12/13- Firsts and Lasts

Tuesday, some work peeps and I did an early celebration for my departure. We enjoyed some Hawaiian food at a place called Pa’Ina, explored Japantown, and took some freaking cute pictures. It is such a blessing to have worked with these ladies these past three months. They have welcomed me in with open arms and…

11/13- I Found Out Where I’m Going Next!

*Wow. Late posting two weeks in a row! So sorry!* That’s right! I know where my next destination is! Drum roll please! …WORCESTER, MASSACHUSETTS! Looks like I’m heading back to the east coast, folks! There are so many things I’m looking forward to during my stay in Massachusetts. I intend on visiting both Boston and…

10/13- Sista, Sista

*I’m so sorry this is just now getting posted!* 3 weeks left. 15 days of work, 20 days of life left here in San Francisco. I am absolutely blown away by how the time has flown. My weeks are so packed between work, exercise, friends, and the day-to-day that when I look up, I can…

9/13- I Took a Trip to La La Land

What commenced this past week has made my 23rd birthday unforgettable. On Thursday, the ladies in my small group and I went out to dinner at Kiki Japanese Restaurant (right around the corner from SIP!), where I chowed down on sushi and was given the ol’ restaurant birthday sing-along. We then went to the Academy…

8/13- Sipping Tea and Lifestyle Changes

Here we are. Another week deeper into my time in San Francisco and another week closer to its end. When I was in DC, it was hard saying goodbye. Not just to where I worked, but also my friends, church, even just the city itself. I dreaded my last day and felt truly “uprooted” when…

7/13- Birthday Plans and Some Serious Garlic Breath

This was my first year of not being able to celebrate Easter with my family. No egg-dyeing, no bunny cake baking, no sunrise service. Yet, this Easter was one for the books. Church was lovely and I enjoyed dressing up for it! I’ve certainly noticed that as I have lost weight and toned up, my…

6/13- We’re Half Way There!

“Whoa, livin’ on a prayer!” I’m telling you, it is absolutely insane to me that I am done with half of this assignment. Time has flown! Upon reflection, there isn’t a single ounce of regret with how I’ve spent my time thus far. I have packed so much into the past weeks and am completely…

5/13- A Week of Infamy

This week brought on the kind of excitement that grays hair. To start, on Monday morning, I left my apartment in a state of mild disarray: unmade bed, clothes scattered across the floor, sink full of dishes, and cluttered counter. However, when I came back from work and CrossFit that evening, I came home to…

Let’s Talk About Scrubs, Baby

The first pair of scrubs I ever bought were for clinicals back in my college days. They were the required navy blue color and as standard as they come: unflattering, made out of stiff material, and expensive. I rationalized back then that I would wear them enough to get my money’s worth out of them,…

4/13- Sweat and Seal Shenanigans

How am I already a third of the way through my time in San Francisco? I cannot believe how quickly the time has gone! This fact has hardened my resolve all the more to make a dent in the stack of books that I brought with me. I did some reading while in DC, but…