Author Archives: Blogatrixx

About Blogatrixx

I took a solo trip to Turkey that changed me. Wanderlust was ignited as well as a passion for photography. I want to keep traveling and discovering our world.

How would Anthony Bourdain survive the pandemic?

Posted on May 9, 2021 by Blogatrixx

It has been about 14 months since the pandemic imposed lockdowns here in the U.S. and most of the world. I can’t believe how long this has dragged on but since about 33% of Americans are fully vaccinated, there is … Continue reading →

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When will I pose again?

Posted on February 22, 2021 by Blogatrixx

The other day I decided to change my screensaver on my iPhone which I haven’t changed in years even though I upgrade my phone every year. The old photo was hard to beat as its of me sitting atop Machu … Continue reading →

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Splendor in Awe

Posted on January 30, 2021 by Blogatrixx

I am a frequent meditator and I sometimes have visions the minute I close my eyes to meditate. This morning’s meditation took me to the Sistine Chapel. I was there on March 5th, 2013 and I remember it so well … Continue reading →

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Awe

Posted on January 24, 2021 by Blogatrixx

It’s been 23 weeks since I last wrote on this blog. The pandemic is still ongoing, and since I’m in the thick of the dreary Chicago winter it’s been difficult to have the creative energy to write. Besides, there is … Continue reading →

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Weekend Vibes…

Posted on August 16, 2020 by Blogatrixx

Yesterday in Chicago all bridges were up that led to the downtown area because of the scheduled BLM and defund the police protests. As much as they claimed that it was supposed to be peaceful protests, I feel like lately … Continue reading →

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Goodbye, June 2020

Posted on June 30, 2020 by Blogatrixx

I went back to work exactly two weeks ago today as life has been slowly moving back to normal. The lakefront opened up last week, and Millenium Park opened up two weeks ago. However, when I walked the lakefront a … Continue reading →

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Welcome, June

Posted on June 1, 2020 by Blogatrixx

Wow. I can’t believe it. It’s the first day of June. The entire month of May was a blur as I, along with the rest of humanity, awaited for our worlds to open up with the shutdown from COVID-19. I’m … Continue reading →

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Hope!

Posted on May 7, 2020 by Blogatrixx

As the news of reopening plans are starting to show, I feel such a strong sense of hope along with happiness. The weather in Chicago was beautiful yesterday, and today it’s going to be sunny AND sixty degrees! 😎 Oh, … Continue reading →

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A little Hygieia, please!

Posted on May 4, 2020 by Blogatrixx

As I travel around the world, I collect notebooks from every museum I visit. I always have to have something to write on by my side at all times and writing on a travel notebook from another country always makes … Continue reading →

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Welcome, May 😎

Posted on May 1, 2020 by Blogatrixx

I can’t believe it’s May! I woke up to sunny skies so I knew it would be a good day to go running, and I was happy about that. The tulips all over Chicago are always stunning as you can … Continue reading →

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