the orange mess

Rice salad

2009-03-08T17:23:00.001-07:00

Rice salad
Originally uploaded by orangemess

What's this?

2008-10-31T14:23:00.001-07:00

What's this?
Originally uploaded by orangemess

At the american museum of natural history

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What's this?

2008-10-31T14:22:00.001-07:00

What's this?
Originally uploaded by orangemess

At the american museum of natural history

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oysters at Oystercatchers

2008-07-31T16:04:00.001-07:00

oysters at Oystercatchers
Originally uploaded by orangemess

Dimsum at Chan's

2008-07-20T09:46:00.001-07:00

Dimsum at Chan's
Originally uploaded by orangemess

fireworks through the trees

2008-07-05T19:11:00.001-07:00

fireworks through the trees
Originally uploaded by orangemess

Pho #55

2008-06-28T15:20:00.001-07:00

Pho #55
Originally uploaded by orangemess

avocado

2008-06-28T15:12:00.001-07:00

avocado
Originally uploaded by orangemess

Yum!

Dinner

2008-06-23T19:08:00.001-07:00

Dinner
Originally uploaded by orangemess

Mahi mahi with honey pineapple, almonds and salad.

A sad day

2008-06-14T12:37:00.000-07:00

"If it's worth doing it at all, it's worth doing it well".

Rest in peace, Tim Russert.

Clearwater Beach

2007-12-24T17:01:00.001-08:00

Clearwater Beach
Originally uploaded by orangemess

Cold day for a dip, eh?

Hello Astroboy!

2007-07-03T22:40:00.005-07:00

Hello Astroboy!
Originally uploaded by orangemess

Manga exhibit at the museum.

Tezuka Marvel of Manga

2007-07-03T22:40:00.003-07:00

Tezuka Marvel of Manga
Originally uploaded by orangemess

Asian Museum Of Art at Larkin and McAllister.

Another gorgeous day

2007-07-03T22:40:00.001-07:00

Another gorgeous day
Originally uploaded by orangemess

On top of Fillmore and Broadway Street.

Trader Joe's

2007-07-03T22:39:00.001-07:00

Trader Joe's
Originally uploaded by orangemess

Beats Whole foods anytime! West Coast locations only. At 9th Street between Brannan and Bryant.

See's candies

2007-07-03T22:38:00.001-07:00

See's candies
Originally uploaded by orangemess

My San Francisco treat! At Clement Street.

2007-07-03T22:04:00.001-07:00

Hello from Washington Square

2006-07-10T15:29:00.000-07:00

Hello from Washington Square
Originally uploaded by orangemess.

near NYU.

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The Dance

2006-07-09T11:05:00.000-07:00

The Dance
Originally uploaded by orangemess.

by Matisse. Another classic.

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Starry starry night

2006-07-09T10:59:00.000-07:00

Starry starry night
Originally uploaded by orangemess.

By Van Gogh. It's quite emotional to see one of your favorite paintings up close.

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MOMA

2006-07-09T09:07:00.000-07:00

MOMA
Originally uploaded by orangemess.

We just missed art too much.

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Me at Carrie Bradshaw's apartment

2006-07-08T09:13:00.000-07:00

Me at Carrie Bradshaw's apartment
Originally uploaded by orangemess.

We're on the Sex and the City tour. The apartment is at Bleecker and Perry. They dont really shoot here, instead they do it at studio in Queens. We also devoured some heavenly cupcakes at Magnolia Bakery.

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Around the neighborhood, 86th and 3rd.

2006-07-07T17:39:00.000-07:00

Around the neighborhood, 86th and 3rd.
Originally uploaded by orangemess.

Taking a walk down our neighborhood.

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So long, Puma GV

2006-07-07T06:47:00.000-07:00

So long, Puma GV
Originally uploaded by orangemess.

My shoe got busted. Dunno how that happened, must've stepped on something hot. We're waiting for Macy's at Herald Square to open up so i can get some new kicks.

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Diane Sawyer

2006-07-07T06:18:00.000-07:00

Diane Sawyer
Originally uploaded by orangemess.

Is in this pic somewhere..

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The Beach Boys at Bryant Park

2006-07-07T04:50:00.000-07:00

The Beach Boys at Bryant Park
Originally uploaded by orangemess.

A summer concert series by Good Morning America. Had to wake up at 6am to hear Kokomo. ------

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Rooftop view at the MET

2006-07-06T17:03:00.000-07:00

Rooftop view at the MET
Originally uploaded by orangemess.

If you visit the Met museum, don't forget to go up at the rooftop when the weather is good like today (75 and overcast). Its a pain to find the elevator though, so keep your map handy. The view up there is worth seeing, since its right next to Central Park.

