On The Bright Side

True convenience

sushibananas — Sun, 20 May 2012 03:43:00 +0000

While on the phone today, I was speaking with my friend about utility bills and the process for payment. I was reminded that in Japan, you could take all of your utility bills to the local convenience store and pay them [...]

Experience

sushibananas — Sun, 20 May 2012 02:50:14 +0000

I posted this quote on the On The Bright Side Facebook Page earlier today. Since it received lots of likes and comments, I thought I would share this here too.

USE YOUR EXPERIENCE – In a world obsessed with youth, [...]

Driving in L.A.

sushibananas — Sat, 05 May 2012 16:17:32 +0000

Recently, I’ve made a few trips up to Los Angeles to meet with clients and prospects and do some Beaming Bohemian business. You may remember that I lived in L.A. for five years before I moved to Japan in July of [...]

Father’s Office means business

sushibananas — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 13:28:28 +0000

When I’m in L.A. for business, I do my best to squeeze in a few social visits. Last night, I enjoyed the chance to catch up with my friend Tony. We were both at a loss of where to go. We [...]

Name Your Restaurant!

sushibananas — Thu, 05 Apr 2012 03:06:19 +0000

It’s been just over a year since I’ve been back in San Diego. I have to admit, I am still getting familiar with the lay of the land. Just tonight, someone asked me about my favorite sushi place. Rightly so… you [...]

I’m 42

sushibananas — Tue, 13 Mar 2012 15:01:10 +0000

Today is my 42nd birthday. My birthday falls in the same week as my brother and father. Mine is the 13th, Kevin’s birthday is on the 15th and Dad’s birthday is on St. Patrick’s Day. Growing up, we would have a [...]

Have I? Have you?

sushibananas — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 20:46:58 +0000

Lately I’ve been reading the online magazine Inc. which is geared toward small business owners and entrepreneurs. I’m loving the tips and advice and chance to learn from others’ experiences. Today I found this fabulous article which really hit home. It [...]

Rise & Shine!

sushibananas — Sun, 15 Jan 2012 05:08:54 +0000

Whew! I finally landed on my personal theme for 2012. It took me a little longer than normal to find the right slogan/phrase/theme. I suppose, that’s because this year, it has to align with both my personal and business goals, seeing [...]

Happy Holidays!

sushibananas — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 20:52:04 +0000

Wishing all of you a wonderful holiday season and merry celebrations. As I was going through some of my boxes a few weekends ago (I still have not unpacked them all!), I came across some old cookbooks and Food & Wine [...]

Fostering Furballs

sushibananas — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 00:51:35 +0000

When I was a little girl, and old enough to walk home from school by myself or with my neighbor (remember those days?), I made sure to pass this one, white house. On the porch would sit an older woman and [...]