Men’s Health, one of the few magazines I still subscribe to, published “50 Ways to Add Years to Your Life” on their website. A lot of it is stuff that was lectured to us as kids growing up, some are still debatable (For example, is coffee really good for you?), there were others that were interesting, like “Stash a Cinnamon Air Freshener in Your Car.”
Here are the ones that stoodout to me: … Continue Reading
Before leaving Los Angeles to go back to Tokyo, MF made and gave me a bracelet (lately, she’s been into making stuff) containing five black disc-shaped beads - they’re supposed to represent the life path number i’m on.
Looks good, huh? One of these days, I will make this for my family. =)
I came across this Roast Chicken recipe by Thomas Keller, of Per Se and The French Laundry, and am posting it for future reference. … Continue Reading
On my way into the office, NPR’s Morning Edition confirmed that it’s okay to doodle!
Perusing the Timezone forum to get my weekly watch fix, I came upon this post where a father wanted to give a couple of vintage watches to his twin boys on their 21st birthday; they are currently 5 months old. He was set on getting a vintage Rolex Submariner (model 6538) and a Rolex “Paul Newman” Daytona. Both very awesome watches. Well, recently, he tracked down the Submariner. He met the seller, told him the intent of his purchase, and convinced him to write a letter describing the watch’s history to be packaged with the gift. The letter turned out to be pretty amazing. Not only does it have historical tidbits about the watch, and its passing to the next generation, but also portrays a father’s love for his son, as well as give profound life lessons. Here is the letter the previous owner wrote: … Continue Reading
Back in my undergrad years at UCLA, eating at Mishima was part of my routine, and every meal started with their famous Tofu Salad. The dish is a refreshing mix of tofu, chopped lettuce, tomato slices, wakame seaweed, daikon sprouts and dried bonito flakes. Clean! What gives it its punch though and takes it over the top is most definitely the dressing. =)
