Happy February 29, everyone! It won't be coming 'round again for another 4 years! 

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Eagerly anticipating the summer this year. I am already imagining what my day will look like on the first day of summer: throw on the perfect pair of shorts and sunnies, run around the park chasing after Coco barefoot, and then having a picnic of lemonade and bahn mi sandwiches, beneath the shade of a big tall tree, blasting our favorite songs from the iPhone. And then make the obligatory ice cream run. Because, duh, ice cream is summer. It's going to be great, I can almost smell the cilantro in the sandwich...

xo

Spent some good old quality time with my two favorite boys ever. Dylan and I grabbed a burrito and some coffee before swinging by a nearby park to have an impromptu picnic, soaking up the sun (albeit the wind was a little chillier than we were hoping) while Coco excitedly embraced this opportunity to frolic in the big, wide space he rarely gets to see at home. And, not to mention, sampled quite a bit of the lawn before we could stop him. Silly dog. It's these random, simple things we do together that really make it all worthwhile.

I know I must be late, but I am really loving Of Monsters and Men's Little Talks. Such a crazy video and such a great sound! While I've seen their name before, I don't know why it took me so long to get to their music. And now I'm pretty much in love. It's strange how sometimes things like that happen, no? 

Seeing this awesome band tonight at the El Rey in L.A. So stoked to hear this song, too, it's probably definitely my favorite! Dylan and I are hoping to drop by one of our favorite pizza joints right before the show to snag some of their delicious pumpkin and prosciutto pizza (it's one of their specialties and I swear it's like heaven). I can tell already it's going to be the best hump day in a really long time.

Spent a wonderful Saturday with Dylan, exploring new places and trying new restaurants. It was one of those days, one where you don't think, don't plan, don't worry, and just let go. 

Reminds me of why someone as neurotic as I am needs to be around someone carefree like him. 

A fitting belated Valentine's celebration, I think. 

xx

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It's no doubt that I love food. But it wasn't until I was browsing my photos on my computer did I realize just how ridiculous I am when it comes to documenting almost all of my plates. I mean, I don't photograph every single meal I sit down to, but wow. It's kind of shocking just how much time I've taken into documenting quite a number of them. It's a strange, satisfying hobby of mine, evidently!

Have a great weekend! Hope it's filled with lots of love and (especially!) food!

SF Pit Stop: Berkeley

He makes the best confused faces.

After our stop in SLO, Dylan and I made our way to Berkeley. Austin took us to the wonderful Yali Cafe across the street from campus, and you could tell it was one of the prime study locales students flocked to. Austin got this beautifully done latte; Dylan and I shared a chai but it came out boring. We took a quick tour of the campus before heading out to the city, and I must say, Berkeley is definitely one of the quirkiest places I have ever been.

Cold, gloomy, rainy days make me want to snuggle up in warm fuzzy socks, throw on thick fluffy blankets, and playing board games with my favorite people, all the while sipping my way through a steaming hot cup of tea or cocoa. Nothing beats the chill like that. 

SF Pit Stop: San Luis Obispo

Even discarded bricks made for a photo op.

 On our way up to San Francisco, Dylan and I made a quick stop in SLO. We spent the majority of our time embracing our inner-child, thanks to Donald's wonderfully colorful collection of sharpies and the wisest, most customizable couch I have ever had the honor of relaxing on. Much like Donald's abode, the little town itself was a chock full of picture perfect, artsy moments. He took us to Linnaea's where I had my first cup of Mate in their secret garden outback. Chilling in their red garden chairs surrounded by walls of ivy and flittering sparrows, it was absolutely perfect.

 xx

To my partner in crime: 

I am so grateful for you in my life. 

To the many more strange tooth brushes, awesome food, and incredible adventures to come.

Happy Valentine's Day

xx 

Been too long since my last post. 

Guess i've been a little too busy--i am so sorry for the neglect, my darling blog! 

During my hiatus, the boy and i took an impromptu road trip up to one of my favorite cities in the world: 

San Francisco. 

A quick snapshot of GG at noon

Belgian fries, anyone?

Creative fixtures at Frjtz

My only SF must.

This "soup" is actually my cafe au lait-- guess I looked extra tired that morning?

The Mural

One of my favorite things about this city is the fact that it's such a melting pot of eclecticism. It's pretty much understood that everyone's entitled to their opinions and the expression of their opinions, and while the rest of america says that they believe that, I personally think it's best represented in this part of the nation. Not to mention, as a result of this free thinking, it is also a major creative culinary center--another reason why I am certain someday I will be making my home here. As a result, our trip did consist of quite a few feeding frenzies. My favorite discovery was probably this Diego Rivera mural at the SF Art Institute in Russian Hill... sorry for my crappy photo here, does it no justice at all. 

xx