Miss Independent
An old post that was never published…but a reminder to reflect on your progress because you might surprise.… Read More Miss Independent
Author: a simple city life
{almost} a simple life in a {very} complicated city.
Anger- the bad AND good.
We know anger is bad…but can it also be good? Yes, yes it can.… Read More Anger- the bad AND good.
Toxic positivity (noun)* and PPD…
A day out in Brooklyn Bridge Park with my newborn- being outside saved me at that time. I will never forget how scared I was of taking this picture because I was certain I’d drop him. As soon as the picture was taken, I immediately placed him back in his stroller- where we remained 95%… Read More Toxic positivity (noun)* and PPD…
My journey through Postpartum Depression (post 1 of many)
Postpartum Depression (PPD). I said it. I have been thinking about this post for such a long time and kept getting stuck on how and where to begin. But whether or not I have the perfect opening to the post, the goal is to share my journey in hopes of connecting with those who are… Read More My journey through Postpartum Depression (post 1 of many)
Finding my way back…
I don’t remember the last time I logged into this blog…I just know it has been years. There is so much to say, yet I am at a loss for where to start. Writing has always been something I’ve enjoyed, but life is hectic and turning on Netflix is a lot easier than sitting down… Read More Finding my way back…
Aruba Private Island
I’m sure by now you’ve seen pictures of people posing with flamingos on a beach and it looks magical. Let me tell you… the magic is there! Because our Airbnb wasn’t available for our entire stay in Aruba, we knew we’d need to look for another one or book a hotel. I’ve mentioned in my… Read More Aruba Private Island
Aruba take 2…
My husband and I used to tell ourselves that we won’t go back to the same place twice because the world is so BIG and there is SO MUCH to see…but life got busy and our time for planning great adventures diminished..so we decided to go back to Aruba because: We needed a vacation We… Read More Aruba take 2…
FIFTEEN things I learned about Havana, Cuba…
Since traveling to Cuba from the USA isn’t as easy as 1,2,3, there is very little information available on what to expect. Here is my list of what I observed: 1. Locals are very friendly. Apparently my husband speaks very very good Spanish (to my surprise!) and was able to have numerous conversations with locals.… Read More FIFTEEN things I learned about Havana, Cuba…
Traveling to Cuba from the USA- a simple guide to a great adventure.
Cuba is a country of great mystery and wonder because of the embargo imposed by our government in the 1960’s. Everyone knows of Cuba, but not many know Cuba. Thanks to President Obama’s recent ease of the travel ban on Cuba, knowing Cuba is now a possibility. My husband and I are always up for… Read More Traveling to Cuba from the USA- a simple guide to a great adventure.
DAY 1: around the Ring Road
Deciding a destination for our next adventure is always a process. We throw around a few different possibilities, do some research, watch some documentaries, and change our mind every five seconds. I started to hear about Iceland after one of my coworkers went a while back and absolutely loved it. After he talked about his… Read More DAY 1: around the Ring Road
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