I thought that was a fitting name to this review since I haven't written in awhile and I miss you guys! Plus, it has to do with this fantastic movie about intersecting life paths, deja vu, and how … more
I'm incredibly sad to hear of Don Cornelius' death by gunshot wound to the head, apparently self-inflicted today, He helped put soul music on the map and introduced and influenced such artists … more
Usually when I fly, I fly Virgin America- they have it right on so many levels that I wish all airlines would use them as a business model. American Airlines should definitely take note. Why? Well, basically … more
For one of my Christmas presents, I received a ticket to Cirque du Soleil's The Immortal Tour based on the music of Michael Jackson, much like Cirque's Love is centered around the music of The … more
A friend of mine introduced me to this website/iApp by saying- it's really cool, it's a place where you can organize everything that you find on the web, like a cute pair of shoes or a great photo … more
In SF, the FiDi is often thought to be good for banking, corporate players, being close to Union Square and hotels. I never thought it'd be a great place to grab a drink but, Rickhouse has officially … more
That's the first thing Matt King (George Clooney) wants you to get into your head. King is a real estate lawyer that just happens to be the trustee of his family's 25 pristine Kaui estate who … more
When I had first heard of the Gilt City offer to volunteer at the Food Bank, I have to admit I was hesitant. I had never heard of having to pay to volunteer but, I had already agreed to do it. You should … more
Back in 2000, I fell in love with John Cusack's Rob and a couple of weeks ago, I fell deeply for Nick Hornby's Rob Gordon. I felt a kinship with both Robs, having had my heart broken, being a … more
Disclaimer: I've never had Vietnamese food before so I can't say I'm an expert. That being said, Fernando and I happened into Madame Tam's for Happy Hour on Tuesday and we loved every … more
This video first surfaced on my Facebook feed yesterday morning and was shared/liked over 1.2 million times on Facebook and at the time of this review, viewed … more
You know how you see those really bad movies late at night? The ones with little to no plot, horrible acting, mortifying scripts but, you just can't help yourself? You have to watch it. That's … more
Possible Spoilers Alert. I really enjoyed this film. I found it quite fascinating that the FBI had such a hard battle to get initiated into American government and that each new President wanted to fire … more
I've never been a big fan of Black Friday. Some people hear that and think.... OMGIHAVETOGOSOTHATICANBUYTHEPERFECTGIFTFORCHEAP! I think UUUUGGGGGHHHH. Who wants to fight/shove/push/trample people … more
On a rainy Thursday, I made a date with my Dad. I came across a Groupon for two tickets to San Jose Stage's rendition of Cabaret. I've never seen the film but, I'd heard enough about it to … more
I'm not the biggest fan of haunted mazes/places or freaky clowns or really anything to do with Halloween. This year we had our first Halloween party, I actually spent some money on a costume, and … more
In Time is a Sci Fi Robin Hood tale set in a futuristic looking 1960s. Time is money, literally and once everyone hits 25, their clocks start ticking down. Each person is given a year to live but, you … more
Amidst wannabe hippies, hipsters and DJs hanging out at Amoeba, tourists trying to recapture the Summer of Love only to get Whole Foods instead, and street kids with all sorts of creative signs, you'll … more
After 72 days, countless hours on E! Television, and a $10 million dollar wedding, Kim Kardashian filed for divorce from Kris Humphries earlier today, citing irreconcilable differences. This is the second … more
A friend of mine from Phoenix recently confessed that she had never been to nor seen the Golden Gate Bridge while we were discussing plans for her first day in the City. Well, that gave me a great idea. … more
On a recent trip to LA, I was out of a place to stay one night- long story short, I was working an event that didn't get out until 4a and by the time I got to my friend's house, he was passed … more
If you're a bookworm or Beat freak and in the North Beach neighborhood of San Francisco, there's only one place you're going to spend your afternoon, City Lights Bookstore, a favorite of Jack … more
Ever since the 70s when a decades long battle of the sexes for equality seemed to be reaching an end, women have felt the force to decide between having a successful career or raising a happy family. … more
After settling in at the Old World Inn, Nando and I decided to head out to the "adventurous palette" dining establishment that our innkeeper had suggested, those were her exact words. We took … more
When I reserved a room at the Old World Inn, in their special instruction comment area, I noted that this was our first romantic getaway since my husband and I got married in May. I added that it would … more
Carrie Bradshaw once referred to her oven as a place to store shoes. Though, I'm not half the shoe fan that Bradshaw is, before I lived with my husband, I wasn't really interested in cooking. … more
News of the World ended its 168-year reign of tabloid terror with its last issue published on July 10, 2011. Its end brought on by allegations reporters that worked for the company for a few years up … more
Rolling in the Deep, soul singer Adele's number one hit single off her sophmore album, 21 and her first number one song on US charts. It is so incredibly rare that a single enjoys such success on … more
I was setting up the playlist for my wedding ceremony when I realized that I didn't have an important song- the one for the Bridal Party to walk down the aisle to, "Ribbon In The Sky" by … more
With one more week to go until my May 15th nuptials, I find myself thinking that they should enter Wedding Brain into the DSM (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders). Side effects include: … more
The Spanish version of St. Patty's Day and Oktoberfest, right? We, Americans, love a holiday that gives us full permission to drink and have a good time. In fact, my friends have officially renamed … more
When I had first heard that Doug E. Fresh was coming to San Francisco, I told Nando- there is no way we're missing that show. Entering the impressive Yoshi's (review soon … more
This film is intense and you shouldn't go into it unless you have a box of Kleenex by your side and are ready to go into the darkest alleys of people's pain. Contrary to the title of this film, … more
Wow. Let this be the ultimate lesson to that old mantra: think before you speak. What an interesting glimpse into the celebrity spotlight and someone that seems at once bipolar, manic, abusive, comical, … more
Last weekend, I was in San Francisco for my bachelorette party and a few of the girls were going to stay until Monday. Instead of coming all the way down to Cupertino, we opted to stay in the City and … more
One rainy afternoon, @Nando1 and I embarked on one of the more enjoyable aspects of wedding planning, registering for gifts. We headed to Crate & Barrel at the Stanford Shopping Center in Palo Alto … more
Goapele is one of those artists that tend to stick with you. Do you ever hear a song and it just absolutely says everything that you wish you could say in that kind of angelic voice that you yourself … more
$1 Sake, $3 Sake Bombs, Free Miso Soup, and 15% off every sushi roll (yes, even the specialty rolls) makes Harumi the best Sushi Happy Hour in the South Bay Area. Mondays-Thursdays keep you happy all … more