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- Mar 04, 13
AIDS LifeCycle
It is that time again. I have a friend riding 545 miles for 7 days. Raising AIDS/HIV awareness. Tommy is amazing. He bought a bike and just decided to go. And off he went. Click on the link below to reach his page.
Please, donate directly to his link...or you can purchase one of my "goodies". I will be donatingpartALL of my profits to his ride, this month.
click the pic below to take you to my shop!
Thank you!!!!! - Dec 15, 12
I often wonder how people do it. They manage a career yet have the time to sew. I am currently unemployed. Yet I do not find the time to sew. I am constantly cleaning and organizing. Keeping up the household. I do not have any kids, but two kitties that make motherhood feel real to me. When I do find the time to sew, my cats are in constant need of attention, I become distracted and find other "projects" to work on. I have 2 dresses and 4 skirts waiting to be done. I wanted to build up my shop with more clothing. But it seems like eons, waiting for it to be done. Keeping my fingers crossed that these unfinished projects become finished projects. - Feb 15, 13
i am seriously addicted to etsy. here are some cute finds on etsy.
clockwise starting from top left...
cute kitty zip pouch
sock kitty
danish inspired kitties
sweater clips
sweater
i actually got a custom made sweater from dandyrions. i sent in my own cardigan and she lovingly placed a fox wrapped around my shoulders! oh so cute!!!
scarf
teak duck
steampunk owl
tweet - Dec 15, 12
strangely mesmerized...
lanea told me of this girl from japan, i admit i do like my j-pop bands with cute girly vocals...but this one takes the cake with cute visuals too!!!
dancers from kyari pamyu pamyu perform...
from the "eisa" beats...kids eat your veges!!
ok i need to stop lurking the interwebs...thanks lanea for the links... - Dec 15, 12
oops i realized i did not update my etsy shop with my "donations". this time around i would like to make donations to...
a portion of my sales will benefit wonder cat. i have not personally experienced their services...but since i am not able to foster i decided to help out this non profit group with their goals of finding homes for the kitties...
so please stop by
my etsy shop
and shop away! i am trying to build my inventory, so stay tuned for new fabric choices. i update my facebook page or twitter feed when i am uploading new goodies...
"like" me on facebook and get a sweet coupon code! - Dec 15, 12
ok i am seriously addicted to pinterest and trying all these pins!!!
click on the "pin" to take you to the pin. the pin, then will take you directly to the original link for the full recipe...
my friend ryoks, sent me an email to make an amazing iced coffee, but never got around to making it since it called for a gallon's worth of water...and totally forgot to try the recipe. she then gets me addicted to pinterest! pinning here and there. celia, calls me out on a recipe! PINNED and challenge accepted!
i had to modify the recipe since i did not have a large container to accommodate the original recipe.
4 ounces of ground coffee
2 quarts of cold water
i poured in the 4 ounces of ground coffee straight into a container large enough to accommodate a little over 2 quarts of water
pour in the cold water and stir. cover the container and let it sit for at least 8 hours on the counter. you can opt to do it overnight if you wish. i was impatient. opted for 9 hours instead.
grab the container you wish to store the concoction in. have your mesh strainer and cheese cloth ready.
slowly pour the mixture with grounds into the strainer.
VOILA! place in fridge. ready to drink!!!
the next day i woke up to an amazing cup of iced coffee to start my day of errands!
a little shot of simple non sugar syrup and a little milk.
two thumbs up! - Dec 15, 12
this morning i came across this pin...
i have been using cash lately, to monitor my spending. i highly recommend it. it forces you to be aware of what you are buying.
i quickly rushed to my wallet to pull out all my $5 bills. $10 exactly. yay! i hope to report back in about (give or take) three months from now. maybe you should try this challenge and see how much you have saved up! if you do try this pinterest challenge, please do share your progress! - Jun 13, 12
today i decided to try a pin i have been dying to try out.
