tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25220395092819613112024-03-12T19:53:25.824-07:00The Coconut HeadHot bath, cold champagne, gourmet food and partners-in-crime…What more do you need for a simple, loving and fun life?The Coconut Headhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11818041865131360332noreply@blogger.comBlogger333125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2522039509281961311.post-18651557769127792522012-10-14T07:48:00.004-07:002012-10-14T08:08:09.606-07:00Swayambhunath - the Monkey Temple<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: sans-serif; line-height: 19px;"><b>Swayambhunath</b> is an ancient religious complex atop a hill in the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kathmandu_Valley" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: initial; background-image: none; background-origin: initial; color: #0645ad; text-decoration: none;" title="Kathmandu Valley">Kathmandu Valley</a>, west of <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kathmandu" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: initial; background-image: none; background-origin: initial; color: #0645ad; text-decoration: none;" title="Kathmandu">Kathmandu</a> city. It is also known as the <b>Monkey Temple.</b></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: sans-serif; line-height: 19px;">The Swayambhunath complex consists of a <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stupa" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: initial; background-image: none; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #0645ad; text-decoration: none;" title="Stupa">stupa</a>, a variety of shrines and temples.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 19px;">The oldest Tibetan temple in Katmandu. </span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 19px;">Interesting deco...</span></span></div>
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The Coconut Headhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11818041865131360332noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2522039509281961311.post-15357713665002619612011-06-18T13:21:00.000-07:002012-10-14T00:34:20.259-07:00Transition to A New Page of LifeSurreal as it could be, the transition unavoidably forces the life into a to-do list, while the daily rhythm is sadly decided upon how fast each item can be checked-off from the list. <br />
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Certainly, half of tasks are required to make the arrangements of the new life, finding a realtor to help look for a new apartment, getting reconnected with my old friends and classmates, figuring out the new routines …., Excited? Certainly not! But, I have always been this type-a woman, who can handle things and get things done, so I am handling it, except I feel like I am simply going through the motions to make sure things gets done and all the necessary tasks are not forgotten.<br />
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Unfortunately, some tasks on the to-do list demands cutting ties with the current life and saying good-byes to Santiago (my tailor), to Cindy (the nice woman who does my nails), to my running partners, to co-workers, and the worse of all, to all my dear friends. <br />
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There are times, I have to take a deep breath and pray to God that the friendship would never change in spite of the change, the distance between China and here.<br />
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Below is my friends from growth group. <br />
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<br />The Coconut Headhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11818041865131360332noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2522039509281961311.post-25895994439172952022011-04-16T21:10:00.000-07:002011-04-17T12:56:59.228-07:00Hiking the Yellow Mountain with Mom<p>Oh, well, even from the title of this post, you would guess this trip is a bit of modest adventure mixed with many comedy moments between the mom and the daughter. Huangshan was formed approximately 100 million years ago, and is famouns for its scenery, sunsets, peculiarly-shaped granite peaks and clouds. 本章节叫作 - 王老太婆同马二妞黄山历险记。光看这名字,你就知道这属于搞笑片这类。</p><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-jzdP2u_f0_w/TappYiJ5ttI/AAAAAAAAGDs/McVH1LUbFT4/s1600/_MG_29051.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 266px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5596401357167376082" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-jzdP2u_f0_w/TappYiJ5ttI/AAAAAAAAGDs/McVH1LUbFT4/s400/_MG_29051.JPG" /></a> <br /><p>回中国的时候,南京安徽一带连降大雪,开车极度不安全。在我舅舅的劝阻下,我基本上非常失望的打消了去黄山的念头。垂头丧气之余,同我表弟和他太太去吃了一顿饭。饭后,我表弟媳无意间提到去黄山可以坐火车。而且下一班火车是凌晨12:30(3小时内)出发。我二话不说,马上电话通知我家王老太婆收拾东西,准备出发。</p><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-P3KurEcTnlo/TaprfS60OcI/AAAAAAAAGD8/ckbVgNulOGE/s1600/_MG_2900.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5596403672359909826" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-P3KurEcTnlo/TaprfS60OcI/AAAAAAAAGD8/ckbVgNulOGE/s400/_MG_2900.JPG" /></a><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-qh9PjFuiiN4/TaprfNAwR5I/AAAAAAAAGD0/0hXwARDgSBA/s1600/_MG_2901.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 267px; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5596403670774204306" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-qh9PjFuiiN4/TaprfNAwR5I/AAAAAAAAGD0/0hXwARDgSBA/s400/_MG_2901.JPG" /></a> <br /><p>别看我家王老太婆60好几,还非常的象个小孩 - 不信邪!叫她不要同我爬高上低,她还偏不听。非常难得搞定。有其母必有其女吧。看她的样子,神气吧!</p><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-4qnqsFGYf7A/TapvI5X9q5I/AAAAAAAAGEM/9GrsgNWA_YI/s1600/_MG_29071.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5596407685592230802" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-4qnqsFGYf7A/TapvI5X9q5I/AAAAAAAAGEM/9GrsgNWA_YI/s400/_MG_29071.JPG" /></a><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-6Zu8YYM7io0/TapvIoTh2NI/AAAAAAAAGEE/d7WhYPWMRkM/s1600/_MG_29131.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 267px; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5596407681010227410" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-6Zu8YYM7io0/TapvIoTh2NI/AAAAAAAAGEE/d7WhYPWMRkM/s400/_MG_29131.JPG" /></a> <br /><p>前往光明顶。虽然坐缆车可以基本上到山顶,但真正要爬到几个著名的顶峰,还需要比较艰辛的过程。</p><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-kgMReJS5-Mc/Tapw9v3rYbI/AAAAAAAAGEc/IdgO_b5DxSw/s1600/IMG_0929.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 300px; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5596409693085589938" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-kgMReJS5-Mc/Tapw9v3rYbI/AAAAAAAAGEc/IdgO_b5DxSw/s400/IMG_0929.jpg" /></a><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-PjRZQ-lcPoE/Tapw9FhAVDI/AAAAAAAAGEU/BaOEYs7qVuA/s1600/IMG_0930.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 365px; HEIGHT: 270px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5596409681716204594" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-PjRZQ-lcPoE/Tapw9FhAVDI/AAAAAAAAGEU/BaOEYs7qVuA/s400/IMG_0930.jpg" /></a> <br /><p>到达“飞来石”。有几个大胆的站到悬崖边上留影。我看到那无底的深渊就已经头晕腿怵了。还是站在一边吹吹山风吧。</p><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-qb9E6EgBKNU/Tapzf8BJyzI/AAAAAAAAGEk/U4gyX-1Zqpw/s1600/IMG_0922.