How to get friends to visit Hermosa Beach
“Who’s coming?” Kyle asked. “Right now just Malik, but we’ll see.” I was planning a weekend trip to Hermosa Beach to watch beach volleyball, and didn’t know who else would want to come. I...
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random life update #2
Needless to say, it’s been a while, and I need to work on being more disciplined. Not just in writing, but also in other areas of life, like (as an example) working out regularly....
My first time in Vegas…
…was this past weekend. Prior to this trip, people are usually surprised I’ve made it this far in life without visiting the city of sin. I suppose that’s because Vegas is like a rite...
My Hawaiian Vacation, part 2
So I’m back from Hawaii, and I just want to let everyone know that yes, you can visit Oahu twice in one year and have a great time. (I also want to note here...
The Travel Criteria, part 2
“Real talk,” Jason said, as if he were waiting for the other shoe to drop, “how was the Portland trip for you?” We had just gotten back from a rainy weekend trip to Portland....
Great Expectations, part 2
So I’m going camping this weekend, and I’m excited because it’s a fun group of people that I helped get together. The problem with being excited about a trip like this, though, is…what if...
My Utah Vacation
I went to Utah last week for a friend’s wedding, and extended the trip so I could also go to Arches National Park. Confession: while I was looking forward to celebrating my friend Cait...
Great Expectations
Even though it’s only been a little over a month, it feels like such a long time ago that I was enjoying a slice of heaven in Hawaii…just reminding myself that I have to...
My Hawaiian Vacation
Last week I was on vacation in Hawaii, and it was wonderful. It’s been >10 years since I last visited, so I had forgotten how amazing and beautiful it is. Of course, people say...
The Travel Criteria
“Who are you going to Paris with? How do you know that you guys will be compatible travel partners?” Jason asked. “I’m going with Nathan from church…you’ve met him, I traveled with him to...
Your risk tolerance is also not low. Just saying ;)