Check this Music Out: KOREAN P...

Sep 23, 2011 by

And another great one from @FrequentLee. I’m still waiting for him to review a cute girl group full of enough cuteness to cause...

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Tokyo in Photos and a mini-con...

Jun 8, 2011 by

I just got back from another trip to Tokyo and it was even more amazing than the last. I always have such a hard time leaving. I’m...

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Guide to Japanese trend in Chi...

May 25, 2011 by

Chicago has always been a foodie town with so many amazing restaurants to chose from. Sometimes it’s hard to go back to one...

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Once Upon A Shakespeare Saturd...

Apr 30, 2011 by

I don’t know if it was because it was Friday at 5pm, that I was having a Boddingtons, because I saw all those crazy awesome...

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Tools for Hosting a Successful...

Apr 29, 2011 by

There is science and art to hosting a great Tweetup, or any event for that matter. The art I can’t teach. It’s something...

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Movies you should watch ASAP!

Apr 13, 2011 by

I’ve fallen behind on my film reviews. To me they’re the hardest to write because it requires so much time and effort...

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Saving the World, One Language...

Apr 4, 2011 by

Last week I had the pleasure of contributing to the 3Six5 project. If you haven’t already, you should check it out. It’s...

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On the Kindness of Strangers a...

Mar 23, 2011 by

It’s not very often a time comes that defines your beliefs on humanity.  A teenager from a small country travels to the States...

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Chicago helps Japan- Fundraise...

Mar 11, 2011 by

  Chicago, we need your help! Please consider donating whether you’ll come or not. Your help will make the difference....

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I Write Like and LibraryThing....

Mar 10, 2011 by

So it goes again. I am done reading the last book I have picked up and I find myself wondering, dreaming, fantasizing about the next...

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Mardi Gras Tweetup @ Sofitel C...

Feb 17, 2011 by

UPDATE: Thanks to everyone who came. The event was sold out and it was a pleasure to see so many fantastic Chicago Tweeps! I have...

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305 Days, 305 Films – Ex...

Feb 3, 2011 by

I used to encourage everyone I knew to make art; I don’t do that so much anymore – Banksy I do this (art) because I...

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Add Zazz to Your Business or P...

Jan 12, 2011 by

I love meeting new people and I honestly think that most people do too! There’s always a plethora of networking and...

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Starbucks Coffee New Logo. Lov...

Jan 6, 2011 by

Yesterday, Starbucks announced on their website that they are working on rolling out a new logo. The name “Starbucks ...

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Romeo and Juliet at The Chicag...

Sep 27, 2010 by

Sitting at the gallery section of the theater. I look down and I say goodbye. Goodbye to the men in suits that would come wearing...

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My Picks for The 46th Chicago ...

Sep 22, 2010 by

I LOVE MOVIES! Yes, I screamed the above line.  Any one that knows me knows that every year I await the Chicago International Film...

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You Are Not Your Customer̵...

Sep 13, 2010 by

Amongst many other things, I am an observer. I spend a great deal of time observing at how businesses use social media to benefit...

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Sami in Japan- Video: A Night ...

Aug 24, 2010 by

Here’s a video I made of Tokyo. I am in love with this city!

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Sami in Japan- Food Food Food

Aug 13, 2010 by

Ironically I’ve had more non Japanese food since I’ve been here… here are some photos for your enjoyment! I only...

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Sami in Japan – Photo Re...

Aug 1, 2010 by

I have been walking so much the past few days so I’m totally fine with eating everything I see in sight that looks remotely...

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Sami in Japan- From the Tradit...

Jul 31, 2010 by

It seems like the ability to sleep past 7AM haunts me in Japan too, regardless of the much walking that’s being done during the...

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Sami in Japan- Part 1

Jul 29, 2010 by

It’s 8AM on day two in Tokyo. I’m sitting in the hotel room and watching what seems to be the Japanese version of The...

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To the Land of the Rising Sun ...

Jul 27, 2010 by

I contemplated writing about my trip to Japan. After all, who wants to listen to people ramble on about all sorts of boring personal...

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Macarons at The Peninsula Chic...

Jul 26, 2010 by

Few months ago, one breezy day, I stumbled upon a French pasty store in Chicago. The first thing I saw were these sort of small...

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Smart People Read

Jul 20, 2010 by

I came to the United States in the summer of 2000. It was an exciting time, with the little English I knew,  I managed to say things...

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305 days, 305 films – Br...

Jul 7, 2010 by

“Most people are together just so they are not alone. But some people want magic. I think you are one of those people” ...

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