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Women’s March: Tale of Two Cities DC & Oakland
Women’s March: Tale of Two Cities DC & Oakland
about 8 years ago

As I reflect on this past weekend I don’t want to forget what I felt in the midst of the historic Women’s March on Washington: hope, unity, power, inspiration, upliftment, enlightenment, strength. Earlier that week DC had felt eerily quiet as I walked along the inaugural parade route days ahead of Trump’s swearing in. Let's just say it was a very different vibe from when I covered Obama’s inauguration four years earlier. Near the White House, I saw a group of people holding “Thank you Obama" signs standing opposite another group taunting them, laughing and yelling, telling them to go home. My heart sunk. 

A day after Trump’s inauguration...quite the opposite happened, my heart filled with hope as I joined the thousands who marched on Washington in a show of support and solidarity for not just women but for everyone. Here are some moments from the march...

Let's Get Naked at a Tokyo Onsen
Let's Get Naked at a Tokyo Onsen
about 8 years ago

Konnichiwa! I wish I could turn back time to the magic I felt in Tokyo which was the week before everything changed. With all this post-election & Thanksgiving stress, I think everyone can benefit from spending a few hours at a traditional Japanese hot spring/bath house. 

Now I know why I wasn't meant to get a tattoo. So I could experience an authentic Japanese onsen...no tattoos allowed! On my last day, I headed to Odaiba Oedo Onsen Monogatari. It’s the theme park of onsens with carnival games, a fortune teller, and food stalls! Families spend all day here and some even spend the night since it's open from 11am-9am.

Reflections: New Passport, New Adventures!
Reflections: New Passport, New Adventures!
about 8 years ago

Last week I expedited my passport in 24 hours so I could fly to Tokyo for the weekend! I had so much fun, I extended the trip to a week :) More on that next week!

I didn't think renewing my passport would come with so many emotions. The photo in my old passport is from 10 years ago...

Volunteer Vacation: Fathom Cruise to the Dominican Republic!
Volunteer Vacation: Fathom Cruise to the Dominican Republic!
about 8 years ago

Current Mood: Inspired! As soon as I got home from my volunteer vacation on Fathom, I emailed BAYS, a local breast cancer organization and UCSF hospital about volunteer opportunities. I’m also thinking of how Women’s Wine Club events can give back in some way...

Here’s how it all started. After booking a trip on Fathom, passengers can sign up for 3 volunteer activities, each took a about a half day. Here’s what my mom, my friend Jeanine, and I chose...

$250 for a 7 day cruise?! Memories + New Friendships = Priceless
$250 for a 7 day cruise?! Memories + New Friendships = Priceless
about 8 years ago

First thing to know, this is a cruise for people who don’t cruise! Forget all those cruise stereotypes and let me quote Gandhi here...be the change you want to see in the world! Yes, I just wrote that. 

Fathom's Dominican Republic cruise is a steal at $249 plus taxes and fees for 7 days (you can even bring your own wine!) but the real headline here is the impact you have on the Dominican people (we participated in 3 volunteer activities) and the new friends you meet on the ship! This post will be about the latter, the next one will be about my volunteer experience.

