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.”
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”
Do you believe that everyone has a bad period in your life? So far mine is on year 5, I am truly hoping it will not continue to year 6. Each year I try to tell myself things will turn around, but things keep happening. But what I have learned from all these struggles isContinue Reading “Fortune Cookie says, “You will have 5 years bad luck, but lots of laughs included””
Travel with Lisa Costa Rica- Oct 2017 Peru- Jan 2018 Brazil Churchill, Canada for the polar bears Philippines Hong Kong Antarctica Russia China for the pandas Kenya-Giraffes Madagascar Finland- Igloo Hotels Aruba- Flamingos Argentina Australia New Zealand Fuji Tazmania Bucket List Travel Andorra Antigua and Barbuda Anguilla Switzerland Lebanon Bangladesh Belgium Belize Bolivia Romania ChinaContinue Reading “MY NEXT 5 YEARS (2018-2022)”
Did you ever question your identity? Who are you? Which labels define you? I never did before, but maybe it’s because I’m in my 30’s and truly soul-searching and trying to figure out who I am. This past year, I’ve started to question myself a lot and I know speaking with many of my otherContinue Reading “Trying to find your identity: Wondering who you are in your 30’s, the struggle of straddling two cultures”
This spurred from a late night conversation with Pallav. As we sat there at the bar, chatting about our lives and all the moving parts, we shared all the struggles we have faced as well. It’s very rare that you find a connection where both of you are so open and raw with everything inContinue Reading “Everything happens for a Reason: Nothing in life is Permanent”