Et Cetera
It's Friday. I just came back from my lunch break with Sinta. Although we were a little "Quiznoed" out, we still ended up eating lunch there. Afterwards, we walked around the block to get a little exercise in, and all I can say is that it was HOT out! Ice cream, anyone?
Shirt Design of the Day. Mickey Mouse. Four people came into the office today sporting Mickey's mug.
An Autograph. Several months back, Sinta and I went to City Lights Bookstore in San Francisco for the first time together. He was telling me about Jessica Hagedorn's book "Gangster of Love", and I wanted to buy it. He pulled the book down from the shelf, and there was a sticker on the binding that indicated that it was a signed copy by the author. We searched through the pages looking for Hagedorn's autograph, but found nothing. Maybe someone just put the sticker there. It wasn't like I was buying the book for the autograph.
Then, a couple of weeks ago, I picked up the book to read for the first time, and much to my surprise, there was the autograph of Jessica Hagedorn on the title page.
Cool.
Food Cravings (Sinta's going to kill me!). Lumpia dipped in sweet and sour sauce and white rice! Butterscotch pudding.
Congrats to my bro on his new toy! I have yet to try it out!
Friday, August 27, 2004
Thursday, August 26, 2004
Wednesday, August 25, 2004
Paradise Part 3
Here are some photos from Hawaii, courtesy of Sinta...Check out his blog and the beautiful pictures he took.
The view you would see along the Makapu'u Trail.
One of the scenic rewards after hiking the trail.
Shark's Cove on the North Shore.
Here are some photos from Hawaii, courtesy of Sinta...Check out his blog and the beautiful pictures he took.
The view you would see along the Makapu'u Trail.
One of the scenic rewards after hiking the trail.
Shark's Cove on the North Shore.
It's All About the Food (Paradise Part 2)
A lot of people ask us, "What did you guys do in Hawaii?". It's usually followed by us replying, "Nothing, really...went to the mall, ate, watched a movie, ate..." Our tummies pretty much dictate the course of our days, especially in Hawaii. You're probably thinking, "Well, of course you have to eat!" Yes...but it's all about where you eat.
After visiting the Waikele Outlets, we were craving for something sweet to eat...something round, fluffy, and covered in sugar...the kind of snack that when you bite into a fresh one, you bite into a steamy goodness that just melts in your mouth. I'm talking about none other than Leonard's Malasadas. If ever you're in Hawaii, make sure you stop by one of their many malasada trucks. Anyway, we drove down to Aiea to buy some of that sweet, sinful goodness, but since we didn't have lunch yet, we ended up at Shiro's and we each had a bowl of saimin and a side order of lumpia. Now that totally hit the spot! I'd choose saimin over pho any day. We ended up not buying malasadas because we were so full!
We also ate dinner at Genki Sushi (since we weren't satisfied at the one in Ala Moana, we needed to get our fix at the one on Kapahulu). This is another restaurant you have to visit if you're in the islands. There's usually about a 20 minute wait, but it's well worth it!
Fishes and Sea Urchins. We spent our last day at the beach and driving around the island. We drove through the barren pineapple fields that led us to North Shore. The last time I went to the North Shore was when my family and I were still living in Hawaii--about 11 years ago. Anyway, we went to Shark's Cove. It's a great place to go tide pooling or snorkeling, especially if you're a beginner. It was past noon when Sinta and I got there, and there were already a lot of people. Geared with our towels, sunscreen, a small cooler, and a book, we trekked our way over rocks and boulders before we found a spot. It was a hot day, and the water was cool and inviting, so we went and waded in the water with the little fishies. The water was no more than waist-deep,which was fine; but I was scared of slipping on the rocks and getting poked by a sea urchin or two. I was hoping to see the sea turtle that visits the cove once in a while. I'm no swimmer, though. I really should get over my fear and learn how to swim, and maybe even learn how to snorkel. Sinta went snorkeling for a while as I laid out in the sun with a book. We didn't stay too long because the sun's rays were pounding down on us, so we had lunch before going on our drive.
There's something about driving around the island's coast that's just relaxing...it's such a guilty pleasure for me. You're not in a rush, you don't have to be anywhere...just enjoy the scenery. Pictures don't provide justice to the real thing. You have to be there for yourself.
