Happy New Year! Not only am I celebrating the New Year, but I’m also thrilled to have been blogging for one full year! Although I didn’t post very consistently during 2017, it was still an amazing learning experience and many opportunities came out of blogging. One of which was becoming a contributor for Grumpy Magazine. When editor, Jasmine Perrier asked me to join their team, I was beyond thrilled, and since starting, I have been able to speak with so many amazing influencers, including Jasmine, who have inspired me to explore my passions. During 2018 I hope to write more and share more of my adventures with you! Thank you for reading and I hope you stay to hear about my journey this year! I was lucky enough to spend New Years Day in New York City, where I saw the Christmas Spectacular in Radio City Music Hall, visited the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree, and got to enjoy a nice dinner with my family. This was a wonderful way, if not the best way, to kick off the New Year because every time I’m in New York City, I feel like there is a spark ignited in me. The beautiful apartment buildings and huge skyscrapers surrounded by hundreds of stores and restaurants always make me think about where I will end up after college and the hustle and bustle of The Big Apple draws me in like no other place has. Another aspect of the City that has always been appealing to me is the diverse population. Don’t get me wrong, there is nothing better than growing up in a small town, but there are times that I crave speaking to people unlike myself. I have always loved talking to people, and hearing their unique stories. While walking down the crowded streets of NYC I encountered so many people of different ethnicities and one day I’d love to learn from these people, get a chance to speak with each and every being, willing to share their culture with their fellow residents of the city. This diversity is not limited to the streets of NYC though. There are loads of restaurant owners in the Big City, hoping to share their culture through their cuisine. Nowhere else will you find this many different types of international restaurants in one place. If you can’t already tell from my blog, I am a huge fan of food! I love trying new foods, restaurants and flavors. During 2017, I ate a ton of mexican food. The reason I enjoy mexican food so much is because out of all international foods I have tried, it tastes the freshest. Naturally, on New Year’s Day, when my family and I were choosing a restaurant to eat at, we chose “Dos Caminos”. If you decide to visit New York City and you’re in the mood for an authentic Mexican dinner be sure to make a reservation at “Dos Caminos”. Not only was the food delicious, but the restaurant itself was beautiful. The wood paneling on the walls, and the industrial antique lights lining the ceiling gave “Dos Caminos” a cozy, welcoming feel.
As much as I loved my dinner, my favorite part of this restaurant would have to have been the guacamole. I am a huge fan of of guacamole and whenever I eat at a new mexican restaurant, I try any of their specialty guacamoles. At “Dos Caminos”, we ordered the Seasonal Fruit Guacamole which was traditional guacamole topped with grapes, pomegranate seeds, pumpkins seeds, and served with cucumbers to eat the guacamole on. Especially during the winter months, I miss the sweet, juicy fruit flavors of the summertime. This appetizer really hit the spot and brought me back to warm, carefree days with the succulent flavors of the fruit, combined with the saltiness of the guacamole. Overall, our day in NYC was a perfect way to start 2018, and was extremely motivating. This year I have a some personal resolutions, but they can be summed up into a few words. In 2018, I want to enjoy life for what it is, and find happiness in everything I can, or as I explained it to my friends, “I really want to ‘live it up’ this year!” By the end of 2017, I found myself getting so tangled up in negative thoughts, and became distracted from what really mattered. So I’m using the New Year as an opportunity - an opportunity to reset and refresh, and remind myself of the things that matter most to me in life.
Here's to a year filled with joy, success, and free from stress. Thank you for reading! P.S. Here’s to 2018!
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