About

I’ve been dreaming up road trips and recipes in my journal ever since I was a teenager in the suburbs planning a way to break out of the monotony of strip malls and tract homes. This seasonal ritual of sprawling out with a notebook and daydreaming about potential adventures has become an anchor that helps me navigate life’s ups and downs by ensuring I always have something to look forward to, whether it’s a weekend up the coast or the first scent of jasmine on an evening walk. In a world that can often feel challenging, uncertain, and increasingly demanding, this simple act of “looking forward” has become my tiny steadying act — there’s an inherent hopefulness to it that helps me appreciate the magic of each new day.

Because so much of what I’m drawn to is ephemeral, there’s a reverence that comes when I experience something from the “fun list” of activities scrawled into my journal in the short window when it’s possible, or when I revisit a beloved place, time and time again: A citrus party becomes a tradition. A picnic in a flower field becomes a pilgrimage. A dinner made with homegrown tomatoes becomes a ceremony. With each repetition, the meaning of my experience grows deeper.

I’m excited to share some of my favorite places and rituals with you! And I hope that as you move through the seasons of your life, you infuse your experiences with meaning and document the beauty you encounter. I’d also love to know what you’re looking forward to with each shifting month or season of life, especially here in California. Please reach out if you have suggestions that you’d like to share! I’m always searching for beautiful, surreal and historic places to visit, restaurants to try, and recommendations for music, movies and books.

♡ Mukta