Real Lady K

I'd lived in a lot of places in #LA, but I still haven't found a place I like. But at least my landlord of my new $$$ non-smoking apt building is now taking action by sending emails to warn about smoking violation, v.s. in my former older apt, the landlord did nothing.

Amazing how none of Trump's EOs gets the #deodorants in the #supermarket here in #LA unlocked... They're still locked up & there is no "button" anywhere to call a store employee to open it....Oh, well, I'll just buy from Amazon instead...

American Breakfast Menu, from "Joy of Cooking" cookbook 1964

This is one of the breakfast menus from "Joy of Cooking" 1964....I bought the book from a garage sale yesterday. Eating Brains in America??? My grandparents in Hong Kong eat them, not me...🤮But I would love to serve them to my friends during Halloween to see their reaction....

I don't make #coffee because I bought coffee from the grocery stores: US$7.49 +US$0.1 bottle fee. Am I too lazy? I like this flavor.

I'm going to try this on myself to see if it really mimics human touch....

Today's #lunch: Salmon #Teriyaki lunch set US$16.46 + 10.05% Tax + 15% Tips. Delicious. #照燒鮭魚 #午餐 #套餐 ❤️

Love it, such a beautiful performance. Thank you for sharing.

I dreamed of a garden, but life gave me 2 blooms. These are what I could cut from the couple planters that I have in my small apt. balcony. I envy those who showed me they could just go out to their gardens, cut lots of random #flowers & make a grand floral arrangement.

Front door decor

Is it too pretentious and poor taste if I put planters of artificial out-of-season #flowers outside my door?

#Lunch today: Salt & Pepper Pork Chop lunch special with green tea. $16.58+10.25%Tax +Tips. So delicious! Authentic taste & crispiness, melt into my mouth pork chop. The green tea has the great Taiwanese aromatic tea flavor I love. Despite the flaws of LA, this is the good.

Vegan Burger Meal

#Dinner tonight, Beyond Meat #Burger topped with vegan egg, bacon, cheese + fries + Soda +Green Smoothie w/ Coconut Cream. US$34.85+10.25% Tax. I can eat #vegan burger but real meat, cheese, bacon & eggs just taste so much better.

Royalty, Princess

I'm told by my therapist to look into the mirror every morning & say this to my reflection: "I'm the #Princess of my own fairytale & the #Queen of my own destiny." But I'm always rushing to work in the morning that I never had time to do it. I need more practical #advice.

Melania Book Review

I'm currently reading this #book. Is there a #job that can pay for my bills so I can just sit at my apartment reading books? Does a job like this even exist?

Mall Food

#Lunch today: 1 entree +1 side + Pineapple Pomegranate Juice US13+10.25% sales tax. I forgot how I didn't like American Chinese food @ food courts. Slimy sauce...bitter aftertaste due to bitter oil used to stir fry the food. I trashed it after a few bites.

Memorial Day 2025

While I appreciate a holiday that gives me a day off from work, I do know that today is really a day to honor those who made the selfless sacrifice just so we can celebrate all holidays. It's a day to honor selfless sacrifice, courage & loyalty. God bless their souls & families.

I almost got hit by an electric scooter speeding on the pedestrian pavement. Why are E-bikes & e-scooters now racing on the pedestrian pavements here in California? Is it even legal? This is one of the most annoying experiences I have here in the USA.

Guest bathroom design

Is it impractical & a waste of space to put plants in a small guest #bathroom?

地鶏の香草炭火焼

炭火焼きとハーブによって、香りが良くて美味

I don't know the status on the tariff talk between the USA & South Korea, but so far, we are not running out of takeout bags yet here in America...

Mother's Day 2025

✨🌹 Celebrating #love, #beauty, and all the amazing #moms out there!

Smoked Salmon Sushi & clam soup for #breakfast...

車が2台も必要？日本は公共交通機関が充実してるじゃないですか。

For the last 2 evenings, I went to a #coffee shop with a #book & read while eating a piece of chocolate #cake & zipping latte (US$11.45) after I worked out @ the gym. I finished reading this poignant novel after 2 evenings. I haven't read @ this speed since I left Hong Kong.❤️it.

Easter Sunday

🌷 "Easter is a reminder of renewal, hope, and fresh beginnings. May this day bring moments of reflection, gratitude, and the promise of new possibilities. 🌅 #EasterSunday #Renewal #Hope" 🌷Scones & cakes from TJ's, scones're delish, but cakes're not, fondant doesn't taste good.

On this solemn day, we reflect on sacrifice, grace, and boundless love. May we carry hope and renewal in our hearts. #GoodFriday #Faith #Grace

This is how I envision my #plants in my apartment to look... But the reality is, I've been waiting for that one flower for many months now... LOL. If I try to grow my own food, I'll starve to death. I'm close to giving up, trash them & buy new pots that have full blooms.

I'm skipping lunch because I feel nauseous for the extra tax $ that I just paid online. On paper, I make more than when I was in Hong Kong, but after #taxes, it's not the case...I wish I had known about this before taking the job transfer to the USA. You're welcome, Uncle Sam.

These are what always give me a smile & bring me joy in this chaotic world.....What about you?

burger & fries

#Dinner tonight: Light Beer + Brioche Bun with Garlic Aioli, Two Beef Patties, Melted White American Cheese, Grilled Onions and Jalapeños US$22.5+10.25% Tax + Tips. Beer's refreshing & great. But burger patties're low quality with lots of tough tendon & soft bone bits.