#717: Work For A Flower Company.
I’ve always thought about working for a flower company. So five months ago, the day after Thanksgiving, I accepted an offer for a short-term freelance gig at ProFlowers. A quick paycheck, free flowers and easy things to write about, right? Nope, way more. Fast forward to today, five months later, I know more about tulips, peonies and succulents than probably your average florist. But most of all, I’ve found that writing about flowers is way harder and…
#715: Grow A Mini Succulent.
These succulents are brave little guys, but I think they can survive a summer in my care. 🙂
#695: Stand on Mount Soledad.
What makes any Monday a little better? A breath of fresh air and skyline views on top of Mount Soledad. You get fantastic 360˙ views, and on clear days you get a clear stretch of San Diego County all the way to Mexico.
#681: Play Hooky, Do Brunch Instead.
Ahh, that holy trinity of meals that I can’t ever pass up: BRUNCH. With Mom in town this week, it’s been way too tempting to just skip work and show her the town instead. So, today I may or may not have pulled a Ferris Bueller (**cue the Edward Rooney face**), and called in sick and took Mom out to Brunch. To a holy trinity of brunch spots, Great Maple. Her review? I’m stuffed. That was delish. Sadly,…
#680: Spend Valentine’s Day With Mom.
What’s the best gift to give Mom on Mother’s Day? Not roses. Or chocolate. Orrrr a mani-pedi. Instead, surprise her with a morning hike at Torrey Pines, a rocky beach reception and plenty of selfies. Miss you Mom! Come back to the west coast soon! Psssttt… let’s stay in that AirBnB again. 🙂