Back to ESA in Torrance

Aloha Everyone,

We had our car washed before leaving San Diego. By the time the two of us arrived in Irvine, it was 2:00 pm, a little late for lunch of Pho and egg rolls.

J.J. and I will be staying for 7 days at ESA in Torrance. Familiar room, we drove to purchase some provisions at Trader Joe’s and Nijiya for takeout Japanese bentos.

Had an incredible time in San Diego. It was also memorable to spend time drawing with my granddaughter and listening to her play duet on flute and piano with our son. Life is good!

Aloha -- Catbj

Lunch at Jasmine Dim Sum Seafood

Aloha Everyone,

We had lunch at Jasmine Dim Sum Seafood today.

Aloha -- Cathi

Dining-in 3rd Week in San Diego

Aloha Everyone,

There are too many cooks in our kitchen. While our daughter-in-law & granddaughter were visiting in Hawaii, J.J. and our son cooked dinner. Once the rest of the family returned home, our daughter-in-law took over. They each have their own specialties. My granddaughter and I are content not competing.

Here are but few of our dining-in meals for 3rd Week in San Diego.

For a change, we had In-N-Out burger for lunch today.

Aloha -- Cathi

Walking Exercises with my Granddaughter

Aloha Everyone,

We walked around the perimeter of our residential complex. This is the usual way I have been walking with my son. Coyote sighting has been reported in the wider perimeter of the neighborhood. The two of us remained alert and cautious. Knowing my grandmother is an accomplished martial artist gave me a sense of comfort. 

The two of us talked about her recent visit to see her maternal grandparents. Her current self endured project of animatics. Unfamiliar with terminology, I couldn’t understand what she was talking about until she described the process as storyboards. Having done tv commercials starting with storyboards that show your basic concepts, storylines, music, characters, settings and dialogues, they all come together.

Aloha -- Cathi

Lunch at Vietnamese Restaurant

Aloha Everyone,

J.J. was the only one who chose traditional pho while others chose something more adventurous.

Our dishes were delivered all simultaneously by a Robot sever. My tofu Vietnamese sandwich in their crispy bread was excellent.

At noon, the restaurant was only 1/2 full. J.J. has been reading that dining out is one of the regular activities families have been cutting back. If you have more than two children, they might choose to have backyard BBQ with friends.

Aloha -- Cathi