A Local’s Guide to the Perfect Sunday in Santa Barbara

My skin is sun drenched and my brain is fuzzy with blissful exhaustion. I’m not on vacation, I’m not on some remote tropical island, I’m not even celebrating anything–today was just another Sunday afternoon here in Santa Barbara. And yet, it was perfect. It never ceases to amaze me how lucky I am to live… Continue reading A Local’s Guide to the Perfect Sunday in Santa Barbara

How to look like a stupid tourist in your own town and love every minute of it

I know, I know, it’s been a while since I last posted, and I’m sure all 3.5 of my readers have been devastated by my lack of insightful words flowing into the universe. The truth is, I was busy getting another year older and wiser whilst enjoying my fabulous birthday present from the universe–the flu!… Continue reading How to look like a stupid tourist in your own town and love every minute of it

The Santa Barbara Bucket List

You know that cliche saying, “Live every day like it’s your last”, or something along those lines? I’ve been looking at the world that way a bit lately. No, no, I don’t have a terminal illness, don’t get your panties in a bunch (or throw a party just yet), but I guess I should add… Continue reading The Santa Barbara Bucket List

Santa Barbara Solstice and Why I Want a Parade for my Birthday

I F-ing love parades. LOVE them. If I could have my very own parade for my birthday, that’s the only gift I would want. (Friends, take note). We would all wear feathers and go dancing through the streets with trumpets and drum circles and confetti and throw gerbera daisies and cake pops onto our wildly… Continue reading Santa Barbara Solstice and Why I Want a Parade for my Birthday

Red Wine and White Water Rafting: An Epic Combination

I might as well come out and admit that I’m a bit of an online coupon whore. I’m sorry if it sounds a bit uncouth, but I can’t help myself–Groupon, Living Social, Travel Zoo– any time I see a good deal I just can’t help but take my panties off and wave them around in… Continue reading Red Wine and White Water Rafting: An Epic Combination