Yet, I believe with loss comes redemption. It may not be tomorrow or the next day, you may not even realize the correlation, but that redemption is on its way. This is not a message to ignore or downplay the loss in your life. Cry, grieve as you see fit, re-evaluate. Make the hard decisions, or let life's breeze continue to blow and move you as they see fit.
Fun-findings in Bogotá
While my time in Bogotá has been limited, I've picked up on a few random things (some good, some not so good) about the capital of Colombia. I will say that my findings are a bit biased from staying longer in the northern, more financial area of town. Dogs The dogs in Colombia are not like… Continue reading Fun-findings in Bogotá
Loneliness
It's very hard to write openly about loneliness. It challenges friendships and calls into question loyalties. It appears selfish - everyone has their own problems, lives and cannot always be worried about yours. It attacks your own sense of self - are you not enough? Boring? Too needy? Self-sabotaging?
Surmounting Shame
It haunts us from the time we are young. Starting innocently at first and then morphing into an at-times insurmountable foe.
Cafés
I am forever on the lookout for new cafés. New city, new café. While I won't shy away from a Starbucks, I know what I'm getting when I go, no matter where in the world. That is the beauty and also downfall of Starbucks. When I know I'll need to work late with a bit… Continue reading Cafés
La Rueda
Casino tests your attention but adds a bit of play to it, like a moving Simon Says or Bop It. It's incredibly fun to whip around the circle, stop shake a bit and get back into it. Sometimes you trip up, but as long as you keep dancing, you can play off anything.
Moving on up
Yesterday, I moved from the hostel into an Airbnb in a pretty swanky part of town, Chapinero - north of La Candelaria region where my first hostel was located. I almost gasped when I entered the apartment. All-white marble floors, accented by black wood and leather furniture, the makings of a home magazine. The apartment… Continue reading Moving on up
Cacaolombia
From coca to cocoa, Colombia's growing chocolate industry is another example of a country on the move. Over the past twenty years, Colombia has made incredible strides to rid itself of its unsavory past. Medellín, Pablo Escobar's former stomping grounds, was named the Most Innovative City in 2012 and has become a tech hub in… Continue reading Cacaolombia
Cacao and the challenge of rural living in international development
Why I love cacao will be in another post, you just have to know it exists. http://thechocolatejournalist.com/tanzania-changes-rules-african-cacao/ Came across this great article on two international development folks getting involved in speciality cacao from Tanzania. Despite my love for Latin America, I am always glad to see African countries being included in the realm of specialty… Continue reading Cacao and the challenge of rural living in international development
Light reading, inspiring reading
Just going to put this woman on blast because I really appreciate her newsletters. Her name is Bella McCaffrey and she is re-imaging the future of work, including being purpose-driven, and more authentic in the interactions we have. She's all about building community and achieving your goals, which is my kind of gal. I particularly… Continue reading Light reading, inspiring reading
Truly Tiffany 