Graffiti Quest – Clarion Alley, SF
Every time I visit a new city I seek out local art, not only in the form of museums but also with street art. It’s funny, but I never usually do this as home. The other night I arrived in… Continue Reading
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#ExploreLocal – Healdsburg, CA
The other week the travel team at Wanderu emailed me with a challenge for their #ExploreLocal initiative: Write about your favorite local day trip from San Francisco. Sure, why not? I love reliving the nostalgia of a good trip. I’ll… Continue Reading
Pacific Coast Highway, CA
Had a couple days off in the bay before heading on vacation, so I decided to take a drive up the PCH towards Mendocino.
Monterey, CA – There’s Good in Goodbyes
I have always liked writing goodbyes like hellos. Maybe because I like remembering the good things, and there is ‘good’ in goodbyes. Wrote this months ago, but I saved it because I wasn’t ready to let go till now. I… Continue Reading
Antiques Faire – Alameda, CA
“I know you’re not really looking at my collection of toys for sale, right?” A tall African American man called out to me while comfortably sitting on a portable lounge chair behind a table of vintage toys. Ah yes, even… Continue Reading
Pinnacles National Park, CA
Much belated post, but recently I’ve been getting a lot of these kinds of statements from old and new friends: “You’re not the type of person that likes outdoorsy kinds of things.” For me this is a weird observation, as… Continue Reading
Room with a View, San Francisco, CA
When I feel like taking someone out for drinks, I want to have a conversation, instead of wriggling my way to the bar through a sea of bodies. Bars to me represent people who are partially writhing to the music… Continue Reading
The Fashion World of Jean Paul Gaultier – San Francisco, CA
I had been dying to see this exhibit at the De Young Museum. So when Natascha mentioned she wanted to go, I was completely down. Honestly, all I remember from my youth about Gaultier was that my mom used to… Continue Reading
Little Sheep Hot Pot – Cupertino, CA
Outside at the end of our meal, he asked for a hug, while he was getting ready for a quick smoke. My mind was set on a warm embrace when something magical occurred. Our bellies touched first. Normally in any… Continue Reading
Pulgas Water Temple – Redwood City, CA
Every day off is usually spent on a quest to seek out pretty things. Through researching on Yelp I found the Pulgas Water Temple! I packed a classic sandwich brown bag lunch and headed over. Upon arrival, I discovered that… Continue Reading