watch the whole video.
KONY 2012
watch the whole video.
deep fried balls of heaven
that’s right, deep fried balls (Mac and cheese with ham balls) of heaven. A special treat after a long day.
geographer
B and I went to see one of my favorite local bands last Saturday, Geographer. They were amazing, of course. Check them out here. They are amazeballs. Seriously. And watch this video below. You will fall in love, I guarantee it.
I was having a wardrobe emergency trying to get ready for this show. I swear, even with my exploding closet, I had nothing to wear. So I busted out the fail safe backups: stripes, red lips and black skinny pants. B took my photos, and we ran to the bus stop. We missed the bus by half a block. fail. If there is one thing I learned growing up in San Francisco is never run for the bus. You will almost always miss it, you’ll be even angrier for running late, you will end up a sweaty mess and you’ll look like that guy running for the bus and missing it. Never again, I should have known better as a native San Franciscan.
an homage to asianposes.com
Have I mentioned how much I love Geographer yet? Check this one out too, you will pee your pants from having your mind blown.
necklace: ach ach liebling (dead etsy shop, but I loved her jewelry) – jacket, last seen here: UO – hoodie: american apparel – tank: target – pants, last seen here: j.crew – bag: F21 – shoes: Anthropologie
quick friday
Today pulled a fast one. Assembly days tend to make everything go much faster. Classes are slightly shorter, the school day is broken up with a super awesome cultural show right before lunch time, and the kids are pumped for the weekend. Today was the Polynesian Club’s chance to perform. We saw hula dances and the boys did a haka. I just watched and clapped. =)
scarf: from Thailand – top: cotton on – skirt: J.Crew – tights: H&M – boots: DV by Dolce Vita – barcelet: gift from my popo (grandmother) from when I was a kid – classroom: Ms. Timerman’s
“No offense Ms. Schenck, but you kinda look like a nurse.”
I’ve had this white dress for over a year and today was only the second time I’ve worn it. It’s been living unworn in my closet this whole time. I stare at it every once in a while, but that was about it until I saw this post by Cheetah is the New Black. I was inspired to pull it out and try something similar. I love the dress, but it’s white. That means I’m just asking for a big red stain. 
Which was exactly what happened today at lunch. I grabbed a sponge that is normally used for dissecting kits and trays, splashed some soap on it and managed to scrub the heck out of the stain. Semi success, enough to keep it still looking like a ‘nurse dress’ (Thanks, kid in 6th period, for that comment. Nothing wrong with looking like a nurse!)
Teachers have outside lives too that we have to remember to nurture. So this evening was pizza catch up night with Zhaoeezy (Ann). She was my photog and my comic relief for the night. Not to mention friend and pizza chef. Thanks Ann!
scarf: gift from Aimee, F21 – cardigan: hella old from Therapy in SF – belt and tights: J. Crew – dress and raincoat: Anthropoligie – boots: steve madden -tote: gift from my sis, Marc by Marc Jacobs
brownies
First thing in the morning: Teen – “Ms. Schenck, do you have brownies for us today?” Me – “Uhhh, no, why?” Teen – “Because you look like one! Hahahaha”
Kids. They think they are so funny. Today was the start of our Mental Health unit in Health class. I usually start it off with a 5 min interview where the class can ask me any question they want with the caveat that I can abstain from answering anything I want. 2nd period just wanted to know if I’ve done drugs and/or smoke weed (abstained). 4th period wanted to know about my sex life (abstained) and if I would date Mr. Won (we’re both taken). 6th period wanted to know how I was in high school (awkward and unsure of myself). All periods asked me if I wanted to get married eventually and have kids. Two best questions I got today was, “What do you like about teaching science?” and “Who inspires you?” I like seeing how science can empower people to make better choices for themselves and I love seeing students make sense of their own experiences using principles they learned in science class. My students inspire me, as well as a large assortment of people both in and out of education. Brownies inspire me, and there were brownies waiting for me at home this evening, baked by my neighbor. =)
glasses: Warby Parker – necklace: Flea Market Girl – cardigan: J.Crew – Dress: UO – belt: H&M – leggings: Target – boots: ZiGiny – classroom: Ms. Hsu’s
sunday strolls
It was freezing today by SF standards. 48 degrees! B and I decided to take a sunday stroll so we walked 7.73 miles today. We walked from his apartment to the Marina and back, stopping for shopping at Lululemon (B bought lounge pants that are actually long enough for his gangly manly legs), Urban Outfitters (still going with the 30% off sales!) and dinner at Umami Burger. I’ve been dying to try this place ever since they opened up here in SF (there is one in LA too I think). Look at the brown sugar on the sweet potato fries!!!
B and I had fun playing with new found features on my camera while we waited for food.
It was sooo cold. I’m glad I got to put the spoils of my last shopping trip to good use.
beanie and sunnies: F21 – sweater: UO men’s dept. – puffy vest and bag: J.Crew – jeans: Uniqlo – shoes: minetonka via UO
Crowns, crumpets and Jason.
One thing I dislike about being a responsible adult is scheduling. It evolved slowly. double bookings here and there, missed deadlines occasionally. Then it started snowballing and I realized I had to start scheduling everything. What’s even harder than maintaining my own schedule is trying to match it with two other schedules, Devon’s and Marisa’s. We manage to do it though, averaging one chick date a month.
This month, our chick date was for afternoon tea at Crown and Crumpet. Super cute, super girlie and just the thing to revive me from last night’s Glass Candy show. Tea, scones, crumpets, and sandwiches with no crusts really does wonders. We got temporary tattoos with our tea. =)
I lucked out and scored a Jason Wu for Target dress last week. It must have been a return because the day it debuted, both SF area Targets sold out. I saw it randomly when I stopped in for nail polish and promptly snatched it up. This also meant I had to give myself a matching manicure. The pink dress was perfect for tea and a sunny brisk SF day.
the chicks, Devon and Marisa.
<– weird stretched arm self shot trying to get in my earrings.
dress: Jason Wu for Target – cardigan, bag and tights: J.Crew – booties: Steve Madden – earrings: gift from B’s mum – sunnies: old Anthropologie
blown away
My friend Ann Zhao (and my former Bio teacher in crime) linked to this video today on FB. I watched it and am blown away. It’s been 20 min and my mind is still currently blown. This talk puts words to how I feel about teaching urban youth. It’s grounding.
Teachers Have Lives Too! 