I never understood people who stressed about squeezing in workouts while on vacation. I don't know if it's a good or bad thing, but you can tell I'm on vacation when my step count starts to go off the charts. I can't seem to stop myself from accidentally walking 5k's every day I'm in a... Continue Reading →
Things I do for self-care
While I'm a fan of YOLO, treat yo'self days, self-care doesn't have to cost a lot. Here are some of my favorite, economically sustainable self-care stuff: Korean Sheet Masks: Great for your skin and for scaring your neighbors. Journaling: Get it all out there without judgement. Sometimes processing things through writing can help me see... Continue Reading →
Things that stress me out about travel
Contrary to what Instagram pictures of thatched roof bungalows perched over shimmering turquoise water would have us believe, travel, of course, is rarely always perfect. Here's a few things that stress me out about travel: Prevalence of Bathrooms: Is there a bathroom? Is it clean? Is there going to be a bathroom at the next... Continue Reading →
Things I love about Monterey
When I was young, my family used to take trips down to Monterey. I remember walking along Cannery Row, coveting dolphin stuffed animals in the aquarium gift shop, and buying a novelty "I heart Monterey" sweatshirt because I was not prepared for the cold. It's been years since I visited, but I've always had warm... Continue Reading →
Portland: Where it always rains and no one carries an umbrella
A week or so ago, we took a weekend trip to Portland. With the unseasonably warm weather in Sacramento, it felt a little bit like chasing fall. I felt a special kind of excitement as I gathered up my scarves, pea coat, and my grey woolly socks. Here were a few highlights from our trip:... Continue Reading →