The Airport Reality has finally sunk in. I am on my way to Africa! All my worldly possessions for 4+ months crammed into a suitcase and backpack. Not bad considering that includes a sleeping bag & pad, yoga mat, hiking & running shoes, and about 6 pounds of Clif bars. I’m still not sure … More What Will I Miss the Most?
Life is too short to wake up in the morning with regrets. So, love the people who treat you right, forgive the ones who don’t and believe that everything happens for a reason. If you get a chance, take it. If it changes your life, let it. Nobody said it’d be easy, they just promised … More Quote of the Week
Zion National Park, Utah As I set off early morning to meet my guide at Zion Adventure Company, I was excited and slightly exhausted. Nervousness hadn’t yet crossed my mind. This was the last day of a 2 ½ week adventure full of physical and mental challenges. Girl vs nature. Girl 4 and Nature 1 … More Adventures in Canyoneering
Grand Canyon Seven days. 50+ miles hiked. 40 extra pounds strapped to my back. Minus two toenails. But I made it. I succeeded. I pushed the limit of what I thought I could do, and I exceeded it. And that feels really good. The Grand Canyon Rim to Rim to Rim hike was incredible. I’ve … More Grand Canyon Rim to Rim to Rim Tour
Taos, New Mexico My road trip through the US is kind of like a tale of two adventures. And those adventures dovetailed in Taos, NM. The first leg of the adventure included lots of friend/family time, great food and amazing wine. And lots of over-indulging. Especially in Austin where it was borderline gluttony. (I … More Tale of Two Adventures
Roswell, NM Essential to every good road trip is a quirky, absurd roadside attraction. Something that isn’t worth driving out of your way to see, but something so comical that it’s difficult to pass up. Mine was the Roswell UFO museum…AND research center. It’s best explored after a few cocktails and with a group … More Beam me up, Scotty
I have really enjoyed my flexible schedule over the past month. It’s allowed me to catch up with friends and family, to see parts of the country I haven’t seen before, to collect new experiences, to sleep in. But after a month, I’ve discovered that living an unplanned life requires, well, lots of planning. … More Can Routine Create Greater Freedom?
The cradle of man. Home of Obama’s grandmother (Kenya, not Nairobi). Safari capital of the world. In June I am going to Nairobi, Kenya for four months to work with Kiva Zip. I’m excited to be going to Nairobi. To be honest, I’m a bit relieved to be going to a major international city, and not some … More Nairobi Bound!
I am bouncing-off-the-walls excited (the technical term) to announce that I will soon be a Kiva fellow!! I’ve never worked so hard to work for free. I think Kiva is an amazing organization, and I’m thrilled to be able to use my skills to give back. For those who aren’t familiar with Kiva, their … More Drum roll, please!
Tahoe, California If you know me, you know I absolutely love trying new things. It is both terrifying and thrilling. It nurtures my mind, body and soul. Forcing yourself outside your comfort zone prepares you to deal with bigger changes that might be out of your control, making you more adaptable. Importantly, it helps … More Lessons from Snowboarding
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