Jamie Vergara

Step into my world of exhilarating travels and navigating life’s uncertainties.

  • A City That Always Lifts Me Up

    A City That Always Lifts Me Up

    Thrilling, serene, enlightened. These are the few words to describe my most recent trip to California. The joy of traveling to the west coast. And even more delightful when there’s time to see old friends. I had no idea what cards I’d be dealt with this week — but I guess since I’m a wild… Read more

  • bESTiE for the restie

    bESTiE for the restie

    Goodbyes have always been a weakness of mine. Whether I’ve known a friend for a day, week, months, or years, it always stings to have to say bye to someone or something that has meant a lot to me. In a few months, I’ll be waving off a dear friend of mine, Esteban Merkt —… Read more

  • Welcome to New York.

    Welcome to New York.

    This one goes out to all the Swifties who are dreaming and fighting for tickets. I am a pretty determined person and most know me as a “go-getter.” But, I was so close to giving up the chance to watch Taylor Swift live in person at the MetLife Stadium last Friday. My friend Mary and… Read more

  • It’s Never Goodbye

    It’s Never Goodbye

    The man, the realest, the legend. Phil Dancel. It was a normal morning for me. I had walked into the office ready to start my day and blow through it knowing it was a long holiday weekend. I get a phone call from Father Rafael, “Barok. Pray hard. It’s your Tito Phil. He’s in the… Read more

  • 1 to 2 down 38 to go

    1 to 2 down 38 to go

    One whole year has passed since I went a complete 180 on my career pathway (https://thejamiegrace.wordpress.com/2022/03/29/the-next-chapter). The switch from finance to data shocked myself. I still think to myself, “damn I really am a desk girl.” There were tears of frustration and joy, lots of meets and greets, international calls, office events, data hunting, pep… Read more

  • Captain Wildcard Poophead

    Captain Wildcard Poophead

    NYC Trip #11 down in the books. Exhausted, exhilarated and thankful is what I am for this most recent Empire visit. From Brooklyn, to Chinatown, SoHo, Manhattan and Queens, maybe I’m getting old but the city never will. And every time I visit, there’s something new and something I learn. I learned how to get… Read more