I had the opportunity to sail on a river cruise from Budapest to Amsterdam on the Danube through the Main-Danube Canal and onto the Rhine. Instead of writing a long diatribe, I would like to present you a photo essay (don't worry, I wrote a whole journal book of stories that I cannot wait to… Continue reading Photo essay from an amazing adventure
Tag: holiday
Typewriters and ballet shoes
“When you arise in the morning, think of what a precious privilege it is to be alive – to breathe, to think, to enjoy, to love.” – Marcus Aurelius In my absence from writing this blog, I've been learning what kind of educator I am. Teaching pharmacology is equal parts terrifying, wonderful, fun, and full of… Continue reading Typewriters and ballet shoes
Bird Watching and Vacation
The two are not mutually exclusive. Being off from both school and work for 14 days was magical. Talk about a lovely way to mentally and physically reset for the new year! I know that not everyone gets this opportunity, and I am most grateful. Probably the best part was celebrating the end of the… Continue reading Bird Watching and Vacation
Chicago Love and Bicycles
Those of you who know me pretty intimately are aware of my tradition of taking 1-2 weeks off from work around my birthday for a NYC Staycation. Well, this year, WE BROKE TRADITION! Before NYC became the epicenter of COVID19, I had three trips planned: 1. Go to my cousin's wedding in Texas - this… Continue reading Chicago Love and Bicycles
Hello again!
So the year and the decade changed. Don't worry, I didn't forget. I am, thankfully, still in complete charge of my faculties, but mostly I was surprised by the fact that I hadn't written in a while, especially with the change of year. Aren't bloggers supposed to write about such things??? Meh. I am not… Continue reading Hello again!
Recent travels and musings
So it's been a while since I wrote. As those of you who may follow my blog know, I just went on a 10 day cruise with my mom, my aunt and her husband, otherwise known as my uncle. We went to the Caribbean! Places I've always wanted to see. I love to travel. Traveling… Continue reading Recent travels and musings
On travel (and pre-travel!)
I love traveling. It's such a simple statement but to me it floods me with memory after memory. My taste buds even have memories of delicious moments. Some that pop into my mind include pizza in Sicily, goat cheese croquettes in Barcelona and the crisp, cold, refreshing taste of Icelandic beer in Reykjavik. Two years… Continue reading On travel (and pre-travel!)
A challenging muse or amused by a challenge? (otherwise known as Happy New Year)
I had my first night at my new job a few days ago, and there is something about the approaching end of the year that has me thinking about challenges. They aren't necessarily a bad thing. Some might liken them to goals, resolutions, purposes... but I feel that they have a more personal meaning. Challenges… Continue reading A challenging muse or amused by a challenge? (otherwise known as Happy New Year)
Sometimes I go by “Manana” or “Aunty”
Have you ever answered all the questions, read some books and snuggled with a 2 year old covered in the juice of a mango? My sister friend and her husband have three wonderful little munchkins, and I got to spend some time with them this weekend. There is something about spending time with healthy kids,… Continue reading Sometimes I go by “Manana” or “Aunty”
Santa, I KNOW HIM
Listen, I'm about to get sappy. The Holidays are one of my favorite times of the year. Christmas morning was always a happy time when I was young, and when I was a kid, I didn't know that it wasn't happy for everyone. You aren't supposed to know. Now that I am older, and I… Continue reading Santa, I KNOW HIM
Mar Tells Mini Tales 