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5596412479485365042" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-qb9E6EgBKNU/Tapzf8BJyzI/AAAAAAAAGEk/U4gyX-1Zqpw/s400/IMG_0922.jpg" /></a><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ZFpj_snzpCw/TapzgQyFfwI/AAAAAAAAGEs/4ONt6-VpyZg/s1600/IMG_09261.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 270px; HEIGHT: 357px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5596412485059313410" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ZFpj_snzpCw/TapzgQyFfwI/AAAAAAAAGEs/4ONt6-VpyZg/s400/IMG_09261.JPG" /></a> <br /><p>到了山顶,喝一杯高价“香飘飘”。</p> <a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-hdNpE6DvMfE/Tap023IbDzI/AAAAAAAAGE0/GBTvKvR-9pA/s1600/IMG_0932.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5596413972822298418" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-hdNpE6DvMfE/Tap023IbDzI/AAAAAAAAGE0/GBTvKvR-9pA/s400/IMG_0932.jpg" /></a><br /><p>唉,一想起同我家王老太婆一起旅游的好玩劲,就开始想她了。常常听别人讲,做母亲的对子女是无私的。 我没有这个体检,但我能够感觉到这个世界上如果有一个人能够为我在任何条件,任何时间下,做任何事的人只有我家王老太婆。 更想她了,赶紧给她打个电话吧。</p><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/--qBL0kXYsoc/Tap03CgTZ1I/AAAAAAAAGE8/i-myNG_7nxw/s1600/IMG_0934.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5596413975875250002" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/--qBL0kXYsoc/Tap03CgTZ1I/AAAAAAAAGE8/i-myNG_7nxw/s400/IMG_0934.jpg" /></a>The Coconut Headhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11818041865131360332noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2522039509281961311.post-88245719003424618392011-04-16T20:15:00.000-07:002011-04-16T20:31:31.942-07:00Loud, Volcanic, Bombastic Rock Band?!<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-q0eaMur_OHA/Tapb1NTaZLI/AAAAAAAAGDc/kCi7HuPyr4s/s1600/61KhRrkbJOL__SL500_AA300_.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 262px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 272px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5596386456623539378" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-q0eaMur_OHA/Tapb1NTaZLI/AAAAAAAAGDc/kCi7HuPyr4s/s400/61KhRrkbJOL__SL500_AA300_.jpg" /></a>Never thought I could be a fan of a rock band. <br /><br />I mean, come on, there is enough headache in a day as is, why the hell one would desire for more from those loud, obnoxious and nerve-wracking rock bands? And, mashing up the guitar, shouting at the audiences plus the long-hair with tight jeans are never my style anyway. :) <br /><br />However, to my great surprise, I love this band - Trans-Siberian Orchestra, and their interpretation of classical music mixed with beautiful Broadway-style vocals. Fascinating music for those who love classical orchestra and symphonies with some modern rock-n-roll touch. <br /><br />I started with "Beethovan's Last Night", volcanic, bombastic but widely varied. Stunning vocal indeed! <br /><br />Then bought another one, "Night Castle", haunting and hallowing. I cannot help feel my heart pounding by listening to "Moonlight and Madness", Beethovan's Moonlight Sonata movement III with rock-n-roll touch.The Coconut Headhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11818041865131360332noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2522039509281961311.post-46478017119377222572011-04-16T19:38:00.000-07:002011-04-16T20:09:09.428-07:00Kuan-Zhai Alley in ChengDu<p>The famous Kuan-Zhai Alley in Chengdu, which literally means the wide and narrow lanes, is a well-preserved old architectural structures that have been implanted with modern decoration, trendy restaurants, eat-outs in a bustling Chengdu city.</p><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-6iV1XcV3knI/TapUaDBC8TI/AAAAAAAAGC0/ycqobunkFIo/s1600/_MG_2638.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 266px; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5596378293424288050" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-6iV1XcV3knI/TapUaDBC8TI/AAAAAAAAGC0/ycqobunkFIo/s400/_MG_2638.JPG" /></a><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-yvCdOAIeorM/TapUZ7dfpkI/AAAAAAAAGCs/b6px_162g5Y/s1600/_MG_2637.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 267px; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5596378291396126274" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-yvCdOAIeorM/TapUZ7dfpkI/AAAAAAAAGCs/b6px_162g5Y/s400/_MG_2637.JPG" /></a> <br /><p>Back at where I live, there is nothing but a culture-deprived desert in the busy, sleepless and yet lonely, boring silicon valley. Well, there is only so much hype that can be generated by the next coolest software and iPad 2. :) </p><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-YwqAyk4abQw/TapT8jnXRrI/AAAAAAAAGCk/BSX3c_xuC48/s1600/_MG_26631.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 266px; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5596377786778863282" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-YwqAyk4abQw/TapT8jnXRrI/AAAAAAAAGCk/BSX3c_xuC48/s400/_MG_26631.JPG" /></a><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-TmCA8LX-5wE/TapT8QQlouI/AAAAAAAAGCc/58T2XKORS6o/s1600/_MG_26171.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 267px; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5596377781583061730" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-TmCA8LX-5wE/TapT8QQlouI/AAAAAAAAGCc/58T2XKORS6o/s400/_MG_26171.JPG" /></a> <br /><p>Back home, I find myself tolerate well with the quiet and yet busy life style as is. Well, if you are given lemons, might as well make them into lemonade. All that depressed desire only makes me much easily surrender with the rich culture and the mysteries of old China, lifestyle or its architecture. </p><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Bkxs4yIEwR4/TapWZc1EzZI/AAAAAAAAGDE/QbCKkBxTOBs/s1600/_MG_2649.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 266px; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5596380482196786578" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Bkxs4yIEwR4/TapWZc1EzZI/AAAAAAAAGDE/QbCKkBxTOBs/s400/_MG_2649.JPG" /></a><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ALCAuD9j3ZA/TapWZAYWN1I/AAAAAAAAGC8/Vu9aVCORrEc/s1600/_MG_26561.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 267px; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5596380474560100178" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ALCAuD9j3ZA/TapWZAYWN1I/AAAAAAAAGC8/Vu9aVCORrEc/s400/_MG_26561.JPG" /></a> <br /><p>Every so often, my friends and I find temporary escape to the very limited number of trendy bars and nice restaurants around here. But, things get old very fast unfortunately. All that disappointment and unsatisfied desire for a more colorful life only make the remedy found in my trips back to China ever more effective and fascinating. </p><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-KUNV1NpNWXU/TapXUBvSHJI/AAAAAAAAGDM/R5B7ZNyHVAs/s1600/_MG_2650.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5596381488537017490" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-KUNV1NpNWXU/TapXUBvSHJI/AAAAAAAAGDM/R5B7ZNyHVAs/s400/_MG_2650.JPG" /></a> <br /><p>Street performance! Cute! </p><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-x8iED4S06kw/TapY034boKI/AAAAAAAAGDU/vwWEmSzI-yg/s1600/_MG_2672.