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01/22/2025

✨ Starting 2025 with an Adventure! ✨

I kicked off the new year with a quick but unforgettable trip to NYC! I flew JetBlue Mint (their take on First Class) on a red-eye flight, arriving just in time to experience the energy of the city that never sleeps. A brief hotel stop for a nap and shower set the tone for a day full of inspiration, including a quiet moment at Mokafé for a cappuccino and five pages of writing! Yes, I have upped my writing game.
As I explored the vibrant streets near Times Square, I couldn’t help but soak in the NYE preparations and the excitement in the air. Dinner at Il Fornaio (grilled salmon, spinach, potatoes, and red wine) was the perfect fuel for the highlight of my trip: meeting my NYC DOPE friends, DJs Marc and Cosi, whom I connected with on Twitch during the 2020 pandemic.
At their NYE party, just blocks from the iconic Times Square ball drop, I danced from 9 PM to 4 AM, surrounded by great music, new friends, and an atmosphere like no other. I clocked in over 23k steps according to my Apple Fitness app. It was a surreal experience, capped off by hopping back on the A train to JFK for my flight back to SFO.
On the way back, I flew Mint cabin again, slept like a baby, and even missed the meal they offer—but I did get a cookie in the end! 😄
Starting the year with adventure, connection, and creativity reminded me how important it is to say yes to moments that bring you joy.
Here’s to more spontaneous trips, meaningful connections, and making 2025 unforgettable! Stay tuned for what more I have in store this year!
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Vanessa Ross

04/16/2024

Good day my fellow friends,

Help me reach my $3,500 fundraising goal for the AIDS/LifeCycle bike ride from San Francisco Cow Palace to Los Angeles in Santa Monica Beach. My journey to prepare for my 545 mile quest from SF to LA in June. The ride takes place less than 47 days (YIKES) and I have raised $1,992 and $1508 to goooooo.

I'm having a fundraiser/raffle party The Sea Star SF

AND it's ONE WEEK AWAY (Yay)

TUESDAY, APRIL 23rd at 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm

Participating in the Raffle Prizes:
Piccino in Dogpatch Historic District
Recchiuti Confections in Dogpatch Historic District
And more to come...

Check out the flyer below.

I want to give a shout out to those who have already supported and donated!

Thank you so much for donating and showing your support of my participation in AIDS/LifeCycle.

Your donation enables San Francisco AIDS Foundation and the Los Angeles LGBT Center to make strides toward a future without HIV/AIDS. That means protecting our most vulnerable communities and ensuring that they have access to the programs, services and support needed to live healthy and complete lives.

See you there!

Vanessa Ross

12/30/2023

Friday Vibes...music, food, drinks, dance = Happy.

Album · 2017 · 1 Song

10/28/2023

10/22/2023

Attended Shipyard Open Studios late this afternoon 🖼️♥️

So many amazing 🤩 artists in a packed two day event in Bayview Hunters Point Shipyard this weekend. Perhaps next year it should start Thursday - Sunday that way more time to look and buy art. 🥹🥰🫶🏽
Not enough time to see everyone 😬😩

Thrilled to buy new art by amazing ♥️🥰
Can’t wait to frame. 🖼️ ♥️

Stay tuned for end results.

Vanessa

10/13/2023

Yesterday, 10/11/2023 was my birthday 🥳 I was officially sworn in as Commissioner Office of Community Investment and Infrastructure for our city & county of San Francisco. ♥️
Thank you for appointing me for this position. My friend is commissioner for the Environment. 👏🏽🙌🏽 🌍 ♻️ 😊
Excited for this new roll that I have embarked for our people of San Francisco. It was a good day. ☀️

09/24/2023

Went out for a quick 🚴🏽 bike ride. After all I am raising funds for kids who are fighting cancer.

This is my 3rd year in a row riding for this cause organized by Great Cycle Challenge USA

Riding this year has been challenging with so much positive change in my life. Plus the smoke in the air the past few days has not made it easy for me to ride.

My goal for month of September is 110 miles.
As of today, I have completed 19 miles. That means I have 91 more miles to complete by September 30 and raise $500! I have raised nothing as I haven’t pushed for it as I should.

If you can help me reach my goal, the kids fighting cancer and their families would appreciate it. After all I am riding for the kids.

Thanks 😊

Donate here:
https://greatcyclechallenge.com/Riders/VanessaRossAquino?utm_source=share&utm_medium=facebook&utm_campaign=gcc_app_dashboard

05/09/2023

Besides using Medium to write, I'm also exploring Substack. Check it out.

Making it happen in the city.

05/08/2023

My Boston Marathon Story

Written by Vanessa Ross