Here & now

Many people asked me what my “New Years resolution” is going to be….. “be happier” “enjoy life more” “travel more” “smile more” “this and that”…and honestly, I am happy with my life and I have done a lot this year.

Wow, where have I been over this year…?

I have traveled over 7 countries, 17,000 miles, 70+ hours,  eaten 50 scoops of gelato (the best in Italy), read close to 10 books, lived in a different country, eaten close to 500 lbs of unbelievable food, got stung by a jellyfish (life goal), laughed with new friends and hugged old friends, gained too much weight, experienced new cultures, drank too much wine and beer, fell in love, became terrified of what my next step was/is, been encouraged by strangers to follow my passion, learned how to scuba dive, I cut more than a foot off my hair, spent all my money, and have been living a wonderful life.

I traveled to: 

• Germany: Berlin, Bonn, Essen, Munich
• England: London, Reading
• Finnland: Helsinki, Prato
• Czech Republic: Prague
• Spain: Mallorca, Port de Soller, Alaró
• Italy: Florence
• US: Washington D.C., California

I have wrinkle lines from laughing and smiling too much, I suntanned (maybe a little too much), and I have enjoyed and savored every moment of this last year and my life so far. I have made some amazing friends and I am so thankful for everyone I have meet.

Here’s to another amazing year!
HAPPY NEW YEAR!