via google.com
This is a lovely cover. :)
Sunday, December 12, 2010
Dr. Dre - Kush ft. Snoop Dogg, Akon (Video)
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This video is pretty rad. In fact, tighter than the pants on Will.i.am.
Considering this song was leaked and I'm sure this video was done pretty quickly to keep up with the pace, it's very well done. Not a fan of the subject matter, but that's besides the point.
Tuesday, December 07, 2010
Core Performance: Day 1
I just got warmed up with my first Core Performance workout yesterday in Mountain View. It's cool seeing lots of metrics. I can't wait for more challenging days ahead. So far, It's good! I'm glad I have lots of buddies doing it too.
This made my week, if not year
I was totally caught off guard when I received a mystery package at work.
It was from my Canadian Wife, Michelle. :)
She baked and sent me cookies along with a card overnight from Toronto! I'm like in awe. It's one of the sweetest things anyone has ever done for me.
<3 <3 <3
Slick Banana (Video)
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This is who I get to work with on a daily basis. :P Grant may or may not be tipsy while trying to consume a banana (a big ass one at that!) within 15 seconds after losing a card game with his cousins.
Monday, December 06, 2010
Introducing Google eBooks (Video)
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I'm excited for the eBooks launch (formerly called "Editions"). My friend Brittany, with whom we we bonded for several months in Ann Arbor, MI while we worked in the AdWords dept, worked hard on this launch. Bravo! :D
Choice is a good thing!
Christmas Food Court Flash Mob (Video)
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My "sista" at work, Sheila, shared this with me. How fun! :D
Sunday, December 05, 2010
Core Performance Starts Tomorrow!
After a battery of tests (physical, personality, etc.) this week, Core Performance in MTV starts for real tomorrow. 3x a week. Let's DO THIS!
Dinner at Woodhouse Fish Co.
I went out to dinner with Joey in Pac Heights at Woodhouse Fish Co. (which I've seen strolling in the 'Stro and on Check Please! Bay Area) on Saturday night. We ended up there because Fresca had a 40 minute wait. Le Sigh. I was in the mood for Peruvian and Joey never had Peruvian cuisine before.
Woodhouse is super laid back with a friendly atmosphere. I would say it's on the pricier side for what it is, but it's good quality. I wasn't blown away, but I would go back and try other things. Apparently, the Castro location is a bit cheaper.
Ordered:
- Beer: Their IPA (Me), Amstel Light (Joey)
- Appetizer: Onion Rings
- Soup: Clam Chowder (Joey)
- Entree: Fish Tacos (Joey); Buttered Dungeness Crab Roll (Me)
- Dessert: None, because we were stuffed, but we wanted the Sourdough Bread Pudding
Bonus:
- Battlescar stamp photo from a night out on the town. It had been a while since I've been out in the 'Stro.
Kylie Minogue, "Better Than Today" (Video)
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Ha! This is a cool video theme. Lovin' the Pacmen. ;)
I remember when she performed this song when she had her first stateside concert in Oakland back in '09. I'll have to dig up that video...
Lots of Laughter With Lauren
I had a lovely Thursday working from Mountain View. It's nice working from that campus every so often because I get to see a lot of people who I used to work with on a daily basis but don't get to see often anymore.
Well, I happened to run into Lauren in CL2. Boy did we get to catch up. It's hilarious. Every time I'm with her I can't help but smile and laugh... a lot.
We chatted a bit about recent travels. She spent some time in Europe recently and we started to talk about Germany. She was like "Will... Have you heard of this place called 'Berghain'?" My mouth dropped. I didn't think many people knew about that club. I also didn't know getting in was such a big deal. Looking back, it now makes a lot more sense.
We got to swap stories and Lauren's were hilarious. We're gonna hang out next week to catch up even more because I'm sure we coulda talked for hours and hours.
On Friday, she emailed me the best picture ever. Let's just say she knows how to work it and she should be very proud. ;)
Visiting Mike at LinkedIn
My buddy Mike recently made the move to startup-ville and began working at LinkedIn in Mountain View.
It's kinda funny because he gets to milk to perks of Google and LinkedIn because all of his friends are like a 3 minute walk on the Crittenden Campus but gets to be able to focus at work because he still doesn't really know anyone at LinkedIn.
The atmosphere is like how I remember Google about 5 years ago. Lots of catered food, bomb micro-kitchens and the overall small feeling. It was pretty cool.
Mike kept on going on about how everyone was excited about their Coke "Freestyle" machine. As he said, "It's cute how people get excited about the small things."
Thursday, December 02, 2010
Wednesday, December 01, 2010
Kylie Minogue & PS22 Chorus "Can't Get You Out of My Head" (Video)
via youtube.com
This totally made me smile! La la la la la....
23andMe Arrived!
I'm super excited to learn more about my genetics and origins. Yay for the $99 Black Friday deal!
Excuse me while I go spit into a tube....
