The 90’s: we had the end of the Cold War, Hurricane Andrew, Microsoft Windows, Anita Hill vs. Clarence Thomas & his Coke can, let’s not forget the O.J. Simpson trial, the Spice Girls, Nirvana, Harry Potter, Millennium parties and the reason I’m writing this…Pulp Fiction. I wasn’t sure how to start this blog, considering that …
2014
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Savory smells beckon you along Ponce de Leon Boulevard, and there you are standing before Swine. The interior is a combination of brick and wood, the lighting is perfect, and the ambiance is ideal for a romantic dinner or a group of friends catching up over dinner; the latter was my scenario. Upon sitting down, we …
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 …
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, …