tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-45966540600300447162024-02-21T18:26:11.114-08:00Vintage BroadwayLife After A Vintage-Broadway WeddingMrs. Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08656915575680184447noreply@blogger.comBlogger168125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4596654060030044716.post-39869992533116687352011-07-21T17:52:00.000-07:002011-07-21T17:52:01.696-07:00Hope and FearI was just thinking last night, why do we hope? Why do we hope and pray and dream of better outcome for our situations? The answer is plainly, because we fear. Would there be a need for hope if we do not fear? Would we still pray if we do not hope? <br />
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Hope and fear go together. Inseparable. Hand in hand.<br />
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But what is life without hope? *deepthoughtsmodeon.Mrs. Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08656915575680184447noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4596654060030044716.post-26867637531135624332011-05-19T22:50:00.000-07:002011-05-19T22:50:15.851-07:0030 reasons why I love you...<div class="MsoNormal">1<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>You work out to keep looking HOT<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal">2<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>You don't force me to work out<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal">3<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>You like my cooking, no matter how bad they are<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal">4<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>You say "I love you" every day, no matter what<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal">5<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>You still take the trash out even though you come home late<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal">6<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>You wash the dishes after I cook<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal">7<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>You do the laundry when you have time<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal">8<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>You don't force me to do laundry<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal">9<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>You play with Pixie like he's a real human<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal">10<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>You entertain my crazy emo moments<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal">11<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>You aways listen to my rants about school or life in general<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal">12<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>You love my family like they are your own<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal">13<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>My family loves you so much<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal">14<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>You put up with my obsession with ghost adventurer<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal">15<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>and my obsession with reality show<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal">16<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>You're always supportive of my work and studies<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal">17<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>I love how much care you put into your hair <o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal">18<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>I love how savvy you are with finances<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal">19<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>You're so diligent in taking care of our house<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal">20<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>You don't mind waking up in the middle of the night to get me a glass of water<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal">21<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>You remind me to keep up with our faith<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal">22<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>You don't force me to cook everyday<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal">23<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>I love how you're so into basketball and take the time to explain the rules to me<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal">24<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>I love how unselfish you are <o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal">25<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>I love how you never forgot to put the toilet seat down<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal">26<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>I love how efficient and prepared you are in everythig you do<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal">27<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>I love how you smell after you shave<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal">28<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>I love how you kiss me good night<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal">29<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>I love that it only took me 5 minutes to create this list. That just shows how absolutely wonderful and lovely you are, and…<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal">30<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>I love you because baby, you're a firework!