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LA Wine Fest 2013 in Celebration of a Milestone

It’s my party and I’ll wine if I want to. I had the strangest dream last night: I was shopping for bathing suits for spending my summer days on the beach and the young sales girl had picked out an awesomely cute suit with a youthful shimmering design. I loved it! She then matched it … Continue reading »

“The Writer’s Devotional” A Book of Inspiration

I just bought a book called “The Writer’s Devotional: 365 Inspirational Exercises, Ideas, Tips & Motivations on Writing,” written by Amy Peters, and I must say I’m pleased with the purchase. The first motivational quote entered in the book, followed by a short reflection on what the quote means to the author, comes from Ben … Continue reading »

Do you remember…

Do you remember Vianne Rocher (played by the wonderfully talented Juliette Binoche) from the film Chocolat? Or, perhaps you were a fan of the novel of the same name written by Joanne Harris? I enjoyed both formats, but mostly because I could relate to the lead character and her notion that the winds showed signs … Continue reading »

An Overnight Layover (and Lessons Learned)

The first day of my trip didn’t turn out as expected. My overnight layover in Dallas prompted me with the idea of checking out the surrounding downtown area. I’d never spent any time in Dallas, other than being at the airport for shorter layovers, so I thought, why not make an adventure out of it. … Continue reading »

“Eat, Pray, Love” My Way

The other day I decided to re-watch the movie “Eat, Pray, Love,” with Julia Roberts. . . right before my eyes, a curious thing happened, not only did I recognize that my life is nothing like Ms. Gilbert’s — or Ms. Roberts’ for that matter — but that her traveling experience was also quite unlike the one I’ll be taking in March. Continue reading »

The Paris Syndrome Exposed

I read an article not too long ago about a disorder called the Paris Syndrome. Those diagnosed experience a series of physical and psychological symptoms that range from anxiety, to delusion, to “dizziness, sweating, and feelings of persecution,” according to The Atlantic. The condition is apparently born from an overwhelming feeling of disappointment after visitors spend … Continue reading »

Learning the Language of Love

Paris — La Ville-Lumière (“The City of Light”) — oh, how I’ve longed to return to this place of magie (“magic”). I’d been once before, on my first trip to Europe, when my sister Racquel and I spent four days celebrating freedom (yes, may consider that a double entendre) over Bastille Day weekend. Though, I’m … Continue reading »

Breaking Through the Fear of Traveling

As I begin to plan my trip to Paris — now only 1 month and 18 days away — I notice a general panic that’s somehow found its way into my thoughts. Sure, I’m excited (and now it seems I can’t stop talking about the trip to anyone and everyone), but in the back of … Continue reading »

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A woman travels, experiences and writes to inspire others to do the same.

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