Buon Compleanno
It takes a long time to grow young. – Pablo Picasso Today is my birthday, not just any birthday, but my 30th birthday. Iโm leaving my 20s behind and embarking on a whole new set of numbers. Iโm okay with it though. While many […]
NaBloPoMo Update
Well, I am over a week into NaBloPoMo and I must admit I’m pretty surprised with how I’ve been doing. It isn’t easy to write something everyday when you aren’t already conditioned to. The past few days it’s been especially difficult to focus, with so […]
High Heels: Friend or Foe?
You walk into your favourite shoe store and you see them; they are gorgeous. There is no way you can live life without them. You buy them, and one day you put on those undeniably gorgeous high heel shoes and people compliment you, wanting […]
NEM Jewellery & Designs
Many of you don’t know but my sister is very passionate about creating beautiful pieces of jewellery using semi-precious gemstones and silver and she’s really good at it too! From this passion came the birth of her jewellery design business, NEM Jewellery & Designs. Without […]
Amantea, Cosenza, Calabria
History, natural beauty, and breathtaking coastlines surround you when you travel in Calabria. Most people don’t think about Amantea when they are planning a trip to Italy. That means it is one of Italy’s best-kept secrets. This Southern region in Italy, virtually untouched by tourists, […]
Mom’s Peanut Butter Cookies
When we were kids, my mom would occasionally pull out her old recipe book and let us be her little helpers as she made one of our favorite treats โ Peanut Butter Cookies. They are quick and easy and I find myself making a batch […]
Adventures of Learning a Language – Part 5
One of the best ways to build vocabulary when learning a language is through the use of flashcards. Flashcards have proven to be one of the best learning tools when it comes to memorizing information as it allows you to quiz yourself repeatedly causing you […]
All Soul’s Day
Today on All Soul’s Day we remember those in our life that have passed away. I want to send a prayer out to all my family and friends who I have lost. I pray that they are at peace! A special prayer goes out to […]
All Saint’s Day
Growing up as a Roman Catholic, we have always been taught the importance of All Saintโs Day, a Catholic holiday honouring all Saints (known or unknown), which is celebrated on November 1st. In Italy, it is called Ognissanti and is considered a national holiday. Patron […]