A-MAZING!!!!!

The jellybean shared this amazing choir group with me and now I want singing lessons. haha.

I present to you, hailing from Staten Island, the PS 22 choir! Please press play! =) I promise you'll like it!



Here is their blog:
http://ps22chorus.blogspot.com/

And here is their youtube channel:

http://www.youtube.com/ps22chorus

Spread the love!

LOVE IT!!!

My amigo Jay Horinouchi posted this on his facebook. ME LIKEY!!!! I need a uke!!!

What does this mean????

I'm a little embarrassed to post this because my feet were peeling in this photo and my feet are fugly, but it's too funny not to post.

When I returned from Turks & Caicos I got a mosquito bite on my foot...in the shape of a heart!!!! hahhaa. What on earth does this mean???? hahhaha.

It's been a while...

Geez, I haven't blogged in ages! Well, here we go! Time for some photos!

(I am too pooped to write any comments about these photos. Maybe I'll come back later and do it another time. MAYBE. haha.)

If anyone is still out there, HOLLA!!!!














































Been basilsitting for a friend. Now the plant is gone. Should've made the pesto!!! hhahha j/k Erica! It thrived under my care.

Weekend of Janelle

Boy oh boy is my roommate loved. She had three days of celebration in honor of her 26th year of life. And I got to be a part of all three! Hope you had a good birthday, Janelle! As Cathy would say, grab 26 by the balls!


Janelle in front of her P-wagon. (This is a Pulp Fiction reference. Remember the yellow truck? haha.)

Having cupcakes and wine at Sweet Revenge, a cupcake bar in the West Village. We definitely enjoyed their cupcakes. 

My girls can eat!!!! Cupcakes that is. 

Awkward pose. haha. I really liked the way the cupcakes were wrapped. Easy to peel.

Janelle with the Anz. 

CUTE. haha. I know who she's waiting for. hahha.

I finally got to head down to Red Hook in Brooklyn to go to Baked. Years ago I watched this bakery come to life on the food network-I saw their struggles, their determination. It was really cool seeing the place in real life, all that hard work!They seem to be doing really well. They're friends with Martha, they've been featured on Oprah, and now they have their own cookbook! It's very inspiring. One day! =) 

I like the bird perched on top, but if that was in my apt., I'd be creeped out. haha. 

The sweet and salty cake was delicious! The cake was very moist. The frosting is caramel flavored with fleur de sel sprinkled on top. YUM!

We don't mess around here. We get our business done!!!! haha.

Cute packaging.

Happy workers.

Happy customer :D

I swear this dog looked bigger in real life. 

Cousins!

Cousins!

Salumeria Rosi. Swine galore! We finally got to try this place! I posted about Salumeria way back then. The prosciutto was delicious! Their little plates were delicious as well. They're served tapas style. Thanks for the meal, Al & Rose! Thanks for having a birthday, Janelle! haha. 

Self-portrait.

A sampling of swine and cheese.

Look at all that deliciousness hanging in the back!

YUM!

Photo by Al.

I think they pulled these rosemary sprigs off the bush in front of the restaurant. I didn't know this until after we left. I freaking ate some of the rosemary. Who knows if they even washed it!!! hahah. I didn't get sick, so I guess I'm ok =)

This is a random shot, but whenever I look at this pic I start to DROOL! Roasted corn with mayo, chili powder, cotija cheese, and a squeeze of lime. You can get this corn at Cafe Habana in Nolita. I love grilled corn in the summer. I miss BBQ-ing!!!!!!! Somebody throw me a steak! haha.

T & C

I am officially halfway done with my program! It's so crazy how time flies. And the best part of ending my second semester? A trip to Turks and Caicos for a destination wedding!!!! A big grazie to my italiano! =) I had an amazing time!!!

Some highlights of my trip: snorkeling alone with two sharks (not on purpose, not recommended. haha), seeing two sea turtles, a barracuda, a giant manta ray, and conch hunting. Oh, and I also burned like a mofo!!!! The wedding on the beach was beautiful, too. We even had a rainbow pop up at the end of the wedding. =) It was very picturesque. Too bad I didn't post that picture. haha. 

Well, it's time to get back to reality and get back to school (sigh). haha. 

L-O-V-E the commercial

L-O-V-E the song even more! This version is by Joss Stone. 

I'm in finals mode. Wish me luck! BRB! =)

happy birthday, baby!

Miss you!

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Recent happenings:

Matthew's bday dinner at HanGawi. This place is a favorite of Barbara Walters and Gwyneth Paltrow. I've never eaten korean food that's tasted so healthy. It's a vegetarian/organic/korean restaurant. We went to McDonald's afterwards. haha. Thanks for the dinner recommendations, Julie!

Give me cupcake!!! 

Poor Sam. My fatty hat's in the way.

If you want to make me happy, all you have to do is buy me a McDonald's ice cream cone. haha. 

Oh Matthew. haha.

Dinner at Co. pizzeria. This place got a lot of hype. I thought it was ok. 

Awww, I love this pic of Rose and Al. 

So I walked into the bathroom to brush my teeth and this is how I found my toothbrush (my toothbrush is the green one). It made me laugh. Janelle, you need to watch that toothbrush of yours! 

Cupcake Camp at Happy Ending in the lower east side.

Two of my classmates came out. Glad you guys came out! =)

Cupcake graveyard.

The cupcake booty. There was an interesting cupcake we tried that night. A bacon, cheddar, and beer cupcake. It kind of tasted like carrot cake with a hint of bacon bits. 

