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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"> <span style="font-weight: normal;">The highlight of my breaks usually range of different occasions; from going to see a movie or winding down with a good book. I began my Thanksgiving weekend a tad bit early by exploring my neighborhood a little more- starting with brunch at Outerlands. Upon a friends massive recommendation I went and was not disappointed! With a growing foodbaby, I wasn't ready to go home just yet and roamed next door to the The General Store.</span> </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"> The greenhouse, and set up of cacti along with props that gave a western feel, made my day. With just myself and film camera, I took a few photos of this little Western property- a backyard desert right by Ocean Beach in the Outer Sunset.</span></span></b><br />
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Cashmere Cat is one of those artists I'll never stop listening to. Upon first stumbling upon these rhythmic chimes on Youtube, and then on Soundcloud, I had to get my ears on his Wedding Bells EP! Fast forward a year and a half or two... I'm still listening to his beats and enjoying the music videos that pair art and his sounds perfectly. I made a set of my favorite songs here: <a href="https://soundcloud.com/winsdaze/sets/cashmere-cat">Cashmere Cat Playlist</a></div>
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The raindrops still echo after hearing Rice Rain</div>
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Sutro is a place of exploration and reflection. Every time I go there, it looks entirely different and I'm reminded of impermanence. One thing that remains a part of the landscape and mental picture of Sutro is the oceans waters behind the concrete beams. Even so, when I went the fog was so thick; like a white curtain, a blank wall of nothingness. While adventuring around, as the sun began to brighten, the fog slowly unveiled the rocks and the ocean's waves.<br />
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<br />Win-Mon Kyihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13198659631133240821noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7218921516132539520.post-26446306067664059692014-11-14T23:59:00.000-08:002014-11-14T23:59:06.472-08:00November Beginnings: The Cinema <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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My favorite kind of movie theaters induce a cozy intimate vibe that makes me feel at home, yet ultimately transported into a different world at the same time. Adding to my list of favorite local theaters is Landmark Cinema at the Opera Plaza shown above and below. With no flamboyant sign on the streets, this gem is deep in the plaza, surrounded by other lovely restaurants and shops. <br />
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November began with three consecutive days to the cinema, with three very different experiences.<br />
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I mistakenly went to Landmark Embarcadero Theaters (another awesome theater) instead of the Opera Plaza, and decided to catch the Birdman film instead. <br />
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I set out to catch White Bird In A Blizzard, which I meant to see for a while : a story about a teenage girl dealing with her life and newfound sexuality during the disappearance of her mother. The film shows how she copes with her mothers long disappearance in a beautiful picture. <br />
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By coincidence, I met the main character of the film Keep On Keeping On who was among his group of friends outside of the theater. I happened to be outside the theater, taking the exact photo above, when they asked me to take a group photo of them. I said of course, and thus began the chatter, and the cool fact that he was in the movie. The film was only going to be shown that weekend, so I had to go the next day. Which comes to...<br />
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I loved Keep On Keepin' On! It was such an uplifting and inspiring film. For any jazz lovers and anyone in a feel-good mood, I recommend this film. <br />
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<br />Win-Mon Kyihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13198659631133240821noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7218921516132539520.post-87128418931414239082014-06-29T14:06:00.002-07:002014-06-29T14:09:51.187-07:00Murakami Musings<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"><u>What I Talk About When I Talk About Running</u> is a short and sweet memoir by Haruki Murakami. I am especially curious with other people's creative processes, so this novel which also provided Murakami's philosophies on life, running, and writing served me well. </span><br />
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<i><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">"...prioritize in life figuring out in what order you should divide up your time and energy"</span></i><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Kafka on the Shore - Haruki Murakami</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">1984 - George Orwell</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Just Kids - Patti Smith</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">The Bell Jar - Sylvia Plath</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Slaughterhouse 5 - Kurt Vonnegut</span><br />
<br />Win-Mon Kyihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13198659631133240821noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7218921516132539520.post-39414722553873808232014-06-18T01:01:00.001-07:002014-06-18T01:03:18.204-07:00Lanterns and Lights Poured in the Night<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Every time I stroll through Chinatown I pick up something new. I pull a detail from each experience such as; the further you go along Grant street the item you probably already bought near the gate is sold at a lesser price, that the lion dancing mural is just around a corner, and my favorite pseudo firecrackers I've played since childhood is sold 5 boxes for $1. Each time everything becomes more familiar, each time a little less concerned with being lost, each time curious and stopping for moments to reflect & view than worry about the destination, which of course for the night was to get bubble tea. </div>
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<br />Win-Mon Kyihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13198659631133240821noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7218921516132539520.post-51844873686012488492014-06-08T23:10:00.000-07:002014-06-08T23:10:01.820-07:00Blankets of Fog & Flowers<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<br />Win-Mon Kyihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13198659631133240821noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7218921516132539520.post-64265949273089334262014-06-01T21:53:00.001-07:002014-06-01T23:40:50.120-07:00Beauty Is Meaningless Until It Is Shared<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Tuesday afternoon I sat in one of my favorite coffee shops at my favorite seat beside the brick wall facing the windows. The warmth and light pouring through the windows along with the peace in the cafe, really marked the end of another semester and the beginning of a new summer. Burmese Days was a story I've been wanting to read for a while. I am unsure if I'll be visiting the motherland this summer, but if planes can't take me to Burma, I think Orwell can.</div>
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"Beauty is meaningless until it is shared."</div>
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"A mingled scent of sandalwood, garlic, coconut oil and the jasmine in her hair floated from her." </div>
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"What fun it could all be, if only you had someone to share it with you! How could you love this country, if only you were not alone!"</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">three stories in one: 1. Burmese Days 2. Keep the Aspidistra Flying 3. Coming Up for Air<br />
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Orwell's first novel, Burmese Days, is the first of his books I will be adventuring through this summer. His fluency in Burmese and his stay in Burma as an officer is evident through the pages as he spills the setting of the village, to the bazaar, Mandalay, and Rangoon, the familiar smells associated: sandalwood, coconut, lemongrass; the characters each with their own faults. Each character is introduced with his/her own faults and natures and through their eyes their own views of Burma. </div>
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There is beauty in the book - with the human flaws, and emotions. No doubt i'll be sharing it.</div>
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