Local spots, honest takes, storytelling, and everything in between — the real side of San Diego through the eyes of an early 30s gal who moved here, fell in love, and made it home.
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I took a chance in 2023, packed up, and moved to San Diego without knowing a single soul — and honestly, I haven't looked back once. I started this little corner of the internet as part personal diary, part love letter to San Diego life. You'll find...
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