Reviews
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The Empress of Ayodhaya
Image Source: @davikah My forms of entertainment and enjoyment have revolved mainly around free events, festivals and nature outings simply because things have gotten way too expensive for me to justify it as a reasonable want in any way. While most people I know have a subscription to Netflix or something similar, I can’t even bother with such a thing. That’s just how bad things have gotten and it’s a reality check for anyone that is residing in a high cost of living state. So, I’ve been turning to “free” entertainment online with the latest being a drama series called, “The Empress of Ayodhaya” or “Mae Yua”.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.