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 »
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 »
But what really got to me, as I stood beside the Lily Pond, staring at the reflection of the Botanical Building, was the way I could somehow see beyond the rippling waters and into my own past — and a life well spent. Continue reading »
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 »
When it comes to traveling abroad, I like to think of myself as a woman of action. One with a wanderlust for unique experiences, practicing the art of living in the present and learning about different cultures. I love taking risks and seeing how one event leads to the next. When I meet new people … Continue reading »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
