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Category: California

Posted on April 16, 2015September 30, 2016

Life’s short, eat cookies

If you’re looking for a California native who regularly visits Los Angeles to surf and actually says “Cali,” it’s going to take time. But go ahead and still try. While you’re looking, though, and exploring the great state, I hope you stop along the central coast. Or stop to stay for a small holiday, because … Continue reading Life’s short, eat cookies

Posted on March 19, 2015September 30, 2016

GoCard travel card

I’m always looking for the best bang for my buck. Sometimes I decide it’s not spending much money, but spending time walking, talking, and popping in-and-out of coffee shops. Other times I say “hey, this may be the only time I’m here. Let’s see what all I can do.” For those of you who are traveling … Continue reading GoCard travel card

Posted on August 5, 2014September 30, 2016

Tranquility lives on quiet bank in Yosemite

In honor of Yosemite National Park’s 150th anniversary, I want to share my favorite, most peaceful spot in the tourist-run valley for anyone visiting this summer. As many times as I’ve been to Yosemite valley to hike trials and gawk at the massive water falls (when they had water in them), one of my favorite places is … Continue reading Tranquility lives on quiet bank in Yosemite

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First climbing trip in the books! Special thanks to my pals for organizing the trip and accommodating my newbieness 💕
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