The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams-Eleanor Roosevelt
I’ve had people ask when my next blog post will be… I didn’t have an answer. All I have are half written posts that I never had the heart to finish. Aline recently asked me why I stopped taking photos with my SLR. I used to have carry the camera everywhere I went. My writingContinue Reading “Re-Introduction of Me”
As much as I tell everyone I’m not an ambitious person, I guess somewhere deep down I am. Here are my wild, crazy, out of this world goals. I don’t know if I will ever even check one item off my list, but I’m writing it down just in case. Write a New York BestContinue Reading “Reach for the Stars Bucket List”
I took a solo trip to Israel and Jordan from Dec 22, 2019 to Jan 5, 2020. Israel wasn’t on the top of my list, but my friend Jumana was getting married in Jordan and she told us last minute. None of our college friends could make it, but she kept asking to see ifContinue Reading “How I learned Travel Insurance doesn’t cover civil unrest or war after waking up in Israel to this headline: Breaking News on CNN: Iranian leader killed by US operation, Israel targeted for being an ally.”
If you are looking for a quick weekend trip in Colorado, I would highly suggest two hidden gems named Palisades and Glenwood Springs. It is about a 4 hour drive from SLC, UT or Denver, Colorado, which makes it the perfect amount of time for a road trip! The best part was catching up myContinue Reading “48 hours in Palisades and Glenwood Spring, Colorado”
Philadelphia is known as the City of Brotherly Love and the famous Philly Cheesesteak. It is a city full of history including the place where the Declaration of Independence was signed. It is also where the first medical school and hospital was set up in the US. This was a special birthday trip to reconnectContinue Reading “3 Days in Philadelphia”
Ingredients 1 LB bag of cranberries-washed 2 Cups of chilies chopped- I used Thai chili, but you can use any type that you like and adjust the quantity based on your taste 1 Cup Oil- You can use any oil you have on hand. Many people prefer mustard oil for this. 4 Tablespoons Cumin Seeds 4 Tablespoons Turmeric Powder ¼Continue Reading “Cranberry Chili Pickle”
Ingredients 4 to 5 medium ripe bananas 2.5 Cups Flour 1/2 Cup Oil 1/2 Cup Sugar 1 Cup Brown Sugar 1/2 Teaspoon Vanilla 1/2 Teaspoon Cinnamon 1/2 Teaspoon Nutmeg 2.5 Teaspoon Baking Powder 2 Teaspoon Baking Soda 1 Pinch Salt 1 Tablespoon Apple Cider Vinegar (Any vinegar will do) Optional: Walnuts Instructions– Makes approximately 12-15Continue Reading “Eggless Banana Bread”
Seattle is one of my favorite cities in the US. After a few days there, I felt like an entirely new person again. The city has a very unique vibe that I have not felt anywhere else. I took my parents and I was very impressed how well they kept up with my hectic schedule.Continue Reading “5 Days in Seattle”
How we met: Jay and I met at work. He had worked on this project for about 2 years before I arrived, but little did he know his life will never be the same after meeting me. Was it love at first sight? Absolutely not LOL. I didn’t even know who Jay was the firstContinue Reading “Jay, Jay, Jay…Coffee, coffee, coffee?”
I was cleaning up my hard drive and I found my old bucket list. It was a little nostalgic to find it. I made this list the year right after the last car accident when the girl ran a stop sign and ran straight into my door and the fire fighters had to cut meContinue Reading “Bucketlist: My list of 160 Things to Do Before I Die from 2014”