Things to See and Do - 5/3

See a film or three at the Asian Pacific Film Festival. There are many films in 58 Program events and 3 venues to choose from. $8 students/seniors/member-$10 general admission per Program.

Visit the gardens at the Huntington Library, especially this one. My parents fear that I am turning Chinese. I tell them the word is turning Chinese. $15 weekdays, $20 weekend.

Three MOCA Venues: Free Every Thursday!

Pasadena Roving Archers. I really don't want to tell people about this one because it's so crowded as it is. I tried going once but I got lost and by the time I got there, the parking lot was too full.

Sorry I didn't post this sooner. I was too busy trying to get life in order this week! :)

There's a Fine, Fine Line - Avenue Q

Things to See and Do- 4/25

I've started this list in my browser's bookmarks of things and places I'd like to do and visit. Instead of hoarding them all for myself until I get to do them, I thought I'd share on a regular basis. For some events/places, I will not be able to do because of prior engagements. If you do end of doing any of these, let me know how it goes!
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Velvet Hustlers & Weird Lovemakers: Japanese Sixties Action Films - April 25, 26, 27 (7:30pm)
(TIckets & Location) $10 General Admission
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Los Angeles Times Festival of Books - April 26 (10am - 6pm) & 27 (10am to 5pm)
Admission to the Festival of Books is free. Parking is $8.
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Wicked! - Until Sept 2008
$35 - $98. I've only heard good things about it.
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Watch the Grey Whale migration - Now through 4/30
$25 adults / $20 children under 12, seniors over 60.
"Sightings are guaranteed: you will get a free trip if we do not see whales or dolphin!"
Another option for a whale excursion
If you wanted to make a whole-day adventure out of it. More pricey.
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Critical Mass - every last Friday of the Month
More info! Where is my bike anyway?
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2 EARTH DAY EVENTS
Eco-Fair at Universal Studios - Sat, April 26 (10am - 4pm) Free! And Free Parking for hybrid vehicles.

City of Pasadena GREENING THE EARTH DAY & Armory Center for the Arts FAMILY ARTS FESTIVAL - Sat, April 26 (10am - 4pm) Free!


Enjoy, everyone. And I hope you have and fun and safe weekend!

Pumping

They say that cells from the same heart beat independently of each other. And they beat in unison. Say you were to take a cardiac cell that is beating fast and place it in space, outside the heart. Then you take a cardiac cell from the same heart that beats a little slower and place it next to the first one. They will eventually sync up... usually taking up the faster beat. See.

What are your heart cells doing? Because my heart is beating really fast right now. (Must be the coffee.)

Today

Before the birds wake
And the day breaks, I rise to
Caffeinate the world!

I [heart] Badminton

These guys are awesome! I need to learn how to smash and defend like this.


I've been doing some research about where to play badminton in the LA area. Sidenote: if you have to question why I can't just set up a net outside, I cannot play with you.

I'm excited about what I found:

OMG, this place looks intense. San Gabriel Valley Badminton Club. Club members can reserve courts and request coaches. I'm sure a beginner would be intimidated by players like this. $7/person for guests.

Arcadia Badminton Club So many players in the area, I guess thay HAD to open another 17-court gym. This one has a cafe and shower facilities!? I found a badminton meet-up club that meets at this location. This guy's arm is strong! Too bad he doesn't have anyone to play with. $5 before 5pm on weekdays, $8 other times.

There's a gym that has Open Badminton hours 15 minutes away from where I live, but I don't want to tell you where it is because it gets really crowded as it is. Let me know if you really want to play and I'll let you in on the "secret" location. $1.

Be sure to catch Badminton during the 2008 Olympics (if they even broadcast it on American TV). You can barely see the birdie, it travels so fast.

Let's Drive

I remember one of the first times I was in a car driving through the Palos Verdes hills. Late autumn.

Sometimes a Cold Rain Can Push Down on the Back of Your Head.