Although I claim that I’m immersed in the classical art and music culture, I’ve always found trips to the museums dull.  Especially looking through pieces and pieces of incomprehensible paintings that I think I could whip up in two minutes with a paint brush and some paint.  However, any visual art beyond 2D I find [...]

On Sunday, we could finally sleep in. I still got up at 9 am to have brunch. The day was spent on the sea. We explore the ship, went on the top deck for BBQ (yes, endless eating). After some more exploration on the ship, we played board game in the lounge.  Later in the [...]

I had never been on a cruise vacation. I fact, I had never seen a cruise in my life. Friday we got on the cruise at 4 in the afternoon. The interior of the cruise was just like a hotel, I had to remind myself that I was actually on a boat. We [...]

Surgi Wax Brazilian Waxing Kit
This kit only comes with the same size of wax bottle, 2 spatulas and a pre-treatment oil, but it’s a little bit cheaper; less than $7. The method is the same as above, except you use the oil before you wax rather than after. Using the oil before the wax prevents [...]

Save money and do it at home
This sounds crazy right? This method is not meant for everyone. It can be more painful and can turn into a big mess. If you are afraid to pull the hair yourself, you will end up hurting yourself. But if you can do it well, it can save you [...]

Numbing Cream
Numbing cream comes really handy when getting a Brazilian wax. But most people don’t know the right way to use it. If you just spread some cream on the area, you will realize it’s completely useless. One that I know works well is LMX4 (http://www.dermadoctor.com/product.asp?productid=954&AID=30). According the dermadoctor.com, you can use it for the [...]

Hair removal is a pain. There are different methods but no one method is perfect. Shaving is the cheapest and quickest way, but the hairs grow right back with ugly and thick stubbles. Waxing is a bit more work and maybe a bit of pain, but gives a really good result and smooth skin that [...]

Wolfgang Puck Cafe
http://www.wolfgangpuck.com/rest/index.html
Location: Southcoast Plaza
Atmosphere: Casual
Rating: ***
This cafe is located in the Southcoast plaza, the most upscale mall I’ve seen in So Cal. I went to this place for a Sunday lunch. We sat outside under the shade. The shoppers walking around all wore designers. So your appetite will not be ruined by ghetto [...]

The Stinking Rose
http://www.thestinkingrose.com/
Location: Beverly Hill
Atmosphere: casual to semi-formal
Rating: ****
For those who don’t know, stinking rose = garlic. This means that every dish at this restaurant has garlic. So you either love this place or you can’t stand it. Everyone I know loves this restaurant. It also has a bar so you can have a cocktail [...]

I love Italian food, although I don’t get to eat there alot. Here are some that I’ve been to.

Villa Sorriso
http://www.sorrisopasadena.com/
Location: Old Town Pasadena
Atmosphere: semi-formal
Rating: ***
This is such a great place to get dressed up and eat delicious food. I just loved its atmosphere and its interior and garden design. You can see some pictures from [...]