Two years ago today, I ran for my life. Sounds dramatic, right? But I did. On October 11, 2009, I ran the Chicago Marathon. I ran the marathon for my sanity, my health, and to prove to myself that I could do it… and maybe for a little bit of fun as well. I thought […]
Travel Reflection
Setting off to South Africa
It’s just after midnight. I’m hopping into a taxi in less than five hours and am heading to South Africa. By the time I reach my first destination, I will have taken a taxi, a car, a private shuttle, and two flights to South Africa. It will take me about 25 hours. I’m excited and […]
Montage Monday: Chaos. And a picture of Laos.
Does this look like power lines waiting to electrocute someone in Vientiane, Laos? Well, they are. But look a little closer. Do you see it? Yes, there. And there. Oh and there too. Yep, that’s my mumble jumbled life at the moment.
But I Want To Have My Cake And Eat It Too
Situation: I want to be in two places at once. I recently watched the movie Sweet Home Alabama and could relate to Melanie when her dad said, “You can’t ride two horses with one ass, sugarbean.” While I’m not involved in a love triangle, I’m very indecisive about choosing a place to live.
Confessions of a Backpacker
“Just remember, if you run out of clean underwear, you can always turn them inside out.” This was the last piece of advice my dad gave me before leaving on my around the world trip, much to the dismay of my mother who gave him the look. You know- that look that anyone who has […]
Wardrobing Mishaps of a Backpacker
I’ve already staked my claim as the World’s Worst Packer. However, I have to give myself props: although a work in progress, I feel like I’ve got this packing thing down pretty well now. It’s been a long road, but here are just a few things I’ve learned along the way.