susan magnolia

academy of sciences

susan — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 01:51:09 +0000

I visited the California Academy of Sciences yesterday for the first time with Jason and Joanna. We had found out that teachers (and other heroes!) receive free admission until March 15th. It was easier to get to than I had thought and we ended up taking the N Muni train pretty much directly to Golden Gate Park. I loved all of the exhibits and was happy to see lots of frogs and alligator/crocodiles! I took a few pictures of fish, frogs and such but most did not come out that great. We were all laughing about their albino crocodile that looked like he was made of stone. We confirmed that he was alive but he is very lazy. I would like to return when I have more time to spend. Also the Japanese Tea Garden is very close by and visiting there is a must!

what I’m watching

susan — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 05:43:54 +0000

Since my favorite shows are on hold I have been watching new anime. I really like both of them a lot! Ruroni Kenshin and Sora no woto.

foodies can save the world

susan — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 03:45:46 +0000

I am so happy. I just watched the TED talks with Jamie Oliver and I love him and all that he is doing. If you haven’t seen it go watch it now!
As a lifelong sufferer of IBS I am always thinking about food and the way it makes me feel. I didn’t grow up cooking and have never taken Home Ec. but once I figured out that I could solve all of my health problems my paying attention to what I ate my life changed. I love to read recipes and modify them to my own tastes. I love to grocery shop, especially at my favorite local markets. And I am whole heartedly attached to the movement of teaching our children about food. I have seen first hand that children can love vegetables, and all kinds of food for that matter. I really want to inspire the children at my school to take care of themselves by modeling and teaching them about the importance of good health from clean water, exercise and healthy food. It is so important and not a difficult undertaking.

life aquatic

susan — Sun, 21 Feb 2010 22:31:42 +0000

Inspired by this awesome commercial.

whale and boat by yoote, red sea fishes by love all around, mermaids singing by irene suchocki, giant squid by dan bob thompson, scuba man by matte art, fifty fish by no jazz at the alter.

two weeks!

susan — Sun, 21 Feb 2010 21:44:16 +0000

It has been two weeks since the last time I drank coffee. I am actually doing pretty good and not craving it all the time anymore. However if I am ever with Sandra Juto in Sweden I will have no will power. Her photos of cappuccinos are so gorgeous that my mouth starts watering. ^_^

paper dolls

susan — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 04:27:16 +0000

These lovelies are made by Ana Ventura.

Strong beer in San Francisco

susan — Sun, 14 Feb 2010 08:04:12 +0000

Today maiki and I visited the Magnolia Brewery in the Haight. This week they celebrated both strong beer month with 21st Amendment and SF beer week. Together maiki and I drank the six featured strong beers and ate delicious vegetarian foods. As always it was an excellent experience and we met some awesome folks. We would love to return before the end of the month and bring Justin along. Also we need to visit 21 Amendment to finish the strong beer tour. ^_^

Good bye for now

susan — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 22:29:18 +0000

First post from Nexus One!

Last night I celebrated my coworker Emily’s departure from CCLC Pixar. She is an awesome teacher and will be a gift to her new school. (Emily featured in photo on the left)

happy socks

susan — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 08:01:25 +0000

I really enjoy fun colored socks. Happy socks are tempting me to purchase lots of socks from them because they seem like a good company and that means a lot to me. I have had a hard time as of late purchasing underthings because that requires me going to a real store (not second hand) and finding goods that are well made. It hasn’t been easy. Most of my socks are from the Gap and I don’t shop there anymore. All the other places that I have been to the socks seem boring or poorly constructed or both. I think that I am going to try to buy socks online and test my luck.

on a boat

susan — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 06:11:28 +0000

Stunning photography by Per Ranung of my dream boat ride.