Now this is the thing with Groupon, it’s always an adventure. This Groupon adventure begins with the fact that I desperately needed a manicure and pedicure after weeks of hiding my toes in ballerina flats. I had just returned from NYC where you can get a mani/pedi for $15-20, and I stumbled upon a promotion by …
July 2014
10 posts
Okay, so it’s NYC and there’s tons of things to see, places to eat, etc. Here’s what I did, broken down into places I ate at, hotels I stayed at, museums I visited, places I visited, and my preferred means of transportation. So here goes: Ate at: First things first, it’s Restaurant Week through August …
Let me tell you about a little treasure I found, well I found it thanks to FIU and Dr. Patricia Barbetta. It’s called Nearpod. Teachers have to conduct learning probes to see if their students are truly understanding the concepts being taught, so there’s a few steps teachers go through to do so. Teachers: are checking for …
On our second day, the first place we headed to was the 9/11 Memorial & Museum, which has been at the center of a lot of controversy. It’s an emotional experience as you would anticipate. When you first step onto the plaza, you will probably be facing one of the two enormous reflecting pools where the …
I’m going to have to break this up because it’s NYC and therefore, amazing. I’ll get right to it after I complain about the taxi driver that ripped me off (you know who you are cab #8N21 that picked up unsuspecting victims from LGA around 9 a.m.!)…I know – I have Waze (great app) and you took …
I admit: I have a flair for the dramatics. I’m a little hyperbolic according to my mother, and I tend to overreact…you know, sometimes. With my studies, I was/am overly critical of myself. An A- feels like an F. Etc. So, imagine how I get with family. When my kid was a few weeks old …
Good, meaningful relationships take work, sacrifice, communication, hugs, love, and yes, a couple arguments peppered in. This rule doesn’t just apply to good and meaningful relationships with significant others, children, families, and friends. Oh no, I’m here to tell you that this rule also applies to the often under-appreciated heroes in your life: your plumber, …
The last few days have been tough for my family…the final link from the older generation passed away last week. My great-aunt always had a smile, a dark sense of humor, and was a confidante to many. The great thing about being part of a crazy family is that we manage to laugh at the darkest …
Yes, I have a 16 year old daughter, BUT many people confuse as sisters. Do I argue? No, I send them flowers to their workplaces. Can I take credit for looking younger? Probably not, but I will anyway. Aside from that whole genetics/DNA thing — like my grandmother and mother looking great and being nearly …
Hmmm…where shall I begin…Okay, at the beginning. I’m a huge fan. I basically have the emotional maturity of a middle schooler, which is how I understand my students. I blast “Roar” and “Wide Awake” when it comes on or any other Katy Perry song. I once spent an entire karaoke-style evening singing Katy even though …