1 cup arm and hammer washing soda ($5.99 at ACE hardware)
1 cup borax ($3.49 at TARGET)
1 bar of fels naptha ($1.79 at ACE hardware)
i have been using it for the past two weeks now, the verdict, i love it!
it takes all the stubborn stains out. i had a shirt that i was ready to throw out with stubborn wine stains. voila...presto change-o, stain is out. all it took was one tablespoon! yes! one tablespoon! amazing!!! it does not suds up like regular laundry detergents. i used both a regular machine and the high efficiency machines and the soap was fine. for real hard stains, i recommend maybe a tablespoon and a half. or maybe even two.
the scent. it smells like a clean citrus summer day. if you get a chance, grab a bar of fels naptha and smell it. your laundry will come out with that fresh smell. i use bounce fabric sheets in the dryer. my laundry smells like bounce.
oh that reminds me, i hope to take fabric sheets out of the equation too and perhaps save some cash on that! but that will be another post. ;)
the prices here in san francisco, are a bit higher. i went out to mountain view to look at the walmart pricing. amazingly cheaper. you can get a bar of fels naptha for $0.79! you save a whole dollar there! the borax was the same in price but the arm and hammer washing soda was $3.99. $2 savings there too! nonetheless, it is still cheaper to use this home concoction than to buy TIDE again. i am sorry TIDE, i grew up with you, but i am all grown up now with no job at the moment. i need to penny pinch anywhere and everywhere i can...
my next project, taking away the paper towel rolls...
is it possible?? - May 11, 12
i sometimes forget that i have a blog. my blog is for my own purposes to remember things. i no longer write in my journal so i thought blogging would keep that aspect of my life in "check" apparently, not, so...much.
so i've been busy making little things here and there...here are some hair pins i made...
my awesome friend alfred had a birthday!
my friends from the good ol days came for a visit!
loving those fish eye lens!!!
finally got a chance to eat at
the stinking rose
visited my cousin at the polynesian fair in foster city
she would paddle you out into the water!!
do we look a like?! a lot of people think we are sisters. i agree that we "sound" alike.
my bestie from eons ago acquired milo!
my miu has a strange obsession with bubble wrap...
and i really want to get this for her...maybe if i placed some bubble wrap in it!
i guess that is about it...for now - Feb 25, 12
in the past i have been into animal rescue, but after a loss of a great person...i have been focusing on AIDS/HIV awareness and to stop the epidemic.
most times i donate funds from my sales on etsy to some worthy cause.
two friends are riding this year and i'd like to help them out.
kevin morgan and tommy shaw. they will endure 545 miles of hills, winds, and obstacles from san francisco to los angeles.
Tommy Shaw and his link
http://www.tofighthiv.org/site/TR/AIDSLIFECYCLE11/AIDSLifeCycleCenter?px=2811364&pg=personal&fr_id=1440
Kevin Morgan and his link
http://www.tofighthiv.org/site/TR?px=2523790&pg=personal&fr_id=1440&et=dNIYcloILhDtryfDnIfR9Q&s_tafId=46591 - Dec 15, 12
i am trying some new looks on the blog front. changing the color theme...
i think i am outgrowing my typical black "look"
going for an "easy" on the eye look. less eye strain when reading, kinda look...
i shall see how long this will last. hehe - Jan 03, 12
i have been slacking on the blog front...
i attended two beautiful weddings this year...one in hawaii and another here in san francisco...
i had an amazing dinner in orinda? crap i have no idea where i was...i fell asleep in the car ride. but it was amazing. i am never home for the holidays. it sure was a treat.
after thanksgiving. we met up with the yaks best friend and his girlfriend for a road trip to los angeles. i got food poisoning and did not remember much of the car ride. all two days at disney i was sick to my stomach but that did not stop me. i took tons of pills and many visits to the restrooms. i rode practically everything! i love disney!!!
i received my first advent calendar. yes, i was super excited about this...
and recently i returned from frankfurt..
i really would like a cuckoo clock...
i tasted the most amazing beer, EVER!!! i honestly dont think it is considered a beer. it was a refreshing explosion in my mouth!
til the next update... - Feb 25, 12
donations has been made...
as you may know, or not know....
i try and like to help out non profit organizations. majority of my donations go towards the animals in need. they can't help themselves since the human owners abandoned them. but after a very close friend passed, i am starting to focus on AIDS/HIV non profits...
a friend of mine is riding for
so until then, i will be raising funds for tommy!
so come on by my etsy shop and shop away!!!
if you read this here...please use coupon code CAFFEINE for 25% off your purchase!!! - Oct 17, 12
happy new year!!!
i have been slacking...actually i have been real busy lately. my real job forces me to work more than i would like.
oh well life happens...better late than never?? here is my hodge podge roundup of ...
from left to right, top row to bottom...
