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Lessons Between Bread Slices: How a Simple Sandwich Taught Me Gratitude. There are moments in our lives that leave an indelible mark, etched deep into our memories. One such moment for me occurred during my time working in Denver. It was a day consumed by the relentless demands of work, leaving me no time toContinue Reading “Beyond the $7 Sandwich: A Lesson in Compassion and Perspective”
Switzerland is exactly like a painting. Pictures do not do it justice. It has never been on my list of must see, but it has become one of my favorite places. Switzerland is known for the mountains, chocolate, and being a peaceful country. The scenery is amazing. The only word to describe it is picturesque. HereContinue Reading “Switzerland…The land of amazing skiing and chocolate”
I always tell people I am not ambitious; however I guess there is a piece of me that is. Here are some bucket list items that I may never in my wildest dreams check-off, but why not! You never know what life brings. List created in 2018 below:
That quote beautifully captures the essence of friendship, emphasizing its unconditional nature and the importance of cherishing each person for who they are, imperfections and all. The analogy of friendship to the changing seasons is profound, illustrating how some friends come into our lives for only a brief period, while others endure through the years,Continue Reading “What is Friendship?”
Why do we trip, fall, and stumble into love? How many of us build walls around themselves so that they don’t get their hearts broken? But by doing that, we are blocking out the possibility of love. Back in our parent’s day people were simple, love was simple. Today, it is about how good youContinue Reading “You Can Never Love Fully Until You Stop Being Afraid”
Is there such a thing as fate? That two people were made for each other? The answer is no. Love is a combination of dumb luck, timing, and a lot of hard work. Relationships are messy, they are hard, and they are full of potholes, but in the end, it’s worth it to find someoneContinue Reading “If Love Were A Secret Cooking Recipe These Would Be The Key Ingredients And Directions”
The Bonneville Salt Flats are a unique formation that started at the end of the ice age as the water receded. I have heard about the salt flats growing up, but my parents never took us. As they say, they are not outdoor people. I only recently started taking advantage of all the beauty UtahContinue Reading “Bonneville Salt Flats-Utah”
Sometimes life surprises us with moments that become unforgettable. Standing in front of Seattle’s gum wall, I couldn’t resist wanting a photo blowing a bubble, but I needed a quarter. He didn’t have one, yet he saw how much it meant to me. Without hesitation, opened the top of the bubble gum machine and grabbedContinue Reading “To the unexpected love that taught me to believe again”
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.”
After losing my first love, I swore I’d never cry over a man again. That promise held true for every relationship that followed—until I met S. He was an unexpected love who made me break every rule I had set to protect my heart. Though we were never destined to be, you were a significantContinue Reading “To the love that shattered like glass”
