Travel with Riva: Lake Tahoe

Hey, it's Sunday night and it's raining. I think it's the perfect time to reminisce our trip from Lake Tahoe (just saying that as an excuse cuz it took me two weeks to tackle them pictures. Baha) Two weeks ago, we made our drive up north to spend time with my family. My relatives from the Philippines were visiting so I invited ourselves to join. 

I dabbled on video recording. I am no expert, just playing and learning. You can see how beautiful Tahoe was that day. Just gorgeous.

Despite the doctor's order to rest up, I still went. And I have no regrets at all. I was on antibiotics anyway, and sinusitis is non viral! We stayed at a two-story house in Incline Village. It was actually our first time going there. We usually stay in South Lake Tahoe, so a change of scenery was definitely nice. We didn't really do anything crazy, just chilled, and relaxed. Card games and meds were our best buds. Oh I had a lot of first times here too! First time: sledding, building a snowman, drinking hot cocoa in the snow, and first time playing the Scrabble card game. 

iPhone 6s photos:

OH and driving back home for 6.5 hours. Yes, it was snowing so heavily on our last day. It was the most dangerous yet beautiful ride I've never been on. If you know what driving with chains means, then you know it's no fun. 30 mph on the freeway, people. Better safe than sorry. If you follow me on Instagram, you can see some photos from this trip, just check #travelwithriva. So bummed, I wanted to post some of clips from Snapchat but I have to upload them on Youtube first. :/ 

I seriously want to go back this summer. I've never actually been in Tahoe during summer. I bet it's still gorgeous. So hoping to make another trip this June. 

Talk soon!

Riva

Sweater Leather Weather is Here

The Brrr months in San Francisco is here! The Bay Area especially San Francisco is relatively chilly all year round but yesterday, the temperature dropped to 40 degrees. It's like Lake Tahoe but where the heck is the snow?? Crazy. If I could wear sweatpants or pajamas all day, I would. Raise your hand if you're like me!

Orrrrr I'd go for tights or jeggings instead. Whoever invented them, thank you so much! But finding the right style with a good balance of comfort can be a pain in the butt. Literally and figuratively. 

Well ladies, if you're all for comfort but not compromising the style, Albion Fit gives you that. Their stuff are fashionable and unique but most importantly practical and technical. I first came across with their fitness and swimwear collection. I own a pair of leggings and their active sweater, you can check it here. I love them like I like my jammies. Sorry but let's be real here, when it's cold, it makes you extra lazy to dress up. You'd just pick whatever is easy and comfortable. Thank you Albion Fit for expanding your collection. Your New Arrivals is seriously in one of my wish lists. 

Tam Family

Hello! Hello! Christmas is in two days?! I feel like every time I blog about a session, I always say how time flies. Especially with this family! This yearly tradition ensues. 5 years. I've been photographing this family for 5 years now. These guys are dearest to us. Trusting me to capture their holiday photos each year is a blessing. Thank you guys so much. Can't wait to meet Ezra!