</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal">Happy birthday, darling.</div>Mrs. Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08656915575680184447noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4596654060030044716.post-3721163335151769862011-04-29T20:49:00.000-07:002011-04-29T20:49:45.733-07:00Wonderful QuoteI remember reading this quote a long time ago.... so touching and empowering.<br />
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"Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us.' We ask ourselves, Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous? Actually, who are you <i>not</i> to be? You are a child of God. Your playing small does not serve the world. There's nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won't feel insecure around you. We are all meant to shine, as children do. We were born to make manifest the glory of God that is within us. It's not just in some of us; it's in everyone. And as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we're liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others." (A Return to Love: Reflections on the Principles of "A Course in Miracles", Harper Collins, 1992. From Chapter 7, Section 3])Mrs. Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08656915575680184447noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4596654060030044716.post-1942292926976217292011-04-23T15:30:00.000-07:002011-04-23T15:30:27.201-07:00A.I.Have you guys been keeping up with American Idol?<br />
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I haven't been watching it since I've been busy with school, but for my husband, AI is a must see show. I sometimes "watch" it with him on DVR. And by watching, I meant working on a school paper on my laptop next to him, in front of the TV. But last night, something broke my concentration: Haley Reinhart. Wow, that voice... and that song! Uuuu.. and that dress! Ok, now I'm hooked :)<br />
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Speaking of that dress, did you see how beautiful she looked? Oh and the dress... the dress! It's vintage and retro and looks really cool on her. I read that you can get it from <a href="http://www.stopstaringclothing.com/">StopStaring.com</a><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAqtQf9mwhDBGXhqnGRHgHXjYp5R9AAhzFOVuWaxAucMtDt3HX0h_bPHckbJ3i0S2rwKRU1gk737y5Uu9sAdGsleORARENPuZCJQAjYErte-wAzKgLLtg98S5I0JyuUZ6j8qfO-5mQkkM/s1600/american-idol-red-dots-240ssl042111.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAqtQf9mwhDBGXhqnGRHgHXjYp5R9AAhzFOVuWaxAucMtDt3HX0h_bPHckbJ3i0S2rwKRU1gk737y5Uu9sAdGsleORARENPuZCJQAjYErte-wAzKgLLtg98S5I0JyuUZ6j8qfO-5mQkkM/s320/american-idol-red-dots-240ssl042111.jpg" width="213" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> Haley Reinhart. Photo courtesy of Fox.</div><br />
Haley is my fave in the show because she looks kinda like the character Angela from TV Series Bones.... but her performance last week was really great. Yep.... I guess I'll be watching the show more closely now. Go Haley!!! You got my vote :)Mrs. Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08656915575680184447noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4596654060030044716.post-11955277802270843082011-04-04T20:29:00.000-07:002011-04-04T20:29:22.093-07:00Busy busy busyHave you ever felt like the more time you have, the less time you have for anything? It's like when you go on an extended vacation, you have all the things that you did not do while you were on your time off, and suddenly you realize that there are so many things to do?<br />
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I don't know if that makes sense. Maybe it's the result of procrastinating.<br />
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Anyway, I do feel overwhelmed lately with school, work, family, friends, and household chores. Especially with the tax season coming to a close! However, I found that as long as you make a list of things and just tackle it one by one, you'll be ok.Mrs. Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08656915575680184447noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4596654060030044716.post-78280717905693234652011-03-09T19:45:00.000-08:002011-03-09T19:51:53.096-08:00CakeI suddenly have this urge to eat cake. Not just any cake.... but a small, beautiful, colorful cake without the calorie. Is there such a thing in this world?<br />
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Of course I turn to <a href="http://foodgawker.com/">foodgawker </a>to feast my eyes on the delicious pictures of cakes. The pictures on that blog are so pretty that sometimes I have to resist the temptation to lick the icing out of those pictures they post in there.<br />
