In the End, we will remember not the words of our enemies, but the silence of our friends. (Martin Luther King, Jr.) As I stood in Dallas Fort Worth International Airport this afternoon, posting a video to my Instagram story of the protest against Trump’s Muslim ban, a sense of dread overcame…
Nothing in the World Will Ever Be the Same
Ten years (and what seems like a lifetime) ago, I made my first trip to Washington D.C. and the White House to participate in a Dignity Walk on behalf of more than 200,000 “Comfort” women who were sexually enslaved by the Japanese government during World War II. I couldn’t fathom how a…
The Highland Dallas // Curio Collection
This staycation at The Highland Dallas was sponsored by Curio Collection. All opinions are my own.
A busy month filled with musical rehearsals and performances has left this blog a bit neglected, as you may have noticed. It’s also been nearly two months since I’ve slept in my own bed. With the show over and our home repairs nearing completion, an invitation from Curio Collection by Hilton to…
Park Hyatt Dubai – 5 Star Oasis
It’s been a month since we returned from our Dubai trip, and I still find myself under the city’s magical spell. This is my last recap from the vacation, and I saved it for the end because, in some ways, it was my favorite part– our hotel, the Park Hyatt Dubai. Park…
Jumeirah Beach Hotel & Burj al Arab
We spent our final afternoon in Dubai relaxing on Jumeirah Beach after a busy morning of skiing. Overcast weather left us with the beach almost to ourselves, which made for some amazing photo opportunities of the Burj al Arab (famously known for its sailboat shape). Thanks to our Dubai trip, I’ve rediscovered…
Ski Dubai – Indoor Ski Resort
From the desert to the slopes, we spent our last morning in Dubai skiing! Ski Dubai is located in Mall of the Emirates and was the first indoor ski resort to open in the Middle East. It contains five runs (varying in difficulty from bunny slopes to a black run, and freestyle…