adorable alligator scarf
doctor doctor
falling leaves
kitty kitty
nyan
shadow
onesie
mask
starlette
i personally own a starlette crown but in silver. i absofuckinglutely love it!!! i hope to save up for the onyx crown! - Sep 27, 11
reno la tomatina 2011
people say reno is pretty trashy. i like it. it is not as busy as las vegas. you can eat and play on the cheap!
every year the boys and i go on a yearly "trashy" destination. (last year it was tucson and bizbee arizona.) it is a vacation where we do absolutely nothing. we drink and eat and maybe do a little something here and there. whatever the local attraction has in store for us. it was d's turn to choose the spot. RENO for la tomatina 2011!!!
we drove from san francisco to reno.
after tons o beer...we are starving!!!
this poor elephant's panty is falling!!
the next morning
we head to the automobile museum where harrah had his car collection
we head to circus circus for some fun before the big fight
and eat some grub
in preparation for the fight
dr d would like you to bend over so he can clear you with a clean bill of health
ummm b already has to use his credit card to get more money out
unfortunately i do not have any before pictures yet...
but..this should do right?
after a quick shower, d still had tomatoes on him!!!
it's time for a quick bite
before heading out for a quick free concert at harrah's
then a quick stop to the bar
d seems to have a smoking problem
we will stick to the drinks
the rest, i do not remember much but i have pictures...
by the looks of this pic...i think we are pretty trashed. or VERY happy!
does this look like it's enough to eat?
you can have ALL of this!
but your sandwich looks so much better!!
the last day
watch where you step...there are a lot of needles on the sidewalks...
burners were in town
what is vinegar used for??
our next adventure, JERSEY SHORE and atlantic city!!! 2012 here we come!!! - Sep 16, 11
i am supposed to make a mini bio...
hmmm....i don't like to talk much about myself unless asked. so this was a very hard task. as i sit here trying to think what to write. i start with
"stitching it up since 2000
turning my fabric collection
into a fun and colorful way
to organize your life."
*pant*pant*
do you know how long that took to think up? practically 8 hours.
and it is not my bio. it is sort of my mission statement.
*sigh*
i grew up as a single child by a single mother.
she wanted a girly girl but i was not having it.
i wanted to play in the mud and hated the "girl" stuff.
my mom often made her own clothing and i hated all the drab boring solids. she tried to teach me how to sew. no such luck. sewing paper was no fun. i'd rather color on it.
fast forward...my friend marc convinces me to take sewing lessons with him. there was no turning back. i discovered all the fun colors! quilting fabric. anything colorful and fun. i had to have it. i collected fabric over the years and refused to cut the fabric. i wanted to enjoy it visually. finally in 2000. i decided to cut it up. i started to make skirts. a girl can only make so many skirts. it went on to quilts. then my love and passion. bags and accessories in that nature.
i love opening my purse to find fun colorful little pouches organizing my madness. 1 pouch to place my travel documents. 1 for my make up. 1 for my feminine products. 1 for my candy and gum and other knick knacks. my lunch bag has them too. 1 to organize my tea, sugar and instant coffee. another for condiments. ketchup packets, etc. the list is non stop.
so why the name? my buddy darwin helped me on that one. i guess i am a girl that can not seem to focus...on anything. i jump from project to project often not finishing anything. i am sad one moment, the other, crazy happy. i get frustrated with sticking to one thing. i want to do it all. or attempt to. hence the moodswings. back then, ADD was not a common diagnosis. otherwise i probably would be known as ADDgrl. HAHA! people ask if i would ever change my name since my name seems so "dark" or unfriendly. i am fine with it. it describes me pretty well. i still get sad when i am unable to finish my tasks and it becomes overwhelming. but crazy happy when things are going right or i find something bright and cheerful. i am only human afterall.
so come along and join me with my travels and sewing ventures?? - Jan 07, 12
in the citrus mood
from left to right...
timeless treasures fabric
embroidered buttons
amigurumi
cute napkins
apple cozy
juicy scarf
citrus cards
candy purse
citrus dress
*please note that the photos are from their respectable etsy links - Aug 22, 11
we decide to do a mini road trip outside the city lines of SF
inverness, ca
the yak made me watch the fog
and fell in love with the town where the movie took place...
a few cows on our way
we decided to visit the lighthouse...
no such luck. the day we decide to go there it is closed. UGH!!!