So cute! My favorite presentation of the night.

cupcake camp NYC!

Gonna be at cupcake camp nyc today and I'm bringing some cupcakes! Be there or be square! 

For more info:

http://cupcakecampnyc.blogspot.com/
http://cupcakecamp.org/

SO FIERCE

I LOVE this pic of Kate Lanphear. LOVE! She is one bad ass biatch.

image via BB via (tfs)

March

This is going to be quick and dirty. I need my beauty sleep. haha. These are the things I did in the month of March:

MOMA

So I asked my cousin to take a picture of me with the painting. I really don't think he did this on purpose because that's unlike him. He's too nice. haha. 

My fob cousins Aileen and Albert. I guess I shouldn't call them fobs because they were born in the U.S. I said to Albert, "Hey Albert, go help your friend, he's on the ground!" haha.

I see you!!!!

I love this font. It's so dreamy.

Points to anyone who can guess the designer responsibile for this graphic piece of art.

Buddakan in the meatpacking district. I miss their edamame dumplings. YUM!

Hanging out in BKLYN.

Brooklyn indoor flea.

Yummy pastries.

The New York Public Library.

My stylish friend Aimee came out to visit from Jersey/Philly.

Bryant Park

New hot dogs added to the menu- bulgogi wrap dog, grilled kimchi hotdog, kimchi bulgogi hotdog, chili hotdog, curry hotdog.

GREEN PARTY!!!!

This party wasn't as crazy as the red party, but it was still FUN! We played games. I LOVE GAMES! Al, next time our team is going to be called the killer whales, not care bears. Thanks Al & Rosemary for hosting the party! I love hanging out with you guys! Ohana! =)

hola!

Geez, it's been a while since I've done any design work.

Last week, my ex-roommie asked if I could help him out with his high school's spanish club logo. The kids saw some of my illustrations from my website and they loved it! haha. The illustrations make me laugh. Some people think they're scary. BOOOO. haha. My cupcake logo ALMOST had teeth like this lil ole pinto bean with the sombrero. haha.

I hope the kids like it...because I have to get back to nursing. =)

p.s. Thanks to everyone who stops by the blog. Glad you guys like it! =)

COME TO MAMA!!!

I would almost KILL for this ring. haha.

I've never seen anything so massive. I NEED this ring, people! You never know when you're going to get into a fight. Wouldn't you rather be prepared than have to scramble to find a weapon? Take it from me.

WE NEED MORE BLING!!!

The faker, the better. haha. 

Ring by Lanvin, on the finger of Kate Lanphear. Photo by tommy from jak&jil.

(sigh) haha. 

On a side note let me tell you something random that happened to me today.

We had a freak snow storm on Sunday-Monday so there's still residual snow and ice on the streets and sidewalks. After my class I decided to go get some lunch. While crossing the street, a girl approaching me all of a sudden jerked back and forth, looking like she was about to slip and fall. I said, whoa, are you ok? I lunged forward in attempts to save her from her about-to fall. Two seconds later, BAM! I'm lying on the side my hip, on the ground wondering how I fell SO FAST (gravity can be so cruel haha). I literally slapped the ground. This guy yells over at me, Hey, you ok??? I was so embarrassed and I just kept walking (and laughing thinking how stupid I looked). There were a lot of people on the streets. haha. Now I have a bruise on the side of my leg because I tried to do something nice for someone. Isn't it ironic, don't you think? haha. 

February

Gotta make this quick and dirty.

February's been really busy. School's been really, really busy! I can't believe how fast time is going. I'm already registered for my summer semester! So I've had lots of visitors; people who I haven't seen in years and all of a sudden they pop up in new york! I don't get it. Did you guys not want to see me when I was in California??? hahha. Even my sister's childhood friend who i haven't seen in years was out here.

I gotta go. BRB! 

 

Aren't they cute?

Jennifer's bday, complete with cupcakes! Like the cake stand? It's a plate on top of an upside down bowl. 

Here's an action shot of me studying during jennifer's bday. haha. 

At the Guggenheim Museum. 

Here is Erica rocking out at the museum. 

Our RED/ORANGE party. If you weren't wearing red or orange, you couldn't get into the apt. You also had to bring food that was red or orange. Strict rules! =)

See the plate of orange peels? This is very korean. haha. Look at all the orangeness. 

This is how I communicate. (photo by rosemary)

(photo by rosemary)

The red/orange crew. 

The love guru.

This poster KILLS ME! hhaha. What happens to women without men???? The shocking story of one man against 1,000 women. GIRLS IN PRISON. haha. 

Eating bbq ribs at Dinosaur up in Harlem. TASTY!!!

Jay and his coworker Tiffany. Jay, I'm still miffed that you didn't get me into Comicon! At least you made up for it by getting me some doubletree cookies. =) kidding, kidding!

Even Gina came out to visit from Boston! 

Still can't believe it! =)

Filipino gangstas. Willis came out for a superquick visit again. I'm pretty sure he had more fun in NY than Virginia. RIIIIGHT??? haha. 

Hanging out in soho. LOVE the black wall. 

Hanging out on the brooklyn bridge. 

Michelle (sister's friend) and her new friends.

Le Love

In light of vday, here are some of my favorite images from le love and loveology. I even put a soundtrack to this post! haha. Scroll down to play. Hope everyone enjoys this hallmark holiday. Every single day should be a day of love, not just vday. I don't hand out sage advice like this for free, so please, take it with you. haha. I'm really tired. I think that's why I sound so cheesy and delirious. More updates to come!

LOVE this song!