Stability

 

 

Fried oysters and soft shell crab from Fuji's

Prom Dates genius creation: Davis roll with cream cheese.

Escape from New York Pesto Potato pizza.....sooo good.

Random...but beautiful nonetheless.

My Roomies!!! I love you guys and miss you already.

Transition period... Many things have changed in my life the past 3 months and it takes growth and the ability to adapt to whatever comes to stay strong. Though a job, people, and locations change... your determination, willingness to conquer the unknown, and kindness to others should never cease to exist.  Life is a gift in itself, and though times can be rough there will be moments that inspire you to push forth.

If there is one important thing I learned in the last few months it's the importance of realizing that happiness comes from the inside and not out. As cheesy as that sounds it's very true. You do not have to rely on another person, money, or physical appearance to dictate how you should feel. If you are truly happy you won't need justification from anyone or anything. So feed your soul... do what YOU want for a change and not what someone else does. If you realize you are unhappy about your life then dig deep and find the root of the cause. Take responsibility and come up with steps on how to change it, just remember it may take more than just a day to do it...but it is one day closer to true happiness. Tomorrow is a new day...YOU go and enjoy it. =)

“When you do nothing, you feel overwhelmed and powerless. But when you get involved, you feel the sense of hope and accomplishment that comes from knowing you are working to make things better.”

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It's Always Sunny in SF...?

Sooo Delicious! Right: Chocolate Peppermint Left: Caramel Cashew

I went to the Farmer's Market at the Ferry building for the first time yesterday. For years, I would pass by it on my way to Fisherman's Wharf when I would bring my brother to work. One thing I learned was to get there earlier because I wanted some fries at Namu and they were sold out. No worries.. there's always next Saturday =)

I'm excited for this week, not for my calculus midterm and lab practical, but for my birthday! Even though I'm going to be halfway to 46, I'm ready to start my "adult" life. This year I'm going to be a grad (FINALLY!!) so for the next few months, I am set to enjoy life and take everything in. Take nothing for granted.

Quisiera......

Hella candy at Mercat de Sant Josep/ La Boqueria

Best gelato I've ever had...I got Pistachio, coffee, and chocolate

all gone =(

Potatoes with "chistorra" sausage covered in two-cheese sauce

Squid with lemon oil and patatas fritas

Patatas Bravas (Fried potatoes in a tomato sauce) SOOOOO GOOD...it was an orgy in my mouth

Our b-fast buffet at our hotel....hella bombin

JAM ON

Seafood paella..BEST PAELLA I EVER HAD. END OF STORY.

anchovies with tomato

What makes YOU happy?

Remember how I said I was in a funky funk? When I'm in this state of mind it always makes me contemplate everything to the point of over analyzing.

To give some background on me, I'm usually the type of person who is self-less for the most part and I try to make other people happy before myself. I find happiness in other people's happiness basically. Especially if they are happy about something I did for them or if they are happy with the way I'm acting... It gives me a sense of accomplishment and I feed off that. However, I've noticed that this happiness is short lived.  I keep entering this state of funk where the happiness fades and I'm no longer happy. So I try harder and make everyone around me happy, and it's a constant cycle of making OTHER people happy.

I'm trying really hard to do what makes me happy. To make decisions and choices that will benefit me, but not in the selfish way of getting ahead in life. In the way where I can look back and say that this was a great day because for a change I'm doing what I truly want. 

I have to let certain things and people go, to really come in to terms with this concept. Some people aren't meant to be in your life forever, they may be there for a short while but they still have this long lasting effect. I've realized if you do what you want and what you think is right then their presence is a learning experience, it doesn't have to be the end of the world. 

But on a more serious note... to lighten up this post a little, here is some food porn (which Btdubz makes me VERY happy): 

Roasted Lamb from Stepho's in Vancouver

Spicy Salmon Sashimi from a sushi place in Vancouver

I forgot the next one but you dip things in this melted cheese...It's from a Mexican place on Houston in SOHO/NOHO

Sukiyaki at Posh in Vancouver

Carne Asada Poutine in Vancouver

Candian Bacon Poutine in Vancouver

Seafood Orgasmica in a place I forgot the name of in Seattle

Best lobster I've ever had in Queens, NY. It's coated in this ginger scallions sauce.

It is a tradition to go to St. Marks(NYC) and got pommes frites! it was a battle of the sauces.. L to R: Roasted Eggplant, onions/ ketchup/mayo, blue cheese, and magno chutney

$0.99 sushi!! Hella cheap till you find out it's per piece. haha

Hope I didn't get you guys too hungry. =)
I have a lot more food porn pictures, but I shall save them for another day.