happy weekend (:

This is the weekend before Valentine's Day. Any special plans? I know there are lots of people who celebrate the loving day before and after the 14th to avoid the crowds and the notoriously bad service and inflated prices. As for me, I will be making a romantic (or not so romantic) dinner for two on the day of and then celebrating at Brasserie Beck later in the week.

Hope you guys have a wonderful day with that someone special or a joyous celebration with all your single friends (:


From Love: Bridal Fashion Inspiration

♥ Axis Maps - beautiful typographic maps of u.s. cities
♥ Liu Bolin - an ingenious artist that blends himself into any surrounding
♥ I Am Baker - creative and visually stunning baking recipes
♥ The Poverty Line - a man's attempt to visually show the means of the chinese poverty line
♥ Closet Visit - allows insight into women's wardrobes, closets, and homes

Internet Woes.

My mom is the handy "man" around the house. My dad knows as much as a koala bear when it comes to anything with technology. My mom only knows slightly more. Thus, I was not surprised that after several days of getting almost NO internet service, I went downstairs to find that my mom had rerouted the wireless router to our phone router.

Insert long sigh.

So expect more frequent posts now that I can get online again.

Happy Weekend!

The weather is freezing this weekend, although it is nothing compared to the chill Chicago is currently experiencing. Regardless, I am refusing to venture outside unless absolutely necessary - and yes outside includes any place other than underneath the covers of my bed.


From Jak & Jil

♥ Paris vs New York - ingenious stills juxtaposing parisienne and new york lifestyles
♥ Fuck Yeah Asian/Pacific Islander History - dedicated to spreading the history of APIs
♥ Food Gawker - easily accessible food porn
♥ Once Wed - features elegant weddings & photography
♥ Cupcakes and Cashmere - food porn and fashion eye candy rolled into one

The Shore.

My friend told me yesterday to get a hobby. How sad is that? I guess I seem really bored all the time.

I only know how to do a short list of things with my free time: search the internet for blogs, watch shows/movies, read books, and listen to music. I have added considerably to the number of blogs I follow, I have not found any books worth reading recently, and music is so blah right now. So I decided to give in and watch the complete first season of the Jersey Shore. (Please don't tell me that this does not count as picking up a hobby.)

...And I'm not going to lie. It's kinda amazing so far - although this may be too soon to judge since I am just finishing up episode 3.

Suppose I will keep you posted as to how I end up liking the whole season and that will determine whether I will venture forth in the series. We shall see.

New Directions?

I met up with one of my friends today after months of no contact. We had an all girls day, starting with lunch and ending with a Whole Foods run (with a slew of other activities/errands in between). But what I found really interesting was that she said I should change my blog to be more food orientated. Apparently my food experiences in the DMV are exciting for her, a more recent important from the Midwest.

I guess I am considering this option. What do you think?

Happy Weekend!

This weekend, I will be going to see my dad in a community performance while I dread the start of one last class pre-pharmacy school. What is everyone up to? Anything fun and delightful? I will leave you with some links to peruse.


From moonlightcity

♥ To My Wife - a man's musings to his future hypothetical wife
♥ One Day, One Movie - snapshots of pivotal moments in a movie
♥ I Can Read - a word-centric blog
♥ The Man Repeller - a woman's guide to turning guys off through fashion choices
♥ WhoWhatWear guest editor - fashionable celebs dish on what items they recommend
♥ Ming Makes Cupcakes - delicious, gourmet baked good recipes

Snow Again

When I woke up with snowfall over the weekend, I was afraid all my fun, wondrous (no, not really) plans would be put on hold. Of course it stopped snowing almost immediately. Since then, the weathermen have been drilling the number of inches we're supposed to be getting in tonight's winter weather downpour. It's finally starting to look like a winter wonderland outside.

I spoke with one of my coworkers about a month ago about last year's blizzards. Even with 10+ inches of snow accumulation, they were expected to open the store and work. Yep, this is the life of retail. So, as I dream about an adult snow day tomorrow, the chances of that happening are less than the chances we'll get the 4 inches they keep preaching....That doesn't mean I won't keep my heads in the clouds tonight though (: