Oscars 2011

James Franco and Anne Hathaway to host the Oscars 2011??? I'm not how I feel about this yet. I love James Franco, he's a good choice in my book. Anne, eh, I only like her in movies, SNL seemed like she was trying way to hard. She bugs me. Hope she doesn't sing... but who am i kidding... 

Thankful...

How was everyone's Thanksgiving?? I hope it was full of tons of food and laughs and love. Just like mine. I went to three... that's right i said it.. three feasts!! 

Lunch started at my Uncle Henry's house. 

A little turkey, ham, crabs, fried rice, tofu, cake, and pie. 

Early Dinner at the Uncle Bong's new casa. 

mmmm....

First time ever trying a green bean casserole!

 Turkey, beans, potatoes, Pumpkin bisque (i die)... Brownies, pie, and an apple crumble...

freshly baked wheat bead. obsessed. 

Feast 3 - late dinner at my auntie Cora's house. 

Gluttony at it's finest. 

Fettuccine Alfredo, turkey, prime rib, chicken consumme, yams, and mashed potatoes. 

I love my family and I loved my Thanksgiving this year. 

Happy Thanksgiving!!

Happy Thanksgiving to all...
My traditions are tons of food, and tons of laughs. 
I am thankful for everyone in my life. Good and bad. 

(image via afrocity)

NYC food.

 

Caraca's.  The specialize in Arepa's. which are made fresh daily. They are like pita's, but smaller. So crisp and wonderful. Mine was called the Pabellon - which had black beans, pork, and plantains. Amazing. Their sauce is like crack. I wish I took a picture of it. 

The guacamole there is great as well. I couldn't stop eating. 

Van Leeuwen ice cream truck. This flavor is earl grey. All naturally made gourmet ice cream.  

Clinton Street Baking Company. 

Best. Pancakes. Ever. 

And this is coming from a girl who isn't a fan of pancakes to begin with. 

These are the blueberry pancakes. More than enough to share. 

They taste like cake, so fluffy and the edges are crispy and perfect. 

The wait is long, but worth it. Just be prepared. 

New York I love you...

My bff Doris lives in NYC. 

Victoria's hubby is playing in NYC. 

Stephanie and her man need a vacay and have never been to NYC. 

Spontaneous friend vacation it is!

 

I <3 NYC in the fall. 

  

Did some MAJOR damage in shopping.

 Sunset at Top of the Rock

 

EVE 6 at the Mercury Lounge! sold out 2 shows!!! 

Can't stop listening...

Kanye West's new CD - My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy
Don't care what you think about him, but this new album is really great. 
Plus, aren't all the crazies the most talented and gifted?? I think so. 
Collaborations with Bon Iver, Jay-Z, Rihanna, and Chris Rock?? Can't go wrong. 
AmazonMP3 always has specials and I got my album for $3.99!

Hi.

So here we go. First post. First blog. What to do. What to do... 
I'm Ileen. This is will a blog about all things I like and my adventures in life. Mostly fun, sometimes boring, overall amazing. 
Let's start off with a picture that I took a week ago of the city that I love with all my heart, LA. 
Taken with my iPhone 4 and filtered with instagram (free and great).