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I wish I can make and decorate pretty cakes like these...<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://kokocooks.blogspot.com/2011/03/funfetti-cake.html">source</a></div><br />
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Yummy yum yum! :)Mrs. Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08656915575680184447noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4596654060030044716.post-88935067460674333252011-03-09T19:36:00.000-08:002011-03-09T19:36:25.742-08:00Bouquet CrushHow gorgeous is this bouquet from dWeddings? Yellow, green, and smears of white. Simple, romantic, and so sweet.<br />
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Anyway, what's new? The weather has been kinda weird lately, which is causing many people to fall sick. Also, spring is coming up. So excited that the flowers are going to bloom and nature is going to regain its brilliant color. I can't wait to see the jacaranda trees with its gorgeous violet color decorating the streets again, especially along the 5 freeway along Santa Ana. It's pretty cool.<br />
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Daylight savings is coming up this week. Wow, time sure flies!Mrs. Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08656915575680184447noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4596654060030044716.post-31976764258438595182011-01-13T15:50:00.000-08:002011-01-13T15:50:02.329-08:00AnniversaryLast January 9th was my 6th anniversary of dating Mr.B exclusively. In a few months (in June) we will be celebrating our 2nd wedding anniversary. I know it's still 5 months to go, but I love the idea of making this cute "little stitched Love Note":<br />
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Traditionally, the 2nd anniversary gift is cotton. So how perfect would this love note be for the 2nd anniversary gift? You can find the DIY tutorial from Beverly's <a href="http://www.flamingotoes.com/2011/01/ps-i-love-you/">Flamingo Toes blog</a>. I love all her tutorials. Beverly is so talented and generous with her ideas. This tutorial is so simple yet beautiful...Mrs. Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08656915575680184447noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4596654060030044716.post-1846874050652749712011-01-07T16:26:00.000-08:002011-01-07T16:26:21.168-08:00Persistent<h3 class="r g0"><em>per·sist·ent</em><span style="font: smaller 'Doulos SIL','Gentum','TITUS Cyberbit Basic','Junicode','Aborigonal Serif','Arial Unicode MS','Lucida Sans Unicode','Chrysanthi Unicode'; margin: 0pt 0.7em;">/pərˈsistənt/</span><span class="f" style="font-size: smaller; margin: 0pt 0.7em;">Adjective</span></h3><div class="s"><div>1. Continuing firmly or obstinately in a course of action in spite of difficulty or opposition.</div><div>2. Characterized by a specified habitual behavior pattern, esp. a dishonest or undesirable one. </div><div><br />
</div><div>Whether we realize it or not, life offers us countless opportunities to be successful. It is the hard work that we put in that prepares us to take that opportunity and turn it into something of value. Without hard work and preparation, the opportunities will go to waste.</div><div><br />
</div><div>Persistence. A word that used to terrify me for fear of being found too aggressive. Me? Aggressive? More like passive aggressive. I'm very much a people-pleaser, so when someone says 'no', I usually say 'ok' and walk away. But how is that going to help me get what I want? So my sister encourages me (ok, it was more like a demand) to be persistent in my approach. Don't take no, and just keep finding a way to get what I need to get. So far I'm still getting a 'no', but I feel that things are starting to change. So... hopefully.... hopefully my persistence will pay off.</div></div>Mrs. Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08656915575680184447noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4596654060030044716.post-51951819563667077672011-01-03T15:58:00.000-08:002011-01-03T16:00:50.546-08:00New Year, New Beginning, New Crossroads.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://looking-so-innocent.xanga.com/"><img border="0" height="191" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNKFQbBfLIixjge_6fUkuxcqHWfydgpslpO22a44PYTPOJxZDWrYkRqTWIqkiSvyAE-j9oAE_90MvQtpbusBU_OWxQQ5iNtpNmuig2pO6hZ6Tf4j3ermRrz5sAucgrIXSM2QkbHem6EYw/s320/z216332378.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />
Time passes by so quickly. Suddenly it is already the 3rd day of the new year. As always, the end of a year prompts many people to make new resolution for the new year. My resolution is to be more healthy. In particular, I'm going to try to got on board with the "meatless mondays" program that everyone's talking about. Not sure if I'll also do the "tofu thursday" yet. I guess we'll see :)<br />
