Event

  • Event,  Food

    The Red Cup from Starbucks

    Sometimes, it’s the smallest of things that bring a smile to our faces. Not long ago, I was able to get hold of a Starbucks red cup. I know that some people scoff at the “red cup” frenzy but I see it as a “gift” to yourself. Obviously, it’s a gift with strings attached in that you can only get the “red cup” if you purchase a holiday drink, while the cups are still available.

  • Event,  Reviews

    Thai Fest by the Beach

    I must have been living under a rock or something because I only recently learned about Thai Fest by the Beach. Apparently, it’s a festival that occurs at the Santa Monica Pier every year and this year was my first time attending it. What have I been missing out on? Let’s find out.

  • Event,  Reviews

    Deko Car during Nisei Week

    After seeing a minimal amount of itasha cars in Anaheim, I wasn’t sure what to expect at Deko Car. Would there be a lot of itasha cars? Or would there be a small amount of itasha cars, similar to the Anaheim event? Regardless, it didn’t matter much to me since I was going to be in Little Tokyo for not just Deko Car but for Nisei Week and Natsumatsuri.

  • Event,  Reviews

    Nisei Week 2024

    After going to the same event(s) year after year, I wonder if some attendees experience boredom and a need for something completely new and different. I suppose when it comes to a free event(s), you can’t really complain. And it’s that much more difficult to complain when you attend on a day that has not just one event going on, but two or more events! I think the latter is what saved me from feeling bored while out and about in Los Angeles’ Little Tokyo for Nisei Week, Natsumatsuri and Deko Car.

  • Event,  Reviews

    Meeting Simone Legno at The Gentle Art Exhibit

    I met Simone Legno! At The Gentle Art Exhibit, held at Hyperfly HQ in San Diego, Simone was present to do a meet and greet as well as perform live art on a blank jiu jitsu kimono. I was down for it but couldn’t help but to hesitate at the opportunity since I’d have to drive quite far to make it.