Florida and Dali? I never would've thought to put the two together. When I think of the Tampa Bay Area, it doesn't exactly conjure up thoughts of Spanish surrealism. … more
I know that I had previously said that I wasn't going to pick up the iPhone 4S, but after giving it some thought, I decided to go for it anyways. ...Because why not? I was eligible for … more
I got LASIK just a bit over two months ago and I cannot sing the praises of it enough. The gift of clear, unaided vision is probably one of the best gifts I've ever gotten for myself. … more
Death is always sad, but I've never been one to get too emotional over the death of a public figure. Someone who I didn't personally know. Someone who I had never met. However, … more
Not going to lie -- I'm slightly disappointed by Apple's "Let's Talk iPhone" keynote yesterday. After keeping us waiting since June of last year, I expected more out of the … more
My very trusty set of Ink'd earbuds finally gave out after nearly three years of use. That's three years of plane and train rides, workouts, runs and not to mention being tugged and pulled … more
I'm not typically a festival or street fair-goin' gal, but when there's this quality of food involved -- I'm more than willing to brave the crowd and wait in line to get my nom on! … more
13 miles (even though they said it was 11), 6 hours (even though they said it would take 3), 2,600 feet elevation (I wonder if they lied about that, too), 25 obstacle courses (everything felt like an … more
I ran my very first race last weekend, and a 10K at that! What’s more? I was the fastest girl in my age group! Although… after a hilarious string of unfortunate and random events, … more
A couple of weeks ago, I randomly cut my eye. As in my eyeball. I woke up one day, put on a contact, it started stinging, and I've been in glasses since. Now before you cringe, you … more
As a San Francisco Bay Area native, I've been hearing about the wonders of Pier 23 Cafe for years now. From the outdoor seating, to the view of the bay, the live music, the beer, and the food. … more
With the weather around here being so lovely lately, there's no better time to go shucking oysters at the source than now, so this past weekend, several of my friends and I went to shuck some of California's … more
One of my new years resolutions this year was to be healthier, which includes eating better. For the most part, I've been pretty health conscious for most of my life, but had just fallen off … more
This app is the shizzle and has saved me quite a few times. When I'm running out of gas while on the road and my old standby of Costco isn't nearby, this is the app that I consult. … more
During a recent trip to Vermont, an obligatory trip to the Ben & Jerry's Factory in Waterbury was necessary (check out my post of the tour), and therefore, the obligatory ordering of their infamous … more
When I think of Donald Trump's potential run for United States presidency in terms of pop culture, it's actually pretty awesome and hilarious. But when I think about it a real possibility … more
Cute -- one simple word that sums up this movie. From its storyline, to its characters and animation, Rio is just all around cute, and it's extra cool knowing that it's voiced by an all-star … more
A few months ago, a San Francisco Gilt City deal popped up with a pretty cool sounding deal -- a three course meal with custom created off-the-menu cocktail pairings at The Alembic, a bar in the Haight-Ashbury … more
As a non-skier tagging along on a ski trip to Stowe, Vermont, I had imagined that I'd be cozying up with a book by the fireplace or nursing a cocktail in a hot tub for most of the weekend while the … more
Travel fail doesn't even begin to describe my most recent ordeal and frustrations with American Airlines (and no, I'm not even accounting for that one time when my one hour layover turned into … more
This past weekend, UCLA poli sci undergrad Alexandra Wallace took it to Youtube to candidly express her sentiments about UCLA. What was she ranting about? Her inability to study in the library. … more
Poor, poor Charlie Sheen. What the heck happened this week? And why can't we stop watching? As a fan of his works, especially his now-on-hiatus hit comedy … more
This Valentine's Day, my Valentine and I decided to descend upon Bistro Liaison to add a little French twist to our V-Day. Located on Shattuck Avenue in between downtown Berkeley and the infamous … more
There are many reasons to be a fan of Chipotle. Let me count just a few of the ways... Their usage of fresh ingredients Their serving of Niman Ranch steak Their serving … more
Especially during new years! A couple of weeks prior to my trip to the East Coast, I was still undecided about whether I would pass through New York City or not during my stay, … more
This is a totally unsexy topic, but I am tackling it. I was introduced to laser hair removal in college by none other than my dear mother. She knew about my annoyance with … more
Not too long ago, it was way too easy to apply for credit cards. As soon as I turned 18, I was getting credit card offers left and right. They were coming to me through the mail all the time, … more
Unlike many Asian girls I know, I was not blessed with shiny, gorgeous, healthy hair. It may look okay in photos sometimes, but it really didn't feel amazing the bulk of the time. It was … more
Not to brag or anything, but my mashed sweet potatoes are pretty bomb diggity! Holiday side dishes and desserts are my specialty, so it's no wonder my family puts me in charge of them every … more
As both a Google and an Apple fangirl, it broke my heart to see both companies at odds over the Google Voice iPhone app for more than a year (and by heartbroken, I mostly mean that I was annoyed at having … more
As a fan of James Beswick's (@jbeswick) first book, Getting Productive With Google Apps, I asked him to keep me posted on his latest writing projects. ...And keep me posted he did! I expected … more
If you're ever in San Francisco (or are lucky enough to live within its vicinity like yours truly!), then you must visit Suppenkuche in Hayes Valley. Especially when it's Oktoberfest. … more
When you walk into someone's home, isn't it nice to be warmly greeted? Well, same concept applies in your Community on Lunch. When somebody joins your community, it's nice to give … more
If you've ever dreamt of giving upper management and your clients the ultimate f-you and causing a major stir as you quit, well then, one brazen man lived out many people's wildest fantasies earlier … more
"Life's hard...but it doesn't have to taste bad" is the motto of salsa maker (and dancer!) Josue Cano, aka @captain on Lunch. With a motto like that, I just knew that I had to … more
I don't often make my way to the movie theater, but as a lifelong Pixar fan and in particular, of the Toy Story series, I just had to make my way out to watch the third installment on the big screen. … more
The highly anticipated iPhone iOS 4.0 was released today and as an iPhone and overall Apple fan, I set out to download and install it right when it was released at 10 AM PST. Luckily, I have an … more
MaKenzie Myers is everyone's stereotypical beauty queen from hell. She's a self-professed princess with absolutely no self-control or self-awareness, as well as complete disregard for those … more
Whether we recognize it or not, as gas prices, maintenance fees, insurance, and cost of owning a personal vehicle rise, people around the world are looking into the future and noticing a need for the … more