#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…
#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…