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Another Non-Traditional Thanksgiving

My friend from L.A. and I met up in Las Vegas for Thanksgiving again.  We both stayed at The Venetian.  I arrived on Wednesday morning; she arrived around noon.  Although The Venetian gave me early check-in, they put me in the Venezia Tower for the first time.  The room was perfectly fine, had I not … Continue reading »

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So Much For Sleeping In!

My plans to sleep in on Sunday were dashed by the neighboring roosters.  A few roosters crowing in the morning is always to be expected, but the fighting cocks in the compound next door seemed to be going extra crazy!  Since they wouldn’t allow me to sleep in, then perhaps lounging by the pool would … Continue reading »

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Homeward Bound

Although N. didn’t have time to make breakfast for me on Sunday, he still stopped off to pick something up for me to eat.  As in the old days together, he always takes excellent care of me (and everyone else). We took a cab to Chinatown in search of the silk Chinese “sleeping” pants.  Chinatown … Continue reading »

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Headless Buddhas

On Saturday morning, N. once again brought me breakfast, which he’d made at home.  After I’d eaten, we decided to go to Chatuchak Market (also known as JJ Market) first, then head out of town to Ayuthaya.  I was excited to finally see both of them. Chatuchak is huge, with both an outside and an … Continue reading »

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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 »

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The Three C’s – Cinema, Crime & Concerts

The week before last I was made aware of the CAAMFest (i.e. Center for Asian-American Media Film Festival) via something posted on Facebook.  I thought I knew about most of the film festivals that take place in San Francisco, but had never heard of this one.  I checked out the schedule since it started the … Continue reading »

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Size Me Up

Hoi An is famous for shoe makers and tailors. Although I was fully aware of this before the trip, the sheer amount one sees within a couple of blocks is overwhelming. Nevertheless, I made it a point to get up early on Monday morning to get started on the task at hand. My first stop … Continue reading »

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Second Day at Treasure Island

Our second day at Treasure Island has come to an end.  Actually, we ended it by going for drinks at Panta Rei in North Beach!  Today was even windier than yesterday, which was quite annoying.  The views were still great, the food trucks were better than most, but people don’t really spend money there.  Everyone … Continue reading »

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Views from Treasure Island Today

After attending someone’s birthday party at Mayes Oyster House last night and getting to bed around 1:00 a.m., 5:30 a.m. came FAR too soon this morning.  My friend picked me up, we loaded up the car and headed off to Treasure Island.  For the most part, it was a nice day weather-wise, only getting windy … Continue reading »

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Treasure Island

This is a little self promotion.  Tomorrow and Sunday I’ll be at the Treasure Island Flea Market selling my wares at Booth #275.  If you have need of a few things from Bali, Malaysia or Hawaii, stop on by.  If not, come by to say “hello” and let me know that you read my blog! … Continue reading »

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