For the past year, I have been slightly obsessed with tacos. There’s a local restaurant here in Metro Detroit called Imperial that flipped the script completely for me on what … Continue readingAsian Inspired Oyster Mushroom Tacos
Hello! Today is my birthday and I’m OFFICIALLY “late twenties” which is wild and insane and I can’t believe it’s been 10 years since I graduated high school and 6 … Continue reading28 Years Around the Sun
Last month I spent a solid, good two consecutive weeks being Chef Viviana, plumping myself and my family up with sugary carb foods like what I’m about to share today, … Continue readingRum-Soaked Golden Raisin and Walnut Knots
Merry Christmas from my family to yours! Wishing you all a wonderful day full of love, laughter, mimosas, and delicious food. Yesterday, I spent the vast majority of the day … Continue readingA Very Romanian Christmas
Today was the first day of the rest of my life. Without being too cryptic, I’ll say that I did things today that were cathartic and healing and I received … Continue readingA Walk Through Cranbrook
I realized when I posted these photos on my Instagram accounts that my photography Instagram (@vivianapodinaphotography) still says I’m participating (PROCRASTINATING) in the r/WeeklyPhotos 52 week challenge. However, I haven’t … Continue readingJungle Fever
I had a brief dance with blonde for two weeks this month but alas, decided it wasn’t for me. So I’m back to ginger in full force and my makeup … Continue readingGinger Hair, Ginger Life
IT. HAS. BEEN. A. WHILE. Have I been keeping up with the r/WeeklyPhotos 52 week challenge? No. Because I suck. And I barely have time to do extracurricular activities outside … Continue readingPoppy Fields and Memories
Definitely still playing catch up, but listen. This zoom burst challenge really got me challenged. And I’m giving up on it. I know I’ve achieve it before – and you … Continue readingWeek 8: Zoom Burst x Technical
There’s several elements about this week’s challenge I want to talk about. Firstly, when I first read the theme, I was instantly excited. I LOVE close-up, frame-filling photography. In fact, … Continue readingWeek 7: Fill the Frame x Composition