Monthly Archives: August 2014
The Monks’ Magical Mystery Tattoo
My latest research on Thailand has led me to (possibly/probably) my next tattoo. I’ve been thinking about my next tattoo for awhile now, even before reading about these magical ones. I am doubly superstitious, coming from both an Asian and a Pacific Islander background, so getting one of these tattoos seems almost more fitting than … Continue reading
My Budgeting is Failing and I’ve Barely Begun
Every year I supposedly have a budget. Every year it doesn’t quite go as planned. In about 10 days I’m off to New Orleans. My plans are to stuff my face with as much fried, spicy food as possible, as well as downing multiple drinks and seeing some live music. New Orleans has things like … Continue reading
Out in the Country (Sort of)
Last Sunday I ventured out to Golden Gate Park for the afternoon. I can’t even remember the last time I was there – maybe for the Outside Lands Festival in 2008. The occasion for this visit was the Second Annual Aloha Poly Festival being held in the Hall of Flowers. Beings it was only the … Continue reading
Put Your Hands On Me
Yesterday morning was my second, gulp, mammogram. The first one was back in 2011, after much hounding from both my regular doctor and my gynecologist. To be honest, the first physical experience wasn’t as bad as anticipated, but the psychological effects were enormous because I was called back for more X-rays! It turned out to … Continue reading