Willy Wonka & Max Brenner

While visiting NYC on my last layover I did a lot of really fun things. But probably my favorite thing was visiting this chocolate restaurant. It was like being inside Willy Wonka's chocolate factory. My female flight attendant co-workers were also very much pleased with this establishment - stating how dangerous this place could be during certain times of the month. The chocolate was so delicious that I have been craving it ever since! Not just your ordinary cocoa beans. Here's a little blurb about his shops:

"Max Brenner was established in Israel in 1996 and his main idea was to design a new chocolate culture. Through his unique product line, you will become familiar for the first time, with the flavours and aromas of cocoa beans from different origins. You will experience many aspects of the hot chocolate drinks and discover traditional as well as modern innovative utensils designed for the hot chocolate ceremony. You will also enjoy traditional chocolate candy recipes as well as modern ones, mixed with lavender flowers, cardamom and black pepper. Max has developed new ways to consume chocolate. The "Suckao" is a special cup with a metal straw and candle underneath that was designed for preparing and drinking thick hot chocolate with a smooth creamy texture."

New York City and Paris

I’ve spent the day dreaming of Paris. It’s strange how every 3 yrs it calls to me, and then I have to return. It’s been 3 years now, and it has been on my mind as of late. I’m starting to get to know the City of New York. I do enjoy the City more now, thanks to Stefano. But, a long time ago someone told me that: “Oh Sara you would love New York City because it’s so much like Paris” I can’t really say that NYC is Paris. I am sorry but it’s like comparing oranges and apples. (Paris is an orange in this scenario – my favorite food.)

I loved Paris from the first moment I arose from the Metro and stepped out onto the streets. My eyes felt like they wanted to eat up every moment, every vision, and capture it in my heart forever. I felt an overwhelming sensation of “heaven on earth”. And that’s how I always feel in Paris. Paris is and always will be my true love.

As Stefano told me in NYC, “New York takes a while to warm up to. But then once you do, you will fall in love with the City.” I have to admit, I feel a tinge of excitement for my future love. (Am I talking about NYC, or Stefano? Perhaps it applies to both, but initially I was talking about NYC.)

Back to Paris…soon I will be able to travel to Paris very affordably and whenever I wish, because soon I will be switching to a major airline. I can’t wait for my new adventures abroad. I can’t wait for my return to my Home across the Atlantic…

I Lost My Phone!

I can't believe how much my attitude has changed in a year! About a year ago I was posting entry's about how nice it was to be phone-less. Of course this was after spending a year and a half being on call and glued to my phone 24/7. But the other day I lost my phone and it was like my whole world was spiraling out of control. I longed to talk to certain people, I was absolutely dying to talk to them! I felt like someone had taken away a piece of me. And well, I am not going to go through the whole story because it would bore you, but let's just say that I feel like it is an absolute miracle that my roommate found it and I am ever so grateful to her. I also, feel like hearing her voice at the end of my phone after all the turmoil I went through was a sign. A sign of a true friend, not to be forgotten.

A Room of One's Own

I remember reading the short book, "A Room of One's Own" by Virginia Woolf when I was 18 yrs old. I remember being struck by two things after I read it: #1) How the heck did this Virginia person know my life so well, and #2) Why exactly is this feminist literature? Am I missing something?

I suppose one could discuss #2) over and over in a debate in a Lit class, but that is oh so boring, why would we even go there. The point is, this book was a major breakthrough to me, and ever since then I can say, especially now, and at this very moment: I cannot tell you how fabulous it is to have a "Room of My Own"!