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Jiro Dreams of Sushi

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Sometimes, it's super difficult to find something on Netflix that is worth watching; especially with respect to documentaries.  What initially drew me into this flick was the fact that it was about food; my ultimate passion.  What kept me interested throughout was the INCREDIBLE cinematography and sweet, intimate dialogue. Aesthetics and dialogue aside, the deeper value and meaning behind this film really inspired me to work harder in my career, not for self-satisfaction, but to please my parents and preserve their dynasty. Some notable quotes from the film: " Always look ahead and above yourself. Always try to improve on yourself. Always strive to elevate your craft. That's what he taught me." " These days the first thing people want is an easy job. Then, they want lots of free time. And then, they want lots of money. But they aren't thinking of building their skills. When you work at a place like Jiro's, you are committing to a trad

Not a "football" girl.

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 This dress was made my Calvin Klein, purchased at The Salvation Army for $4.99, %100 silk  Coffee bean downtown LA where people watching is not only entertaining, but can leave you feeling violated and disturbed.   The gentleman to the right had a really cute puppy, a moleskin notebook, and a pack of cigarettes.   The young lady working here allowed us to sample their peanut butter cupcake.  Wow. This is a classic meal @ Fillippe's French Dipped Sandwich Shop.  Potato salad, macaroni salad, french-dipped beef sandwich with TWO cheeses; American and Swiss. I always put way too much spicy mustard on my sandwich and end up making painfully awkward facial expressions throughout the meal.  Mike is always telling me to put less on but I cannot resist.   Tailgating UCLA v. Nebraska Such a humid, hot day in Pasadena... you can see my "sweat 6-pack" in this photo.  We had a great time that weekend.   That night I got really hungry bu

West Coast

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... West Coast is the best coast.  Sunshine Waves Food Trucks Big backyards La cuisine fraĆ®che & this boy who I found along the way ...  Los Angeles Las Vegas San Francisco