An Istrian Dreamland: Rovinj, Croatia

Rovinj, Croatia is situated on the north side of the Adriatic Sea. We live about three hours from this beautiful city and could not miss a chance to explore it. Northern Croatia, or Istria, is the largest peninsula on the Adriatic Sea. Before it was Yugoslavia, Istria was ruled by Italy and still has a huge Venetian influence. Along with a deep history, this place … Continue reading An Istrian Dreamland: Rovinj, Croatia

A place to level out: 10 Things to Remember

10 Things Helping Me To Be Me 1 Persistence: It has never failed and will always pay off. Paitence and persistence. 2 Inspiration: Through anything I hear, see, and read throughout the day. 3 Change: It’s invigorating and exciting. Life was not made to be permanent and routine. 4 Remembering that life is short and to overall, just have fun and laugh. 5 Investment in … Continue reading A place to level out: 10 Things to Remember

Easy & Delicious: Cook a Whole Fish

I’ve always been intimidated by cooking a whole fish. I imagined it being a complicated and long process. But surprisingly, this is one of the easiest dishes to cook. It’s a fast, healthy, and delicious dinner. Ingredients: Fish – I used Branzino, but any whole, white fish would work. Such as Turbot, Tilapia, Sea Bass, Sole, Halibut, Cod, or Haddock. Lemons Onion Cherry Tomatoes Fresh Parsley … Continue reading Easy & Delicious: Cook a Whole Fish

Springtime in Amsterdam

Springtime is the absolute best time to discover Holland and the beautiful city of Amsterdam. Flowers galore, picturesque views while meandering the canals, bikes aplenty, apple pie, beer, pancakes, stroopwafles, poffertjes (pronounced pufferchis), and did I mention the flowers?! Amsterdam is a professional photographers dream – albeit I’m in no way a professional photographer, I did take tons of photos. We spent a lot of time … Continue reading Springtime in Amsterdam

We need something real again

When I tell people I used to work in Nashville and mainly around music, they ask, “Do you like country music?” It’s their first response to the word, “Nashville.” My usual response is, “I enjoy a lot of types of music, but my heart lies with the singer/songwriter, acoustic types… and the occasional punk rock and rap.” I have to confess though, my beginnings in … Continue reading We need something real again

“Do what you can, with what you have, where you are.”

“Do what you can, with what you have, where you are.” -Roosevelt “People sometimes say ‘But one single can?’ One single can is of great importance. Because 99 is not 100, and that single one will make the difference.” The documentary, Waste Land, is about the lives of garbage pickers in Rio de Janeiro. Before I saw this film, I was blinded to such a … Continue reading “Do what you can, with what you have, where you are.”

Don’t give us poison when we’re already suffering.

Have you seen the article posted on the New York Times website about how most job openings are “low-end ones?” (NYTimes) Or what about the one in the Tennessean about Food Lion closing 6 stores? (The Tennessean) Don’t forget about Macy’s closing a few stores lately too. And Yahoo released the statistic that recent college graduates are earning far less salary-wise than if they would … Continue reading Don’t give us poison when we’re already suffering.

Oktoberfest, a must-do bucket list trip

About three weeks from the annual Oktoberfest in Germany, the idea started sinking in to our heads – of going to Oktoberfest! With such little time to plan, we were optimistic, barring: finding a hotel, getting there, and, most importantly, budgeting this trip with the other traveling we were wanting to do this year. The conversation arose more frequently as the beginning of the festival neared. … Continue reading Oktoberfest, a must-do bucket list trip