March 11. Day 254.
I can’t believe just did this. Even I am shocked. But desperate times call for….
The day flew by and I asked for nothing. I spent a few hours in my new favorite haunt, a Starbucks with free parking and crappy wifi conveniently located next to a Trader Joes. A one stop shop.
But, [...]
February 12. Day 227.
Two highlights from my first hours on Greek soil:
Before dinner, while Mr. A was at the conference, I walked around the Plaka, an ancient maze of alleys filled with cafes and boutiques under the Acropolis, occasionally murmuring “Pardonakis” when I wanted to get through a crowd. I have no clue why [...]
January 10. Day 194.
I would love to do a proper narrative of Saturday’s events, because it was quite a day.
But I’m on vacation. In Hawaii… Outside, I hear rustling waterfalls and birds chirping. My arms and shoulders are exactly at that delicate border between sunkissed and sunburned. I am happy.
I should not be holding [...]
December 18. Day 171.
A few months ago, I went to the Living Room, asked to sample their cheesecake, and got rejected.
So what did I do last night, when I happened to end up at the Living Room? Ask to sample their cheesecake, again, and get rejected.
This time, it seemed like the perfect opportunity: they had [...]
December 1. Day 154.
Standing in line at (you got it) a cafe, I reached for my cell phone to make a call and noticed the keypad was locked. This could only mean one thing.
Mr. A was glancing the menu on the wall in front of us, looking forward to an iced coffee, or maybe a [...]