deery-lou.
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Another week has passed and I'm slowly making progress on my apartment. I actually hung some photos, placed others, and started the organization of the walk in closet. It rained off and on this weekend which helped with getting things done. Besides working on the pad, I squeezed in two movies: The Muppets & 50/50. I was pleasantly surprised by both flicks especially the Muppets. Watching the muppets made me think of my youth and how I was so jealous that "BJ" had a Miss Piggy Puppet. I had always wanted one. "BJ" was nice enough to let Miss Piggy have a sleepover at my place. I'm sure my constant nagging had nothing to do with it. In return, I managed to destroy poor Miss Piggy's hair returning it in a frizzy state. Needless to say, I don't think "BJ" let me borrow anything else after that.
On Sunday I met up with someone that I went to high school with so many years ago. It was great being able to catch up after all these years. We had lunch at Sakaya Kitchen at the midtown mall. The food wasn't bad. It was Asian fusion (Korean, Japanese, Chinese). They had kimchi eggrolls which were absolutely delicious. At least I know these somewhere close by to get my Korean fix. I still need to find a more authentic place.
Just where will I end up next is any one's guess.
stay gold & be well
Sunday, April 29, 2012
Thursday, April 26, 2012
dragon queen
deery-lou.
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Here's a midweek post about some things that I've observed this past month living in Miami. Miami definitely has SF beat as a dog city. Cats roam wild throughout the streets. A film crew has been in my neighborhood twice. I just might get discovered after all. Pigeons beware! I've witnessed a homeless man grab a pigeon and walk off. Hopefully, he didn't eat it. It's definitely a HOT area and I'm not talking about the weather. People are generally friendly. Shopping at the grocery is like being in a bumper car. It's always blue skies & sunshine.
Just where will I end up next is any one's guess.
stay gold & be well.
previously on the e-list…
Here's a midweek post about some things that I've observed this past month living in Miami. Miami definitely has SF beat as a dog city. Cats roam wild throughout the streets. A film crew has been in my neighborhood twice. I just might get discovered after all. Pigeons beware! I've witnessed a homeless man grab a pigeon and walk off. Hopefully, he didn't eat it. It's definitely a HOT area and I'm not talking about the weather. People are generally friendly. Shopping at the grocery is like being in a bumper car. It's always blue skies & sunshine.
Just where will I end up next is any one's guess.
stay gold & be well.
Sunday, April 22, 2012
the visit
deery lou.
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I've been so wrapped up in my unpacking (yes, my stuff actually arrived) that I almost forget to do my weekly blog update. This will probably be a quick one since I can hear my bed calling me.
Work is going really well. I'm so happy to be back in the creative world. It's amazing how the day goes by so fast when you actually enjoy what you are doing. Looking back at my old job, I'm not sure how I managed to last there as long as I did. The Experience Bermuda book that I did some layouts for came in this week. It looks good. It's so nice having my work in print again. Right now I'm in the middle of working on both the English & Spanish editions of Baptist Health's magazines. I love having different projects to work on.
As I mentioned above, my stuff arrived on Thursday. I was bit stressed because Wednesday night I got a text from the driver which said, "The address is Miami??". I immediately thought that he was somewhere else besides Miami and didn't sleep at all that night. My sister showed up around 9 a.m. and we sat on my balcony until the truck arrived. The move went off without a hitch and my sister helped me do some unpacking before she had to go. I ended up getting a lot done on Thursday.
My sister brought my nephew over on Saturday so he could see my apartment since he wasn't able to come last weekend. We went to Target (surprise, surprise) so I could get a few more things for my place. It seems like I've been dropping a lot of money there lately. Oh, the price you pay for moving into a much larger apartment then before. Have I mentioned how much I LOVE my place. I do! Even though it will probably bankrupt me.