A lot of people ask us, "What did you guys do in Hawaii?". It's usually followed by us replying, "Nothing, really...went to the mall, ate, watched a movie, ate..." Our tummies pretty much dictate the course of our days, especially in Hawaii. You're probably thinking, "Well, of course you have to eat!" Yes...but it's all about where you eat.
After visiting the Waikele Outlets, we were craving for something sweet to eat...something round, fluffy, and covered in sugar...the kind of snack that when you bite into a fresh one, you bite into a steamy goodness that just melts in your mouth. I'm talking about none other than Leonard's Malasadas. If ever you're in Hawaii, make sure you stop by one of their many malasada trucks. Anyway, we drove down to Aiea to buy some of that sweet, sinful goodness, but since we didn't have lunch yet, we ended up at Shiro's and we each had a bowl of saimin and a side order of lumpia. Now that totally hit the spot! I'd choose saimin over pho any day. We ended up not buying malasadas because we were so full!
We also ate dinner at Genki Sushi (since we weren't satisfied at the one in Ala Moana, we needed to get our fix at the one on Kapahulu). This is another restaurant you have to visit if you're in the islands. There's usually about a 20 minute wait, but it's well worth it!
Fishes and Sea Urchins. We spent our last day at the beach and driving around the island. We drove through the barren pineapple fields that led us to North Shore. The last time I went to the North Shore was when my family and I were still living in Hawaii--about 11 years ago. Anyway, we went to Shark's Cove. It's a great place to go tide pooling or snorkeling, especially if you're a beginner. It was past noon when Sinta and I got there, and there were already a lot of people. Geared with our towels, sunscreen, a small cooler, and a book, we trekked our way over rocks and boulders before we found a spot. It was a hot day, and the water was cool and inviting, so we went and waded in the water with the little fishies. The water was no more than waist-deep,which was fine; but I was scared of slipping on the rocks and getting poked by a sea urchin or two. I was hoping to see the sea turtle that visits the cove once in a while. I'm no swimmer, though. I really should get over my fear and learn how to swim, and maybe even learn how to snorkel. Sinta went snorkeling for a while as I laid out in the sun with a book. We didn't stay too long because the sun's rays were pounding down on us, so we had lunch before going on our drive.
There's something about driving around the island's coast that's just relaxing...it's such a guilty pleasure for me. You're not in a rush, you don't have to be anywhere...just enjoy the scenery. Pictures don't provide justice to the real thing. You have to be there for yourself.
Monday, August 23, 2004
Our Generation
- You dont read manuals that come with your gadgets
- You thought Yesterday was written by Boyz II Men
- You remember laser disks
- And having to turn them over halfway through the movie
- You remember Pong and Atari 2600
- And the joy stick with the red button
- You watched the space shuttle launches on television at school
- You remember Laser Tag in your backyard
- E.T. was still the greatest movie of all time, in your mind
- You remember the Rubics Cube
- And how to cheat because you couldnt solve the damn thing
- And you even remember Rubics Cube world championships
- You remember life before thongs
- You remember French cut bikinis
- You owned a pair of Jordache or Sergio Valente jeans
- You remember life before white out
- Or spell check, for that matter
- You liked the novelty of PaperMate erasable pens
- You stayed up late making dubbing mixes
- You thought high speed dubbers were the best thing since sliced bread
- You remember turning dials on televisions
- You thought Lately was originally performed by Jodeci
- It was okay to wear neon
- Biker shorts and micro minis were in
- You drank Jolt soda
- You had 4 inch sail bangs
- You remember life before Barney
- You remember waiting in line for hours at a single screen theater
- You remember life before cell phones
- And pager text (I would have written it that way, but I didn’t want to strain your aging brains)
- Nintendo vs. Sega, can I say anymore?
