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Apr 10, 2024 @ 02:52 PM ∞

Day 10: train

Inside of a BART car even though BART is technically not a train, but more so a “heavy-rail public transit”. I have heard tourists call it a train so we will stick with that for just today.

The inside of an empty BART car. You can see lime green and blue chairs on the left, and even ones facing away from you on the right.

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Apr 9, 2024 @ 05:00 PM ∞

Day 9: crispy

I am absolutely obsessed with this crispy Shrimp Toast (Chinese Donut, Minced Shrimp, Spicy Aioli) from a local restaurant.

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Apr 9, 2024 @ 11:14 AM ∞

🐶 Cocoa’s day at the dentist (yesterday)

I’m always anxious every time Cocoa goes to the dentist, especially now that she’s getting older (she’s turning 13 in September). If you are not familiar with dental procedures for dogs, they knock them out so that they can properly clean their teeth. There are a lot of horror stories of dogs not waking up from the procedure due to complications. Of course, as dogs get older, the risks also increase.

The vet typically does blood tests and check for heart issues before applying the anesthesia. Those are not perfect so even if the results come out positive, there is still that risk. I feel like I stop breathing for those few hours I await for the vet’s call to let me know that Cocoa is awake and recovering.

Thankfully, Cocoa did beautifully (vet tech’s exact words) during her dental cleaning yesterday. We were reminded that she has 2 missing teeth, but no further extractions were needed.

Here she is still super groggy from the anesthesia. Her throat is a little raspy from the tube during the procedure but she’s doing well. Appetite is there and she is drinking water.

I am thankful.

Apr 8, 2024 @ 06:04 PM ∞

Day 8: prevention

An apple a day keeps the doctor away… especially if the apple is this big 😳

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Apr 7, 2024 @ 04:21 PM ∞

Day 7: well-being

I love to stay active as much as I can for my well-being. One of the ways I do that is through cycling, although lately, I’ve been doing more of this indoors via the Peloton than outdoors. Been having issues with my back but hoping to get on the bike again real soon.

Photo of a bike in front of a row of palm trees

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Apr 6, 2024 @ 04:30 PM ∞

Day 6: windy

It’s (typically) always windy here since it’s high up but when Karl the fog is not present, it’s 1000% worth the view. Taking friends up here when they’re visiting the city never gets old.