Local Culture
Commemorating Queensday 2013
The mood is infectious. There’s a burst of orange all over. A country is celebrating and upholding an important tradition. I’m describing none other than Koninginnedag, or Queensday, in the Netherlands. This annual holiday (which
New Look!
Spring is here and it’s a great time to start fresh! I’ve given my site a makeover. Many thanks to those who have followed along for a while (and commenting/liking), and welcome to new followers.
Gen Y: Me, Myself & I?
Lazy. Entitled. Narcissistic. This is how Gen Y is often described – it is frustrating, true on a case-by-case basis, and probably why Gen Y is not fully understood. Those who belong to Gen Y
Photo of the Week
Wawel Castle. Kraków, Poland.
Serendipity & Travel
“How do you know each other?” This seems to be among the first questions people ask when introduced to mutual friends. A college friend once told me she met my high school friend while in
Defining Home – 13 years in the U.S.
This summer will mark 13 years. Thirteen years I’ve lived in America. It started in New Jersey, then I attended Emerson College in Boston, and now I’m in New York City. When you move to
Running in Harlem
I have never been much of a morning person. My family can attest to my “zombie-like” state when I used to get up early for school. I’d often stay under the covers for a few
Brooklyn to Manhattan: Photo Inspiration
A photograph is a perfect way to capture a moment. Whether you’re traveling and snapping a picture of wildlife, food, architecture or a portrait, what you capture means something more to you. I had a
Coloring Health & Happiness
Ready, set, go. I started running again earlier in June to prepare for the Color Run in September. I wanted to regain the fitness levels I once had in high school. Or, at least feel
Exploring Harlem
Adapting to a new place takes time. Each work-day since moving to N.Y., I’ve settled into my commute routine from Harlem to Midtown. Between busy hours at work and after-work fun with friends downtown, it