Monday, January 6, 2014

New Opportunities, New Lessons


Where Have I Been?

My last post on Often Write was in October. But for good reason! For the past few months, I've been able to expand my blogging pursuits with a blog on The Huffington Post.
Here's a link to posts I have written, so far: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/sheryl-estrada/
You'll also be able to find my future posts there. I'm enjoying the opportunity, and looking forward to continued blogging on the website.
I will continue to post on Often Write as well.


A Lesson for the New Year

I was given an Amaryllis Apple Blossom as a Christmas gift. The flower was only a bulb when I received it. It was wonderful seeing it reach full bloom over the holidays. I must admit, the plant suffered a severe fall in my apartment a few days after I received it. (It was totally not my fault, though.) However, despite the fall, and after some TLC, to my amazement, the plant still grew, beautifully. It wasn't as fragile as I thought. To me that represents in life even with the bumps and bruises that come along you can still reach your maximum potential. It is possible.



Tuesday, October 15, 2013

The Colorful Costumes of Carnival

On Oct. 13, I attended the finale of the fifth Miami Broward One Carnival  at Sun Life Stadium in Miami Gardens, Fla.  The highlight was a parade of more than 20 masquerade bands from countries in the Caribbean and South America.  I specifically went to see the beautiful array of colorful and creative costumes and take photos. Below is a photo I took of one of my favorites. 
Click here to see a few more of my favorites