2013-07-19 00:16
We've been living out of suitcases again, but this time it's because Jeff and I have been going up to the cabin a lot lately. The cabin is in Twain Harte, in California's Gold Country. There… Read More
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A blog about a couple living in San Jose, California with their two dogs. We love to travel and explore.
2013-07-10 17:23
It has been one month since Jeff and I finished the AIDS/LifeCycle. That's about how long it took me to unpack my suitcase from the ride, too. It still has a lingering odor of soggy tents an… Read More
2013-07-08 07:23
July, already?This summer has been flying by. We're trying to spend as much time outdoors as possible before the beautiful weather is over. As one weekend comes to a close, we're already mov… Read More
2013-06-14 17:00
In the small northern California town of Leggett, there is a tree called the Chandelier Tree that you can actually drive your car through. It's 315 feet tall and 2,400 years old! We took a d… Read More
2013-06-12 21:47
Jeff and I spent a day in Seattle a few weeks ago before getting on a train to visit his family for the weekend. We spent the day being tourists wandering around Pike Place Market and some o… Read More
2013-06-12 21:21
Oh road trips, how I love you. This summer has been full of them so far, and we're only halfway through June.The first one was to a wedding in eastern Washington (Jeff and I were both in the… Read More
2013-06-02 06:14
Those of you who know us know that we can be pretty impulsive. Like that one time we bought the first house we saw or that other time we went to Hong Kong to buy a hockey stick fo… Read More
2013-03-19 04:30
Today has been a gray and gloomy day, and even with the heater on my fingers are still cold. In an effort to transport myself (mentally, anyway) to a warmer place, I thought about sunshine a… Read More
2013-03-18 22:33
Our annual trip to Las Vegas for one of Jeff's hockey tournament was a few weeks ago, but we did it a little differently this year. We stayed on the Strip like always, but instead of renting… Read More
2013-02-16 04:12
At some point along the two-hour drive to my Mom's house, one of us will wonder out loud, "I wonder what Mom is cooking today?" If she is expecting us, we will be greeted by her in the kitch… Read More
2013-01-24 07:38
I forgot I had a blog for a while there.I've just gotten used to not blogging lately, so when I actually have things to post here it feels like a bigger task than it actually is. I've got a… Read More
2012-12-17 23:25
Jeff and I ran our first 5k ever yesterday, and we did it dressed like Santa Claus.It was the inaugural race for Santa Run Silicon Valley, a fundraiser for Christmas in the Park. There were… Read More
2012-12-08 00:01
Our Christmas tree is pretty much the only decoration I put up for the holidays, but it is plenty. At 9' tall, it takes up half of our dining area and is so tall that the top pokes into the… Read More
2012-12-01 08:59
You know those photo shoots in catalogs or magazines of a fantastic dinner party where everyone seems way too happy? The kind where everyone is having a great time, the guests all look great… Read More
2012-10-29 21:27
I'm crossing two things off my bucket list this year: being asked to be a bridesmaid (I got asked twice this year) and going to a bachelorette party. I surprised Jeff's cousin Sarah by… Read More
2012-10-23 05:29
As San Jose Sharks season ticket holders, Jeff and I have been pretty bummed about the NHL Lockout that has kept the season from starting. Lots of fans are angry and upset (and not to mentio… Read More
2012-10-16 18:53
I raved about Content Magazine a few months ago on the blog, but what I didn't mention is that I'm also a writer and editor for the San Jose-based publication. It's a magazine devoted to the… Read More
2012-09-25 06:57
I've been really sick lately, but that didn't stop me from going over to cousins Nick and Jess' place on Sunday for a five course dinner to celebrate my birthday. Yup, five courses! They eve… Read More
2012-09-19 07:05
Now that we actually have a backyard we are taking full advantage of it. The nights are getting cooler, but we are trying to extend our summer as far as we can. I think we spend more time in… Read More
2012-09-13 05:41
I can't remember the last time I went camping before this past weekend. It must have been several years ago. Luckily, Jeff and I kept some of our camping equipment in storage at my Mom… Read More
2012-09-10 19:42
I'm not sure where I first heard about the Skyline to the Sea Trail, but it's something that Jeff and I really want to do in the near future. It's a three day hike that starts off at Saratog… Read More
2012-09-07 17:00
One thing I really missed about California while we lived in Singapore was dog-friendly places to take Stan and Joe. I've taken advantage of the fact that lots of parks, beaches, and even bu… Read More
2012-09-06 04:01
San Jose from the hills of Alum Rock ParkI felt like going for a hike a few Saturdays ago, so naturally I pulled out my phone and Googled "hiking trail." The first search result was the Bocc… Read More
2012-08-23 03:39
While in New York for a conference recently, I managed to sneak away to the High Line, a beautifully landscaped park built in what was once an above-ground set of train tracks. The park is a… Read More
2012-08-17 16:26
Jeff's work has been taking him on lots of business trips lately, including a weeklong stay in Singapore, the place we once called home. I was planning on meeting up with Jeff in Singapore t… Read More
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