On World Ocean’s Day I was in paradise as the sun greeted me in Province town, M.A near a teal colored VW bus. I’ve often been hesitant to do in-country traveling. Going on vacation only felt like a getaway when I crossed Oceans. But here I was 250 miles from New York City and this … Continue reading
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Summer staycation using Starbucks’ new Visa card
*This post is an ad for Starbucks. All opinions are my own. New York City is undoubtedly the fastest city in the world. We walk fast, we take quick lunches, and we don’t take enough time to admire all of the beauty the city has to offer. One day I glanced at my calendar and … Continue reading
Challenged Athletes Foundation/ Gala + Adaptive Surf Clinic
Turning 18 was one of the hardest times in my life; it was a couple of months after my amputation, studying for the SAT, still trying to grasp the english language while applying for college. What made it even harder was not being able to be as physically active. 5 years prior I was … Continue reading
NYFW 2018 w/ Uber
New York Fashion Week is an exciting time for anyone interested in style and fashion. Personally, I enjoy the street style aspect of it. Seeing bloggers and stylists strut their best stuff. And I make the distinction between style and fashion because the former requires creativity and adaptability whereas the ladder simply money. This fashion … Continue reading
#WhereTo with Uber on my birthday
“How old are you?”a friend asked, I muttered “26..27 wait! I think I’m turning 28” —While most people have new year’s resolution, my personal tradition has always been a “birthday resolution”; Looking back to see what I’ve accomplished , slightly patting myself on the back but most importantly looking to the future and crafting a … Continue reading
6 items to bring on your next trip to Cuba.
1. A Camera + good camera bag Take in all the beautiful moments but don’t forget to capture them as well. I travel with a Canon 60D paired with a 50mm lens. If you travel with a DLSR and want to not only keep it safe but travel in style the Lo & Sons camera bag … Continue reading
Breathe In, Breathe Out in Bermudan Paradise
The burnout is real. I have been working in a very stressful environment for the past 10 months. I’m lucky that with different side projects I’ve been able to find some peace of mind. Lately I’ve been physically and emotionally exhausted. I’ve tried different things; swimming, aerobics and rock climbing. These activities only help in … Continue reading
Masters Abroad : what you need to know about a Dichiarazione di Valore
Here I am ready for the big move, but I need one more document a Dichiarazione di Valore. A Dichiarazione di Valore is a letter issued my an Italian consulate verifying your University credentials (i.e diploma, transcript) – for anyone wishing to study at an Italian University or a university in a country where the primary language is not English this might be of help on how to obtain a Dichiarazione di Valore. Continue reading
Iceland : 8 Things That Made my trip
Capital: Reykjavik Population: 330,000 8.Landscape Why Iceland? What are you gonna do there?- These are questions acquaintances and even friends asked me when I told them I was going to Iceland. The misconception that Black people don’t travel is probably one of the reasons I was being asked this question. My answer was “well … Continue reading
Pastel y Paletas in San Juan, Puerto Rico
In addition to my regular 9 to 5 job I’ve been freelancing as a model and public speaker.For the past 2 Years, a brand that I’ve quickly fallen is love with is Fanm Djanm. Fanm Djanm in Haitian Creole means strong woman and is owned by Paola Mathé of the blog finding Paola. FanmDjanm is … Continue reading