I guess you could say that a modern girl’s fairytale still includes a happily ever after, a beautiful castle, and her Prince Charming. For my 21st birthday, I got to experience that fairytale at Castello di Amorosa. My modern fairytale, along with my Prince Charming and a happily ever after, includes some dark chocolate and… Continue Reading
Mission Peak: The Never-Ending Climb
You know how Miley Cyrus sang “The Climb”? Her main chorus goes: ” There’s always gonna be another mountain I’m always gonna wanna make it move Always gonna be an uphill battle Sometimes I’m gonna have to lose Ain’t about how fast I get there Ain’t about what’s waitin’ on the other side It’s the… Continue Reading
Wat Mongkolratanaram: Thai in the Midst of Berkeley
Berkeley is definitely a hodge-podge kind of a city, no question! I love brunch so much (in fact, I would say that it is my favorite meal of the day!) but, I have never ever had a Sunday Brunch experience like this! Wat Mongkolratanaram is a Thai Buddhist Temple that serves traditional Thai food to… Continue Reading
Oktoberfest by the Bay
Oktoberfest: Ever since I turned 21, this has been one of the experiences I have been looking forward to. Beer. Food. Sauerkraut. Music. Cute costumes. Therefore, when Oktoberfest by the Bay was announced for September 25-27th in San Francisco, I jumped at the chance. Matty and I were able to received discounted tickets by going… Continue Reading
The Magic Pumpkin
October is the reign of the pumpkin. Around this time, Starbucks rolls out the traditional pumpkin spice latte, a drink that has the entire world fangirling at its feet. A pumpkin isn’t just for making into lattes, however. There are so many things that can come from it! Remember that huge pumpkin we got from… Continue Reading
Tele-BEARS No More!
I remember my very first Tele-BEARS just a couple years ago. The confusion, the rush, the excitement to get to pick my very first college classes. Now, I have just completed my very last Tele-BEARS ever, on Tuesday, October 20th at 5:20 p.m., sitting down on a bench outside 79 Dwinelle, during my History of… Continue Reading