Tuesday, January 19, 2016

Productive Relaxation, Recent Inspiration



It was so nice to have a three-day weekend soon after the holidays. The extra free time quickly got filled up and I tried my best to be productive while taking time to hang out with friends. After all, I am happiest when my free time matches up with my loved ones'. Luckily winter here is pretty mild so being outside and getting around the city is still pleasant. Yoga and a short hike, both with friends, made physical activity even more fun... though probably did not fully make up for the good food I had this weekend. :)

Recent jaunts around San Francisco:

  • getting a post-holiday facial at Credo, an organic beauty boutique/spa that opened in the city last year (thanks to a former Sephora exec). I've been here a few times in the last year and every time has been so relaxing and good for my skin. For anyone interested in cleaning up their beauty routine, check out their site!

Tata Harper Spa at Credo

  • catching the views from Twin Peaks... slightly cloudy on the day my friends and I went, but you could still make out the bay, the ocean, and the bridges and see how gorgeous the city is:

view from Twin Peaks

  • picking a wonderful charity to benefit from a happy hour organized by a friend:

the samfund

And lately I've been reading...

  • different perspectives on the recent (kinda scary) activity in the markets: by Schwab and by NYMag
  • a millennial's take on getting a financial advisor 
  • after watching the movie Joy last month, a friend recommended this article on selling on the QVC network