Since Typhoon Yolanda (international codename: Haiyan) hit the Philippines a few weeks ago, I’ve been holding back tears whenever people ask how are my relatives at home. I reply, “My family is safe and blessed, but there are so many other people that died.” Thousands dead and millions more affected, losing friends and family, livelihood, and
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I found it odd that no local has mentioned it or brought me there. Yet, all of the guide books recommend going. If you check Yelp, it even has stellar reviews. How come the Torrey Pines State Reserve isn’t so popular? When I drove there this morning, I witnessed one of the most picturesque scenes in
Marketing, PR, Branding Tips and Ideas If you’re job hunting, how are your accounts helping your future employer find you? If you’re an organization, how are you reaching your audience? If you’re a brand, how are you communicating to your market? I’m currently reading a book by David Meerman Scott, a marketer/strategist and best-selling author.
In 2009, Academy of Art University in San Francisco offered me a golf scholarship. From a meager 18-year old Filipina girl, to now a well-equipped, working woman, I was transformed by learning about production, culture, art education and survival skills. In four years I spent there, I’ve been awarded three All-American honors for my golf
“All human beings agree that there are three necessities to survive: Food, Clothing, Shelter. And in that order. Food first.” -Dr. Aris Latham Food is a debatable topic because it’s highly subjective and personal. I recently started cooking, and have been slowly learning about smell, flavors, and textures. A problem came up one day while I
My mom and I set up a hiking date in Palm Springs. She’s never done it, but in the spirit of being game with me, she is going to try for the first time. We left San Diego at 8 AM and arrived in Palm Springs two hours later. As we fell in line for the
Here’s my experience taking a food tour of San Diego’s Hillcrest neighbourhood, writes Crystal Neri I just moved to San Diego and have never been to Hillcrest ever. But I’ve heard a resounding comment from everyone that it’s the neighborhood most similar to San Francisco (where I used to live). At first glance, Hillcrest does look