Humanity: Raw & Unfiltered
If you were to make a list of what drives you crazy, would it beg the flourished unfolding of a regal scroll with a clearing of your throat (Ah-hem!) and the recitation of the innumerable people, behaviors and situations that drive you absolutely, utterly, stark raving mad? Whatever drives you Read more
Did you know that the average age of a homeless person in America is 9 years old? Did you know that one out of four homeless individuals is a veteran? Did you know that on any given night, here in America, over 500,000 homeless adults and children are left to fend for Read more
Recently I came across a study that was done on the emotional health of fashion models. The study found that 68% of fashion models say they suffer from anxiety and depression. (Unfortunately, I fell under this category.) Another 65% have been asked to lose weight by their agencies. Furthermore, 31% Read more
When I told my husband that I was pregnant, he was in disbelief. He was very excited, much more excited than I had thought. I was surprised at how my mother and husband took the news. I thought my mom would faint, and I thought my husband wouldn’t be ready Read more
Supermodel Stephanie Seymour once said: Beauty is not something you can just decide that every once in a while you’re going to take part in. You have to take care of yourself. I couldn’t agree more but sometimes life calls for taking part in queso, chocolate and cocktails. Afterward, it Read more
We have so much freedom today. I’m out for a walk in Coconut Grove, Florida today, and I am free as a bird because I have my phone and my GPS. Are you old enough to remember the days when you actually needed to pay attention to where you were walking? Otherwise you Read more
“Zhi Mei,” they call out, whenever they are lost. “Zhi Mei.” It is the call of friends and lovers, sharing excitement or trying to find each other in a crowd, “Zhi Mei.” It is the call of my parents. “Beautiful Nectar” is the literal translation from Chinese, but the poetic Read more
