Weekly outings

Well, I planned on sitting on a park bench in Central Park to write this but I was late for the train so I'm still in Queens. This train platform is sunny, breezy and, relatively quiet, what more could I want? Each weekend I've been going "out", usually into the city, aka Manhattan. On a …

Getting Here Pt. 2

First, let me say, thank you for bearing with me as I explain how I got here. Secondly, I wish you all a wonderfully merry Christmas and joyous holiday season, whatever you may celebrate. There's a small chance I'll post on Christmas or Christmas Eve. We'll see how my gift wrapping schedule goes. Here is …

Job Accomplished?

I've been at home for a while now and this week I'm starting to work at some non-profit organizations near me, so it's time to wrap up what I have to say about Gap Year Part 1. When I left for Texas I made a list of ten things that I felt were important for …

Packing List

The 11 most important things I had with me in Texas: A tote bag for trips to the beach or holding things I didn't know would need a home in my room. My fedora for the days I woke up late for work with some fantastically messed up bed head. Also when I wanted to …

Roller coaster days

PSA: This post is a bit rambling and not at all proofread, but hopefully by the end you'll understand why I was a little to tired to care. Friday after work: I had a plan for getting the last few things off my Weslaco Bucket List as well as preparing for my last week of …

The magic of lists

A few years ago I made a bunch of my friends make a list of all the little things that make them happy. I did this because I so much enjoyed having made my own list and I thought it might just make someone's day. As for why I originally started my own list, I'm …