I created the name of this blog in honor of my late Italian Grandpa! As a child, when visiting my grandparents, I would wake up every morning to the smell of burnt toast and strong black coffee, mixed with a light whiff of the morning paper. While I'm sure there are plenty of people who would turn up their noses to this plethora of unusual smells, for me, it was comforting. Along with that, I also cherish memories of his voice, his laughter, and the lovely area in which they lived.  I wrote an entire blog post on my grandparents that you can read at your own leisure.  

 

 So, who am I?

 

I am a writer and a content creator, and I am super excited to be on this fantastic journey called LIFE!!!

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I love writing about life, personal growth, things I've overcome, things I am still learning, ideas, encouragement, and inspiring things.

 

In no particular order, I enjoy...

traveling,

laughing,

shopping,

flowers,

plants,

jogging,

coffee,

reading,

eating out,

cocktails,

going to the movies,

jamming to my favorite songs,

cleaning my home (yes, you read that right...I know...it's weird), 

and frozen yogurt! ​