Wake up in the early morning sure is not fun; catching morning flight is a tragedy. However, I got around to sat down and had a plate of expensive BUT mediocre breakfast. I mean, you wouldn't really expect anything in the airport to be a Michelin 3 stars, but still.

  Anyways, I sat there for a good amount of time, enjoyed my breakfast at a table for one, and wondered where other travelers are heading to. That is just my favorite thing to do. 

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飛行日記。

Home cooked Korean BBQ is the best. Actually, any kind of homemade food is good. We went to Korean Supermarket to buy all the ingredients we need to prepare a table of goodness. Apparently, we are becoming domestic.

To be honest, I am not trying to master any type of cooking skills. I just feel like being responsible to myself by cooking. The processes of  preparing to cook and more importantly, to clean, teach me the lesson to be more responsible. Cooking at home is not just about having a feast and getting services from your parents like we used to be; when you live by yourself, you have to do it. And through these steps you realize how lucky and spoiled you were. 

Doesn't make sense to you? It's all good.

I had a hard time categorizing this place. But fusion is fusion, it still has it's origins to follow and to re-create. Samovar is definitely a successful fusion of Asian Tea that attracts majority Westerners to visit and enjoy the sunshine on the terrace like today. 

I ordered the Tea Soup with Smoked Duck. It is interesting. The traditional Tea Soup Bowl is usually very self explanatory: a bowl of (white) rice with tea as soup. But here, they add flavors into it. Furthermore, they make it substantial. I guess it's just like the American culture; just like San Francisco.

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730 Howard Street

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沒想到我在這裡喝過最有台灣味的飲料，是在這間洋化日式餐廳裡。

Some places you went with someone, and you'll never go back by yourself or anyone else. It's called memory locked down, in other term, secret places. It doesn't matter if the food or drinks is good or not, it's a place you hung out. 

Up until now, I haven't went back to this place yet. 

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90 Grant Avenue

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應該不只有我吧，有些地方只跟某些人去。不過，我往往是個想太多的人。

A continuous of homemade food, today me and my roommate made Chicken Donburi for dinner. I've been having this too many times that I have nothing special to tell. But one thing I wanna mention is, when life gives you shit, deal with it. K, bye.

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做飯速度越來越快了啊。

Being aboard makes you handy. I was never interested in cooking when I was at home, simply because the eating culture in Asia is way too convenient. I was very spoiled by the diversity and accessablility. However, ever since I moved here to the State, I somehow started liking to cook. To make my won food makes me content. Of course, the most important is, I can satisfy my crave of home food. 

First time trying The Grove with my besties turned out to be a great disappointment. Not that the food was bad--- actually, it was tasty--- but the fact that we encountered a very unpleasant person next table. She was making statement by asking her friend why "Asians" always take photos of our food before we eat it? "Just for a plate of food?" ---that's a quote straight from her mouth. That's racist. And She IS an Asian, FYI.  

Of course we were pissed off. We starting to take more photos for the sake of showing her the action. And then, like we always do, we started to have a logical discussion over this matter. But I was really upset about how disgusting people can be when they are being self-conscious. It's ok to disagree with what we do, but you don't have to put other people down in order to show you're special or higher than everybody else. 

Enough rant, I just wanted to say, I appreciate every meal I have. It is not merely a meal, it documents who I'm with and what happened. It's the same reason of sightseeing photos, and has deeper meaning  than your selfies on your iPhone. 

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690 Mission Street

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我必須回到這裡，把不好的際遇扭轉成美麗。

Frankly speaking, I don't consider myself an artiest creating art, 'cause everyone could be. I don't think doing art needs to be mention about, because art is in you. It is natural, art is everywhere. Cheesy, I know. 

Being a student from an Art School, I appreciate every single chances to go on locations. Besides the fact that I can shoot or see more, the main reason being, I can be exposed and immersed more. With or without my camera, it is aways a great chance forcing myself to be with "Art". Just to go out and see the world, is a practice of Art.  

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151 3rd Street

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能輕易把藝術感融近生活中的，才是真正的藝術家。我還在往那個方向努力。

Another gathering place for students around Sutter. You'll probably meet some of your friends every time you pass by here. The last day of Fashion and Beauty class ended a little bit rush and awkward; things happened as expected/unexpected at the same time, and a lot of times you choose not to care anymore. Today is the perfect day of doing it. So, there's no reason needed to order a lemon tart. Maybe two.

