When Mike and I were thinking of where to go for our honeymoon, we fantasized about a romantic getaway in places like Spain, Fiji, and even Norway (even though we knew that that would have to be placed in the “Someday” file, or else we would be starting our married life in debt!). All those …
It is widely known that the best bagels in the world come from New York City. In fact, the bagel shop is a staple of New York culture. Everyday, the humans of New York flock to one of the many bagel shops in the area, and start their day with or snack on these delectable baked …
As a leap year baby, celebrating my birthday on the actual date of my birthday (February 29) is a very rare phenomenon. After all, it only comes once in every 4 years! After a looong wait, there was (finally!) a February 29 this year, so I was hoping that I could have a more special …
Yesterday, February 29, I finally celebrated my birthday on the ACTUAL date that I was born. I finally turned 8 years old! (Well, at least 8 in leap years, and 32 in “normal” years. I prefer 8. It makes me seem younger). (The photo above is of me on my last few hours as a …
When my sister Alexa told me that we were being invited by Benefit Cosmetics to the special block screening of the movie “How To Be Single,” I said “yes!” in an instant. I was up for going on a movie date with my baby sister and watching a chick flick with her. Besides, even a happily married …
Are you one of those people that can’t get through one day without coffee but can’t be bothered waiting in line at the coffee shop to get your caffeine fix? Or do you wish you could enjoy your espresso everyday but have neither a coffee-making machine at home nor the time to brew your own coffee? …
I have at least one event every week — a birthday party, a wedding, a corporate function, or a blogging event. But a few weeks ago, I was invited to attend a different kind of event, and an ultra cute one at that: a dog party! My sister Alexa’s dog Blush just turned one year old 2 weeks …
How much are you willing to pay for a good burger? Chances are, if you’ve passed by Pound by Todd English, the newest restaurant opening at the upscale community of Bonifacio High Street, you’re probably prepared to cough up more than what you would usually spend for a choice burger. The stark yet modish design of this restaurant …
In my previous post about Ueno Park, I mentioned that within this expansive 133-acre park lies a great number of attractions and activities, including several museums, various temples and shrines, art galleries, theater halls, and a 35-acre zoo — the Ueno Zoo, which you will see more of in this blog post! Founded in 1882, the Ueno …
I couldn’t think of a better way to spend our last day in Tokyo than strolling around Ueno Park, one of the largest and most famous parks in the city and in Japan. Ueno Park is a spacious public park located in the Ueno district of Tokyo, which attracts more than 10 million visitors each …
