Category Archives: SUBMISSION
I counted my years…
“I counted my years and realized that I have less time to live by, than I have lived so far. I feel like a child who won a pack of candies: at first, he ate them with pleasure but when he realized that there was little left, he began to taste them intensely. I have …
Christmas Winter Village
The magic of Christmas is in the air this time of the year in Bryant Park, New York City. A part of the landscape turns into a Winter Village, a sight that includes a high-end skating rink as well as a light-filled holiday market. The air is filled with Christmas cheer. “Le Caroussel” is filled …
A Cupcake Experience
Are you more of a morning or a night person? Let me tell you about one of my night-person nights. But first… *** Making cupcakes for the first time was quite a delightful and delectable experience. It was like an artist date! An artist date is a date with yourself where the only purpose is …
A Bucolic Encounter in Cabo, Mexico
I set my bag and hat down in a farm-to-table experience in Cabo, Mexico. The air felt hot amidst the backdrop of a late-afternoon sun shining across the fields of mango trees. Suddenly, I felt a solid movement under the wooden table…this baby doggie nestled by my legs under the wooden table solidly and comfortably, …
Evening Inspiration
“Live the life you love…” In the dark of the evening, I write in my journal about the positive things that happened during the day…Included are the vastly beautiful emotions I felt…excited, happy, adorable, cute, happy-go-lucky… My favorite time of the day has become the night time…on the gray sofa next to the big windows …
Merry Friends
I had a Adventurer for a roommate in college, during my early twenties. We had so much fun getting into fun misadventures which we still laugh about to this very day. I am a Peacemaker, so I would follow her lead, and was happy listening to her entertaining stories. She is quite the irreverent spirit. …
To Have or To Be?
Your moment to moment experience of life is as important as any set of results you produce. The quality of your life may, in fact, be more valuable than gold. Now, some would say that it’s the external symbols (like gold/money) that will determine the quality of your life. More money equals more happiness, or, …
Tropical Birthday
My summer breeze birthday weekend included a series of fun-filled events. Inner bubble cocktails, amazing dinner and a delicious caviar tasting… with hints of romance, friendship and deep conversations. I’m one happy go lucky girl…
Anna: Christmas Spirit
I love Christmas…. can you tell? Why do I love Christmas? It is an opportunity to let people know that I love them and that they matter. I do a lot of charitable work during the Christmas season. Gifts for seniors, kids, families, and homeless people. I’ve also had elementary school kids make over 300 …
Deb: Have You Ever…?
I asked him if he’d ever felt like he gave it easily to others, but others couldn’t give the same to him. It was in reference to the concept of empathy. His response was an inspiring one… “I think what everyone wants is to be understood, including and especially empathic types like us. I actively …
The Sparkled Life 