Memorial Weekend Part 3: Visited Little Tokyo, Santa Monica Pier and the BTS Proof Exhibition

Day 2

Little Tokyo

Downtown Santa Monica/Santa Monica Pier

BTS PROOF Exhibition  

If you're in for a Japanese culinary experience, Little Tokyo in Downtown LA is the place to be at. There are so many sushi restaurants, bakeries and stores that mimics the streets of Tokyo. Just make sure you search for restaurants and bakeries you wanted to try because the lines can get pretty long. Some participating establishments also offer parking validation if you make a certain amount of transaction and they do have pretty decent parking garages nearby. 

Memorial Weekend Part 2: The Hearst Castle in San Luis Obispo and Solvang (California's Danish Village)

Day 1 

The Hearst Castle

Solvang

Carpinteria State Beach 

Our first full day started driving to The Hearst Castle in San Luis Obispo. Our initial plan was to only visit Solvang and Carpinteria beach but my husband's colleague encouraged us to visit The Hearst Castle since it was already on the way. 

Memorial Weekend Part 1: A Trip to LA

Last weekend my husband and I took a short vacation in LA. We wanted to escape the scorching heat of the desert and have a taste of spring in LA. Our main itinerary consisted of visiting The Hearst Castle, Solvang, Carpinteria State Beach and the BTS PROOF Exhibition. 

The drive to LA wasn't too bad although I was a bit upset that the gloomy and cold weather welcomed us in our first morning. I was expecting to shoot in the sunny blue skies of LA. But then, I thought I won't let the weather dictate my emotions and how I should take my photos.

Turning 30: Ten things I learned in my 20s

As I reflect on the past decade, I can't help but feel nostalgic about many things - from movies, music, and life in general. I couldn't help but feel quite emotional. I remember turning 20 was a BIG deal for me. I was thrilled to experience life itself. I get to do most things with less adult supervision. The last 29 years of my life were filled with adventures that led me to where and what I am today. 

In less than 24 hours, I'll be 30. I'll be entering this new decade of my life. I'm a little scared but excited to 

explore my 30s. In the meantime, I would like to share my top life learnings in my 20s. 

1. Slowly develop healthy habits & ditch the bad ones 

Whether it's money, food, or fitness, it's important to develop good and healthy habits. I know that ditching the bad ones isn't always easy. I still have a loooooot to work on.

2. Friendship breakups will happen and it's okay

I learned this the hard way. I thought having someone I knew most of my life could last forever. I thought our friendship could withstand everything but I was wrong. Eventually, I learned to accept the truth and live my life without them.