Time’s Up!

So I wrote a ton of blog posts to publish while I was on vacation and now they are all up BUT I've not had time to create posts for all the awesomeness I collected while on my trip. Will start posting again soon after I get husband's new site up and running.

Pink, purple, and blue galaxy

Samsung Pay – yeah or nay?

I've had Samsung phones off and on since they started offering android models. They are great phones overall but lately their Pay platform has caused annoyances.

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Not Eating Meat and My Journey Back to Steaks

When I was a teenager, I stopped eating meat. I've never been much of a cook, but especially back then, I had no idea what went on in the kitchen. I'd never paid much attention.

Goblin Slayer Characters

Anime Fangirling: Goblin Slayer

There is a new trend in anime with new series based on light novels. Goblin Slayer is anime about an adventurer who only hunts goblins.

studio ghibli strain station

Japan Travel: Studio Ghibli Museum

Our visit to the Studio Ghibli Museum was a dream come true.

Lungs and Skeletons

Two Years Healthy

Two years ago today, I left Cedars-Sinai Hospital. I talked about it last year too, but I am so grateful for my health and all the people who took care of me.

Miyazaki's Clock in Ginza

Japan Travel: Ginza Clock Designed By Miyazaki

My first non-work related trip to Japan in 2009 was an amazing little biking tour of the city, including Ginza.

Little Tokyo Panorama

Kyoto Garden In Little Tokyo

Anyone who says Los Angeles is nothing but concrete with no greenery, hasn't visited the city. LA has tons of little parks and gardens tucked in all corners of town and downtown is no exception. In Little Tokyo, one of the hotels has a lovely Japanese inspired garden as part of the building. The location's … Continue reading Kyoto Garden In Little Tokyo

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Los Angeles Union Station

When my parents visited last year, we took them on a tour of Los Angeles based on the Amazon series, Bosch. One of the locations in the book and show is Union Station.

Japan Travel: Food portions

A really interesting discovery on our first trip to Japan, was about the food portions at various restaurants and convenience stores