Author Archives: chezsylvia

And I am back folks! This year for my summer vacation, I went on an Alaskan cruise with my parents and my youngest brother, Jeffrey. I’m not big on the whole cruising thing. To me, it just doesn’t feel authentic, … Continue reading →

I did something today that I’ve never done before, and am pretty upset at myself for. I pulled out of a race. Sigh…I was signed up for the inaugural Orange County Triathlon that was supposed to take place this Sunday … Continue reading →

Yup, another notch in that race belt!  This past weekend, my friend Liz and I participated in the Jersey Girl Triathlon held in Long Branch, New Jersey. Every single triathlon I participate in, not only do I learn something about … Continue reading →

It’s been pretty warm out lately, and I’ve been having a craving for ice cream. But, I don’t want to keep any in the house. I have a weird rule about not keeping bad foods in the house. If I … Continue reading →

I am very much a recreational photographer.  Everywhere you go now you see people toting SLR cameras around their necks.  It’s the new must have accessory.  I got mine a couple of years ago with hopes that with it, I … Continue reading →

There are pro’s and con’s to every season.  This week is a great example of a con to summer.  It is hot, it is humid, Con Ed put me on an electricity diet so we can all run our AC’s … Continue reading →

I was supposed to go try out the new pool I recently became a member of today.  The weather disagreed with me.  On my way home from work, the rain was coming down hard, although I did not hear any … Continue reading →

The 30 before 30 list. I got this idea off another blog that I follow, Joy the Baker.  She recently posted an update to her 30 before 30 list, actually, 30 things for 30 list, and I was inspired.  I … Continue reading →

FIrst, let me start off with a quick lead in story. I went to the library near my work during a recent lunch break to grab a copy of the Cake Bible (by Rose Levy Beranbaum).  This is one book … Continue reading →

I love Dragon Fruit.  I first had this cactus fruit on one of my trips to Hong Kong and China.  By itself, it’s so pretty.  This wonderful shade of a magenta like pink with green leaves.  The insides are white … Continue reading →