Girl in the USA

City Views From The Hilton Union Square

  Before living in San Francisco I was living down the peninsula in Redwood City. It is a lovely 1950’s suburb, great for families and full of sun, much like the city of La Mesa in San Diego where I am from. So to get out of the suburbs on the weekend, James and I would indulge in our love for hoteling and treat ourselves a staycation in the city, any change we could get. These photos were taken…

Popsugar 150 Day Journaling Challenge: Day 12 – A short story 

Day 12: A short story  This is a random account of an unexplained incident at DFW international airport in Dallas.  In fall 2015 upon returning home from Costa Rica, my boyfriend and I had a few hour layover at DFW. We are, walked around, thought we saw Jerry Rice, drank, sat, you know, common airport behavior. Our boarding time was approaching so we walk toward the gate and begin walking a bit…

Popsugar 150 Day Journaling Challenge: Day 11 – Where you’d like to be in life 20 years from now

Day 11: Where you’d like to be in life 20 years from now This is not a topic that excites me but only because I’m quite happy in the present! It is a little difficult to picture what might matter in life beyond a few months or years because I imagine that I’ll be a completely changed person. World politics are running amok and home ownership is unquestionably difficult but there is A LOT that I’m…

Popsugar 150 Day Journaling Challenge: Day 10 – What you’d say to your favorite celebrity

Day 10: What you’d say to your favorite celebrity What a thought-provoking topic! Just way too early on the morning.. it’s barely striking 7 o’clock and half of one eye is still shut. I think I’ll put this blog on pause until lunch time. But first I will narrow it down to a particular list of “celebs” whom I have admired in my lifetime: Hilary Duff Gloria Steinem Maya Angelou  Hilary Clinton…

Popsugar 150 Day Journaling Challenge: Day 9 – Favorite childhood memory

Day 9: Favorite childhood memory Sadly, I think I have terrible memory but there are several unforgettable childhood memories that I carry very close to my heart. My favorite however, would have to be traveling throughout Mexico City and visiting many of the the surrounding areas with my grandparents and sister when I was around 8-9 years old. My sister and I were able to make this trip twice…

Popsugar 150 Day Journaling Challenge: Day 8 – A letter to yourself five years from now

Day 8: A letter to yourself five years from now I’m a couple months shy of my 28th birthday and have been reflecting on the past when I thought 28 would be my “married by” age. Then 30 would be my “kids by” age.. I think many of us have set similar marks for ourselves, oft with society at the wheel. Now those ultimatums don’t exist for me and I’m 100% happy that things will happen more naturally.…