tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-56041809085448218152024-03-14T04:03:59.833-07:00Relentless Writingsthegypsiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01019720222734603445noreply@blogger.comBlogger538125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5604180908544821815.post-30810973475942188882018-07-11T11:15:00.000-07:002018-07-11T11:15:13.674-07:00Burning Down The House.... no not the Talking Heads song.<br>
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I'm talking about Andyisms... they haven't stopped. Just my blogging stopped. Andy doesn't stop. <br>
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The fear of the apartment being burned down started off quite early when we thought we could pop out to the grocery store for moment with the kid home alone. We got back and the house smelled of burning. Turns out he had been lighting matches in his room and burning plastic in his waste bin. We learned early on that he can't be left alone if we want the apartment not being burned down and my dogs dead.<br>
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The day my sister and I went to have our <a href="https://xanaxjunkee.blogspot.com/2016/03/hanbok-photoshoot.html">Hanbok Photoshoot</a> we meandered back a forth a few times between Myeongdong and Insadong. I highly recommend Myeongdong for shopping and eating. It's especially active at night when the street vendors come out full force and you can literally enjoy a buffet of variety without stepping foot in a restaurant. It's been a long time since I have posted a blog but I figure better late than never. Enjoy some photospam from our adventures in Myeongdong.</div>
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and opened by Monk Jeongsan, Sanchon is a vegan-friendly restaurant
that mainly serves temple foods. The dishes found here are a results of
Kim Yun-sik, who was inspired by the simple, clean and healthy diet that
a Buddhist practitioner taught him years ago. Now, being a top
authority on vegetarian food in Korea, Kim Yun-sik helped perfect the
standard and quality of temple food. </span><br>
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dishes are made with all natural ingredients such as vegetables and
mountain herbs, and are cooked without chemical additives. The actual
dishes served vary by season, and in order to meet the tastes of the
general public, the restaurant includes "five spices" (garlic, shallots,
mountain leeks, etc.), which monks are typically not allowed to eat.
Those who would like their food without these ingredients are asked to
make their request at least one day prior to visiting. - <a href="http://english.visitkorea.or.kr/enu/ATR/SI_EN_3_1_1_1.jsp?cid=1337389">VisitKorea</a></span><br>
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I decided to split this post into 2 parts. Mainly because I took so many pictures. And I think the location was just as interesting as the food. I wish I had some photos or video of the actual path to the location. You had to take a winding path down an alleyway to find <a href="http://www.sanchon.com/en/index.php">Sanchon</a>. I had seen a youtube video about eating at Sanchon and thought it would be a great experience for my sister and I. I had never had a multi-course vegan meal and this was my chance to do so. </div>
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In an effort to give this blog the kiss of life, I inadvertently destroyed my comment section (just like the rest of the stuff I touch in life).</div>
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Well, here's to new beginnings.</div>
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And aside from my dear diary, I hope to update this more frequently. Even if the posts are not as lengthy (who has time for reading these days) or as witty (I can only blame myself for that part); I will start anew.</div>
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<b>Hanbok</b> (South Korea) or <b>Joseon-ot</b> (North Korea) is the traditional Korean dress. It is often characterized by vibrant colors and simple lines without pockets. Although the term literally means "Korean clothing", hanbok today often refers specifically to clothing of the Joseon period and is worn as semi-formal or formal wear during traditional festivals and celebrations. - From Wikipedia<br>
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Purikura: <span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; color: #252525; display: inline !important; float: none; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: 22.4px; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 1; word-spacing: 0px;">A<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span><b style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; color: #252525; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: 22.4px; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 1; word-spacing: 0px;">photo booth</b><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; color: #252525; display: inline !important; float: none; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: 22.4px; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 1; word-spacing: 0px;"><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>is a<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vending_machine" style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background: none rgb(255, 255, 255); color: #0b0080; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: 22.4px; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 1; word-spacing: 0px;" title="Vending machine">vending machine</a><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; color: #252525; display: inline !important; float: none; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: 22.4px; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 1; word-spacing: 0px;"><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>or modern<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kiosk" style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background: none rgb(255, 255, 255); color: #0b0080; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: 22.4px; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 1; word-spacing: 0px;" title="Kiosk">kiosk</a><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; color: #252525; display: inline !important; float: none; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: 22.4px; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 1; word-spacing: 0px;"><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>that contains an automated, usually<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Currency_detector" style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background: none rgb(255, 255, 255); color: #0b0080; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: 22.4px; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 1; word-spacing: 0px;" title="Currency detector">coin-operated</a><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; color: #252525; display: inline !important; float: none; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: 22.4px; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 1; word-spacing: 0px;">, camera and film processor. Today, the vast majority of photo booths are digital. (Wikipedia) </span><br>
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It welcomes us all at some point. I have been kicking this post around for almost a month now. Wait! I know I have become quite laggy at posts but this one I seriously had to wait on.</div>
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<a href="http://onmylookout.blogspot.com/">Michelle</a>, I just got your advent. I am glad you got my post cards.</div>
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Will, I had a great time visiting you and the Mrs'.</div>
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Yu, thanks for showing us around Tokyo. It was a blast. </div>
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<a href="http://cameronohara.com/">Cameron</a>, <a href="https://happyuan.wordpress.com/">Yuan</a> and <a href="http://www.kathrynohalloran.com/">Katherine</a>.... I hope to catch you on one of my travels or one of yours.</div>
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Before I delve into my trip to South Korea and Japan (future posts... fo'real). I do have one thing to say: My aunt passed. Some people may be thinking, oh her aunt that's sad. It is sad especially since my aunt raised me from infancy through my teen years. She was the one to rush me to the hospital when I had a seizure. She was the one that got called to the principal's office when I was bad. She was my mom away from my real mom.</div>
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Or I wouldn't be writing this right now. I have been quite busy with:</div>
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<li>Planning my trip across the Pacific.</li>
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Before school let out, I asked the principal if I could use the shower in the Girl's PE office in the morning. She said no problem!<br />
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This is good for me because I want to see if I can couple my training with a commute to work. Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday my training dictates 4-6 mile runs. The high school is just a tad over 3 miles away. So if I plan my route properly I can run to work instead of training on the treadmill.<br />
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I would have to walk home or plan for public transportation. I started this week and getting to work is the easy part. Getting home, I have only managed to walk home once. Yesterday my co-worker drove me home. <br />
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In an effort to kill as many birds with one stone as I can. I also joined a fitness challenge that runs through the middle of July. Click <a href="https://iworkoutbecause.everydayhero.com/us/susie-2">here</a> if you are interested in my goal to make money for the local humane society. All of this is fine and dandy but I think I may be a little under prepared for my commute.<br />
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I leave the house when it is still dark. I have blinking arm bands that I use so I can be visible to others. And I ran down a route that I have walked on numerous times; but only in daylight hours. During dark time there were a few areas that I felt a little uncomfortable running through. So I modified my route.<br />
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The modified route is highly traveled by vehicles and brightly lit. My biggest complaint is the driveways making my ankle twist, though only slightly, repeatedly because the tarmac is was not wide enough to share with vehicles. I don't need to create a repetitive motion injury situation while I am trying to train. <br />
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So I need to reassess my route a little more. I have found a route that looks a bit more approachable in terms of avoiding a sports injury... but I may incur <a href="http://xanaxjunkee.blogspot.com/2012/02/my-grandma-slapped-shit-eating-grin-off.html">a different type of injury</a>. I have turned to a few running blogs and a few suggestions have been made to fend off an attacker: pepper spray/mace, knife and gun.<br />
