“There is always something to learn….ALWAYS something to that is important to understand.” ~unknown.
Life lessons never end.. it doesn’t end with that masters, or PhD, or that promotion…
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Category: Dr. Wanderlust
National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day: I Am My Brother’s and Sister’s Keeper
We all go day in and day out updating our statuses and pictures on Facebook! Instagram! Twitter!! But it is time to update the one status that truly matter…. Get your HIV Status UpdateAs you know, I have always had a strong interest in HIV research. Currently working in the field, mainly on how HIV affects the brain and aging, I still find it important to stress the everyday issues of HIV. While my blog posts are usually more geared towards traveling, I wanted to shed some light on a very serious matter, especially among Black communities in America. February 7, marks the 15th year of National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day!! This was first observed in 1999 initiated in response to the growing HIV and AIDS epidemic in African American communities. The theme for 2015 is: “I Am My Brother’s and Sister’s Keeper. Fight HIV/AIDS!” So why do Blacks/African Americans need a special Awareness …
It’s February!! Let’s start it with a BANG!
If you don’t step forward, you are always in the same place! -Floyd Patterson
Take that step forward this week.. I mean what is the use of always wondering… #YOLO #TRY #MakeMoves
Salt Therapy: Relaxation Hour
Immediately as I stepped into the salt room, I was calmed by the low lighting and cream walls. It was just bright enough to get you in the mood to really relax your body and mind. Along with the cool and calm ambience of the decor soft instrumentals filled the room… that is when I decided to take my first deep breath… And it hits me right away.. the air seems thicker in the room and I let out coughs because I truly was not ready for what I experienced. Slowing my breathing a little, I eventually got accustomed to the air. Much in the same, I opened my mouth at one point, and could truly taste salt on my tongue, even by licking my lips… but I took my seat among the 6 chairs there and began inhaling deeply. In silence as I did not want to disturb those around …
Bucket List Suggestion Winner Selected…….
I would like to first thank everyone who suggested amazing options for my #15 on the blog… even some who simply text, message or tag me in great options as well. Unfortunately if it was not a comment I could not include you in winning. Some of my favorites I must say were (from both on the website and personal communications) Nude Run Hike the Grand Canyon Do a things in Jamaica as a Tourist (because I really never have) Do a social experiment. However, they all really, really got me excited, and adding to my never-ending bucket list I pull from each and every year to make the top things I must do for the year…. So after much consideration… I have chosen (DRUM ROLL PLEASE) *** The Cop Ride Along *** I think this will be a very unique experience like no other, but it …
Amazing FREE Tours When Traveling: Know What You are Taking a Picture of!
Ever get to a new city/country and start snapping pictures of every cool things you see… buildings, people, food.. BUT YOU HAVE NO IDEA WHAT THEY ARE!!?? While it may be obvious when taking pictures with the Eiffel Tower or even the Statue of Liberty… what about the other buildings and cool things unknown to you. This is usually where people go after EXPENSIVE tours on buses to get and understanding of where you are and know what the heck you are taking pictures. You may not even fall into this category and just roam around cities snapping pictures because “it seems like it is important.” And that is okay too… but I am here to tell you there is another way (and quite frankly I think it is AMAZING!) The answer to knowing more about where you are is: FREE WALKING TOURS WHAT? Yes.. I said it…FREE!!! If you …
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You get in life, what you have the courage to ask for!
Oprah Winfrey
Go after it, and make this week amazing!!!
Figure Skating in a War Zone
They glided on the ice so gracefully… back and forth… it seemed effortless. Warm ups had such flow, as players took shots and seemed to float on top of the ice. That is until the period started and the puck dropped! It was like World War III, Tampa Bay vs Vancouver. These hockey players wasted no time pushing each other against the walls, tripping each other, even punching each other in the back of the head in some instances. And just like that, one item on my 2015 Bucket List was accomplished!!! I was simply scrolling through my email and saw a good deal to attend a Tampa Bay Lightning Game on Living Social (I am addicted to Living Social and GroupOn! Don’t judge me!!). I Immediately checked it out and realized it was a pretty good deal. For $25 I get to experience hockey and get a free puck… Though …
Travel Deal: New York to China for $500 Round Trip
Don’t miss your chance to visit the Great Wall of China!! Secret Flying just announced amazing deals from New York to Beijing (stop in Moscow) for under $500! Check out more information here: http://www.secretflying.com/2015/01/new-york-beijing-china-471-return/ I tried to use Google Flights and could not find the deal, but was able to see it on Kayak search. You can also use Vayama as suggested by Secret Flying. Let me know if you get this amazing deal!
Within the Walls of History: Arbeit Macht Frei
I was never a big fan of history in school.. even though I had to take several AP and Higher Level exams throughout my schooling on it… I dreaded every single one of those classes. Not because I thought history was pointless or unimportant. But because I read over and over in a book of all these events that truthfully I could not picture or grasp. While I love traveling because I enjoy seeing amazing places, meeting great people, eating tons of food that I would never otherwise try… I have fallen in love with bringing history alive. Sometimes it is beautiful and spring forth life into me. Other times, it brings me to tears and disbelief that anyone could have endured events and circumstances I have simply read about it books. One of these events is by no means alien to anyone that has gone through the educational system …