Papalote's Famous Salsas Hit Store Shelves Tomorrow
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My Mexican Side that used to frequent this Mexican Burrito joint in the Mission (When I Lived Close) is very very excited that you can buy their Salsa (of which I'm sure laced with crack) at Whole Foods and other local markets! Thanks for the Tip 7x7!
Monday, November 29, 2010
Cookin': Turkey Breast Enchilada Casserole
I felt like cooking tonight after work. I ran to Safeway off 19th/Taraval to grab a couple of items I didn't have to create this imagined dish I had in my head.
I had some left over Turkey Breast from last week and I felt like Mexican. Why not whip up something delicious? A Turkey Breast Enchilada Casserole is what came to mind.
I took a mixture of Tomatillo/Avocado Salsa and Onion and marinated the leftover Turkey Breast. I had some canned Enchilada Sauce along with bought low-fat mexican cheese and corn tortillas.
I layered the casserole similar to how one would make a lasagna.
Layers: Enchilada Sauce to coat the dish so the tortillas don't stick, (1) Corn Tortillas, Turkey Mixture, a light amount of cheese, Enchilada Sauce and (2) (1) Corn Tortillas, Turkey Mixture, a light amount of cheese, Enchilada Sauce.
I baked for about 30 minutes at 375 degrees. The result was pretty tasty and took very little effort!
Making of Robyn's 'Indestructible' music video with Lucy McRae
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The making of one of my favorite videos of the year. Just delicious. Very cool.
Friday, November 26, 2010
My girl, Elizabeth, gets married
I had the pleasure of attending Elizabeth and Charlie's wedding and reception on Saturday, November 13th, 2010. It was nothing less than spectacular. The wedding took place at the Memorial Church at Stanford and the reception was at the Legion of Honor in San Francisco. After talking with her about the details for about a year, it was nice to see the whole thing take place without a hitch. I recently got to visit them in Boston/Cambridge during my All You Can Jet trip.
It was my 3rd wedding of my adult life (btw, all have been my girlies.) I'm waiting for a guy pal to get married!
THE VIDEO
Lisa + Charlie Same Day Premiere from AQUA VIVUS on Vimeo.
A FEW PHOTOS
Lunch at The Stand
Grabbed lunch with GLo at The Stand in Woodland Hills after a non-successful Black Friday run.
Berkeley BBQ Burger on Wheat. They had a Foursquare promo too! 2 bucks off...
Tuesday, November 23, 2010
"It Gets Better" — Love, Pixar (Video)
via youtube.com
Just lovely. Well done Pixar team. Love the moments of humor in it too.
Sunday, November 21, 2010
Music Video: Selena Gomez & The Scene, “Un Año Sin Ver Llover"
Really nice. Love this song slash video. Wish I could understand the lyrics 100%. It's the Spanish version of "A Year Without Rain." Something to strive for! :D
Song of the Moment: Jenna feat. Karl Wolf, "What Happened To Us"
Simply stunning. It's been on repeat for the past week in my car. Great lyrics, awesome beat and vocals. It's the first I've heard of Jenna. I've dug a few songs from Karl Wolf (oh... you Canadians!) before.
"Portland Fall," an Audio-Visual Love Letter
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This is very pretty. No words needed. My buddy James went to Portland over the weekend. I've only heard great things.
Friday, November 19, 2010
Lunch was bomb
Lentil Soup (Not Pictured), Veggies (Broccoli), Pork Tenderloin Medallions (with Carmelized Onions and Apples), and SoCo Sweet Potatoes. Yes... alcohol and sweet potatoes go well together.
I heart Sergio, our chef, and his team. They rock!
Thursday, November 18, 2010
Music Video: Olly Murs - "Thinking Of Me"
via youtube.com
Yay Brit Pop! This is a fun music video. I like the retro vibe, too.
Music Video: Taio Cruz feat. Kylie Minogue, "Higher"
Love this song! I wonder if it's gonna be released in the US as a single?
Wednesday, November 17, 2010
Fiat 500 makes US Debut at LA Auto Show
After my first EuroTrip in 2009, I fell in love with little hatchbacks. Particularly, the Fiat 500 (Pearl White to be exact.) I mean, living in SF, parking is a hard to come by. I think the Fiat 500 would be a perfect car for San Francisco. I love the Italian aesthetics and bubbly design.
Fiat finally revealed the US model at the LA Auto show today. I'm seriously considering this car as a replacement for my nearly 10 year old Honda Civic. I'm also considering the Ford Fiesta, amongst others.
Tuesday, November 16, 2010
Googleween 2010 Photo Booth
This year, I had such a fun time at Googleween in Mountain View. I wanted to see some old friends that I never get to see now that I work in San Bruno. I also spent time in San Bruno hanging with my peeps there. Gotta spread the love.
