2022 was a year of continuous gratitude for me. I have never prayed so much in my life, I couldn't help to be in awe of how much love I received - after being in such a dark place - I didn't think this was possible for me. The year started with many nerves of …
Sawatdii Kaaa! When one thinks of Thailand, it probably conjures images of white sand beaches and the bluest of waters, serene temples and lush green mountain jungles, and you wouldn't be wrong. But there is so much more! The capital is Bangkok, a 21st century playground literally made for every travel budget in mind. From the …
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In this post I want to type verbatim from an actual page from my personal journal - my thoughts - my words - unedited. 17 March 22damn woke up w/damn near broke back! What a night to get through - tossed & turned & hella sweaty but I made it through - didn't want to …
Feb. 2nd 2022 Day of the deuce - really needed this to be a better day than yesterday that was such a dark day for my heart. I know he probably didn’t really care for me, and I felt lost and lonely even when we were together so I am not sure why this hurts …
It is almost serendipitous that the year to do the day I lost my father, I am also experiencing my first 30 days living overseas. I miss him - his first born, he would always call me - a year without him doesn't seem real, but I have felt him and his presence though, several …
Morocco has a storied past, her history has been woven in its ties to sub-Saharan Africa, Europe and even the wider Middle East. Did you know that Morocco has a mix of Arab and Berber population which formed their strong national identity? From the countryside to the city, from the call to prayer from the …
Sometimes around 6+ hours into a flight - in my head I become that kid in the car that keeps asking, "Are we there yet?!" I can feel myself starting to get anxious and uneasy as I check the time again - and only one minute has passed. With I am sure of more than …
phew.. didn't think I would experience this type of loss until I was much older. My father was called home on January 30th - a loss that I didn't think would hit me as hard as it has. My relationship with my father was a very complicated one. I wish I could say he was …
Where has been your favorite place to visit? I get asked this question so many times - and although almost every destination and journey that I have had the opportunity to discover almost always holds a special story, experience in my heart. My travels so far have led me to visit 5 out of the …
this vibrant, colorful, magical city is a destination you just don't want to miss! Cartagena wasted no time in seducing us all to her magnificent churches, picturesque balcony-lined streets and romantic plazas. My sisters flight got canceled; so I had an unexpected full day and night in Cartagena solo- so I checked into GHL Hotel …
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