- You had a Japanese pen case with all those compartments
- You remember Tom Hanks playing the piano in FAO Swartz
- You had friendship bracelets, and hopefully more than the one you made yourself
- You waited in line to buy a Tamagochi
- You wore Reebok high tops with the two Velcro straps
- You had two different color laces in each shoe
- You thought Madonna was actually a virgin (don’t we all know differently now)
- You thought that Cindi Lauper was dancing when she She Bopped
- You decorated your jacket with safety pins
- You know what that little vinyl disk is ... a 45
- And lastly, you remember when Bill Gates was still a geek, life before Windows
- You dont read manuals that come with your gadgets
- You thought Yesterday was written by Boyz II Men
- You remember laser disks
- And having to turn them over halfway through the movie
- You remember Pong and Atari 2600
- And the joy stick with the red button
- You watched the space shuttle launches on television at school
- You remember Laser Tag in your backyard
- E.T. was still the greatest movie of all time, in your mind
- You remember the Rubics Cube
- And how to cheat because you couldnt solve the damn thing
- And you even remember Rubics Cube world championships
- You remember life before thongs
- You remember French cut bikinis
- You owned a pair of Jordache or Sergio Valente jeans
- You remember life before white out
- Or spell check, for that matter
- You liked the novelty of PaperMate erasable pens
- You stayed up late making dubbing mixes
- You thought high speed dubbers were the best thing since sliced bread
- You remember turning dials on televisions
- You thought Lately was originally performed by Jodeci
- It was okay to wear neon
- Biker shorts and micro minis were in
- You drank Jolt soda
- You had 4 inch sail bangs
- You remember life before Barney
- You remember waiting in line for hours at a single screen theater
- You remember life before cell phones
- And pager text (I would have written it that way, but I didn’t want to strain your aging brains)
- Nintendo vs. Sega, can I say anymore?
- You had a Japanese pen case with all those compartments
- You remember Tom Hanks playing the piano in FAO Swartz
- You had friendship bracelets, and hopefully more than the one you made yourself
- You waited in line to buy a Tamagochi
- You wore Reebok high tops with the two Velcro straps
- You had two different color laces in each shoe
- You thought Madonna was actually a virgin (don’t we all know differently now)
- You thought that Cindi Lauper was dancing when she She Bopped
- You decorated your jacket with safety pins
- You know what that little vinyl disk is ... a 45
- And lastly, you remember when Bill Gates was still a geek, life before Windows
Thursday, August 19, 2004
My Kind Of Paradise Part 1
I'm on my way to work, listening to my Hawaiian jams in the car, but there is something seriously wrong with this picture: Where are the palms and cococut trees? or the lush, tropical green mountains? or how about the cotton-white clouds passing through the deep, blue sky? or the sweet trade winds kissing my cheek? That should be the scene to accompany the music...
Yes...it's been two days since Sinta and I arrived from our trip. It was good to be in the islands, even if it was for only several days. Our first day there, we drove down to Ala Moana for a little window shopping. Our growling tummies got the best of us, and we decided to have an early dinner at Genki Sushi--one of Ala Moana's latest additions, and one of our favorite restaurants. This place has a revolving contraption carrying assorted dishes of sushi, tempura, and katsu to the waiting customers seated at the bar. Because this branch is fairly new, we didn't get a good selection of sushi. The same stuff went around and around the belt. Sinta and I both decided to stick to the branch in Kapahulu. After dinner, we grew tired, and decided to rent a movie and head home, for the next day we had to wake up early.
Haircuts and Wows. We start out early for our haircut appointments at 8am. Yes, that early, and yes...we fly out there just for the cuts! We left the salon after two hours. That's when our stomachs were complaining again, so we drive down to the nearest Zippy's and buy a couple of long johns at Napoleon's Bakery. That totally hit the spot.
