Tag Archives: life lessons

What My Birth Certificate Taught Me About Grief

Birth certificate showing Andrea Maria Perullo's birth information in Danbury, Connecticut on July 23, 1982.
June 2, 2026
Recently, I pulled out my birth certificate. Not because I needed it. Not because I was applying for anything. Not because I was planning a trip. I found myself staring at it, because my dad is gone. Since losing him, I have discovered that grief has a way of sending...

How To Prepare Yourself For Life’s Ups And Downs

Woman working on laptop preparing mentally for life challenges and personal growth.
March 24, 2026
It is safe to say that life will not always be easy. While it can be beautiful and have a lot of things that bring us joy, there will always be those stressful and challenging moments for us to navigate too. While we can not always know what will come...

Six Tips To Help You Plan Your Dream Vacation

Hand holding a globe representing travel the world and global exploration.
June 11, 2025
You work hard and likely have a lot of responsibilities on your plate. It is important that you take a break every so often and allow yourself some time to kick back and relax.  Travel reminds us that the world is both vast and beautifully within reach. Traveling the world...

Me And My Adventures In Life

July 2, 2018
I often ask people their stories of traveling and the adventures they have experienced throughout their lives. What is the reason for all this? Well, first of all, it makes me happy and then comes the elderly thought of learning through other’s experiences and gaining knowledge about stuff. Now I...

What Loving Your Aging Parents Really Looks Like (And Why It Is Not Always Easy)

Adult child holding elderly parent showing love and support.
May 18, 2018
There comes a moment in life that no one truly prepares you for—the moment when the roles begin to reverse. The people who once held your hand, guided your steps, and made you feel safe in the world slowly begin to need that same care from you. And it is...