Category Archives: Art

A Sydney Point of View

Posted on July 19, 2026 by TheJessicaness

The good thing about being up before the sun is the ability to watch it light up the sky and transform the landscape. I’m not sure there was a temperature difference between walking to Mrs Macquarie’s Chair and leaving the … Continue reading →

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The Longest Day

Posted on July 18, 2026 by TheJessicaness

I had practiced for this trip with a flight to Japan (roughly over 5,000 miles) being the longest distance covered between stops, as I’ve been to Guam (the farthest place from home at the time). I paid for the liveaboard … Continue reading →

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What I Learned On My First Cruise

Posted on June 25, 2026 by TheJessicaness

I got invited onto a Royal Caribbean Cruise to Costa Maya and Cozumel to take the place of my friend’s kid who had to stay behind for college obligations. I got to share a room with his two sisters, aged … Continue reading →

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Imprints of May

Posted on May 31, 2026 by TheJessicaness

I partially unpack my suitcase over a few days. I’m not sure why the hesitation, but I’m in no hurry to put my clothes away. I’ve been accepted to USF and will be going to the St Pete Campus. For … Continue reading →

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Polite Culture

Posted on May 4, 2026 by TheJessicaness

Caleb makes coffee to go and takes out the trash. I drop the key, and we catch the bus. I’ve noticed a lot of bus riders thank the driver (they’re called a chauffeur here). A police officer helps Caleb through … Continue reading →

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