We still had a beautiful day ahead of us. It was just one of those days when you just want to chill and relax, drive around and soak in the weather. We hop back in the car for a drive along Kalaniana'ole Highway on the South Shore. It was such a breathtaking drive--the lush mountain side on our right, and the clear, blue expanse below to the right of us. Just beautiful. Sinta and I start to talk about going on hikes up in the mountains one day, and how fun and adventurous it would be. Not even two minutes pass by, and Sinta pulls over to the side of the road. Apparently, there's a trail that leads to the Makapu'u Lighthouse situated on a cliff on Oahu's most eastern tip. We have never been here before. Sinta and I begin our ascend on the paved trail that winds along the cliffside towards the ocean. I wasn't prepared for the hike--I was wearing my trusty HIC slippers, but I somehow managed. Hand in hand, we walked, enjoying the the view of Sandy Beach and Koko Head crater on one side, and the other, the sillhouettes of Molokai and Maui in the horizon. "Wow!" was all we could say in awe. Our trek to the top of the cliff was a rewarding one (as another "wow!" fell from our lips): the most beautiful scenic view of the island's east shoreline--white sand beaches, lush tropical greenery, and Rabbit Island (aka Manana Island). Of course, right below us is the lighthouse. We spend about 15 minutes up there enjoying the view and taking photos before walking back. We take our time making our descent looking at all the different plants and shrubs along the trail. Each step takes us closer to another photo opportunity, as Sinta is busy shooting away. It was truly a beautiful hike.
I'm on my way to work, listening to my Hawaiian jams in the car, but there is something seriously wrong with this picture: Where are the palms and cococut trees? or the lush, tropical green mountains? or how about the cotton-white clouds passing through the deep, blue sky? or the sweet trade winds kissing my cheek? That should be the scene to accompany the music...
Yes...it's been two days since Sinta and I arrived from our trip. It was good to be in the islands, even if it was for only several days. Our first day there, we drove down to Ala Moana for a little window shopping. Our growling tummies got the best of us, and we decided to have an early dinner at Genki Sushi--one of Ala Moana's latest additions, and one of our favorite restaurants. This place has a revolving contraption carrying assorted dishes of sushi, tempura, and katsu to the waiting customers seated at the bar. Because this branch is fairly new, we didn't get a good selection of sushi. The same stuff went around and around the belt. Sinta and I both decided to stick to the branch in Kapahulu. After dinner, we grew tired, and decided to rent a movie and head home, for the next day we had to wake up early.
Haircuts and Wows. We start out early for our haircut appointments at 8am. Yes, that early, and yes...we fly out there just for the cuts! We left the salon after two hours. That's when our stomachs were complaining again, so we drive down to the nearest Zippy's and buy a couple of long johns at Napoleon's Bakery. That totally hit the spot.
We still had a beautiful day ahead of us. It was just one of those days when you just want to chill and relax, drive around and soak in the weather. We hop back in the car for a drive along Kalaniana'ole Highway on the South Shore. It was such a breathtaking drive--the lush mountain side on our right, and the clear, blue expanse below to the right of us. Just beautiful. Sinta and I start to talk about going on hikes up in the mountains one day, and how fun and adventurous it would be. Not even two minutes pass by, and Sinta pulls over to the side of the road. Apparently, there's a trail that leads to the Makapu'u Lighthouse situated on a cliff on Oahu's most eastern tip. We have never been here before. Sinta and I begin our ascend on the paved trail that winds along the cliffside towards the ocean. I wasn't prepared for the hike--I was wearing my trusty HIC slippers, but I somehow managed. Hand in hand, we walked, enjoying the the view of Sandy Beach and Koko Head crater on one side, and the other, the sillhouettes of Molokai and Maui in the horizon. "Wow!" was all we could say in awe. Our trek to the top of the cliff was a rewarding one (as another "wow!" fell from our lips): the most beautiful scenic view of the island's east shoreline--white sand beaches, lush tropical greenery, and Rabbit Island (aka Manana Island). Of course, right below us is the lighthouse. We spend about 15 minutes up there enjoying the view and taking photos before walking back. We take our time making our descent looking at all the different plants and shrubs along the trail. Each step takes us closer to another photo opportunity, as Sinta is busy shooting away. It was truly a beautiful hike.
