I don’t know when it happened but one day I woke up 30 years old and with the terrifying realization that I like a lot of old lady things. Long gone were the days of seeing Shaun’s metal shows every weekend, spending time at practices, partying hard, and living a “rock star” lifestyle. I woke… Continue reading Fight. Love. Live. The Filoli Mansion and Gardens in Silicon Valley
We’re heading to the Ritz-Carlton Half Moon Bay? I roll my eyes with such fervor I would give a 15 year old girl a run for her money. After a quick google search, this property in particular has won one of the best hotel properties in the world. Can we get any more “bougie” that… Continue reading Hope Renewed at the Ritz-Carlton Half Moon Bay
For those of you who aren't obsessively following Instagram like I am, I thought that I would bring you them gems that were caught during my recent trip out to Silicon Valley San Mateo County. I can say without a doubt that the fact that there is so much more to Silicon Valley than tech… Continue reading Instagram: Snapshots of Silicon Valley
I can get used to being pleasantly surprised. I've found myself wanting to discover more of my home country and I’m tickled pink every time I find hidden gems and fab destinations in the most random of places. When I was invited by the San Mateo/Silicon Valley Convention and Visitor’s Bureau to come and check… Continue reading Silicon Valley: Eat, Drink, Sleep, Do
"I'm going snowboarding!!!" I kept yelling as I ran around the house, exciting the dogs who happily joined the celebration. "And you're going to meet people and learn things" Erica replied in her sternest voice, clearly sad that she would not be joining me due to her re-occurring knee injury that had flared up and… Continue reading Snowcial, A Convention Unlike Any Other
I really did leave part of my heart in San Francisco. I had heard that it was quite a bit like Austin, and the city did not disappoint. From tap dancing performers on the streets to the sights and smells of a busy city, I could not help but fall in love with such a… Continue reading Travel Photography – San Francisco BART
After we drove out from San Francisco, we were left with the feeling that our trip was finally coming to an end. Our time of freedom was coming to a close and we wanted to make sure to enjoy the rest of our trip to the fullest. Shaun would be going back to his graveyard… Continue reading Road Trip to Burning Man: Pacific Coast Highway
I can, without a shadow of a doubt, say that I left my heart in San Francisco. Our San Francisco road trip part of our trip really caught me off guard. What can I say? I fell in love. People have often told me that San Francisco is essentially California’s version of Austin, Texas. While… Continue reading San Francisco Road Trip – Coming From Burning Man
The road trip from Burning Man to Reno to San Francisco is one of the most horrific experiences I have had driving so far. The morning started out with Shaun (who used to be a mechanic) helping a few people out with their cars. The harsh desert conditions appeared to have taken its toll on… Continue reading Road Trip: Reno to San Francisco