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Pepper spray sounds like a good option. In theory it sounds good to me. Aim, spray and run like the wind! But that means the attacker will most likely get away to have his try at another victim at a later date. Or potentially me again! Ugh the thought gives me the heebie jeebies! I would most likely go for a gel formula so I don't have issues with wind blowback. And maybe a UV reactive one, just in case I am able to get to safety and can call the cops. <br />
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I have the right to bear arms but I kinda don't want to. I would be a shitty gun owner... cleaning and maintenance and such. Ugh, I have a tedious time of keeping my car in proper working order and I use that often. So I don't want to have to deal with the maintenance, weight while running, chafing from a holster or killing someone. <br />
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Maiming on the other hand I guess I am okay with that. But I am petite and knife may incur the wrath of an attacker and used against me. Also there is always the old adage: don't bring a knife to a gun fight.<br />
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I've read that the knife/spray combo is best. You spray, stab, run away and live to tell the tale. Then you can call the cops and let them know the person glows under black light and may seek medical attention. It's all a bit nerve wracking to think about all of this. But I think if I have the proper shoes to avoid injuring my self, the proper attire to keep me visible to others... I need something to protect myself in case of attempted rape/murder.<br />
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Almost a month late on this post. Not for a lack of time but just waiting. This year Andy's dad and I had to make him call his mother on Mother's Day. Few and further between are the requests for him to call home. I can only assume lack of interest. For a while, when he would get into trouble or misbehave he would ask to call home, I assume to complain about how unfair life is. He has since gotten over that nonsense.<br>
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It's been a while that I have been looking for something. And today I think I finally found it. I had been running quite sometime for health; physical and mental. It really was doing the trick until I passed the 9 mile mark. </div>
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I was under the impression that this hike was a 5.35 mile round trip hike. Maybe it is if you stop right at the little trail marker with the stones like pictured above. I will blame the longer hike I took on walking along the ridge a bit. <a href="http://www.hikespeak.com/trails/reservoir-canyon-hike-san-luis-obispo/">Reservoir Canyon Trail</a> is located in the outskirts of San Luis Obispo.</div>
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It's been a while since I have taken to local trails. If feels nice to
have started hiking again. It helps me build strength in a weak ankle
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I'm not gonna lie and say I don't like Raku. The process is fun; I mean come on you get to play with fire! And it serves well for people who have no patience. After you bisque fire a piece you are ready to glaze and Raku. Instead of waiting a week for your piece to go through the final firing, you wait... maybe tops: an hour. But I really don't like that it is not functional. Or rather not as functional as I would want something to be. Heat, oxygen and sun can cause your Raku fired pieces to fade, so a candle holder or outdoor potted plant is out. And I had to treat everything I made with shellac to help keep further oxidation from occurring. It's also not water tight, so no vases that hold real flowers. AND here is the big one, not food safe. So it's basically something pretty to look at which to me=clutter. However art is in the eye of the beerholder and I made use of my pieces (well, most of them).</div>
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During my second semester I ended up gifting most of my items. I hate clutter and I missed the student sale because I went on a cruise to Mexico. I have always heard handmade gifts are always nice to receive, maybe... maybe not. I won't be gifting things for xmas again. I have a few more things to make for people who have requested something and then I may open up shop. I've been asked a few times if I sell my pieces or have a business card: no on both counts. Why not? I really don't feel my stuff is worth it but if people are asking, there has gotta be a market right? So with a few exceptions, I am going to start selling my goodies. At least that's what I am saying now. It depends on my motivation and I don't want to have a supply/demand type situation. I think it would take the fun and therapy out of it for me. I may just produce as I have been and then post things up to <a href="https://www.etsy.com/">etsy</a> or a similar type site. Anyone have thoughts on this?</div>
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I also took Raku during my 2nd semester and the pieces are very cool looking but they lack functionality. I hate things that don't serve a purpose... and to me, art for the sake of art and just looking at it, it's not good enough. I will be posting my Raku projects in my next post. All of the pieces below are microwave, dishwasher and oven safe which means they are also food safe; very useful!</div>
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***Spoiler Alert: For hardkoretom, if you don't care for surprises, read on. If you care, maybe wait a week or so before reading on. I gotta get myself down to the post office next week.***</div>
