Don’t get me wrong, I love the Holiday Season – but today I needed to replace peppermint and pine scents with the fresh outdoors and turn down the Christmas music to hear the soundtrack of the oceans crashing against the shore. Living in San Jose puts us at the base of the Santa Cruz mountains and just minutes from the California Coast! This year I … Continue reading Santa Clause then Santa Cruz
Another early morning in Mariposa, greeted a star-lit sky and the sound of cattle in the distance! My morning coffee was replaced by the chilling bite of the 40 degree weather as I took our dog for a walk around the cabin. I have zero shame in being a hotel snob – but I really love the warm feeling of staying in AirBnB’s. The cabin … Continue reading Yosemite: Day 2
I've spent the last seven days with hours of riding in the car, early morning wake-up calls and a strenuous schedule of places to be and things to do… Sounds exhausting – but when the to do list is packed with excursions and hikes at major national parks it immediately becomes less work and more adventure! Earlier on this adventure (which I'll share in detail … Continue reading Sending my love to Yosemite…
For my entire professional career, I have defined myself as a ROAD WARRIOR. My typical commute involves an Uber or Airport Parking Garage, the TSA Pre-Check Line, an Economy Plus (or last minute Coutresy upgraded First Class Seat on a good day), a Coast to Coast flight, a rental car shuttle and a (preferably) Hilton Hotel… followed by a Convention Center / Conference Room / … Continue reading The Work Won’t Do Itself…
It’s been two months since I slid on ice and fell injuring my neck, back and race confidence (thank you, Pacific Northwest – for nothing). I have had five different doctors who I see atleast two to three times a week all while not missing work and still making my way across the country or up and down the California coast. And if you’ve ever … Continue reading Workout, Recover, Repeat…
When being outdoors is one of your favorite things – having a backyard of your own is a dream come true! We are six months into our first home and our outdoor living space finally feels like an extension of the inside! We finally decided on a patio set that felt warm and inviting but also doubled as a lounging and dining space. And because … Continue reading It’s feels good to step outside!
