This week's playlist is dedicated to St. Patrick's Day and to one of my favorite Irish rock bands: Dropkick Murphys. While Patty's Day isn't quite the same this year; we can still celebrate Irish culture together by collectively cracking a cold one and throwing on the playlist below from our respective quarantined comfort zones. It … Continue reading steez you can hear vol. 40: Patty’s Day ’20
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Let’s Get Dangerous: What I (and you) should watch on Disney+
I know everyone and their favorite blogger is probably writing a Disney+ list right now. In fact, it's most likely similar to this one... but I think the best thing about it's launch is the appeal the service carries towards audiences of all ages. For example, my Disney+ watchlist is going to look slightly different … Continue reading Let’s Get Dangerous: What I (and you) should watch on Disney+
Day 33: Home
Just like that, my last day was here. I woke up a mixture of anxiety and happiness. I was excited to see my parents and my friends and especially to play basketball but I was also afraid. Afraid to face what awaited me upon my return: the real world. I thought about this for as … Continue reading Day 33: Home
Day 23/24: Friday Night Lights/ Clear Lake
My Aunt Christina and my Uncle Dennis live in Auburn while my Aunt Jenny and Uncle Al were a 30 min drive away in El Dorado Hills. It was a Friday night and I rolled up to their house around 1:30pm. My aunt and uncle have one of the coolest houses I've ever been in … Continue reading Day 23/24: Friday Night Lights/ Clear Lake
Day 22: Ride the Lightning
Right now, its of paramount importance for me to live in the moment and accept things as they are and not as they could be or how I want them to be. I have to be the calm within the chaos swirling around me. Remain level-headed and sharp as I continue on this journey. I … Continue reading Day 22: Ride the Lightning
Day 20: Shelter Cove
It was this moment of my trip when I fell into a pot of honey. When planning for this trip, I did some research into the lost coast and the few communities that were left in the area. Because of the enormous King Range, there weren’t any highways built through it and it remains one … Continue reading Day 20: Shelter Cove
A Love Letter to…
Now that I've essentially gone halfway through my journey, I thought it'd be nice to throw a little shoutout to my house on wheels.... To my trusty Toyota Tacoma, I know that’s not really your name. I know you’re designation is just “pickup” truck… but to me you’re so much more. Most recently, … Continue reading A Love Letter to…
Day 9: Family Business
My cousin Nora and I are born 5 days apart. We grew up blocks away from each other, went to the same elementary school, high school and college and we celebrate our birthdays together every year. In short, she’s my best friend. She knows everything about me and we have continued to grow together throughout … Continue reading Day 9: Family Business