This morning I woke up to read the latest reports of the carnage that happened on Black Friday. People were trampling over each other at department stores across the country, numerous shootings were reported and someone even stabbed another in the stomach here in San Diego County. And for what. $50 TV’s? Half off the […]
I remember the first time I ate at T.G.I. Fridays. I was an awkward teenager, looking for my place in the world and trying to figure out where I fit in. The restaurant was new in my small little town corner of the world and, at the time, I felt it was the epitome of […]
Is it just me or does everyone else also have a tendency to plan to complete more than they can possibly accomplish in a certain period of time? In business we’re taught that one should always under-promise and over-deliver but what about when it comes to our own personal lives? Why don’t we do that […]
Late summer in San Diego is one of my favorite times of year. The sunsets are pink and gold, the tourists are thinning out, the mornings are chill and dewy and the fresh produce is abundant. I’m sure I’ve mentioned this before, but we are so lucky to have so many small organic farms in […]
Life has been incredibly busy lately. M, my fiancé (loooove saying that!), and I have been checking out wedding venues in San Diego, searching for a new house and entertaining visitors. Add full time jobs on top of that and we’ve barely had any time to sleep! Now that things are finally starting to calm […]
A couple of months ago I was lamenting about not yet being engaged. At nearly 33 and having dated M for (the most amazing) 2 ½ years of my life, I was excited and anxious to get married! People had been asking me when it was happening and I had no ring and no answers. […]
I purchased a beautiful free range organic chicken that I couldn’t wait to turn into a delicious meal. I was scanning my pantry for inspiration when I came across a can of light coconut milk. I kind of have a thing for coconut curry… Ok, so maybe it’s an obsession. I LOVE Thai food […]
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