If you ask any of my friends what has kept Amy sane during this quarantine epoch, most of them will probably say, “Driving for EatStreet.” My job was not really deemed essential, apparently, at the start of the lockdowns, so I went out and got an “essential” job. Apparently delivering people pretzel bites from the…
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27. Writer. Photographer. Life is a beautiful adventure of seeking God and knowing Him more. Winter is especially capturing my heart right now. I love wearing big furry-hooded coats and colorful mittens to play in the snow. Thankful for grace.
What I’ve learned from sitting still
I am way too busy. My creativity explodes when I have a whole day by myself in my home (my little creative getaway.) The juices barely even start rolling until I’m four hours in to just hanging. I will write for hours, dance, play the piano, rap (eh-em), mix music. But if I am go-go-go,…
2020
This post is more for me than you. I’m processing. I have always believed that adventure is where you are. That adventure is a mindset. That has been challenged this past year, but I believe it is coming out stronger than ever. After a lot of tears. I had tickets bought and a trip paid…
“The greats weren’t great because at birth they could paint The greats were great because they paint a lot —” Macklemore
The world is not…
Alright United-Statesians. I have a bone to pick with you (us.) Most of the world sees our country as one of the most powerful, influential countries on this planet. And that is probably true. But we also have some pretty incorrect assumptions about the rest of the world. I’m a little embarrassed to even write…
Panama City
I love you Panama City. I ❤ Panama City. City of lights, of tropical artsy vibe, of street cats and uptown feels and terraces overlooking the stunning skyline of skyscrapers and lights. Of the land stretching along the ocean, of accented foreign English, of people from all over the world, of bumpin’ reggaeton and amapolas…
Why you shouldn’t travel
Please hear the satirical tone in this writing. This might be a little offensive, but I am just trying to make a point as clearly as possible, ironically while saying it backwards. At the end of the day I think everyone benefits from travel, and if this article describes you, traveling actually might be the…
Paraguay: The land of the chipa
I absolutely loved Paraguay. This goes back to my concept of travel versus vacationing: I absolutely love a completely normal country. A country that’s like, the Wisconsin of South America. That’s what I considered Paraguay; also, I am from Wisconsin. Nothing people would fly around the world to see, like New York City or the…
To engage is vulnerable
I confess this has nothing to do with travel. But it’s my current adventure. Just left a master class led by a few of the Ailey II dancers – incredible, capable artists and dancers. And I’m a little inspired right now. Get into your body and out of your head. Engage. Dance from the moment…
Amy Aventurera 