Library Makerspace Training in Sausalito, CA August 20-22, 2018

Last month, a co-worker and I had the opportunity to attend the first ever library makerspace training at the Bay Area Discovery Museum sponsored through a grant by the California State Library. It was three days filled with lots of information as well as lots of hands on activities. Below are photos taken while at the training event. I was also happy to meet and become friends with a fellow black librarian who works with the makerspace at the Marin City Library. The training was very helpful and I look forward to using our newly gained knowledge to create interesting programs for the patrons in our community.

Of course being that I love libraries, I couldn't resist getting a library card while I was in the area.

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Vegas Vegan Food Tour Experience

     While on vacation recently, I had the opportunity to attend my first ever food tour which was a vegan food tour in downtown Las Vegas. The tour last three hours and consisted of visiting five restaurants and eating twelve different food items.Below are photos from the food tour organized by Diana at Vegans Baby website. This tour was very enjoyable and I'd definitely recommend this tour for veg-curious, vegetarians, vegans and overall foodies.

Mushroom taco from bomb tacos

Turmeric Indian Restaurant

Beet bomba

Grilled eggplant

Gobi Manchurian

Simply Pure LV cafe

Simply Pure LV Chef Stacey Dougan and son

Vegan chickn salad and grilled cheese

Vegan lasagna

Curry, grilled bread and lentil sloppy joe from PublicUs

Vegan sushi at VegeNation

Portobello tacos at VegeNation

Ice cream and donut sandwich from VegeNation

Chocolate fudge cake from PublicUs

Me and Vegas Vegan food tour organizer Diana

Attending Anahiem Vegan Faire 2018

I recently attended the 5th Annual Vegan Faire in Anaheim, California on Saturday, July 28th. I am always happy to be able to attend such festivals, discover new vegan food vendors and see fellow vegans and vegan curious people. Here are some photos from my day at the Vegan Faire.

Me in front of Vegan Faire sign

Word of Mouth food truck

Vegan mac and cheese bites with cashew ranch dressing

Inside of vegan mac and cheese bite

New vegan t-shirt from iapparel

Donuttery vegan donut stand

Vegan chocolate topped and chocolate filled donut bar 

TGI Vegan food stand

OMG vegan Grilled Cheese

Celebrating 12 years of marriage!

It seems like only yesterday that my and my hubby got marriage, not twelve years ago. This past Sunday, we celebrated 12 years of marriage and since we're planning a big anniversary trip next month, we decided to have low key celebration by going to a used book and then we went to see the new Incredibles 2 movie. Overall, it was a great day and I'm glad to have a husband who supports me in everything I do. I big part of being married as long as we have is by constantly compromising, communicating often and making decisions which will benefits both people in the relationship, not only one person. I'm excited to see what the future holds for us!

Collage from over years of marraige (2006-now)

New used books from local bookstore

Movie tickets to Incredibles 2

Race Recap: Rock N Roll San Diego Half Marathon

Earlier this month, I ran my second Rock n Roll 1/2 marathon race for the year in San Diego. The course was a good mix of flat and hilly and the neighborhood course support was fabulous. Here are some photos from race day. 

Me at Rock n Roll San Diego start line

Funny race course sign on

Mini bar set up on race course

Me after half marathon with finisher medal

Close up of Rock n Roll San Diego finisher medal

Race Recap: T9 Mermaid Run East Bay Virtual 5K

A couple of months ago, I signed up to complete the mermaid series T9 Mermaid Run East Bay on Saturday, May 12. Since I was working on that day, me and a friend decided to complete the run on the next day on Mother's Day. Since it was a virtual race, the race swag was sent prior to race day and it was pretty cool since in addition to the usual race swag of a shirt, bib and medal, it also included a necklace. Overall, it was a great day for a run and it was even better since I completed the virtual with my friend/co-worker. 

Me and friend after finishing virtual 5K

Collage of race swag, me and friend and race finish time