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I have been lagging at this post. And frankly with as much as I have improved I have been hesitant to post it. But <a href="http://hardkoretom.blogspot.com/">hardkoretom </a>has been waiting to see my work for well over a year. So this is for you and anyone else that wants to see my early work. I won't say I am not proud, I am just not too thrilled with my first pieces.</div>
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Beware, there are a lot of images. Not as many as my next post will have. But one thing I start doing next semester which is really stupid is just giving my crap away.... without photographing it first. And it's hard to photograph ceramics, I could use some pointers. Natural light works really well but it's hard to work with the sun, it just does what it wants! </div>
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For Valentine's Day I didn't head out in search of a crowded, over priced for the night restaurant or whatever it is people think married folk do on Valentine's Day. Instead I spent the weekend with a group of ladies at a ceramics workshop. Laura kindly coined it, "Valentine's Weekend Clay Play". <a href="https://www.patriciagriffinceramics.com/">Patricia Griffin</a> is a ceramic artist who conducts workshops in a tiny one room school house located in <a href="http://visitcambriaca.com/">Cambria</a>.</div>
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Cabo San Lucas was our shortest port of call which was unfortunate as I would have liked to have seen more of it. Not sure how good my experience of Cabo would have been as it had been hit by <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hurricane_Odile_%282014%29">Hurricane Odile</a> about a month before we got there. Far off in the distance I could see some of the beach facing property did look pretty sad. But for the most part Cabo was ready to go for incoming tourists. </div>
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Our second port of call was Mazatlan. We all stopped and paused for the obligatory tourist picture. Our activities for the day involved an estuary tour, a "Mexican Limo" ride along the beach to our lunch time destination followed by lounging on the beach. And the entire tour had free beer: Tecate. </div>
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When we arrived at port there were photographers ready to snap your picture with, I assume, what they want foreigners to portray as an authentic person from each port of call. I managed to get away unscathed at the first port of call. My mom, not so lucky. But after my first dodge attempt I did pose with the family. It's something to remember the trip by and my mom enjoyed taking the pictures. At least I thought so.</div>
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I have now decided never to eat ice cream from you ever again. I will stick to the high price of Ben and Jerry's because I know that it is made out of real milk and not some vanilla flavored powder. You can keep your nasty sugars! <br /><br /> Oh god I wish I could just barf to make this horrible feeling end. Dear lord I want to throw up so bad.<br />
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Sick To My Stomach Susie<br />
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P.S. Your unsweetened iced tea is starting to taste rancid too!<br />
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P.S.S. I probably have myself to blame for not eating as often as I used to. My tolerance has gone down and your Mc Fatty sugars destroyed me like tequila destroys many a young adult when they reach legal drinking age. They want to vomit too.thegypsiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01019720222734603445noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5604180908544821815.post-49901825310794595992014-12-11T13:15:00.001-08:002015-01-29T17:20:38.314-08:00Crown Princess<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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So, I made it back home safe from my cruise. I have mixed feelings about the cruise; rather I have mixed feelings about cruising specifically. I enjoyed my shore excursions. So here are a few pictures from/of the boat and I will detail the good, the bad and the ugly for you. My cruise was a 7 day cruise down to the Mexican Riviera (I didn't know there was a Mexican Riviera). We had three ports that we stopped in not counting the one we departed from; <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/San_Pedro,_Los_Angeles">San Pedro</a>. Our first stop was all the way down in <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Puerto_Vallarta">Puerto Vallarta</a>, followed by <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mazatl%C3%A1n">Mazatlan</a>, finally a short stop in <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cabo_San_Lucas">Cabo San Lucas</a>. So that was three full days out at sea, on a boat with a few thousand other humans.</div>
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It has yet to happen but I am feeling a tad uneasy about it right now. I got an e-mail yesterday afternoon from the cruise line regarding a delay in departure.</div>
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No, not THE North Pole! I mean <a href="http://www.northpolealaska.com/">North Pole, Alaska</a>. We had to be typical tourists and visit the <a href="http://www.santaclaushouse.com/">Santa Claus House</a>. Though Santa was not seated at his chair the day we went, we were able to see some resting reindeer. We took some pictures outside of the house, which is really a store filled with Christmas-y stuff: ornaments, gifts, snacks, souvenirs and all other manner of Alaska related goodies.</div>
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