Nostalgia for my college days, a friend tying the knot and a desire to escape the East Coast took me home to Austin, Texas, a few weeks ago. Ah, Austin. A city I tired of after four years of never-ending breakfast tacos, heat waves and studying for tests at the University of Texas. After moving to Washington, … Continue reading The Eyes of Texas
One simply must take advantage of Memorial Day Weekend – it’s the perfect opportunity to catch some sun without burning to a painful crisp. Cool breezes caress your skin, your cheeks begins to glow…as such, staying indoors is not an option. In an attempt to escape the city, I traveled south for a three-day excursion … Continue reading Navigating Virginia’s Coast
Do you ever stop to smell the roses? Do you look at life in rose-colored glasses? When life seems to throw you nothing but dark, sadistic turns, when will you finally lead your own path towards light? (read in a Carrie Bradshaw voice - I promise you'll find it funny). Don't worry - I'm not … Continue reading Painting the Town Red with #DCinWhite
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
Style Over Stress 