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My 15 FANTASTIC minutes with #theKindnessCab & Leon Logothetis

Sami — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 01:44:07 +0000

Sunday night was spent watching Breakfast at Tiffany’s since “people don’t belong to people” kept popping in my thoughts. As I’m watching it and checking my twitter feed (because we can’t do one thing only, anymore) something came up. I saw a tweet that said “this is so cool #thekindnesscab & Leon Logothetis will be [...]

Tokyo in Photos and a mini-contest!

Sami — Wed, 08 Jun 2011 19:29:05 +0000

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 in the middle of writing a post about the trip and things that many friends have asked me about. Most importantly, what is it like there now, after [...]

Guide to Japanese trend in Chicago: Sake

Sami — Wed, 25 May 2011 16:06:31 +0000

Chicago has always been a foodie town with so many amazing restaurants to chose from. Sometimes it’s hard to go back to one because you know you have so many others you’d like to try. Recently, Chicago has seen the opening of more than few Izakayas. What is an Izakaya you ask? Izakaya is originally [...]

Saving the World, One Language at a Time.

Sami — Mon, 04 Apr 2011 14:34:30 +0000

Last week I had the pleasure of contributing to the 3Six5 project. If you haven’t already, you should check it out. It’s a great concept. Below is my entry. I wish I would stop worrying about the day that I’ll forget and leave the house without hair product. I wish that I could be in [...]

On the Kindness of Strangers and Why Social Media Kicks Butt!

Sami — Wed, 23 Mar 2011 21:28:29 +0000

It’s not very often a time comes that defines your beliefs on humanity. A teenager from a small country travels to the States ten years ago. Doesn’t know any English, left parents and siblings back home and barely knew anyone. I stand today and couldn’t have been more proud to call myself an American. Even [...]

Chicago helps Japan- Fundraiser for earthquake and tsunami relief!

Sami — Fri, 11 Mar 2011 23:56:26 +0000

Chicago, we need your help! Please consider donating whether you’ll come or not. Your help will make the difference. Think about giving the amount for TWO COCKTAILS you’ll have this weekend!! Here’s a video to give you a very small glimpse of the tsunami. Also, here is a piece I wrote on Chicagonista about [...]

Sami in Japan- Video: A Night in Tokyo

Sami — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 02:50:02 +0000

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

Sami in Japan- Food Food Food

Sami — Fri, 13 Aug 2010 13:40:01 +0000

Ironically I’ve had more non Japanese food since I’ve been here… here are some photos for your enjoyment! I only hope that all the walking I have been doing offsets the food intake! Click on photo for caption!

Sami in Japan – Photo Recap

Sami — Mon, 02 Aug 2010 02:46:53 +0000

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 edible. Not to change the subject but I really can’t deal well with rejection so I stopped taking photos of people because I’ve been turned down way too many times. Friend [...]

Sami in Japan- From the Traditional to the Technological!

Sami — Sat, 31 Jul 2010 14:41:42 +0000

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 day. On the upside I get to watch commercials that make no sense to me whatsoever! Yesterday, I finally got to take the train alone without any assistance and did NOT [...]