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HUSTLE FILE #99: Sacha Pytka

Posted on January 30, 2013 by Shannon Flaherty

NAME: Sacha Pytka OCCUPATION: Sometimes fashion designer, sometimes travel blogger LOCATION: Venice Beach WHAT’S YOUR HUSTLE: Quite simply seeing the world and sharing it. WHAT DOES YOUR HUSTLE MEAN TO YOU: I caught the travel bug young, traveling with my … Continue reading →

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Happy, New & Beautiful too!

Posted on January 1, 2013 by Shannon Flaherty

Happy New Year, friends! Wishing you all much love, beauty and blessings in 2013. I caught the last few sunsets of 2012 in Venice Beach (with my husband!) and they were magnificent! Hope these photos inspire you as they do … Continue reading →

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Torrential & Tropical in Taipei

Posted on April 26, 2012 by Shannon Flaherty

Whoooo!!! We made it to Taipei, Taiwan. We arrived to a tropical and humid night, scooters buzzing up and down the city streets. Instead of stinky tofu at the night markets though (a real delicacy that stinks up the whole … Continue reading →

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Lost in Fascination (with Beer Posters)

Posted on April 24, 2012 by Shannon Flaherty

Some of my favorite graphics I’ve spotted popping in and out of hidden, hole-in-the-wall Japanese restaurants over the last week are all of the beer posters. Here’s a collection of a few favorites… Even if you don’t drink, there are … Continue reading →

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Lost in Fascination (with Our Engagement!!!)

Posted on April 19, 2012 by Shannon Flaherty

Okay, internet friends, far and wide!!! I’ve got some BIG NEWS for you!!! The dude I’ve been very in love with and very obsessed with since the day we met and he asked me for my phone number almost seven … Continue reading →

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Lost in Fascination (with Cherry Blossoms)

Posted on April 19, 2012 by Shannon Flaherty

Whoooooo!!! Greetings from springtime in Tokyo, where everything is pink! Well, maybe not everything… but ’tis the season when all the cherry blossoms are in bloom and it’s kind of rainy and windy so the blossoms are blowing everywhere like … Continue reading →

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Lost in Fascination (with Toilets)

Posted on April 17, 2012 by Shannon Flaherty

Konichiwa and welcome to “Lost in Fascination” — a series of stories and photos from my travels in Asia over the next few weeks. It’s Day 4 for me in Tokyo and I’m kicking off the series with a “toilets” … Continue reading →

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Two Weeks ’til Tokyo! Taipei, Seoul and Busan!

Posted on March 29, 2012 by Shannon Flaherty

Konichiwa, homies! Yep, I’m practicing my Japanese since two weeks from today I’ll be on a direct flight from LA to Tokyo to bounce around Asia for three weeks. Why, you ask? Well, because that’s how I roll. Or at … Continue reading →

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Stoke-My-Fire February into Make-It-Happen March

Posted on February 28, 2012 by Shannon Flaherty

Oh man! Here we go folks, sliding from February right along into March. We even get a whole extra day with this February 29th Leap Day business. Trip out! And although I’ve been kind of spacing it on this blog, … Continue reading →

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Oh Hello 2012!

Posted on February 8, 2012 by Shannon Flaherty

My, how this new year is flying by. Straight flown into February without a single post in January! The thing is, I kinda took a blogging break on purpose since I dedicated January to writing a first draft of a … Continue reading →

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My Top Ten of 2011: Movin’ shakin’ & sortin’ a sand collection!

Posted on December 31, 2011 by Shannon Flaherty

Wow! What a year. I quit a job, got a job, moved in with my dude, traveled a lot, tripped out a lot, tried new things, had a JAWS-themed birthday-Halloween party, and like my bestie Justina Blakeney wrote in her … Continue reading →

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On the Rail, Along the Sea

Posted on November 26, 2011 by Shannon Flaherty

Super excited to head down to Union Station today and hop the Amtrak Pacific Surfliner to Oceanside. Off to visit my bestie from Berlin Amanda Vietta Andersen and chill by the sea until tomorrow. Wishing everyone a beautiful weekend full … Continue reading →

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Thankful for Don Rickles, Randy & YOU!

