I’ve never been much of a “do-it-yourself”-er, but I needed a new tank top the other day. Still unaccustomed to the continuous sunny weather, I’ve exhausted the rest of my tanks and tees. So I did what any female in the present culture would do – – I went to Pinterest. As previously mentioned, I …
Gypsy Lady.
Ocean Beach, and San Diego in general, has a plethora of street art around the area. They grace store walls, restaurants, even electrical transformers along city streets. Some are beautiful, others I don’t quite understand, but they do add some welcome color to everyday scenery. There is one striking portrait a few blocks from where …
News Worthy.
This is my kind of state. When a reputable newspaper has an entire section dedicated to today’s culture and FASHION!? It’s kismet. During a hotel stay in LA, I received a complimentary issue of the Los Angeles Times. On a lazy Sunday morning after starting with Section A and making my way through the alphabet, …
Business Casual.
The dress code for my current job is “business casual.” To be perfectly honest, I had (okay, have) no idea what this means. I came from a work environment which was very “business professional.” Suits, jackets, tights, heels. Daily. That’s what I knew. I didn’t hit the professional mark every day – – totally admit …
Keep Palm and Carry On.
Closing in on five weeks in San Diego and I already can’t imagine my life without palm trees. On my drive to work, heading to the store, running along the neighborhood streets – – they are everywhere. And I love them. When their image is synonymous with beach vacations, exploring tropical lands, Corona commercials… what’s …
West Coastin’. Days 8-10.
On day eight, we left LA and took an obvious detour on our way to San Diego. LAS VEGAS. You can guess who masterminded this side trip – – just a mere five hours in the opposite direction we were heading. Each way. But really, who complains about Vegas!? Mid-week rates are especially low, and …
West Coastin’. Days 4-7.
On day four we were headed toward San Francisco, or what I lovingly like to call the “Seattle of California.” In high school, after a family summer vacation to the city left me with a bad cold, I no longer consider it to be part of the Golden State. Not hating here; I love the …
West Coastin’. Days 1-3.
On a fittingly rainy Seattle morning in June, my boyfriend Michael and I packed the three suitcases we’d been living out of the past two weeks and headed south to our new place in Ocean Beach, CA. San Diego here we come! Having both grown up in Seattle – – he in Seattle proper, me …