This is a Violation

I haven't been on for a while. This week hasn't been so hot for me, and I don't mean that in a literal way. Today, I'm breaking the rule of having pictures only from the day, and I'm walking down memory lane to the two week marker. The following is a deluge of photos I've gathered since then.

Thank you photography for capturing all this joy!

Some of my favorites (from left-right/top-bottom):
YMS and I | Papaya Peeling for Pickling | Late Night Party Limo Snap | Favorite Fruits
YMS in the BM era | "Do you find him handsome, miss?" | Brazil Nutt, Goodbye! | Heart of Warmth



Wicked, The Musical (from left-right/top-bottom):
The Stragglers | Rendezvous Point | Bisexuality-in-Question Conference
A Face in the Crowd | Illegal Snap of Art



Iwen's Spring Welcoming (from left-right/top-bottom):
Midair Combat Training | Liquid Courage (Tequila) | The Spread
Banana Cake Fiend | The Malaysians | Swine Ale

Ménage à Sept in Boston (from left-right/top-bottom):
Shy People: SW | LT | JL | YMS | NK
Fugakyu Sushi Boat

This all reminds me of why I should work hard so that I have the ability to make more memories like these!

Solecism-ation

Boston is where it's at. The "it" being YMS, JL, and I.

I've spent the last several days with some very good friends of mine in the university metropolis of the nation. There have been many laughs, good times, and of course, how could I forget? ... rain ... lots and lots of ... rain.

In my haste from the get-go, I forgot my camera chord in a drawer down south. As soon as I return there will be many images for you to feast your eyes on accompanied by adages both long and short.

I still stand by my post two posts ago: keep good company because they help turn seemingly awful things (aka torrential rain) into great experiences.

Until I post again, work hard and smart, don't forget to enjoy life, and try to stay dry!

Favorite Quote of the Day: "They're so powerful ... (googley eyes)" - DW commenting on JL's 0-60 mph mixing time [ work / time = power ]

By Candlelight | A Gizmodo Shooting Challenge

This week's Gizmodo Shooting Challenge: By Candlelight.

Below are the photos YMS and I entered into the contest.

A Breath of Light | Canon EOS Rebel XT w/ 50 mm f/stop 1.8

Fat Man and the Bonfire | Canon EOS Rebel XT w/ 50 mm f/stop 1.8

Once Upon A Date

Left to Right and Top to Bottom

Pistachio Cake | Oxtail Soup | Beautiful Woman w/ Eyes Averted (YMS) | Lemongrass Semifreddo

Things I learned on this date:

1. A woman doesn't need to look at you to be beautiful.

2. Desserts don't always need to have sugar.

3. Good desserts always need sugar.

4. Good food comes from hole-in-the-wall establishments (e. g. former Taiwanese take-out turned Japanese ramen shop).

5. Always...I repeat, always have a bowl of ramen next to you when eating stinky tofu (Taiwanese/Hong Kong Specialty; as for the ramen, I recommend oxtail soup as it does wonders to suppress the smell).

Lastly, keep good company because it doesn't matter what happens to you when you're with them they'll always manage to turn it into an adventure (even when you're gagging on your third piece of stinky tofu).

Heart Fabric

Where did the heart go? Look for it here.

This folder holds such a fond memory that I smile whenever I see it. Do you have something that makes you smile?

So Many Things, So Little Time!

This lasagna is desperately trying to tell you what happened this week, but alas, it sits warmly in the belly of a few as I try to resolve my method for remaining consistent in keeping this blog.