Tag: California
CA: Glen Ivy Hot Springs
“Taking time out each day to relax and renew is essential to living well.” – Judith Hanson Lasater When I visit California, I try to mix up my time with my favorite things and new escapades. On a recent visit, I decided to venture off to Glen Ivy Hot Springs. When I lived in LA, my roommate, […]
Playful Seals at La Jolla Cove, California
“Until one has loved an animal, a part of one’s soul remains unawakened.” – Anatole France In my mid-twenties, I moved to California. Before heading to the Los Angeles area, I spent a few months in San Diego. Every day, after work, I would drive to La Jolla Cove and walk the path. My eyes would […]
Nest at WP24: A Spectacular LA Skyline
“Happiness is sharing good food with good friends.” A few years ago, a friend sent me an article, 35 Most Amazing Restaurants With A View. My wanderlust gene has led me to a few of these restaurants. When I booked my trip to LA, I asked friends if they would be interested in checking out WP24 […]
Cabo: 4 Fun Things to Do in Cabo, Mexico
“It’s a wild, wonderful world… follow your heart and let the adventure unfold.” Flying into Cabo reminded me of California, where the mighty Pacific meets the magnificent mountains. I loved living in Los Angeles, and fond memories flooded my mind. I could not help but smile. Before I landed, I knew I would love Cabo. […]
My RED Toyota Corolla
“One day we’ll get in the car and drive anywhere we want to go.” – Author unknown When I graduated college, I went car shopping. Unlike most females, I am not a fan of shopping. I like to purchase what I need and move on. In my youth, the vehicle make and model barely concerned […]
NYC: 9/11 Memorial… Never Forget
“After the 9/11 apocalypse happened in New York City, people, particularly New Yorkers, who breathed in the ash, or saw the results of that, have a tendency to keep seeing echoes and having flashbacks to it.” – Stephen King Reflection Where were you on September 11th? What daggers shot through your body when you saw […]
NYC: The Sketchy Subway
“No place epitomizes the American experience and the American spirit more than New York City.” – Michael Bloomberg I love New York City. The vibe. The people. They are passionate and driven. They are intelligent and educated, making stimulating conversation abundant. They can be kind, aloof, or crazy, but they are honest. I have often […]
10 Things You May or May Not Know about Me
1. With the name Gina Pacelli, people assume I am 100 percent Italian. However, I was born in Greece and adopted at the age of two. My adoptive dad is Italian and my adoptive mother is Greek, but by blood I am 100 percent Greek. Greek was my first language, but I know my second […]