A quick visit in Old Virginia City. This is probably the most historical places I've visited in Nevada. It used to be the wealthiest city in Nevada (I think) because of the mining industry. But when "The Great Fire" happened during the 80's its business went down and became a 'ghost town', as what some people say. Though the place is really in the middle of the mountains I like how the place made me feel like I'm in cowboy set movie.
Mon amour and I visited a small museum just under the St. Mary's in the Mountains Church, the oldest Catholic church in Nevada. Very interesting to see the old remains from The Great Fire. They found old bibles, missing pair of shoe, and few things from the miners.
A quick visit in State Nevada Museum. I can't exactly summarize what Nevada is known for besides all the casinos and luxurious hotels. Just by seeing all these old remains of the state is very interesting.
What a wonderful and amazing journey I had last year! I'm still thankful that God gave me this once in a lifetime opportunity to be part of this. January was the first chapter for 2015. During my free days I usually ride a bus or mon amour picks me up and we stroll around the city. I really like the feeling of working and taking some time off work.
January 2 - Northstar
Our first trip was we went to Northstar - most beautiful ski resort I've ever been to so far. We rode the gondola and watched the last installation of The Hobbit in the smallest movie theater I've ever been to.
Mon amour and I also had our first dinner date after five years.
Tiramisu cake for dessert
January 15 - CA to NV
My friends and I decided to take a bus let our instincts take us wherever we want to go. Luckily, we ended up going to Nevada. It was tiring and fun at the same time. We also stayed by the lakeshore to sit and reflect with our lives. It was very relaxing to feel the breeze of the air, stare at the cloudy blue sky and just feel the moment.
Deep inside there are still things I am looking for. Contentment, courage, and positivity because most days I feel like inside of me is ruined and aching for something I've been looking for years..... I hope this year the answers will be given to me. For the rest of the year, I pray and hope that I will be a stronger and more positive person.
Though 2014 is at its end, it's always not too late to start an amazing chapter in your life. I was given a once in a lifetime opportunity to travel while taking a one year internship. I'm taking a different path. A path that will take me to new places, to grow independently, figure things out on my own and meet new friends. St. Augustine once said,
"The world is a book, and those who do not travel read only a page."
I'm a firm believer of this saying, when you don't engage or expose yourself to different races, nationalities, cultures and experience what the world can offer. You're missing half of your life. Once in a while we should take a time to leave our comfort zone, spread our arms and open our eyes to newer things. There are many things that can be discovered and explored whether it's a place, language, history, or a group of people. We're all born for a purpose, a mission to see the world and share what we have experienced.
The year 2014 had been an unforgettable too. It's the year I finally saw mon amour after five years. It's been a rough and hard relationship with him. Being in a long distance relationship is never easy. Everyday you wake up asking so many questions, thoughts that bother you 'til you sleep and wake up the next morning still thinking about the same thoughts. Like your life is missing a big part in it. Your heart and mind should always be balanced. Trust and communication is the main thing in a long distance relationship. We actually never knew that 2014 will be a time to say hello again to each other. Everything went by so quickly. Seeing him with my own two eyes felt like a dream. Knowing that he's just a call away made me feel like I'm in heaven. I felt so complete and truly happy. A story that I will surely tell to my future children.
Hopefully 2015 will be the year I've been waiting for.
I'm one week behind writing my entry for September but it's better late than never, right? I'd like to share a fancy food and incredible journey I had for the month.
It started with a cookie mug shots I tried in our town. It's 5-10 minutes away from where I lived. The ambiance of the place is quite good for inviting friends who you haven't seen in a long time - to catch up, reminisce your memories together, or share adventures or a place by yourself with your favorite book or finish a work.
It's like drinking tea. They have sizes from smallest to largest mug. It comes with a drink of your choice - a caramel, milk, or chocolate. After hours of talking and sipping into your drink, you have a good and sweet cookie treat in the end. If only I could make this at home for bed time stories I definitely would. Maybe I can someday?
September had been very toxic and busy for me. I had to meet deadlines for my requirements as I planned to take an externship abroad. I took an exam and was interviewed by an American chef from California. I have been preparing for this for a year and they paid off. I passed and I couldn't be happier right now. But there's one left thing to do and it's to pass my next interview in the embassy.
And so after three weeks of my exam, it was morning, I was making pancakes when suddenly a mailman knocked on my door and handed over my letter from one of my favorite bloggers in Tumblr. It's from Adeline - I love her because she's so kind, sweet and I noticed in her daily posts she's someone who is very friendly and likes to go on adventures around her city and she's very talented too. It's an honor to be exchanging letters with her. I can't wait to send my letter. I hope she will like my little cute surprise inside.
I also made a 'made-from-scratch' crêpe and caramel sauce for my exams yesterday. It was toxic and I was very tired mentally and physically. We had to make soup, appetizer, canapé, pasta, entrée and a dessert. But at the end of it, it's always fulfilling to see my creations liked by other people.
The crepe's filling was thinly sliced caramelized apples there's supposed to be a vanilla ice cream on top but it wasn't part of my exams so it's just plain Caramel Apple Crêpe.
Caramelized Apple Crêpe
To end my entry, I'd like to share to you all my favorite music video:
The music video is directed by Drew Barrymore herself. The music video is starred by Chloë Grace Moretz, Tyler Posey and other artists. It's such an addictive song but heartbreaking at the same time. I hope you'll all enjoy. XO
