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Many of you guys asked me from my last video about what Gobo is. I myself was unfamiliar with it until my mother set it out on the supper table for us one night as a banchan or side dish. Gobo aka burdock root may be turned into tea or soup but our favorite..read more
The best part of being back in Charlotte is getting to spend quality time with family and friends we haven’t seen in 2 years. Otherwise, I find the city to be overwhelming. Charlotte has exponentially grown in the past few years and plots that once used to hold fields of tall grass have now transformed..read more
It’s been surreal being back in Charlotte. It’s where my husband and I spent most of our lives {funny enough, in the same circles but never quite meeting until we finally did}. The moment we were served drinks on the plane, I stared in disbelief at the ice in my cup which just a..read more
October 12 Waiting is the name of the hurricane game. I think the limbo is the absolute worst part. All of my questions continue being met with variations of “we just don’t know,” “I’m not sure,” “maybe.” So this week, I’ve decided two things. First, it takes way too much water to flush a toilet..read more
October 5, 2017 How bizarre my life has been. As I type this, I am sitting at my friend’s house on her patio right on the water. It is so beautiful it makes your heart ache. The ocean is clear aquamarine, gentle in its wave. It is serene as if nothing ever happened. But..read more
What a difference a day or two can make. I had the best day ever since the hurricanes hit. Despite long laborious days at the farm, getting our car stuck in knee deep water and ugly weather, these past couple days have made me feel more like myself again. We spent the night with friends..read more
I am scribbling this in my notebook to post onto my blog later. Today is September 27, a full week after Maria. I am feeling very low today. Early this afternoon, thunder began rolling in and I started feeling anxious. My husband assured me that it would just be a normal storm but I still..read more
We discovered Maria was coming on my birthday. The next day, I had one of the worst panic attacks I’ve had in awhile. We were just coming off some 6 or 7 days post Irma and were now facing a direct hit from another category 5. To say that the air was tense is..read more
Hurricane Irma was projected to be a category 5 hurricane. The entire island prepped for days and there was a tangible eeriness all around, but outside the window, it was picture perfect paradise as usual. J worked tirelessly to make adjustments to our cottage, stow away valuables and batten down the hatches. We planned to..read more
Here is Ms. Nala wearing her Amber Crown raw Baltic amber collar. Since we got her, I have been searching high and low for a safer alternative to flea collars. I’m happy to report that this one is 100% organic and odor free. It’s even safe to use around nursing mothers, children or those with..read more