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In case you haven’t noticed, I definitely have art on my mind lately. A couple of weeks ago, I saw Ellsworth Kelly in a crew team practicing on the Potomac…

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This past weekend while walking along Georgetown Waterfront Park (which is quite a lovely destination in DC and reminds me just a teensy bit of NYC’s phenomenal High Line), I saw this Monarch butterfly among fluffy purple New England aster…

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Two weeks from today, the 36th annual Marine Corps Marathon will get underway. I’m not running it, but my memories from last year’s race remain as vivid as ever—because on that day, I felt like a superhero. Let me explain…

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This past Monday, on my blissful day off from work for Columbus Day, I took a leisurely morning stroll along Georgetown Harbour. I noticed a crew team practicing on the Potomac…

I’ve been trying to convince myself that I’m not really a boots kind of gal. I swore off Uggs a long time ago. And while sleek ankle boots look smashing on others, they’re not very flattering on me as they shorten my already stumpy legs…

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I’ve been making a conscious effort to be more aware of my surroundings. Be more present. Be more mindful…

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For me, the very fact that I’m writing this blog is my own humble way of honoring Steve Jobs. Yes, I’m typing this out on a gorgeous, sleek MacBook Air which makes my heart sing and my confidence soar as being one of the cool kids…

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I am guilty of looking down too much while walking. It’s not some deeply engrained custom relating to my Asian culture to avoid making eye contact with strangers. I guess it’s just become habit…

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My real point is this: I fully believe that color has the power to affect how we feel. Many experts “agree that every color we encounter has some sort of psychological impact…”

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A few weeks ago, I saw a deal that I just could not refuse. Kate Spade was having an online sample sale, and this purse was being offered at more than 55% off the original price…