#753: Camp In Santa Barbara
My photographer friend Diana and I decided to go camping last weekend in Santa Barbara. Little did we know how windy, muddy and cold it would be. Yet despite our lack of sleep, our adventures made up for it.
#750: Stand on Top of Torrey Pines.
Do you know where one of the best spots is to watch a San Diego sunset? It’s a tough call–there’s so many in this city–but I know one. It’s on top of Torrey Pines State Reserve in San Diego, CA.
#736: Dog-Sit in San Francisco.
I don’t get enough attention. EVER. Play with me. Please!
#734: Meet a Famous Designer.
She was just as divine as I imagined. And her vine-covered, cottage-esque chateau was too.…
#733: Hi-Rise View of Petco Park.
Aunt Mollie and Uncle Ray were in town last week visiting their old stomping grounds…
#731: Explore Cabrillo Nat. Monument.
When I say we explored San Diego’s Cabrillo National Monument, I don’t mean for fun.…
#729: Drive Up CA’s Coastal Route.
It’s America’s most popular roadtrip for a reason. Many a honeymoon has been spent, a…
#723: Run Along San Diego Bay.
I don’t really go to Church. I pray when I run. And tonight the Sun…
#721: Hike A Snake-Infested Reserve.
Friend Megan and I finally caught up after weeks of missing each other. She suggested…
#715: Grow A Mini Succulent.
These succulents are brave little guys, but I think they can survive a summer in…
#708: See the Iconic Hollywood Sign.
Hey, Hollywood! What’s your dream?
#707: Trek To the Griffith Observatory.
After leaving the LACMA earlier this morning in Los Angeles, friend Dennis and I headed…
#696: Visit The Venice of CA.
Hidden gem in Venice Beach, CA. I never knew these charming quiet canals were nestled…
#695: Stand on Mount Soledad.
What makes any Monday a little better? A breath of fresh air and skyline views on top…
#694: Largest Nude Beach in the US.
Nice hike! Glorious beauty! Hang gliders overhead! Oh… and some serious bare butt surprises!
#693: Easter Sunday at Scripps Pier.
Being Easter Sunday, my favorite holiday, I wanted to spend it out side burying easter…
#680: Spend Valentine’s Day With Mom.
What’s the best gift to give Mom on Mother’s Day? Not roses. Or chocolate. Orrrr…
#678: Dip Your Toes in the Pacific.
What’s better than watching a San Diego sunset? Watching a San Diego sunset right on the…
#677: Run Along Torrey Pines Beach.
Bucket list item complete: I traversed the rocky plain of Torrey Pines State Beach without…
#676: Hike Torrey Pines State Park.
Livin’ on the edge. Literally.
#673: Play Tour Guide in San Diego.
Any San Diego local will nonchalantly tell you there is more to this town than just sunshine, beaches…
#672: Smell the Stink of La Jolla Cove.
With its gorgeous bluffs and shimmering waters, one would think La Jolla Cove –– the…
#669: Visit the Nation’s Best: San Diego Zoo.
Though expensive, the trip was worth every penny of my $90 ticket, every animal sighting (GIRAFFES,…
#668: End Your 30th With a Sunset.
Ahh bring me that horizon!
#665: Visit The Mysterious Victoria Beach.
Holy shipwreck, what IS that thing?? A pirate tower? Yep, it actually is. Known to some Laguna…
#664: Run The One Thousand Steps Beach.
Eat your heart out, stair master. Today I got double my exercise’s worth and not…
#643: A Charleston Waterfront Wedding.
The BIG day we’ve all been waiting for is finally here! My cousin got married…
#Get High On the Pacific Coast Highway, Hike and Drive The Big Sur.
The Golden State holds just about any challenge you could ask for –– waves to…
# Wear at least three layers at all times. And own just one wardrobe.
Living in San Francisco means… Never leaving the house with layers. Owning lots of hoodies,…
# Drink the holy trinity of California culture: Wine.
Take a seat at any table in California and almost without exception or expectation, you will face…
# Explore the San Francisco Bay Trail.
One trail. Two very different views. My view last year was a trail squeezed in…
# Go on a Crazy, Fun, Whirl-Wind Summer Date.
There are dates (the kind you laugh about over cocktails) and then there are dates…
# Lay Under A Giant California Redwood Tree.
Laying under the world’s tallest tree, the California Redwood, is eye-opening, breathtaking and thought-provoking. Here,…
#Off-Road on Mt. Tam, Run a Race Up The Mountain.
It’s a week after the 10K Table Rock Trail Run at Mt. Tamalpais, and my legs still…
#113: Experience Two SF Hallmarks: Dogs & Fog.
I read recently in my newly favorite urban newspaper, The Bold Italic, that cities are like an onion or…
#112: Lay Out In Golden Gate Park.
A whole Saturday, not wasted. Happiness. 🙂
#107: Walk All 51 Piers Of Fisherman’s Wharf.
Well, I walked all the ODD numbered piers from 1 to 51 at least. This quest all started thanks to…
#102: San Francisco’s Crookedest Street, Lombard Street.
At the ripe, old age of 27, I discovered calves that I didn’t know existed. My…
#101: Run Early Along The Embarcadero.
Nothing like an early morning run to get the blood pumping! But don’t make the…
#89: X-MAS Tree Lighting In Portland.
Oh Christmas tree, oh Christmas tree!
#79: Live Only In Bridge Cities.
I’ve just discovered, I’ve only ever lived in bridge cities. Cities by the coast, hugging a shoreline,…
#75: Hang Ten At The Santa Cruz Surf Museum.
In my next life –– the one after world traveler –– I want to be…
#66: Bruise Your Ribs Before A Half-Marathon.
One could only imagine the sheer, agonizing pain of bruising a couple ribs. It hurts…
#64: Run The Stanford Dish.
Feeling a little like Forrest Gump in this quick snapshot, yet still ran my little heart out nonetheless. The…