It’s been ages since I’ve posted a vlog on YouTube. Today, I decided to change that. 🙂
Category: Vlog
Travel | Rome: Renewing Your Permit to Stay (Where to Go & What You Need)
Are you studying abroad in Rome and thinking about working there afterwards? Well, the video below may be useful for you. Prior to graduating from John Cabot University, I decided that I wanted to give myself the option of remaining in Rome to work, which meant changing my residency permit type, from study to work.
With much help from friends (thank you, Dario and Sylvia), my university, and the Garbatella patronato, I was able to get through the process successfully. Still, I found the experience quite stressful, especially going to the renewal appointment alone.
In this video, I show you where you need to go to renew/change your Permit to Stay (Permesso di Soggiorno), and explain the basics of what you need to do before you go.
Hope you’ll find it useful!
Have specific questions? Feel free to ask.
Vlog | Before I go… Pictures from Roma Pride 2015
Saturday, June 13th, was Roma Pride March. Since 1994, Rome’s lgbtq community has celebrated Pride Week. Thousands came together to take over the streets, including representatives from major companies, such as Microsoft. It was truly an inspiring day and is another reason why I love Rome.
Vlog | My Vegan Munchies! Awesome YouTube Vlogger
Fruit stand, Venice (2015). Click to visit My Vegan Munchies’ channel!
Thinking about going vegan? Worried that you can only eat lettuce? Frantically thinking about surviving living abroad while vegan?
Check out My Vegan Munchies‘ YouTube channel to learn great recipes to begin your vegan/vegetarian journey. I’m super happy that I learned about her channel. Other healthy living vloggers I love are CharlyCheer (health/travel) and Zipporah G (health/travel).
Well, Check out My Vegan Munchies Living Abroad While Vegan Video:
Daily Blogging & Writing Fearlessly
On Via Fori Imperiali (May 2015)
I’m almost certain that many writers spend time thinking about how to write more, why they aren’t writing more, when they can write more, if they should write more, if they can write more. I’m no exception.
Lately, I’ve been writing, but not publicly. I have an awful tendency to stop writing because I believe I have nothing of interest/importance to state–usually, that translates into “I feel like crap about myself in the world.” I recognize that writing about true feelings/thoughts not filtered through psychobabble scares the living daylights out of me. Seriously.
It is a scary thing just to write “I feel…” and not add something about Freud or CBT or DBT immediately before or after it. What would it mean to simply state my feelings, my thoughts unfiltered, uninhibited in my own little virtual space? Who knows. This, however, is the starting point.
It’s a promise to myself. Every morning, I will write something, anything on this little blog of mine. It may interest you. It may bore you to tears. The point, however, is that I am writing what is honest/authentic/true for me. I hope you’ll continue to give me your support.
Also, I an starting a health journey daily vlog upon my return to the US. It will run from May 25-August 15, and will be tracking my progress with taking better care of my overall (but mostly physical) health, including diet, exercise, hair, skin, etc. I am really ready to commit to a healthy vegan and natural lifestyle, and I would like to document that process. So, wish me good fortune on that as well.
Sometimes it’s when we are about to experience enormous change that we truly recognize the direction in which we are heading.
Until Tomorrow,
D.
Vlog | Mother’s Day in Garbatella & Travel Tips
Join me for a quick look at Mother’s Day in Garbatella, where I attended the weekend market, tried to play soccer, experience a bit of nostalgia, and give my tips on where to stay (and why) while visiting Rome.
Vlog | Rome Off the Beaten Path: The Conca d’Oro Flea Market (Il Mercatino Conca d’Oro)
Conca d’Oro Market (Photo by D. Blake)
I took some time out last week to visit the Conca d’Oro Market. It is wonderfully organized and there are many interesting items to be found at low cost, everything from food to cleaning products. Take a look at the video to see what else is on offer. And if you happen to be in Rome, why not take a quick trip on the metro line B to Conca d’Oro to visit the Market.
Hours: Saturdays & Sundays, from 9am to 8pm
Via Conca d’Oro 143/145
Vlog | Fibromyalgia & Travel: You Must Be Your Number 1!
Thank you so very much, everyone, for sticking with me both on my blog and on my YouTube channel! 🙂
Vlog | “Wash & Go” for 4C Hair / Il “Wash & Go” per I Capelli Ricci Afro 4C
I got it together to begin posting videos again. This one is on the “Wash & Go” style. I have made both an English version and an Italian version. 🙂
Although an easy go-to style, the “Wash & Go” isn’t one that I would recommend wearing often as it leads to knots/tangles. The idea of the style is to be able to wash your hair, add some products, and get out the door.
In most cases, one of the main products used for this style is gel–I’m just not about that particular life. So, I opted for KeraCare‘s Twist & Define Cream instead. It worked well for my hair, and left my hair feeling soft.
For the washing portion of the “Wash & Go”, I used KeraCare’s Cleansing Cream (shampoo) and my usual Garnier Fructis conditioner Fall Fight. As a leave-in, I used KeraCare’s aptly named Leave-In Conditioner.
KeraCare: Cleansing Cream, Leave-in Conditioner, and Twist & Define Cream. Click to visit their site.
Curious to see how my “Wash & Go” turned out? Watch either video below! 🙂 And if you could, please visit my YouTube channel to like this video and subscribe!
Until Next Time!
D.
English Version
La Versione Italiana
Vlog | 4 Tips for Black Women Travelling Abroad
My most recent vlog post. I offer 4 tips on how to survive travelling or living abroad, as well as share a bit about the more unusual experiences I’ve had while living in Rome.
Toward the within... 