…an IBS sufferer (I can imagine your disappointment as it’s not nearly as exciting as Lizzo). I had originally planned to tell you of these fantastic arepas that I had multiple times this summer, but my stomach had other plans for me today. Specifically a lack of interest in eating. Since the middle of the summer, I’ve gone into overdrive focusing on self care. This … Continue reading I just took a DNA test – turns out I’m 100%…
The date says we’re moving into fall but the temperature outside in Philadelphia would make you think otherwise. By now, we’ve established that I’m not particularly a fan of the heat (if we haven’t – Hi I’m Jacki and I prefer temperate climates where I barely break a sweat while hiking outside because it’s so cool). When I looked at the forecast this week and … Continue reading But I thought it was fall
I’m a sucker for food-themed movies and TV shows (shocker of the year, I know). I couldn’t wait to watch Pixar’s Bao short film, and considered even going to the movies to be able to catch it before it showed up on YouTube. For some reason, even though I have eaten my fair share of Japanese gyoza in the last couple of years, soup dumplings … Continue reading Bao wow wow yippy-o yippy-yay
Have you ever traveled to a location where you can’t speak the language, but all of a sudden realize you can read a word or a sign? Or expect not to hear your native language, so when you do it catches you completely off guard? This experience has happened to me several times while I galavanted around this summer, but particularly in China. After being … Continue reading Say Cheese
Philadelphia really knows how to kick off the summer by hitting 90 degrees before June even arrives. I personally am not a fan of the heat so while I enjoy the escapes to the beach during these next few months, I dread being outside when I’m not near a major water source. The thing is – Philly comes alive in the spring and summer. My … Continue reading Feels like summer
A few years ago, I was fortunate to meet a friend of mine in Hong Kong. I remember prepping to meet her and saying that I was so excited to try legitimate, authentic Chinese food. She laughed in my face and was like “what is even Chinese food?” I think I just blinked at her, not knowing how to respond. I’m sure many of you … Continue reading Ni hao China
Growing up in Philadelphia with New Jersey as your border, you knew it was always there but it was like that <insert family member here> you never really want to talk to. When I lived in D.C., I always felt the need to defend Philadelphians – especially when it came to Philly sports fans. Not all of the bad sports behavior was committed by a … Continue reading Aka that time I went to New Jersey
A week late to be exact – in getting this post to you. What else would it be? I’ve noticed that at some point in the last few years I have managed to always be 5 minutes late. I am not quite sure how or when this happened. I used to be early and on-time for everything. I hated being late. I still do hate … Continue reading I’m late
I need a weekend to recover from my weekend. I don’t know about you but I try to guard my weekend time as much as possible. Generally that means I save one day to get things done around the house, grocery shop, and just relax so that I can recharge for the week ahead. Last week, I knew going into the weekend that it wasn’t … Continue reading Phoning It In (Literally)
Remember how January felt like it was the longest month ever? Well February has me starting to feel the same way. For those of you not residing in the Mid-Atlantic region of the U.S., Philly has managed to be cold, rainy, snowy, freezing rain, and grey for the last 2 plus days. It has done nothing to inspire hope but has done everything to keep … Continue reading Traveling For All the Right Reasons
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