Big Sur, California

Big Sur, California

Driving down from the Monterey Peninsula to the Central Coast is a little bit like a walk into Narnia. There’s a definite resemblance to the world from which you’ve come: crashing waves, endless ocean and a cold breeze. But as Highway One winds its way up...
Carmel and Pebble Beach, California

Carmel and Pebble Beach, California

As a child of the San Francisco Bay Area, one of my favorite road trips was driving down to the Monterey Peninsula. It was such bliss to be by the Pacific ocean–cold, windy and salty– and to be far away from the worries and stresses of life at home (yes, I...
5 Reasons to Go the Distance

5 Reasons to Go the Distance

Long-distance relationships are hard. It is so easy to feel frustrated, misunderstood, and generally disconnected. So what makes a long-distance relationship worthwhile? Should you stay in it? Should you go your separate ways?Before I continue, I should note that I am...
10 Ways to Feel Better

10 Ways to Feel Better

I’m writing this post from a place of humility. Certain aspects of this recent season have been really difficult for me, and there has not been much I can do to effect immediate change. Sometimes, we can’t help feeling downtrodden, unmotivated, and even a...
Make Your Own Abstract Wall Art

Make Your Own Abstract Wall Art

I’ve always loved abstract art, particularly those with gorgeous vibrant colors. Growing up, my parents had a few really beautiful paintings that covered blank walls, and they created the kind of ambience I wanted for my own home one day. Though we can’t...