BakeTalk - Spaghetti and Meatballs

Baking today I wanted to do something a bit different, and I thought of spaghetti and meatballs!

So... that's what I did... it is basically vanilla cupcakes with vanilla icing along with raspberry jam and ferrero rocher chocolate.

Doesn't it look like spaghetti and meatballs!?

YUM...

This batch was a little on the sweeter side, I would change the raspberry jam and make my own (to be more tart to offset the sweetness of the icing)

Mahalo for reading. 

Until next time.

Officially a College Graduate - Now What!?

Yup, as of December 17, 2011, I am a college graduate.  Though apparently, it takes the system up to 12 weeks to verify that all things are in order before retroactively proving a piece of paper that validates me as a more functional member of society. (yey!)

 

 To be honest, I never thought this day would come.  College really wasn't for me when I was younger, I had no desire to mingle with kids my age that just talked about things I really could care less about.  Weird thing is, I knew I was going to be successful even without a degree, but I do know that it is important to my dad, and hey... it was the proper time for me!  Graduating at the age of 31 is actually great (for me anyways), I have a great repertoire with my instructors, always the first to volunteer, not shy to provide my opinion - not to mention a bit more eloquent than my other colleagues.

Well, this is just the first step for me and I can't wait to move forward a pursue a graduate degree in Anthropology.

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Until next time.

TechTalk - Best Tablet Browser

Over the course of the past 2 years, I've had my share of tablets, from iPad, Dell Streak 7, HTC Evo View 4G, HTC Flyer and Blackberry Playbook.  Each running different OS systems, iOS, Android 2.2 (Froyo), Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), Android 3.0 (Honeycomb) and BB OS.

So... who has the best browser?!?

My favorite browser on a tablet the one that can be found on Blackberry Playbook.

Why!?

Well, I know the apps are limited (very limited) but the browser more than makes up for it.  Example, it is true that iOS and Android has applications to stream television from NBC, ABC, FOX, etc. but you won't need those apps for the PlayBook.  All you have to do is go to the website like you would on your computer, stream and watch the show.  This is great for sites that don't have "apps" that still run their website on flash... examples... CW, Logo, Cnet and Yahoo (and countless more)

You'll be able to watch embedded views on these sites!

Streaming Project Runway All Stars on Lifetime

Yes, while other tablets have other capabilities and tons of other applications, for $199 you can get the best internet experience on a tablet...

called the Blackberry Playbook.

Mahalo for reading. 

Until next time.

8000 Views! woot!

I know, I know.

It's 8,000 view, which is probably something insane like what Google and Facebook gets in a millisecond, but hey...

woot!  Next time I'll post the stats count is when I hit 10,000 pageviews!

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Until next time.

TravelTalk - Dominican Republic

Alright, I decided to start a new hashtag - Traveltalk basically when I want to talk about travel!  =D

I was also thinking of one for TechTalk - considering I have way too many technology for 1 person.  

Back to the topic at hand (isn't that a rap song?)... Dominican Republic.  It was a quick 10 days. We started at Santo Dominto then headed up to Caberete via Sosua, then to Punta Cana (via Sosua, Santo Domingo), then to Boca Chica then back home.We must have spent a good 20 hours on buses, motoconch, taxis, etc.

Map Reference!

 Dominican Republic has a lot to offer, but to forewarn you, it is an expensive place to be (in relation to Central and South America), you will be paying US prices for meals - that is probably due to the fact that gas is $6.00 a gallon (if not more).  The people are friendly, though it might be beneficial to you if you spoke a little travel Spanish. (where, when, how much, etc!?)

My friend and new travel buddy - Liz

 Dominican Republic is a country that is developing, you can quickly see the disparity of wealth between the have and have nots - which also divides certain areas of the city.

A suggestion is to skip Santo Domingo all together - unless you are staying an extended period of time and really want to explore the city.  If you are in the country for a week and want some sand, sun, beach and even surf, there are many other places to be. 

I would actually considering going back - knowing what I know now.  I'd probably spend my time in Caberete and also explore Samana (both cities are in the northern part of the country).

There is also smaller international airports (Punta Cana and Puerto Plata).

It was my first time going to an all-inclusive resort and it was fun, but I don't think I would do it again.  Liz and I went to one for 1 night and it was fun, but its definitely a different set of people that were there than the rest of the people we met through our travels.

Surprisingly, there is a large Russian population that visit this place - perhaps it is easier to obtain a visa!?  There were even signs for Russian real estate agents.

More pictures... will post a more detailed blog of how to plan your travel... (later!)

Mahalo for reading.

Until next time.