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What other good new year resolutions out there? My friend Cindy has a good one: she tries to master one new skill per year. I remember a few years ago she took up drumming, which is pretty cool. I think she said this year she wants to learn to play the violin. Hmm... I think my resolution for 2010 was master playing the guitar, but that didn't happen quite yet, so I guess I still need to push myself to do that. Yep, time to put away all the holiday decorations, and dust off the guitar that I stashed away in the far corners of my room, and start strumming again. So that's my second resolution. The third one is kinda hard. I really want to stop wasting time. Time is so precious. There's so much to do and so little time, so this year, I will manage my time better and be more productive. So there you have it. My three new year resolutions. <br />
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By the way, here's a very inspiring article from one of my favorite writers, Paolo Coelho about.... life and living it your way.<br />
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<b>1] The path begins with a crossroads.</b> There you can stop and think what direction to follow. But don’t spend too much time thinking or you’ll never leave the spot. Reflect a lot on the choices that lie ahead, but once you have taken the first step, forget the crossroads for ever or else you will always torture yourself with the useless question: “did I take the right path?” <br />
<b>2] The path doesn’t last for ever. </b>It is a blessing to travel the path for some time, but one day it will come to an end, so always be prepared to take leave of it at any moment. However enraptured you may be at certain landscapes, or scared whenever you have to make a great effort to go ahead, don’t get too used to anything. Neither to the hours of euphoria, nor to the endless days when everything seems so difficult and progress is so slow. Don’t forget that sooner or later an angel will appear and your journey will reach an end.<br />
<b>3] Honor your path.</b> It was your choice, your decision, and just as you respect the ground you step on, that ground will respect your feet. Always do what is best to conserve and keep your path and it will do the same for you.<br />
<b>4] Be well equipped.</b> Carry a small rake, a spade, a penknife. Understand that penknives are no use for dry leaves, and rakes are useless for herbs that are deep-rooted. Know also what tool to use at each moment. And take care of them, because they are your best allies.<br />
<b>5] The path goes forward and backward.</b> At times you have to go back because something was lost, or else a message to be delivered was forgotten in your pocket. A well tended path enables you to go back without any great problems.<br />
<b>6] Take care of the path before you take care of what is around you.</b> Attention and concentration are fundamental. Don’t be distracted by the dry leaves at the edges or by the way that others are looking after their paths. Use your energy to tend and conserve the ground that accepts your steps.<br />
<b>7] Be patient.</b> Sometimes the same tasks have to be repeated, like tearing up weeds or closing holes that appear after unexpected rain. Don’t let that annoy you – that is part of the journey. Even though you are tired, even though certain tasks are repeated so often, be patient.<br />
<b>8] Paths cross.</b> People can tell what the weather is like. Listen to advice, and make your own decisions. You alone are responsible for the path that was entrusted to you.<br />
<b>9] Nature follows its own rules.</b> In this way, you have to be prepared for sudden changes in the fall, slippery ice in winter, the temptations of flowers in spring, thirst and showers in the summer. Make the most of each of these seasons, and don’t complain about their characteristics.<br />
<b>10] Make your path a mirror of yourself. </b>By no means let yourself be influenced by the way that others care for their paths. You have your soul to listen to, and the birds to tell what your soul is saying. Let your stories be beautiful and pleasant to everything around you. Above all, let the stories that your soul tells during the journey be echoed at each and every second of the path.<br />
<b>11] Love your path.</b> Without this, nothing makes any sense.<br />
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</div><div style="color: blue; font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;"><span style="font-size: small;">So let's start 2011 with positive attitude and a smile, for we all know that when we smile, the world smiles with us.</span></div>Mrs. Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08656915575680184447noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4596654060030044716.post-82410664479472661192010-12-31T21:14:00.000-08:002011-01-04T21:15:52.855-08:00End of year ritualsIn my family, we have a tradition to go to the beach and watch the last sunset of the year on December 31st. It's a wonderful way to reflect on all the things that had happened throughout the year, and a nice opportunity to kinda finalize the new year's resolution list. <br />
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Here's what the last sunset of 2010 looked like from Huntington Beach :)<br />
