Honestly, I just want one good year that I can look back upon and simply smile.
Nothing bad happening. No weight gain. :)) No heartache. No lies, dishonesty, and untrustworthy people. No injuries. No unappetizing meals. No 85+ degree F Southern California days. No clogged toilets (a major fear of mine!). :p No bugs. No bills. And anything that causes sadness and pain to anyone in this world.
Just happiness. Peace. Love. Blueberries. ;) Great meals. Plenty of beach days. Surround myself with amazing friends and company. More rain. Playing in the snow days. Continually improving 5k times. Running, biking, and hiking, oh my! Flowers. Travel. Travel some more. Maaaybe expat living? Hopefully World Cup tickets (3rd times the charm? I'll find out in February!). Prepare fancier meals. Massages. Nights of just sitting outside and looking at the stars. Hot chocolate. Drinking more Cardamom Turkish Coffee, oh yes. Whipped cream shots. Better health. A love for life.
That's all I want. I've never been into 'things'. All I care about are people, their happiness, and living a good life while making this magnificent world a better place. So this is what I hope to see and experience in 2014. And wishing the same for everyone. :)
Here are the top 20 posts with the most views for Peace. Love. And Blueberries.! I love looking back and seeing what I've done in the past. :)
1) Sean's Cafe, Venice Beach Boardwalk, and the Factory
Spending the day in Los Angeles.
2) 3 Cities in Ecuador
The three cities I spent time in while on my travels in Ecuador.
3) Mi Quang, Banh Mi, and A Vietnamese Flan too
Vietnamese cuisine at a local Venice restaurant.
4) Sounds of the Amazon - Part II
I could fall asleep to the sounds of the rainforest every night.
5) Tortas Ahogadas - Las Originales
An authentic Mexican cuisine experience in Southern California.
6) Baltra, Los Gemelos, and the Wall of Tears
Time spent in the Galapagos Islands.
7) Fruit for Thought
A new fruit found on the Caribbean island of Curacao at the Floating market.
8) Mollusks
New Zealand Green Mussels in Dynamite Sauce and Clams with Parmesan Recipes.
9) Sinful Seducción
A chocolate lovers dream. Bring to the states please!
10) Pizza of the Sea
Seafood pizza...YUM!
11) Bolivian Cuisine
What is in the Bolivian cuisine? This is what I ate in Bolivia.
12) Pista Kulfi
An Indian ice cream delight.
13) Peruvian Coca Cola Chicken
Moist and melt in your mouth Peruvian Chicken recipe that I received from a Peruvian Grandmother. You must try this!
14) La Historia de Machu Picchu - Pt II
The English version of the history of Machu Picchu.
15) La Historia de Machu Picchu
The Spanish version of the history of Machu Picchu.
16) Cotopaxi
The tallest volcano above sea level is in Ecuador.
17) A Day on Death Road
The day I biked on Yungas Road in Bolivia. The most adventurous thing I have ever done in my life!
18) Dr. Hogly Wogly's Tyler Texas BBQ
The best BBQ joint in Southern California.
19) Passionfruit Banana Ricotta Flan
A tropical twist on one of my favorite desserts.
20) The Best Thing I Ever Ate In...
My favorite treats in all of my travels....so far!
Here's to a great 2014!
