I look back on last week fondly, and a big reason was the non-stop sun in San Francisco. We were in a foggy spell for (what felt like) an eternity, so a sunny week plus the longer days definitely contributed to my mood boost last week. According to my Apple Health app, my daily steps … More Exploring the Sunset + triple gardens + Union Street Festival
This past weekend was Memorial Day, so it was hellooo 3-day weekend! I was very excited for an extra day off – between moving across the country, starting my new job, and a spontaneous visit to New York, a long weekend was just what I needed. Joe and I didn’t make travel plans for MDW … More Memorial Day Weekend 2023: Staycation in San Francisco
Hey friends! After our short vacation in Maui, the past week was filled with a lot of relaxation and recovery. I felt like I was moving nonstop since returning from Asia, and last week was the first time I was truly able to relax. Joe and I did get out for a couple of activities. … More Random snippets of our week + movie date night + gardens galore + first time relaxing
Hi friends! It’s been two weeks since my last post and things have been pretty calm around here. Days have been filled with work, catching up with friends, and enjoying the rare sun and warmth in San Francisco. We are in the thick of SF’s indian summer, which meant the last two weeks have been … More Lots of outdoors time + injury update
Hey everyone! It’s so nice to be blogging again. I took a week off last week since I was recovering from my wisdom teeth removal surgery. Unfortunately the recovery process has been pretty difficult to be honest. Recovery has been more than just my mouth as it feels like my whole body is involved! I … More Wisdom teeth recovery + new roommate + Goldfish concert
Thank god it’s Monday (said no one ever!). Jokes aside, entering this week feels more optimistic as Memorial Day is next weekend and there’s always that anticipation before a long weekend. 🙂 It’s been two weeks since returning from Hawaii, and overall it’s been pretty low key here. The first week back was mostly filled … More Joe’s birthday party and garden debut
Hey you guys! Things have been pretty tame around here. I skipped last week’s post because there honestly wasn’t much going on, but after racking up a few updates I’m excited to be connect with you all again! Last week I went on my first run in TWO MONTHS. That was my longest break from … More Liberated! + first run nerves + korean bbq celebration + peaceful garden time
The highlight of last week was a gorgeous 3-day stretch when the weather was in the 70s! These days are rare in SF and let me tell you, a 10-degree difference makes the vibe feel like winter versus summer. It felt like the whole city was out-and-about, and I kept telling Joe we NEEDED to … More Dinner with the Haight crew + Marin hike + never-ending plant loop + decorating my kitchen + reflection on fitness during COVID
I have a different topic for this post in addition to my usual weekly recap below. I’ve been blogging once a week for almost 5 years, and I thought it would fun to share how I think through and write my blog posts for those who are curious. 🙂 How I write a blog post … More How I write a blog post + wine night with girlfriends + cat bonding in Joe’s garden + creeping on neighbors
Last week was the closest I’ve felt to normalcy yet, and a big part was due to a jam-packed weekend of festivities. During COVID, I’d be lucky to get out for something just once in a week, but last weekend was one of those with back-to-back events that reminded me of life before COVID. Overall, … More Hip hop dance class + birthday picnic + saying goodbye + bringing back Burner parties + slight return to normalcy
I Run Like A Girl 