Author: Natasha B
Music is said to be the universal language. I've always been one to believe that the three most fundamental things to understanding and embracing worldly culture are music, food and fashion. So it is by no surprise that all three of these art driven expressions help to bring tremendous balance to my life. My music choices are as versatile as my fashion. There is a little bit of everything in my iTunes library, and I do mean everything. So please don't judge me when you see me riding out to my trap music. LOL. My music choice at any given time is driven by my mood and what inspires me at the present moment. But when I'm stuck in a...
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I can't tell you how many dinner parties I've attended in the past that turned into a night of misery for both guests and host(s). What started out as a night of fun and entertainment seemingly ends up as a night of hassle and irritation. Don't get me wrong---I love a good outing, meal and amazing company. But I am extremely particular as to whom I enjoy my time with now as a thirty-something. So the next time you plan on hosting a dinner party (especially at a public restaurant)--please consider these five things first. They will help alleviate any confusion and headaches.
1. Choose Your Guests Wisely
- Ever show up to a dinner party and say to yourself, who...
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This summer I had the pleasure of sailing the Caribbean seas with Carnival Cruise Line. The family and I boarded the Carnival Splendor vessel for 8 days to explore four Caribbean islands including St. Kitts, St. Maarten, Puerto Rico and Turks & Caicos. Although I'm no rookie to the cruising experience---by far this time around was the best. Initially I thought 8 days would be too much time on a boat ---but on the 8th day I was sadden to return to Port Everglades, Ft. Lauderdale (departure port). And just like that, it was over. Our mindless, easy-going Caribbean voyage had ended. No more Piña coladas, endless sunshine and Caribbean blue seas. If you've never cruised before--stay tuned for my...
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Fresh off my family vacation and looking back in reflection with a fresh perspective. Spending time outside of our comfort zone allows us to get a different perspective on life. It fosters growth and in some cases life changing redirection. I had the pleasure of visiting four island nations during my time abroad and the main take away from my trip is: simplicity, it is the secret to a good life. Each island that I visited reminded me just how important it is to simplify life. Sometimes we create complicated lives for the sake of having more, when in actuality the road to living a good and fulfilled life is having less. A simple lifestyle attracts simple problems, requiring simple...
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