The One about Pinemeadow’s PGX 500 Driver
Having fallen in love with Pinemeadow’s PGX SL putter, I couldn’t wait to give their PGX 500 Driver a chance! As Callaway’s Big Bertha (especially their Big Bertha Alpha 815 Driver) is known for its size, ability to change the loft and literally, a solid Read More …
The One about Albino M. Roldan and My Search for His Family
With my latest post, this is possibly different from the type of blog posts that I make on this site. But I believe in the power of social media and in this case, I really want to help out family, which I have never met. Read More …
The One about Obon Festivals
Since I was a college student, I have traveled and taken part in many Japanese obon festivals in California. Obon is a Japanese Buddhist custom to honor the spirits of one’s ancestors. For over 500 years, this event has been celebrated and features a dance Read More …
The One about Charles Chaplin’s “The Great Dictator”
Audacious. A masterpiece. Chaplin’s greatest film ever. The greatest speech in a film. Decade after decade, many critics, many audiences have had their own say of how they felt about “The Great Dictator”. I truly believe that for many of us living today, far from Read More …
The One about the Burt’s Bees Men’s Gift Set
When it comes to products, in America, Burt’s Bees is one that is well known. The story of the founding of Burt’s Bees goes back in 1984. According to the Burt’s Bees website, when Maine artist Roxanne Quimby was hitchhiking home, she was picked up Read More …
The One about Shibuya Crossing
Shibuya is the trendiest area for young people in Shibuya and there are a ton of restaurants and shopping areas. And to get there, you need to cross the road at the popular Shibuya crossing (or Shibuya Scramble Crossing). And if you are going to Read More …
The One about Napoli’s Pizza & Caffe in Shibuya
Napoli’s Pizza and Cafe is among one of the Neapolitan-style pizzerias in Tokyo. As part of the big Napoli chain throughout Tokyo and has a few branches outside of the country, including Hong Kong, Bali and Vietnam, Napoli’s is great for those who want to Read More …
The One about the Vitamin Supplements that I take
You probably have read in many articles of how people don’t get enough vitamins in their body. And as I pursue a healthier lifestyle, one of the things that I have done a few times is do a full blood test, not only to test Read More …
The One about Kim Ji-young’s “The Housemaid”
Kim Ji-young’s “The Housemaid” was an unnerving, frightful film back in 1960. One can easily call it the “Fatal Attraction” of South Korea, the film is considered one of the greatest Korean films ever made and it all comes down to pacing, the use of Read More …
The One about Blackball Taiwanese Dessert in San Gabriel
A friend told me about BlackBall, a Taiwanese Dessert place in San Gabriel which specializes in…Grass Jelly. I have to admit that I was hesitant of trying out when she first told me about it but I figured that we had similar interests in desserts, Read More …
The One about 101 Noodle Express in Alhambra
If you ever go to San Gabriel Valley, you will find many delicious restaurants typically targeted towards a Chinese demographic. One of the restaurants that I recommend is 101 Noodle Express, known for its beef rolls, hand-stretched noodles and a variety of delicious dumplings which Read More …
The One about Hooshik Korean Dessert Cafe in Monterey Park, California
Located in Monterey Park is HOOSHIK KOREAN DESSERT CAFE. As I have covered various snow ice locations throughout California and most of them being Taiwanese-owned, in Southern California, while I have raved about a few Korean Dessert Cafe’s in Korea Town, this time around, we Read More …
The One about The Varden – A Boutique Hotel in Long Beach, California
For those looking to stay near Downtown Long Beach, definitely check out The Varden. Restored in 2014 by co-owners Larry Black and Charles Knowlton, many people passing by will notice the name “Dolly Varden” on top of the building. From what I have read, Dolly Read More …
The One about the Vornado 460 Compact Whole Room Air Circulator
As a proud owner of a Vornado 660 Whole Room Air Circulator, I wanted to see how the Vornado 460 Compact Whole Room Air Circulator compares. Especially compared to a similar sized and priced Honeywell Turbo Force Whole Room Air Circulator. First and foremost, the Read More …
Travel Guide: The One about Having a Travel Luggage Scale
One of the scariest things that many travelers (on a budget) always want to make sure is to not go over the maximum weight for their checked bags. If traveling internationally, you will want to find out what the maximum weight limit your airline will Read More …
The One about the OtterBox Commuter Series Case
I have used OtterBox products for many years now and I have found them to be dependable products. The Commuter Series OtterBox products are also a series that offers protection but for those wanting something slim and lightweight and for people who are constantly on Read More …
The One about the OtterBox SYMMETERY CLEAR SERIES
For those who want a case that is simple and not bulky will find the OtterBox SYMMETRY CLEAR SERIES to their liking. It’s counterpart, the COMMUTER SERIES is slightly bulkier with two forms of protection, while the SYMMETRY CLEAR features a one piece design and Read More …
The One about Paying your College Loans Off
One of the questions that I often am asked is about college loans and if I paid them off. I managed to pay my college loans off and not only was it one of the most liberating feeling in my adult life but it was Read More …
The One about Harajuku Station
One of the first stations I had the opportunity to visit during my first time in Japan was Harajuku Station. A well-known railway station located in Shibuya, Tokyo and operated by East Japan Railway Company (JR East), the station’s beginnings go as far back as Read More …
The One about Hot Weather in California
It’s one thing if you live near the ocean and have cold mornings warm afternoons and back to cool evenings. But in parts of California, the reality is a cold or foggy winter and very hot dry summer. Right now, it’s a hot spring and Read More …
The One about Roy Ward Baker’s “A Night to Remember”
Back when the Criterion Collection released “A Night to Remember”, I remember really wanting to watch this film for so many years and I know that for most people, they tend to compare the 1958 film “A Night to Remember” and the 1997 film “Titanic” Read More …
The One about UOMO Magazine
In Japan, you come across several men’s fashion magazines. And one of my favorite publications is UOMO. Combining Japanese and European fashion, the magazine showcases various styles but also showcases your normal everyday people on the street and showcases the brands that they are sporting. Read More …
The One about Avila Beach
In San Luis Obispo County is the community of Avila Beach. The name of the location is derived from Miguel Avila, the owner of Rancho San Miguelito (a Mexican land grant in present-day San Luis Obispo County). The land grant given by then Governor Juan Read More …