Tag Archives: Family

If I Have Today

Posted on April 11, 2022 by Island Traveler

If I have today, where would I want to be? If I have today, whom should I spend my last hours, minutes, seconds? If I have today, who should I say, “I’m so sorry,” to ask forgiveness? If I have … Continue reading →

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Maskless Disneyland, What’s It Like

Posted on March 4, 2022 by Island Traveler

“Disney Magic is definitely better maskless. Two thumbs up.” Before one can navigate their Disneyland App to begin their Disney Adventures, a COVID warning disclaimer and consent pops up. “By visiting Disneyland Resort, you voluntarily assume all risks related to … Continue reading →

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Chinatown SF 2 Years After

Posted on January 24, 2022 by Island Traveler

It’s our first visit of Chinatown in San Francisco, 2 years Anniversary of the Pandemic. Wife and Son were excited. They’d been giving me hints the night before and that morning. I wasn’t as interested, but it is our Family … Continue reading →

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A Year of Almost No Regrets

Posted on January 1, 2022 by Island Traveler

People assume I have this amazing life. People assume I’m always happy. People assume I will say yes to everyone because I’m generalized as The Nice Guy. People assume I can help everyone. So many assumptions. So many expectations. So … Continue reading →

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Disney Christmas Like No Other

Posted on December 28, 2021 by Island Traveler

Bad Weather or Christmas Miracle, our first Disneyland Christmas happened. We didn’t expect to get in Disneyland this Winter Holidays. Reservations are full till New Year. But the day before we were leaving L.A., there is was, an opening for … Continue reading →

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No Greater Christmas Gift Than Love

Posted on December 12, 2021 by Island Traveler

December is speeding towards Christmas. Christmas is sprinting towards New Year. Then, 2021 is gone. No Rewind. No take two. It’s over. What was given or not given can’t be undone. Christmas dilemma? Finding the right gift that is both … Continue reading →

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Hiking in the Clouds

Posted on November 1, 2021 by Island Traveler

Halloween Weekend, Father and Son drove to Aptos for Funko direct eBay buy pick up. Son very excited. Funkos were 2015 valuable Collectibles. He looked super Happy, like getting his Birthday or Christmas Wish Present. Ah, the Fun Wonder World … Continue reading →

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Last Disney Halloween Magic

Posted on September 26, 2021 by Island Traveler

It was our last Family Halloween Disney Magic before our World got locked and turned up side down. It was our last Holiday Celebration where we were freest to bring to life our wildest imagination. No worries of infection, people … Continue reading →

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Goodwill Scavenger Hunt

Posted on September 22, 2021 by Island Traveler

End of Summer 2021, the 3 Amigos were trying to figure out one collective activity where everyone will enjoy and remember. I quickly suggested, “Roadtrip to the Beach? Wifey replied with a question, “Again?” My second suggestion, “Hiking on rugged … Continue reading →

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Santa Cruz, The Lost Boys and Us

Posted on September 18, 2021 by Island Traveler

Surfers Turf, Santa Cruz is not only known for its awesome Surf Breaks but also for its beautiful haunting Sun-kissed Beaches. Winter, Monarch Cove at Natural Bridges State Beach provides Haven and Sanctuary to migratory Monarch Butterflies. Thousands of flickering … Continue reading →

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Birds Beach, Seals Beach, Human Beach, Any Difference?

Posted on September 8, 2021 by Island Traveler

Is there any difference between Birds Beach, Seals Beach and Human Beach? Yes, there are contrast and differences with some commonalities. Birds Beach has lots of flying, diving, tweeting, singing, pooping. Life is communal, crowded, but everyone gets along. Sharing … Continue reading →

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Pismo Beach, Not Another Beach

Posted on August 22, 2021 by Island Traveler

Son making his point, “Dad, 3 hours drive just to go to a beach? A beach is a beach. We can go closer.” Hmm, what to say to convince him? True, a beach is a beach. What makes Pismo Beach … Continue reading →

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