Billy Buttons and Dahlias

Over the weekend, I went to the Oakland Market and made two arrangements with white-pink-yellow Dahlias and Billy Buttons. I really enjoy the deep purple stems of the Dahlias. The Billy Buttons can make almost any arrangement lighthearted - yellow dots randomly placed. I still get overwhelmed whenever going to the Oakland Market as I get surrounded by many species in the freezing warehouse.

Note to self - trim the flowers to the opening of vessel.

O, Vacation

O, you've taught me to appreciate my life in the States, and taught me to think of others. It was good getting away after all...

"No man is an Island"

okay...I'm realizing that...

Waiting for Marti Rae

Can't help but feel impatient about a little space on Marti Rae. I really hope it works out. I keep envisioning myself reading the book "Charlie Chan is Dead" spread out on the hardwood floor. Thankfully, Peru is next week. Finally!

I'm Back

Went to Monterey with my family (minus Ben), it's been a good 7 years since I've done a day trip with the family. I love how my parents were so pleased the whole day even though the weather was just plain foggy, and dinner plans were different than expected.

I'm going to try to be a better blogger being that I don't even have a Facebook or a Twitter account. Apparently, I am okay being a web 2.0 hermit who does the occasional diary entry. Meanwhile, I am with Mister socialite web 2.o.

4.3.09

Personally, I hate loud mouthed female dogs who think they know everything - then again - maybe I should stop letting myself get stomped on.

Phil and I are really digging a small little duplex in Berkeley which only is about 1100 squarefeet and as duplexes go - -- each unit would clearly by less than 600 square feet. Live in one, rent one out? There's a thought...

A Small Entry Comeback

This sounds like a nice snack/breakfast that I read on a blog:

"plain yogurt with grapefruit in it (membrane removed)
honey stir all that up and sprinkle granola on top"

Will do. I've got an presumptive taste in my mouth - hope it lives up to the dream.

I bought exam materials again - now I have financial burden of completing the exam - in a year, I hope... Thank God the materials have not arrived...

I bought a long stemmed green spider mum all for $2 over the past weekend at Mint in Alameda. First of all, who's ever heard of a green flower? Second, there are way better than roses, way cheaper and last way longer!

Small comment I still think peonies rule especially now that I know that they can cost from $15 to $20 a stem...

The past weekend I rode my bike in Alameda three times and even felt like my 'core' was sore on Monday. Awesome! I'm getting bolder riding along side cars. Had some brunch with some peers from the past. They are the same yet we are so different. I think I am at peace.