Sunday, January 29, 2017

Muse...

Penelope here... It all started with a New Year's resolution. Start something, stick with it, and finish it. Yesterday, I decided I fulfilled my resolution and was trying to figure out a way to say... "Adios" Penelope's adventures have been fulfilled and off I drive into a sunset filled with snow and ice!

Today, I'm working on an English assignment and out of nowhere... I found my muse. A muse is usually a woman who inspires one to create. Mine is a man (go figure). 


F. Scott Fitzgerald... why you ask? Well, I can relate with his life. My parents doing everything possible to ensure I have all the advantages of a middle-to-upper class upbringing and living comfortably.  I can identify with him as he really didn't fit in with any group when he was in school. Then he discovered he had a talent and passion to write which opened doors for him and well the rest is history.

Now, let me be clear... I know I'm no Fitzgerald when it comes to the literary word and putting pen to paper. That job belongs to my multi-talented sister, Aub. I do on the other hand have a creative side, love poetry, and love other people who just don't fit in.

 I belong to a special group of people who can see and understand the big picture. I understand everyone is important, don't care what group you are affiliated to, what background you come from, or whatever your preference in life may be.

Penelope here... I do believe I've convinced myself to continue my 2016 resolution.

Saturday, January 21, 2017

Wanderlust...

I had an incredible time getting lost in Rome. I wandered the streets  in the historical city with a great friend. It's amazing to see a beautiful city with someone who's experiencing it for the first time.


Now... jet lag is setting in after our first flight from Amersterdam to New York. Our 
Flight was delayed to Arizona. I'm looking forward to arriving home tomorrow afternoon to 10 inches of snow. 

Wanderlust in Rome... I highly recommend adding it to your bucket list!

Wanderlust...


Friday, January 13, 2017

Italy Bound...


So... I've been up since 3:45 am. My alarm was set for 3:00 am! I slept through my alarm, slept through phone calls from my parents on my cell and hotel room. Finally... woke up dazed and confused and remembered the shuttle leaves in 20 minutes.


Beauty sleep what a joke. I got dressed in 15 minutes and made to the shuttle with the rest of the group right on time. Although... I didn't escape my mother'she stink eye 😳!!!


Flight from Phoenix to New York was uneventful. AND now we have a 7 hour layover. 


Hmmm... what to do? 


Terminal 3 at JFK airport is like a MALL! So, ate some lunch, got a gel manicure, and shopped in all of the DUTY free shops.

Waiting to catch my 8:00 pm flight to Rome. Beauty sleep at last!


Arrivederci 🛫



Saturday, January 7, 2017

New Year...



I survived the Holidays and had a great time with family and friends. My cousin visited and spent 3 days hanging out with my family. It was so good to catch up with her. We miss her.


This week we are preparing for a trip to Italy.

I am looking forward spending a week in in a country rich with history, beauty, incredible monuments, and priceless art.


After spending the day shopping and packing... I am spending my evening hanging out with my love... Tony! 


I will be traveling next week... with some very long layovers. I will be back Saturday, 21st to share my adventures.


I hope you all had an awesome New Year's!