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Dinner in Pasadena

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 “Cocktails” Pasadena, 2025

Tonight we met up with some friends for dinner at Nick’s in Pasadena. The restaurant had a great atmosphere, and the food was absolutely delicious. Mariko and I both really enjoyed our cocktails too. I ordered the Crisp Martini and Mariko had a glass of Italian brut rosé. Yum!!!

Afterward, we took a short walk over to Erewhon, an upscale supermarket just down the street. I was curious about how the prices stacked up against our go-to HEB, so I pulled out the HEB app to compare. On average, things seemed to be about 35% more expensive – but the place was definitely sleek and trendy.

Off to California

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 “In the Sky” US, 2025

We’re heading to California for a week! I’ll be working remotely from the South Bay while we spend time with family and friends. The main reason for the trip is to see Koa perform with the Blue Devils at the Rose Bowl next week. It should be a fun time!

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 “In the Sky” US, 2025
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 “In the Sky” US, 2025

Vancouver to Austin

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 “Street Scene” Vancouver, 2025

Today we wrapped up our Alaska vacation and disembarked from the ship in Vancouver. On the bus ride to the airport, I caught a few glimpses of the city – and wow, it looked amazing. I’d really love to come back someday and spend a few days exploring. It seems like such a vibrant place.

Our flight home was a nonstop to Austin, which made the trip back super easy. I had the window seat and spent most of the flight watching the scenery go by. The best part? I actually spotted our house as we were descending into the airport. That was such a fun surprise!

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 “Over Vancouver” 2025
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 “Our Neighborhood” Texas, 2025