My all time favorite has been Emirates First Class Lounge in Dubai. I haven’t been in the Business Class lounge for a comparison. People say it’s nice too. But the Emirates First Class Lounge is FANCY!

Qatar Airways Al Mourjan Business Class Lounge is truly elite.

By the way, the United Polaris Lounge in Chicago is a really nice business class lounge.

I’ve been in the United Polaris Lounge in SFO. I wasn’t impressed. Too many people. And the food wasn’t great.

He gave me his business card. He really did work for Barilla.

People on the internet might be telling yall fairytales about that pasta in Italy. 😂

Story Time: On my way to Rome, I flew from Ft. Lauderdale with a layover in Chicago. I was in the United Polaris Lounge and met a bigwig who worked at Barilla.

I’m a social butterfly and I can strike up conversation with anyone. He asked if someone was sitting in the empty seat next to me. I said no. He sat and we proceeded to chat. During our conversation, he stated he worked for Barilla. And shared with me that it’s a common misconception that Italy has better pasta than the US. He said that 40% of the wheat used to make their pasta is imported from the US.

Wait what? Italy doesn’t have better pasta?

I didn’t ask about the other 60%. And I haven’t fact-checked his numbers. But he sounded legit and he has been working for Barilla for a long time.

When I got to Rome, I ate the pasta. I wasn’t all that impressed. I love good food. The highlight of the food was the avocado toast that the chef prepared for me. It was and still is the BEST avocado toast I’ve had in my life. Perfection!!

Just had pasta for lunch. 🍝

There are passing clouds but I’m out here soaking up the sun anyway.

Solar noon ☀️

Focused.

Staying in my lane. 😎

Typical responses for people behind the 8-ball.

I just read some things.

My reaction: 🙄 🥱

All pictures of food are taken by me with my handy dandy iPhone 14. No special apps. Just the camera on the phone.

I had some really good food in Thailand. The coconut water was the best I ever had.

A chef made these for me in Thailand. The 6 smaller items were basically jello shots made with champagne. I ate them all. Yes, I got tipsy. 😂

The other item was a Thai dessert. Yummy in my tummy!

I enjoy custom made meals by chefs. I literally have hundreds of pictures. Here are some pictures of meals that were curated exclusively for me. I’m big on food presentation.

Two separate recipes that turned out horribly. But I’m gonna try again at a later date. I honestly need a chef.

I’m a great cook but I’m using foods I’ve never cooked before. I’m on another continent. Please be understanding. 😅

Earlier I stated that I was going to experiment with recipes this morning.

Yall…. It was a disaster. 🥴🥴🥴

I’m too embarrassed to post pics. I still ate it though. 😂😂😂

By the way, I’ve never even shared this idea yet. I’m loving it though.

I’m making some tweaks. Some more improvements.

Wait. I just might keep this one to myself. 😂

“You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden. Nor do people light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a stand, and it gives light to all in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven.”

‭‭Matthew‬ ‭5‬:‭14‬-‭16‬ ‭ESV‬‬

All done. That was quick. I work fast.

Prayerful.

Sunday fun day.

Pray every day.

Read the Bible daily.

The first Monday that I’m fully out of retirement. Divine intervention is real. God has great plans. I’m ready. ✨

Good morning. ☀️

“Teamwork makes the dream work.”

I’m here for it.

God is my best friend.

God is undefeated.