Our little red riding hood.
5.08.2012
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4.06.2012
Long Beach
So last week, my friends and I decided to have some fun in Long Beach. Although it's just a drive away, I haven't ventured out to Long Beach much, other than Belmont Shores. It's such a massive city like LA -- I'm sure I'm missing out on a lot of hidden jems.
Our first stop was to grab breakfast at a hip joint called Coffee Cup Cafe. Their food was excellent! I had their french toast, bacon strips, and eggs. Seems ordinary, but it was one of the best breakfast plates I've had in a while. Fluffy french toast with warm, gooey syrup. Thick cut of bacon. Fluffy scrambled eggs that were probably whisked and whisked until so much air got into them. MMM! Surprisingly very fast service, too. Beware if you decide to stop in on a weekend though; I've heard horror stories of the super long wait.
Next, the main attraction -- paddleboarding! We rented paddleboards at Stand Up Rentals. The owner gave my friend and I (my other friend is already a pro) a private lesson because we were beginners. Staff is super friendly, and very accomodating. We glided through the Naples Island Canals and day dreamed about how we could one day live in those beach front homes. One day...
After nearly three hours of rigorous activity, we built up an appetite and headed to Baiplu Thai and Sushi. It was an unexpected combination (Thai and Japanese), but it worked out. I had the lunch special (BBQ chicken with fried rice & soup) and my friends had pad thai and a roll respectively.
After that, we were going to head to Sky Zone Sports for some trampoline action, but we all melted into our friend's couch and fell asleep while watching Kevin Hart's stand-up. Extreme jumping will have to take place another day.
The only thing I regret about this day is that I didn't take any photos! Sorry people.
Our first stop was to grab breakfast at a hip joint called Coffee Cup Cafe. Their food was excellent! I had their french toast, bacon strips, and eggs. Seems ordinary, but it was one of the best breakfast plates I've had in a while. Fluffy french toast with warm, gooey syrup. Thick cut of bacon. Fluffy scrambled eggs that were probably whisked and whisked until so much air got into them. MMM! Surprisingly very fast service, too. Beware if you decide to stop in on a weekend though; I've heard horror stories of the super long wait.
Next, the main attraction -- paddleboarding! We rented paddleboards at Stand Up Rentals. The owner gave my friend and I (my other friend is already a pro) a private lesson because we were beginners. Staff is super friendly, and very accomodating. We glided through the Naples Island Canals and day dreamed about how we could one day live in those beach front homes. One day...
After nearly three hours of rigorous activity, we built up an appetite and headed to Baiplu Thai and Sushi. It was an unexpected combination (Thai and Japanese), but it worked out. I had the lunch special (BBQ chicken with fried rice & soup) and my friends had pad thai and a roll respectively.
After that, we were going to head to Sky Zone Sports for some trampoline action, but we all melted into our friend's couch and fell asleep while watching Kevin Hart's stand-up. Extreme jumping will have to take place another day.
The only thing I regret about this day is that I didn't take any photos! Sorry people.
3.29.2012
Sugar Factory
My bestie brought back some goodies from a recent trip she took to Vegas! So cute!! The mints resemble a teeny tiny version of the actual gift bag. And, the duckie pen lights up when it comes into contact with a writing surface! Love it!!
3.27.2012
Saturday Stroll
I enjoy a little bit of "me" time sometimes. I think it's important to wind down and appreciate some time alone. So this past Saturday, I did just that! I went to the beach and walked into few of the boutique shops, picked up some fresh fruits and veggies, and had tea & cake at Casa Arigato. I enjoyed the matcha latte and the banana/chocolate cake. It paired well because the cake was sweet and decadent, and the matcha latte was without sugar and had just the right hint of bitterness. I was so impressed by the presentation!
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