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Announcing Slick Rik’s Shoe Sueding Service

Posted on November 18, 2019February 21, 2020 by

I’m so excited to announce my latest venture: SLICK RIK’S SHOE SUEDING SERVICE! (Say that five times fast.) For the modest fee of $25 I will add smooth suede to the bottoms of your favorite pair of shoes to get you sliding, spinning, and switching with ease. Interested? Head to this form bit.ly/slicksueding, and I’ll…

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“The Harlem of the West”: Learning about the Fillmore District

Posted on November 10, 2019November 12, 2019 by

As a lindy hopper and a jazz enthusiast living in San Francisco, I am embarrassed about how little I know about the historic Fillmore District. In the 1940s and 1950s this area was known as the “Harlem of the West” because of the large number of Black-owned businesses, particularly supper clubs, dance halls, and after-hours…

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Banoffee Pie: Easiest Pie Ever!

Posted on November 7, 2019November 7, 2019 by

Last week was the finale of season 10 of the Great British Bake Off, one of my favorite TV shows ever. To celebrate the finale, I decided to throw a finale-watching party, complete with quintessentially British baked treats. In my research on appropriate baked goods, I found out that something called a “Banoffee Pie” is…

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Lip J, Wizzard and Yoon Ji Showcase: Three Facets of Waacking

Posted on November 6, 2019November 7, 2019 by

Here’s my three of my current favorite waackers, doing a showcase together: Lip J, Wizzard and Yoon Ji! I love this showcase for showing off the diversity in their styles: Lip J brings the sexiness and grace, Wizzard with the showmanship and comedy, and Yoon Ji with the passion and energy. I love how broad…

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What It’s Like Meditating as a Cat Owner

Posted on October 14, 2019October 14, 2019 by

Hey, Dad! Hey, Dad! Pay attention to me!

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My Tips on Doing Disneyland Solo

Posted on October 11, 2019October 12, 2019 by

Disneyland is my happy place. There’s just something about the park that just fills me with so much joy, more than I can describe. So I go as often as I can. One thing I have never done until this weekend was visit Disneyland alone. Something about it has always intimidated me. Partly it’s a…

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Retiring of the Flag at Disneyland: A Solemn Ceremony in the House of Mouse

Posted on October 8, 2019October 8, 2019 by

One of the most surprisingly moving things I experienced at Disneyland this weekend was the “Retiring of the Flag” ceremony at sunset. I happened to be on Main Street headed to California Adventure when I heard the Disneyland Brass Band and the Dapper Dans all performing together American patriotic music. Curious, I stopped by a…

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Slumming in Batuu: My First Visit to Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge in Disneyland

Posted on October 7, 2019October 10, 2019 by

Yesterday was one of my favorite visits to a Disney theme park ever. After years of anticipation, and avoiding as many spoilers as possible, I finally got to visit Stars Wars Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland. As a big scifi nerd and a Disney fanatic, the idea of a completely immersive experience where you got to…

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Five-minute, Three-ingredient Cashew Sauce (recipe)

Posted on October 7, 2019October 9, 2019 by

I love this nutty, low-carb, creamy sauce that goes with about everything. I enjoy this over zucchini noodles, roasted chicken, or any roasted veggies. INGREDIENTS 2 cups cashews 1–2 cloves garlic 1 teaspoon salt INSTRUCTIONS Place cashews in a bowl. Cover with water and soak for about 2 hours. Drain and rinse thoroughly. Place soaked cashews in…

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Calamansi Lime Pie with Coconut Whipped Cream (recipe)

Posted on September 22, 2019September 29, 2019 by

I’ve been dreaming about this pie for about a year, and finally got around to working on it this past month. Calamansi is a lime used in a lot of Filipino cooking, almost exclusively savory dishes, as far as I know. But I thought it work work well as a variant on key lime pie….

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