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 266px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5596383152338346146" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-x8iED4S06kw/TapY034boKI/AAAAAAAAGDU/vwWEmSzI-yg/s400/_MG_2672.JPG" /></a>The Coconut Headhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11818041865131360332noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2522039509281961311.post-6150368191952258952011-04-16T19:37:00.000-07:002011-04-16T21:05:24.634-07:00Vacationing at Home<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-cvD5yg8IMbY/TapmMS9-h-I/AAAAAAAAGDk/CV_ghXL2Tfw/s1600/garfield.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 247px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5596397848397514722" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-cvD5yg8IMbY/TapmMS9-h-I/AAAAAAAAGDk/CV_ghXL2Tfw/s400/garfield.jpg" /></a>Exhausted...Felt a bit better after a long run in the morning followed by a nap on the <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">couch</span>. <br /><br />Drinking beer, organizing all those pictures taken back in China, blogging my goofy thoughts, with <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">Transberian</span> <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error">Orchastra</span> playing at the background... <br /><br />Last week, I lost an expensive ear ring in my bedroom. <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-error">Rohit</span>, Dara and I teared down the entire room but found nothing except a book I thought I have lost long time ago - Have a Little Faith by Mitch <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-error">Albom</span>. <br /><br />Well, with my usual attitude of "making the best out of the <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_5" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">situation</span>", I picked up the book from where I left off 3 or 4 months ago. I liked it, quite thought-provoking and it even made me teared-up in the end. <br /><br />A couple of quotes from the book - <br />"God and the decision he renders is correct, <br />God doesn't punish anyone out of the blue, <br />God knows what he is doing..." <br /><br />"The secret of happiness - Be satisfied, be grateful, for what you have. For the love you receive. And for what God has given you. "The Coconut Headhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11818041865131360332noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2522039509281961311.post-25748094551357820782011-04-07T18:37:00.001-07:002011-04-08T10:28:29.308-07:00What Am I thinking?!I was waiting to meet one of my friends for drinks afterwork today. Browsing through facebook postings, I noticed that one of my friends did some silly "brain test". The test is supposed to decode what one is thinking at that very moment. <br /><br />Without anything better to do, I took the test. I seriously could not believe the result. Twice in a row, I got the same answer asbelow. And....they are kind of.....ACCURATE!!! :)<br /><br />To translate the picture in English - <br /><br />The vain little girl looking full-of-herself in the picture was thinking - <br />1) Forever young (big time!!!)<br />2) This year I look 18 again. (Of course...always....)<br />3) Be skinny, great body <br />4) Have a twin with a boy and a girl each (Not sure about this one.... :) )<br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-qVrQPSSWh7A/TZ5m6XGkLTI/AAAAAAAAGCU/FdwTE7DwcbI/s1600/untitled.bmp"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 245px; height: 280px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-qVrQPSSWh7A/TZ5m6XGkLTI/AAAAAAAAGCU/FdwTE7DwcbI/s400/untitled.bmp" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5593020940060732722" /></a>The Coconut Headhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11818041865131360332noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2522039509281961311.post-76012354638016011212011-03-19T22:48:00.000-07:002011-03-19T23:35:36.541-07:00Grocery Shopping with Grandpa and Mom<p>周日早上同外公和王老太婆去买点好吃的。马上要回美国了,准备趁最后的机会再大补一下贵州家乡的风味。 看我家王老太婆,整个一大姐大的德行。</p><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-w1oNp7slFt4/TYWXVngD_0I/AAAAAAAAGAk/78L45cNfrL4/s1600/IMG_10341.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 300px; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5586037310459477826" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-w1oNp7slFt4/TYWXVngD_0I/AAAAAAAAGAk/78L45cNfrL4/s400/IMG_10341.JPG" /></a><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-RaiwYqwsGro/TYWXVR80gGI/AAAAAAAAGAc/rPkrI14_53Y/s1600/IMG_10351.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 300px; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5586037304674517090" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-RaiwYqwsGro/TYWXVR80gGI/AAAAAAAAGAc/rPkrI14_53Y/s400/IMG_10351.JPG" /></a><br /><p>贵州特色 - 小米轧。甜甜糯糯的,我家外婆的最爱。</p><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-8b8QRGwSEIs/TYWaUuuatXI/AAAAAAAAGAs/7os1K0MYKRg/s1600/IMG_1036.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5586040593753748850" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-8b8QRGwSEIs/TYWaUuuatXI/AAAAAAAAGAs/7os1K0MYKRg/s400/IMG_1036.jpg" /></a><br /><p>夹沙肉和各色的辣椒。</p><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-FXvHJFsIODM/TYWbaS_2JzI/AAAAAAAAGA8/LZyWxtSHo8M/s1600/IMG_10371.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 300px; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5586041788901500722" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-FXvHJFsIODM/TYWbaS_2JzI/AAAAAAAAGA8/LZyWxtSHo8M/s400/IMG_10371.JPG" /></a><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-aDAfMKZiRQ4/TYWbaLsyO2I/AAAAAAAAGA0/H3__eEOLxcA/s1600/IMG_10391.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 300px; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5586041786942503778" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-aDAfMKZiRQ4/TYWbaLsyO2I/AAAAAAAAGA0/H3__eEOLxcA/s400/IMG_10391.JPG" /></a><br /><p>人家说美国的月亮园吧。那也不见得。中国的红萝卜新鲜多了。</p><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-toi-Lbil1Ic/TYWdBJESwdI/AAAAAAAAGBc/rU8Fo60AvC8/s1600/IMG_1062.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 373px; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5586043555762323922" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-toi-Lbil1Ic/TYWdBJESwdI/AAAAAAAAGBc/rU8Fo60AvC8/s400/IMG_1062.jpg" /></a><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-2jxtkCVJMkU/TYWdA-jHBJI/AAAAAAAAGBU/cAZMimFREms/s1600/IMG_10631.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 283px; HEIGHT: 375px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5586043552938787986" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-2jxtkCVJMkU/TYWdA-jHBJI/AAAAAAAAGBU/cAZMimFREms/s400/IMG_10631.JPG" /></a><br /><p>外公买到我想要吃的白菜苔。好开心。</p><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-dykqBqo2vBE/TYWdjuehGjI/AAAAAAAAGBs/kV4nUnZQCWA/s1600/IMG_1054.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 327px; HEIGHT: 224px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5586044149919980082" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-dykqBqo2vBE/TYWdjuehGjI/AAAAAAAAGBs/kV4nUnZQCWA/s400/IMG_1054.jpg" /></a><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-XVqPJlEPd_s/TYWdjQXJMRI/AAAAAAAAGBk/qsD_cZ8a738/s1600/IMG_1046.