champuru’s blog

It all begins again! Shots, patches and pills — oh, my! (More ~ click to view the videolog entry)

A video shoot was penciled in on my work calendar for today to obtain more B-roll footage for our video project. Despite yesterday’s storm that barreled through the state, we decided to take a chance and hit the road anyway, despite the drizzles and the dark clouds.  (More ~ video log entry)

We were awakened by the sounds of a violent storm outside. It was 3:00 am and soon after, the telltale beep of my UPS’s indicated that we had just lost power.  (more)

Truth be told, I love blustery, wet, winter weather. Hearing the wind howling outside and the rain pelting against my window pane makes me feel all snug and happy in my toasty house. If only the temperatures would dip a little lower, low enough to require wearing socks to bed. It’s not quite there yet. (more)

In high school, instant saimin was a quick and easy meal to make. I ate a lot of saimin back then. In fact, for a snack-on-the-go we used to eat uncooked saimin. Here’s the secret recipe:  (more ~ with pictures)

The already hectic pace of life tends to get kicked up a notch or two during the holidays and this weekend was a prime example.  (More ~ with pictures)

Seared Ahi and Furikake Encrusted Honda Tofu Salad
Alan Wong’s Pineapple Room, Ala Moana Shopping Center (Honolulu, Hawaii)
Photo taken with Palm Treo

First of all, I feel compelled to comment on the poor quality of this image. Quite frankly, it disappoints me and gives me serious iPhone envy.  (More)

Donna’s eye view

Although Murphy’s Law was in full force as we attempted to shoot footage for our video project at work, it was an absolutely wonderful day.  (More)

Whenever I see an envelope bearing my infertility specialist’s return address, I immediately cringe because I know that means more money out of our pocket.  (More)