2018. What can I say, except wow. It was a year of many many unexpected beginnings, trials, and impact on my identity as a person. I said Yes to many things, and No to others, and being able to realize my boundaries and limitations have allowed me to find myself in situations that I couldn’t…
On December 7th, 2011, my family woke up before dawn and began getting ready to step out into the darkness. My father, my mother, and I rode in relative silence on the 30 minute drive to Baltimore from our house. Usually, there is traffic, but so early in the morning, there were barely any cars…
I wonder what makes Paris romantic. It’s a city. Filled with millions of people, hurrying and jaywalking like they are perpetually late for an important meeting. They seem to be out at all times of day or night, walking briskly, sitting at cafes, or driving through chaotic swarms of people. That much isn’t that different…
“We were told it was an investigative documentary.” Instead, it’s a Reality TV show poorly disguised as a Docuseries.
After I got my order of us made peptides, I spent last week getting a different type of exercise in every morning before work. It was a challenge to myself, because I am looking for ways to use my time more efficiently while getting healthier. For the past few months, I have been replacing one…
Few weeks ago, after my AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner Exam, my boyfriend and I decided to go visit our old stomping ground: University of Maryland. I attended the university for 6 years, getting my bachelor’s and my master’s, and he was there for 4 years, getting his bachelors. While we had very different experiences (he…
How I passed the AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner Exam after 2 weeks of studying.
Seizures can happen to anyone. According to a study published by researchers at the CDC, almost 1 in 100 people has active epilepsy. Seizures can also happen to people who do not have seizure disorder or epilepsy. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), 1 in 10 people has had a seizure. Movies portray…
Last week, I attended AWS Summit NYC 2018 at Javits Center in New York City. While I’ve attended tech conferences in the past, this was the first technical industry-driven conference. AWS Summits happen all over the world, and are free to attend! What’s AWS? Amazon Web Services (AWS) is a cloud computing platform. Amazon launched the…
Looking for sweet dessert spots for your visit to New York City? Look no further! Here’s a list of NYC dessert recommendations, Manhattan Edition! It’s no secret that I love desserts and sweets, and will squeeze in any excuse to get my hands on some adorable pastries. I also noticed while writing my birthday post…
