Writings and Travels of Lina Em
A job is a job is a job.
At the end of the day, you know you need it to pay the bills.
Growing up, my parents never talked about being happy or fulfilled at their job. They only worked to feed us, to have a roof over our head, to have a car to drive us around. When I got to high school, there started to be guest speakers who talked about being happy at a job.
Continue reading “What Is A Job But A Game?”
Astoria has a growing Japanese population that ramen houses are popping up alongside sushi restaurants. And they aren’t those generic half Chinese/Mexican food type of chain restaurants. They are quite decent and innovative with their flavors and dishes.
Continue reading “Stir Fried Tofu with Greenoodle”
A quiz I helped designed for an old job. That was the fun old times.
I love quizzes. I can’t get enough of them. If I could, I would spend all day taking all sorts of quizzes. Once I start, I cannot stop. It’s such an addiction. Worst is when I find a quiz I like while at work, and find myself spending my entire lunch break taking quizzes. (Where was that sandwich I bought? Hmmm…)
Continue reading “Reasons Why I’m a Quiz Addict”
Warrior’s have no heart…no sympathy…no regrets…no meaning to life…
There was one man who stood alone among the worn soldiers trotting forward. He alone stood fiercely and proudly. He was the vanity of her eyes…the agony of her heart…the being that made her aware of her feminine needs…wants…and desires. They all pooled into one at his gentle touch…his commanding voice…his overpowering presence.
A warrior that stood among the people, destined to rule and conquer. Astride on a black stallion, Darius Brant held his head high like a statue that needed to be idolize. A man with stubborn determination yet a lover’s seductive eyes to which she had fallen captive to. He was the anchor of her life, the source of her dreams.
She tipped her head down, her eyes lowered as he pulled up the banner that claimed victory. Claiming her. Returning to her and taking what belonged to him. His prize.
Continue reading “(I Could Live On) Loving You”
Debbie Millman: 10 Things I Wish I Knew Sooner Rather Than Later
Recently, I went to a talk about rejection—in particular, how rejection can shape your life, hosted by Designers + Geeks. The speaker was Debbie Millman, the president of AIGA. She spoke candidly about her experiences that led up to her role, with lots of fun and sad and poignant anecdote.
Continue reading “Busy is a Decision”
The sky hung low and gray while mist and fog clung close to the muddy ground, making the walk to the lighthouse wet and cold.
It rained every seven days in the seacoast town of Fiammetta and Alba Mondo had prepared for this day, her rain shoes, coat, and umbrella made by the sisters of the local nunnery to keep her from catching a cold. But Alba did not mind the rain.
Continue reading “Alba and The Lighthouse”
Spring seems less likely to arrive as March enters mid-month with temperature barely above freezing. Some days, it’s a balmy 50 degree F and then the next, dips below freezing with freezing wind.
Continue reading “Chocolate Honey Banana Bread”
If anyone knows me, they’ll know that I absolutely adore Earl Grey tea. One time I went to Paris, I bought boxes of earl grey and green tea cookies from Mariage Frères, Maison de Thé à Paris. There were so many boxes that when I went to the airport, a flight attendant asked me to put the wheels of my luggage in my bag. When we opened the bag, cookies (and chocolate) spilled out at the check-in counter. I was so embarrassed by my cookie and chocolate hoarding and the crew just laughed at me. (This is not the first time I went to Paris where the crew laughed at a food I took from Paris.)
Continue reading “Blood Orange Earl Grey Cake”
Valentine’s Day could just be another ordinary day but it’s definitely a GREAT excuse to have a special romantic dinner at home with candles, flowers and wine. I got a text message from my mother, which always feels good. And I got my dog a toy. I know that everyday should be a day to tell your loved ones you loved them, but it’s not a bad idea to a commercial reminder once in awhile.
Continue reading “Heart-Day Dinner”
I have had such a fascination for lavender for quite some time. Last summer, I had bought dried lavender to make lemonade and it’s been taunting me since I was not sure what to make with it. Last month, for the bookclub meeting, I had met up at this French restaurant in Brooklyn that had Blanc Manger, which was basically lavender panna cotta. It was amazing!