it's so windy up there the trees grow sideways - Aug 12, 11
as i wait for my phone to sync with the new software update...
i was looking through the pictures taken with the phone...so here is a photo update of sorts...
california extreme 2011
i love this game soo much the yak bought me the game!!! woohoo!!! can't wait for it to be hooked up!!!
another amazing pinball game using mirrors and giving this eerie effect during game play
nerds
the line was forever to play this game...
a visit to our nations capitol
we arrived late into our hotel room and the restaurant was closed.
front desk informed us that the only food available is the local cvs or delivery. we decided to go to cvs
the stairs in exorcist. adjacent to the stairs is a 76 gas station. LOL
miss alphabet visits SF and i had an opportunity to meet this wonderful gal!!
when i go to a fast food joint and they require a name. no one seems to know how to spell my name. this time i thought i would make it simple and say "lisa" #fail...the girl could not spell lisa...
headed out to stockton for some laser tag fun...
ate at nena's we later found out that there was a shooting at the restaurant a week after we were there.
beijing
it was soo hot and humid i couldn't think of taking pictures or anything but i did remember to take pictures of food and hello kitty!
all this food for $4!!!
before
after
i got myself some BLING!!!! - Jan 07, 12
as i packaged up my etsy orders,
i got stuck...browsing around and here are my cute finds:
from left to right
jars to organize your stuff
library cards
thank you cards
the alphabet chart
moleskin books
amazing wallet
take me home
my secret
thank you ledgers
*please note all photos are from their respectable etsy links - Jul 24, 11
- Jul 18, 11
osaka is one of my favorite places to visit...
this time i managed to get some fabric...
soo many choices. oh the colors!!!
this is the clearance table outside
sewing machines!!! *drool* boys have their toys...i have sewing machines...
the eyelash section at donquijote
sanrio corner
strawberry shaped "crocs" i may have to buy them since they cost around $5
candy!!!!!! and my finger (i tried to take a pic as fast as i can since they dont like you taking pics in the stores)
taito is celebrating 50 years? they have eco bags for sale!!!
kobe pudding flavored kit kat
hokkaido melon
and i picked up a bunch of kids for the house....
all this color in less than 24 hours time in osaka... - Jul 04, 11
little miss siouxsie needed a check and had to head over to oakland VW. (i am going to give a plug out to them) if you have a volkswagen and need your car to be serviced. i can not express enough, you must head over to oakland and get your car serviced by the dealership. i never cared for dealership service guys. but this is definitely an exception. their prices are fair. the service, most excellent. see marin. he is awesome. he makes me feel like a customer. not just a number. he goes above and beyond to make sure you are well taken care of.
anyhoo.... that meant a mini adventure. i dragged along dustin with me! what little treat did we find?
URBAN ORE
they make recycling an art form. functionality at its best!!! treasures to be found!!!
sewing machines?! omg that is what i am talking about!!
the prices are fair! someone's trash may indeed be YOUR treasure!!!
then we headed on over to 900 grayson
we ordered the "demon lover"
yummmm....so far this is my favorite chicken and waffles place in the bay area!!! - Jul 18, 11
friends are great
i went to frankfurt this month...short and sweet...
sweet treats...
i'd kill for this front lawn
sunrise view from my hotel room
cute apartments lining the cobble stoned road
a midnight snack...flower shaped salami!! yummmmm
adorable vintage toys found at my local thrift shop...
i was soo tempted to bring them home...
sean dale... i miss you...
forever in our hearts... - Jun 11, 11
oyaji is located in the richmond district
3123 clement st (cross street is 32nd)
san francisco, ca 94121
we have been wanting to visit this quaint restaurant for quite some time now...
i am glad that we had the opportunity to do so today!
for lunch... we ordered tonkotsu ramen $8.50
it did have a nice flavor. mildly rich. noodles perfectly al dente. flavored boiled egg, over boiled and tasted like it was boiled directly in the soy sauce. the chashu or char siu was cooked thoroughly and had a lot of flavor. i would try the ramen again...just to see if the egg was over boiled in this batch.
buta kakuni $9
this is by far the best buta kakuni (braised pork belly) i ever had!! perfectly cooked with tons of flavor. the pork easily "shredded" with a chopstick. the fat easily melts at the touch of your tongue. i thought it was worth every penny.
katsu curry $8
the katsu was buried under all the curry. the flavor of the curry was nice. potatoes were cooked down and soft. rice had a nice texture, not dry nor too wet. could not tell what kind of grain they used. i can be a rice snob at times. hehe
here is a picture of the lunch menu
if you ever have a chance, you should try it! on june 22nd, fresh and easy opens. so stop on by before you do your grocery shopping!