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Vacation in a glass at one of my old stomping grounds, back when I was flying solo which is the name of this cocktail, how fun! 🍹 .
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#macaotradingco #flyingsolo #flyingsolonomore #cocktail #cocktailtime #nyc #ificouldturnbacktime #tribeca #chee
Vacation in a glass at one of my old stomping grounds, back when I was flying solo which is the name of this cocktail, how fun! 🍹 . . . . #macaotradingco #flyingsolo #flyingsolonomore #cocktail #cocktailtime #nyc #ificouldturnbacktime #tribeca #cheers
Post-yoga Matador Margarita, I’m all about balance. 🤣 And when you’ve been craving a #Tajin rimmed margarita for days, it feels sooooo gooood when it finally touches your lips.
Post-yoga Matador Margarita, I’m all about balance. 🤣 And when you’ve been craving a #Tajin rimmed margarita for days, it feels sooooo gooood when it finally touches your lips.
Tuna on Crispy Rice...thought I would need to order some chowder with this but it was surprisingly quite filling and DELICIOUS! Providence, my taste buds thank you! 🍣
Tuna on Crispy Rice...thought I would need to order some chowder with this but it was surprisingly quite filling and DELICIOUS! Providence, my taste buds thank you! 🍣
Feeling fancy with an old fave (tater tot) topped a new fave (caviar) ... perfect pairing? Who knew! 
Thank you @thelindenroom .
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#moreplease #tatertot #caviar #lindenroom #sfeats #sanfrancisco #savorandsnap #perfection
Feeling fancy with an old fave (tater tot) topped a new fave (caviar) ... perfect pairing? Who knew! Thank you @thelindenroom . . . #moreplease #tatertot #caviar #lindenroom #sfeats #sanfrancisco #savorandsnap #perfection
Last night’s reward after a 7.5 mile hike...3 Chiles Margarita from @velvetcantina 🍹
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#spicy #victorymargarita #bayareaeats #sfmission #velvetcantina #savorandsip #worthit #3chilesmargarita #margarita #sundayfunday
Last night’s reward after a 7.5 mile hike...3 Chiles Margarita from @velvetcantina 🍹 . . . . #spicy #victorymargarita #bayareaeats #sfmission #velvetcantina #savorandsip #worthit #3chilesmargarita #margarita #sundayfunday
1 pizza, 2 people...we ate the entire thing. We’re starting a new Sunday Funday tradition...pizza from scratch + Netflix & chill + sunset hike ❤️ let’s see how this goes 🍕 .
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#pizza #pepperonipizza #pizzafromscratch #newtraditio
1 pizza, 2 people...we ate the entire thing. We’re starting a new Sunday Funday tradition...pizza from scratch + Netflix & chill + sunset hike ❤️ let’s see how this goes 🍕 . . . . #pizza #pepperonipizza #pizzafromscratch #newtradition #sundayfunday #morepizza #garlicandherbdough #spinach #pepperoni #mozzerella #onion #sweetpepper #savorandsnap
Is it time for mimosas yet?! If you’re in Sacramento this weekend, head to @cafeteria15l for their bottomless mimosas...only $13 🙌 🥂
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#howwebrunch #mykindofdeal #brunch #cafeteria15L #sacramento #mimosa #mimosaplease #moreplease #savor
Is it time for mimosas yet?! If you’re in Sacramento this weekend, head to @cafeteria15l for their bottomless mimosas...only $13 🙌 🥂 . . . . #howwebrunch #mykindofdeal #brunch #cafeteria15L #sacramento #mimosa #mimosaplease #moreplease #savorandsnap #bottomlessmimosas #sacramento #sacramentobrunch
I love living so close to the @sfferrybuilding especially on Farmers Market days...check out my haul 🌶 🙌 🍅
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#sofresh #shoplocal #supportourfarmers #ferrybuilding #farmersmarket #sanfrancisco #whatshouldIeat #fruits #tomatoes #zucchini #nect
I love living so close to the @sfferrybuilding especially on Farmers Market days...check out my haul 🌶 🙌 🍅 . . . . #sofresh #shoplocal #supportourfarmers #ferrybuilding #farmersmarket #sanfrancisco #whatshouldIeat #fruits #tomatoes #zucchini #nectarines #peaches #strawberries #vegetables #eattherainbow🌈
In Sacramento this weekend, where the margaritas don’t disappoint, who knew?!Thank you @mayahuelsac! Where else should I sip & savor in Sacramento? 🍹 .
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#mangomargarita #legit #sacramento #mexican #mayahuel #savorandsip #savorandsnap
In Sacramento this weekend, where the margaritas don’t disappoint, who knew?!Thank you @mayahuelsac! Where else should I sip & savor in Sacramento? 🍹 . . . . #mangomargarita #legit #sacramento #mexican #mayahuel #savorandsip #savorandsnap #tajin #allabouttajin #potent #hitsthespot #tequila #moreplease
Best thing I’ve tasted in recent memory...hot + sweet Korean fried chicken + deep fried spicy Kimchi balls, I’ll be back real soon! 
Thank you @kokiorepublic 😋 .
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#koreanfriedchicken #kimchiballs #kokiorepublic #foodtruckheaven #sffoo
Best thing I’ve tasted in recent memory...hot + sweet Korean fried chicken + deep fried spicy Kimchi balls, I’ll be back real soon! Thank you @kokiorepublic 😋 . . . #koreanfriedchicken #kimchiballs #kokiorepublic #foodtruckheaven #sffoodtruck #savorandsnap #nomnom #soma #somastreatfoodpark
Vacation in a glass at one of my old stomping grounds, back when I was flying solo which is the name of this cocktail, how fun! 🍹 .
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#macaotradingco #flyingsolo #flyingsolonomore #cocktail #cocktailtime #nyc #ificouldturnbacktime #tribeca #chee Post-yoga Matador Margarita, I’m all about balance. 🤣 And when you’ve been craving a #Tajin rimmed margarita for days, it feels sooooo gooood when it finally touches your lips. Tuna on Crispy Rice...thought I would need to order some chowder with this but it was surprisingly quite filling and DELICIOUS! Providence, my taste buds thank you! 🍣 Feeling fancy with an old fave (tater tot) topped a new fave (caviar) ... perfect pairing? Who knew! 
Thank you @thelindenroom .
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#moreplease #tatertot #caviar #lindenroom #sfeats #sanfrancisco #savorandsnap #perfection Last night’s reward after a 7.5 mile hike...3 Chiles Margarita from @velvetcantina 🍹
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#spicy #victorymargarita #bayareaeats #sfmission #velvetcantina #savorandsip #worthit #3chilesmargarita #margarita #sundayfunday 1 pizza, 2 people...we ate the entire thing. We’re starting a new Sunday Funday tradition...pizza from scratch + Netflix & chill + sunset hike ❤️ let’s see how this goes 🍕 .
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#pizza #pepperonipizza #pizzafromscratch #newtraditio Is it time for mimosas yet?! If you’re in Sacramento this weekend, head to @cafeteria15l for their bottomless mimosas...only $13 🙌 🥂
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#howwebrunch #mykindofdeal #brunch #cafeteria15L #sacramento #mimosa #mimosaplease #moreplease #savor I love living so close to the @sfferrybuilding especially on Farmers Market days...check out my haul 🌶 🙌 🍅
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#sofresh #shoplocal #supportourfarmers #ferrybuilding #farmersmarket #sanfrancisco #whatshouldIeat #fruits #tomatoes #zucchini #nect In Sacramento this weekend, where the margaritas don’t disappoint, who knew?!Thank you @mayahuelsac! Where else should I sip & savor in Sacramento? 🍹 .
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#mangomargarita #legit #sacramento #mexican #mayahuel #savorandsip #savorandsnap Best thing I’ve tasted in recent memory...hot + sweet Korean fried chicken + deep fried spicy Kimchi balls, I’ll be back real soon! 
Thank you @kokiorepublic 😋 .
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#koreanfriedchicken #kimchiballs #kokiorepublic #foodtruckheaven #sffoo

