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Encinitas has always had a special place in my heart. The coastal town carries that laid‑back California vibe where surfboards lean against café walls and the smell of saltwater drifts through the streets. In September 2009, I found myself at Moonlight Beach for one of...
Ashley’s birthday in 2009 wasn’t just another gathering—it was an all‑day celebration that started under the San Diego sun and carried on until the early hours of the morning. August 23rd was hot, bright, and perfect for a pool party, so we decided to make the most of...
It was one of those summers where music seemed to pulse through the city, and for me, the highlight was the night we went to Cricket Wireless Amphitheatre in Chula Vista (just outside San Diego) to see No Doubt, The Sounds, and Panic! at the Disco. It wasn’t just a...
2009 was a simpler time—skinny jeans were in, flip phones were still clinging to relevance, and I thought going to a No Doubt concert would be a chill night of ska nostalgia. Spoiler alert: it was chaos wrapped in Gwen Stefani glitter, and I loved every...
There’s something magical about a “last night out” — the kind of evening where you know you’re closing a chapter, so every laugh, every strike, and every gutter ball feels bigger than it really is. That’s exactly what happened when Tara, a few friends, and I headed...
If you’ve ever wondered what happens when the San Diego Purdue crew joins forces with the Henry’s Pub staff for a night of bowling, let me paint you a picture: neon lights, craft beer, and enough gutter balls to qualify as a natural disaster. This...
On May 17, 2009, Petco Park was buzzing as the San Diego Padres wrapped up a three-game series against the Cincinnati Reds. It wasn’t just any Sunday—it was a day for Padres fans to savor a classic pitching duel, a clutch home run, and a complete...
In the spring of 2009, I had the chance to spend a weekend at one of San Diego’s signature sporting events—the San Diego Crew Classic. Held every year on Mission Bay, the Crew Classic is more than just a regatta; it’s a festival of rowing, community, and coastal energy...