So I received my Notice of Appointment on Monday and left for NYC Tuesday to get my work visa!I just got back yesterday and here are some snapshots from the trip. Union Station, Hartford. thought the free calls were interesting...see below What numbers would you press? Once of the bus at Port Authority, I head straight to the consulate. They have a great library … [Read more...]
Birthday Haul!
I was way too lazy to post this on my birthday :) But I enjoyed the day and made a few budget conscious purchases! Clothing from The Limited and head band from H&M I love cardiagans! They are great for traveling and layers when the season changes. Cardigan on sale for $9.99 I always find great accessories at H&M! Head band on sale for $1 I love the Limited for … [Read more...]
South Korea: So close!
Since my last Korea post I have done the following: 7/30/11: Sent off my extra documents to my recruiter in Korea ( I used Fedex and it was $84! But UPS was charging $137*insanity*)I waited for 7/31/11: I obsessively tracked the package everyday until it arrived lol. Especially since there was an issue with them inputting the address incorrectly in their system :(8/3/11: My … [Read more...]
Traveling Haircare: Welcome Teakia!
Name: My name is Teakia Where are you from: I am born and raised in Boston, MA **However my family has its roots in Agusta GA both my mom and dad's side, So I will always be a GA Peach at heart :)How long have you been natural?I have been natural since 2003 (8 yrs) . I had to wait until college to do the Big chop, My grandmother was not having it she would not … [Read more...]
Traveling Haircare: Welcome Alexcia!
Name: Alexcia Where are you from: Spanish Town, JamaicaHow long have you been natural?: Since January 2008 (3.5 years)1. Why did you decide to do sister locks and what inspired your recent hair cut/color? Well the decision was a process. I went away to school, couldn't find a hairdresser to maintain my cut (think Halle Berry in swordfish + 2 inch bangs) so I found a … [Read more...]
Gnocchi: Semi-fail
So yesterday I had multiple sparkling moments of nostalgia while reminiscing of my time in the hills of Sorrento Italy. It wasn't so much the crisp cool air that whispered "stay here natural girl...stay" as I wondered around the tiny streets and enticing shops. But the delicious and super filling bowl of Gnocchi that I had at a small family restaurant. Once I find that … [Read more...]
Reminiscing: San Ignacio, Belize
In October 2007 I set out to go do volunteer work with an international non-profit. I had recently graduated undergrad and finish a summer internship with a bio -tech company in Massachusetts and was looking for new opportunities, other than heading to a permanent 9-5 :(I had always wanted to do international volunteer work and started applying to the Peace Corps and Hand on … [Read more...]
Almost There!
I was contacted by my recruiter on Monday with awesome news about a job in Ulsan, South Korea. Yay! So now all I have to do is get all my paper work in on time and pray that things work out:)It pays to be persistent! This was a great start to my week seeing as though my birthday is coming up on Friday. I don't know how I feel about it this year. I don't have anything planned. … [Read more...]
Traveling Haircare: Welcome Alisa!
Name: Alisa Where are you from: New York, New YorkHow long have you been natural?: 16 months 1. Let's talk about one of your most recent trips and your haircare regimen during!Thank you for having me Traveling Natural! At first traveling with natural hair was a scary thought for me...what if I forgot my key products and where I went did not have it for purchase! But as I … [Read more...]
Reminiscing: Malaga Spain
While I was living in Madrid last fall I took the opportunity to visit many locations in Spain. Here are a few of my favorite pictures while in Malaga, which is in the South of Spain. Known as the birthplace of Pablo Picasso:) Train Station in Malaga Natural hair H&M advertisement outside train station Picasso statue in a park directly infront of his birth … [Read more...]