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 320px; HEIGHT: 238px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5586044141835989266" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-XVqPJlEPd_s/TYWdjQXJMRI/AAAAAAAAGBk/qsD_cZ8a738/s400/IMG_1046.jpg" /></a><br /><p>看我家王老太婆同人家讨价还价。</p><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-IykGYpkheQQ/TYWep_DlzKI/AAAAAAAAGB8/kuawcf874_E/s1600/IMG_1056.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 325px; HEIGHT: 247px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5586045356961287330" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-IykGYpkheQQ/TYWep_DlzKI/AAAAAAAAGB8/kuawcf874_E/s400/IMG_1056.jpg" /></a><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-fGLl5T5p6fw/TYWept3VvtI/AAAAAAAAGB0/5EIMYfDcGc0/s1600/IMG_1060.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 329px; HEIGHT: 246px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5586045352346500818" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-fGLl5T5p6fw/TYWept3VvtI/AAAAAAAAGB0/5EIMYfDcGc0/s400/IMG_1060.jpg" /></a><br /><p>外公就不像我家王老婆那样张牙舞爪的。</p><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-1-CGjWEhqwI/TYWf8lrRU9I/AAAAAAAAGCE/L1Vq1qR9jws/s1600/IMG_10571.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 339px; HEIGHT: 217px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5586046776077538258" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-1-CGjWEhqwI/TYWf8lrRU9I/AAAAAAAAGCE/L1Vq1qR9jws/s400/IMG_10571.JPG" /></a><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-L4UVO_Yy2nY/TYWf85Tb1rI/AAAAAAAAGCM/ig-C-qQljbU/s1600/IMG_1049.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 322px; HEIGHT: 219px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5586046781346272946" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-L4UVO_Yy2nY/TYWf85Tb1rI/AAAAAAAAGCM/ig-C-qQljbU/s400/IMG_1049.jpg" /></a>The Coconut Headhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11818041865131360332noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2522039509281961311.post-90794667071357950562011-03-19T17:55:00.000-07:002011-03-19T18:02:54.809-07:00Is It a Failure or Success<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-hJgJT1JOm9c/TYVR3yaZCjI/AAAAAAAAGAM/keGVu5aP39M/s1600/189582_10150106332661759_735211758_6794987_6563649_n.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 210px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 325px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5585960931690089010" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-hJgJT1JOm9c/TYVR3yaZCjI/AAAAAAAAGAM/keGVu5aP39M/s400/189582_10150106332661759_735211758_6794987_6563649_n.jpg" /></a> <p>Should one ever trust a high-schooler for fashion consultation?<br /><br />Probably not, which would be my first reaction. But, again all my reasonings and common-sense, I was so out of my mind and let the kid, my cousin, recommend a new hair style and color for me.<br /><br />Thank God, it did not turn out to be a total disaster!<br /><br />While he was dying my hair in my kitchen, I kept threatening him that if the color turned out funcky, I am going to call his dad first thing when it's done. :)<br /><br />He did a great job!</p>The Coconut Headhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11818041865131360332noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2522039509281961311.post-12700970762046215012011-03-19T17:39:00.000-07:002011-03-19T18:11:16.869-07:002011 Tax Day<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-rJ6O9buE50E/TYVNianYr8I/AAAAAAAAGAE/Xeo2vmrq9Xw/s1600/IMG_1193.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 300px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5585956166478376898" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-rJ6O9buE50E/TYVNianYr8I/AAAAAAAAGAE/Xeo2vmrq9Xw/s400/IMG_1193.JPG" /></a> <p>What one should do when facing a daunting, boring, mind-bogging task, like filing income tax? <br /><br />Find something to indulge and help relive the pain, such as sipping a delicious bottle of wine, enjoying delicious cheese and snacks along the way, listening to some great music at the background....<br /><br />Guess since I have to deal with it, might as well make the process more enjoyable. :)<br /><br />Two weeks ago, I rationalized my pantry in the kitchen. While doing so, I uncovered this great bottle of wine - Monticello Gran Reserva of 1998 from Spain. A house-warming gift from an old friend. Today is a perfect day or has a perfect excuse to enjoy it. <br /><br />Hm mm...the color of burgundy, dark cherry, nice on the nose, smooth and slightly sweet on the tongue... Simply delightful and equisite!<br /><br />I know if Rohit is here, he would say that I am breaking his bs-meter again. :) <br /></p>The Coconut Headhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11818041865131360332noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2522039509281961311.post-42028319252267937972011-03-19T01:27:00.001-07:002011-03-19T22:11:10.564-07:00Hanging Out with Family in Nanking<p>在南京的城墙上。舅舅给我照的照片。</p><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-LMCaQGvD1cU/TYWMJE2jpMI/AAAAAAAAGAU/9IYY6jobmwo/s1600/IMG_08901.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5586025000372249794" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-LMCaQGvD1cU/TYWMJE2jpMI/AAAAAAAAGAU/9IYY6jobmwo/s400/IMG_08901.JPG" /></a><br /><p>Auntie, mom and me in NanKing. </p><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-wYk1uQajTZ0/TYRr-iDPlUI/AAAAAAAAF_8/zZZB6EKQ-1o/s1600/_MG_26931.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5585708159882728770" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-wYk1uQajTZ0/TYRr-iDPlUI/AAAAAAAAF_8/zZZB6EKQ-1o/s400/_MG_26931.JPG" /></a><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-IBKVogFSSv0/TYRrJy29bbI/AAAAAAAAF_s/gxJwP53f1jw/s1600/_MG_27081.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 266px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5585707253861543346" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-IBKVogFSSv0/TYRrJy29bbI/AAAAAAAAF_s/gxJwP53f1jw/s400/_MG_27081.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-M7WEQZL0YIw/TYRrKMdniaI/AAAAAAAAF_0/f8FIxEgk8mU/s1600/_MG_27251.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5585707260734572962" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-M7WEQZL0YIw/TYRrKMdniaI/AAAAAAAAF_0/f8FIxEgk8mU/s400/_MG_27251.JPG" /></a>The Coconut Headhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11818041865131360332noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2522039509281961311.post-57152939519162483132011-03-19T00:43:00.000-07:002011-03-19T01:19:52.940-07:00ChengDu Street Eats<p>一提到成都小吃,没有人不流口水的。象这个又香又麻的辣椒花生, 今年在国内卖的特别火。</p><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-UEZY-QCNij8/TYRgComcqsI/AAAAAAAAF-k/7A8vYCx1-Vk/s1600/_MG_2588.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 267px; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5585695036220943042" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-UEZY-QCNij8/TYRgComcqsI/AAAAAAAAF-k/7A8vYCx1-Vk/s400/_MG_2588.JPG" /></a><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Peq-0g0Ni2E/TYRgCcjggyI/AAAAAAAAF-c/GfFova19K_I/s1600/_MG_2589.