frequent flyer miles?

I want my frequent flyer miles. Really. I deserve them. I was recently upgraded to a Gold member of Estonian airlines which entitles to me to about next to nothing. I can eat free peanuts and drink vodka in the Servisair lounge (which is the equivalent to Kmart of lounges). And I think I also […]

books for free?

I rediscovered something today that I had completely forgotten about. It may seem quite stupid to say this, but it was kind of like having Christmas come early. I was strolling from the bus stop on my way home and walked by a building that I have passed about a million and one times (slight […]

resolutions 2007

I hate making resolutions. As Oscar Wilde once said: Good resolutions are simply checks that men draw on a bank where they have no account. So this year I have made a resolution to keep it simple. Yes, KISS (keep it simple, stupid) and stick to some things that I can actually accomplish. What are […]

memories 2006

A few things that stick in my my from 2006 – some would be called my favourites… Song: Mr Brightside remix by Jacques Lu Cont – Seriously could listen to this track over and over again Band: Snow Patrol Holiday: Croatia with The Band Rediscovery: Mcdonalds hash browns Restaurant: Nobu berkely square Sunny day hangout […]

i am only 54% emo?

I am like the diet coke of emo. 54% emo, not emo enough! Fine, then I’m just going to go home and cry and cut myself. Screw you quiz! Needs a Hobby. OK, so you just got dumped, that doesn’t mean you gotta act like life sux. Get it together and try a little harder […]

I have to eat kosher latkes

For Arlie who is sitting at home in her slanket with Crackers (Roley’s new name). Maybe I’ll have to make her some latkes tonight for dins.

the tamale lady

Yesterday while having a nice little brunch at Foreign Cinema with my former Sega colleagues we started talking about The Tamale Lady of San Francisco. She is an underground legend that peddles tamales out of plastic coolers in the Mission and Castro districts of SF. You can always count on her to show up at […]

this is not nyc

How not to make bagel and lox by Uncle Harry’s New York Bagelry And Coffeehouse in Fresno. This officially qualifies as one of the grossest things I have tried to eat in a long time. I want my money back! undercooked bagel and thick sliced onions disgusting salmon (and too much of it)