Food: En Santa Clara

Ray and I took my mom to En for her 52nd birthday! God i hope i inherit her looks. What is it about our parents and not aging? It doesn't make sense to me. But i guess it doesn't have to. Just keep my skin plump genetics! Anywho, this place was a Izayaka or a Japanese restaurant. I was stupid and asked what that menu item called izayaka is. Turns out it means restaurant. Doh.




It was my first time eating Beef Tongue. I couldn't get the texture out of my mind. The whole time i kept thinking, tongue tongue tongue. Yeah..really couldn't enjoy it, but people rave that it's the best they've ever tried! Overall, It was a pleasant dinner full of bonding and harsh blows at one another. Oh, and Sake. Getting mom a little buzzed was a priority. She loves me more that way & I'm proud to say it worked. She gave me a big hug and praised me as a being a good daughter. okay, maybe I'm exaggerating about the BIG hug-- and being a good daughter.

Good times.

Uni Fried Rice - Pretty spectacular!

Kim chee and spicy pork stir fry

Beef Tongue

Happy B-day Mom!

Thankful for Thanksgiving

Oh the Holidays are before us. The weather is finally reflecting the season and the holidays also which is an extra treat!

For Thanksgiving this year my mom and I went down south to visit the family. It was really nice to see everyone and the two new additions. Yep. Two!

a. My little cousin Nicholas ! He tried to suckle on Ray's Zipple when he held him. Pretty funny.

b. My little developing niece! My brother's girlfriend, beth, is five months pregnant and we just found out that it's a little girl! So very excited about being a real auntie. I can't wait until my brother moves back now!

Any who, this trip was great. The BF came down on Friday night and met a lot of my family; Grandpa and Grandma included! We had hotpot and finally, some Cambodian food. So happy I don't live there. I would be as big as a tub.

We went to the happiest place on earth, too! No, not Costco or Pinkberry - Disneyland! . It was so much fun! I haven't been there since California Disney opened. Can you believe that? more than 10 years! wtf. All the rides were crazy fun and the churros were to. die. for. The tower of terror was one of my favorite. We were cheap and decided to take a picture of the picture. Everyone's expression is so funny. I had a moment at the teacups, too - A moment where my stomach turned upside down from eating 3 banh mi's and a churro then continuing to join the mad tea party where you're twirling at what feels like 100 mph. I could thank Ray for that, but then again, he took quite a beating too. Just look at his facial expression change from the beginning to the end; one word: Priceless.

moded monkey.


my cousin and her boyfriend, Brian

Melissa and Jeff - The best Disney tourguides. hehe




Jasmine and Aladdin ! The musical was off-the-wall GOOD! i highly recommend this one event to everyone. I also suggest you arrive atleast 20 minutes early or else the seats will fill up fast.

Xmas decor for Disney!

sleeping beauty's castle at night

Goodbye Disney. I will see you soon.