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 266px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5585695032987386658" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Peq-0g0Ni2E/TYRgCcjggyI/AAAAAAAAF-c/GfFova19K_I/s400/_MG_2589.JPG" /></a><br /><p>Chengdu is famed for the “ssteet eats". It's like a heaven for me to try out all the food. </p><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-4FcyN15luF8/TYRiRxKgm2I/AAAAAAAAF-0/gM_MlyO-_Ow/s1600/IMG_0829.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 267px; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5585697495240973154" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-4FcyN15luF8/TYRiRxKgm2I/AAAAAAAAF-0/gM_MlyO-_Ow/s400/IMG_0829.jpg" /></a><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-x7UvqtlCmwg/TYRhn5hWdzI/AAAAAAAAF-s/sR9JtzZe7CE/s1600/_MG_25911.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 266px; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5585696775929755442" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-x7UvqtlCmwg/TYRhn5hWdzI/AAAAAAAAF-s/sR9JtzZe7CE/s400/_MG_25911.JPG" /></a><br /><p>让我和我老妈流连忘返啊!</p><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-OfERGpNu478/TYRkiF2QZ8I/AAAAAAAAF_E/Z_SfOXrYF1Y/s1600/_MG_25941.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 266px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-OfERGpNu478/TYRkiF2QZ8I/AAAAAAAAF_E/Z_SfOXrYF1Y/s400/_MG_25941.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5585699974694332354" /></a><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ahlUQZxql8w/TYRkhyRIK1I/AAAAAAAAF-8/vXpU7e9BYGM/s1600/_MG_2598.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ahlUQZxql8w/TYRkhyRIK1I/AAAAAAAAF-8/vXpU7e9BYGM/s400/_MG_2598.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5585699969438329682" /></a><br /><p>I wish I could take one bite of each... </p><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-yIZIc6JfbU8/TYRl79beJnI/AAAAAAAAF_U/As7NSXNzJiY/s1600/_MG_25961.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-yIZIc6JfbU8/TYRl79beJnI/AAAAAAAAF_U/As7NSXNzJiY/s400/_MG_25961.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5585701518622729842" /></a><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7yXGhVA9BZA/TYRl7v_UIZI/AAAAAAAAF_M/TcQcA6hLUFA/s1600/_MG_25951.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7yXGhVA9BZA/TYRl7v_UIZI/AAAAAAAAF_M/TcQcA6hLUFA/s400/_MG_25951.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5585701515014971794" /></a><br /><p>就算是每一样吃一口,也吃不完啊。</P><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-i_FGZbdGZRg/TYRmiFsd3TI/AAAAAAAAF_k/sBXhCg-zrzg/s1600/_MG_2599.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-i_FGZbdGZRg/TYRmiFsd3TI/AAAAAAAAF_k/sBXhCg-zrzg/s400/_MG_2599.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5585702173676526898" /></a><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-bOjeUQwnBsw/TYRmhyGhNqI/AAAAAAAAF_c/HZMyrldPzTg/s1600/_MG_2602.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-bOjeUQwnBsw/TYRmhyGhNqI/AAAAAAAAF_c/HZMyrldPzTg/s400/_MG_2602.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5585702168417089186" /></a>The Coconut Headhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11818041865131360332noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2522039509281961311.post-51579906712948432382011-03-19T00:26:00.000-07:002011-03-19T00:32:18.003-07:00The Ocean's Bucket in South Africa<p>Still thinking about the juicy, tender and slightly spicy grilled kingclips and giant shrimps in the Ocean's Bucket in Cape Town. Hey, that's where I almost fell in love with that fish. :)</p><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-M3zSsd1V8M8/TYRbWmcONII/AAAAAAAAF-M/-NNh2QKSI0g/s1600/031.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5585689881680426114" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-M3zSsd1V8M8/TYRbWmcONII/AAAAAAAAF-M/-NNh2QKSI0g/s400/031.JPG" /></a><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-i5XQOfHdf6U/TYRbW2JSpJI/AAAAAAAAF-U/tEObIAwJcyA/s1600/033.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 267px; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5585689885895992466" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-i5XQOfHdf6U/TYRbW2JSpJI/AAAAAAAAF-U/tEObIAwJcyA/s400/033.JPG" /></a>The Coconut Headhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11818041865131360332noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2522039509281961311.post-47583913435735126252011-03-12T21:56:00.000-08:002011-03-13T17:07:37.866-07:00Lunch at Guizhou QingYan Historical Town<p>I have been to the Guizhou QingYan Old Town many times. Everytime I go back to my hometown, it is my one of my must-visit places. The culture of the historical town, the architecture, and of course the delicious local-eats attracts me.<br /><br />贵州青岩古镇是我在家乡的最爱之一。特别是她特有的红烧猪脚,白吃不厌。 就是吃相难看点。想象一下美女也两手抓着个猪脚啃的样子吧。反正我家马老者总是一看我和我妈吃猪脚就摇头。我们俩还偏偏特别爱吃。</p><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-jyU6_Yfu3t0/TXxe4-m1dPI/AAAAAAAAF8o/KYmL5R7vFfo/s1600/039.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5583441971004142834" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-jyU6_Yfu3t0/TXxe4-m1dPI/AAAAAAAAF8o/KYmL5R7vFfo/s400/039.JPG" /></a><br /><p>青辣椒炒紫花菌也是当地的一大特色。</p><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-oxc2IdZ7vew/TXxhJ5oXo6I/AAAAAAAAF9A/2KNxAYHkmSI/s1600/044.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5583444460749431714" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-oxc2IdZ7vew/TXxhJ5oXo6I/AAAAAAAAF9A/2KNxAYHkmSI/s400/044.JPG" /></a><br /><p>酸白菜炖小豆。我舅舅说了,这到是个地地道道农民土菜,一定要就着包谷饭吃才香。</p><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-L3_hkPyaBVk/TXxe5XPQSNI/AAAAAAAAF8w/eUP5X8ndGEM/s1600/042.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5583441977616124114" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-L3_hkPyaBVk/TXxe5XPQSNI/AAAAAAAAF8w/eUP5X8ndGEM/s400/042.JPG" /></a><br /><p>双椒炒豆干皮。绝对地道的土菜。</p><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-dvl9X8BTdzY/TXxe5vLw-rI/AAAAAAAAF84/FhG1A4S9kkA/s1600/043.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5583441984043940530" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-dvl9X8BTdzY/TXxe5vLw-rI/AAAAAAAAF84/FhG1A4S9kkA/s400/043.JPG" /></a><br /><p>来个全家福。也不给我舅舅节省啦。</p><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-oXNKCj4EUMs/TXxhKNoz4dI/AAAAAAAAF9I/_a556R24An4/s1600/045.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 266px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5583444466119991762" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-oXNKCj4EUMs/TXxhKNoz4dI/AAAAAAAAF9I/_a556R24An4/s400/045.JPG" /></a>The Coconut Headhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11818041865131360332noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2522039509281961311.post-64510779918588365682011-03-12T21:38:00.001-08:002011-03-12T21:47:47.158-08:00Haikon Japanese Garden<p>Went to photo shooting today with the kid at Haikon Japanese Garden today. </p><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-raZOdVEELKU/TXxYiy-BoKI/AAAAAAAAF7o/1eXpCQFSf4Q/s1600/090.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5583434992853295266" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-raZOdVEELKU/TXxYiy-BoKI/AAAAAAAAF7o/1eXpCQFSf4Q/s400/090.JPG" /></a><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-wNAEGV5owNI/TXxY1hngM7I/AAAAAAAAF7w/Fqu0o9-6sqo/s1600/102.