I'm feeling weird. If I were really honest, I've been feeling weird. Reading someone's vulnerable words always inspires me to be vulnerable right back; so due to my lack of audience right now, I'll unload it here. I miss NYC...the move to Los Angeles has been the hardest thing I've ever done in my life- and the thing is, it caught me completely by surprise!
Life this past yr (since meeting Mike) has been so weird! I don't think I've ever faced so many transitions all at once. There's the transition of my heart, my physical location, job, church, small group, friends, hotel rooms in multiple states, apartment, apartment, apartment, then I settled in what will be Mike and my first home. Then a new roommate, then she left, a new car, new roads and horrible drivers, and the LA traffic...oh the LA traffic. Then the engagement and planning a wedding in 4 months!
I've never felt so detached from people, places, familiar things, favorite restaurants, feeling mobile, feeling energized. I'm weary and I feel so weird! Yet my heart is so full. There are moments like right now where I can release the anxiety I feel in my heart and feel quieted. In moments when I open my bible I feel comforted. And then there are friends who are so true, steadfast, and loyal. Life to me, is marked by relationships and memories. Without them, it loses its lure and luster and I have come to appreciate the friends who have rallied around me this past year. Christine, there are no words to describe how I love and appreciate you. I would not be here without you and I can't imagine my life without you. Mike, you are the most incredible man I've ever met and to think that God made you for me...my mind cannot comprehend it. I'd be lost without God's grace and guidance but I'd be lonely without the love of friendships both old and new.
Thank you.
Tuesday, August 13, 2013
Thursday, July 11, 2013
BECAUSE... once a piggy, always a....
I miss NYC so much it's hard to put it into exact words. When I think of my life in my beloved city I almost have to fight back tears. This weekend, Mike and I are returning to my old stomping grounds for the first time as an engaged couple and I'm fighting back tears once again.
Needless to say, I've been lining up good friends and good food, well ok, mostly just good food. I know the Los Angelinos reading this might stone me to death before my flight takes off but....I feel like I've been starving myself for the past 5 months. Starving my taste buds for sure...and now that I'm returning to the food mecca of the world, I, a true New Yorker at heart, am preparing to feast.
and for the last hour i can't help but really look forward to seeing my ex-roommate, Linda. We've had some pretty peculiar eating habits. And all I want to do, when I get there this weekend, is to order take out double cooked pork, wonton in red oil, and sauteed bean sprouts from Grand Sichuan, crack open a nice, cold mike's hard lemonade and watch reruns of friends....
I'm swallowing my own saliva right now. NYC, Mike and I are comingggggggggggggggggggggggggggg
Needless to say, I've been lining up good friends and good food, well ok, mostly just good food. I know the Los Angelinos reading this might stone me to death before my flight takes off but....I feel like I've been starving myself for the past 5 months. Starving my taste buds for sure...and now that I'm returning to the food mecca of the world, I, a true New Yorker at heart, am preparing to feast.
to which she replied "XD i'm surprised you're not going to more places. you'll be here til when?" |
and for the last hour i can't help but really look forward to seeing my ex-roommate, Linda. We've had some pretty peculiar eating habits. And all I want to do, when I get there this weekend, is to order take out double cooked pork, wonton in red oil, and sauteed bean sprouts from Grand Sichuan, crack open a nice, cold mike's hard lemonade and watch reruns of friends....
I'm swallowing my own saliva right now. NYC, Mike and I are comingggggggggggggggggggggggggggg
Monday, July 8, 2013
BECAUSE i haven't posted in ages....
been MIA....life's been INSANE. INSANE.
