Wow. Two of my favorite things married into one. The tokidoki line AND Asics Onitsuka Tigers!!! Be still my heart, haha! I still have yet to invest in the perfect Tigers (they can be a bit pricey unfortunately) and I don't really wear the ones I have, but wow! What a great combo :) I like all the low-tops in this collection, but I think all but the pink ones are wearable. The hi-tops look a little too wrestler for me :P But I love the soles! It would almost make me not want to wear them out, haha ;)

posted by che @ 8:46 AM [[ 0 comments ]]

I saw this on another site and thought it was right up my alley :)

What gender is ‘computer?’

A SPANISH Teacher was explaining to her class that in Spanish, unlike English, nouns are designated as either masculine or feminine.

‘House’ for instance, is feminine: ‘la casa.’
‘Pencil,’ however, is masculine: ‘el lapiz.’

A student asked, ‘What gender is ‘computer’?’

Instead of giving the answer, the teacher split the class into two groups, male and female, and asked them to decide for themselves whether computer’ should be a masculine or a feminine noun. Each group was asked to give four reasons for its recommendation.

The men’s group decided that ‘computer’ should definitely be of the feminine gender (’la computadora’), because:

1 No one but their creator understands their internal logic;

2. The native language they use to communicate with other computers is incomprehensible to everyone else;

3. Even the smallest mistakes are stored in long term memory for possible later retrieval; and

4. As soon as you make a commitment to one, you find yourself spending half your paycheck on accessories for it.

(THIS GETS BETTER!)

The women’s group, however, concluded that computers should be

Masculine (’el computador’), because:

1. In order to do anything with them, you have to turn them on;

2. They have a lot of data but still can’t think for themselves;

3. They are supposed to help you solve problems, but half the time they ARE the problem; and

4. As soon as you commit to one, you realize that if you had waited a little longer, you could have gotten a better model

posted by che @ 4:05 PM [[ 0 comments ]]

When I say better than Pinkberry, I'm not talking about my homemade brew (which reminds me, I haven't made that in forever!) :P

Anyway, I had another dentist appointment today and because my dentist is a bit far from home, B and I always try to make the trip worth it by hanging out in the area to shop and/or grab a bite. We got to the area a little early today so we grabbed some lunch in one of the plazas. After we ate we still had some time to walk around and shop. I had my heart set on boba, but then I saw this cute store with bright colors in the corner. Nubi Yogurt. Mmm, yogurt! What a great idea for dessert :) I think the name is so cute, too. The nerd in me loves that it looks like it sounds like "newbie", hehe.

So we went in and were a little disoriented. The "menu" on the wall wasn't really a menu, but more just a sentence. I can't remember what it said but I do remember it saying "38 cents/ounce". I'm not very good in estimating size or weight or whatever, so I figured I'll prepare myself for the sticker shock. I stood near the counter for a while just staring at the employee not sure where to begin, then I saw a bunch of people on the other side gathered around. I figured I'd start from there, so when I got there, there were a ton of yogurt machines! I quickly figured out that this place was a self-serve establishment. That's the first benefit over Pinkberry! I grabbed a cup and was faced with Nubi's second plus, the number of different flavors to choose from! It was really hard to choose but since I was in the mood for something rich rather than fruity, I got the peanut butter and cafe latte swirl. Yummm... Then came the toppings and fruit. Again, we were faced with so many choices! Benefit number 3. After adding a topping then discovering there were others we wanted to add, we ended up stopping at 3 toppings: Andes chocolate, Reese's peanut butter cups, and chocolate chip cookie dough. Sooo rich and bad for us, I know! I tried to keep the serving size and toppings to a minimum since we just had lunch and were seeing a dentist right after, haha.

So when it was time to pay, I got a little nervous because I didn't know what to expect. It seems that every time you pay by the ounce, the total comes out to be pretty outrageous. So when the girl rung us up, she mumbled the price. We both said, "What?!? 17?!?!?", thinking that it was more outrageous than we thought. Then she said, "No, 72 cents." 72 CENTS!!! Keep in mind that this was enough to serve both B and me. We couldn't believe our ears. And neither could other customers because they had the same reaction as we did when they got their total, haha.

Anywho, if that last added benefit doesn't have you convinced that this place is better than Pinkberry, I don't know what will! I hope they start opening locations near here!!! And if you want to know if the yogurt tastes good, the answer is yes... and they are almost all fat-free!

posted by che @ 9:06 PM [[ 1 comments ]]

I've been selected as the first Fawn Fan of the Month for the Gentle Fawn Fan group on Facebook :D I was a little surprised to see the email in my inbox, but it's pretty cool! I get $20 credit on the merch! :D You can see my interview on the site but I will provide the text here ;) (If you read closely enough, I reveal some news and my 'secret'! :P)

GF: Where do you call home?

CB: I grew up a Navy brat, so I've lived in a few places throughout my life. Our family settled in San Diego, CA and even though I don't live there anymore I still consider this to be "home" since my parents and sister still live over there. I hope to move back someday! San Diego is so beautiful!

GF: What's your age? What age do you wish you were?

CB: I'm 27 years old, but wish I was 21 again! At 21 I didn't have as many responsibilities to worry about but I was old enough to have fun and do adult things :P

GF: What clothing store takes all of your money?

CB: My tastes change, but right now it's Nordstrom Rack. I can't pass up a good deal!

GF: Which URL could you type in your sleep because you go there so often (other than facebook.com)?

CB: www.google.com/reader
I'm such a nerd and I like to use Google's RSS reader to read all my RSS subscriptions in one place! I have too many favorite sites so I'm able to check them all at once :) One site that I really keep updated on is my friend's site, www.girlrobot.net. She posts some of the coolest links, tips, and deals!