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5583435314612941746" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-wNAEGV5owNI/TXxY1hngM7I/AAAAAAAAF7w/Fqu0o9-6sqo/s400/102.JPG" /></a><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-LowYJ7ZwCQs/TXxZGG4AiQI/AAAAAAAAF8A/vKpuAiD3Lrk/s1600/096.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 267px; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5583435599492188418" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-LowYJ7ZwCQs/TXxZGG4AiQI/AAAAAAAAF8A/vKpuAiD3Lrk/s400/096.JPG" /></a><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-W2iidDKd7Jw/TXxZF0I2hAI/AAAAAAAAF74/J2mOl11SRZ8/s1600/126.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 267px; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5583435594462561282" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-W2iidDKd7Jw/TXxZF0I2hAI/AAAAAAAAF74/J2mOl11SRZ8/s400/126.JPG" /></a><br /><p>I like this one myself. </p><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-KWRxh3JPG6w/TXxZSvKlzjI/AAAAAAAAF8I/ahaSWMwGNkI/s1600/121.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 267px; HEIGHT: 400px" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-KWRxh3JPG6w/TXxZSvKlzjI/AAAAAAAAF8I/ahaSWMwGNkI/s400/121.JPG" /></a><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-8YBt7ZmgwCI/TXxZo72acMI/AAAAAAAAF8g/fXIxYY5PCP8/s1600/132.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 267px; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5583436197828128962" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-8YBt7ZmgwCI/TXxZo72acMI/AAAAAAAAF8g/fXIxYY5PCP8/s400/132.JPG" /></a><br /><p>Japanese maple. I like the color. </p><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-PLTxxYtRa6g/TXxZol-B4QI/AAAAAAAAF8Y/ChNtqQGw550/s1600/122.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 267px; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5583436191954493698" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-PLTxxYtRa6g/TXxZol-B4QI/AAAAAAAAF8Y/ChNtqQGw550/s400/122.JPG" /></a><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Z3jAzPUxG0A/TXxZoU8EidI/AAAAAAAAF8Q/U2NylX0gtR0/s1600/123.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 267px; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5583436187382876626" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Z3jAzPUxG0A/TXxZoU8EidI/AAAAAAAAF8Q/U2NylX0gtR0/s400/123.JPG" /></a>The Coconut Headhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11818041865131360332noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2522039509281961311.post-10147740794553645602011-03-11T12:09:00.000-08:002011-03-11T12:11:05.170-08:00Smart Value PropAs we all want to send smart messages to sell a product, or an idea, or whatever to the target audiences, it's often very difficult to craft a good one. But, one come cross my way today that I like - <br /><br />While 20% of babies who were exposed to classical music in utero become doctors or lawyers, 100% of babies born onstage during a classical music performance become Bill Gates. Increase your chances of a lavish retirement with today's deal: for $19 you get one general admission ticket to the Peninsula Symphony at the San Mateo Performing Arts Center or the Flint Center at De Anza College (up to a $38 value).<br /><br />Oh, well, guess we are all flocking to the classical performances now....The Coconut Headhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11818041865131360332noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2522039509281961311.post-27393793734375832202011-03-10T11:36:00.000-08:002011-03-10T11:40:08.511-08:00Random Night Out<p>Went out for a Happy Hour one night. Very random, like most of the other things I usually do. <a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-y1p7gJBCHWc/TXkosSIGQWI/AAAAAAAAF7Y/RM-aY4Mn5NQ/s1600/untitled.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 317px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5582537954347598178" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-y1p7gJBCHWc/TXkosSIGQWI/AAAAAAAAF7Y/RM-aY4Mn5NQ/s400/untitled.JPG" /></a><br /></p><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Mhk2Z-4b8AY/TXkocqiNg7I/AAAAAAAAF7Q/7DqNXeFwpgM/s1600/untitled.JPG"></a><br /><p>Along with us, there is this very troublesome kid, my cousin Jack. </p><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-4r4Hv8Efer4/TXko8KPBc_I/AAAAAAAAF7g/mpe5PEHuj4A/s1600/183544_10150101503796759_735211758_6755239_3272237_n.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 299px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5582538227107066866" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-4r4Hv8Efer4/TXko8KPBc_I/AAAAAAAAF7g/mpe5PEHuj4A/s400/183544_10150101503796759_735211758_6755239_3272237_n.jpg" /></a>The Coconut Headhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11818041865131360332noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2522039509281961311.post-83444747941705295572011-03-07T23:24:00.000-08:002011-03-08T13:06:46.300-08:00Dinner at Tibetan's Home Restaurant.<p>Somehow, rather randomly, <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">digged</span> this photo out tonight. </p><p>Gosh! That was two years ago when I took my parents on a trip to <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">JiuZhaiGou</span>, also called the Nine Tibetan Villages, in China. We certainly were the curious tourists who take pleasure in hanging out with the locals, tasting the traditional cuisines and experiencing the culture. So, we thought it might be a good idea to go have dinner at a Tibetan Home Restaurant, a home for a family of 3-generations and 10 kids who are all beautiful and talented in singing and dancing. </p><p>The secret? They told me that they sing and dance while farming cows on the hills everyday. And, if they sing well, even the cows will remain calm and relaxed. :)</p><p>The food is just simple, non-pretentious, non-refined in any form. But, the presentation, the <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">novelty</span> of eating something untried, and the experience of spending the night watching the 10 kids performing totally satisfied our curiosity towards the mysterious Tibetan culture and their people. <a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-G3O0-3zOnN0/TXXadlfD3pI/AAAAAAAAF7I/fs3SYmueqNU/s1600/P1020103.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5581607515009048210" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-G3O0-3zOnN0/TXXadlfD3pI/AAAAAAAAF7I/fs3SYmueqNU/s400/P1020103.JPG" /></a> </p>The Coconut Headhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11818041865131360332noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2522039509281961311.post-429586370133660022011-03-07T23:04:00.000-08:002011-03-07T23:15:34.380-08:00Confucius Temple Nanjing<p>One of Nanjing's must-see places would be the area around the Qin Huai River and the famous Confucius Temple. During the old days, this riverside region had a bustling nightlife where extravagant nobles, talents and businessmen flock to the restaurants, dance halls and whorehouses in this area. In Chinese literature, it is famed as a place for beauty queens and romance.</p><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-o98NnVf2iD4/TXXVtXfmhzI/AAAAAAAAF6o/tkmlj-0BQRg/s1600/_MG_2771.