Reflections | Falling in Love
Bachelorette for life. My go-to battle cry whenever I’m single, mercilessly hunting down whatever handsome prey I can find, leaving no drink unturned and no challenge unaccepted. Bachelorette for life. My mantra as I shun the possibility of any unwelcome emotions or unneeded drama that could distract me from focusing on my career and achieving […]
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Reflections | 2014 Year in Review
Ringing in 2014 in Bali | Eager to leave a turbulent 2013 behind, I booked a last-minute trip to Bali with a couple friends in search of serenity and bliss (and a crazy NYE at the W). Was only supposed to stay a week but ended up staying three, going on a spontaneous road trip around the island […]
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Reflections | Saving 2014
2014 could have been a bad year. I wasn’t sure what I wanted to do, couldn’t land a job for a while, went through a tough breakup, lost my grandmother, grew apart from friends, didn’t have a place to truly call home, and still couldn’t gush over any beautiful ring/wedding/kids as I go well into my 30s. 2014 […]
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Experience | NBA Finals
I was camping in the middle of California when I received a call from a friend: “I have a ticket for you to Game 6 if you can make it to Miami tomorrow.” Ecstatic at the idea of watching my hometown team, the Dallas Mavericks, finally win the NBA Championships, I hitched a 3-hour ride to LA, hopped […]
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Stay | Bulgari Resort (Bali)
As luxurious as the iconic brand suggests, the Bulgari Resort-Bali is the place to stay if you want ultra-private villas, breathtaking perched views, a private beach, personal yoga lessons, and access to Bali-exclusive Bulgari timepieces – all in a serene, intimate environment. The entire resort is built like a fortress, making us feel like royal […]
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Stay | Marina Bay Sands (Singapore)
Marina Bay Sands Resort & Casino. $5.7 billion USD spent for your enjoyment pleasure — including the highest infinity pool in the world, a modern art museum, and the best shopping and restaurants in all of Singapore in one hotel. The rooms are underwhelming but the rest of this baller place is probably what Mars would look […]
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Explore | Bali, Indonesia
I went here for a week and ended up staying for three. Apparently that happens a lot here so don’t say I didn’t warn you. Although we managed to have some beautiful days, I wouldn’t recommend going during rainy season (Oct-March), but Bali is definitely a must-visit whenever you can. Below are some things not […]
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