Posted on November 24, 2011 by Shannon Flaherty

Happy Thanksgiving all! A few weeks ago I had the super cool opportunity to see a comedic living legend of Las Vegas fame, Mr. Don Rickles. Also known as “Mr. Warmth” and the greatest insult comedian, my rad dude Randy … Continue reading →

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Sin City Stretch

Posted on November 12, 2011 by Shannon Flaherty

Ahhh, the open road across the Mojave through Barstow to Las Vegas. A Saturday drive and a Sunday return. Feeling lucky, feeling good. Happy weekend to all! Xo, s

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Piña Colada While You Work

Posted on October 21, 2011 by Shannon Flaherty

Forget whistling while you work! How about a piña colada… or two, if happens to be happy hour in Mazatlan! Happy Friday, amigos! Saludos desde Mexico, s

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Mexico City Snapshots

Posted on October 17, 2011 by Shannon Flaherty

Today is our fourth and final day in Mexico City, as we’re flying to Mazatlan this afternoon. But I just had to post a few snapshots before we left. I’m planning a future post on the lovely eco-social-savvy El Patio … Continue reading →

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Mexico City, Green and Pretty

Posted on October 11, 2011 by Shannon Flaherty

This Friday, I’m headed to one of the largest, most densely populated cities in the world—Mexico City, also know as D.F. (day-f-ay, as it’s pronounced) which stands for Districto Federal. I took a 5-day trip there in 2006, but this … Continue reading →

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State Park Scene Report: Big Sur to Marin

Posted on October 4, 2011 by Shannon Flaherty

California knows how to party! From LA to the Bay, I made it up and down the coast last week, visiting and camping in some of the most beautiful parks in the Golden State. Here are a few snapshots to … Continue reading →

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Hit the Road, Jack

Posted on September 28, 2011 by Shannon Flaherty

On the road again… Just like Jack Kerouac… Or was it Willie Nelson? Whoever it was, here we go again! Just like many ramblers that’ve come before me, I’m headed up the coast today. It’s a motorbike caravan and I’m … Continue reading →

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Escape / Retreat

Posted on September 22, 2011 by Shannon Flaherty

Ahhh, this was the view from my office-to-go this morning. Hiding out at my sister and her husband’s cabin in the pine trees near a lake in Washington was the best idea for this week! Can’t wait to see where … Continue reading →

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Freelance Freedoms: One-Day Work Week

Posted on September 19, 2011 by Shannon Flaherty

What fun that it’s less than two months since I resigned from my full-time job, and I’ve already got this freelancing life all figured out, or at least pretty well figured out. One super rad thing about being a freelancing … Continue reading →

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The September Set-Up

Posted on September 5, 2011 by Shannon Flaherty

Happy Labor Day, y’all! Another crazy day in this crazy world of ours. How lucky to enjoy a day dedicated to relaxing and BBQ-ing. I mean, take a look at the news and it’s obvious there are people and parts … Continue reading →

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Vacation Visits to Back on the Attack

Posted on August 26, 2011 by Shannon Flaherty

Ahhh… so nice how a vacation out-of-town sure feels like hiding from your regular life, right? Yep, I’m definitely feeling all silly and cartoony since I got back from a five-day family visit to Erie, Pennsylvania. Wow, what fun. Cousins, … Continue reading →

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Do Quit Your Day Job

Posted on August 17, 2011 by Shannon Flaherty

When you quit your full-time day job like I just did a few weeks ago, and then give yourself a little time to space out before picking up more work, you’ll find you can turn a Tuesday into a Sunday … Continue reading →

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An All-Around Rad Weekend!

Posted on August 14, 2011 by Shannon Flaherty

From inside the historic Jim Henson/Charlie Chaplin lot on La Brea… To the Cosmic Cafe at the top of Mount Wilson in the Angeles National Forest… Not to mention a trip to Raging Waters in San Dimas and a rad … Continue reading →

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Who’s Excited for a Summer Holiday?

Posted on June 28, 2011 by Shannon Flaherty

We are!

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Sundays in the Park

Posted on June 6, 2011 by Shannon Flaherty

Yaay! So happy I made it to two rad parks two Sundays in a row. Last Sunday while in Spain, I visited Gaudi’s cute and colorful Park Güell—a must-see when and if in Barcelona… And this Sunday, I made it … Continue reading →

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Good Morning, Mediterranean!

Posted on May 23, 2011 by Shannon Flaherty

Buenas dias a todos! Here’s a quick little photojournal from beautiful Barcelona. I arrived yesterday, solo at sunrise. Ahh, the Mediterranean, what a sight to see… Since then, it’s been all beaches, espressos, a so-excited-to-see-each-other reunion celebration, lots of walking, a … Continue reading →

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Now Boarding! Hot New Film! Starts Today!

Posted on May 21, 2011 by Shannon Flaherty

Si si si. Me voy a Barcelona for a hot little vacay, with my hot dude. Adios, desk job! Hola, sexy adventure! Stay tuned for stories… Besos a todos, s

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Himalayas in My Heart… Or The River Past Bakersfield

Posted on July 24, 2010 by Shannon Flaherty

When your hustle’s got you runnin’ low, it’s good to get a change of scenery. I mean, yeah, yeah, I get it. Finding peace in your surroundings wherever you are is key – like going to the Himalayas in your … Continue reading →

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