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May 1, 2017

#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.

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July 25, 2016

#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.

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May 6, 2016

#736: Dog-Sit in San Francisco.

I don’t get enough attention. EVER. Play with me. Please!

May 4, 2016

#734: Meet a Famous Designer.

She was just as divine as I imagined. And her vine-covered, cottage-esque chateau was too.…

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May 1, 2016

#733: Hi-Rise View of Petco Park.

Aunt Mollie and Uncle Ray were in town last week visiting their old stomping grounds…

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April 30, 2016

#731: Explore Cabrillo Nat. Monument.

When I say we explored San Diego’s Cabrillo National Monument, I don’t mean for fun.…

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April 29, 2016

#729: Drive Up CA’s Coastal Route.

It’s America’s most popular roadtrip for a reason. Many a honeymoon has been spent, a…

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April 25, 2016

#723: Run Along San Diego Bay.

I don’t really go to Church. I pray when I run. And tonight the Sun…

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April 23, 2016

#721: Hike A Snake-Infested Reserve.

Friend Megan and I finally caught up after weeks of missing each other. She suggested…

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April 10, 2016

#715: Grow A Mini Succulent.

These succulents are brave little guys, but I think they can survive a summer in…

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April 3, 2016

#708: See the Iconic Hollywood Sign.

Hey, Hollywood! What’s your dream?

April 3, 2016

#707: Trek To the Griffith Observatory.

After leaving the LACMA earlier this morning in Los Angeles, friend Dennis and I headed…

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April 2, 2016

#697: Muscle Down Venice Boardwalk.

April 2, 2016

#696: Visit The Venice of CA.

Hidden gem in Venice Beach, CA. I never knew these charming quiet canals were nestled…

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March 28, 2016

#695: Stand on Mount Soledad.

What makes any Monday a little better? A breath of fresh air and skyline views on top…

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March 27, 2016

#694: Largest Nude Beach in the US.

Nice hike! Glorious beauty! Hang gliders overhead! Oh… and some serious bare butt surprises! 

March 27, 2016

#693: Easter Sunday at Scripps Pier.

Being Easter Sunday, my favorite holiday, I wanted to spend it out side burying easter…

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March 21, 2016

#690: Balboa Park Japanese Garden.

February 14, 2016

#680: Spend Valentine’s Day With Mom.

What’s the best gift to give Mom on Mother’s Day? Not roses. Or chocolate. Orrrr…

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February 13, 2016

#678: Dip Your Toes in the Pacific.

What’s better than watching a San Diego sunset? Watching a San Diego sunset right on the…

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February 12, 2016

#677: Run Along Torrey Pines Beach.

Bucket list item complete: I traversed the rocky plain of Torrey Pines State Beach without…

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February 12, 2016

#676: Hike Torrey Pines State Park.

Livin’ on the edge. Literally. 

February 10, 2016

#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…

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February 9, 2016

#672: Smell the Stink of La Jolla Cove.

With its gorgeous bluffs and shimmering waters, one would think La Jolla Cove –– the…

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January 23, 2016

#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,…

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January 21, 2016

#668: End Your 30th With a Sunset.

Ahh bring me that horizon!

January 16, 2016

#665: Visit The Mysterious Victoria Beach.

Holy shipwreck, what IS that thing?? A pirate tower? Yep, it actually is. Known to some Laguna…

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January 16, 2016

#664: Run The One Thousand Steps Beach.

Eat your heart out, stair master. Today I got double my exercise’s worth and not…

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January 7, 2016

#663: Play Frisbee in Waterfront Park.

  

December 28, 2015

#660: Spot Your First Winter Halo.

November 28, 2015

#643: A Charleston Waterfront Wedding.

The BIG day we’ve all been waiting for is finally here! My cousin got married…

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August 26, 2015

#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…

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December 29, 2014

# 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,…

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December 29, 2014

# 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…

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September 1, 2014

#89: See the Entire City from the Marin Headlands.

        

August 14, 2014

# Explore the San Francisco Bay Trail.

One trail. Two very different views. My view last year was a trail squeezed in…

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August 13, 2014

# Go on a Crazy, Fun, Whirl-Wind Summer Date.

There are dates (the kind you laugh about over cocktails) and then there are dates…

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July 31, 2014

# 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,…

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July 27, 2014

#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…

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February 1, 2014

#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…

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January 30, 2014

#112: Lay Out In Golden Gate Park.

A whole Saturday, not wasted. Happiness. 🙂

January 24, 2014

#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…

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January 9, 2014

#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…

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January 7, 2014

#101: Run Early Along The Embarcadero.

Nothing like an early morning run to get the blood pumping! But don’t make the…

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November 27, 2013

#89: X-MAS Tree Lighting In Portland.

Oh Christmas tree, oh Christmas tree!

November 11, 2013

#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,…

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November 4, 2013

#76: The Surf Town Of Santa Cruz.

November 4, 2013

#75: Hang Ten At The Santa Cruz Surf Museum.

In my next life –– the one after world traveler –– I want to be…

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September 30, 2013

#66: Bruise Your Ribs Before A Half-Marathon.

One could only imagine the sheer, agonizing pain of bruising a couple ribs. It hurts…

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September 24, 2013

#64: Run The Stanford Dish.

Feeling a little like Forrest Gump in this quick snapshot, yet still ran my little heart out nonetheless. The…

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