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896 Sutter Street

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不知道要到什麼時候，什麼樣的交情，才會有一群下課後一定會一起喝喝飲料吃吃東西、講講廢話的朋友？一個想點啤酒就點無須看人意願，想點檸檬塔就點的午後。

I wouldn't typically say a lot of Asian food here in the State are true to how it is in Asia, but when in Rome, do as the Romans do. I say the Dim Sum from The Big Lantern is the only place I would go for when craving some Americanized ones. Of course this is not at the same level of the real "Cantonese Yum Cha", but it is good enough to comfort the stomaches of Asian heritage. 

Ps, this is a instant version of my very own White on White Food Photography series ;)

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3170 16th Street

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我是個喜好很忠誠的人。喜歡吃得東西很固定，什麼樣的餐廳點什麼樣的料理。要吃港式點心就叫這裡送，雖然不完全道地，加上外送速度快，也是及格分數的。不在不適當的場合／環境做不恰當的要求，成熟就是適應力。（總之因為是喜歡的菜，所以都會一併吃進肚子裡的）

We were cleaning the house and I was craving something; something that I haven't had for a while and can totally fill me with quality and quantity. Of course it has to be korean BBQ. Having a extremely picky tongue makes me a harsh critic, especially at the types of food that I am familiar with. Korean food is getting prevalent everywhere. Luckily, here in San Francisco, I have plenty options to choose from and be upset at it. 

There are many motifs to judge a restaurant, food, service, space, atmosphere...etc. But the most importantly, the maintenance of all above. I can go on and on about it but here I'll spare you. Suffice to say, New Korean House has been on its game since the first time I visited, which was two years ago. Appetizers are still full on, meats are still fresh, and my cook is still skillful. :)

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1620 Post Street

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一間餐廳要是失去原有的水準，就不值得再拜訪，是我一慣的原則。不僅是飽足食慾，待人處事的原則更是要緊。也許用在餐廳評價上太過小題大作，但， 已經很普通的招待還能每況愈下，那我沒有必要浪費時間金錢和食慾。用餐的氛圍和服務，不應該是每間餐廳所著重的考量嗎？幸好我還有地方可以去。

Grabbing a meal together before classes is becoming a tradition of me and Paige. For her last day of class we managed sometime for a quick meal. Usually it happens like this: if you're students around the hood, you go to places that's not great, but it's a place to buy food. And that's it. Sutter pub is one of those gathering spots for us. Also, fish and chips or chicken stripes are something you'd just go for without thinking too much. One side note, I like the serving paper underneath. It just makes the food looked ten times yummier.

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700 Sutter Street 

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有些地方是屬於只要可以迅速買點東西充飢，食物普通，服務普通。和朋友一起也就還算得上會再光顧的店。食物怎麼樣倒也不是重點，重點是那天發生的事。千頭萬緒，我也不記得食物是什麼味道了。只是，廚師有沒有用心做菜，是嚐得出來的呀。

I was never a fan of deep dish pizza. I had a bad experience when I was in Chicago; having the greasy food as the first meal of the day, even though it was lunch time, still wasn't a very good idea. But today, in honor of the school peace out, we ordered the famous Chicago style in San Francisco, and I decided to give it another try. And no, it wasn't good. It's great.

I am always a royal thin crust lover, and am always on the hunt of the thinnest. The thick crust from Patxi's is absolutely a hands down, delicious piece of fine crust. It's not oily as thick crust would usually be yet not dry at all. And the flavors we have today are Spinich pesto and BBQ chicken. I am not a spicy girl, so i can't give critics on the BBQ chicken with jelapeño. However, as a pizza digger, I gave it a go and it was decent amount of spiciness which a non-spicy person can easily take. To sum up, dear deep dishes, you are now winning my heart back.

Special shout out to our friend Kaley. Thank you for introducing us this place. :)

It means peaches in Italian. 

These lovely guests that showed up at the last day of printing class. It was always emotional at the end of every semester. But these cute little macaron-like finger foods made by Marcello indeed surprised everybody and won some gasps. They are no doubt some cuties by the size, and the red liquor called alchermes from Italy adds the absolute attractions to it. I am gladly to say it's at the perfect level of sweetness even with a layer of guilty-pleasure named netella.  Thank you Marcello for the heart-warming gift. 

Special thanks to Marcello for the knowledge and terms to complete this post. :)

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最後一堂打印課，同學帶了一盤自己烘培的點心給大家。紅紅的小球夾了一層巧克力醬，在最後給了大家許多溫暖和喜悅。在這裡，與其說同學，不如說是戰友更來得貼切。我們看著彼此困鬥，看著彼此成長。像我後來對凱說的，「我很高興每次放假回來，都會再看見熟悉的面孔。」因為知道這些人沒有基於任何原因而選擇離開，是很珍貴的事。