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Cheers with some Rhum Punch!

Cheers with some Rhum Punch!

San Francisco: Slanted Door & Humphry Slocombe!

April 03, 2015

Slanted Door is one of my favorite SF restaurants! I was roaming the ferry building after an 8 mile morning run and while there are so many yummo options at every turn I was feeling a bit celebratory…it was my first time ever running 8 miles! So in sweaty running gear we found ourselves at Slanted Door. I don't recommend you come dressed as we did but that's why I love SF...you can wear pretty much whatever you want even at a classy establishment like this one! 

Vietnamese Chicken Soup/Pho Ga!
Vietnamese Chicken Soup/Pho Ga!
Pho
Pho
Spring Rolls
Spring Rolls
Vermicelli Rice Noodles w/ Chicken
Vermicelli Rice Noodles w/ Chicken
Rhum Punch
Rhum Punch
Slanted Door menu cover.JPG
Vietnamese Chicken Soup/Pho Ga! Pho Spring Rolls Vermicelli Rice Noodles w/ Chicken Rhum Punch Slanted Door menu cover.JPG

It can get pricey but we made a point to not overindulge and keep it light. We stuck to apps and soups instead of mains and all of it hands down HIT the spot!!! We ordered…
Spring rolls ($13)
Vietnamese Chicken Noodle soup ~ Pho Ga ($8)
Pho ($8)
Vermicelli Rice Noodles w/ Chicken ($14)

I may have splurged with their Agricole Rhum Punch dusted with nutmeg…every sip was worth it!!! The cocktails are always so expertly crafted and tasty! Kudos to the mixologist behind the bar!

We had been so good at lunch why not be a teeny bit bad for dessert. My high school friend Phi had never been to Humphry Slocombe and I was oh so excited to introduce her to it!

If you go, you must get the Secret Breakfast...my absolute fave! We ordered one scoop of that and one of Blue Bottle Vietnamese Coffee. That scoop of secret breakfast was gone in a matter of seconds! What's the secret? Bourbon and cornflakes deliciousness.

They've got all kinds of fun flavors from Peanut Butter Fudge Ripple to Green Tea Black Sesame…certainly there's one to fit your fancy! Scoop it up :)

Secret Breakfast & Blue Bottle Vietnamese Coffee
Secret Breakfast & Blue Bottle Vietnamese Coffee
Phi!
Phi!
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Humphrey Slocombe about sign.JPG
Me & Phi happy as can be w/ ice creams!
Me & Phi happy as can be w/ ice creams!
So GOOD So GONE!
So GOOD So GONE!
Secret Breakfast & Blue Bottle Vietnamese Coffee Phi! Flavor Board.JPG Humphrey Slocombe about sign.JPG Me & Phi happy as can be w/ ice creams! So GOOD So GONE!


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