San Francisco
July 26, 2017
These past few days I was in San Francisco, where I met up with a friend from Frankfurt, Germany! She was attending a conference in the states, so we decided to make a little trip of it. We were lucky enough to stay with two of her friends, who quickly became mine as well. They were so kind to show us around the city and give us the royal San Francisco treatment. I’d been to the city twice before in my life, but it never gets old. It’s so artsy and unique, I could definitely envision myself there one day. I say that about a lot of places, but it’s true! Guess I’ll just have to live everywhere 🙂 
I first came to the city when I was ten years old, then again when I was eighteen, and now as a twenty-two year old. Every time, I am overcome with the realization that wow, New York really is something special. And I know we’ve all heard the stereotype of the “mean/pushy New Yorker,” but I can honestly say every interaction I’ve had here has been lovely. People have stopped to help me on the subway, point me in the right direction, or just shoot the breeze in the park. Thank you NYC!
Why did no one tell me how amazing Santa Fe is?! Really, I think it is the most underrated city in the nation! It is the land of a million art galleries, artisan good shops, and green chili enchiladas. I spend the afternoon wandering the quaint streets, perusing the Georgia O’Keeffe museum and listening to live mariachi music in the town square. Friends, if you’re a fan of Southwest culture and, well, beauty in general, I implore you to check this place out!
Yesterday my little brother and I drove down to Austin to explore! It is the capital of Texas, something you can’t miss because the giant capital building is smack dab in the center of downtown. Congress Street leads up to its steps, and is lined with the cutest shops and restaurants you ever did see. Austin has very hip, chill vibes and I couldn’t get enough! Below are a few photos if you care to take a gander.
^Inside the State Capital building. It is so beautifully designed, I was in awe!
^A few trees hung on to their fall colors!
^The Colorado river runs through the city center, and is spanned by several bridges. Fun fact: hundreds of thousands of bats live under the bridge during certain times of the year.
^EP dropping soon…
We went to the Hope Outdoor Gallery, where graffiti artists can have a hay day!
^Lastly we stopped by a famous park in Austin where the popular music festival Austin City Limits is held each summer.
Yesterday afternoon I went with my girlfriends Alexa and Sarah to the LA County Museum of Art, or LACMA, in downtown LA. It has a wide array of art, ranging from sculpture to painting to photography and more, as well as from ancient to contemporary styles. Sarah and Alexa are art majors, which is how we met back in the day when I was an art major, so it was fun to explore and appreciate the museum with them! LACMA is known for its unique art instillations like these lamp posts out front– below are a few photos if you’d like to see.
Have a good one friends!
The day was overcast, rainy and actually quite chilly for June. As a native Californian, I am not used to even the slightest variation in weather– heck, anything below 70 degrees is frigid in my book! But I actually really enjoyed exploring the fog covered city, ducking into a cafe for a warm drink every now and again or meandering through the mall when it began to drizzle. Below are a few photos from the day if care to peruse!
^There is a beautiful park right next to my apartment that will be perfect for laying out when the sun returns!
^Frankfurt is the banking capital of Europe, so there is no shortage of men in suits running around the city. I’m not complaining…
^The Old Opera House
^I love the seamless blending of old and new architecture
^City Hall in the historic Altstadt (old town) area
Well, that’s all for today! I can’t wait to explore even more in the months to come. Now I’m cozied up at home with a cup of tea and a good book. What are you up to?
^The Altstadt in Hildesheim
Are you a big city or a small town/country person? I grew up in a relatively small suburban town in the sprawling metropolis of Los Angeles. Downtown LA was only twenty or so minutes away, so we always had access to all the events and attractions a large city affords. As an eighteenth birthday/high school graduation present, my friend and I took a trip to NYC for a few days. I was immediately smitten and could totally picture myself living there one day. I could also see myself in places like Nashville, Seattle or Chicago. Of course I can appreciate the wide open spaces of the countryside or the intimacy of a small town, but at the end of the day I think I’d like to call a big city home.