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Tweets
- Photo: “Chicken & cafe” I think it would be fun to drink my coffee with chickens running free. But I think... http://t.co/DRJH1pyY3X
- Photo: All for under 800yen ($8.27) yes the beer was included #onlyinjapan #なか卯 http://t.co/kS2oqjmp6b
- @Turleen niiiice be prepared. It's hot as hell!!! Maybe I will get a trip on reserve?!?
- I love Japan. But I can not wait to get back home. Yes. Dear universe, please take me back to San Francisco. Thank you.
- @Turleen still in Japan. Waiting to go back to normal temperatures :)
- @Turleen lol. Off the airplane?? Lmao!! I should take those with me.
- Cine: http://t.co/kY6xXJ04WK
- Photo: Whizzing by. The breeze is helping! Major heat rash. 😦 http://t.co/2fk2SrNffH
- Burger set w/amazing fries & drink for 1000yen. Salsa in my burger. I loved it!!! http://t.co/uTo54e9tRH
- We had to pull over and support this guy making burgers, only because he had this adorable #airstream… http://t.co/akcCWqk3OT
- OMG when you purchase a decent pair of headphones it's hard to go back to cheapo sets #audiotechnica #spoiledears http://t.co/xddphVcsdy
- Oh and one other pic of more obscene #vinyltoys #エッチ #nofilter #boobs #onlyinjapan @ ヤマシロヤ http://t.co/p91ot0FggK
- Ok mentakun looks phallic. And the "I <3 pussy" guys up front are laughing. #onlyinjapan #vinyltoys @… http://t.co/ZlqcFYBNa0
- Vintage toys waiting for a home to go to #nakano #onlyinjapan #vinyl @ まんだらけ 中野店 記憶 http://t.co/e3nIreKezc
- You would think I'd be sick of #taiyaki nope. Custard cream! Yum #onlyinjapan #asakusa http://t.co/H2h7BJi0m1
- On our way to find spiritual enlightenment #asakusa #tokyometro #feetshot #doublecam http://t.co/aRtaHCgqtk
- RT @BlackCraftCult: 40% off entire store. Use code: believeinyourself when checking out! http://t.co/fMSriWaICP
- @Turleen hmm. I wonder if they have such tasty treats???? Do they???
- @Turleen I just tasted it and yes. Oh my god is it good. I can eat the whole cake by myself. I need to buy 1 more! http://t.co/zuv6ncix5F
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about me
- i grew up as a single child by a single mother.
she wanted a girly girl but i was not having it.
i wanted to play in the mud and hated the "girl" stuff.
my mom often made her own clothing and hated all the drab boring solids. she tried to teach me how to sew. no such luck. sewing paper was no fun. i'd rather color on it.
fast forward...my friend marc convinces me to take sewing lessons with him. there was no turning back. i discovered all the fun colors! quilting fabric. anything colorful and fun. i had to have it. i collected fabric over the years and refused to cut the fabric. i wanted to enjoy it visually. finally in 2000. i decided to cut it up. i started to make skirts. a girl can only make so many skirts. it went on to quilts. then my love and passion. bags and accessories in that nature.
i love opening my purse to find fun colorful little pouches organizing my madness. 1 pouch to place my travel documents. 1 for my make up. 1 for my feminine products. 1 for my candy and gum and other knick knacks. my lunch bag has them too. 1 to organize my tea, sugar and instant coffee. another for condiments. ketchup packets, etc. the list is non stop.
so why the name? my buddy darwin helped me on that one. i guess i am a girl that can not seem to focus...on anything. i jump from project to project often not finishing anything. i am sad one moment, the other, crazy happy. i get frustrated with sticking to one thing. i want to do it all. or attempt to. hence the moodswings. back then, ADD was not a common diagnosis. otherwise i probably would be known as ADDgrl. HAHA! people ask if i would ever change my name since my name seems so "dark" or unfriendly. i am fine with it. it describes me pretty well. i still get sad when i am unable to finish my tasks and it becomes overwhelming. but crazy happy when things are going right or i find something bright and cheerful. i am only human afterall.
