San Francisco Lamb Jam 2015

Thanks to my friend, me and my boyfriend got to experience a different culinary adventure on Sunday. She invited us to go with her and her husband to this Lamb Jam event, which is apparently an annual thing hosted by American Lamb. The Lamb Jam is a tasting  event and competition of talented chefs in the city (they have 5 tour cities total) to incorporate their skills and lambs. They have 16 chefs compete, and we got to taste 16 different lamb dishes, plus drinks and desserts. 

We had so many dishes served in small plates, but we were full and satisfied. Not everything was my favorite, but it was overall an exciting experience. I can't remember for the life of me which one is what, but I could show you some of the pictures of the food I tasted. Even though it was supposed to be a tasting event, the portion was pretty generous and filling. 

#HealthyHike | Pleasanton Ridge Regional Park

The #HeathyHike is going strong. We went hiking again last Saturday to Pleasanton Ridge National Park. We hiked 6 miles for about 3 hours. The view was so beautiful!

#HealthyHike | Pogonip, Santa Cruz

Yesterday we went for a Sunday hike in Pogonip, Santa Cruz, CA. We started the day pretty late. We had lunch nearby our place and by the time we got there it was already around 1:15 pm. I knew we wanted to go hiking, but the destination was a last-minute decision. We saw our friends photos when they went here last week, so we decided to follow them. It was a very nice day and weather, too!

It was a relax walk/hike for a total of 6 miles - 2 hours 35 minutes. Not bad for a weekend workout. Now that I'm incorporating exercise back in my life, I invite you all to start too if you haven't! Start by incorporating little workout in your daily schedule, such as 30-minute walk, 30-minute swim or whatever it is that you want to do. Try doing them for 8 times a month - which means 2 times a week. Start small. Let's do this #healthy2015 together! Let me know if you want to join the "challenge" and let's motivate each other =)

I gotta say, the makeup looked pretty good when I got home!

This used to be a tennis court. There was an abandoned clubhouse - Pogonip Clubhouse. 

We found "Crazy Love" book abandoned on a log. 

It was a great book. I've read and am inspired by it. 

Thank you for reading! 

Hope you all have a great week!

#HealthyHike | Lands End, San Francisco

Ok, it's spring. Tax season is over. I want to re-start my 2015 healthy goal. This time I want to really do it. I keep saying i want to exercise, but for some reason the spirit always falls short. I want to start #HealthyHike this year where I go hiking with my friends at least once a week..? Haha.. I know I set my goal too high for myself, but if I don't I would just end up not doing anything.

Last Saturday, we went hiking at Lands End in San Francsico. The view was amazing. The trail was not hard. We walked for approximately 4.72 miles. It was a pretty good workout, considering.

The ruins of Sutro Baths

Back in the late 1890s, it was the largest indoor swimming pool built by Aldolph Sutro. Sadly, with great depression and all, the pool lost its popularity. A developer bought the site in 1964 with a plan for high-rise apartment building,. The plan never went through, and the building was finally detroyed by fire in 1966. 

Muracci's Japanese Curry

It's claimed to be the best curry in the bay area. Yum!

We weren't full sharing one plate of the chicken katsu curry. Thankfully, there was Sushirrito not far from Muracci. We walked there and got ourselves one Geisha's Kiss. 

Tax Season Break in Pictures | 2015

Hi Everyone! Long time no see!

Tax season is finally over. I'm enjoying a 4-day weekend right now. It feels really good to not working after 10 days of working non stop. Even during busy season, I always try to take a break here and there. It really helps ease my overwhelmed feeling that is inevitable during stressed months. Looking back, I'm pretty impressed at myself to be able to do all these things (read: to go out, at all) during my busiest season of the year!

Saturday (03/7) - Sancho's Taqueria

Had the best fish taco at Sancho's, Palo Alto after a long day at work

Sunday (03/8)

Went to Target and got myself a tall of coffee latte. I substituted with soy milk, 

and then I realized I meant to say non-fat milk. My brain clearly started to lose its mind!

Monday (03/9) - 8:50pm

Just finished a 1-hour intense Zumba class. I managed to squeeze in 

exercising in my week because of this gym buddy of mine =)

Saturday (03/14)

My man's back after two-week away for a family visit. I was all smiley after work on 

a Saturday because of this guy right here. We went to Tumeric, Sunnyvale for dinner.

Saturday (03/21) - ZENsen Sushi, Newark

$1.50 for everything! The sushi was good. Plus unlimited stream of hot water and tea 

at every table. Amazing! We then watched Dracula on blu-ray. Perfect night!

Sunday (03/22)

It's been a while since I last put on some makeup. On my way to farmers' market.

Sunday (03/22) - Farmers' Market, Campbell

Got all my groceries in the bag. We've been substituting 

rice for broccoli and cauliflower.

Sunday (03/22) - Claw Shack, San Jose

Okay, clearly I lied. We still eat rice every now and then, but not as much

as we used to. 

Friday (03/27) - Back-to-College-days-Dinner

It was one of those days when there was nothing in the fridge, and  

the cup noodle was good enough. Hey, at least I got some brocolli!

Saturday (03/29) - Baby G's 1st Birthday

No words to describe how amazing Baby G's mom is! She decorated every single 

thing. It was like pinterest-worthy everywhere!

Sunday (03/30) - Spring Floral

Nothing like floral print to brighten up the mood.

 Saturday (04/04) - Arastradero Trail, Palo Alto

An afternoon stroll/light hike to enjoy God's creation on easter weekend.

Friday (04/10) - Crouching Tiger, Redwood City

The most intense day of tax season this year. A client called to ask 

questions and challenge every answer I gave. 

Saturday (04/11) - Wing Box, San Jose

Don't judge. I was super hungry!

Sunday (04/12) - Sacho's Taqueria, Palo Alto

My last working weekend. My boyfriend drove me to work and picked 

me up after. It was a good day!

Tuesday (04/14) - Love Ran Red Tour, SJSU

Chris Tomlin is in the house! A long with Tenth Avenue North and 

Rend Collective. It was a great night. 

Wednesday (04/15) - Kickin' Crab, San Jose

Aside from tax season was over, it was a rough, emotional day.

A friend lost a parent today. My boss asked if I still had both of my parents. I said yes. 

She said, "Well then love them as long as you can." I told her, "Of course". She walked 

away and then stepped back to say, "Make sure to let them know you do."

Thursday (04/16) - San Francisco

The day after. We went for dim sum at Chinatown then a visit

to The Walt Disney Family Museum, and ice creat at Bi-Rite Creamery. 

Until next year!