Party in My Mouth

Last night my lovely sister and her husband threw a little shindig to warm their new home, celebrate her  29th, annddd for bonus points a pre-pre party for superbowl Sunday. I came a bit earlier to help cook the amazing menu my sister had prepared for the party. Tapas, tapas, and more tapas. One of the best parties I have ever been to. There was endless sangria being poured from pitchers, an amazing plate of cheeses, small plates of food that makes your mouth do a little happy dance, and empanadas! Such good times.

Didn't have a chance to take that many pictures, but here is one before the food was devoured.
The menu consisted of:
bacon wrapped dates stuffed with blue cheese
albodinga (meat balls)
potato bravas
bruschetta with crostini
garlic shrimp
cheeses
charcuterie
empanadas

drools. Can't wait to see what my sister has in store for the next gathering. Thanks sista you rock!

Happy Superbowl Sunday everyone!

Currently reading...

Stories I Only Tell My Friends by Rob Lowe. I cannot put this book down! I can't tell you how many nights that I lose myself into this book to realize it's past 3AM and I have to wake up in a couple of hours for class. But in my opinion it's so worth it. Rob Lowe and his amazing stories has made me a true believer that some people were just born to do something. It's possible that one might realize their true calling at a young age and work really hard as they grow up to make that dream into reality. Or maybe, just maybe they were lucky enough to meet someone who will ultimately change their life forever. Either way having that belief, dream, vision, yearning to be the greatest you can be is a magical feeling. I'm still in the midst of figuring out what I am suppose to do with my life, but everyday I keep my eyes, and ears open for beautiful possibilities. I still strive to be the person I am suppose to be and I can say as the days go by the fire inside of me grows stronger and stronger. But all I know is right now,  this very moment, today,  I am where I'm suppose to be. Tomorrow? Who knows. Patience and believing is all I need.

Happy Saturday!

Stop and Stare

I spent the morning in my backyard trying to make a patch of dirt into garden worthy soil. Not easy my friend. While trying to do so something caught my attention. A beautiful flower growing amongst the very twigs of a tree that once grew nothing. I couldn't help but smile that something so beautiful was right under my nose. This makes me realize how important it is to just stop. Stop what your doing and just see the beauty that is basically everywhere. The sweet smell of freshly baked bread. The warmth of the sun shining down. The vivid red color of a ripe tomato. The list goes on...

Life is grand.

Hope your day is filled with happy sightings!

Sandwiches are still on my mind.

This morning might be the greatest morning of all. Why you ask? Well, I have stumbled across the most amazing thing I have ever seen. Like A M A ZING. A blog+book called Scanwiches. Scanwiches is a collection of pictures of sandwiches taken right before being devoured, which to me is the most beautiful sight ever. I DIE.

Anyways, hope your day is filled with amazing discoveries.. and SANDWICHES!

Cheers.

If you were stuck on a deserted island...

and can eat only one thing what would it be?
I hate to admit it but this is sort of an easy question for me. It would most definitely be...sandwiches!! I love me some sandwiches.
Which brings us to goal #2. Eat the yummiest, top notch sandwiches in California(for now and later the WORLD).
Here are some of the places I have been meaning to try, that I can think of on the top of my head.

1. Euro Pane Bakery Egg Salad Sandwich

2.  The Daily Dose Cafe, Farmer Sandwich

3. Ike's Place (SF)

4. Canter's Deli, Monte Cristo Sandwich

Drawing a blank...Any suggestions?

Wash Me Clean

A new year means a clean slate. Time to to make things right.

Watching all of my friends grow and become such incredible people has motivated me to do the same. Thank you to all of my friends and peers who live out your dreams everyday. I bet you don't know how much it affects me. So now that I have established to become a better person, I will post new goals, resolutions, and anything that I think is worthy to blog. Because hey, this is the happiness space right? Do whatever makes you happy. Seriously. Just do it!

(picture of my Holga borrowed by the great Mike C.)

Things I want to do more for 2012 and beyond:
1. Take more pictures. (Thanks Mike Chang you have inspired me!)

My New Years

Wine, pizza, games, laughter, music, COOKIES and good people. I couldn't have asked for a better way to start the new year. Happy New Years everyone!