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1. Aloha Stadium Swap Meet
Honolulu, HI 96818
(808) 486-6704
having been to hawaii many times at this point, i do know that is THE place to get your souvenir on! the place is huge, but has anything you could ever need for your friends on the mainland!
2. Bridge-and-Tunnel Posse
the US wouldn't be the US without california. california wouldn't be california without LA. san francisco wouldn't be san francisco without the b & t folk, so STOP HATIN' Y"ALL!
3. Californians
Neighbourhood: SOMA
not to be over the top or anything, but i LOVE tree-hugging, yoga-doing, democrat-voting, technology-happy, apartment-renting, education-loving, diversity-embracing californians! if you don't, feel free to leave; there are plenty of others to take…More »
4. Casual Car Pool
the casual car pool is one the greatest things ever! seriously. not only does it get the job done, it also does it with spice we all need.
case in point: the sharp-toned, red-gloved british woman driving a matching celica, the man who just likes to…More »
5. Charity Navigator
i am in the business of giving.
every day, my aim is to help people contribute to an effective organization that gets youth off the streets. whether its in terms of time, or treasure, it is all worthy and needed.
but i am only one person...
charity…More »
6. Cottage Row
San Francisco, CA 94101
Categories:
Landmarks & Historical Buildings,
Local Flavor
Neighbourhoods: Japantown, Lower Pac Heights, Pacific Heights
i, too, just adore cottage row... and absolutely want to live there someday! (one can dream, right?)
very cute, very peaceful; a small oasis in the midst of the hustle and bustle of san francisco.
7. Flip-Flop Sandals
Neighbourhood: SOMA
i pretty much think they're the best things ever...
8. Frugal Foodies
every tuesday, moses, a non-profit worker turned photographer in berkeley, hosts this eclectic, fun and delicious dinner party for anyone who is interested... and i can't rave about it enough!
upon arrival, everyone takes off their shoes and…More »
9. Glide
San Francisco, CA 94102
(415) 674-6000
Categories:
Churches,
Community Service/Non-Profit
Neighbourhood: Civic Center/Tenderloin
i grew up in a non-religious home, and was skeptical of organized religion. i go to church now, and remain skeptical of organized religion. but, glide makes me believe in god.
one of the great things about glide is its infusion of christianity and…More »
10. Hawaiian Music
Neighbourhood: Moilili
i love hawaii, and therefore love hawaiian music.
izzy kamakawiwo'ole, kealii reichel and jake shimabukuro are three of my favorites!
mahalo, hawaii, for such talent!
11. Hyphen
i knew people involved with hyphen since it's inception in 2003, and have volunteered* with them off an on since 2005, and five stars do they deserve!
hyphen is all about the culture of asian america, grassroots-style. while they focus on the…More »
12. Karaoke Revolution
Neighbourhood: Marina/Cow Hollow
anyone wanna challenge?
i will SO take you down! :oD
14. Los Angeles Dodgers
Los Angeles, CA 90012
(323) 224-1500
Category:
Professional Sports Teams
Neighbourhood: Elysian Park
when i was growing up, i spent a good amount of time at my grandma's house. when i wasn't begging for food, going through her closets/bookshelves, or causing general ruckus, we often just watched tv, and we often watched the dodgers.
i wouldn't…More »
15. Miriam W's Cupcakes
methinks miss miriam should go pro and make them for my wedding... :o)
16. Oakland: The Soul of the City Next Door
love love love oakland, and love love love this book! go get one today!
17. spcaLA
Long Beach, CA 90815
(562) 570-7722
Categories:
Community Service/Non-Profit,
Animal Shelters
if you are looking for a furry companion, this is a great place to check out! the people are friendly and knowledgeable about the animals as well as various products. plus, by adopting from the spca, you get discounts on the animal's first…More »
18. Teacher With the Bus
(415) 424-1058
Categories:
Transportation,
Event Planning & Services
Neighbourhood: Haight-Ashbury
somewhere in california...
person a: "hey! i have a great idea!"
person b: "eh?"
person a: "what if i took an old school bus, powered it with vegetable oil, and then took inner city kids on field trips with it?"
person b: "sure man, but how the hell…More »
19. The High Line
New York, NY 10014
Category:
Parks
Neighbourhoods: West Village, Meatpacking District
can we have one of these in oakland?
20. Wat Mongkolratanaram
Berkeley, CA 94703
(510) 849-3419
Categories:
Thai,
Buddhist Temples
Neighbourhood: South Berkeley
about as close to genuine thai as you can get in the states!
hubby, sister, and i got there around noon, and quickly spent about $25 on three iced teas/coffees, a large bowl of beef soup, two multi-course entrees, and a mango with sticky rice.
…More »
21. The Bradbury Building
an architectural masterpiece and a must-see if you find yourself in downtown la!
22. Union Station
Los Angeles, CA 90012
(213) 683-6875
Category:
Train Stations
Neighbourhood: Chinatown
architecturally speaking, union station is absolutely gorgeous. there's a restaurant there that i here is quite good, but i always head to phiippe's for a french dip instead.
23. Yelp
San Francisco, CA 94103
(415) 908-3801
Categories:
Local Flavor,
Mass Media
Neighbourhood: SOMA
how sad. i have been de-elited. i feel so betrayed! apparently, writing 100+ reviews a year isn't good enough anymore...
BUT i've been a yelper for what seems like an eternity, and i will likely use yelp as a resource for as long as i can glean…More »
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11/1/2005
at roughly 200 reviews in 5 days, i'm obviously addicted...
*sigh*
as if i need more ways to busy up… Read more »
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Oakland, CA
Yelping SinceSeptember 2005
Find Me Injeans and slippahs
My Hometowntorrance, california
When I'm Not Yelping...i'm trying to save the world!
Why You Should Read My Reviewsbecause i get around! (not in that way!)
The Last Great Book I Readthe brief wondrous life of oscar wao, junot diaz
My First Concertsave ferris!
My Favourite Movieyou ought to ask me about this in person...
My Last Meal On Earthspinach and bacon pasta from spoon house - AMAZING!
Don't Tell Anyone Else But...i can eat faster than i can yelp...
Most Recent Discoverymy food tastes have changed drastically over time!
Current Crushthat shyam p. guy is kind of cute...