REAL

Photoshoot to come up soon! Meanwhile, I thought I would share a clip of a movie that really caught me-as something really raw and real and visually communicated the emotions so intricately.
Just to preface, the beginning scene of this movie states, "it isn't a love story". It's more of a journey through the relationship. What's interesting is that the plot is not typical hollywood drama but portrays what can be an honest version of the true ups and downs of what relationships can be. The scene below is when the main character Tom is invited to a party by his ex (at this point of the movie I believe) whom he still deeply cares for. They had broken up for a time and coincidentally met up at a friend's wedding--had a lovely time and there the girl invites him to her home at another day for a gathering at her place.

500 days of Summer - Expectations vs Reality from G. on Vimeo.

I just thought the very last sentence in this clip (again from 500 days of Summer) was very poetic.



Just a note for those interested in seeing this movie, I did find it to be quite slow however in retrospect, I think the quiet way this film presents the story seams well with the plot and delivers quite a reflective piece of storytelling. It felt more like viewing a piece of art than a hollywood story (though don't get me wrong, I loooove the typical hollywood movies with unbelievable things and wonderful happy endings :) )

Please note that this film is PG-13.

GLORIOUS

PLAY :)



Taken with point and shoot--on a wonderful run with friends, moments like this are glorious no?
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SNOW!!!

I saw SNOW today. I've never seen snow except in the higher elevation (moutains, ski lodges, fake snow) But right in the neighborhood area~wow the hills were covered along with rooftops and trees and cars. As I drove closer to where the snow was cars were entering the freeway with snow on them and I was thinking where are they coming from...but it was because it snowed!!! In California. wow.
So I just had to share the excitement and I wish I had a camera with me or someone to drive the car while I took a picture.
Snow, you made my day.
Also, photos from a photoshoot to come soon!
Just a preview, that there are these gorgeous trees that turn yellow and red/orange and I always see them thinking every year that I am going to grab someone to take photos in but never have a chance to (read: procrastination). But I was finally able to. So I will be sharing those soon! Great timing too because about 2 days after the photoshoot I think a rainstorm came in and took most of the gorgeous leaves away from the tree. Whew, I could have missed yet another season of amazing colors to photograph.

Some nice photography books that would be wonderful to look through:
Tim Walker Pictures

and there was a book by Rodney Smith I recall but I can't seem to find it on the net. I've probably linked him before but he produces some incredible stuff as well as Tim Walker of course.

EDIT: I know this is probably late in the game, but I used to LOVE these super awesome buffalo wings at Elephant Bar (courtesy of M's superawesome taste) but the restaurant discontinued and I was sad. BUT I recently went to a BJ's and discovered that their wings are very similarily delicious so I am happy again. Maybe most people knew about BJ's but my area just got a BJ's so I finally found out about the wings.

WHEEE!

Having some fun and riding cool bikes~
Notice the wheelie? oh yeah. haha.
EDIT EDIT EDIT sorry I should mention that I wish I was this creative but no, I got this idea from another photog, but anyhoo fun to try. :)




Cute, fun online games
http://www.ferryhalim.com/orisinal/
I am currently really enjoying the ladybug shooing one.
It's the one on the top row.

THEVIEW

Some scenic photos that I took whilst in korea :)

Sunrise (with slr)
Suh-rahk San-taken with point and shoot. It's amazing how something that can make me feel so tiny can make me feel so in awe of it's magnificent grandeur.



A beautiful lake/pond? (with P&S point and shoot)
Beautiful beach shores approaching closer to the DMZ. That's why there are barbed wires to discourage attacks from the north I believe. So sad. (P&S) and yes the beach waters actually are this gorgeous blue/green.
Ok no more scenic photos but I saw this at a rest stop bathroom. Pretty cool... rest of the photos are also with P&S I think...?
Dduk bokkee on top of one of suh rahk mountains. Oh it is delicious. FYI for future visitors they sell an amazing array of snacks yum.
There were 3 dry squid selling stores all next to each other selling pretty much the exact same thing. The middle one was the one our tour guide recommended us to or we all just ended up going to that one but I feel sorry for the two side stores. Seems so lonely.
Cute puppies!

MORE!

Some more photos...Scuba diving ahjummahs
Their gear
Outdoor shopping areas
People stacking stones...

Gorgeous hotel~Buffet!
korean food in the morning buffet, ooh~Hotel rooms have doorbells and a button that lets room service know if you want the room cleaned or not. Neat.
The bunny rabbit doll is so cute! :)

Some more delicious food a mango dessert~
Apparently a scene from the korean drama "all in" was filmed here!

I splurged on this mandarin juice but it was definelty worth it, so tasty yumm...
The hotel has duty free shopping...
They have boat rides, food, water show, a band show, great food, shopping, ahhh so nice

Gyul! (different varieties of mandarin) the prices are a bit steep though, 54000 won for a box of mandarin? Which is about $40-$50 something dollars . I wonder what they taste like...
Starbucks at a local 7-11 type store
sweet rice cakes for less than a $1! wow~

Mcdonalds delivers in Korea!

GLORIOUS

Here is the blog entry all about the delicious food from Korea! yumm :) No fancy pictures, though the food is to my fancy!
This is Kalgooksooh: So yummy and cheap I think 3500 won which is $3 or less in the US .
Plus no tax and tip. Ahhh so awesome .
Dduk gal bi, oh my goodness it is so delicious. It isn't actually dduk but the gal bi is textured like dduk to break a bit easier and it tastes so good. And the side dishes were wonderful! One of my favorite side dishes was spicy garlic. Here at this restuarant, they bring the entire table of food into a private room where you sit on the floor to eat.

Yes, two people carried this entire table and food into the room!
Wonderful street food.
Ok haha not too wonderful, (sorry I don't have a closeup) but this is called bbun deh ki which is some species of silk caterpillar. No I did not taste...
Mall food, ooh so good...
Dining areas in a gal bi restuarant.
The food at the gal bi restuarant:
dduk bokkee (spicy rice cake) and hoh ddok which is a sweet dough chewy cripsy wonderfulness:
Super tasty icecream! 1000 won which is cheaper than $1. Soooo good.
Jjah jjang myun! Oooh so good. I love you.
Shabu shabu, first eat the meat, than they give you noodles to put in the broth and have noodle soup, than they give you rice and you put it in the soup to make porridge. Amazing.
Food served at the bottom floor of the department store shared with a supermarket

Fancily pricy packaged food
mochi
A business room at a fancy coffee shop

A food menu at a fancy coffee shop

Hanshik meal, where they basically bring alot of traditional korean side dishes to taste.

Korea made me happy :)