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 266px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5581602288572991282" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-o98NnVf2iD4/TXXVtXfmhzI/AAAAAAAAF6o/tkmlj-0BQRg/s400/_MG_2771.JPG" /></a><br /><p>Here is me with YangYang, another cousin of mine. </p><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-vMHHrd4rfG8/TXXVtog8xrI/AAAAAAAAF6w/zuTA37Pku1U/s1600/_MG_2773.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 266px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5581602293142046386" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-vMHHrd4rfG8/TXXVtog8xrI/AAAAAAAAF6w/zuTA37Pku1U/s400/_MG_2773.JPG" /></a><br /><p>The "lucky Money Tree" is one of the symbols of the Confucius Temple and supposed to bring people luck and good fortune. Guess with this picture taken with the lucky tree, I am getting rich in no time!</p><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-C_Y--cqcWxI/TXXXLsNCPiI/AAAAAAAAF7A/QWuPvws6Xyw/s1600/_MG_2778_1.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 267px; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5581603909039963682" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-C_Y--cqcWxI/TXXXLsNCPiI/AAAAAAAAF7A/QWuPvws6Xyw/s400/_MG_2778_1.JPG" /></a><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-jM_z9RQvkfU/TXXW7yv-SdI/AAAAAAAAF64/mYT7gfMJMec/s1600/_MG_2783_1.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 267px; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5581603635919210962" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-jM_z9RQvkfU/TXXW7yv-SdI/AAAAAAAAF64/mYT7gfMJMec/s400/_MG_2783_1.JPG" /></a>The Coconut Headhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11818041865131360332noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2522039509281961311.post-51212898922564312972011-03-07T19:30:00.001-08:002011-03-07T19:56:13.545-08:00A Weekend of Expansive Baby-Sitting<p>Not sure how I ended up baby-sitting a high-<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">schooler</span></span></span> for the weekend. Jack, my <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">cousin</span>, is visiting me during his school break.<br /><br />Here is how happy and goofy he looked like when I took him out for dim sum. Guess there is no real Chinese food in where he goes to school. :) </p><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-UPbaSdy3uFI/TXWj5a3LytI/AAAAAAAAF6Q/qL756TLPnIk/s1600/IMG_0017.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 299px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5581547520054250194" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-UPbaSdy3uFI/TXWj5a3LytI/AAAAAAAAF6Q/qL756TLPnIk/s400/IMG_0017.JPG" /></a><br /><p>The <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">glamorous</span> baby-sitter. Over the weekend, I found out that I simply could not handle sweet-talks, and have no principle with kids like Jack. Within two days, we have <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">acquired</span> a PS3 station, a shooting gun for the game, a few <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">games</span>, a gym membership, a new basket ball....And, he is trying to talk me into buying a new TV for him to play the newest games. I guess thank God, I finally drew a line above the TV idea. </p><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-GZ-o6AvB0Vo/TXWkB7JdhSI/AAAAAAAAF6Y/k8Bct5YGeFk/s1600/IMG_1189.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5581547666159797538" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-GZ-o6AvB0Vo/TXWkB7JdhSI/AAAAAAAAF6Y/k8Bct5YGeFk/s400/IMG_1189.JPG" /></a><br /><p>Now he looked miserable and sad going shopping with me and carrying my shopping bags.<br /><br />Growing up as a single kid, I have always dreamed about opportunities like this to boss around my little brother. Especially, when I was a kid, his parents used to play with me like a toy. Now, my dream came true today. And it's the pay-back time. Ha, Ha, ... <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-error">Sooooo</span></span></span> cool! In his word, I am bossing him around at home as if I were the queen. Nice!</p><p>But, honestly, I do enjoy spending time with this little kid and trying my best to tolerate him practicing his womanlizing skills with me. I am thinking about calling his dad soon with some detailed reports. </p><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-da8vvYXvrI8/TXWk6DZr4aI/AAAAAAAAF6g/OGK6Y_E85Sc/s1600/IMG_0020.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 299px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5581548630448005538" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-da8vvYXvrI8/TXWk6DZr4aI/AAAAAAAAF6g/OGK6Y_E85Sc/s400/IMG_0020.JPG" /></a>The Coconut Headhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11818041865131360332noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2522039509281961311.post-39886108830066793272011-03-07T19:10:00.000-08:002011-03-07T23:39:46.417-08:00Halibut and Chickpea Salad<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-COIH8SqJZQM/TXWeutSY8UI/AAAAAAAAF6A/LrzQ1Hq-fdA/s1600/_MG_3082.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 266px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5581541838463496514" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-COIH8SqJZQM/TXWeutSY8UI/AAAAAAAAF6A/LrzQ1Hq-fdA/s400/_MG_3082.JPG" /></a> <p>For food, as well as many other things in life, I prefer simple, elegant and delicious. </p><p>And, you know how you would feel when you smell the fennel and olive oil dressing, and then take a small bite of this salad, a mouthful of juicy grilled halibut, sweet cherry tomato, slightly bitter arugula and textured chickpeas...<br /><br />Made this yummy salad for a friend-gathering at home, and received rave reviews. :)<br /><br /><strong>Ingredients</strong><br /><strong>Halibut:</strong><br />1 (6-ounce) halibut steak<br />2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil<br />1/4 teaspoon salt<br />1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper<br /><br /><strong>Salad:</strong></p><p>1 head frisee, chopped<br />1 cup arugula, chopped<br />10 cherry tomatoes, halved<br />1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas (garbanzo beans)<br />1 fennel bulb, stalk removed, halved, and thinly sliced<br />1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil<br />1 lemon, juiced<br />2 teaspoons honey<br />1 teaspoon ground cumin<br />1/2 teaspoon salt<br />1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper<br /><br /><strong>Directions<br /></strong>For the halibut: Place a grill pan over medium-high heat. Brush the halibut with olive oil and season both sides with salt and pepper. Grill until cooked through, about 4 minutes per side. Let the fish rest for a few minutes then cut into 1-inch cubes.<br /><br />For the salad: In a large bowl, combine the frisee, arugula, tomatoes, chickpeas, and fennel. In a small bowl mix together the olive oil, lemon juice, honey, cumin, salt, and pepper. Drizzle the olive oil mixture over the salad and toss to combine. Top with fish and serve.