GF: Where were you 3 hours ago?

CB: Just getting into work...

GF: If you could tour with any band, which one would you choose?

CB: Incubus!!! They are my all-time favorite band. And that front-man Brandon Boyd is not so bad either... ;P

GF: Who are you in love with and why?

CB: My recent fiance! We recently got engaged, and I couldn't be happier. He is so amazing. He is intelligent and sweet, and is the most generous, considerate, and GENUINE person I have ever met.

GF: What did you do last Saturday night?

CB: I was visiting my family in San Diego. I took them out for dinner to celebrate my recent promotion!

GF: Wow! Congratulations! So, tell us, where’s your next road trip?

CB: Probably Arizona to visit my best friend :)

GF: What do you heart about Gentle Fawn?

CB: Quite simply, I love the style! You can find trendy pieces as well as timeless pieces, just the right mix of clothes I like to wear :) My favorite product lines are the jackets and bags. Loves it!

GF: Thanks, Cheryl! Keep rockin' the Gentle Fawn. We heart you too!!!

posted by che @ 1:35 PM [[ 1 comments ]]

Thanks to B for filling me in on Tim Burton's new venture... IMDB describes it as "a live-action and CGI version of the classic "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland" story." OOOOOOHHH!!! Alice in Wonderland is my ultimate favorite childhood Disney movie! I love it so much that I am incorporating it into my "plans" that I have previously mentioned but not yet have revealed ;) The movie is slated for 2010. I don't think it will be a dark rendition simply because I think it might still be associated with Disney. But it would be interesting if it was like this twisted pc video game I used to play back in the day! Haha... I can't wait to see what he does with it!!! :D

posted by che @ 3:21 PM [[ 0 comments ]]

I wrote about a previous experience at the Father's Office about a year or so ago, and to summarize I said that the burger may not have been "worth the effort of trying to get a table". So what if the wait and space wasn't a problem? Would it be worth it? Perhaps. If you're really curious and want to try the "prize-winning burgers" for yourself, you'd be happy to know that the Father's Office is making an upgrade! From UrbanDaddy LA:

Making the Upgrade
New Home for Famous Burgers

Among life's most important indulgences—a legendary burger and a cold pint from a trusted source.

Unfortunately, at Santa Monica's nationally famous gastropub Father's Office, they could only be enjoyed after an excruciating wait (you can't make reservations) and another excruciating wait (there's no table service), only to then try to ingest in peace despite a stranger's elbow in your face (in terms of size, this Office is more like a cubicle). Sure, the burger was worth it, but it was a lot to ask for a beef patty.

Now, you can get it for a lot less strife. The larger, shinier Father's Office Version 2.0 opens tonight in the Helms Bakery building.

The blond woods, classy menu and exotic brews all feel familiar, but you'll immediately recognize everything is much more...more. (Except for the prize-winning burger—dry-aged meat, bacon compote, arugula, caramelized onion, gruyere and Maytag bleu cheese on a toasted French roll—which remains untouched, of course.) Put in your order at the much larger bar, commandeer a generously sized leather booth, or stay outside on the spacious covered patio, our pick for sunny days from now through the fall. You can even reserve the semi-private room in the back for a special occasion.

Twenty burgers, nineteen deserving comrades...sounds like the new hottest reservation in town. Apologies to the Mozzas.

Father's Office, Helms Bakery Building, 3229 Helms Ave (S. of Venice), Culver City, 310-736-2224

posted by che @ 2:21 PM [[ 2 comments ]]

I discovered this site from a Seventeen YouTube video and I thought it would be worth a mention even though it's of no use to me anymore but it could be very useful for those high school seniors looking to make a decision on their recent acceptance letters. It's called theU.com and it's for prospective college students. You can get an insight of college life for the college of your choice and even get virtual tours of the schools! I think the idea is really cool, and I wish that they had this when I was deciding on colleges back in the day. At first glance, it looks like there is a social network integrated in there as well so you can network with potential students early on. It seems that there are also a lot of resources for career planning, student loans, etc. I checked out the page for my alma mater and was amused by the ratings :)



Girls... "Kinda Hot"... Top major is African American studies... looks like the kids have caught on to the easy way of getting into UCLA! :P

posted by che @ 9:26 AM [[ 0 comments ]]

My cousin sent me a text the other week that raised an interesting question and leads to good debate. Here's a little how the conversation went:

Him: "... this is pretty random but who do u think would win in a fight? Maximus from Gladiator or Leonidas from 300?"

Me: "Haha good question. Considering the gladiator was injured in his final fight it's hard to say. But Leonidas was pretty bad ass. He laughs in the face of danger. I would cheer for him fo sho haha!

Him: "LOL [your sister] said Leonidas too... mostly girls picked him and guys picked Maximus... weird... LOL my friend picked Maximus cuz he said that was the better movie"

Me: "That's cuz the Spartans were ridiculously ripped and brave haha... Maximus was honorable but he should have beat the ass of the [idiot] king in the beginning! LOL. Besides, THIS IS ROME! doesn't have as quite a nice ring as THIS IS SPARTAAA! Haha"

Him: "But I AM MAXIMUSSSSSS has an even better ring to it... lol jk"

Me: "Although one can argue that Maximus is a natural, Leonidas was trained all his life!"

Him: "Lol my friend who works at the video store responded with this 'I don't know the guy from american gladiators'"

Me: "LOL"

I've asked friends at work and I think most of us have come to the same conclusion. What do you think?

posted by che @ 1:00 PM [[ 0 comments ]]

I've been undergoing some interesting plans in the month of March. Can't wait to share them :)

posted by che @ 12:59 PM [[ 1 comments ]]