Bangkok, Thailand
March 14, 2014
My Thai journey began and ended here - right on the bustling backpackers street of Khao San Road in Bangkok. No matter how long the flight or how jet lagged you are, the...
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Shanghai, China
March 12, 2014
Mid-February I traveled to Shanghai, China with my mom for about five days. Our trip can be summed up in three words: massages, food, and shopping.
Typical scenes wa...
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Switching Gears
March 12, 2014
I have just touched down in Sydney, Australia and it is bittersweet. Of course I am excited to start a new part of my adventure, but Thailand won me over the last three w...
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Stay Tuned
February 14, 2014
Hello friends and family (and perhaps a few of you who happened to land on this page),
Today I take off for my great adventure!
55 minutes until I pull out of the drive...
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Falling Off the Face of the Earth (aka Moving Abroad)
January 28, 2014
These days I've been hearing a lot of remarks that have me contemplating whether I am falling off the face of the Earth or just moving 7,416 miles across it.
For example...
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A Wonder of the World, Maybe
January 21, 2014
Stand before the Grand Canyon and try complaining. If you're like me, nothing comes to mind because looking at something so naturally remarkable (and, well, grand) makes...
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Winter Wonderland
December 07, 2013
Filoli may be the closest I'll ever get to a winter wonderland and I am ok with that. Omitting the cold snow, Filoli decks their halls from top to bottom with Christmas d...
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Six Things I Hope to Learn While Traveling
November 27, 2013
I've been coming across quite a few articles on things people have learned from living abroad, such as this one and this one, and it got me thinking: what am I going to l...
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Food & Food for Thought
November 21, 2013
I've been told several times I don't act my age. I never care to ask whether I act younger or older. I like to think it depends on the circumstance you meet me in. In the...
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Your Dreams Should Scare You
November 21, 2013
There is a quote I heard recently, it goes:
"If your dreams don't scare you they're not big enough."
I suppose this stuck to me since I am scared shitless right now. Se...
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November Bucket List
November 12, 2013
This season not only the leaves are changing - I have made my big plans official. I am going to live and work abroad. Its a big move, but I am excited for the upcoming ch...
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Cooking & Baking Spree: Part 1
November 11, 2013
Perhaps it is the holiday season or the chill weather - it could possibly be my budgeting or extra time in the evenings since I run in the mornings now. Whatever the caus...
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Wontons & Sapporo
October 25, 2013
The Japanese market on 4th street in San Mateo is a not-so-hidden gem. If you're ever looking for a fun, quick and budget meal, I bet you can find all the ingredients her...
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October Bucket List
October 16, 2013
Pumpkin spice lattes, pumpkin bread, pumpkin beer. It must be October because I am drowning in pumpkin flavored, spiced, and scented everything. Well, here is my pumpkin-...
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Bee-autiful day in San Francisco
October 01, 2013
I took a beekeeping class in San Francisco and didn’t quite know what to expect. It was fascinating! Some fun facts I learned:
There are three types of honey bees: the...
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