As we drove north through Jersey en route to upstate New York, I started to see the urban industrial side of the state. Quite a contrast to the softer side of Jersey that I've been exposed to so far with the beaches and the country side that is almost an emerald green color and very …
Since we were in upstate New York for the weekend (which I'll write about exploring in a separate post), decided to spend Sunday morning exploring Vermont since I had never been there. Couldn't help but take the opportunity to cross off another one of the 50 states in my travel bucket list! And I was …
I had driven by the signs on 295 showing where to exit for this place called Grounds For Sculpture.But what really caught my eye was the two massive bronze heads (one blue and the other red) off to the right side of the of 295 that look almost like something Picasso would've done. I used google …
Getting out and exploring Jersey is something I wanted to do as soon as I got here. I just love to explore, discover & experience new things when I have time. But I was a little hesitant to get out on my own. This whole state is new territory & I have to rely …
When I first got here, nothing was familiar. It felt a little disorienting considering I've never really lived anywhere outside of Texas. Even I felt unfamiliar. I looked the same, except for my frizzy hair (which I detail in a previous post). Was I a Jersey girl now? Was I still a Texas girl? Can …
I've been asked what I'm missing about not being in Texas. Of course I miss my family and friends, but it's the food! Specifically BBQ & Mexican food! Mmm. There is just something about brisket. It just hits the spot! Doesn't matter whether it's sliced or chopped, on a bun, (even a slice of bread), …
I debated whether or not I wanted to write about my hair. I've gone back-and-forth thinking "wow I must be really be really vain or superficial." I thought I was being silly to make a big deal out my hair. But then I realized that I'm just like most girls: when our hair is a …
Upon the advice of a dear friend from Texas, I am going to blog about my experience adjusting to a new way of life in Jersey so that my friends & family back in TX can follow along with this new chapter. I thought I'd start off short & sweet because quite frankly, there's so …
Turning 30 was something I never expected to do. I assumed, as did most people who knew me, I would have killed myself or done something reckless that would have gotten me killed; considering I spent my late teens and 20’s spiraling out of control after being raped when I was 16. Living with undiagnosed …