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
A blistering flurry of classes, tests, projects, meetings and other responsibilities pushed regularly posting blog entries to unfrequented corners of my mind. Seriously, I feel as if cobwebs invaded this outlet, if at all possible in the digital realm. Nonetheless, all is well, and I just had to share some aspect of my New York … Continue reading The Lincoln Center Plaza: A Voguish Nirvana
Bridges symbolize a plethora of ideas in literature, from connecting one entity to another seemingly separate one, and finally rising above things simply flowing "under the bridge." They also denote isolation from life, as all forms of life, from humans to plants, require water to survive. But, enough of philosophical talk (I was just trying … Continue reading Heidelberg’s “Old Bridge”: A Romantic View Just Around the Riverbend
During the long weekend, my family and I drove to Wiesbaden. The state capital of Hesse, located also in southwestern Germany (just under an hour's drive from Heidelberg), the city boasts ancient hot springs and some of Germany's finest casinos. It's no wonder why real estate costs so much in that region; with gargantuan yet … Continue reading Milling Around Wiesbaden’s Marketstrasse
I expected nothing short of Texas heat, cloudless skies and a unelenting sun when I returned to Austin from New York. My expectations failed to pan out - rather than warm days consisting of gelato and iced tea, it's rather perfect hot chocolate weather. In other words, it feels as if I'm back in the freezing … Continue reading Timo Weiland & Male Models
Style Over Stress 