Reach for the Stars Bucket list
I always tell people I am not ambitious; however I guess there is a piece of me that is. Here are some bucket list items that I may never in my wildest dreams check-off, but why not! You never know what life brings.
What is Friendship?
“Love is friendship that has caught fire. It is quiet understanding, mutual confidence, sharing and forgiving. It is loyalty through good and bad times. It settles for less than perfection and makes allowances for human weaknesses.” -Ann Landers The quote above is one of my favorites about friendship. Friendship is not conditional, it is notContinue Reading “What is Friendship?”
You Can Never Love Fully Until You Stop Being Afraid
Why do we trip, fall, and stumble into love? How many of us build walls around themselves so that they don’t get their hearts broken? But by doing that, we are blocking out the possibility of love. Back in our parent’s day people were simple, love was simple. Today, it is about how good youContinue Reading “You Can Never Love Fully Until You Stop Being Afraid”
If Love Were A Secret Cooking Recipe These Would Be The Key Ingredients And Directions
Is there such a thing as fate? That two people were made for each other? The answer is no. Love is a combination of dumb luck, timing, and a lot of hard work. Relationships are messy, they are hard, and they are full of potholes, but in the end, it’s worth it to find someoneContinue Reading “If Love Were A Secret Cooking Recipe These Would Be The Key Ingredients And Directions”
How I learned Travel Insurance doesn’t cover civil unrest or war after waking up in Israel to this headline: Breaking News on CNN: Iranian leader killed by US operation, Israel targeted for being an ally.
I took a solo trip to Israel and Jordan from Dec 22, 2019 to Jan 5, 2020. Israel wasn’t on the top of my list, but my friend Jumana was getting married in Jordan and she told us last minute. None of our college friends could make it, but she kept asking to see ifContinue Reading “How I learned Travel Insurance doesn’t cover civil unrest or war after waking up in Israel to this headline: Breaking News on CNN: Iranian leader killed by US operation, Israel targeted for being an ally.”
48 hours in Palisades and Glenwood Spring, Colorado
If you are looking for a quick weekend trip in Colorado, I would highly suggest two hidden gems named Palisades and Glenwood Springs. It is about a 4 hour drive from SLC, UT or Denver, Colorado, which makes it the perfect amount of time for a road trip! The best part was catching up myContinue Reading “48 hours in Palisades and Glenwood Spring, Colorado”
3 Days in Philadelphia
Philadelphia is known as the City of Brotherly Love and the famous Philly Cheesesteak. It is a city full of history including the place where the Declaration of Independence was signed. It is also where the first medical school and hospital was set up in the US. This was a special birthday trip to reconnectContinue Reading “3 Days in Philadelphia”
Cranberry Chili Pickle
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”
Eggless Banana Bread
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”
5 Days in Seattle
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”