On all levels..... Wow!

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Nat-toast

I'm back on the natto-wagon again, after a trip to Japantown's Nijiya market. After much-too-much consumption of brown rice, I had to take a break and figure out how to incorporate my beloved natto with other carbs. Riding the success of the natto/salt/oil mix on penne, I figured a go on toast would be the ticket. I fished out the last remaining Easter egg (thanks Rachel), rye bread, and some alfalfa sprouts I recently sprouted. My lordy yummy has come to town!

Ingredients:
1 packet natto (plain preferred, or with the mustard packet only)
1 chopped hard boiled egg
1 tbs grapeseed or olive oil (I used grapeseed)
snipped scallion or chives (as much as you like)
salt & pepper to taste
1 handful alfalfa sprouts
2 pieces of whole grain toast (I used rye)

- Mix the packet of natto in a bowl, without the sauces, till stringy
- Add the natto mustard packet, chopped egg, oil, scallions and salt & pepper. Mix well. It will become more stringy, but DON'T be discouraged.
- Divide the natto mixture between the 2 slices of toast. This would be equally delicious on whole grain wasa-type crackers, or pita bread.
- Top with alfalfa sprouts and enjoy!!!
- p.s. My finger really is blue (the darned Easter egg).


On a side note, I wanted to share I've been sprouting my own seeds in an effort 1) to budget, 2) incorporate some creativity while I am unemployed, 3) healthy & delicious, and 4) cuts down on packaging.

I know many of you may not have the time to do this, but I assure you after 2x, it will be like riding a bike. YouTube is a rife with tutorials. Btw, I just use a doubled-up piece of tulle from my fabric stash, with a rubberband around the jar rim to keep it in place. You can buy those jar sprouting screens, but it isn't necessary.

A bit of Spring wardrobe inspiration

Some past hits giving me new found inspiration. I've been neutral and monotone this past Fall/Winter. I'm loving color again, especially mixed prints with lots of gold jewelry and textures piled on top. Although I rarely wear pink, a hot version of this color has been catching my eye.


Mwar head garlands of bougainvillea and ylang ylang.


Shells, beads, silk, cotton, crepe, wood... a lovely mess.


A lovely pleated cotton tube with South American belt. I sometimes display this as soft sculpture, but I think I may make this into a dress this year.



Some jewelry and a top I did 3yrs ago. I'm kind of loving pearls and cotton lace again.



A leather hatlet I made. I like the shot of pink with the gilt ribbon, contrasted against dark, black leather. I need to get my hands back into the leather stash.



A gorgeous Korean hanbok found thrifting. I love this piece.


A dewy morning at my mother's house in Saipan.


A few pieces of my growing bangle/cuff collection.


Sometimes kitsch is beautiful.


This shimmers in the barest breeze.

// photos: caramimi

Thank You

Where i end, and you begin, originally uploaded by *Good Mourning*.

Like everyone, I've been going through some very rough times. Although compared to my last shaky job situation, I've decided to keep my head up and forge through each day living the best way possible.

I recently asked the universe, star system, god, higher being, or whatever you want to call it, for something. I asked, visualized, said it out loud, the whole intent thing. I can't believe I got what I asked for. It's a small thing, but I feel a bit of solid ground beneath my feet. I am living and it feels good. Thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you.....

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f 45, originally uploaded by iesc.

Super Super Issue 14, originally uploaded by billa.....

BB Queen therapy

Had a catch up with my friend Beezo, which always leaves me socially and musically enlightened... Also a bit nostalgic for some grooves of yore. Been jonesing for some Bahamadia lately. These Philly artists just keep on giving it to me.

chapter one

new day. new slate. wipe it clean.
*insert sigh here*
page turned, another era.
take deep breath

this time i'll keep moving
this time i want more...
exhale


photo: Bettina Komenda

wanderlust

I once went cross country. My father was newly stationed in Maine, so he bought a Dodge Ramcharger that Summer, loaded up the entire family (Mom, us kids and the grandparents), and we drove from California, along the coastal states, stopped in the South, then up to New England. An amazing experience, and probably one of my last favorite family memories before our lives broke down, shortly thereafter.

Focusing on the bright side, this road trip consisted of AM radio and a worn out Pablo Cruise 8-track that drove me nuts.


Pablo Cruise - Love Will Find A Way


Elton John - Benny & the Jets


O'Jays - Used To Be My Girl


Nicolette Larson - Lotta Love


I feel wanderlust kicking in, and another road trip must be had. Some thoughts on a soundtrack...


Sun Kil Moon - Trucker's Atlas


The Durutti Column - Sketch for Summer


Smashing Pumpkins - 1979


Boz Scaggs - Lowdown


Toto - Georgie Porgy


The Black Ghosts - It's Your Touch


Digital Underground - Sons of the P


Zapp - More Bounce to the Ounce