By the time superstorm Sandy had flooded a portion of my favorite city Manhattan, my nerves were shot from watching the weather channel. It’s uncomfortable to be concerned for 98% of everyone you know, by a storm you can’t control. Following hours watching the weather glued on my friends couch, it reiterated humans are notContinue reading “If An ipad Could Do My Laundry…”
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24 Hours In Paris
Faster than you can spell au revoir, I hurried down the jet-bridge with my seat assignment to Paris. This was my first 24 hour solo transatlantic adventure, traveling standby as an airline professional. What a perk, what an opportunity. The morning sun flickered through the windows as the Airbus touched down on foreign soil. BellyContinue reading “24 Hours In Paris”
In The Presence Of The Dalai Lama
My eye caught a glimpse of his robe, his slightly hunched shoulders, then his magnificent smile as he entered stage right. The 14th Dalai Lama emerged into view, his sweet and humble personality shined through as he waved signaling the crowd to stop paying him attention, during the introduction. The vision of him brought anContinue reading “In The Presence Of The Dalai Lama”
I Couldn’t Make This Stuff Up! (part 1)
It was a blue sky day. Flights were running on time, sweet aroma from the coffee shop filled my senses. I was taking in this peaceful moment in the terminal, when a man walked up to our ticket counter and said: ” you lost my leg.” I’ve heard comments similar to: “these baggage fees areContinue reading “I Couldn’t Make This Stuff Up! (part 1)”
Compassion
Can we change the world by the power of our minds? I have come to realize so much of my reality is a result of my minds “script” playing on repeat, moving at a faster pace, somedays similar to a spiraling roller coaster. There are days I go through the pattern of life’s to-do listContinue reading “Compassion”
Elsa Anna
Her presence surrounds me, her memories warm me, she will forever remain in my heart. Elsa Anna was my Gram, a year ago today I honored her the best I could at her funeral. Family gathered, sorted through photographs and details, while sharing hugs and love. I dreaded that day. My Gram made everything betterContinue reading “Elsa Anna”
Work Perks
It was a cold conveyor line removing bad apples, bagging the good. The ground was hard, the Macintosh scented air in that damp warehouse sunk into my bones, but there is someone I will never forget; the woman with the duct taped sneakers. My heart felt so sad that she didn’t have the money toContinue reading “Work Perks”
Edinburgh’s Magic
It’s exhilarating to touch down in a new land among various accents of the world, and immediately immerse into the fabric of a new culture; chatting with locals, exploring crevices that suit my curiosity, until my legs ache and my belly is full of local fare and drink. My belly full of haggis and scotch.Continue reading “Edinburgh’s Magic”
Bean's Dream 