This year, Google created a photobooth with Picnik integration. It was really cool. Dave and I took a few photos since he worked on putting the whole thing together. These are the unedited versions of our photobooth photos. The edited versions have cool Picnik overlays with blood splats, ghosts, filters, etc. :)
Monday, November 15, 2010
Quest Crew Battles Mickey Mouse (Video)
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Totally fun video slash commercial. I think Quest Crew won. Sorry Mickey!
The guys from Quest Crew are totally down to earth. It reminds me of this time that I had the pleasure to meet them in LA in 2009 for a fundraiser.
Roomie Dinner: The Indian Food Edition
In my household, we've instituted roomie dinner nights where we dine out at places around SF. Even though we have completely different schedules, we take the time to spend some QT with each other. We usually have nightly discussions in our kitchen -- the day's news, topics in our lives, random moments. But having a meal, that's just special.
Prior to going to DOSA on Fillmore (with a dessert pit stop at Fraiche Yogurt) a couple of weeks back, We've been to Bistro 9, Saiwaii Ramen and Social Kitchen and Brewery --- all in the Sunset (Minus, DOSA, that is)! We've also taken a few trips to local places like Schweet Boks (hello, cute owner/barista --- Dexter!) and cooked a few meals together.
How did we end up at DOSA? When dining out at Bistro 9, Danny and Greg originally wanted to go to an Indian Curry place. I vetoed as I'm not a huge fan of Indian Food. However, we agreed as a group that our next meal would be Indian and somewhat boughie. Thus, DOSA.
The flavors were powerful, the presentation was artful and the atmosphere was airy. I'd definitely go back.
You know what's funny? Indian food and Mexican food have very similar ingredients and flavors. Fascinating.
Ain't no thang but a chicken wang
So, I was tipped by a twitter post from Bao that one of my favorite set of chicken wings made a quiet entrance in the Bay Area. What you may ask? The Korean "Bon Chon."
During one of my recent visits to New York Citay, my buddy Joe insisted we go to Bon Chon in NYC's K-town. That was a lovely decision.
It's a simple menu, really. A couple of flavors. A couple of types of chicken parts to choose from (wings v. drums v. boneless). Voila. You have magical Korean Fried Chicken. Hooters got nothing on this. Down a beer, and you're good to go.
I think the good thing is that it's crispy but not fatty. It's a really really nice way to eat chicken. I approve.
So what's the deal? Bon Chon recently made an entrance to my old hood in Sunnyvale off El Camino Real.
Here are some photos from my NYC experience:
FOB Key vs. Key Fob, Fail
I had special guests today! Weee! JonJon, Neil and Wilma surprised me with a quick visit at YouTube. We then swung by and dropped JonJon back at his office.
Apparently you need a FOB Key to get in the elevator. Success! :D
Sunday, November 14, 2010
+J Collection at Uniqlo
Earlier this year, I fell in love with Uniqlo's +J line, created by German clothing designer Jil Sander.
Clean lines, tailored fit... just gorgeous. My buddy Jason sent me a photo of a line in the +J collection at the flagship store in SoHo. It's been available for a month. Still, crazy lines. I'm hoping to go to NYC in December. I want to check out the collection!
High School Friends
Back in August, I got brunch with my High School Buddies, Mark and Laurence, as well as Laurence's friend Mike. Mike went to school in SF for Psychology and happened to live right around the corner from me in the Central Sunset. He now lives back down in So Cal.
High School friends help give you perspective. They know where you've been. They inspire reflection.
Here is a photo from with Me, Larry, Mike and Mark from Pacific Catch in the Inner Sunset on August 29th, 2010.
Jonathan Rosenberg: Rules to success (Video)
via youtube.com
Still Love This Video. I love the approach to hiring/employees around minute 20. I'm happy to have top leadership like Rosenberg at GOOG.
Young Gay Student Defends Teacher At School Board Meeting (Video)
Graeme Taylor, a 14-year-old openly gay student from Ann Arbor, stood up in support for his teacher, Jay McDowell, at a recent school board meeting. McDowell was disciplined on Oct. 20th, 2010 for removing two students who had made anti-gay remarks in class.
This is beautiful. I wish I had the courage as a teen to speak up like this. It takes a certain type of person to do this.
via towleroad.com
Saturday, November 13, 2010
KT Tunstall Live At YouTube
KT Tunstall performed tracks off her new album, "Tiger Suit" live at YouTube Headquarters back in August 2010. She also played an oldie but goodie "Suddenly I See." Twas an amazing concert. She's such a down to earth gal, too!
Friday, November 12, 2010
Rick Bayless Makes Me Want To Discover My Roots
... and eat a lot of yummy Mexican food in the process.
In August, he visited Google in Mountain View to discuss his new cookbook, Fiesta at Rick's.
It was an honor to get to meet him in person. I've been to Frontera Fresco in Chicago and SF (multiple times) since. One day I'll go to his other restaurants. I've always enjoyed his show on PBS. His passion is infectious.
More importantly, I want to discover Mexico, One Plate At A Time.
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