Happy Monday, folks!
I meant to get this post up yesterday night, but after driving back to Santa Barbara with Kyle and getting home around 11, all I wanted to do was hangout with my girlfriends before heading to bed. I usually like to have posts up before the next morning, but since I don’t have any lectures on Monday OR Friday that is quarter (PINCH ME), I’m writing this up with a cup of tea before any of my housemates wake up.
Here’s what I’ve been up to during my week in my hometown for spring break!
High Tea at the Botanical Gardens
My mom recently turned 50 (happy birthday, mom!) and some of the girls in the family drove over to Huntington Beach to stroll around in the gorgeous gardens and have high tea at a small restaurant in the rose garden. There’s something so fun about getting slightly dressed up and eating finger food and little delicacies. I probably had around 3-4 plates and left feeling absolutely stuffed.
Photography
I did a bunch of portrait photography sessions over break and it was definitely one of the highlights for me. I LOVE photography and nothing makes me happier. If you want to view more photos, feel free to check out my website!
Korean BBQ
My extended family often gets together on the weekends for food+swimming+general family time every few months. On Saturday, everyone met at our house and we had quite the spread of things to eat. On the menu was korean bbq, homemade sashimi and sushi rice, salad, chicken katsu, fried rbi, tons of veggies, two different ice cream cakes, and more!
Hiking with Kyle
On Sunday, Kyle and I headed out to a local hiking area that has a gorgeous view of the ocean. I only live about 3 minutes away from the entrance to it, so we both like to go on a nice long hike whenever we’re back home. The first half of it was largely downhill, which made for a super sweaty trudge back uphill (my legs are pretty sore), but it was great to just spend some time outside with him. He’s been ridiculously busy with all his engineering things, so most of the time we spend together is in our garage-turned-study-room. Not exactly my date of choice 😉 . After hiking, we got an early lunch at The Yellow Vase. He went with a savory crepe and mocha and I had The Californian egg-white omelet, which came with a house salad and fresh baguette. You better believe I ate every last bite!
After brunch, we drove to Kyle’s house to play around with Tucker for a while. He is getting SO big and is just the funniest little pup ever <3.
And that’s just about it! My week in a picture-filled recap.
What have all of you been up to?
Woohoo for lectures only 3 days per week! Even if it’s not reallyyyy a 4 day weekend since I’m sure you’ll have lots of work to do still, that’s so exciting.
Mmmm..the brunch pictures with all of the fresh fruit and the nut bars/brownies?! YUM!
Tucker is still so adorable, and wow, he’s growing so fast! Your hiking and brunch date sounds like the perfect way to wrap up spring break <3
I’ve never had the pleasure of enjoying high tea, but it looks like something that’d be right up my alley! I mean… I’m a -huge- snack monster, so being surrounded by nothing but finger foods and snack plates?! I’d be in heaven. And I’m totally with you on dressing up for the occasion. I live in workout clothes about 95% of the time, but it’s nice to get all dolled up once in a while
As if I didn’t do enough drooling over your food pictures, now I’m mesmerized by the beautiful people and scenery! Hooray for hiking! I’ve only been a couple of times, but the endorphins / rush are like NO OTHER.
Wow…gorgeous photos. The last few melt my heart!
I am so jealous of your family get to together! My goodness that food looks so delicious!
And Tucker is the cutest little thing! I wish my puppy would go back to puppy sized instead of full on dog size sometimes haha
Ooo I love it! Your life, weather, puppy, food, and HAIR! I really like your hair, especially the cut of it!
One more thing: I love these kind of posts where we get to see everything you do! creepy?
1. I want to be part of your family. ALL THE FOOD!
2. So dang obsessed with your photography.
3. Basically just your life in general. Love love love that you are enjoying it and living in the little moments!
What happened to your knee? I see a bandaid hehe 😉
Your week looks amazing!
I’ve never heard of high tea, but that looks so good! I love to get dressed up every once in a while.
Your photography skills are improving so much! If I ever get the chance, I will definitely book an appointment with you!
I have yet to try Korean BBQ & yet to start hiking! The weather is rising a bit too much right now, so maybe an evening or early morning one will be in store.