Friday Harbor 2012

Every year around the 4th of July, my dad, sister, and I hop on a ferry boat to Friday Harbor, and we camp at Lakedale Resort.  This year, we gathered in as many others as we could (aunts, cousins, uncles, boyfriend) to go on this caravan with us.  My aunt and uncle flew in from Taipei with my two cousins Lee and Madeleine (Bean for short).  My cousin Chris flew in from Atlanta, and my uncle came in from Muraga.  Here's my dad's side of my family!  I'll add more camping photos later :)

 David (Dad)

 Iris (Sister)

 Robbie (Boyfriend)

 Madeleine/Bean (Cousin)

 Lorraine (Aunt--Dad's younger sister)

 Joseph (Uncle--Dad's younger brother)

 Lee (Cousin)

 Paul (Uncle)

Joseph & Chris (Cousin)...didn't have a portrait for some reason of Chris

& with the family around, an anti-diet/marshmallow party ensues...

Part 2 comin' up next!

♡ Daisy

My Best Friend's Graduation

My best friend, Nika Lin, and I have known each other for 16 years.  We met on the playground at Woodridge Elementary in the 1st grade while playing on the monkey bars both by ourselves.  (This is something that ESL kids do since they don't have others to talk to...) We both spoke Mandarin so naturally, we ate lunch together whenever we could. 

We weren't very similar, and we still aren't.  She's a vegetarian, extremely neat, loves tax accounting, stresses out when there's nothing to do, and can give you the low-down on all the newest ios/droid apps.  ln the extra downtime she's accumulated since graduation, she's gotten into "stress testing" all her friends with this really cool droid app....she also measures her sleep to make sure her sleep pattern is consistent.  I, on the other hands, eat everything in sight (some call me a scavenger), use my floor as an extension of my dresser, and throw away all my receipts.  These dissimilarities are what makes us Pig and Pooh; we are a dynamic duo.  I love her for the unspoken connections we have (no homo), and for our ability to keep each other sane.  Nika Lin is my best friend, room-mate, and sister.  This past year has gone by so quickly [insert more cliche quotes here].....What I'm trying to say is just that I am so proud and happy.  Happy Happy Joy Joy Ren & Stimpy Style.

ANYWAY, here are some photos from graduation.  Congratulations UW Foster Class of 20121!

♡ Daisy aka POOH BEAR

Taiwan November 2011

Last winter, I went back to Taiwan to see my grandmother for the last time.  It was a bitter sweet trip, but the most memorable one I've had in Taiwan.  I feel so deeply the wisdom and strength this family proves to have time and time again.  I am so fortunate to have this rich culture, loving family, and these experiences to keep with me forever.  I never thought I could understand what life through death meant.  I know my grandparents rest together peacefully. 

I feel such a close bond whenever I think about Taiwan.  I hope I have the chance to spend more than a few weeks there at a time.  Let's hope I pass my TESL classes... Here's a smattering of photos from my trip! Enjoy :)

STINKY TOFU DROOL

Gold Flakes of Paper Money for Burning

♡ Daisy 孫幼萱

MR. SUN: 1 --- STEAK: 0

My dad, Mr. David Sun, is absolutely and completely obsessed with BBQ'ing. I don't know why or exactly how long this has been going on, but it's serious.  If the sun so much as peaks out... meats should run for cover.  This is for you, little scallops, Costco hot dogs, and slabs of cow-- who have fallen victim to my dad's BBQ and our appetite.  Don't worry for you have not left this world in vain.  The flamingo toothpicks are thanks to my wonderful step mom, May.  She always finds random cute things!  We've also got stack-able cow mixing bowls (my personal favorite).

L8er Allig8er! ♡ Daisy

Good Eats! & Maurice (Kai's Bistro)

Hi All!

If you guys know me, you probably know that I bar tended here at Kai's Bistro and Lounge on University Ave during my senior year of college.  This is my personal favorite from Kai's, the Crying Tiger Wrap (it's filled with Crying Tiger--beef skewers).  Sadly, it is no longer on the menu, but you can still ask for it if!   

And you know what else? Maurice always knows what's up.  Just look at that smile :)  He may be from Salvador, but he's damn good in the fusion foods business.   

 See you soon! ♡ Daisy

Good Eats! (Cedar's on the Ave)

Cedars owners John and his wife Janette pour their hearts and souls into making the finest Lebanese food around.  With dreams of opening a restaurant, John came to Seattle and took apprenticeship at a Greek restaurant.  Since then he has opened two restaurants in the Seattle area.  As John says, "A happy heart is a healthy heart, and a healthy heart is a healthy life."  If you're in the area, you must check out the Falafels!

Fresh Ingredients made from scratch!

'Til next time, ♡ Daisy

Good Eats! (Peso's and Chandler's Crabhouse)

Last week, my boyfriend Robbie and I ventured around town for the usual late night drinks and some goodies to munch on.  I was so hungry that I forgot to take photos of the food at Peso's in Lower Queen Anne, and so excited for the food, that I forgot to take photos of Chandler's on Eastlake... I'll make sure to post some more for next time!

P.S. Chander's has Happy Hour all night from 4-close! Check it out ;)

Toodles, ♡ Daisy