Travel, Stories, Lists, Doodles
The first time I went to Philadelphia, I didn't have such a great impression. Maybe it was the 90% humidity or the way the roaches emerged at night and scuttled across the sidewalk. However, last weekend, we were in Philly again for a friend's wedding and despite a little rain, we had a really fun... Continue Reading →
One thing I miss about Japan and Korea is the cafe culture. It's not just about the drink but about creating the perfect space for people to gather and enjoy their coffee and cakes. One place in San Diego that has the ambiance as well as tasty food/drinks is Holy Matcha. My friend introduced me... Continue Reading →
A couple weekends ago, I got the chance to visit the Color Factory in San Francisco. The Color Factory is a pop-up installation, created by a team of artists in a brightly striped building near Union Square. If you're in the area or are planning a trip to the Bay, the Color Factory is a... Continue Reading →
If you’re near the Bay Area and are a human being who enjoys art, please run, don’t walk to the SF MOMA and check out Ragnar Kjartansson's “The Visitors," which will be on display until the end of December. This past weekend, my sister and I had the fortune of stumbling upon this exhibit. After... Continue Reading →
Sometimes, I feel like my interests are diametrically opposed. I love to travel and explore new places. But I also love home. Although I love to adventure, I don’t like to be gone for too long because it makes me feel untethered and unsettled. I lived abroad for a summer in College, where I was... Continue Reading →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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