Wednesday, August 11, 2004
Mid-Week Update
Sunday
1. Sinta and I went to the Aloha Festival at the Presidio Main Grounds in San Francisco.
2. Bought ourselves a huge bag of kettle corn dusted in li hing.
3. Afterwards, we went to the Exploratorium for a little exploring.
4. We went to watch "The Village" with my bro.
Monday
1. I played NFL 2K5 with Sinta. We're trying to earn points to fix up our crib.
Tuesday
1. Got our burritos on at La Bamba.
Sunday
1. Sinta and I went to the Aloha Festival at the Presidio Main Grounds in San Francisco.
2. Bought ourselves a huge bag of kettle corn dusted in li hing.
3. Afterwards, we went to the Exploratorium for a little exploring.
4. We went to watch "The Village" with my bro.
Monday
1. I played NFL 2K5 with Sinta. We're trying to earn points to fix up our crib.
Tuesday
1. Got our burritos on at La Bamba.
Saturday, August 07, 2004
What's In a Name?
When I was still in the Philippines, I enjoyed reading Matthew Sutherland's columns--a British journalist who is based in the Philippines since the mid-90s. His articles are entertaining because it's coming from an outsider's point of view. One article that comes to mind is A Rhose, By Any Other Name. He talks about his observations of Filipino names and nicknames, such as adding an h after the first letter, door-bell names, food names, and cute baby names. It's such a unique trait of the Filipinos. I mean, one of the questions in the "How Filipino Are You?" quiz states: You have a relative who goes by the name "Bing" or "Boy". Well, there's one point for me. I do have relatives who answer to those names. My parents are guilty of the "let's-name-our-kids-beginning-with-the-same-letter" syndrome. My brother and I are victims of that result. I had a classmate in college named "Cherry Pie". My parents have a neighbor in the Philippines who named her baby "Gorbi Raiza". My cousin's name is "Jay-R". I have other cousins who go by "Jun Jun", "Dean Dean", "Peng Peng", "Tereng", "Mayang". The list goes on and on...
Check out the link, and see if you fall under any of the categories.
When I was still in the Philippines, I enjoyed reading Matthew Sutherland's columns--a British journalist who is based in the Philippines since the mid-90s. His articles are entertaining because it's coming from an outsider's point of view. One article that comes to mind is A Rhose, By Any Other Name. He talks about his observations of Filipino names and nicknames, such as adding an h after the first letter, door-bell names, food names, and cute baby names. It's such a unique trait of the Filipinos. I mean, one of the questions in the "How Filipino Are You?" quiz states: You have a relative who goes by the name "Bing" or "Boy". Well, there's one point for me. I do have relatives who answer to those names. My parents are guilty of the "let's-name-our-kids-beginning-with-the-same-letter" syndrome. My brother and I are victims of that result. I had a classmate in college named "Cherry Pie". My parents have a neighbor in the Philippines who named her baby "Gorbi Raiza". My cousin's name is "Jay-R". I have other cousins who go by "Jun Jun", "Dean Dean", "Peng Peng", "Tereng", "Mayang". The list goes on and on...
Check out the link, and see if you fall under any of the categories.
Friday, August 06, 2004
Wednesday, August 04, 2004
What the...?!
I've never considered myself claustrophobic. Only my hyper imagination plays and replays worse-case scenarios of me going crazy in small and narrow places. I'm riding in an elevator. What happens if it suddenly stops moving? Gosh forbid, I'm going to suffocate in here, and no one's going to hear me, and I'll never be rescued! But, last night, I was driving on the lower deck of the Bay Bridge. I was driving along the left most lane, when suddenly the steel beams of the bridge, above and both sides of me, disappeared into their vanishing point in front of me. I started to develop tunnel vision. I almost thought my exit wasn't coming up at all. Shortness of breath overtook me when I remembered that there's nothing below me except for the chilly bay water. One false move of the steering wheel by my clammy hands could send me plunging into my cold perpetual fear. Sinta's voice through my cell phone's ear piece pulled me back into reality. Only then did I know that I'd be okay. It was the scariest feeling.
Why...?!
I went to the bank today during my lunch break. The closest branch is in downtown Mountain View. Of course, it would be hell finding a place to park since everyone and their siblings were there having lunch or running errands. I finally found one at a corner. After doing what I needed to do, I walked back quickly to my car. I was watching some lady parallel park her car, taking up two spaces, while another car behind her complained, wanting to park, too. Some people...