I spent most of today unpacking and decorating. All of the boxes have been opened and emptied. Now it's a matter of taking care of all the little things that are now scattered all over my floor. Hopefully, I'll take care of that throughout the week and then the next big thing will be to organize my giant walk in closet which is now filled with the stuff I don't want to deal with. : )
I'm on the look out for either of big cushy chair or chaise lounge for my office. If anyone has any ideas of stores to check out online let me know. Just where will I end up next is anyone's guess.
stay gold & be well
previoulsy on the e-list…
I've been so wrapped up in my unpacking (yes, my stuff actually arrived) that I almost forget to do my weekly blog update. This will probably be a quick one since I can hear my bed calling me.
Work is going really well. I'm so happy to be back in the creative world. It's amazing how the day goes by so fast when you actually enjoy what you are doing. Looking back at my old job, I'm not sure how I managed to last there as long as I did. The Experience Bermuda book that I did some layouts for came in this week. It looks good. It's so nice having my work in print again. Right now I'm in the middle of working on both the English & Spanish editions of Baptist Health's magazines. I love having different projects to work on.
As I mentioned above, my stuff arrived on Thursday. I was bit stressed because Wednesday night I got a text from the driver which said, "The address is Miami??". I immediately thought that he was somewhere else besides Miami and didn't sleep at all that night. My sister showed up around 9 a.m. and we sat on my balcony until the truck arrived. The move went off without a hitch and my sister helped me do some unpacking before she had to go. I ended up getting a lot done on Thursday.
My sister brought my nephew over on Saturday so he could see my apartment since he wasn't able to come last weekend. We went to Target (surprise, surprise) so I could get a few more things for my place. It seems like I've been dropping a lot of money there lately. Oh, the price you pay for moving into a much larger apartment then before. Have I mentioned how much I LOVE my place. I do! Even though it will probably bankrupt me.
I spent most of today unpacking and decorating. All of the boxes have been opened and emptied. Now it's a matter of taking care of all the little things that are now scattered all over my floor. Hopefully, I'll take care of that throughout the week and then the next big thing will be to organize my giant walk in closet which is now filled with the stuff I don't want to deal with. : )
I'm on the look out for either of big cushy chair or chaise lounge for my office. If anyone has any ideas of stores to check out online let me know. Just where will I end up next is anyone's guess.
stay gold & be well
Sunday, April 15, 2012
somebody that i used to know
deery-lou.
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It's another beautiful day in Miami—blue skies & sunshine! This morning I ventured out to Panther Coffee in the Wynwood Art District. It's a bit of hike but differently worth it. I have a feeling this will be my Sunday morning routine. It's always great to find a local coffee establishment to support. There is so much art to see in Wynwood which has me excited.
Last night I went with some friends to the Wynwood Art Walk which happens every second Saturday of the month. It's such a great feeling to be a city where art thrives. We stopped in a few galleries, hit the food truck area and then ended up at Cafeina for cocktail. Before heading home we got a night cap and some nibbles at Boteco.
Earlier in the day my sister and nieces came over to celebrate my birthday. We headed to the Target in midtown where I picked up some patio furniture. Yay! I actually have somewhere to sit now that isn't the floor. We had lunch at Mario the Baker, took a walk to the bay, and then came back to my apartment. My sister and I attempted to hang some curtains but it was bust because the tension rod wasn't working out to well. We returned to target where I exchanged the tension rod for a sturdier rod. My sister baked me some birthday cupcakes—vanilla with orange icing. Yum! I got lots of goodies from my sister & nieces. It was a great first birthday in my new pad.
I had my first experience riding the bus this week. The public transportation is nothing like SF but at least I know I can get somewhere far if I need to. It also looks like my stuff will finally be arriving this week. Double Yay! I'm so ready to get my apartment in order.
Just where will I end up next is anyone's guess.
stay gold & be well
previously on the e-list…
It's another beautiful day in Miami—blue skies & sunshine! This morning I ventured out to Panther Coffee in the Wynwood Art District. It's a bit of hike but differently worth it. I have a feeling this will be my Sunday morning routine. It's always great to find a local coffee establishment to support. There is so much art to see in Wynwood which has me excited.
