Lifestyle

  • A young child sitting on a blanket outdoors with a small birthday cake in front of her. She is wearing a mustard yellow dress and has her hand near her mouth. There is a birthday hat beside her and a topper on the cake that reads "Lily is one." The background features trees with fall foliage.

    Lily's 1st Birthday Party

    Lily's 1st birthday party was a big success! It wouldn't have been possible without my mom and her friends who happen to live close to us here in CA.

  • A happy baby girl sitting on a gray armchair, wearing a pink outfit, smiling with an open mouth, with light skin and dark hair.

    A Life Update

    Hello hello, good morning! I'm currently watching Lily on the baby monitor, rolling around trying to get comfortable for her first nap of the day.

  • A woman holding a baby outside in a wooded area, both smiling and looking at the camera, in black and white.

    Lily's 6 Month Photos

    Even though Lily is almost 10 months old, I wanted to share photos from her 6-month photoshoot since that's how far behind I am on the blog, haha.

  • Close-up of a sleeping baby with a hand resting on the side of their face, wearing a cozy brown hat.

    Lily

    Before I had Lily, I envisioned updating my blog shortly after giving birth, sharing my birth story, and attaching happy photos from the hospital.

  • A woman standing in a strawberry field holding a box of strawberries, smiling at the camera. She is dressed in a striped dress and a denim jacket, with sunglasses on her head.

    Strawberry Picking at Gizdich Ranch

    On Sunday, I decided another tradition we're going to start is strawberry picking!

  • A man and pregnant woman walking hand-in-hand along the beach at sunset, with rocky cliffs in the background.

    Our Maternity Photos

    Adam and I met a local photographer down at Natural Bridges State Beach a few weeks ago to have some maternity photos taken.

  • A woman sleeping on a bed with a gray pregnancy pillow.

    My Must Have Pregnancy Items

    I thought I'd put together a list of the products that have helped me get through the past 7+ months.

  • Group of four people standing outdoors in a sunny park, smiling at the camera. Two women and two men, with trees and houses in the background.

    Our Baby Shower in Wisconsin

    Last week, Adam and I traveled to Wisconsin for our baby shower. My friend Ashley organized everything and my mom was in charge of the food.

  • Living room with green velvet sofa, framed abstract art on the wall, and a wooden side table holding a white vase, a cup, and an open book. There are decorative pillows on the sofa and plants nearby.

    Sprucing up your Space with The Poster Store

    Earlier this year, I partnered with The Poster Store which is an online shop that sells high-quality prints and frames to help refresh any space.

  • A pregnant woman with long brown hair and fair skin standing on a beach at sunset, wearing a fitted dark gray dress, with her hands gently cradling her belly.

    We're Having a Baby!

    Whaaaaat? Yep, you read that right! I'm a little late posting to the blog, but what else is new??

  • A pair of grey sneakers on a concrete sidewalk with the message "We got this!" written in chalk.

    Instagram Story Templates // Life in Quarantine

    Have I really not updated my blog since January!? Wow. Time flies. But it also stands still somehow. I can't believe tomorrow is May 1st! What's going on??

  • Beach with people, umbrellas, and tents along the shoreline. Behind the beach, there are multi-story houses and tall palm trees against a clear blue sky.

    We Moved to California!

    A lot has happened over the past month and a half... Long story short, Adam and I moved to California!

  • A cartoon green owl with big eyes and orange feet above the word "duolingo" in green lowercase letters.

    My Mandarin Learning Journey

    I graduated with my Bachelor's degree in Linguistics and Cultural Studies from a university here in Seattle.

  • A bride and groom smiling while holding a bouquet of white flowers outdoors in a vineyard.

    Our Wedding: One Year Later!

    It has been a whole year since our wedding... How is that possible?? Some days it feels like ages ago, but others it feels like just yesterday.

  • A happy couple in wedding attire, with the groom carrying the bride, standing among grapevines in a vineyard during daytime. The bride is holding a bouquet and smiling joyfully.

    2018 // Year in Review

    Wow, 2018 was quite the year for me! It's always fun looking back and reliving the memories.

  • A man and woman smiling, showing their wedding rings, with the man wearing a suit and tie, and the woman in a dress, standing in front of a wooden background.

    Wedding Snapshots: Our Photo Booth!

    I've been reliving the magic of our day by occasionally flipping through our photo booth photos.

  • A woman with brown hair sitting on a bed, holding a white mug, looking at a laptop.

    Working from Home: Pros & Cons

    What are your thoughts on working from home? Do you love it, hate it, or feel there needs to be a healthy balance between the two?

  • A woman with a diamond engagement ring on her left hand being embraced from behind by a man, on a nature path.

    Wedding Planning Update!

    Hi hello it's July 27th and this means we have roughly six weeks until our wedding day. (44 days to be exact!) WHAT!

  • Person taking a photo of a busy street scene with a smartphone, showing colorful buildings, people walking, and outdoor umbrellas.

    How Instagrammable is Your Travel?

    Hello and happy Tuesday! I have a bit of an unusual post today, but I hope you'll read it and let me know your thoughts!

  • Three women with different hair colors and styles sitting together by a lake, raising their hands in peace signs with scenic mountains and pine trees in the background.

    2017 // Year in Review

    So much happened this year! Here’s a recap of all the excitement 2017 brought my way.

  • A young woman in a graduation cap and gown holding a diploma from Seattle Pacific University, smiling at an outdoor graduation ceremony with many people in the background.

    On Life and Being a 29-Year-Old Graduate

    Well, it's been 16 months since my last post, and as of yesterday, I'm now a college graduate. Woo hoo!

  • Three hikers with backpacks standing next to a sign that says 'Entering Olympic National Park' at the park's entrance, surrounded by driftwood and rocky terrain.

    2016 // Year in Review

    2016 was full of travel for us! I wouldn’t have it any other way. Here’s a quick recap from 2016. :)

  • Person performing a backbend yoga pose on a paddleboard in a city harbor under a bright sun.

    On Life and Being a 27-Year-Old Undergrad

    If you don't already know, I'm back in school full-time which means if I'm not in class, I'm studying for class.

  • Large yellow wall with the word 'FRUIT' written in big black letters, with a woman standing in front of it casting a shadow.

    Just a Thought

    I realized today that while I enjoy blogging, I don't exactly feel as though my blog is special in any way.

  • Book covers for four titles: 'Kafka on the Shore' by Haruki Murakami featuring a black cat, '#GIRLBOSS' by Sophia Amoruso showing a woman in black with her hands on her hips, 'Her' by Christa Parravani with two women in dark sweaters and hats, and 'The Imperfect Environmentalist' by Sara Gilbert with a woman with curly hair.

    20 Books in 2015

    Every January, I try to come up with a few reasonable resolutions for myself. Here are a few for 2015.