New Orleans Charm
New Orleans always finds a way to charm me. Whether it’s with the food…Blackened Ahi Tuna Salad and french fries at Royal Street Deli.…the drinks… (more…)
You Can Be Yourself in New Orleans
May 13, 2012
What is so special about New Orleans? The people! They come in all different varieties, and they live life in color. They are full of zest and don’t take anything too seriously. It’s constant entertainment. And they sure do know how to have a gooood tiiiime. The secret must be that for any event they party before the party, during the party, and after the party. (more…)
Debauchery in New Orleans
May 3, 2012
If you’ve followed along my blog for any length of time, you’ve probably noticed that what started out as a blog about food and travel turned into a blog about my career change. Food and travel are big passions of mine, but so was getting out of dentistry. When I started writing about my career change, there seemed to be a story there for me to tell. Writing about it has been the perfect culmination, and I plan to do more. But it’s time to take a break because I recently went to New Orleans, and it’s time to have...
10 Reasons I Loved Dental School
Jan 11, 2012
It’s the moment you’ve been waiting for… it’s list time again! As I reflect on my journey in and out of dentistry, I am compelled to go back to the beginning: DENTAL SCHOOL. Since my last list was all about the hate, I need some balance. So for today, it’s all about the love. 10 Reasons I Loved Dental School (more…)
Is Hindsight Really Always 20/20?
Dec 19, 2011
It’s easy to look back on the past and see things we didn’t notice at the time. With so much wisdom we feel qualified to judge ourselves and challenge why we made certain choices– as if we should have known better. So I have to ask: is hindsight always 20/20? Are we really seeing more clearly, or is it just a way we skew things to prove to ourselves that we are smarter than we were before; as if that will justify any mistakes we may have made? I don’t know the answer, but I suddenly feel pretty qualified to...
I'll Have the Vaca Frita Please… Again
Nov 19, 2011
There are 2 types of people in this world: those who insist they can’t have the same type of food 2 meals in a row, 2 days in a row, or even twice a week; and those who can eat the same thing over and over, day after day. If you’re in one camp, it’s hard to relate to the other. I am someone who can eat the same thing over and over– as long as it’s good. I eat the exact same breakfast 6 days a week; I am happy eating the same salad most days for lunch; and...
Can I call it writer's block if I'm not really a writer?
Nov 12, 2011
I’m stuck. Day after day I find myself struggling to get this silly post onto my computer screen. I can’t get past it, so I have 2 choices: bag it or keep pushing through it. Right now I am blank. I’m not really a writer, a photographer, or a storyteller. Nope, I’m just someone who blogs occasionally. So maybe I should call it blogger’s block? I could practice silence, something I think we could all use at some point. I mean… silence right after I say a few things. (more…)
Forts Are Cool
Nov 3, 2011
When I was a kid my sister and I loved building forts. We’d gather as many pillows and blankets as we could find and stack them up against the furniture to make the ultimate hideout. We would enter the fort and create a different world, spending hours on end entertaining ourselves. So when I actually got to wander around a real fort in San Juan, Puerto Rico when I was 10, it stuck with me forever. I don’t remember much about it now, but I do know that to this day I still recall the fascination and excitement it sparked in...
The Colors of Old San Juan
Oct 24, 2011
A day in Old San Juan is best described as colorful. The streets glow with the blue cobblestone. Even the city wildlife fits the bill.
Breaking My Food Rules in VIeques
Oct 19, 2011
Sometimes I think we can be so principle driven that we miss out on some of the finer experiences in life. Take… I don’t know… me, for example. I try to follow a certain set of self-imposed food rules. I don’t do it out of a specific belief, but it’s mostly because I have the knowledge that my body doesn’t tolerate certain foods very well. I’ve also realized along the way that my mood is greatly affected by whether I enjoy my food or not. I noticed this quirk while on a beach trip to Samara, Costa Rica a few...