I believe in beauty. No, not make-up covered, hair done, clothes perfectly styled type of media based “beauty”. I believe in wake-up from a night’s rest, throw on the first shirt that makes you comfortable and throw your tattered hair into a pony tail confidently walking out the door, because you see yourself, and you … More Beauty.
I vaguely remember my first day bowing sensai to my instructor and beginning an intense workout for an 11year old. I remember that the first week, I was paired with a family friend, but also a strong thick girl known for the bloodynose/busted lip on her opponents. I remember thinking “holy crap what the hell … More Blind Sparing
On Friday, May 15, 2015, I walked proudly across the stage in Hayman Building at La Salle University, ending one adventure and beginning another. It was a moment of cross over, a sort of transition into my new life. The stage was the passage from my two years of Graduate School + five years of … More M.S. of Speech Language Pathology
The pitter-patter of tiny feet running carelessly along the street laughter ignites the calm of the day the beauty of a child at play. -Courtney Ras
Philadelphia Sunset brought to you by the Loews Hotel 33rd floor.
Grinding with no binding, Sidewalk surfing or woodpushing, Quench hunger with the taste of pavement. The streets are calling. The pigs took the Cyclone, And we started the Vortex. Got kicked out of Love Park, So we’re headed to the F.D.R. Falling, bailing, eating concrete, Just to get up to do it again. When we’re … More
August 8-10, 2014. This month I had the wonderful opportunity to take a weekend trip to visit a close friend of mine who’d recently taken the grown-up move to Phoenix, Arizona. The following is my entry in my newly established Travel Journal. I plan on filling the pages as I travel and explore this beautiful world … More Travel #1: Arizona
A few months ago I went and purchased a Canon Rebel DSLR camera. I had been wanting to get into the creative areas of photography, to use my creativity to show the world the beauty I see on a daily basis. I spent a good chunk of change that I didn’t really have to spend. … More Photography #1
Her world was that of heartache and pain, But she was strong for she never faltered nor swayed, While those eyes may have been filled with tears, Her smile spoke of nothing but happiness.
Adventures of a Wayfarer 