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High Museum of Art Atlanta

by shaylajay | March 19, 2022 | Travel | 0 Comments

The family and I took a detour during our vacation and decided to stop in Atlanta to see the Obama Portraits at the High Museum of Art. We stayed at the Ritz, which was amazing. The kids loved the room service and enjoyed their koala bear pancakes for breakfast. After...

Family Fun at Atlantis

by shaylajay | July 22, 2023 | Travel | 0 Comments

If you are traveling with children, rest assured that there is PLENTY for them to do at Atlantis. I did not take a picture of every swimming pool because there were just too many. The kids have their own play area, so my kids fell in love with this area. I was able to...

Joe’s Pizza NYC

by shaylajay | June 5, 2024 | Dining, Travel | 0 Comments

One New York local said, "There are four basic food groups in New York --- bagels, pizza, hot dogs, and cheesecake." I knew I wanted to get a slice of cheesecake and some pizza. I visited NY years ago before I was married. I visited a colleague from law school, and I...

San Diego

by shaylajay | May 20, 2013 | Dining, Travel | 2 Comments

I spent some quality time in San Diego with my family, and we had a blast hanging out together. Although this was the first Mother's Day without my beautiful mom, it wasn't a sad day at all. I just thanked God for the family He has given me, cherished...

Quarter View Restaurant

by shaylajay | November 26, 2012 | Dining, Travel | 2 Comments

My family and I just got back from New Orleans and Mississippi. I thank God for family and friends who make life so sweet even in the midst of hardship. I especially enjoyed this trip because of the good food and the good times. I was rather nervous...

The Lion King on Broadway

by shaylajay | June 6, 2024 | Travel | 0 Comments

I have long awaited the opportunity to see The Lion King at the Minskoff Theatre on Broadway. I had been told about the beautiful costumes, the choreography, singing, and overall atmosphere during this show. As the show begins, singers enter down the aisles. There...

Southern Pearl Oyster House

by shaylajay | March 22, 2024 | Dining, Travel, Uncategorized | 0 Comments

During my trip to my alma mater, Southern University, my friends from Huntsville, Alabama met my family at Southern Pearl Oyster House, a restaurant in Baton Rouge. I lived in Baton Rouge for 16 years, but this was a new restaurant that I had not visited. It was...

Annunciation New Orleans

by shaylajay | March 15, 2024 | Dining, Travel | 0 Comments

I always have a great time when I'm in Louisiana, especially in New Orleans. My dear friend Kiley was born and raised in New Orleans, and she always has a great recommendation for good food when I'm in town. We met in undergrad at Southern University in Baton Rouge....

Seafire Steakhouse at Paradise Island

by shaylajay | July 19, 2023 | Dining, Travel | 0 Comments

Seafire is one of those restaurants you really need to try and get a reservation for instead of just trying to walk in. We reserved an evening at Seafire and really had a great time. I don't eat beef and pork, but my husband loves steak. My husband chose the New York...

SUMMIT One Vanderbilt

by shaylajay | June 4, 2024 | Travel | 0 Comments

When I was in New York years ago, the Empire State Building was the attraction of tourists. There are still many tourists who want to experience the Empire State Building, but SUMMIT is the best thing, in my opinion, for kids. The Empire State Building does have a lot...

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