Kayak Exploration, Seal Beach

We couldn't have asked for better weather on the day we decided to go kayaking! Last year we went kayaking in Newport Harbor, but this time we wanted to go somewhere new, but still close-by, and somewhere that has cleaner and better smelling waters! Luckily, our good friend Ed was able to provide us with the kayaks (thanks, Ed!), so we had no time restrictions.

We started our exploration at 11am and ended up being out there for close to 3 hours! Ed, being the expert kayaker, had to wait around for us to catch up a few times, but then again his kayak is much more advance and can go twice the speed with half the paddling! Lucky him!

Coming around to the last hour, I gotta admit I was gettin' tired and just wanted to chill in the kayak. As shown on the right, Danny was generous enough to tow my kayak for a short-time so I could enjoy the sun and take some pictures of the houses and boats surrounding us! Below are pictures of some of the boats that I photographed...and looking at all the different names was fun!

Here are also some duffy boats that I thought had cute names! And one day, Danny and I will be living in one of these houses on the harbor! Maybe the 3 story house?!?! haha

Overall, that was a great day and although Danny and I developed a very funky looking tan (haha!), it was all worth it and hopefully we can do some cave kayaking later in the summer!

June Dinners

Just wanted to show some dishes that I tried in June, and thankfully came out successful! Danny loved them all, and I am sure I'll be making more of these in the future. If you are curious, the dish names are listed below, starting clockwise from the top left:

* Stuffed Pork Chops

* Linguine with Shrimp and Lemon Oil (greens are arugula)

* Artichoke Ravioli with Creamy Tomato Sauce

* Bread Crumb Crusted Tilapia with Lemon Snap Peas

Let's see if I challenge myself to more new yummy dishes in July!!

E3 Expo 2009, Los Angeles

The true E3 Expo, world's premiere trade show of computer and video games, came back this year and Danny and I tried out a lot of games! The EA Booth was giving out a BMW M3 for the person who racked in the most points on a racing game, and although Danny gave it a shot it was a no-go. Oh well, maybe next year!! The Activision booth was H-U-G-E!!! Having special DJs perform (Cut Chemist pictured), and introducing Guitar Hero 5, it was by far the most happenin' area of the expo. Here are some pictures to give you a glimpse of the show. Danny and I simply felt like two kids playing games in an enormous arcade...and playing games for free!! Awesome!