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Egyptian collection at the MET

2006-07-06T13:06:00.000-07:00

Egyptian collection at the MET
Originally uploaded by orangemess.

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World Trade Center

2006-07-05T18:08:00.000-07:00

World Trade Center
Originally uploaded by orangemess.

Was here. ------

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Happy 4th of July from Time Square!

2006-07-04T16:20:00.000-07:00

Happy 4th of July from Time Square!
Originally uploaded by orangemess.

Its been a long day, I think the fireworks starts at 9pm. Crowds are manageable today because of the holiday.

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NYC or bust!

2006-07-04T03:49:00.000-07:00

So here we are waiting at MCO for our 7:30am flight. I've only had 3 hours of sleep but that doesn't seem to matter when it comes to flying for me. Any opportunity I get to fly out of Orlando is a much rejoiced occasion.

I haven't been in NYC for three years, so trying to find info about the latest and greatest about the city is a research project in itself. Of course, there's the ever reliable New York Times (http://www.nytimes.com) but for more specific searches and guide lists, I head over to these sites for meaty info. The Village Voice (http://www.villagevoice.com) is a daily print edition of the city offerings, thick and chockfull of insightful stories and best-of lists. It also doesn't fail to put that nasty black newspaper grime on your fingers. Time Out New York (http://www.timeout.com/newyork) is more elegant to hold and read because of its glossy magazine format. For people who do not like to chop trees to gather info, I like NYC Craigslist (http://nyc.craigslist.org), and no description is necessary for this wonderful community/garage sale/jobs/theplanetifitwereafleamarket.

Ample space needed to conduct business

2006-05-21T19:04:00.000-07:00

Ample space needed to conduct business

One Saturday morning, Edward and I decided to have breakfast over at Panera Bread at Sandlake Road. After finishing my iced green tea drink, I headed over to their bathroom. I don't remember how many stalls there were, but I went in one of them and opened the door. The door, as you can clearly see in the picture, almost grazes the toilet, even when it was all the way open. I had to do a three-point move (one leg in the stall, swivel to the side, close door, and go sideways to the left). Ok, that was a four point move. But my point, people, is that I shouldn't have to do more than one move to do my business. So Panera Bread, if you're reading this, please consider this situation prior to your next store opening.

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Orlando Magic vs Philadelphia Sixers

2006-04-15T16:13:00.000-07:00

Orlando Magic vs Philadelphia Sixers
Originally uploaded by orangemess.

Hello from TD Waterhouse!

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Pussycat Dolls at BEP

2006-04-13T20:01:00.000-07:00

Pussycat Dolls at BEP
Originally uploaded by orangemess.

What a suprise! We didn't even know they were gonna be here! Flipsyde started the show, then Pussycat dolls performed next.

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Hello from Black Eyed Peas show

2006-04-13T20:00:00.000-07:00

Hello from Black Eyed Peas show
Originally uploaded by orangemess.

Waiting for the show to start here at the Bank Atlantic center.

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Sunrise blvd and A1A

2006-04-13T13:48:00.000-07:00

Sunrise blvd and A1A
Originally uploaded by orangemess.

View from our hotel here at Ft. Lauderdale. It's sunny and very windy!

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How to park like an idiot.

2006-04-08T16:37:00.000-07:00

How to park like an idiot.
Originally uploaded by orangemess.

Seeing a car take over two parking spaces in a tight lot just kills me.

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cedric the entertainer

2006-03-17T18:36:00.000-08:00

cedric the entertainer
Originally uploaded by orangemess.

at the improv at downtown orlando. go see him if you ever get the chance

random sweet snacks

2006-02-22T15:33:00.000-08:00

random sweet snacks
Originally uploaded by orangemess.

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random sweet snacks

2006-02-22T15:32:00.001-08:00

random sweet snacks
Originally uploaded by orangemess.

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random sweet snacks

2006-02-22T15:32:00.000-08:00

random sweet snacks
Originally uploaded by orangemess.

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random sweet snacks

2006-02-22T15:29:00.000-08:00

random sweet snacks
Originally uploaded by orangemess.

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a little intermission

2006-01-20T18:20:00.000-08:00

a little intermission
Originally uploaded by orangemess.

Someone suddenly just fell down on the floor during the show. Eddie had to stop his routine. The woman finally came to and was escorted out by the medics. On with the show!

friday night live

2006-01-20T17:21:00.000-08:00

friday night live
Originally uploaded by orangemess.

Eddie Griffin at the Improv Comedy Club.

this is not LA

2006-01-17T05:50:00.000-08:00

this is not LA
Originally uploaded by orangemess.

A normal drive from Oakridge to John Young to hop on I4 should only take 5 minutes. 30 minutes later we are still a block away from the freeway entrance. This is what I say to all these Floridians who do not support public transportation. I would rather be sitting and reading a good book and not be stressed out knowing I'll get to work on time than cursing inwardly and getting stressed in traffic.

