California - Part III (Santa Clara & San Francisco )

After the 6 hours drive, we finally got there. My friend, Lisa just moved to Santa Clara few months ago, so we got a nice and warm place to stay.

We did so many things in just 3 days, I will recommend all of them to you if you never been to San Francisco before.

1st Night: 
Great America
The first thing we did for the night was the Haunted Night at Great America, we didn't plan for it tho, but it was so much fun! I have to admit that some of them scared the hell out of me! I was screaming NON STOP! ( I know, I m way too easy! isn't? ) ha, too bad that we didn't video tape the whole thing, otherwise it should be another funny AFV!

2nd Day:
we had our day fully booked, we went to Golden Gate Bridge in the morning, High Tea at Crown & Crumpet (Ghirardelli Square), and then Fishermen Wharf and Lombard Street.

Gear: LX3 & 5D mark ii

California- Part II (Road Trip to Santa Clara)

Woke up at 6am in the morning, Oh yes, we were so ready for our road trip to Santa Clara! Driving with my two cousins Rachel, Nicole, and my close friend Pearl, we were all excited about the road trip!   

The reason why I wanted to do a road trip:

1) It is fun!

2) We can stop at anytime for pictures.  

3) It's cheaper. =)

What car did I rent? ha, I rented a 2010 compact Hyundai with no power lock and power windows.....and the momentum of the car was not very well.....but you can't complain too much, they don't have much options for me, the great thing is....IT SAVES GAS! okay? ha

Here are some pictures I took on the way to Santa Clara:
Model: Nicole, Rachel
 

 

California - Part I (Long Beach)

There are lots of thing I miss about California, the sunshine, the weather and of course my family :). I like Portland, but I do miss the California sunshine sometimes :)
I spent some quality time with my friends and family in this trip, I had a lot of fun, even is only a week though. The fun time makes me miss this place a little bit more.
Although I m on vacation, I will never stop taking pictures, I m always on duty! No matter what I have on my hand, (cellphone, LX3 or the 5D mark ii. ).

Here are some pictures @Long Beach, CA
Model: Pearl

Katie and Sho

I have known Katie and Sho from the day they started dating, they have been together for 7 years now, wow, time flies!  Last week, the couple finally announced to have a wedding in January, I feel so happy for them. I m here to give my best wishes to Katie and Sho :) Congratulation....love you guys as always.     

Hiking - New Hobby

Don't know when, I found myself really enjoy hiking. It makes all my troubles go away.  Take a deep breath, look at the nature, you realize how small your problem is. Special thank to my friend for taking me to all these beautiful trails. You are awesome. I can't do this collection without you.

360 upside down

When I seemed content and happy with my status, things can turn upside down in just one week, how quickly is that?  It is really hard for me to believe and accept what is happening. I feel like someone just punched me hard in the face.....I feel very disappointed....very.......my heart is bleeding.......

I hope tomorrow will be a better day for me. Cross my fingers. Please let me get it through quickly. Please.

My world is raining.

Always wanna to do a picture of the Morrison bridge, but never make it happen. Finally, I did it. I m glad to have the LX3 with me. Not a perfect one tho.

It was a quiet night for me, walking along the sideways bought up some memories. Happy and sad. Life go up and down quickly, you can't really predict what will happen next.

But...time will tell.

Mio Sushi

I won't say I m a super good cook, I guess I do fine. I may not make everything taste delicious, but I think can make the delicious food LOOK delicious. :)
It is my pleasure to work with Mio sushi again, the new pictures will be used in their up coming 2011 calendar.
What is your favorite dishes? Sushi Pizza is my favorite so far :)

PS: If you get a chance to see the Mio sushi 's van driving around in the Portland area,  you will see my pictures on the Van. :)