This past weekend was one I’ve been looking forward to for a while. Joe and I planned a ski trip to Squaw Valley in Lake Tahoe. Our experience was a little different than normal due to COVID – you basically need to plan a lot more in advance (including reserving lift tickets online), which means … More Ski trip to Squaw Valley, Lake Tahoe + review of ski resorts during COVID
Last week marked the end of my 6-week visit to the east coast. It was bittersweet leaving my family – now that I live so far away, I always leave wishing I had more time. Even 6 weeks seemed too short and I already miss my family and comfort of my childhood home! But life … More It’s good to be back
Happy new year!! I think everyone enthusiastically joins with me in waving a huge fat GOODBYE to 2020. 😛 I spent new year’s eve with my family playing mahjong, watching a movie, and Facetiming Joe. It was perfection and I’m grateful my family was all together for the first NYE in many years. ❤ I … More 2020 reflection: things I was grateful for
I hope everyone is staying safe! Last week was super low key as my main goal was not getting sick. Several of my girlfriends have been trickling home for the holidays, and so I had a few dinners here and there to say goodbye for the rest of the year. Joe and I did get … More Outdoor time and craft beer in Pacifica
Following our adventure in Joshua Tree National Park, Joe and I drove to LA to spend the remainder of our time off. We were excited to see civilization again and feel the warm sun-rays following our time in the cold desert of Joshua Tree. Full disclosure, we ended up leaving LA a few days earlier … More Laid back trip to Los Angeles
Hello hello! Joe and I are back from Joshua Tree National Park where we enjoyed intriguing desert landscapes while plunging into the cold winter. It was our first time at the park and definitely a contrast to the usual lush & coastal scenery in SF. Get ready for lots of photos 🙂 Day 1: Drive … More Desert & winter vibes at Joshua Tree National Park
This past weekend, I organized a group trip to Clearlake, a sleepy lake town 2 hours north of SF. I found this spot by literally by looking at a map – I didn’t know anything about it before and thought it was a bit of a long shot to invite 8 friends to a random … More Group trip to Clearlake, CA: underrated sleepy lake town
Hey friends! It’s been BEAU-TI-FUL here in San Francisco lately, which meant lots of time in the sun last week. I have lots of fun things to share so let’s dive right in: Friday: Team Picnic at Golden Gate Park After work on Friday, I organized a picnic for my team at work at Golden … More Beach day in Pacifica + outdoor event with deep house and tacos + feeling excited again
Things have been pretty quiet around here lately, but Joe and I got out for one fun activity last weekend that filled my adventure craving. I was inspired by my recent day trip to Bass Lake with Rachel, and so Joe and I decided to do our own day trip across the Golden Gate bridge. … More Day trip to Sonoma Coast State Park + Bodega Bay
Growing up in upstate New York, fall was always my favorite season. I loved the crisp morning air and rituals like apple picking and raking leaves. Yet since moving to SF, I quickly learned that it oddly gets more summery than ever starting in October, aka SF’s “delayed summer”. While I miss the traditional fall, … More Day trip to Bass Lake and Bolinas + girl time in the Mission + falling in love with California again
I Run Like A Girl 