My mom recently visited me for two weeks in May. I know, some folks think two weeks is a really, really, long time. But it went by like a flash and we had fun sightseeing and eating. Parents have that weird sixth sense that some… Read More »Mom’s Visit to the District
Each year I make THE most decadent cake for Derek’s birthday – German Chocolate Cake. Now this cake is definitely a labor of love. It takes a whole day to make because of the various steps – baking the cake, making the filing, and making… Read More »German Chocolate Cake
Let’s talk about food. By now you know that I love to travel, eat, and cook. Growing up, I have countless memories of me sitting at the kitchen table with my family and watching them prepare food – cutting vegetables, brining meats, stirring pots of… Read More »A bit of home
Let me tell you, my friend Crystal is AMAZING. I love her (like totally love her) and deeply cherish our friendship – which is filled with milk tea, lavender bacon ice cream, and a Korean bbq obsession. When Hung told me he was going to… Read More »A Vegas Wedding
“Well you only need the light when it’s burning low Only miss the sun when it starts to snow Only know you love her when you let her go.” “Only know you’ve been high when you’re feeling low Only hate the road when you’re missin’… Read More »Let Her Go
Happy Lunar New Year! I love that I can say that for the next several days. Even though my family is Filipino and heavily influenced by Spaniard customs, we still received red envelopes on Lunar New Year and celebrated with feasts upon feasts of food.… Read More »Wooden Horse & Super Bowl
Hi guys! My class has raised over $6,000 for WeLead. That’s pretty remarkable, but I know we couldn’t have done it without you. Yes, you! Over the past few months I asked friends and family to donate and you did! From the bottom of my… Read More »Make You Feel My Love
Hi guys! I’ve passed the next $100 mark!!! Whoo hoo. First and foremost, I want to thank my friends and family who donated in the past few weeks since I started. All of their generosity, support, and love means so much to me, and I… Read More »Cups (When I’m Gone)
Each year I have problems planning my birthday. Problems because I don’t know what to do, I don’t know who will be around, and I don’t like feeling old. I’m also cursed to have my birthday lie the week after Thanksgiving. Especially if Thanksgiving falls… Read More »My Brilliant Birthday
Hi guys! I’ve passed the next $100 mark!!! Yay! PLUS I’m just $30 shy from the next $100. Whoo hoo. Happy dance time. A special thank you to my friends and family who have donated so far. Your support means a lot to me, and… Read More »My Funny Valentine