Every country has a different set of norms around tipping. And, they keep evolving. Even within country, tipping differs by region and service. Some people tip 15%; I usually do minimum 20%. Some people just tip on the pre-tax anount; other’s tip on the whole check anount. Some […]
What I love about New York city besides all the 24 hours stores, shopping, and entertainment is the food. The diversity of cuisines that one can try in New York is phenomenal. The borough of Queens has the most diverse community in the United States. For a so-called […]
New York City was, and maybe still, known for being the city that never sleeps. For me, that was always a big part of the New York city charm. I loved being able to still hang out or order food at 3am. Not that I have done so, […]
I am someone who loves and really enjoys eating out. I derive great pleasure from food. I am a Taurus after all. Look it up, its true that those who are born under the horoscope sign of Taurus, besides being bullheaded, have a keen sense of gastronomy. Well, […]
Did you make a New Year’s resolution? If so, did it include losing weight? Or eating healthier? I made no such resolution. I instead made a vision board where I do see myself being healthier overall by the end of 2018. That is a ways to […]
I readily admit I buy many items from Amazon. I know that I have a couple of facebook friends that urge others to not shop at Amazon as they want to encourage mom and pop shopping. I am all for shopping at small businesses. However, sometimes, it […]
There are awkward moments and there are awkward moments on life. And then there are just silly moments that cause no life harm but can be awkward nonetheless. When you got out to lunch or dinner with business associates, at times, you may decide to share various appetizers […]
Despite my love of travel, lattes, and electronics, as well as my allergy to fake jewelry, I am a simple girl. I’m like Julia Roberts standing in all her simplicity in a London bookstore in Notting Hill. Really. In all seriousness, I’m quite a simple girl unlike JLo […]
Let’s get one thing straight. I am not a food snob, equally appreciative of pasteles on the side of the road in Puerto Rico (and strangely, as it turns out, Oahu), unidentifiable street meat from a cart in New York City, and bizarre fusion foods and haute cuisine […]
The sun was shining brightly this Sunday morning and I could not help but murmur to myself “and let there be light.” Just last night I changed time zones, returning to East Coast time, gaining an hour to just end up losing it again at 2am this Sunday. Why […]
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