Stripes & Sunshine

Zara blouse, Seven jean shorts, Kate & Mel sandals, Banana Republic hat, Hermès belt, Rebecca Minkoff bag

Although blogging tends to fall to the bottom of my priority list when life gets hectic, I still find the joy in reading and posting when I have free time to do so.  I was reminded recently of why I started blogging in the first place. It is the perfect creative outlet - a place to document my days and express my passions. So here I am, documenting how much I love this happy little Rebecca Minkoff mini mac. The bright shade goes surprisingly well with my wardrobe. For a casual weekend look, I wore it with a black and white striped top (the boy calls it my referee shirt), jean shorts, and a straw fedora. Can you tell I'm ready for the summer?

Love for San Francisco

One week on business in a beautiful city like San Francisco meant I had to make the most of my downtime.   Spending one day on foot and another on bike, I was able to check off the iconic sites from my bucket list.   I must say, it was the charm of the hilly neighbourhoods with their adorable restaurants and shops that had me falling for this city by the bay.  The dreamy and colourful Victorian houses had me thinking about relocating to this truly amazing city.  Some of my favourite memories were biking across the Golden Gate bridge, riding the cable car to nowhere, daydreaming in front of the Painted Ladies, eating fresh ice-cream made from scratch, and climbing up Telegraph Hill for the incredible view up-top at the Coit Tower.  It was a short visit but it was nothing short of amazing.  I can't wait to visit again soon!

2012 Travel Highlights

I feel completely grateful to have been able to travel to some amazing places in 2012. Whether it was for business, family visit, or just to explore, I absolutely loved the experiences in each of the 9 countries I've had the pleasure of visiting: Ireland, UK, Italy, Greece, Turkey, China, Singapore, Indonesia, and USA.

Having moved around often and immigrated from Asia, I've experienced culture shock from a young age and I believe it's the best way to broaden one's perspective. My father has always encouraged me to embrace my curiosity and be aware of world affairs.   I grew up with the Chinese proverb instilled in my mind: 读万卷书不如行万里路 (It is better to travel ten thousand miles than to read ten thousand books). The idea of boarding a plane for an overseas destination that I know little about is the most exciting thing for me. To walk the streets of a strange town, taste fresh local food, observe different traditions and way of life, and immerse myself in another culture are experiences I would never trade.

I'm thankful that traveling has truly given me a broader perspective. It has made me aware of the importance of recognizing different cultures and understanding that there is always more than one solution to a problem. It's how you look at it. Differently.

Here are some photo highlights from my travels in 2012:

{ Ireland: Co Clare and Dublin }





{ UK: London }



{ Italy: Rome, Naples, Capri, Messina, Taormina }











{ Greece: Athens, Santorini, Mykonos, Rhodes }











{ Turkey: Kusadasi (Ephesus)}



{ Singapore & Indonesia }