travel

Manhattan Trip 1 / Summer 2017 / Last Journal Entry

August 1, 2017

“It is the end of my vacation to New York.
I am sitting at the Standard hotel grill with my father, in a maroon laise booth, maroon and pale yellow geometric floor patterns, remembering how I felt here only a few days ago.
I hate myself for being such a lost romantic in a hopelessly fast world. I want to preserve time and be here a little longer before my life starts moving again and picks me up with it’s frantic pace.

Have the utmost faith in yourself that you’re one of a kind and that you will not fail if you are consistently working hard. Every good thing has to come to a bittersweet end, so don’t be too affected, darling.”

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Palm Springs Baby (a mid vacation entitlement crisis)

April 19, 2017

my friends and I rented a mansion in palm springs for spring break, crammed all of each other into cars and had a blast of a weekend (check the vlog xoxo)

but (for ally at least), no sunny, lazy haze vacation comes without some sudden contemplation and perhaps a little confusion

when it comes to travel// i tend to like to trek:

sprawling cities

historical landmarks

developing areas (don’t ask me why)

anything busy and bustling (ny, shanghai….)

welcome now to a weekend of the total opposite- lounging by the pool, taco prep kits, and handfuls of denim, white, and blue stripes. there is nothing to remind you of worries as you day sip on jungle juice under the subtle shade of socal’s infamous palm trees. oh, and your friends are so lit. life is good bruh.

let’s just say I had a little bit of a mental crisis some point this trip. upon flushing the toilet, I looked around to see mint green bathroom walls and white wicker- how vacation-y. walked out into my room, and looked out the window to see my friends lying in pool toys downstairs in the yard. and then suddenly, this sense of displacement just struck me…

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Hawaii Oath

February 9, 2017

In Hawaii, I made a quiet and solemn oath to refind some joy and to release some of the trivial whispers. Time continues to fly, and along the way I discover the strengths and weaknesses within me. But everything is in the mind as much as it exists physically and literally.

Sometimes we don’t realize the pressures and the worries we’ve been hiding until those moments I experience in Hawaii, sitting next to my parents and sister and looking at an almost rainbow sky. The world heals and continues to preserve it’s beauty, just as we should. We should be free and happy beings, basking under the sun.

Don’t let expectations or comparisons tell you otherwise my loves.

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Tender Romance

December 21, 2016

Aloha from Kona, Hawaii! My family and I headed over to this beautiful and warm island to spend our winter break today. It’s definitely a change of scene-I flew from Los Angeles to the Bay Area, and then right to Hawaii the following day.

It’s beautiful here, but I definitely left a lot unfinished at home. Sometimes it can be hard to relax, even in a beautiful environment. Thankfully, I’ve had downtime here to reflect and, of course, work on new blog content! 🙂 One of the best parts has been just sitting by the beach and doing my work on my laptop, (which might sound really workaholic but seriously.) I am actually not even a huge fan of the sun and I can’t be under direct sunlight for too long without getting a headache haha.

I collaborated with Ralph Lauren Fragrances over the holidays to share

their Tender Romance perfume set with my dear readers. The fragrance set complements my travel perfectly! I’ve been wearing the scent throughout Hawaii; it smells like an uptown department store and I absolutely love it. I can’t wait to wear it on future dates with my boyfriend! This year, I’ve added two new perfumes to my collection, (including this one.) My go-to is a limited edition scent from Dolce and Gabanna.

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