Me: "Hey Uncle Bob, want a quesadilla?" Uncle Bob: "A case of beer?!?!?!?"

At Asian Denny's (Zippy's) waiting for my saimin. I love shopping in a city where the stores actually carry my size.

Reading Carlos Ruiz Zafon's new book. Great follow-up to The Shadow of the Wind.

Greetings from Hawaii

Hello from beautiful Honolulu! I know it's been a while since I've updated. I've been shopping, eating, and spending time with family like crazy. I should be back in Sac sometime next weekend. Check out this view:





More updates to come...

Chris went to bed. It's 9:30 in Honolulu and I can't sleep yet. What to do...

Watching Top Chef while chocolate raspberry pavlova bakes.

Off to the cemetery to bring McDonald's to my grandparents. Don't ask.

Potluck dinner and clubbing with the cousins.

Off to the Kalihi house for the return of karaoke/sake night!

I'm in Hawaii...got bumped to first class on the flight over!

Less than 24 hours until I fly out. So much to do...

I need to buy a really thick book that will last me through two five-hour flights. Any suggestions?

About to see Morris Day and the Time and Midnight Star!

Season finale of Top Chef Masters and season premiere of Top Chef Las Vegas tonight!

The Nissan Cube is sinfully ugly. I'm sorry, it's just so asymmetrical...

Pink lemonade cupcakes with pink lemonade buttercream: off to the baby shower!

Baking pink lemonade cupcakes for the baby shower at 4, then finally seeing Shaun again!

I just fell off the toilet at Yoshi's. I'm special.

About to go to Yoshi's in SF for dinner, drinks and jazz by Charlie Haden's Quartet.

In Winters at The Irish Pub, maximum occupancy 47...seriously. Happy Birthday Jim!

RT @theknot: Jill and Kevin's divorce hearing processional dance http://bit.ly/3TbwLO

Stressed...what are some good ways to unwind?

My dad on TV: http://ping.fm/uql1R He's 1:20 into the clip.

Looking up?

So I have an interview tomorrow...wish me luck. No details until after. I don't want to jinx it.

Here's this weekend in a nutshell: Jim's play and birthday Friday night, ring shopping, dress shopping, and jazz show at Yoshi's Saturday night, and the O-Bon festival on Sunday. Details and pictures to follow.

My precious: http://ping.fm/Mi9LS

Getting excited about jewelry...want to see pictures?

Who wants chocolate Graham cracker cupcakes with toasted marshmallow frosting?

Rock On

The Chicago and Earth, Wind and Fire concert was the best. Thing. Ever!!!! The two bands jammed together at the beginning and end of the show, which was amazing. Check Chris' Facebook for awesome pictures.

I had the insane idea of making chocolate Graham cracker cupcakes with toasted marshmallow frosting at 9 pm last night. I finished at midnight. This was the result:





Chocolate Frangelico souffles with caramel sauce to follow next week.

Still looking for a job...hoping I find something. If not, I guess I could look at it like a vacation.

Jim's birthday, San Francisco to look at wedding dresses, O-bon festival and Xenia's birthday next weekend. I'll keep you updated...

Concert was amazing last night. Thinking of making chocolate Grand Marnier souffles. Anyone want one?