Trick or Treat it is... <3

it's a really great feeling to be back in the states for this time of year. My last Halloween was 2005, so wow, its been awhile. I think ill be able to get together with my close buddies and do some pumpkin carving action.

i got myself a lil' something to dress up into, so yay for good times.


*Pumpkins, Taboo, Pizzas and Chocolate fondue. lots of grub...LOL


*my Bumble Bee Costume for 2009. woo hoo. bzzzz =D

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October 24~25, 2009.

the days are passing by and we had yet another successful wonderful pre-wedding event weekend: the Bridal Luncheon, and then the Girls' Night Bachelorette Slumber Party.

thank you Carol for a lovely luncheon. Cafe Bizou!


*good times with everyone * Bride and her bridesmaids.

*Future mother in law, Marizon. thanx for the hand-made jewelry for the wedding.

**gotta love this sisterly love. Tracy is way too awesome!

*When Harry Met Sally was a must-see movie for us. =)

*Nothing crazy for this mellow laid-back group...nice relaxing bachelorette slumber party with some sushi for dinner, then CHOCOLATE FONDUE & S'MOREEEES!!!!!!

Becky and I went and got her dress (tailored and completed) so things are going busy but "good busy".


WOW....the wedding is in about 8 days...!!!!!!!!!!!!! and yes, its already November, geez.

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!!

Such a blessing

Even though I worked only for a short while at Wakaba Co, i was able to encounter some wonderful inspiring people from my work. ive kept in touch with really about a handful and its been nice having some aquaintances in japan. and then, my old co-woker from Japan is here visiting! only for a short trip but its nice i can show her "myself" in my own soil and being myself. And i was able to show her my "hometown" not japan, but HERE! =D

*Cheesecake factory - she was shocked at the food's portions in the US. yes, america is all about super size. haa, welcome.

the pleasant Malibu Winery after the windie road up in the mountains. it was real nice.

*checking out the Redondo Pier for some crazy steamed seafood action. I think Kaori-san had the life-time's worth of crabs to eat. haa. this sea urchin was ridiculous!! =D Love it in Redondo.



*Oh and this is my friend, Benji getting my drawing done as a tattoo...!! woo hoo. yes, and it was my first visit into a tattoo place...but now ive touched into the body art. kinda neat. *thanx Ben!

*Wedding errands with Becky*

heart attack at Aaron Brother's... good times. lol

Bridal TEA & another shower weekend.

Ive realized that the time is now down to less than 30 days till the wedding...!

Its Mid october and we just had the second string of bridal shower fiesta weekend.
Bridal TEA was just so amazing... =)

Im sure the photos can speak for themselves. enjoy! the tea party was just gorgeous.

Gotta love it....Good morning. =)

Saturday October 17th, 2009 @ 3PM Becky's High Tea Bridal Shower:
tea favors for Becky. =)

The cream puffs with the custard of course made from scratch. boooyah!! =D

i won the hat contest with this hat...i arranged it myself. yay!

*the amazing marriage encounter ladies pulling all of this beautiful setting done for us.
*the toilet paper wedding gown game - what a BLAST...!

SUNDAY OCTOBER 18, 2009 @11am - Bridal Shower potluck by the Future mother-in-law, Marizon.
this was what i brought to the potluck, Becky's favorite chocolate cake that i make.

Just plain good times with family & friends. =)
yes, the chocolate game...woo hoo!

*its the one time we can think "tacky" is cute. =)

The amazing couple....love you guys.

Already October...days counting closer to the W-day

Feeling of Autumn is somewhat around in the california weather. It is just nice being here. but cant get too comfortable.

Happy Birthday to my favorite girlie, Lisa (Oct.4th) . Keeping busy but loving the busy-ness in my own hometown. =)

More than anything, being able to see old friends and catching up is priceless....

*Cody's book!!!

*Cathing up w/ Kristin!!!

- been such a long time since we last hung out but we got the chance to hang out and venture around Downtown and glendale area.

One word, PORTO's.

*Boba chat with Austin

*Nakasoneeee~=
we are realizing that we can

both be an inspiration to one another and
also to the entire art movement. let's do this!!!!

*I am working on a design for Ben's tattoo.