What The...?! (Part 2)
While I was on my way home this afternoon, stopped at an intersection, I saw the most absurd thing. Crossing the road was a teenage boy, maybe about 16 or 17 years old, pushing this makeshift gurney. Its front wheels were those of the back wheels of a wheelchair, and its back wheels were those of the smaller, front wheels of a wheelchair. On top of the odd contraption was a four-inch mat, maybe the kind of mat that gymnists would use. But that wasn't the peculiar part. What made this unusual sight such a head-turner was that riding on the bed was a middle-aged man lying on his stomach, propped on his elbows, covered in a blanket, and wearing a straw hat! It was the oddest thing!
I've never considered myself claustrophobic. Only my hyper imagination plays and replays worse-case scenarios of me going crazy in small and narrow places. I'm riding in an elevator. What happens if it suddenly stops moving? Gosh forbid, I'm going to suffocate in here, and no one's going to hear me, and I'll never be rescued! But, last night, I was driving on the lower deck of the Bay Bridge. I was driving along the left most lane, when suddenly the steel beams of the bridge, above and both sides of me, disappeared into their vanishing point in front of me. I started to develop tunnel vision. I almost thought my exit wasn't coming up at all. Shortness of breath overtook me when I remembered that there's nothing below me except for the chilly bay water. One false move of the steering wheel by my clammy hands could send me plunging into my cold perpetual fear. Sinta's voice through my cell phone's ear piece pulled me back into reality. Only then did I know that I'd be okay. It was the scariest feeling.
Why...?!
I went to the bank today during my lunch break. The closest branch is in downtown Mountain View. Of course, it would be hell finding a place to park since everyone and their siblings were there having lunch or running errands. I finally found one at a corner. After doing what I needed to do, I walked back quickly to my car. I was watching some lady parallel park her car, taking up two spaces, while another car behind her complained, wanting to park, too. Some people...
What The...?! (Part 2)
While I was on my way home this afternoon, stopped at an intersection, I saw the most absurd thing. Crossing the road was a teenage boy, maybe about 16 or 17 years old, pushing this makeshift gurney. Its front wheels were those of the back wheels of a wheelchair, and its back wheels were those of the smaller, front wheels of a wheelchair. On top of the odd contraption was a four-inch mat, maybe the kind of mat that gymnists would use. But that wasn't the peculiar part. What made this unusual sight such a head-turner was that riding on the bed was a middle-aged man lying on his stomach, propped on his elbows, covered in a blanket, and wearing a straw hat! It was the oddest thing!
Tuesday, August 03, 2004
The Weekend Went a Little Sumthin' Like This...
Miniature Golf. Late Friday afternoon, Sinta and I decided to take advantage of the warm weather to play a couple of rounds of miniature golf at Malibu Grand Prix in Redwood City. After a junk food dinner of Italian sausage pocket sandwiches and chilli fries, we headed for the holes. I had to put my Tiger Woods skills to the test, or maybe try out my "Outlaw Golf" moves...oh wait, those skills only apply to Xbox. I've never played mini golf in my life, but I was able to beat Sinta. I'd call it beginner's luck, though. But after the second round, Sinta redeemed himself and won by who knows how many strokes!
Sea Dragons, Star Fish and the Beach. Saturday, we managed to leave the house before noon, and we made our way down to Monterey. If you take the fast route like we did, it's about a 90-minute drive to the coast from the South Bay. It could take as much as two hours if you take the route through the mountains. It was an uneventful, but an enjoyable ride, as we snacked on kakimochi. Now, I've been to Monterey a few times, but never to the the Monterey Bay Aquarium. Sinta was surprised when he found that out. That was the whole purpose of the trip--to visit the aquarium. Anyway, when we got to the aquarium, there was a line. That was to be expected since it was Saturday. It didn't take long for us to make our way inside the aquarium. We headed first to the Outer Bay exhibit. The tank, probably about three stories high, contains more than a million gallons of water and is the home of yellowfin tuna, soupfin sharks, sea turtles, and sunfish. After looking at the mother-cow tuna, we headed to the Drifters exhibit--the jellyfish. Such pretty and graceful creatures, but never would I want to be touched by one of those! My favorite undersea creature on exhibit would definitely be the sea dragon. At first, I didn't know what I was looking for--the tank was just full of sea weed. But when I looked closely, there it was. Beautiful creature, yeah? I've never seen anything like it before.
