Hey there friends. I hope everyone is staying safe and sane during this COVID-19 outbreak. For obvious reasons, I haven’t done many fun things lately since my days have been mostly filled with staying at home. The outbreak has changed everyday life here in SF in a matter of days. Our city has officially mandated … More Daily life during an outbreak
And just like that, another week passes and it’s Monday again! Last week was one of those weeks that felt like a month crammed into 7 days. The main reason was because I went to D.C. for work. I’ve been going to the east coast every month for a whole year now so it’s become … More Apartment makeover + dancing date night + our new regular thing
Hey friends! After taking a few days off from work last week (see my last reflection post), things calmed down a bit and I felt motivated to hit the ground running this week. My spirits were much higher and days flew by in a blink of an eye! By the weekend, I was ready to … More Joe’s Texas bbq housewarming + spa day in Noe Valley + SF zoo
Last week definitely had its ups and downs. The ups was centered around Valentines Day as Joe and I spent the whole weekend together doing what we do best: spending as much time as possible outdoors. The whole weekend felt like one continuous Valentines date and I left it feeling so rejuvenated. The lows of … More Outdoorsy Valentine’s Day weekend in SF + reflection on finding balance with work
As you can tell from the title, last weekend was a packed one! I had a rough week at work and was definitely excited to spend the weekend surrounded by loved ones and filled with distractions. Joe and I had several things planned but we also kept it open for relaxation and spontaneity… 🙂 Friday: … More Indie concert night + sunny afternoon at Dolores Park + celebration steak dinner + Superbowl party in Atherton
Happy Chinese New Year!! I am missing my family on this special holiday, and send my love to those who cannot see their family due to this terrible virus. After Mexico, getting back into work and “real life” wasn’t too difficult since we were only gone for 5 days. And yet…on Friday, a nasty fever … More Underrated East bay hike + Girl’s night reunion at Matt’s birthday
It’s SO good to be back in SF! As much as I loved being on the east coast for its holiday vibes, I’m so so happy to be back in my routine in SF – one week back and I’m feeling like my motivated self again. ❤ The highlight of being back was reuniting with … More Refreshing start to 2020 + SF hikes and neighborhood exploring
Hey blog!! It’s been a while since catching up here. You know it’s time to blog when Ben texts “are you okay? Haven’t read a blog post in 2 weeks,” ha. Since coming back from Kenya, life in SF has been pretty busy! The past 2 weeks were filled with adjusting back from traveling, holiday … More Holiday blur and festivities in SF
Last weekend was basically pure happiness. Joe and I wanted to do something special together before my 2-week solo trip to Kenya (leaving this Friday!), and so we somewhat spontaneously booked a weekend trip to Mendocino, a small coastal town 4 hours north of SF. We ended up having the most relaxing, refreshing few days … More Cozy, outdoorsy weekend getaway in Mendocino, CA
Last week was one of those weeks that felt like a whole month jammed into 7 days. A big part was because of my work trip to D.C., which has become like monthly clock-work. Despite D.C. being my second home at this point, it’s still a huge task to go across the country and back … More Surfing in Pacific + open mic comedy night + suburban Sunday + sunset at Fort Funston
I Run Like A Girl 