I got engaged! and we're starting to receive gifts! this is all very exciting. This past weekend, good friends of Mike and I came over for dinner and they brought along a BASIL PLANT!
and now, just 2 days later. I'm scowling the internet for basil recipes. Here is a very exciting find:
Makes about 1/2 cup
1/4 cup packed basil leaves
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
1 medium garlic clove, chopped
Zest of one lemon
1/2 cup mayonnaise
mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm. time to make sandwiches :D
I got engaged! and we're starting to receive gifts! this is all very exciting. This past weekend, good friends of Mike and I came over for dinner and they brought along a BASIL PLANT!
and now, just 2 days later. I'm scowling the internet for basil recipes. Here is a very exciting find:
Basil Mayonnaise
Adapted from OrangetteMakes about 1/2 cup
1/4 cup packed basil leaves
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
1 medium garlic clove, chopped
Zest of one lemon
1/2 cup mayonnaise
mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm. time to make sandwiches :D
It's
time to gather up all the basil left in your garden, or buy up the last
bunches you can find at your local farmers' market. It's your last
chance for the summery flavor of pesto.
Of course it is wonderful on pasta. Cut with a splash of mild vinegar, it makes a great salad dressing. Or use it as a sandwich spread. Pesto is also a wonderful accompaniment to grilled meats.
Basil Pesto
Makes about 1 1/2 cups
2/3 cup walnuts or pine nuts, toasted lightly
6 cups loosely packed fresh basil leaves (almost a blenderful)
3 garlic cloves, chopped
Sea salt and freshly ground pepper
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese (if using immediately)
Blanch the basil briefly (to preserve its color and flavor.) First prepare an ice-bath either in the sink or in a large mixing bowl. Bring about a quart of water to boil, add about a tablespoon of salt. It should taste like sea water. Submerge the basil leaves and immediately remove and drain then plunge into the ice bath. Pat leaves dry.
In a food processor or blender, combine toasted nuts, basil leaves and garlic until well-combined. While machine is running, pour in olive oil in a slow, steady stream, until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
If using immediately, stir in grated cheese. If freezing, spoon into an ice-cube tray for individual portions, or larger containers such as yogurt containers. To defrost, allow to sit at room temperature for about 30 minutes, and stir in cheese.
both recipes from the kitchn
Of course it is wonderful on pasta. Cut with a splash of mild vinegar, it makes a great salad dressing. Or use it as a sandwich spread. Pesto is also a wonderful accompaniment to grilled meats.
Basil Pesto
Makes about 1 1/2 cups
2/3 cup walnuts or pine nuts, toasted lightly
6 cups loosely packed fresh basil leaves (almost a blenderful)
3 garlic cloves, chopped
Sea salt and freshly ground pepper
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese (if using immediately)
Blanch the basil briefly (to preserve its color and flavor.) First prepare an ice-bath either in the sink or in a large mixing bowl. Bring about a quart of water to boil, add about a tablespoon of salt. It should taste like sea water. Submerge the basil leaves and immediately remove and drain then plunge into the ice bath. Pat leaves dry.
In a food processor or blender, combine toasted nuts, basil leaves and garlic until well-combined. While machine is running, pour in olive oil in a slow, steady stream, until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
If using immediately, stir in grated cheese. If freezing, spoon into an ice-cube tray for individual portions, or larger containers such as yogurt containers. To defrost, allow to sit at room temperature for about 30 minutes, and stir in cheese.
both recipes from the kitchn
Thursday, March 14, 2013
BECAUSE I never thought walter filtration can be so impactful!
If you've been over myself and asked for water, you've probably noticed that I didn't pull a plastic container out of the fridge, instead I went to pour water from something that looks like this:
I purchased mine through anthropologie a year ago but the company who owns/produces them is making one for ONE THE GO! So I jumped on it of course, right now they're still in production stage and the estimated delivery is in May 2013 but I purchased 3 anyway because Father's Day is coming up and Boyfriend day is every day....so anyway check 'em out and BUY YOURS TODAY!
I can't say enough good things about my water filter. It tastes delicious.
See the campaign here:
I purchased mine through anthropologie a year ago but the company who owns/produces them is making one for ONE THE GO! So I jumped on it of course, right now they're still in production stage and the estimated delivery is in May 2013 but I purchased 3 anyway because Father's Day is coming up and Boyfriend day is every day....so anyway check 'em out and BUY YOURS TODAY!
I can't say enough good things about my water filter. It tastes delicious.