I wake up early to get to work early, dangit!

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16th street at night

2005-12-24T12:24:00.000-08:00

16th street at night
Originally uploaded by orangemess.

we braved the cold night an headed out to 16th street in downtown Denver, which looks like the main shopping area here.

light show in downtown

2005-12-24T12:19:00.000-08:00

light show in downtown
Originally uploaded by orangemess.

cool light show in one of the downtown buildings. forgot which one was it.

coming down the mountains

2005-12-22T09:51:00.000-08:00

coming down the mountains
Originally uploaded by orangemess.

7000 ft high up in elevation. Just visited Mother Cabrini shrine.

welcome to red rocks

2005-12-21T15:11:00.000-08:00

welcome to red rocks
Originally uploaded by orangemess.

Red Rocks ampitheatre, wish there was a live show. Maybe Dave Matthews Band next time.

on the way to denver

2005-12-21T04:50:00.000-08:00

on the way to denver
Originally uploaded by orangemess.

What a nice surprise. Frontier airline planes have the same set-up as Jetblue where you have your own tv screen. After enduring a 2 mile long line at the security we are finally onboard. Oh, and MCO finally got their wireless connection up and running. I guess there is still hope for my techologically inept city.

maxi pad is my hero

2005-10-24T11:12:00.000-07:00

maxi pad is my hero
Originally uploaded by orangemess.

so finally hurricane wilma has passed but not without causing a little damage. i was getting tired of replacing the paper towels due to my leaking windows so i got this bright idea to use maxi pads instead.

too bad they were the thin kind so i still had to change every 2 hours.

jollibee

2005-09-06T05:54:00.000-07:00

jollibee
Originally uploaded by orangemess.

Jollibee is a fast food chain in the Philippines, similar to McDonald's. Besides selling the typical fare, they also sell spaghetti and peach mango pie.

This a branch in Daly City, where thousands of Filipinos live. Don't know why they chose a bug to represent their food business.

berkeley

2005-09-05T14:15:00.000-07:00

berkeley
Originally uploaded by orangemess.

College Ave at Berkeley. I wanted to go to Jeremy's but it must've been closed because no one was picking up when I called. I did score a cute vintage purse at Crossroads Trading so all was not lost. Berkeley is a cool college town known mostly due to the University of California at Berkeley school and for being the home of beatniks back in the 60's.

pittsburg/bay point train

2005-09-05T14:10:00.000-07:00

pittsburg/bay point train
Originally uploaded by orangemess.

Waiting for the train bound for Berkeley. Train stations here are cleaner and not as crowded compared to the subway stations in NYC.

More from the blvd

2005-09-03T20:44:00.000-07:00

More from the blvd
Originally uploaded by orangemess.

Kodak theatre

weapon of choice

2005-09-03T20:30:00.000-07:00

weapon of choice
Originally uploaded by orangemess.

Can I just say I love Christopher Walken? Taken in front of the Chinese theater.

Hollywood swinging!

2005-09-03T20:25:00.000-07:00

Hollywood swinging!
Originally uploaded by orangemess.

Chinese theater in Hollywood.

welcome to california

2005-09-03T07:08:00.000-07:00

welcome to california
Originally uploaded by orangemess.

Enough said, haha!

rolling hills

2005-09-03T06:38:00.000-07:00

rolling hills
Originally uploaded by orangemess.

On the way to Los Angeles, a view of the rolling hills.

Fillmore St

2005-09-02T18:49:00.000-07:00

Fillmore St
Originally uploaded by orangemess.

Lots of little neat shops in this street. Right along Japantown so you can just walk around. I really like this section of the town, it's almost like the Haight but less touristy and a bit cleaner. Not a lot of 60's nostalgia except for the Fillmore theatre which hosted a lot of live music acts and still does.

for emoss

2005-09-02T17:13:00.000-07:00

for emoss
Originally uploaded by orangemess.

Fresh sushi - display that is!

more from j-town

2005-09-02T17:04:00.000-07:00

more from j-town
Originally uploaded by orangemess.

Inside the Miyako mall.

konnichiwa!

2005-09-02T16:59:00.000-07:00

konnichiwa!
Originally uploaded by orangemess.

Konnchiwa! From windy Nihon Machi (Japan town) at Webster and Post.

cheapest cheap eats ever!

2005-09-02T13:44:00.000-07:00

cheapest cheap eats ever!
Originally uploaded by orangemess.

Combination bun with chicken, egg and pork. Where else can you eat a tasty lunch for $1? In a Chinese eatery of course!

what a bargain!