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It's 5 days before Christmas, and I feel like I'm finally ready to welcome baby Jesus into my heart.Mrs. Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08656915575680184447noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4596654060030044716.post-44597684035091165892010-12-20T10:00:00.000-08:002010-12-20T10:00:37.343-08:00Now I KnowSchool is out, work is enjoyable, life is wonderful and God is good.<br />
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I woke up this morning with no worry in my mind for the first time. I'm done with the finals, and for some reason, I can accept that I have done my best and whatever the outcome, I'll be alright with it. I don't have a full-time job, but that's ok. My partnership with my sister is going good. She's so smart and professional. I need to do a better job in helping her out. My relationship with family and friends is warm and comforting. Even though I don't own a lot, I feel so blessed with countless, invaluable, immaterial things that only can be found if you just let go of your worries and just live.<br />
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I remember six years ago, crying my eyes out while saying goodbye to the life I knew back in college. Pursuing the 'American dream', I packed my two suitcases and three boxes and drove from Indiana to LA. I didn't have a place to live yet at the time, but my parents (who were along for the journey and very supportive) were optimistic and very supportive. With lots of prayers and luck, my friend found me a place to live when we were just a day away from arriving in LA. Six years later, here I am. I am still pursuing the dream, but slowly I'm realizing that I am actually already living the dream. Who would've thought that the unsure, scared 21 year old girl, would end up like this? With time I realize that the best things in life is indeed free: the smell of pine trees in the woods after a weekend of non-stop rain, the good morning kiss from a person who loves you unconditionally, even if you don't have a job. Stuff like this, you know?<br />
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This Christmas season, I would like to wish you all the true peace and joy that Christmas means to bring. Live life to the fullest. Give without expecting anything back. Love earnestly.Mrs. Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08656915575680184447noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4596654060030044716.post-31375121160103256622010-11-17T09:40:00.000-08:002010-11-17T09:41:10.746-08:00daylight savingsDaylight savings time ended about 2 weeks ago. Every year, this is the one day that we get an extra hour to sleep. I love it. Not only you get to stay in bed longer, but you also feel so refreshed and eager to start your day. I really do wish I can wake up early everyday. I can definitely get more stuff done in the morning since I used to be a morning person.<br />
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The only thing that I don't like from the end of daylight savings time is how dark and cold it gets at 5pm. I"m posting this blog entry while waiting for my bus in front of the campus. It's great to be able to post this entry using blackberry, but the cold wind is making my thumbs moving slower and slower... At times like this (and especially when it's raining), I wish I don't have to use the bus to go to school. It's only November, so I'm sure it'll get colder soon. I guess it's time to bring extra jacket and shawl. Another problem is.. my bus is not very punctual. I really have to wait 15 minutes before it's scheduled to arrive because (like this morning) they might come early and you won't even know that they've left. Other times, they are late for 15 minutes and you have to wait in the cold for 30 minutes total. Hmm... I guess I just have to be thankful that there is a bus in the first place. I'm quite lucky in this aspect. Anyways.. I hope my bus comes soon. I've been waiting for 20 minutes!Mrs. Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08656915575680184447noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4596654060030044716.post-24333340074893287742010-11-15T12:57:00.000-08:002010-11-15T12:59:36.537-08:00MonterpieceSo, the Clippers lost on Friday. Despite everything, I think this team is definitely a lot better than they were last year. They still need to work on their defense and calm-under-pressure mentality, but at least they put up a very good fight against the Pistons, even extending the game into overtime. All of the fans were standing up during the last 5 minutes of the 4th quarter, and you can feel that the crowd was really rooting for them to win it. That was the first time I see Clippers fan excited about a game!<br />
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Anyways, today is Monday again, and it's time to feature the Monterpiece of the week. I used to post Monterpiece (Monday Centerpiece) series regularly. I think it's time to bring out the tradition again, don't you think?<br />
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Let's see.... it's November, the leaves are starting to change colors, and Thanksgiving is coming up. Here's what I have in mind for today's featured centerpiece:<br />