Last night I went with some friends to the Wynwood Art Walk which happens every second Saturday of the month. It's such a great feeling to be a city where art thrives. We stopped in a few galleries, hit the food truck area and then ended up at Cafeina for cocktail. Before heading home we got a night cap and some nibbles at Boteco.
Earlier in the day my sister and nieces came over to celebrate my birthday. We headed to the Target in midtown where I picked up some patio furniture. Yay! I actually have somewhere to sit now that isn't the floor. We had lunch at Mario the Baker, took a walk to the bay, and then came back to my apartment. My sister and I attempted to hang some curtains but it was bust because the tension rod wasn't working out to well. We returned to target where I exchanged the tension rod for a sturdier rod. My sister baked me some birthday cupcakes—vanilla with orange icing. Yum! I got lots of goodies from my sister & nieces. It was a great first birthday in my new pad.
I had my first experience riding the bus this week. The public transportation is nothing like SF but at least I know I can get somewhere far if I need to. It also looks like my stuff will finally be arriving this week. Double Yay! I'm so ready to get my apartment in order.
Just where will I end up next is anyone's guess.
stay gold & be well
Sunday, April 08, 2012
generations
deery-lou.
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I'm back bitches! It's been a long time since my last post and I thought it was about time that I got back to my little old blog. A lot has happened over the past three months. I was offered a job at HCP Aboard, a custom publishing company of the Miami Herald, and decided I couldn't pass up the opportunity to get back into what I love doing–graphic design. It was definitely bitter sweet saying goodbye to San Francisco, a place I called home since 1998 and leaving all my friends but I simply couldn't pass up this opportunity.
I left SF in early February and moved in with my sister while I searched for an apartment in Miami. I'm so thankfully that I had family in the area. It definitely made the transition a lot easier but it nice to be able to spend some quality time with my sister and her family. I stayed with my sister for about two months taking over my niece's purple room. Needless to say, she was quite happy to get her room back.
I moved into my new fabulous loft apartment on April 1. My stuff won't be arriving until April 19 so in the meantime it's just me, a bed, some clothes, my computer, and an air mattress which is posing as my temporary sofa. I'm looking forward for my things to arrive so I can get to decorating this place. This the first time in my life that I have an apartment that I absolutely love. There's a Publix, Target, a Starbucks, and lots of restaurants while walking distance from my apartment. What more could I need!
I've adjusted quite well to my new life. It is really beautiful here. I'm in walking distance to the bay and literally a bus ride from the beach. Things are going to be good! Just where will I end up next is any one's guess.
stay gold & be well
p.s. Be on the look out for my new blog my life on the e-list: the miami snapshots
previously on the e-list…
I'm back bitches! It's been a long time since my last post and I thought it was about time that I got back to my little old blog. A lot has happened over the past three months. I was offered a job at HCP Aboard, a custom publishing company of the Miami Herald, and decided I couldn't pass up the opportunity to get back into what I love doing–graphic design. It was definitely bitter sweet saying goodbye to San Francisco, a place I called home since 1998 and leaving all my friends but I simply couldn't pass up this opportunity.
I left SF in early February and moved in with my sister while I searched for an apartment in Miami. I'm so thankfully that I had family in the area. It definitely made the transition a lot easier but it nice to be able to spend some quality time with my sister and her family. I stayed with my sister for about two months taking over my niece's purple room. Needless to say, she was quite happy to get her room back.
I moved into my new fabulous loft apartment on April 1. My stuff won't be arriving until April 19 so in the meantime it's just me, a bed, some clothes, my computer, and an air mattress which is posing as my temporary sofa. I'm looking forward for my things to arrive so I can get to decorating this place. This the first time in my life that I have an apartment that I absolutely love. There's a Publix, Target, a Starbucks, and lots of restaurants while walking distance from my apartment. What more could I need!
I've adjusted quite well to my new life. It is really beautiful here. I'm in walking distance to the bay and literally a bus ride from the beach. Things are going to be good! Just where will I end up next is any one's guess.
stay gold & be well
p.s. Be on the look out for my new blog my life on the e-list: the miami snapshots
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