Ione mou

I'm Adrian (chef, food journalist, 32), I'm married to Matt (composer for modern dance and creator of beautiful things). We met while living in Brooklyn (at a rooftop BBQ, we're effortlessly hip) and currently reside in San Jose, CA! We have been calling each other Mama Bear and Papa Bear for almost as long as we've been together (sickening, I know), but now we're a real Mama and Papa. Our daughter Ione (pronounced ee-OH-nee) was born on May 6, 2013!

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Lena Waithe photographed by Annie Leibovitz for Vanity Fair Magazine

[weareadvocates]

LOVE

[ione-mou]

Love her.

[ione-mou]

Between our own yard + neighbors we don’t have to buy lemons, limes, oranges, olives, kumquats, cherry tomatoes, rosemary, persimmons, pomegranates, or figs. Not a bad life.

[dailyjackiechan]

You have been visited by the Chan of wealth, reblog this and you will have money come to you!

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I REBLOGGED THIS YESTERDAY AND LIKE 2 HOURS LATER THE WALLET I HAD LOST 6 HOURS AWAY FROM HOME THAT HAD MY DEBIT CARD AND LIKE 80 DOLLARS IN CASH WAS DELIVERED TO MY HOUSE WITH NO RETURN ADDRESS I CANT HELP BUT THINK IT WAS JACKIE CHAN WHO SENT IT GOD BLESS YOU JACKIE CHAN

[seej500]

Last time I did this it was payday so duh. Let’s see what you’ve got this time, Chan.

[seej500]

Er, actually, about a minute after I hit reblog I got some very important (and positive) money-related news out of the blue. The system works, guys.

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THIS WORKS!!

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Doesn’t hurt to try 💕

[ione-mou]

Gotta respect the Chan of wealth.

[ione-mou]

Happy St Patrick’s day from the Irish mermaid! 💚☘️🍀 🇮🇪 🧜‍♀️ 🍀☘️💚 (at Downtown San Jose)

[ione-mou]

My High School Photography teacher sought me out on Facebook with the sole purpose of asking if I’d like to participate in a Michael Jackson themed flash mob because he remembered how much I like MJ.

HE WAS MY TEACHER 20 YEARS AGO!

[ione-mou]

Every year a little faster thanks to my little coach and @orangetheorydtsj @orangetheoryrosegarden for kicking my butt every morning! #408k (at The San Jose 408k)

[strandbooks]

📣Roll call📣: Virginia Woolf💐, Margaret Atwood🥀, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie🌞, Rupi Kaur🌻, Michelle Obama💪🏾, Octavia Butler⏰, Rebecca Solnit🗣🚫, Patti Smith🎸, Angie Thomas💜, JK Rowling⚡️and *all of the other incredible women who inspire us every day*👩🏾‍🏫👩🏻‍🎓👩🏼‍⚕️👩🏾‍🌾👩🏼‍🏭👩‍🎨We’re thrilled to be celebrating YOU this Women’s History Month🧙‍♀️ #womenshistorymonth #womeninliterature #femalewriters #bossladies #virginiawoolf (at Strand Book Store)

[househunting]

€695,000/4 br

Santorini, Greece

[ione-mou]

This is what I need.

[profeminist]

32 Incredible TED Talks by Black Women that Will Inspire You

Need some inspiration? Watch these TED Talks from 32 phenomenal Black women.

“With the driving theme of “ideas worth spreading,” TED Talks have become a widely known online media platform. With the goal of having leaders from different backgrounds and fields share their stories, experiences, and thoughts on a wide range of topics, TED Talks are equal parts entertaining, educational, and inspiring. From doctors, poets, scientists, actors, entrepreneurs, activists, novelists, and everything in-between, there have been a large number of influential Black women to present TED and TEDx Talks in recent years on diverse and rich ideas. Here are 32 TED talks by Black women to get you motivated, no matter what field you are in or where your interests may lie. Everyone and anyone can take something away from these women’s powerful and moving presentations.”

See the full list here

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In need of some inspiration this weekend? We’ve got you covered.

[ione-mou]

at Jelly Belly Candy Company

[ione-mou]

“Mama, put your hand like this and pretend the sky is interesting.” The little photographer gets good results! (at Downtown San Jose)

[ione-mou]

If you’re a fan of Antiques Roadshow—even if you’re not— watch tonight’s episode! Matt’s Mom will be on showing his Great Aunt Pearl’s items from the air force space program. 🚀🛰

[little-miss-tragedy]

Note to self: every time you were convinced you couldn’t go on, you did.

(107/365) by (DS)

[ione-mou]

I don’t think I love anything more than giving gifts.

[ione-mou]

Part of the Winnie Mae was found in the basement of our house! #firstsoloflightaroundtheworld (at National Air and Space Museum, Smithsonian Institution)

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Steven Yeun ©Ssam Kim // Glass Men

[ione-mou]

The question is whether I get Matt to start dressing like this by gradually sneaking one or two things into his closet, or just replace his entire wardrobe overnight? 🤔

[yourbigsisnissi]

Before you get mad at your partner for not doing what you expect them to do, Stop and ask yourself “have I ever communicated to them that I have this expectation?” If you have not, it’s unfair to expect them to read your mind.

So many arguments are saved by just opening your mouth and saying “hey hun, in the future can you….” Whether its articulating how you like to be loved, supported, or communicated with, you have to open your mouth. Your soul mate (IMO) isn’t the person that just always knows what you need when you need it without you telling them. Your soul mate is the person who hears your needs and thinks “I have no problem doing that because I love this person with my whole heart”

So check your attitude and open your mouth. Closed mouths don’t get fed.

[ione-mou]

Need this.