phone...which was a bad decision:

1. His phone conversation lasted almost 10 minutes
2. He told the person he was talking to that the sheriff had his phone
3. He didn't know where he was staying for the night

Anyways, weird guy gave back the cell phone. Then started to talk to me. I just kept smiling, giving short answers. He then tells me that he'll just find another seat (YAY) since he was a "talker"!!

He asked the Cell guy if he could borrow his phone again. Cell guy asked him if he'll make it a short conversation. Weird guy decided he didn't need the cell phone anymore.

Then he walked away.

Sunday, January 02, 2011

First Sunday

Yay!!

I made it to mass toady!! I know I should go to church more often, but since I've had Sundays off, its the only day that I could actually sleep in. But that's no excuse. There is multiple mass times throughout the day, so I knew I could go to one that wasn't that early or too late!

I felt at peace. I can do this every Sunday.

Saturday, January 01, 2011

Happy New Year!!

So whats my resolution this year??

To be happier!
To read more!
To write more!
To exercise more!

Wednesday, December 29, 2010

100+ Books in 2011



I failed my 2010 goal!!

Now im hoping for the best for 2011.

Tuesday, December 28, 2010

Imagine What $1 Will Do

Dear Universe,

Please let tonight be my lucky night!!

$200 Million will help me...and soo many of my friends & family!!

Let these numbers be the numbers drawn

2~19~7~5~28 Mega 14

4~11~10~19~38 Mega 9

I shall also put in an extra $1 for a Quick Pick!

THANK YOU UNIVERSE!!!

Saturday, December 18, 2010

Friday, December 17, 2010

12 Days Of Giveaways: Day 12

Dear Universe,

Please let this last day be the day. But If you want me to win ALL 12 days, I be fine with that too.

1. VIZIO 42" 3D LED LCD HDTV
2. VIZIO Full HD 3D Rechargeable Glasses
3. VIZIO 3D Blue-Ray Player
4. VIZIO 5.1 Surround Sound Home Theatre w/Wireless Subwoofer
5. VIZIO Surround Sound Stereo Bluetooth Headphones w/Built In Mic
6. Wii with Tony Hawk "Shred" Software & Board Controller
7. UNIVERSAL Blu-Ray DVD Bundle
8. WB Blu-Ray Bundle

Thursday, December 16, 2010

12 Days Of Giveaways: Day 11

Today Universe! Today Please!

1. Macy's $150 Gift Card
2. Everlon Diamond Knot Pendant & Everlon Button Stud Earrings
3. Flip HD Video Camera
4. Samsonite Spinner 26" Suitcase
5. 2 Roundtrip Orbitz Tickets

Wednesday, December 15, 2010

12 Days Of Giveaways: Day 10

Today will be the day!!!

1. $100 Gift Card Amazon Denim Shop
2. TomTom Go GPS
3. Portia De Rossi "Unbearable Lightness"
4. Amazon Kindle
5. Panasonic HD Camcorder
6. Calphalon Cookware
7. Sony Playstation / Rock Band 3

Tuesday, December 14, 2010

12 Days Of Giveaways: Day 9

Will try and try and try!

1. $500 Best Buy Gift Card
2. Sony Bloggie Touch HD Camcorder
3. Beats Headphones
4. iHome Docking Stereo System
5. Samsung Galaxy Tablet

Harry Potter And The Deathly Hallows: P1



Today was free movie day!!

I had 200 points on my AMC Movie Rewards account, so I was able to have a "Free Movie Night" ~

1. Free Movie Ticket
2. Free Popcorn
3. Free Soda

I wanted to wait to use the ticket to watch this movie in IMAX. It's been awhile since I've read this book, but I remember that there really wasn't much action and more story. And thats how the movie went.

I liked it. Some people might think it was kind of slow paced, but I liked it. I can't wait for Part 2.

Monday, December 13, 2010

12 Days Of Giveaways: Day 8

Will today be the day?? Im hoping!!

1. $1000 Sears Gift Card
2. Band Hero / Guitar Hero
3. Kodak Easy Share Camera
4. Epson All-In-One Printer
5. $250 Craftsman tool set

Saturday, December 11, 2010

Strip Me

Because I can't get this song out of my head since watching "Morning Glory"

Friday, December 10, 2010

12 Days Of Giveaways: Day 7

Still hopeful! Today Maybe!