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Instead of using pears and roses, you can use pumpkins, apples, persimmons, branches of red leaves from your backyard, and add feathers as accents into the arrangements. I love persimmons because of their brilliant orange colors that always reminds me of Autumn, but you can mix and match the colors yourselves. I like to add the red dragonfruits too if I can, but they are so expensive here...Mrs. Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08656915575680184447noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4596654060030044716.post-81279644398670072002010-11-12T21:07:00.001-08:002010-11-12T21:07:16.891-08:00Pics from clipers vs. pistons game<p class="mobile-photo"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiI6FVm6M5LJ9fmW-NvynQYFTRzqrzuwV6ILF6HJBQpMkkmOpIhwLN3HdNGswgNp2BkgwNZ3gY3fYHehSY0_IoeCNLdkeSgrw5f5bRXhk3BeykAwZlMfvkcnxjeD8tu4M1k1_TUPpG0BE8/s1600/clipperskisscam-736892.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiI6FVm6M5LJ9fmW-NvynQYFTRzqrzuwV6ILF6HJBQpMkkmOpIhwLN3HdNGswgNp2BkgwNZ3gY3fYHehSY0_IoeCNLdkeSgrw5f5bRXhk3BeykAwZlMfvkcnxjeD8tu4M1k1_TUPpG0BE8/s320/clipperskisscam-736892.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5538896503209617986" /></a></p><tr height="15" style="border-top: 1px solid #0F7BBC;"> <td> Can you tell this is us? </td> </tr> Mrs. Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08656915575680184447noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4596654060030044716.post-69140156176353306442010-11-12T20:58:00.001-08:002010-11-12T20:58:36.558-08:00clippers nation, rise up!Do you ever feel like a higher power is telling you that you're supposed to do something for unknown some reason? Well, last week my friend offered to guve me some tickets to go see the clippers. Well, apparently I responded late to her email and she ended up giving the tix to someone else. We were kinda bummed out, but the next day, Mr. B's boss suddenly gave him 2 tix to watch the same game. So here we are, right this minute, row 7 seat 3 and 4 on the clippers vs. Pistons game. I hope clippers can win this one. They've been doing much better this season compared to last season. <br />
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Oh! Btw, we got caught on the kiss cam!!! That was pretty cool :)Mrs. Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08656915575680184447noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4596654060030044716.post-59994844923786612362010-11-12T15:21:00.000-08:002010-11-12T15:21:00.704-08:00Rose BakeryThis post is a little late, but better be late than never, right? <br />
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Last Saturday, Mr. B and I went to Laguna Beach for our morning bikram yoga session. After burning about 800-1000 calories, we got pretty hungry and decided to venture out to find a new breakfast place. We're pretty big fan of breakfast and brunch (especially on the weekends), so we were pretty excited to find <a href="http://www.facebook.com/posted.php?id=119947748036181#%21/pages/Corona-del-Mar/Rose-Bakery-Cafe/119947748036181">Rose Bakery Cafe</a> that's rated 4 stars on <a href="http://www.blogger.com/">Yelp</a>.<br />
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Sure enough, the place was packed at 10am! We didn't have to wait for too long though. I think we were able to get our orders placed in 10 minutes, and the food came out about 15 minutes later. Mr.B tried the deluxe breakfast burrito, and I got the eggs benedict. Overall, the food was delicious and affordable. I didn't like the eggs benedict so much, but maybe that was my guilt talking. I really shouldn't be eating like that right after yoga... Anyway, I read that the donuts are really good, but I didn't feel like eating them, so... maybe next time.Mrs. Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08656915575680184447noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4596654060030044716.post-36889366615890434952010-10-28T13:17:00.000-07:002010-10-28T13:17:21.651-07:00Glee!I love, love, love Glee :) Apparently I'm not the only one. Here are two creative Gleeks taking their passion for Glee into product of love:<br />
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Glee Cookies by <a href="http://diamondsfordessert.blogspot.com/2010/09/glee-cookies.html">Susan S</a><br />
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And... don't you just love how the character Emma Pillsbury dresses on the show? I think she looks adorable in her cardigans and matching accessories. Here's a <a href="http://wwepw.blogspot.com/">blog</a> that lists where you can find the majority of the stuff she wears :)Mrs. Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08656915575680184447noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4596654060030044716.post-62887673912374148652010-10-22T16:42:00.001-07:002010-10-22T16:42:20.770-07:00Garden mums<p class="mobile-photo"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiE3HvnKfzRky9BvkDW9CJUe6nq3htyUfMDjxvWg8fNDzAI_DX0LqNnhX4P2EMUdEMW4ZMlvT1_bDvmnEKy8f4HCk7JFFLm0ntaSucOv9KshN7e2IW98_Kl8NHHYTOw47JH_xtGlN2thk/s1600/IMG00593-20101022-1430-740771.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiE3HvnKfzRky9BvkDW9CJUe6nq3htyUfMDjxvWg8fNDzAI_DX0LqNnhX4P2EMUdEMW4ZMlvT1_bDvmnEKy8f4HCk7JFFLm0ntaSucOv9KshN7e2IW98_Kl8NHHYTOw47JH_xtGlN2thk/s320/IMG00593-20101022-1430-740771.