houston - Procrastinating Ola

It's my birthday, bring on the cupcakes!

September 16 2009 , Written by thediversetraveller Published on #bakery, #Birthday, #Chinyere Oji, #cupcakes, #dessert, #houston, #katy, #oohlala bakery, #oohlalasweets, #texas, #Travel News

Happy birthday to me! Wow! Another birthday, they do creep up on me. This year I am in Katy, Texas, suburb of Houston, sharing a low-key day with my dear friend Chi and her eight-year old, daughter Chelsea. While Chelsea is in school, Chi and I will go...

Texas tan

August 30 2009 , Written by thediversetraveller Published on #Gary Younge, #houston, #sunbathing, #Swimming, #Swimming Pools and Spas. Marvin Gaye, #Tanning, #texas, #Travel News, #Water

I've always been envious of my friends and family who have a residents gym and pool. But not today, today I am making full use of the pool. It's typical Houston weather, mid 90s, and I am now a darker shade of plain chocolate. For two hours, Chelsea 8,...

Out cold in Baltimore

August 20 2009 , Written by thediversetraveller Published on #Blood pressure, #Charlotte North Carolina, #houston, #Jane Austen, #North Carolina, #Ola Fagbohun, #Perspiration, #Temperature, #travel, #Travel News, #United States, #woman traveler, #woman traveller

For the first time, I can remember at least, I fainted. Mine was not a Jane Austen swoon, rather an ungainly plummet to the floor. But lets rewind. I've been in the USA since last Sunday, staying with a friend in Annapolis. however, since leaving the...