| June 11, 2016 | Born and raised as a New Yorker on Long Island (“STRONG” Island), I never imagined life without snow. I became curious as to how the southerners lived in a magical land with warm weather year-round, surrounded by palm trees and gorgeous beaches. When I ventured to South Florida for an […]
| December 20, 2015 | Two weekends ago, I was feeling the need for a solo adventure in Florida. I’ve experienced a different degree of comfort in South Florida, where daily life was feeling a little monotonous, and I was craving something new. I also needed some time to think and decompress. Thus, I took […]
| November 21, 2015 | Currently, I am grateful for living in Florida. It’s firstly a blessing that I live in a state where: Summer is eternal. I’m sorry life-long Floridians, but 75 degrees is not winter, and when you go can go to the beach year-round, there is no change in seasons. Daily life feels like a vacation. There’s NEVER […]
When we are entirely immersed in the moment, we are astutely aware of our immediate surroundings and the rest of the world disappears. Our thoughts, confusions, and emotional turmoil are irrelevant. Our attention shifts inward, and awareness of our heart rate and breath are stronger. We sense interconnectedness with the universe, and perhaps a warming […]
| September 7, 2015 | This weekend, the only time I was indoors was during my sleeping hours. Although the weather was not pristine, intermittent rainfall did not dampen (hah, pun intended) my plans. One of this weekend’s main missions (besides having fun and quality time with friends) involved scuba diving and purchasing my first scuba […]
Written August 17, 2015 Today, I am incredibly thankful for the journey I have taken to relocate to South Florida and the current season of my life. This gratitude encompasses all the people who have influenced my journey, my past actions and decisions, and all areas of personal growth I have experienced. The day’s emotions […]
Written August 8, 2015 I’ve been lucky to meet wonderful people in the Sunshine State who share my sense for adventure and exploration. This weekend, we quickly and effectively planned a memorable camping and boating trip in the Florida Keys!