And just like that, 2026 is well underway! Overall, I had a really good month with several fun events and one work trip. I felt a little sluggish […]
Travels / US Travels
Posted on:
One Day at Harry Potter World, Orlando
Harry Potter World Overview Last week, I had a travel day to get from SFO to Orlando. Initially, I was a responsible adult who respected my body’s needs […]
Foodie / France / Friends / Menlo Park
Posted on:
France-y Pants: A Themed Party
France-y Pants: Overview Since our trip to France, SMS and I have wanted to throw a party featuring some of our favorite things from the trip. I sent […]
Books
Posted on:
Reading Highlights from 2025
Initially, I thought 2025 was a dud year when it came to reading, but I think it was a recency bias issue. I had a DNF in December […]
Travels
Posted on:
52 Places to Go in 2026: My Review!
It’s published! I look forward to the 52 Places list every year. I’ve linked to it on this blog since 2013. A quick Google search links to this […]
Year End Wrap Up
Posted on:
2025 Wrap-Up
1. What did you do in 2025 that you’d never done before? Finished a huge research project * Had a month-long vacation in France 2. Did you keep […]
Napa
Posted on:
Christmas in Napa with Michel Foch and Silver Oak
We headed up to Napa on Christmas Day afternoon. The ride was uneventful and we grabbed a snack at the Hotel Villagio bar at the Estate Yountville. The […]
Family
Posted on:
Pensacola, FL mini-trip
A fairly last minute trip came together just before Christmas. I knew that one of my brothers and my sister were getting together for a pre-Christmas celebration/cousins hangout. […]
San Francisco
Posted on:
December hijinks, leading up to Christmas
Two fun events worth noting! On the 19th, SMS and I headed into the city for another wonderful dinner at HK Lounge Bistro hosted by one of my […]
San Diego
Posted on:
December hijinks, San Diego
SMS and I went to San Diego the second weekend in December for his sister and brother-in-law’s annual Christmas party. It had been a little while since we […]