I feel like I hit the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow when I coincidentally found Hawkers in Chapel Hill while looking for a place to grab a quick lunch with my daughter. I have been to University Place a few times and even eaten at neighboring restaurants like Bar Taco but, Hawker’s was not there yet. So, I got excited when I saw the “Now Open” sign and that it was one … [Read more...]
Embassy Suites by Hilton: Executive Decisions
Embassy Suites by Hilton (Raleigh-Durham Airport/ Brier Creek) to the rescue! The entire world is dealing with the effects of COVID-19 and handling it by re-opening in phases based on how the local government deems necessary based on the current stats. I’m in North Carolina and we’re currently in phase two. Some restaurants have re-opened with special seating arrangements to … [Read more...]
Staycation: Explore North Carolina’s Grandfather Mountain
I must say that Covid-19 has put a damper on my international and some domestic travel plans but, I have been taking frequent road trips while practicing safety and social distancing. The original plan was to be in Las Vegas at the beginning of the month but, with everything going on I decided to keep it closer to home. My oldest daughter turned twenty-four and since we had … [Read more...]
Making Moves in the 2020 Mazda CX-5 Signature AWD
The times we’re currently living in are uncertain to say the least. How can you try to create normalcy when everything seems to be out of whack? We can thank the COVID-19 Pandemic for this vital shift in life. We’ve all just had to pick up and adjust. This is a true test for humanity because many of us are used to having control over our lives and what comes next. With so many … [Read more...]
Quarantine Chronicles: Staying Productive During Coronavirus
It’s been quite some time since I’ve written consistently on my blog. There are a few factors that played a role in why I’ve been so slack with it. It’s been almost three months since my last post. Back in 2019 I was in a routine and then towards the end of the year my grandmother passed away. I haven’t been motivated to write and post since then. There are tons of topics that … [Read more...]