See the campaign here:
Wednesday, March 13, 2013
BECAUSE it's bubble tea...
known here, however,...as "bobba" and for the life of me cannot get used to. it sounds slightly gross actually. bobba? As much as I'm embracing life/lingo on the west coast there are a few that I'm rejecting from the very core of me.
Here's a list of rejects:
1. "Bobba" shocker...
2. "freeway" it's "highway".... but see point 2. below
3. endless bad drivers and traffic
4. the massive underground garages w/ confusing arrows, signs, tiny spots, and more bad drivers/parkers.
Here are a list of things I'd gladly get on board with..
1. the sun and 80 degree weather
2. not paying for the highway hahahahahha.
3. cupcakes at work- like all the time- at least once a week.
4. seeing my bf every week
5. paying under $20 a month for a gym that's open 24/7 THAT HAS A POOL!
In conclusion....LA life is great and I feel mostly blessed but 80% of complaints reside with car/traffic/driving related issues. Which means I, from the bottom of my heart and the deepest part of my soul, sorely misses life in New York....
Missing Lady Liberty and joy han.
Here's a list of rejects:
1. "Bobba" shocker...
2. "freeway" it's "highway".... but see point 2. below
3. endless bad drivers and traffic
4. the massive underground garages w/ confusing arrows, signs, tiny spots, and more bad drivers/parkers.
Here are a list of things I'd gladly get on board with..
1. the sun and 80 degree weather
2. not paying for the highway hahahahahha.
3. cupcakes at work- like all the time- at least once a week.
4. seeing my bf every week
5. paying under $20 a month for a gym that's open 24/7 THAT HAS A POOL!
In conclusion....LA life is great and I feel mostly blessed but 80% of complaints reside with car/traffic/driving related issues. Which means I, from the bottom of my heart and the deepest part of my soul, sorely misses life in New York....
Missing Lady Liberty and joy han.
Tuesday, March 12, 2013
BECAUSE when I stop working, I have wonderful things to look foward to...
People ask me how I've been liking LA...and to be honest, I've quite liked my cubicle at the client and the downtown office because that's where I've spent about 85+% of the last month and change since I moved here. But here is my light at the end of the tunnel, the next couple of months are looking to be REALLY FUN/EXCITING. Here's what I'm really looking forward to doing:
1. Going to the Kate Spade outlet this weekend. I'll also be hired out as Mike's personal shopper for the day. Post and pics to follow :D
2. Family visits in mid April. IMMA BRING THEM TO CHURCH!!!! and take the twins to the beach! wowowowowowwwwwww post and pics to follow.
3. Watch Mike play in the volleyball tournament. I'm hoping for a free weekend so I can stop at a craft store for supplies bc I wanna make a fan shirt. cheesy or SO SWEET? so sweet...
4. go to prom with Mike. he hasn't asked me yet....but I'm hopeful....
5. go to a Laker's game
6. Go to a USC game!
7. FLY TO SPAIN FOR AUTUMN'S WEDDING! omgeeeeeeeeeeeee i can't even. I CANNOT!
now back to excel so I can get out at a decent hour. sigh
~from me to you tired yet anticipating...
L from sunny LA
1. Going to the Kate Spade outlet this weekend. I'll also be hired out as Mike's personal shopper for the day. Post and pics to follow :D
2. Family visits in mid April. IMMA BRING THEM TO CHURCH!!!! and take the twins to the beach! wowowowowowwwwwww post and pics to follow.
3. Watch Mike play in the volleyball tournament. I'm hoping for a free weekend so I can stop at a craft store for supplies bc I wanna make a fan shirt. cheesy or SO SWEET? so sweet...
4. go to prom with Mike. he hasn't asked me yet....but I'm hopeful....
5. go to a Laker's game
6. Go to a USC game!
7. FLY TO SPAIN FOR AUTUMN'S WEDDING! omgeeeeeeeeeeeee i can't even. I CANNOT!
now back to excel so I can get out at a decent hour. sigh
worked every single weekend since I came here, another saturday morning pre-commute and bf surprises me with flowers HEEEHEE! i love you honey bunny #lategram #in<3 |
L from sunny LA
Friday, March 1, 2013
BECAUSE it takes an hr to get anywhere in LA...
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