<br /><br /><br /></p>The Coconut Headhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11818041865131360332noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2522039509281961311.post-25692003138486155192011-02-28T21:48:00.001-08:002011-02-28T22:11:56.415-08:00Girls Weekend Hang-Out<p>Lunch at <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">Sino</span> first. I still think they have the better Leech martinis at the Santana Row. </p><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-3UyVDyp5Xxw/TWyI07I0l6I/AAAAAAAAF5g/BJd7pRRrVCA/s1600/IMG_1175.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5578984481214470050" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-3UyVDyp5Xxw/TWyI07I0l6I/AAAAAAAAF5g/BJd7pRRrVCA/s400/IMG_1175.JPG" /></a><br /><p>Two martinis later, we decided to move onto the <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">Village</span> <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">Bistro</span> for some wines and French food. </p><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-HH_7w-uo9Jo/TWyJVwRKKCI/AAAAAAAAF5o/wzCXLiKhnro/s1600/IMG_1183.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5578985045232330786" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-HH_7w-uo9Jo/TWyJVwRKKCI/AAAAAAAAF5o/wzCXLiKhnro/s400/IMG_1183.JPG" /></a><br /><p>We ordered this oven-baked brie wrapped in paper-thin pastry paper, garnished with roasted apple and almond slices. It was warm and toasty, sweet and creamy. Totally wonderful! </p><p>We were so in love with the dish and ended up ordering two of those <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">in spite</span> the high <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">calorie</span> count. All my morning work-out were completely wasted. :) Great time tho!</p><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-fn3tTD7HADA/TWyJ6BLmM6I/AAAAAAAAF5w/rcJH_3VybCM/s1600/IMG_1181.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5578985668247696290" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-fn3tTD7HADA/TWyJ6BLmM6I/AAAAAAAAF5w/rcJH_3VybCM/s400/IMG_1181.JPG" /></a> After the food and wine, we went to see a ballet show, Swan Lake. Another sensational experience.The Coconut Headhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11818041865131360332noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2522039509281961311.post-41904201904607851852011-01-29T00:53:00.001-08:002011-01-29T01:23:01.297-08:00A Woman's Worst Nightmare!<p>So women have many fears, whether it's the fear of the first winkle line showing up, or the fear of hideous bugs, or some totally ridiculous and random stuff. We have fears, no doubt about it! Among all the fears we could possibly have, one of the worst is to show up completely dressed-down while all your girlfriends looking gorgeous and glamorous.</p><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_NxWCCZ3uGu0/TUPZ4QV1DnI/AAAAAAAAF5M/0NY2epT7MbY/s1600/180347_10150100700261089_667091088_6334199_5786506_n.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 299px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5567533124842491506" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_NxWCCZ3uGu0/TUPZ4QV1DnI/AAAAAAAAF5M/0NY2epT7MbY/s400/180347_10150100700261089_667091088_6334199_5786506_n.jpg" /></a><br /><p>My beautiful girlfriends stopped by today without much advanced notice. In spite of the great conversations and fun we had, I did experience those worst fear tonight, at least for the first 5 min upon their grand entrance. :)</p><p>Oh, come on! It's all Jasmin's fault! I got her message that the girls were hanging out tonight while I was heading out to get my nails done this evening, right after a nap after work and a shower.<br /><br />While they totally looked like movie stars, I was in my jeans and sweatshirt, and no make-up!</p><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_NxWCCZ3uGu0/TUPY6TrpQHI/AAAAAAAAF5E/llbO09biLP0/s1600/180833_10150100672971089_667091088_6333844_1119027_n.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 299px; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5567532060587409522" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_NxWCCZ3uGu0/TUPY6TrpQHI/AAAAAAAAF5E/llbO09biLP0/s400/180833_10150100672971089_667091088_6333844_1119027_n.jpg" /></a><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_NxWCCZ3uGu0/TUPY6A7ShzI/AAAAAAAAF48/OiS8TxUdKq8/s1600/169008_10150100673886089_667091088_6333846_2546491_n.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 299px; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5567532055552755506" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_NxWCCZ3uGu0/TUPY6A7ShzI/AAAAAAAAF48/OiS8TxUdKq8/s400/169008_10150100673886089_667091088_6333846_2546491_n.jpg" /></a><br /><p>Oh well... A moment of truth and being down-to-earth tonight. A great time and nightmare indeed! :) </p><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_NxWCCZ3uGu0/TUPWGsiC0nI/AAAAAAAAF40/294n_dZW-vo/s1600/Unnamed%255B1%255D.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5567528974881575538" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_NxWCCZ3uGu0/TUPWGsiC0nI/AAAAAAAAF40/294n_dZW-vo/s400/Unnamed%255B1%255D.jpg" /></a>The Coconut Headhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11818041865131360332noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2522039509281961311.post-71970053471649356062011-01-24T17:11:00.000-08:002011-01-24T17:18:47.775-08:00Brown Rice Salard with Apple and Crab Meat<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_NxWCCZ3uGu0/TT4jlDBcY-I/AAAAAAAAF4k/hiiP_2-uhHI/s1600/_MG_3048.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 267px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5565925308850004962" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_NxWCCZ3uGu0/TT4jlDBcY-I/AAAAAAAAF4k/hiiP_2-uhHI/s400/_MG_3048.JPG" /></a>For something that's simple and yet creative, tasty, this receipe can be a good choice. Basically, you got the rice and add whatever you like for the salard.<br /><br />The dressing is 3 tsb of oil oil, 1 tsb of mustard, 1tsb light myro, salt and pepper to the taste.<br /><br />Voila! Simple, tasty, colorful and healthy.<br /><br />For the record, here is the ingrdients used for this version -<br /><br />2 cups cooked brown rice<br />1 small Apple, diced<br />3 or 4 roasted red bell pepper, chopped<br />1/2 bunch of chime, chopped<br />1 can of crab meat<br />Some flat leaf parsley, chopped<br />1 avocardo<br />some black olives<br />4 small ramon tomatoes<br />2 boiled eggsThe Coconut Headhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11818041865131360332noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2522039509281961311.post-5660968997793459252011-01-16T16:33:00.000-08:002011-01-17T08:55:07.270-08:00Enjoying Being Mindless over the Weekend.Who said we must be serious and uptight all the time?! This is the weekend that I had a great time catching up with my friends, watching movie, havig my finger-nails painted with light purple, and completely enjoying being mindless. :)<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_NxWCCZ3uGu0/TTOOYmMdpmI/AAAAAAAAF4M/u4rKYbb4O7U/s1600/2.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 299px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5562946517953521250" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_NxWCCZ3uGu0/TTOOYmMdpmI/AAAAAAAAF4M/u4rKYbb4O7U/s400/2.jpg" /></a>The Coconut Headhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11818041865131360332noreply@blogger.com0