2005-09-02T12:39:00.000-07:00

what a bargain!
Originally uploaded by orangemess.

Wow it's almost free!

welcome to clement st

2005-09-02T12:36:00.000-07:00

welcome to clement st
Originally uploaded by orangemess.

Going to Clement St

2005-09-02T12:01:00.000-07:00

Going to Clement St
Originally uploaded by orangemess.

The M Oceanview MUNI train station, behind it is San Francisco State U. The MUNI train only runs local within the city but the BART runs within the Bay Area region (Oakland, South SF, etc). We're on our way to Clement St by way of 28 bus. Clement St is another sub-Chinatown, not as touristy but more hardcore. Tons of fresh meats and fruit markets and authentic Chinese eateries and pastry shops. We're on the hunt for the wireless store we saw during our last visit that had tons of cool unusual phones.

SF MOMA

2005-09-02T11:39:00.000-07:00

SF MOMA
Originally uploaded by orangemess.

Yesterday's shot from the museum, we took advantage of the half price admission they have every first Thursday.

trolley

2005-09-01T15:27:00.000-07:00

trolley
Originally uploaded by orangemess.

Old style trolley cars are being used again for low emission.

Port of San Francisco

2005-09-01T15:15:00.000-07:00

Port of San Francisco
Originally uploaded by orangemess.

More pics from the port

city by the bay (bridge)

2005-09-01T15:12:00.000-07:00

city by the bay (bridge)
Originally uploaded by orangemess.

Bay bridge view at the Port of San Francisco near Embarcadero.

inside the bus

2005-09-01T15:03:00.000-07:00

inside the bus
Originally uploaded by orangemess.

Inside the 1 line bus.

non-potable?

2005-09-01T14:33:00.000-07:00

non-potable?
Originally uploaded by orangemess.

Forgot the pic for the fountain

SFMOMA

2005-09-01T14:29:00.000-07:00

SFMOMA
Originally uploaded by orangemess.

San Francisco Museum of Modern Art in the back.

at the Metreon park

2005-09-01T14:03:00.000-07:00

at the Metreon park
Originally uploaded by orangemess.

We are taking a breather at the park next to Sony Metreon at 4th and Mission. I used to work a block away from here at Folsom. The SFMOMA, which is an excellent modern art museum, is also a stone's throw away from here. Outdoor concerts are also held in this park, saw Travis couple of years ago during a free gig.

Chinatown entrance

2005-09-01T13:16:00.000-07:00

Chinatown entrance
Originally uploaded by orangemess.

At Bush St and Grant St

hello hello

2005-09-01T13:04:00.000-07:00

hello hello
Originally uploaded by orangemess.

i'm at place called vertigo! Wall at the Apple store.

cable line

2005-09-01T12:56:00.000-07:00

cable line
Originally uploaded by orangemess.

Can you see the hills? Market st and Powell.

our famous cable car

2005-09-01T12:52:00.000-07:00

our famous cable car
Originally uploaded by orangemess.

Cable car, $5 one way fare. Goes up and down through the hills using electricity. Clean and fun to ride on especially going over the hills.

Blondie's pizza across Urban outfitters

2005-09-01T12:48:00.000-07:00

Blondie's pizza across Urban outfitters
Originally uploaded by orangemess.

In my opinion this is the best pizza in SF. Cheap and the crust is just oh so chewy!

union square

2005-09-01T12:41:00.000-07:00

union square
Originally uploaded by orangemess.

Forgot the pic!

Hana sushi! Oishi desu ne?

2005-09-01T12:02:00.000-07:00

Hana sushi! Oishi desu ne?
Originally uploaded by orangemess.

Looking over the menu at Hana Zen on Ellis close to Mason. Seaweed salad ($4.50) and Kamikaze roll ($7.50) sounds good. We were looking for our old hangout Kantaro restaurant in Powell but it's spot was taken over by the infamous fcuk store.

on the BART

2005-09-01T10:56:00.000-07:00

on the BART
Originally uploaded by orangemess.

We're on the BART train to downtown. I like how everything here works like clockwork. got out of the house by 10:25am, on to the bus by 10:30, and after 15minutes later we were at the train station, where the train just pulled in as we were going down the escalator. There was not a minute wasted. the bus fare went up to $1.50 from a $1.25 just yesterday due to the gas price hike. But at the train station we were able to purchase multiple tickets through the atm machine which I'm quite happy about.

Coming back home, it's so nice to see things familiar and strange at the same time.

Gotta cut this short, next stop is Montgomery station. Btw today's forecast is a nice cool 69 and sunny

testing

2005-08-30T21:55:00.000-07:00

testing
Originally uploaded by orangemess.

Test post

first post, testing only

2005-08-30T21:47:00.000-07:00

haven't been in blogger for a while.