LA Weekly 12/10-12/16
Introducing my LA Weekly Series, where after scouring my sources at the beginning of each week, I offer you Los Angeles folk options for in the coming week in terms of shopping, fun, food and other festivities. Now I know I’m already a day behind, but I had this revelation only yesterday so you’re gonna … Read more
Half-Asian in the Kitchen
Since moving to my new place, I’ve suddenly found myself behaving slightly more domestic than usual. Cooking has always been more of a chore than a hobby to me, but recently I’ve begun to realize how healthy, delicious, and frugal making my own meals can be. I grew up in a bi-racial household, with my … Read more
Lollapalooza in Pictures
I’ve gone to Lollapalooza five years running and each and every time is a completely unique experience. I’d count 2012 as the best one yet. Day One I wore a Nasty Gal floral crop shirt with DIY shredded high waisted denim shorts and harness boots. I accessorized with cocktail rings, a Rusted Revolution Holster handpiece, … Read more
The JFK Library Event!
While most people think the number 13 is unlucky, Boston College’s class of 2013 definitely does not. Why are we so special? We are the Sesquicentennial class, the 150th class to graduate from Boston College. That’s HUGE! So what do we do to recognize our notoriety? We celebrate, of course! This year, we we dined in … Read more
Coachella: The Arrival
After a quick LAX pickup our fre$h white Ford Escape and an IN-N-OUT excursion that was fitting of the name, we (along with pals Paulina and Celby) hit the road – windows down, snacks handy and Kanye‘s new jam “Mercy” blaring through the speakers. With pre-Coachella adrenaline rushing through our veins, us four newcomers to … Read more
Balena
This fantastic new restaurant only opened up two weeks ago in Chicago and I’m already obsessed. Balena is, for lack of a better phrase, freaking hotdamn DELICIOUS Italian food. I met my friend Jenny at Balena right after work during the Balena’s opening week. I had a harder time finding the restaurant than I expected, … Read more
The Açaí Bowl
My move to California has been eye-opening on many levels – geographically, culturally, socially and beyond. In my time here thus far, I’ve learned to experience and enjoy some aspects of the “Californian Lifestyle” that have now become my own - among them are the incorporation of certain foods. The California stereotype holds true on … Read more
WHAT THE F*CK SHOULD I MAKE FOR DINNER?
We’ve all been there…..standing before an open refrigerator, aimlessly trolling through grocery store aisles or simply zoning out in class or work while we ask ourselves that crucial question: “WHAT THE F*CK SHOULD I MAKE FOR DINNER?” Well my friends, I’ve found a solution to your dinner despair…..let me introduce to you WHAT THE F*CK SHOULD … Read more
We don’t just drool over fashion…
This week, I decided to be adventurous. I decided that I was going to branch out and get more creative in every aspect of my life, from my own personal style to the way I organize my closet. One of the ways this manifested itself is through my grocery shopping and cooking experiments. I’m determined … Read more
Good Eats: Wagamama
Just this year, while I was in the Prudential Center with some of my roommates, we were looking for a delicious lunch so that we could avoid once again eating food on campus. This was the first time I was ever introduced to Wagamama, a Japanese inspired ramen noodle bar. Ever since then I haven’t … Read more
