#721: Hike A Snake-Infested Reserve.
Friend Megan and I finally caught up after weeks of missing each other. She suggested this off-the-beaten-path trail in the deep woods of East San Diego. A four-mile hike to a waterfall? YES! Little did I know, some creatures would be joining us on our hike. Every five minutes, we had to watch our feet for rattle snakes. A lovely morning overall, really.
#718: Meet With A NatGeo Designer.
The closest thing to living my National Geographic dream was meeting one of their top designers today at a hole-in-the-wall bar in Venice Beach, CA. Although our chat only lasted only 45 min (and it took me 2 hours and 45 min to get here), it was absolutely 110% worth it. He said something I’ll never forget: Never play your “Ace” card on the 1st hand. Wait for the right moment when you’ve got everything in you and…
#713: Don’t Forget South Park, SD.
Found a new reason to stick around San Diego today: South Park. It’s an underestimated, funky, off-beat neighborhood located in the southern part of downtown San Diego. Though I just discovered it about 2 hours ago, it’s now one of my new fave hoods. With hidden dives, hoppy beers and one decadent chocolate shop called Eclipse, I’m surprised more folks haven’t stumbled upon it yet. But, better we keep it that way. I don’t know if I want to…
#712: Geek Out At TableTop Commons.
Friend, Dennis and I were just looking for a simple, local San Diego bar with a couple board games and a lively atmosphere to tide us over until the weekend fun started. It was a chilly Monday evening and not much was open. But then we found Tabletop Commons. Turns out, it was THE board game bar. With at least 72 titles on the shelf. A DJ. A game host. A game ref. A jumbo-movie screen. And oh, a…
#709: Cruise Down Hollywood Blvd.
An amusement park in itself, Hollywood Boulevard is a spectacle of ALL sorts. From the Chinese Theatre to the Wax Museum to the Stars’ Footprints to the Dolby Theatre to the packed grungy sidewalks to postcard stands on ever corner, this star-studded, theatre-lined street should be a city all on its own. Yet despite the stereotyped reputation this Hollywood drag gets, it is quite possible to spend a pleasant day on Hollywood Boulevard and have a good time.