Goodbye superficial supermarket food

{backyard- late winter 2011}


Late fall is here and my mom recently took a lot of pictures of the backyard. We are very big on organic food and love to grow our own food. So many of us only know food the supermarket way. Real food is much more different than what you get in supermarkets.

First off: the taste is more full body and juicier. Have you ever tried organic corns? The skins of the kernels are so thin and the juices just flow when you bite in to it.
Secondly: it looks a lot different. Organic lemon peels are thinner and edible. We like to soak the lemon in hot water and mix it with honey and after drinking it- i eat the peels.

Organic food is truly the way to go for healthy body. I also think it is a great way to detox. As we plant more vegetables in the garden, I will update my blog and share the pics with you!

hello luxury

{Half Moon Bay}

{back of Ritz Carlton in Half Moon Bay, Sat evening}

This weekend was stormy for me. Despite that- how can you not be in awe when you are in a majestic setting like that above?

I came here for my birthday and was fourtunate enough to dine at Navio. Simply put: amazing. The service was so attentive/ the food so well thought out/ the thoughts put behind the gestures/ and the breath taking view all around are too fabulous to describe. I would so recommend this place to anyone who wants to indulge in luxury and treat themselves to something romantic and luxurious. The Ritz will know how to take care of you.

I hope it wouldn't be so stormy this week.

happy birthday

{1/27/2011- night before my birthday- gift from my mom: red wine and dark chocolate}
{note: no makeup/ i do realize that this is not the most flattering picture of me/ i did consider putting up a more glam pic/ however- i think this picture really capture my moment of surprise and wonder/ i am not that cute anyways}

Happy Birthday to me.

Last night my mom surprised me with an early gift of red wine and dark chocolate! My fav!

I am grateful for my family and friends and good health I have. My gift for myself every year is an appt for a physical (along with dental wellness and eye exam) so that I can be sure that my body is well.

I have so much to be thankful for and am so blessed by Him in so many ways.

Today is going to be a good day.

hello breaks

{scenes from around my work place, milpitas, ca}
{fortunately for me, my work complex have very pedestrian friendly walk ways with groomed landscapes}

At around late morning, I take advantage of the morning rays by indulging myself in an brisk 20 min walk. Sometimes it is 15 min.

Benefits: vitamin D, morning sun rays are the best rays (according to my mom and grandma), promotes blood circulation that in turns promotes healthy heart and skin, & peacefulness.

You must must take time off from work to walk and get away from work and people. Studies show that these frequent breaks help your performance and consequently will help you make better decisions! Try it! It's easy!

hello peace of mind

{con pana}

Happy Wednesday!

It seems to me that lately I have been getting a lot of crtiques from a lot of people. A lot. Today was my tipping point and I had one of those, wanting to cry in your car moments.

To help remedy my mood- I went to my local cafe to have my favorite drink: con-pana. (espresso with whip cream) One of my favorite things to do is just go to a cafe, order a con pana and people watch- you find yourself getting lost in other people's conversation and taking in all the serenity around you. Because as much as you gripe over your issues- on a much larger scheme of things- it is not worth stressing over it. It's really not!

Also- my favorite TV shows that helps me unwind are: Everybody Loves Raymond, Seinfeld & Fraiser. You should try watching those shows too and sip on a con pana. Don't waste money crying over alcohol- it's just not cute.

hello good skin

Good evening.

A drink I like to make from time to time, is hot lemonade with honey. It is so good and very beneficial to your body!

I get bad congestion and my nose tends to get stuffy. To help relieve that- according to my Grandma- if you mix organic honey with hot water and drink that daily, it will help with the swelling inside the nasal and eventually clear it! It's true! Although it still gets stuffy from time to time- but that's because I need to drink it more often.

Other good side effects of this drink: it helps with your skin (honey and lemon have good properties to help rejuvenate and lighten the skin), it flushes bad oils, helps you feel full, and help whiten your teeth!

I prefer it hot- however you can also try it cold. I hope you also add this drink to your daily diet too.

good morning: breakfast blog

Good morning!

I drive about 30-40 min to work- 1 way! With that said, I practically live in my car. I despise rude drivers and reckless drivers. What is worse? Rude drivers or reckless drivers? >_<

Enough venting. I don't want this blog to be a forum for me to complain- this blog is much better than that and I don't want to bring any negative vibes to you.

While I was driving I couldn't help but think about my delicious pancakes waiting for me at work! I love Trader Joe and all the variety of foods that they offer. It is good!

Today I would like to present to you: TJ Danish Pancake. They are cute and round. Moreover, they are so easy to make- just put them in the microwave for 40 seconds. It comes frozen and 2 balls are enough for me. I like to drizzle honey over it but you can also sprinkle powder sugar or serve it with jam. It is so soft/ pancakey like and so good with coffee! I recommend you try it too.

goodbye bangs?

now...

1 year ago...

I have had bangs for almost ... 8 years! yikes! Bangs means to me: youth, beauty, and cuteness. I don't know if you notice- but I have a big forehead. My bangs hide my forehead and graze over my eyes making them look more sexy than it is.

However now that I am a working women- I feel it is time to retire them. Actually, my mom has been nagging me for years to grow them out. So finally I decided to do it. FINALLY.

However, from time to time, I like to look back on my old pictures and reminisce on my bang days. Do you think I should continue growing them out? Or am I too old for them?

good morning

I found a dollar today! I asked my colleague if it was his and he said no. I tried to give it to him, but he refused. So I am keeping it in my drawer for emergency.

This week is my birthday week! I am totally excited about it. So far, it seems like it is starting off pretty well. I look forward to more surprises this week may hold.

Happy Monday!

goodbye!

{from r to l}
My sister - me - my bf
I adore these people so much! muah muah muah

hello sunday!

Hello! My name is Anna and welcome to my blog!

I hope you enjoy reading it as much as I enjoy sharing it with you.

I started this blog because my bf suggested that I should start my own. Here you can see places I have been and get up to dates on the latest trends I enjoy following.

I love my family, my bf, food, fashion, travels, small towns, cute shops, shoes, bags, reality tv, and the people in my life.

Enjoy!