Red Cup in OKC

Today is my final day in Oklahoma City.  It is also the birthday of my dear friend, Alex.  So as per tradition, we took a ride out to an out-of-the-way cafe, The Red Cup, which turned out to be quite far from the hotel.  But the adventure was worth it!

The Red Cup has a great vegetarian/vegan menu

Classen Blvd Smoothie: Pineapple, strawberry, mango, apple juice

There were many murals in the surrounding area and we had fun exploring whilst waiting for the taxi, which is always a questionable experience in a foreign city.  We made it back just in time.

  Our driver informed us that instead of going so far, we could've visited the arts district that's only 5 blocks from our hotel.  Too bad we only discovered this on our last day!

Art by Pawley (2012)

Happy Birthday, Alex!

I'm Back!

Texas Instagram Pt.2

The Windy City

This is my first post coming from my iPhone!
Had a good day today exploring downtown Chicago. Got some shopping done at Topshop and experienced some amazing deep dish pizza at Lou Malnati's (highly recommended).
Here are some photos from my instagram:

I have a lot of fun, interesting things planned for tomorrow, so I'll be posting again soon.

10 Minutes in Detroit

This week, we made a short side trip up to Canada.

It was interesting to be back in my home country after over 5 months.  I didn't expect to feel any change, but after spotting at least 4 different Tim Hortons' within 20 minutes from crossing the border... it was difficult not to start feeling slightly patriotic ;)

Cruising down the street: the therapeutic qualities of being behind the wheel.

On the way back, we "accidentally" detoured off the toll road and drifted into Elmore, OH, a quaint, small town filled with character.  Definitely left a positive impression on me.

Starring: Joe, Jesse, Josh

I drove back, as night fell along with the snow.

6 Million Kisses

@ Hershey Chocolate World in Hershey, PA last week.  

Habachi

This was a good night.  Three shows, habachi, and Spirited Away :)

Madame Cocoa

A few weeks ago, I met a very special lady who happens to live at the Ritz-Carlton in Charlotte, NC.

 Her name is Madame Cocoa and she is a life-sized figure made completely out of chocolate, including her body and accessories.

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She was created by the Ritz-Carlton's Pastry Chef, Josh Cain.  It took him 95 hours of work and 75 lbs of chocolate to create this lovely lady.  This was his first full-figure project and to achieve a life-like effect, he bought a mannequin, shoes, and a handbag and then proceeded to cut these items in half and fill the cavity with chocolate to create the perfect mould.

The Ritz-Carlton, Charlotte

201 East Trade Street

Charlotte, North Carolina 

28202 USA

Madame Cocoa in her home environment

Click here to read an article about Madame Cocoa during Charlotte Fashion Week :)