Tag: Gina Pacelli
Puerto Rico Adventure
A few months ago, I saw this great deal in my weekly Travelzoo Top 20 email. It was for a 4-day/3-night hotel and airfare package to Puerto Rico for $299. So, what did I do? I forwarded it to my friend, Leann. She’s never been interested in going to the Caribbean, so you can imagine my […]
Volunteering JM Family Style
Yesterday, I joined fellow JM Family associates in making a difference in our community. We volunteered at Boca Helping Hands, an organization that serves hot meals and gives grocery bags to those in need. I was familiar with the charity, as I had volunteered there before through the Junior League of Boca Raton. Thus, I already knew of […]
The Girl in the Red Boots
I spent a weekend in Nashville. And left with a whole new attitude. Funny what a pair of boots can do. Funny how good they make me feel. Feeling hot and sexy, in my new, red boots I’ve got everyone’s attention. I’m pretty hard to ignore. Strutting my stuff, in my new cowgirl boots. Appreciate […]
Ice Cubes
When I was in my early 20s, I worked in a locked inpatient psychiatric ward at the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. I had majored in psychology at Syracuse University, and had planned on continuing that path. I was the friend everyone would confide in. People felt comfortable sharing their deepest, darkest secrets with me, and […]
An Open Canvas
My friend, Amanda, once told me I am too busy. She said I need to leave time on my calendar for the unexpected. Sometimes this proves to be difficult, as I have many commitments and many different friends. However, with some effort, I try to do this every once in awhile. When Saturday rolled around, I had […]
Emotional Highs, Emotional Lows
Being pulled in many directions, Wondering if you can do it all. Knowing you have to, knowing you can. Everyone’s counting on you. Emotional highs, emotional lows A never ending roller coaster How do you make it stop? How to enjoy the ride? He finally takes notice of you. Saying your name so easily. A […]
Fantasy Fest 2012
This year, I decided to add a touch of craziness to my Halloween. So, when my friend, Elaine, asked me to join her and her friend, John, at Fantasy Fest in Key West, how could I say no? This year’s theme: A-Conch-Alypse The dress code: Clothing optional. Body paint highly encouraged. The rules: What rules? […]
Gypsy Girl
I pack my bags and say my last goodbyes The salt stings my eyes, but the fire burns inside I set out for adventure, welcoming the unknown I never look back; I am now on my own Running wild, I’m a gypsy girl Trying to soothe my soul Abandoning fears, pushing all limits Jump out of a […]
City Girl Camping
Once a month, I have dinner with four girls I met in the Junior League of Boca Raton. One night, over a good glass of wine in a trendy restaurant, Gisela suggested we go camping. Cathy laughed and asked, “At the Ritz Carlton, right?” And, so, the seed was planted. A plan began to evolve. […]