Author Archives: Tina
Gung Hay Fat Choy!
Prior to moving to San Francisco, I’d only seen the Chinese New Year Parade once. After moving here, I saw it maybe 3 or 4 more times. For the majority of the past 10 years, it either rained or was too cold the night of the parade. In addition, an early arrival to stake out … Continue reading
It’s Here – Musical Monday!
Buckle up those seatbelts, kiddies. Musical Monday is here at last! Today we’re gonna’ channel a little contemporary Hawaiian music. This is one of my favorite songs that is currently being played on Hawaiian radio stations. Plus, the lead singer is related to my second cousin on her father’s side, which means he’s distantly related … Continue reading
Sunday Night Music for Gazing at the Stars
I know it’s not Musical Monday yet, but I couldn’t resist. Your eyelids are getting VERY heavy… “Asian Lights” – Mandrave & Miyagi
For My Grandmother
My cousin was E-mailing me the other day about my Grandma Savilla (an aunt to her), a “Renaissance woman,” as she described her, of 100% sturdy German stock (the mother of my stepfather). She could do everything – bake, sew, cook, clean, cut & polish stones, do embroidery, crochet, make jewelry, sing, play guitar, play … Continue reading
Singles Appreciation Day (a.k.a. Valentine’s Day to Couples)
When you think of Valentine’s Day, do you envision cherubs, harps playing, clouds, pink hearts, red roses & boxes of candy? Or does it fill you with dread? For those of us who are currently “under appreciated romantically,” shall we say, you don’t need a significant other to enjoy what is known to us as … Continue reading
Happily Cost Effective
I don’t know about you, but I like to budget as much as possible. In other words, I prefer to shop at warehouse or discount-type places for food (CostCo, Target & Trader Joe’s), go for drinks at Happy Hour, see a matinee rather than paying full-price for a movie, take my own snacks to a … Continue reading
Work-Appointed Travel Agent
Apparently, I’m the office travel agent when it comes to Paris. Over the last 2 weeks, I’ve had 3 people ask me for information in regards to Paris – hotels, places to eat, things to see, what they should budget per day, what the weather might be like at certain times of the year, etc. … Continue reading
Minor Annoyances, Petty Grievances & Chinese Food
Minor Annoyances AND Petty Grievances While at the gym last night, I was reminded of several things that irritate me. Here they are: At the gym – I work out at 24 Hour Fitness, which is only a few blocks from my apartment. I once asked if they were actually open 24 hours. They replied … Continue reading