Childhood Recollections & MORE Adventures

Growing up, one of the things I never got to experience was celebrate a birthday at Chuck E. Cheese - and I still haven't, but the next closest thing is to go for Rowena's 30th birthday!

Yes, I acted like a big kid (yes - probably like I normally do) and ate pizza, drank coffee, played games and of course... rode in the rides

 Who says you're too old to have a great time at Chuck E. Cheese?

Thanks Eric and Aubrey for driving and Rowena for celebrating your b-day there (what an awesome idea!)!

The next day was crunch day (today) with the special help of a special help (no that kind of special) of Michelle Morales.  We whipped through my things, sorted out many things, packaged many things, even had time for lunch and a power nap.

Of course, that was exhausting... what better way to treat yourself to relaxation than a Deluxe manicure and pedicure at Sophisticated Nails.  Yes, she got all the calluses out of my running feet!

Then off to Himalayan food!  How delish... I think it helped that it was B.Y.O.B. and we had lots of bottles of wines!  Needless to say that the food was gone.

As if that wasn't enough... it was time for a late night movie - at the Movie Museum... Not just any movie - a French movie, Monsieur Batignole, movie was great, quick summary, it was about a man (reread title) and Jewish boy during WWII - watch it, it is a touching and endearing story.

All these activities during the weekend!? Banana boating (see previous post), BBQing, eating dim sum, Chuck E. Cheese, Mani/Pedi, Himalayan Kitchen, Movie Museum.  All of these things are great, but one of the things that I am starting to realize are all of the amazing friends I will be far from once I move to Florida. 

 

Mahalo for reading. 

Until next time.

HI to FL - Adventure and BBQ!

 What an awesome day (01142011).  Beautiful weather, great adventure, awesome friends, fabulous food - seriously?  What more could I ask for?

Sunrise

The day started with a first for me - Banana Boat Ride.

Seriously? I didn't think it was going to be this much fun.  I had a gift certificate that I won from an auction in 2010.

Umm... yeah if this is setting the tone for 2012 - it is going to be one fun, crazy, amazeballZ ride!

Here are some pics (over 160+ pics - here are 5 I chose)...

Best Dismount Award

Insert witty caption here

What you got!?

The last 6 minutes of the ride was caught on video and posted here for you to see.

That was just the start of our day!  After a quick stop a jamba juice, it was time to go home, relax for a small bit and get ready for the BBQ.

BBQ was great, small group of friends, lots of food and laughs. (not to mention, sold a few things and gave away a lot of things!!) 

Special thanks to Michelle Morales (<3 you!).

 

Mahalo for reading. 

Until next time.

HI to FL - Food Porn

Food. Food and more food!  Yes, so many places to eat at before I go and last night was a great experience with 2 awesome friends. Aubrey and Eric.  First, an awesome meal at Kobe Steakhouse - Lobster and Steak.  

Of course, that wasn't enough! What to do for dessert!?

Well, Sarento's was next door!? So why not!? 

The rest is here below.  We just had 2 desserts and yes - don't they look delicious!?

Seriously!?

Aubrey and I - Eric took this picture!

Mahalo for reading. 

Until next time.

Review - 3660 On The Rise

It has been quite some time since I've written about food and restaurant dining, so tonight - you are in for a treat!  Yes, I will be writing a quick review for 3660 On The Rise. 

Though this isn't my first time dining at this restaurant, the long gap since my last visit has made me realize what an exquisite restaurant this establishment is.

Basically - yes, the service is phenomenal - so is the food.

Besides eating Kobe potstickers, calamari, ahi sashimi... the caesar salad was better than any out there... and so is the Miso butterfish. YUM!

Miso Butterfish. YUM!

Of course, if you just happen to have room for dessert - which is really hard since all of the food is delicious.  I'd suggest the chocoholic - only if you LOVE chocolate, the one of the left is very decadent.  The middle one is a chocolate sorbet on top of chocolate funnel cake.

Price range of this restaurant is $10-$20 for appetizers, $20-$35 for entrees, and roughly $10 for dessert.  All worth it, but I reserve this place for special occasions.  I think the food is better than 12th avenue grill and Sarento's.  However, it lacks the pizzazz and the view of the latter.

Mahalo for reading. 

Until next time.

HI to FL - Hello and Goodbye

One thing about moving is that you have to spend heaps of time sorting through things.  Things worth keeping, things to be thrown away, donated or even sold.

Interesting thing happened while I was sorting through my old cards - yes I've kept every greeting, thank you, birthday, christmas and congratulation card - I realized that I was a very mean person to someone particular.  After 5 years I called and apologized - I was not in the right place to receive this person's love and attention.

So why is this blog called hello and goodbye?  Well, I'm a fan of Lisa Loeb and yes, for a birthday present, I received a signed Lisa Loeb CD personalized for me - CD aptly named Hello Kitty.

I guess in the process of moving as well, you realize there are certain relationships that are toxic and must be disposed of.  Of course, this song came on whilst cleaning.  Old but still a goodie.

Goodbye - Lyrics - Save Ferris

Goodbye

I never want to see you again

Goodbye

I don't want to be your friend 

So long

Now we've reached the end

Time for me to turn that bend

When time has run away

And there's no need for me to stay 

And lose myself to you

And be abused by you

I don't need the pain

From your mind games

When you try them again 

I won't be there for them to work

Anymore

Goodbye - Full song

Mahalo for reading. 

Until next time.