Author Archives: La Dame

Life right now is sweet. I’m in a season that feels incredibly grounding yet expansive. With a 19-year-old daughter and an 18-year-old son, both blossoming into young adults, I’m embracing the joy (and the disbelief!) of having raised two grown children. My husband and I are approaching our 20-year anniversary, and it feels like suchContinue reading “A Sweet Spot of Peace, Pride, and Full Circle Moments”

Traveling from California to Las Vegas is always a refreshing shift, a change of scenery that awakens my creativity and recharges my energy. Vegas offers the perfect mix of clarity, focus, and fun. It’s where I find space to slow down, power up, and enjoy the ride. Relaxation means taking a moment to breathe beforeContinue reading “Relaxation, Work, and Play: My Las Vegas Balance”

Spending Christmas in Cabo San Lucas was nothing short of magical for our family of four. We stayed at the stunning Hotel Riu Palace, a resort that truly delivered on comfort, elegance, and festive cheer. From the moment we arrived, just two days before Christmas, we knew we were in for something special. My hubbyContinue reading “A Cabo Christmas to Remember!”

As I sit here, wrestling with the emotions that come with my daughter heading off to college, I can’t help but feel a mix of pride, nostalgia, and a tinge of apprehension. My favorite girl, my mini-me, is stepping into a new chapter of her life, and it’s both exhilarating and challenging for me asContinue reading “Embracing Change: A Mother’s Love as My Daughter Spreads Her Wings”

Being from a different country and raising first-generation Americans can be challenging. What’s more difficult is trying to adopt two cultures in a household where both parents are from opposite parts of the world. Raising children in a multicultural home is a unique and rewarding experience that comes with its own set of benefits andContinue reading “Embracing Diversity: Raising Children in a Multicultural Home”

For starters, I’ll admit; Washington, D.C., is one of the prettiest places I have visited so far. It offers beautiful scenery, trees, unique museums, and a lot of history. Traveling to Washington, D.C., in February brought a lot of questions about the weather and if we’d be able to handle the east coast winter. Well,Continue reading “Washington, D.C.”

Writing one’s own story should be easy. Wrong! Last year, I embarked on the exciting and fantastic journey of telling my story. Yep, I am telling it all! Honestly, I never enjoyed writing, but this is different. They say everyone likes a good tale… but what makes a good story? An exciting attention grabber? Enthusiasm?Continue reading “Drawn into my story…”

Las Vegas is always pleasant, no matter what! So, my hubby wanted to spend his birthday in a fun, away-from-home-yet-close-enough-to-home setting. Las Vegas was perfect! This city is always an excellent option for Californians, being that it is a quick drive or flight if one chooses to do so and an overall short turnaround trip.Continue reading “Las Vegas, NV! 🎰”

Traveling to the Bahamas was amazing! There are no words to describe the unique beauty the island holds! First, we flew to Miami and boarded a cruise to the beautiful Island. The cruise experience was magnificent as we have cruised several times; this experience was just as enjoyable. The picture shown above was taken inContinue reading “The Bahamas 🇧🇸”

When we think healthy thoughts, we see our lives change in a positive direction. Living a healthful lifestyle is not only about being physically active and eating well-balanced meals. We’ve all heard of the saying that the mind is a powerful thing. So, good health also signifies a “healthy mindset.” Speaking positively is equally important.Continue reading “Mind Shifting”