Connie is a fellow blogger who I heard about through another blogger. I've been reading her stories about her time in Asia for almost two years now and I am excited to feature her on another A Day in the Life interview about her experiences teaching English overseas! Name: Connie Hum of … [Read more...] about A Day in the Life: English Teacher
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25 Things to Do Before Turning 25
I officially turned 24 years old today. I've been doing birthday lists for two years now and I've gotten more accomplished each and every year. This year I crossed off 11 items from the 24 Before 24 List: bungy jumped (#4), scuba dived the Great Barrier Reef (#5), gave blood for the first time … [Read more...] about 25 Things to Do Before Turning 25
Photo Friday: San Francisco’s Painted Ladies
Nearly everyone who has been to San Francisco has visited the "Painted Ladies" of Alamo Square. You've probably seen the iconic Victorian style all in rows, or you've seen them on the show Full House. It was very sunny on this particular day, so many of the pictures didn't turn out great, … [Read more...] about Photo Friday: San Francisco’s Painted Ladies
My Favorite San Francisco Meals
People asked what I did in San Francisco and the only thing I can definitively say is "Eat." Yes, I saw Alcatraz and yes, I saw Fisherman's Wharf, but what really stuck with me was the food. If you follow me on Instagram, you probably think I've gained 50 pounds just from the last weekend. I took … [Read more...] about My Favorite San Francisco Meals
Return to Alcatraz
It had been twelve years since I'd laid eyes on the island. But it looked very much the same as I remembered it. I went through the same motions: waiting in line, having my photo taken and boarding the ferry. I made my way past the same sign to have my picture taken. It was just as cold … [Read more...] about Return to Alcatraz