They say love takes over the heart, body and soul - a feverish obsession leaving its prey speechless and impassioned. Like a burning sensation, love smolders its victims with sometimes unrelenting fires. For those of you who know me, I enjoy calling the shots. Love? Ha, that can't touch me. Or can it? I think … Continue reading Bye Bye, Cutesy Cupid
Once again, time dictates my decision-making. The dogmatic entity seems to stampede repeatedly over my impulses...I mean, as a journalism student, deadlines creep on me over and over again. No time for superfluous chit-chat, unnecessary getaways, etcetera etcetera. Now, however, I'll utilize time to my advantage. With the new year looming ahead, I decided to … Continue reading Happy New Year, Happy New Year
'Tis the season to family, friends, and gaining more weight in one short week than throughout the entire year! Nonetheless, when your mother so generously cooks you meals, how can you turn them down (even if they aren't Suzanne Somers-approved)? So, in the true spirit of Christmas, the family joined to create the perfect ambience … Continue reading A German Christmas, with a Spanish Ending
It was the best of times, and the worst of times. Who couldn't ignore the magical charm of fairly tale-like stands and shops full of gingerbread, Christmas decorations and novelties? Of course, sifting through tons of unique items in an outdoor Christmas market sounds like a nice afternoon, but when rain falls heavily from a … Continue reading Meandering Through Mannheim’s Christmas Market
I love hosting dinner parties, especially during the holiday season where togetherness, merriment and yes, gluttony, become one. However, when college, final exams, life and other duties cloud your mind, cooking rarely makes it on your to-do list - let alone cooking for yourself and others (that would require creating food that's not only pleasing … Continue reading Cooking for a Small Holiday Dinner Party – College Edition
Style Over Stress 