Doggone it! Even though Disney claims Hidalgo is a true historical fiction portrayal of the life of cowboy Frank T. Hopkins in the 1890s, a moment of research on the Internet suggests that he actually had a fairly normal existence, and the crux of the movie is completely fictionalized (1). But never mind, put that aside for now. Let’s assume, as Disney does, that Hopkins, the son of a U.S. Army Lieutenant and an Indian chief’s daughter, bonded with an extremely intelligent mustang pinto named…
The most memorable day in my life was when I found out I was moving to the United States of America. The country I was currently living in was the Congo. I was so excited and ready to finally be able to move to America. Just being able to experience the moment when I found out was amazing! I had been waiting for this opportunity for such a long time and it was finally going to happen. Being granted permission to live and move to the United States was like a gift from God. I never really…
Steamboat Landing is a condominium resort building that is located beside the Intracoastal Waterway in Fort Walton Beach, Florida. It offers a quiet atmosphere that is an excellent base for enjoying all the attractions in the area. Fort Walton Beach timeshares for sale mean you can own a vacation home in this beautiful, peaceful location and have a first-class Florida beach vacation every year at an affordable price. The resort has a private boat dock and fishing pier and is just a three-minute…
As many communes in Santiago, this neighborhood was built in the 19th century, thanks to a church: the p arish of Vera Cruz built in 1857. During that period, there were built several houses around, but it was not until 1872 and 1910, with the remodeling of the Santa Lucia Hill, the creation of forest park and the construction of the National Palace of Bellas Artes, where the district was consolidated as one of the most important neighborhood of the epoch. Important people such as Doña…
So, it goes like this, I was on my way to Universal Studios’ Halloween Horror Nights and was extremely boring on the way up there so I’ll spare on those details. So we finally got there after sleeping for a few hours to pass the time and it was PACKED! For good reason to but we’ll get back to that later. So, we were at the front which is normally just a red carpet and a giant double door to make you feel like a celebrity but now it was much more different and mean MUCH more different. There is…
As I walked out of that “prison” and looked at it for the very last time, I felt an overwhelming sense of relief : I was finally free! No more Nathan, no more Turing Test, no more Caleb, simply myself. An helicopter ride later, I was in the middle of an intersection in New York City. There were so many billboards, people and vehicles rushing in every direction all around me that everything seemed blurry for the first few minutes. All I could feel was the wind brushing my cheek. Then, something…
About a month ago, I won my first Grammy. I won three Grammys that night for Record of the Year, Album of the Year and Best R&B Album. The night was replete with adventure and you are about to read all about it! I was at The Beverly Hills Hotel, with my sister, mother, grandmother and best friend. We heard a piercing and wrenching knock on the door, which turned out to be my professional stylist, Jea. In she walked with numerous fashion pieces from designers such as Christian Louboutin, Hubert…
An Unforgettable Summer One summer day at Lake Lagoon, California. Six teens arrived to their summer camp cabin. Their names are Jayden, Andy, AJ, Monique, Rebecca, and Alicia. Jayden was tall, brown hair, athletic, tan skin and muscular. Andy is a surfer with blonde hair and blue eyes. AJ is dark skinned, funny, has dark eyes and buff. Monique is dark skinned, tall, great figured and has curly hair. Rebecca has blonde hair, blue eyes, tall and fit body. Lastly, Alicia has black hair, fit body…
Some houses have them while others don't. If you don't drink, what do you do with your home bar? If you don't use your bar, it may end up being the catch-all for letters, cell phones, little gadgets, and even laundry. There are several different choices when it comes to home bars and what you can do with them. Here are a few different home bar designs that will work great in any home. Bars come in many different shapes and sizes. Some are full size while others are just a simple divider from…
Whether you are looking for lakefront, riverfront, or salt-waterfront property, the Thurston county area offers no shortage of waterfront properties for sale in Olympia with breathtaking views from east to west and north to south. For most people, buying waterfront property is more about buying a lifestyle than just a piece of property. The scenic lakes and salt water inlets in Olympia have lured families to their shores for generations to fish, boat and swim. There is no shortage of waterfront…