Andrew and I are trying to make it a tradition that for our birthdays we do a getaway with friends. So for Andrew’s birthday weekend, we decided to celebrate in the beautiful Santa Barbara. I have never been to Santa Barbara, but for those who know me, I am obsessed with the beach and wish that I lived by the ocean (one day it will happen)!
Escape the room & Renegade Fair
This past weekend our friend decided to gather up some people to try to “Escape the Room” sf. For those of you who haven’t heard of this, the basic concept is that you are locked in a room and you need to figure out clues and get yourself out within 1 hour.
Mori Point
Over the weekend we decided to go hiking at Mori Point in Pacifica. I found a great trail that was approximately 6 miles that had amazing views of the ocean. Although we live pretty close to Pacifica we have never stopped by, who knew that it is such a great place for a morning hike.
Seal point
Now that we have two dogs, we spend most of our weekends trying to tire out the dogs! One of the places occasionally venture to is Seal Point Park in San Mateo. This place as there is trails and paths if you want to take your dog for a long walk, or there is a dog park just at the entrance of the park. Continue reading
afternoon in napa
This past Sunday we headed to Napa to celebrate the birthdays of our good friends Pete and Justina. Our first stop was Ox Bow Market – I have heard wonderful things about the market, it was a lot smaller than I imagined. we strolled around picked up some breakfast tacos, coffee, and wandered the local shops. Continue reading
weekday travels to yosemite
Since Andrew had a few days off from work, we decided to take off a couple days and head up to Yosemite National Park. I have not been here since an elementary school trip and I was excited to check out some amazing views. The photos below are taken by my amazing husband, so please enjoy!
benenfit concert
Every year I count down the days to our yearly Genentech Gives Back Benefit Concert, one of my favorite events of the summer… not to mention its free for employees! After last years underwhelming line up, this year we were promised the line up would be much better. Continue reading
pretty pink bike
This past weekend I was finally able to take my new bike out on a cruise. I have always wanted a cruiser bike and I got a pretty sweet deal from a friend for this pretty pink Public bike. Since the weather was beautiful Andrew and I decided to head over to Sawyer Camp trail right off of crystal springs road.
makers faire
This weekend, we got free tickets to the Makers Faire in San Mateo. I have heard great things in the past about Makers Faire and was excited we get to attend this year! This is a yearly fair that consists of tons of DIY stations, new technologies and electronics, cool displays using ordinary things and lots more. Continue reading
hand lettering
I haven’t been able to craft lately because I have been so busy with the new pup, etsy store sales and work. Luckily, tonight I was able to get a little creative break in and take a lettering class that I signed up for a couple of months ago at the SF Center for the Book.
