I cried at Trader Joes yesterday. I was picking up ingredients for Evan’s going-away party, and the cashier asked me if I was having a party and what was I celebrating. Immediate waterworks. But I needed to do that before I actually got started, because God forbid if I started uncontrollably sobbing while making crostini. Nothing would gotten done. But back to Evan. I am so … Continue reading How To: Host an Autumnal Cocktail Party
I can’t believe three months gone by since I posted. I needed a bit of a social media break, though I’m still moderately addicted to Instagram. My posts have gone from one a day to more like one a week, unless I have trip or event to post about. The majority of my anxiety and depression have been centered around the dystopian American society with … Continue reading Phoenix
As I say every year, with absolutely no irony, this Coachella might have been the best one yet. This year, however, the festival was just part of an overall vacation. Most years, I go with one or two friends, we cram into a hotel room, and spend all day, every day at the festival. This year, Aline rented a massive Spanish home with gorgeous … Continue reading Coachella #5 – The Weekend 2 Edition
We had planned the trip down to the minute. The Airbnb was cozy Victorian duplex in a fun neighbourhood. The beer tastings, the brunches, the coffee brews had all been planned out. I counted down the minutes until I got to fly to Portland and see my bro with Jacob, our best friend from childhood, and Evan. I was devastated when my Friday flight was … Continue reading PDX: BRO-CATION EDITION
My friends say I have an aversion to LA on the weekends. I don’t know if that is the case, but I certainly love taking off for a couple of days to destinations like SF, Paso, SD and, like in this past weekend, Mammoth. I’ve been to Mammoth 8 or 9 times now and really love it, if not just for seeing Sophie roam like … Continue reading Your Mammoth Weekend
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