12/27 – Family is Family
When unexpectedly whisked away to a wedding, I really appreciate someone like my sister in my life. So grateful to have a sister like Moni....
Aliens, Canyons, and Campmates. Sept 29 – Oct 4, 2014.
In just a few short weeks of San Jose, I was already restless for the open road. Being semi-settled allowed me some mental space to process memories of the beautiful land and amazing, kind people I’ve met on this trip to so far (truly mind blowing), but was also...
12/26 – Relaxing with Attenborough
After the cooking and baking marathon the day before, the four of us wiled away the day with such TV series as The Borgais, Planet Earth, and No Game No Life. Ahhhh....
12/25 – Pipette Dreams
I like to brag that my sister is the fastest pipette hand in the Midwest. The entirety of today was spent cooking, baking, and cocktail making. And then eating all our delicious creations. I feel fortunate for my wonderful family and friends today....
12/24 – Christmas Tea and Sugar Rush
A quick morning baking session and it’s off to San Francisco for ‘Christmas tea’ with Kendall’s mom’s side of the family. So many sweets! I think I’ve had enough sugar until at least 2015....
12/23 – Gather the Raw Ingredients
Christmas in Bay Area with Kendall means a ravioli pilgrimage to Molinari Delicatessen. Also, some handmade fettuccine and salami for meals and snacking surrounding the main event. Also also, a 17 pound turkey, enough cooking supplies for the family sauce and sides, and supplies for three kinds of cookies, not...
12/22 – Hatoful Boyfriend
Just another day at Kendall’s family home. Depending on how you look at it, there are either few places in the world I feel at home, or many places. The Palo Alto home of Kendall’s family is one of them. I have happy memories of Christmas in the past,...
12/21 – Dimsum Fugue
It’s good to have friends who know how to eat, especially six of them together. Joy Luck Palace is inevitable. Also, another year at the Dickens Fair!...
12/20 – Dressing Up for the Nutcracker
It’s Kendall’s family tradition to attend the Nutcracker for Christmas. Formal wear doesn’t pack well, thankfully I have a stylin’ sister and friend to borrow from. I feel like a chameleon lately....
12/19 – Holidays Begin with a Storm
I don’t know if I’m a badass or an idiot, but I left Pete and SF in blinding rain and rode to Sunnyvale to go climbing with Dmitry one more time before he went home for the holidays. Half an hour late, I was soaked down to my underwear...