The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams-Eleanor Roosevelt
Ingredients 1 LB bag of cranberries-washed 2 Cups of chilies chopped- I used Thai chili, but you can use any type that you like and adjust the quantity based on your taste 1 Cup Oil- You can use any oil you have on hand. Many people prefer mustard oil for this. 4 Tablespoons Cumin Seeds 4 Tablespoons Turmeric Powder ¼Continue Reading “Cranberry Chili Pickle”
Ingredients 4 to 5 medium ripe bananas 2.5 Cups Flour 1/2 Cup Oil 1/2 Cup Sugar 1 Cup Brown Sugar 1/2 Teaspoon Vanilla 1/2 Teaspoon Cinnamon 1/2 Teaspoon Nutmeg 2.5 Teaspoon Baking Powder 2 Teaspoon Baking Soda 1 Pinch Salt 1 Tablespoon Apple Cider Vinegar (Any vinegar will do) Optional: Walnuts Instructions– Makes approximately 12-15Continue Reading “Eggless Banana Bread”
Seattle is one of my favorite cities in the US. After a few days there, I felt like an entirely new person again. The city has a very unique vibe that I have not felt anywhere else. I took my parents and I was very impressed how well they kept up with my hectic schedule.Continue Reading “5 Days in Seattle”
How we met: Jay and I met at work. He had worked on this project for about 2 years before I arrived, but little did he know his life will never be the same after meeting me. Was it love at first sight? Absolutely not LOL. I didn’t even know who Jay was the firstContinue Reading “Jay, Jay, Jay…Coffee, coffee, coffee?”
I was cleaning up my hard drive and I found my old bucket list. It was a little nostalgic to find it. I made this list the year right after the last car accident when the girl ran a stop sign and ran straight into my door and the fire fighters had to cut meContinue Reading “My list of 160 Things to Do Before I Die from 2014”
We’re going on safari! A trip to South Africa is not complete without a safari through the famous Kruger National Park. When you picture an African Safari you think you will see animals everywhere like the opening scene of the Lion King. Elephants greeting you as you enter, buffalos around the water hole, andContinue Reading “We’re going on safari and it should be exactly like the Lion King right?”
Beware of Baboons. They are dangerous. But no one said exactly how dangerous. Do not hold food in your hand the guide said. Well, it should also be mentioned never ever take your bags off your shoulders either. Actually never take your bag in the first place, even though people were leaving their bags allContinue Reading “Bamboozled by a Baboon in South Africa”
Do you believe that everyone has a bad period in your life? So far mine is on year 5, I am truly hoping it will not continue to year 6. Each year I try to tell myself things will turn around, but things keep happening. But what I have learned from all these struggles isContinue Reading “Fortune Cookie says, “You will have 5 years bad luck, but lots of laughs included””
Travel with Lisa Costa Rica- Oct 2017 Peru- Jan 2018 Brazil Churchill, Canada for the polar bears Philippines Hong Kong Antarctica Russia China for the pandas Kenya-Giraffes Madagascar Finland- Igloo Hotels Aruba- Flamingos Argentina Australia New Zealand Fuji Tazmania Bucket List Travel Andorra Antigua and Barbuda Anguilla Switzerland Lebanon Bangladesh Belgium Belize Bolivia Romania ChinaContinue Reading “MY NEXT 5 YEARS (2018-2022)”
Did you ever question your identity? Who are you? Which labels define you? I never did before, but maybe it’s because I’m in my 30’s and truly soul-searching and trying to figure out who I am. This past year, I’ve started to question myself a lot and I know speaking with many of my otherContinue Reading “Trying to find your identity: Wondering who you are in your 30’s, the struggle of straddling two cultures”