No one has come out and told me I was crazy out loud, but I know someone has to be thinking it. So I'm ready to answer any questions you may have about my upcoming trip and why I'm leaving everything behind to travel. I hope that if you were on the fence about leaving your life to travel and … [Read more...] about 5 Reasons I’m Leaving the Country to Travel
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State of the Oz
So you haven't heard me blog about my Australia trip lately, have you? It's coming up very soon, so I guess it's time to reveal my plans or lack of plans. I've been dreaming about going for years and I have a little over a month to go. I've given my notice at my part time job and have … [Read more...] about State of the Oz
Being a Big Fish in a Small Pond
I've had big dreams for my entire life. In my world, my future consisted of college at Columbia University in New York City, studying art, politics or literature. Then I would move to Washington DC for graduate school to work towards becoming a diplomat. My imaginary future may not have turned … [Read more...] about Being a Big Fish in a Small Pond
On Boldness and Recklessness
My sisters and I were joking around, naming a word that described each of us. Rachel was declared "porcelain," mostly for the shade of her skin. Sammi was given "dirt," for her lack of hygiene (just kidding) and tendency to commune with nature. I was named "bold." No, none of these words … [Read more...] about On Boldness and Recklessness
Just Touched Down in Londontown
As you may have read in "Making a Living," I flew to London last weekend for a job interview. I didn't have a whole lot of time (only 4 days) or money (still saving for Australia), so I had to keep it as cheap as possible. I stayed at my beloved Palmer's Lodge Hostel in Swiss Cottage, where I … [Read more...] about Just Touched Down in Londontown