Remember your why. People often proffer this advice whenever attempting something hard. Like running a marathon. Or starting, then completing an advanced degree. How about …
Connecting over hockey in Montreal
Sport… and hockey I am a self-professed sports fan. While I don’t go crazy about them, I do consider it a mission to attend sporting …
Happy Birthday Ampelmann
Today is Ampelmann’s birthday. Let’s all start to sing…Happy Birthday to you…Happy Birthday to you…Happy Birthday dear sweet Ampelmann…Happy Birthday to you. Wait, who/what is …
Uxmal and la ruta PUUC
Back when I was 21… Once upon a time I had crazy dreams of being a cultural anthropologist or historical preservationist or something that would …
Climbing the tallest peak in Wales
Taking on Wales’ tallest peak A South Carolinian stumbles into a quaint bar somewhere in Northern England. Well, well, isn’t this the set-up for a …
Some beach; Some where
The first time I saw you I was intrigued. There was something there that was definitely missing from the long term relationship I had just …
Losing my religion in Vatican City
Hanging with popes at the Vatican I once read that it would take ten years to view every item in the Vatican Museums. Even if …
Traveling Recap–Did it Change My Life?
As my travels are winding down and I’m looking for a more permanent existence, I have started doing a little reflection on my trip. 16 …
Oh Canada, why you gotta treat me so bad
Travel: It’s not all fun and smooth sailing. Once upon a time, Canada gave me an exceedingly hard time at the border crossing. My entry …
That time I went to the Galapagos Islands
I don’t know if I ever mentioned that time I went to the Galapaos Islands. I think going to the Galapagos Islands are one of …