Foto Friday: I Love My Life

Is it crazy to say that have an "I love my life" moment almost every time I eat? Don't judge me. I enjoy eating, and I love sweets. During my 2009 trip to Minneapolis, I slipped momentarily into heaven with my first taste of Sebastian Joe's ice cream. A-MA-ZING!

P.S. Please believe I LOVED my life when my friend surprised me with two pints of Sebastian Joe's when she came to NY later that year. OMG!

Foto Friday: I Love My Life

I love my life EVERY time I'm at Max Brenner.

Foto Friday: I Love My Life

Thanks to Guts.Glam.Grace. Magazine, I had the opportunity to be a part of a press junket for Just Wright. I was in the same room with Queen Latifah and Common (*faints*). I saturated in this "I love my life" moment for a looong time. I remember sitting in Columbus Circle for hours after to soak it all in. It was such an inspiration to hear them speak candidly. I would also dub this a "I've made it" moment. That is how I felt. As I said before, it felt Just Wright.

Foto Friday: I Love My Life

Not only was this an amazing moment because it was the 2nd anniversary of Her Journey, but it was just a perfect day all around. The day was filled with all the love and support of the people around me and set against the breathtaking backdrop of my beloved NYC on the rooftop of Ravel Hotel. I couldn't ask for anything more.

Foto Friday: I Love My Life

I get a high every time I see the NYC skyline. I got a whole new high when I witnessed it from a helicopter. I have always wanted to do a helicopter tour of NYC. The experience certainly made me love my life and my city!

Foto Friday: I Love My Life

This moment brought together some of my greatest loves: New York. Alicia Keys. Jay Z. all into one!

When Alicia Keys brought Jay Z out as a surprise guest do Empire State of Mind, I was probably on one of the highest highs of my life. As I said in my post about the concert: "I’m not one to scream like a crazed fan, but a scream somehow escaped my body, and I immediately broke out in a sweat. The energy was crazy as we all sang the ode to our city." Even though I kind of suspected it, the element of surprise magnified a great moment into an unforgettable one.

Foto Friday: I Love My Life

It's no secret that I. LOVE. NY! Many of my "I love my life" moments happen right here in my hometown. One of my most recent ones happened in a little place called DUMBO:

DUMBO has been on my to do list for quite some time now. I've mainly been inspired by others' photos from the area. It grants such an amazing view of the Brooklyn Bridge. I never went and explored to find this area I kept hearing about. For some reason, it just seemed foreign, I didn't know where to start. But what once seemed so far and unfamiliar was now right in my face as I parked on the block of Water Street Restaurant, where my friends and I were having dinner for Dine-In Brooklyn. (Of course, that selection was inspired by my desire to finally become acquainted with DUMBO.)

From the comfort of my driver's seat (one of my fave places to be), I was able to take in the breathtaking view of the Brooklyn Bridge. As I looked up, a victorious smile crept on to my face, and I thought "Yea, I love my life."

Foto Friday: I Love My Life

My 2010 trip to Abaco, Bahamas was a week FULL of "I love my life" moments.

Foto Friday: I Love My Life

This is another one of my favorite photos because it is so telling of how I feel on the inside. This moment was on July 4th in London. It was nearing the end of my study abroad program, which was a dream come true and an experience that exceeded anything I could have imagine. Even though I was miles away from US soil, we discovered the American hangout, and my fellow Americans and I had a celebration of our own. That was a great night!

Foto Friday: I Love My Life

Every now and then a moment will stop me in my tracks, and I think "Wow. I love my life!" It seems that the more I acknowledge these moments, the more they happen.

I'm on a mission to have more "I love my life" moments in my life and I encourage you to do the same. It started with an "I Love My Life" series on the Her Journey site. Then when my good friend Alexis sent me a pic of one of her "I love my life" moments, I was inspired to share my own series of "I love my life" photos.

This is one of my all time favorite pictures. It screams "I LOVE MY LIFE!" When I'm in Trinidad, I'm loving every. minute. of it.

What destinations inspire your "I love my life" moments?

Fun (Foto) Friday: Where in the World is Miss Journey?

Do you know where this is? Look out for a post about my latest adventure!