THE PERSONAL GEOGRAPHIC: California

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The Great American Adventure...

This video was created/directed/edited by yours truly and shows a little bit of what our 2 weeks at UCR living in dorms was like...

We are from CANADA, SPAIN, FRANCE, BELGIUM, UK, PORTUGAL, and JAPAN!!

I haven't posted in a long time but this video will explain a lot!

ENJOY!

It is one of those videos that will make us cry years later :-)

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Cross Country Roadtrip

We are finally settling in after a 25 hour long drive/road trip from Southern California to Vancouver, BC. I drove for a good, long 30 minutes while my boyfriend drove for about 24.5 hours....In my defense, I was better at being the passenger...not that I'm not good at driving.....anyways.

Essentially the whole trip consisted of 4 Costco gas ups/bathroom breaks + 1 overnight stop at a friend's house (+2 cats) + 1 forest fire + more bathrooms breaks...because apparently my bladder is teeny tiny. Everything else that occurred was not captured because 1) I was exhausted and 2) We were going crazy.

Newport and Pirate's Cove

I love that name, Pirate's Cove....that's where we went yesterday after paddle boarding in Newport.

Yesterday was my first time on a paddle board. It was a blast, especially since it was a 10 person paddle board.

The day started early and the weather turned out to be beautiful, though there were a bit of clouds here and there. It was the only day where most of us were free so we could only make it out that day.

As soon as we got onto the board, it didn't take long for us to realize that it wasn't so much balance as it was coordination.

Some Yoda Love

Happy Monday Evening!

Spring break is over and I am officially back in ~~Raincouver~~ Vancouver. It has only been five hours and I'm already missing the hot sun! Although I have a lot to look forward to now, I can't help but look back at how amazing this trip was. Especially since I was lucky enough to meet, greet, and shoot with Yoda! And no, not the Jedi Master.

LA Photo Shoot: A Classic Moment

I have been so busy recently and I know it's no excuse to be MIA, but school, work, and getting my butt down to LA has had me running around like a headless chicken. (Okay, maybe not the best analogy...)

So yesterday I finally did my first photo shoot in LA, and it was a lot of fun! I met the photographer, John from Westernoff Photography and we did some shooting all around the area. The following photo happened when we were shooting by a train station. As people were getting off the train, I was just waiting for everyone to pass by so we can get started again. I guess John saw the opportunity to capture a hilarious moment. I swear I had no idea that this guy was looking at me (which you can clearly tell by my partly closed eyes,) and I cannot stop laughing at how funny this photo is. When this guy finally walked by, he looked at me and said with a grin, "Damn, you're hot as f***!!"

You should have seen my reaction! I mean, I haven't be spoken to like that since high school! What are you supposed to say when someone makes a comment like that? Anyways, I am excited to see the rest of the photos but this one will keep me laughing for a long time!

PS. If you ever need head shots, John is fantastic! Check out his photography. I am super stoked and look forward to working with him again.

La Placita Olvera! [a personal favourite]

The one thing I love about Los Angeles is located in downtown LA! Olvera street or "La Placita Olvera" is a historical street turned into a Mexican marketplace gem. Having been to Mexico myself a few years back, the place definitely made me feel nostalgic, in a good way! The amazing food and culture was quick to draw me in so it didn't take long before I began to feel at home. Wonderful mariachi bands and children running about livened the place up. Though it was raining, it didn't stop people from being outside to enjoy the day.

I have to say, I was a little afraid of coming back here because I have been gone for so long, but this blog needs the breath of life again.

Ever since I came back from China, I had a hard time finding out who I was and what I wanted in my life. I ended up following through with the plans that I made and have been in California for over a month now with only 8 days left.

7 days ago, I ran my first mile without stopping, the actual distance being 1.5 miles . 2 days ago, I beat my distance by running 1.6 miles. Here, I also learned how to lead climb and went outdoors, climbing a 5.0, 5.6, and ending with a 5.8 in the Riverside rock quarry. I was taught how to make my own pasta from scratch. None of these are extraordinary by any means, especially when you think about the olympians, but I now know what I am capable of and it motivates me to continue.

With only 8 days left, I already miss this place, but I will miss my boyfriend even more. Elizabeth Gilbert has said that your soulmate is like a mirror that shows you the things that hold you back, and that is exactly what my boyfriend has been for me.

When I go back home, I will be cooking more, climbing more and running more. Whatever muscle I lost during my time in China, I know I will gain back. The hard part of this though will be staying motivated, but I know I can do it! Just some hard work right? :-)