Tuesday, September 7, 2010

Back to Work!!

After a wonderful 3-day weekend. It was back to work today. Production began on a few projects and we are booked all week! The UL inspector came by today. We chatted about business and education. He told me about the curriculum that we have to take for the shop. I guess all sign shops that are certified by Underwriters Laboratories are required to take it. This is $400! Good thing he gave me a code for 50% off. Inspection went well. Yes, all Cal Signs products are inspected for safety! We are legit :)


I finally went to pick up that sign permit for Salon ETC at El Dorado county. Check them out at www.etcsalonspa.com. It's always a nice drive passing by the hills with a nice breeze. Nobody really drives too crazy and the weather was perfect for a drive to the woods.

When I got to the Building department, I saw this beautiful Uchikake which is a traditional Japanese bridal dress. It dates back to Muromachi era 1338-1573AD. It is still widely popular in the Japanese wedding ceremonies. I guess this is my random fact for the day.

A few highlights from Labor Day. Went to dimsum and shopping with the family, bought a whole bunch of groceries, and relaxed :)





These Good Good Eat Ramen cracker snacks are really good good to eat! haha
Also check out my generic $2 sharpies, REKORD!


Sunday, September 5, 2010

Doesn't feel like Sunday but it is.

Woke up early and took Tofu on a walk. Came across some interesting stuff around the neighborhood that I'd like to share. Whats up with the bananas in the girls mouths?! haha I liked the Chinese directional characters displayed at the Art Ellis And yes "Please Pick Up After Your Pet"! Sutter's Fort is always so beautiful. Tofu loves to do his business there! Met some nice girls visiting family from LA and they took a picture of me and Tofu :P
Then went to breakfast at Harry's Cafe. I did Harry's business hours a couple years back and I wasn't sure if he remembered me but he did! haha Coincidentally he needs update his business hours. I told him no problem, I will drop it off to him early next week and we chatted. He says brunch is on him! That was awesome, Harry is a very nice man. I got the Hawaiian #1.

Then I went by the flea market. Kris bought me shaved ice, it was yummy :) Got an auto-glass screen cover thing for my mom, a harness lease thing for my grandmas dog, sharpies, and some incense.

I wonder what else I should get into today... I noticed many different events happening in the area. Looks like Its Pride week event down by 20th and K. They blocked it off and I see rainbow decorations. It should be a crazy night! Chalk It Up event and Farmer's Market looked real busy this morning too. Its nice to see midtown so cultured and fun!

The best part is I dont have to work tomorrow! Whoo hoo =)

Saturday, September 4, 2010

TGIF :)

Friday came pretty quick this week. An interesting thing that happened this week was when I was talking to Mr. Hing who owns Hings Chinese Restaurant and Java Time. Found out I know his daughter haha. Then I find out after talking to him some more, I am also friends with the daughter of the Wing Wa supermarket. Basically small world. It really made me happy and appreciate the networks of nice good people.

Jenny came by to drop off the aprons and some tshirts for Java Time. I told her if she gives me the t-shirts and aprons, I'll just do the print on them. So I guess I'll be doing some apron prints! Sounds like funn haha :)

My friend Yujean came by working on his new promotional adventure in music. I'm printing him some nice black 16pt gloss business cards. Check him out at www.SACRAfice916.com

We closed shop a bit early for the 3-day weekend! Finally grabbed a Bon Air sandwich and got ready to go celebrate my dear friend Mindy's birthday! Happy quarter bday! I had a good night dancing with Terry and Jake while Billy Lane was mixing up some old school jams! haha The best part of the night was the majestic deer head situation while listening to the electronic keyboard played by Rubin.
He told us about his near death accident and how it has changed him as a person and how he views the world. thank you for sharing. Overall had a great time with wonderful people. Many laughs and good memories.

It is now Saturday. I woke up and I'm hungry. Time to find some food.

Thursday, September 2, 2010

Doggie Bandanas!!

I recently started a new project with my heat press! I was doing the doggie tees, but it was too complicated with all the different sizes, so I decided I need a one-size fits all concept. AND I thought of Doggie Bandanas.

Below are a few samples of the bandanas!!

Below are my doggie models! :) Tofu, Sam, QTip, Snow, and Bo!! <3




More to come! :)



DAILY BLOGGING!

Today I am going to officially update this blog on THE DAILY!! This will help me keep my life and projects organized! :)

I am currently working on a layout for Stewart Title. They are the leading provider of title insurance and related services to the real estate and mortgage industry. Unfortunately a few weeks back someone decided to take all the letters off their building. That's where we come in!

I suggested to her to do individual channel letters which are injection molded plastic cans with an acrylic face. This way we can drill the letters to the wall and its much harder for someone to take off. Hopefully she likes the idea.

Email sent!


Got some business cards in today for KTX Trucking and also STP Truck Plaza. They are glossy 16pt finish. Also, we print all our business cards on 30% recycled paper! :)

KTX Trucking can tranport anything you need! STP Truck Plaza formerly know as Hawk's Truck Stop is under new ownership! They have all your trucking needs at STP.

Also, just now I finally got a call back from the building department over at El Dorado County. It took too long to get this permit for Salon ETC. Tomorrow I can finally get it issued!! Then next week the sign is going up!



Tuesday, June 22, 2010

Energy to Ancestry

Just hung out on the patio with two of my bestest childhood friends, Terry and Susanne. I think the last time the three of us where together was in Seattle around late June 2009. It's amazing how long we've known each other and how it feels like the good ol' times when we reunite. Truly, my friends are my energy.

Speaking of energy, it has a lot of meaning in this world. We had great discussions about love, careers, futures, politics, energy and ancestry, etc. I guess the most intriguing part for me was the conversations about energy and ancestry.

I personally am not a very religious person. Its Good vs Evil in my book. No matter what religion, they all have similar teachings and morals. I believe its the energy we exert from our hearts and minds that creates our universe. We discussed the element of kung-fu and how that correlates to energy. I mean given enough energy and exercise to your mind, we'd be able to levitate or move things with the energy we exert from our body or spirit. That's why true kung-fu masters can break things with a simple hand movement or hurt someone with a simple touch or slight poke.

We only use no more than 8% of our brain power, thus... in the end, if we only used a few percent more... think of the possibilities. We might even be able to fly. haha Anyhoo.. its late for some deep thoughts like this. But I dont care... that's what blogging is for.

Next we talked about our ancestors and how our ancestors play a role in our life. Some times they are referred to as "ghosts" that watch over or also hold you back from important matters in your life. We all have ancestors from the past which is a beautiful thing. Some have a long history which they can track back while others only know so much about their family decent.

In the end, ancestors that may have had bad previous lives may be whispering thoughts and decisions into your head to warn you of the past experiences they may have had. They dont want you to make the same mistakes as they did. Ancestors also will want to come back to the earth and find their human bodies and live on. They can do show 3 years after their death based on the Dali Lama. Some are anxious for you to have children so they can return to earth and possibly better their new lifetime.

Its amazing that we all come from such deep history. Our veins are pumping with the same blood as someone who lived 1000 years ago. Its so mind boggling! A little part of me is in the history of my family and it flows through me in this lifetime. I may have never met or known them, but they are my ancestors and they flow thru me.

Before I call it a night, I'd like to simply say... please bring forth good energy to the earth as it will find you again either in this lifetime or in another.

<3
Mylan