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Although the month of December was a busy month booked with non-stop traveling and sightseeing, I couldn’t be more grateful to call this world my office. After all, I get an adrenaline rush whenever I pencil in a new destination into my planner. By being able to blog from any city in the world while making a positive impact on people’s lives, it makes doing what I love worth every single second of my life.
Read MoreOne of the best feelings ever is knowing that your friends will do anything to chase their dream careers. I've never met such hard-working and motivated creatives in the blogging industry until I traveled with Jillian and Sharon for the very first time in Seattle this past December. Being constantly surrounded by their positive energy and go-getter attitudes, I felt comfortable knowing that these women made me feel at home, even when not at home. Looking back on this trip, I've gained so much respect and admiration for these two girl bosses and I just know that we are going to kick ass in 2017. Down below, you'll find a bunch of the places (hotels, restaurants, tourist hot spots) that we visited throughout our Seattle trip and I hope that these recommendations help you out if you're ever planning to visit Seattle!
Read MoreI don't know about you, but I am certainly not a morning person. When I'm really in a hurry, I grab my essentials and dart quickly out the door. Little does morning Michelle realize until later on that eating a healthy breakfast is the key essential to a productive day. My repetitive routine of skipping breakfast eventually backfires on me, as I become super hungry and irritable if I do not energize myself properly in the morning. That's why I have formulated a few quick and easy breakfast ideas that you can make or buy when your morning schedule is super busy. Just because you have a packed schedule does not mean you have to starve yourself throughout the day! By taking the time to eat breakfast, you are fueling yourself for the long day ahead and will find yourself more efficient and productive at your work by doing so.
Read MoreIf you didn't know already know, I run a separate Instagram account dedicated solely to food photography because let's be honest...my love for food is too real. Also, I just really wanted a place to document delicious food without drowning my main Instagram account in food photos. You can check out my food Instagram, @notsomisschealthy, to see what restaurants I've previously dined at. Now that September is over, I also wanted to start making recap posts of restaurants that I want to highlight. In this case, I'm featuring my favorite restaurants from September. For anyone who's curious, I do not feature every single business that I've eaten at. Instead, I choose to invest my effort and time into featuring the best of the best.
Warning: I advise you not to read through this blog post if you are hungry or hangry! Let's just say that I warned you, hehe ;) And without further ado, let's get to those food photos!
Read MoreLast Thursday, I met up with Bay Area food photographer, Jeremy Chung, for a food tasting at the exquisite Alexander’s Steakhouse located in Cupertino. With the attentive and friendly staff serving us top-notch entrees throughout our meal, this lunch was definitely memorable and served as the perfect time for us foodies to catch up with each other’s lives before my big move to Southern California. The luxurious ambiance, the beautiful presentation of their entrees, and the excellent customer service - everything was on point from start to finish at Alexander’s Steakhouse and I couldn’t have asked for a better first experience.
Read MoreAmong all of the various seafood restaurants that I've tried all over California, I think that it's safe to say that I've finally found the one. Anchor Hitch in Mission Viejo, the one and only restaurant that has truly stolen my heart (and stomach), has me head over heels for their elegantly prepared and Instagram-worthy entrees. Going above and beyond my expectations regarding both the excellent presentation and quality of their dishes, my first time at Anchor Hitch was nothing short of a memorable and positive experience. Honestly, I had such a great time dining here that I wanted to share my all-time favorite restaurant with you guys by dedicating a blog post towards the best seafood lunch that I've ever had imaginable. Once I make my big move to Southern California, I already know for sure that I will be returning to Anchor Hitch - there's no doubt about it.
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