We stayed about a good four hours at the aquarium. Since it was still light out, Sinta and I decided to drive around the coast as the sun was setting. We ended up near Pebble Beach, and discovered that Carmel is the next town over. So, we decided to make a visit to this town nestled in the hills. I always had the impression that Carmel is this close-knit, cozy community by the beach. My impression held true. Aside from that, from the looks of the high-end restaurants, galleries, and boutiques, I'd say that Carmel is an affluent community. People from all walks of life were walking around on the main street and on the beach, toting bags and cameras. Talk about walking tourist targets! Sinta and I weren't excluded! Lol...but I don't think we looked that bad! We trekked down the two-story sand dune to check out the beach. After taking pictures and doing the tourist thang, we decided to call it a day...a wonderful ending to a perfectly wonderful day.
Movies and Kettle Corn. We took it easy on Sunday. The gloomy weather outside didn't help much. We ended up going to the movies to watch The Bourne Supremacy. I think this one's better than the first movie. It's quick-paced, and full of suspense and twists. Highly recommended if you like movies of this genre, and if you have the desire to travel and see new places, as this movie will take you through several countries and faraway places.
Miniature Golf. Late Friday afternoon, Sinta and I decided to take advantage of the warm weather to play a couple of rounds of miniature golf at Malibu Grand Prix in Redwood City. After a junk food dinner of Italian sausage pocket sandwiches and chilli fries, we headed for the holes. I had to put my Tiger Woods skills to the test, or maybe try out my "Outlaw Golf" moves...oh wait, those skills only apply to Xbox. I've never played mini golf in my life, but I was able to beat Sinta. I'd call it beginner's luck, though. But after the second round, Sinta redeemed himself and won by who knows how many strokes!
Sea Dragons, Star Fish and the Beach. Saturday, we managed to leave the house before noon, and we made our way down to Monterey. If you take the fast route like we did, it's about a 90-minute drive to the coast from the South Bay. It could take as much as two hours if you take the route through the mountains. It was an uneventful, but an enjoyable ride, as we snacked on kakimochi. Now, I've been to Monterey a few times, but never to the the Monterey Bay Aquarium. Sinta was surprised when he found that out. That was the whole purpose of the trip--to visit the aquarium. Anyway, when we got to the aquarium, there was a line. That was to be expected since it was Saturday. It didn't take long for us to make our way inside the aquarium. We headed first to the Outer Bay exhibit. The tank, probably about three stories high, contains more than a million gallons of water and is the home of yellowfin tuna, soupfin sharks, sea turtles, and sunfish. After looking at the mother-cow tuna, we headed to the Drifters exhibit--the jellyfish. Such pretty and graceful creatures, but never would I want to be touched by one of those! My favorite undersea creature on exhibit would definitely be the sea dragon. At first, I didn't know what I was looking for--the tank was just full of sea weed. But when I looked closely, there it was. Beautiful creature, yeah? I've never seen anything like it before.
We stayed about a good four hours at the aquarium. Since it was still light out, Sinta and I decided to drive around the coast as the sun was setting. We ended up near Pebble Beach, and discovered that Carmel is the next town over. So, we decided to make a visit to this town nestled in the hills. I always had the impression that Carmel is this close-knit, cozy community by the beach. My impression held true. Aside from that, from the looks of the high-end restaurants, galleries, and boutiques, I'd say that Carmel is an affluent community. People from all walks of life were walking around on the main street and on the beach, toting bags and cameras. Talk about walking tourist targets! Sinta and I weren't excluded! Lol...but I don't think we looked that bad! We trekked down the two-story sand dune to check out the beach. After taking pictures and doing the tourist thang, we decided to call it a day...a wonderful ending to a perfectly wonderful day.
Movies and Kettle Corn. We took it easy on Sunday. The gloomy weather outside didn't help much. We ended up going to the movies to watch The Bourne Supremacy. I think this one's better than the first movie. It's quick-paced, and full of suspense and twists. Highly recommended if you like movies of this genre, and if you have the desire to travel and see new places, as this movie will take you through several countries and faraway places.
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