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5531019977918194770" /></a></p><tr height="15" style="border-top: 1px solid #0F7BBC;"> <td> Gardening time!!! I got these flowers from Lowe's this morning. Aren't they just swell? </td> </tr> Mrs. Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08656915575680184447noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4596654060030044716.post-81782899802830227492010-10-14T16:01:00.000-07:002010-10-14T16:01:26.221-07:00Is It Too Early For Christmas Shopping?The youth group coordinator for my church was trying to sell some Christmas Wreath for their group fundraising last weekend. She said "as we all know, Christmas is just around the corner". I was kind of falling a sleep, but those words really woke me up. Suddenly I thought of putting up the Christmas tree and cleaning up the house and getting ready for the new year. It's actually only October. Is it really necessary to rush things like this? After all, there's Halloween and Thanksgiving that we should enjoy first. Sometimes life just fly past by you when you think too far in advance.<br />
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Anyway, that didn't stop me from sticking my nose and lick this little doll from etsy through my screen... Wouldn't it be the perfect Christmas gift for dear friends with eclectic taste?<br />
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<iframe align="left" frameborder="0" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" scrolling="no" src="http://rcm.amazon.com/e/cm?t=best14n&o=1&p=8&l=bpl&asins=0060568089&fc1=000000&IS2=1&lt1=_blank&m=amazon&lc1=0000FF&bc1=000000&bg1=FFFFFF&f=ifr" style="height: 245px; padding-right: 10px; padding-top: 5px; width: 131px;"></iframe>I think I'm adding "being able to touch my forehead to my knees without bending the knees" into one of my bucket list.Mrs. Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08656915575680184447noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4596654060030044716.post-10703090600412215642010-10-04T13:24:00.000-07:002010-10-04T13:24:51.449-07:00Phantom of the OperaI finally got the chance to watch the original broadway on tour production of Phantom of the Opera. Wowwww.... all I can say is that it's one of the most magical and beautiful musical I've ever seen. The characters, the music, the stage... everything was perfect. <iframe align="left" frameborder="0" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" scrolling="no" src="http://rcm.amazon.com/e/cm?t=widgetsamazon-20&o=1&p=8&l=bpl&asins=B000JLSLZQ&fc1=000000&IS2=1&lt1=_blank&m=amazon&lc1=0000FF&bc1=000000&bg1=FFFFFF&f=ifr" style="height: 245px; padding-right: 10px; padding-top: 5px; width: 131px;"></iframe>I can't stop thinking about it the whole week. It's just..... amazing.Mrs. Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08656915575680184447noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4596654060030044716.post-43980615812815055912010-09-29T13:08:00.000-07:002010-09-29T13:08:20.919-07:00Bad Heat, Good HeatLast Monday, time seem to stand still between 10am and 6pm. The air was heavy and hot and dry, and all in a bad way. What little breeze that blew through the window felt even hotter with a scent of crackling pavement heat. Can you feel the threats in the air? Surely there will be another wildfire starting soon with the bad combination of dry air, hot sun, and merciless wind.<br />
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People say California is the best place to live due to the perfect weather. Isn't that why we are paying the high cost of living around here? Speaking of which, I'm still debating if I should turn the air conditioner on or not. Well, not much further thought is needed. It's 100F outside. Yup, Heat 1, Me 0 on this battle.<br />
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Speaking of heat, my friend Domo was raving about Bikram Yoga for months now. So when a deal came up on <a href="http://groupo.co/">Groupon</a>, I didn't hesitate to grab it. It's such a great deal. It normally costs about $15-$20 to go to a class, but this deal allows you to attend 10 @90 minutes sessions for *drumroll please* $25! That's like $2.50 per class! The only downside is the class is about 30-45 minutes away from my house, but what do you expect? We live in OC anyway... 30 minutes to any destination is considered close :)<br />
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So, anyway, we attended the first class last Saturday, and I must say.... it was really fun. Exhausting, but fun. Bikram Yoga is a series of 26 poses done in a heated 90-105F room. Yikes! I don't think I ever sweat that much in my life. Seriously. But man.... after I got over the feeling of "save me... I can't go on any longer", it was actually pretty cool. I can definitely get used to this. I looked at the scale, and I actually dropped 3lbs. It's probably all the water weight from sweating that much, but it made me feel like I've accomplished something. Needless to say, we're going again this weekend. I'm hoping to make this a routine and hopefully I'll be a better healthier version of myself :)Mrs. Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08656915575680184447noreply@blogger.com0