February 2013 The cause for celebration was my very first ever 29th birthday (evidence suggests 29 is a birthday one can repeat a few times). The theme was one of…
January 21, 2013 On Friday, a coworker gave me an early birthday surprise in the form of a Galette des Rois from La Gourmandine. The surprise of the cake warmed my…
October 2012 Want to talk about failure? No? You're probably not alone. Most people don't want to talk about failure. I happen to be a person who fears failure quite…
October 2012 Being a tourist in your own city is tricky. Much like trying to pick a movie to watch, when the time finally arrives for watching a film or…
September 2012 "Invitation" By Shel Silverstein If you are a dreamer, come in. If you are a dreamer, a wisher, a liar, A hope-er, a pray-er, a magic bean buyer…
September 2012 I was running out the door- running late out the door- when I noticed an Amazon box. My heart fluttered, and I quickly dashed inside with the retrieved…
September 2012 Driving home from Chantilly, Virginia was a scenic route, and one corner of the scenery caught our eyes in particular. We had seemingly arrived in a small town…
August 2012 This past fall, I took the solo sort of stroll and sat by the Allegheny River, amidst the wildflowers and shrubs. There were boats and quiet breezes. I…