what jen does

Life, home, and a little travel

Year: 2011

  • Live update: Marina beach (day 7)
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    Live update: Marina beach (day 7)

    Morning coffee on the beach. There is a paddle boarder to watch and waves to run from. Awesome. Xoxo

  • Ocean and more Ocean (Day 6)
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    Ocean and more Ocean (Day 6)

    yep, I’ve got two rides these days Things I’ve done today: drank many many cups of coffee had my first BLT in a week (I know this seems odd) saw some killer views taken two bubble baths … and jumped up and down on the beach frequently. As a testament to how great this bed…

  • Live Update: Carmel (Day 6)
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    Live Update: Carmel (Day 6)

    Eating lunch at the Village Corner Bistro. Obviously a BLT. But I scared the waiter by letting him pick the bread choice. Did you notice the fire pit? Xoxox

  • To the Coast I Go (Day 5)
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    To the Coast I Go (Day 5)

    I think I have a sunburn on my face. I’m totally okay with it. You know when you are just sure that you are making good decisions? That’s how I feel on this trip. I also feel super lucky. Not only because I can take this trip, but also because it’s worked out so well…

  • Live from Glacier Point (Day 5)
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    Live from Glacier Point (Day 5)

    Managed to get here in time for dawn-ish. Totally gorgeous. Just me and some Germans kicking it. Xoxo.

  • Waterfalls and Mentos (Day 4)
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    Waterfalls and Mentos (Day 4)

    at the base of Vernal Falls Day 4. On the books. Check and mate. I’m not sure I could have really asked for a better day although I’m not sure that I have any winning photographs from the adventures. But I’m okay with that because yesterday at my photography class the instructor said “sometimes a…

  • Nicely done America (Day 3)
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    Nicely done America (Day 3)

    As I write this, I’m chugging water and eating a corn muffin for dinner. Exotic right? Well, my dinner is about one bazillion times less exciting and pretty as my day was. But, hey… I’m in YOSEMITE and it’s Day 3. Newsflash? It’s pretty great. But I’m oddly sore from a combo of driving for…

  • The Adventure Begins (Day 1 and 2)
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    The Adventure Begins (Day 1 and 2)

    I’ve pretty much only planned this adventure only 24 hours in advance. I’ll say that a lot in the next few posts. But on day 1 of this journey, I checked into the Hilton Union Square Hotel …. in the midst of a 4,000 person Halloween party. I’m not a fan of Halloween. I don’t…

  • Tasty Pretzel Tots
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    Tasty Pretzel Tots

    On Wednesday, I tweeted that I would only make myself some soft pretzel tots if I went for a run on Thursday. It was very well intentioned. I really thought I would go for the run. But then it rained. And. I got some cavities filled. So, instead I felt sorry for myself and gummed…

  • Pancetta is my friend
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    Pancetta is my friend

    Several several several weeks ago I wrote about some of my favorite moments of the summer…. and that included Hurricane Waffles. I actually can’t believe Hurricane Waffles was like a lifetime ago. Time flies when you’re having fun… or perhaps just when you’re flying. Hurricane Waffles were inspired by this Cupcakes and Cashmere post that…