Reptile...

I bought these a few months ago and have worn them a couple of times. They are Moda Spana and were on sale at DSW (see product info here)

They are peeptoe platforms with a 4 3/4 inch heel and a 1" platform at the toe.

I love the reptile-like scaley pattern.

It's black but with a tiny bit of a subtle shine.

No one died today. I'm finally NOT wearing all black but half black. The top half is a basalt gray sleeveless jersey top with a rough edge silk chiffon edge at the sleeves. There are also  chiffon pettals on the front with a few silvery gray seed pearls on one of the flowers. Black pants seen before. The 323's (fitted flare) by BR. Bracelet - heavy metal braided chain from Ann Taylor (bought on clearance a couple of years ago). Not seen, my 1996 BB Dakota cropped black leather jacket. Even though it's from '96, it still looks contemporary.

Another one from the vaults,

Loved this song, from the album, "Starfish" (1988) by Australian band, The Church. That same album also spawned the atmospheric and moody hit, "Under the Milky Way". Steve Kilbey's vocals are so amazing and I love the chiming neo-psychedelic guitars. The Church were so under-rated and underappreciated.

Just added this video per Thane's suggestion. I have to admit, I'd never heard this song before, "Reptiles and Samurai" by the awesome Oingo Boingo:

Thanks Thane!

Carbs and sugar galore!

Here's a recap of the dessert I bought at the recent San Diego Food Blogger Bake sale.

I forgot to mention in my previous post that the bake sale had sweets of all kinds. You could choose from cupcakes, homemade candy, cookies, brownies, and even treats for dogs! There were also a few sugar free items, gluten free and vegan for those who have special dietary needs. I got the full on sugar desserts!

It was so hard choosing something to bring home...

Def Leopard...

I've been trying to wear my shoe collection. Since we have only a few weeks left of work before going on summer break, I'm breaking out the old and the new.

This is the fairly new, a pair of heels that I'm trying to get more mileage from (first seen, unceremoniously, in my Benihana's post against the dashboard. No, not like that!)...

These are by Style and Co from Macy's. I used an Xmas giftcard for these. Plus, these were on sale and since I used my Macy's card, there was an extra 15% off as well!

I thought they might be too frou-frou for me. But I liked how the leopard print was a peeptoe and had a bit of a ruffle at the toe. Naughty and nice.

Did anyone die again? No, my friends. It's just my regular uniform of black. The dress is a tiny bit loose on me since I've lost a few pounds from when I first bought it. All those military presses and dumbbell flies and curls are starting to pay off. Welcome to the Gun Show, heh.

The dress is by Ann Taylor and it was on clearance. Yo' it was $20 bones man. Can I find bargains or what. It's a simple black jersey sleeveless sheath with a gathered detail at the neck which gives it an asymmetrical edgy look. I normally don't wear dresses. I probably wear a dress about five to seven times in a year. Filipino Scholarship Luncheon. Awards Night. Scholarship Night. Prom. Graduation. Christmas. Maybe a party or two. I'm also lazy because I hate shaving my legs but I will do it if I am wearing a dress or shorts. I don't want to look like a fkg hairy animal you know. My legs are also not the same shade as my arms too but summertime should even that out. But mostly, it's jeans, Converse, and a t-shirt.

Here's an oldie from the hard rock vault. Check out how young Vince Neil, Nikki Sixx and Tommy Lee are! Sorry Mick Mars, but you were one ugly MF!

I still love this song after all these years! I should make it my theme song! Astroboi, this is for you! :)

Recent gifts...

I'd been meaning to post this last month...

I love how food bloggers gift each other with food or food related items. Last Christmas, Darlene sent me some bacon flavored toothpicks! Pure awesomeness, right?

For my birthday last month, I received a mysterious tube in the mail. I was excited once I saw whom it was from and that the tube contained Gourmet Spiced Caramel Corn.

The brand, CC Made is from San Anselmo. I wonder if she got it because it had "CC" for CanineCologne? :)  One month later, which was last week, we finally opened it up and finished it off over a couple of days. We meaning mostly me and some of Bert. TC had a few pieces but wasn't fond of the spiciness. If you're reading this, "Thanks again Darlene!"! [The whiteboard lists TC's Spring Break reading list]

Recently, I was the lucky recipient of these blood oranges straight from the backyard of Cathy of Mmm-Yoso! Isn't this nice? Something to have for breakfast! Plus my daughter really likes how red they are inside!

In addition to the blood oranges, Cathy also gave me some floral printed rice paper napkins.

These are so pretty I don't even want to use them to wipe my filthy greasy lips after mealtime! Ha ha. But seriously, these napkins are quite beautiful and I just want to lay them out on the counter for all to admire.

Tokidoki at Yogurtland and It's It from Vons!

We headed back towards the Vons parking lot where we left our cars earlier to the mercy of El Cajon Blvd. C was kind enough to drive us all over town that day.

Here is a painted greenbox on the corner of Montezuma Drive and College Avenue.

Food Blogger Bake Sale in PB

After our fabulous lunch at Alforon, we headed over to PB. Yeah, PB on a Saturday! Fun traffic!

Actually, it wasn't that bad.  Here's a place I've always wondered about, The Nite Owl...

Alforon

On El Cajon and 60th is a tiny strip mall. It's right next to San Diego Desserts. Look for this sign (below). You can park in the parking lot (kind of small and it's one way only) or on the street.

Yes! Alforon was now open!

Vine Ripe Market

This weekend, I had the pleasure of meeting two fellow foodbloggers, both named "C": the first is from CAB Cooks and the other is a guest blogger on a very popular blog in San Diego.

Our original plan to was have an early lunch at Alforon on El Cajon, which was supposed to open at 10 am. Well, it wasn't, so to kill time, we headed over to Vine Ripe Market which is adjacent to Chili's off
of Fletcher Parkway.

The Ferry ride back...

Finally, it was time to board this thing! To refresh your memory, the ferry boat is called, the "Chi-Cheemaun" which means "Big Canoe" in the Ojibwe language. Call me juvenile, but I can picture a Jamaican dude saying, "Hey mon, let's ride the Chi-Cheemaun"....Okay, lame, but yeah...

South Baymouth - The Ferry landing and snacks...

While on our way to the ferry landing (just five minutes away from their farm), wewanted to see this, the Little Schoolhouse Museum. Unfortunately, it was closed since it wasn't full on summer season yet. Just like that Island Fish and Chips place.

Even though the ferry wasn't leaving until 3:50, we wanted to get lined up by 1 pm...

More of the Farm...

Bert took these photos of their barn...

Bales of hay for the cattle...

TC  and J (C's husband) and Chance the dog (pronounced the French way):