In a city like Rome, art, history, and the spiritual world are all wrapped into one. Ground Zero for most visitors to Rome is St Peter’s. This is a Church that soars and surprises. While the dome is legendary, in a quiet alcove, you’ll see Michelangelo’s most famous sculpture, carved from a block of Carrara marble: The Pietà.This sculpture radiates an incredible sense of peace, even from behind the protective glass. After a horrible incident in 1977 where an individual damaged the Pieta with a hammer, it was encased in this bulletproof glass.
It wasn’t always protected like that, and when I first visited to see it, I could stand right next to it, feeling the smooth marble, touching the small band of marble where Michelangelo chiseled his own signature for all to see. This is the only sculpture he signed. I took this photo during my last visit to Rome.While I couldn’t touch it again, I could certainly feel it’s power.
I’m a dreamer at heart, proudly born and raised in San Francisco—a city that covers just 49 square miles but was heaven on earth for me. Every corner of The City (as we natives affectionately call it) has been a part of my life. No area ever felt too distant. With wide eyes and an open heart, I’ve always welcomed the world around me. I find joy in creativity, wonder, and discovering new possibilities—whether that’s through international work adventures or dreaming up the next exciting idea. Even though San Francisco was my hometown, my passport has taken me to many amazing places and introduced me to wonderful people, shaping me in countless ways. I carry pieces of these experiences and friendships with me wherever I go. Above all, I treasure my family, friends, and those small, meaningful moments that keep my spirit alive and thriving. I never want my curiosity to fade away.
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