Monday, March 28, 2011

Discovered a new fruit...the Lemon Plum!

I found this new fruit called the lemon plum at the Korean supermarket. Is it a lemon or is it a plum? 

Saturday, March 26, 2011

How Rich are the Super Rich?

A huge share of the nation's economic growth over the past 30 years has gone to the top one-hundredth of one percent, who now make an average of $27 million per household. The average income for the bottom 90 percent of us? $31,244. 

 

 

 Note: The 2007 data (the most current) doesn't reflect the impact of the housing market crash. In 2007, the bottom 60% of Americans had 65% of their net worth tied up in their homes. The top 1%, in contrast, had just 10%. The housing crisis has no doubt further swelled the share of total net worth held by the superrich.


The superrich have grabbed the bulk of the past three decades' gains.

Old Chicago Pics

Lotsa windows
Be careful when backing up...

Is your protein drink safe? - Consumer Reports

I never knew protein powders could contain so many harmful ingredients!  I'm definitely sticking to natural sources of protein like egg whites and fish.


Tuesday, March 22, 2011

Forever 21 donates to the tsunami relief effort

results in 

I was able to contribute to the tsunami relief efforts and score some *free* clothes in the process!! 
My shipment arrived today...
Thanks to my cousin George for the strappy wedges!

The photo is a little dim, but this is what the dress actually looks like (with a different belt): 

Culinary Treasures


Can't remember what I had but here's proof it was GOOD.
Molten Chocolate Desire -
flourless chocolate mocha tart served hot
with Lappert's vanilla bean ice cream & espresso crème anglaise

Earnest Eats = Good Eats!

I was recently introduced to a company called Earnest Eats.  They make these little food bars that don't look like much but taste amazing! What's great too is that they use all natural ingredients such as organic brown rice syrup, almond butter, and organic whole oats. My favorite flavors are cran lemon zest and almond trail mix. You can find them at Whole Foods and Amazon.com or buy from them directly.

Monday, March 21, 2011

Costco sells everything!

6.77 ct  IF Clarity, D Color  Diamond Solitaire Ring

6.77 ct
IF Clarity, D Color
Diamond Solitaire Ring

Only One Available
Platinum
IGI Value: $1,601,875

$999,999.99

  • IGI Value: $ 1,601,875
  • GIA #: 5121745439
  • Metal:  950 Platinum 
  • Diamond Shape:  Round Brilliant  
  • Minimum Diamond Weight:  6.77 ct
  • Diamond Clarity:  Internally Flawless ( IF )
  • Diamond Color: Colorless ( D )
  • Diamond Cut: Excellent
  • Ring Size:  7 - Sizeable to any size  (Costco does not provide this service)

Sunday, March 20, 2011

Habitat for Humanity - Cornerstone Spring 2011

Framing a house!
Long Beach crew, March 5, 2011
Perfect attendance Stoners
Sue is teaching me how to install baseboards.
Perfectly taped over door hinges!
Cornerstone Graduation - March 19, 2011
The Cornerstone training course is an intensive, hands-on primer in the basic construction skills used on our sites.  It is ideal for those who want to enhance their contribution as Habitat volunteers.
Throughout the class, students learn skills on hand tools and power tools, framing, siding, drywall, installing case and base and painting.  The course is taught by highly skilled Habitat volunteers knowledgeable in proper methods and tricks of the trade.

Countdown to the Pasadena Marathon...8 weeks left!


Countdown: 55 days remaining
Last run: Friday, March 18
Distance: 3 miles
Time: 30 minutes
Mileage for the week ending 3/19/11: 8 miles

Gotta up my mileage big time...and start running on pavement!

Saturday, March 19, 2011

This thing called a BLOG

So one day I decided to give this blog a shot
It seemed like something fun and I figured "hey, why not?"
A medium to channel my experiences and writings
A place to post my photos and share interesting sightings
My goal is to refresh this blog more than once a week
I'll try to add material that's different and unique
We'll see how long I keep this up, it's too early to tell
Writing this in rhyme and verse is giving me much hell
Enjoy my site, be entertained and pour yourself a lager
This is my debut, as Ruby Jao, the blogger.