1. 20th Century Fox DVD Set (75-films/$500 Value)
2. Justin Bieber Headphones "JustBeats"
3. iTunes Beatles Gift Card (All 13 Albums)
4. Springfree Trampoline ($1700 Value)
5. $200 Visa RightCliq Gift Card
6. Wii & uDraw

Thursday, December 09, 2010

12 Days Of Giveaways: Day 6

Today Maybe!!

1. REI Camping Equipment ($550 Value)
2. $300 ACE Hardware Gift Card
3. $200 Lady Footlocker Gift Card
4. $450 Target Gift Card
5. Paul Frank Cruiser Bike

Wednesday, December 08, 2010

Morning Glory



It's been awhile since we've gone to a movie and today everyone finally had free time. Since some of our friends liked this movie, we decided to watch it. Half of us wanted to see Harry Potter, the other half wanted to see Tangled.

This was a wonderful choice!!

Great acting...and great writing!!

And I love, love, love the Natasha Bedingfield song that played at the end of the movie..."Strip Me"...had stayed again to read the credits.

12 Days Of Giveaways: Day 5

Please, Please, Please, let it be today!!

1. $150 Starbucks Gift Card
2. FUL Rolling Backpack
3. HP Camcorder
4. $500 Shutterfly Gift Card
5. Magellan GPS
6. 3-Day/2-Night Cosmopolitan Las Vegas

Tuesday, December 07, 2010

12 Days Of Giveaways: Day 4

Still being hopeful!

1. $100 AMEX Gift Card
2. Kiehls Skin Care Gift Box
3. Simon G Ring ($760 value)
4. Michele Tahitian Jelly Bean Watch
5. BORDERS "Cruz" Reading Tablet

Monday, December 06, 2010

12 Days Of Giveaways: Day 3

Still no luck! Maybe Today!!

1. $200 QVC Gift Card
2. Samsung 12.2 MP / 3X Optical Zoom / Digital Camera with Dual Screen
3. Kodak 8x10 Negative & Photo Battery Operated Scanner
4. Toshiba Blu-ray Disk Player
5. Toshiba 18.5 inch 720p LCD HDTV with DVD
6. Roku with 2-year Netflix Supscription

Sunday, December 05, 2010

Last Christmas

Something happened last year that really ticked me off. I really wish I could forget it but a voice inside my head keeps telling me that it happened for a reason and that it should have opened my mind about "such and such" ~

No I haven't forgotten.

Which is sad. I think I'm a person that forgives. However, I don't forget. Maybe I don't really forgive as much as I think I do.

But I think this reason of "such and such" really deals with trust of some sorts. I can't trust "such and such" anymore ~ I've become a person that really doesn't care much about this and that.

So I've come to a decision.

I don't think I'm a terrible person for feeling this way. But I need to feel some level of trust for "such and such" ~ since what will be the whole point ~ I don't want to be fake, two-faced, untrusting.

I've made up my mind.

Saturday, December 04, 2010

Tree Card Holder

I've just received a card from one of my friends and was soo happy! This is one of my favorite things about this time of the year.

Holiday Greetings!

A couple of years ago, someone gave me a tree card holder. My studio is really small, so I've never bought a Christmas tree, this was the closets thing for me to have. Even if its on my desk.

I love displaying the cards I receive! But lately, the past years, less cards are being sent...and they are replaced with emails and e-cards. Something that would be tacky looking on the tree.

I'm the person that sends out cards to family and close friends...but now I have to just settle on the email.

Friday, December 03, 2010

12 Days Of Giveaways: Day 2

Crossing My Fingers Again for today:

1) Herman Miller Setu Desk Chair
2) $250 Cost Plus World Market Gift Card
3) The Pampered Chef Bamboo Knife Block Set
4) Vitamix 5200
5) NEATO XV-11 All Floor Vaccum System
6) LOOXCIE Wearable Bluetooth Camcorder System
7) SAMSUNG Galaxy S Vibrant Phone w/3 months T-Mobile Service

Thursday, December 02, 2010

Ellen's 12 Days Of Giveaways!!



Today is DAY ONE!! Crossing My Fingers!!

1. Kinect for Xbox 360
2. Barnes & Noble "Nook" Readers Tablet
3. iHome Charging Station
4. HP Envy 100 All-In-One Printer
5. Nikon Coolpix S80 Digital Camera
6. Logitech Revue ~ Camera with Google TV

Wednesday, December 01, 2010

It's December

I can't believe that it is already December!!!

I really wish I did more with everything & anything. Now all I have to look forward to is how this last month will be and actually doing something BIG for 2011.