When I flashback to the years I posted here far more frequently, my only question is WHAT in the world did I ever talk about? Secretly, I know the answer: nonsense. Justifying Target runs, sharing awful, grainy photos of Thursday’s late-night fries, rambling on and on about midterms until I have the urge to clobber myself silly. Am I right?
But I guess in hindsight, these simple nothings slowly become the everythings. But after writing thrilling, adventure-laden posts like my Europe recaps, anything I have to say about my day-to-day now seems quite lackluster. Which is totally not the case, but hey we're friends here and I'm just tellin' it like it is.
With that in mind, I thought we could sit down, grab a cuppa and really hash it out. A life lately post. You with me?
Summer In The City
My longstanding mission has been to explore more of San Francisco, which I truly believe to be the greatest city in the world. There's something about the summer air–chilly as it might be, this is a San Francisco summer we're talking about–that propels me into this mindset of: must. experience. all the things!!
Happy to report: my friends and I have checked several things off of our SF to-see, to-taste, to-do list. Hiking Lands End (the whole time we were exclaiming, I can't believe it's taken us this long to do this!), poking our noses into lovely towns outside of the city such as downtown Burlingame, the Santa Cruz coast and the woods of Pescadero. Checking out cafes and restaurants that have long been on our radar– Alice's BBQ in Woodside, Cafe Reveille (you'll see in these photos that it made my pink-loving heart fly), Mac Daddy which is exclusively mac and cheese. I could die satisfied.
Plus with weeknight happy hours enjoyed al fresco or curling up on the couch to watch the Olympic Trials after homemade meals, it's been quite the idyllic summer which I can only see getting better–I have grand plans of afternoons sunning in the park and baseball games and trips to the beach, that is!
On The Road
After a burst of traveling in April and May (Houston + multiple trips to LA), I've been laying low and actually, welcoming visitors such as my big sister and Brina, my best friend from home. But as wonderful as it's been to have some down-time, my bags are packed and my passport's at the ready for...
Fourth of July weekend in Seattle and Vancouver with my family! I'm leaving later today and couldn't be more excited to be on the road again... and to see my darling little kitty nephews, of course!
On the horizon is also a big two-week Europe trip in September which we've been slacking a little on planning for, but what else is new. Yes, yes, just as I've finished recapping the best of Europe, it looks like I'll be back at it again. Can anyone guess where? Hint: check the recaps ;)
Blog Crossroads
I love your travels, your day to day life with friends, and basically everything you write. I still need to finish recapping our April euro trip. I need a summer vacation but not sure when it will happen at this point. I can't wait to hear where all you are going in September!
ReplyDeleteHey Caroline - I came across your blog quite a while ago, but I've never commented. Just wanted to say that my new husband and I just had an amazing honeymoon in Europe and blogs like yours helped sway some of our destination decisions. Your posts about Croatia and Plitvice National Park definitely influenced our decision to visit, and it couldn't have been more magical. All of your topics are entertaining, but I for one really appreciate you sharing your travel adventures!
ReplyDeleteOh wow, this was such a treat to hear! Some of my friends joke that Cassandra and I are living and walking tourism boards for Croatia - it was such a meaningful place for us, and to hear that our experiences might have swayed you even a little to visit... that's everything to me!! :)
DeleteI've loved your blog long before your Euro-trip recaps. I enjoyed your stories of good times with friends and all of your food adventures. Keep doing what you're doing...no matter how mundane it may seem! I love reading it. :)
ReplyDeleteThis is the sweetest, Denise - thank you so much for reading! It means more than you can possibly imagine :)
DeleteSounds like you have a very fun summer ahead of you! I can't believe it's July already, where is the time going?! Enjoy Seattle and Vancouver, I paid them both a flying visit last year and I loved them xxx
ReplyDeleteLucy @ La Lingua | Food, Travel, Italy
I love your travel recaps but I also love your ramblings about life. For me, I like it when it's all mixed together . . . if a blog is only travel or only recipes or just about one city, I tend to "mark as read" more often than I actually read it. Just my opinion though! Happy weekending - safe travels!
ReplyDeleteyou're making me miss SF!!
ReplyDeleteSF misses you right back, girly!
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