Traveling alone will be the scariest, most liberating, life changing experience of your life. Try it at least once! Although it is becoming more popular, traveling solo is still somewhat unusual. When paying admission or being seated at a restaurant, I am regularly asked questions like, "Just one?" "Will anyone be joining you?" "Would you … Continue reading Table for One
Tag: Solo travel
My Bucket List
For the majority of my life, I never considered creating a bucket list of sorts. I was a goal setter and a list maker but not the bucket-list type, as it seemed somewhat dark (ya know, things to do before ya kick the bucket). It wasn't until I found myself in dire emotional circumstances that … Continue reading My Bucket List
Greener Pastures
"The grass is always greener over the septic tank."Erma Bombeck The photos above are a random selection of landscapes from my travels thus far. As of this week, I've traveled 7754 miles in 46 days to 22 states. I'm heading back to Colorado to catch up on the two graduate classes I'm currently taking (finding … Continue reading Greener Pastures
Butterflies and Honey Bees
Through hard work, perseverance, and a faith in God, you can live your dreams.Ben Carson This week, I learned more about the lifespan of butterflies, their purpose, and their short time on earth. I observed the live chrysalis stage as several butterflies emerged. I entered a butterfly garden where butterflies from all over the world … Continue reading Butterflies and Honey Bees
Thinking Time
Some of the world’s greatest feats were accomplished by people not smart enough to know they were impossible. Doug Larson Parasailing in Mackinaw City, Michigan The past several days I've continued to mark items off of my bucket list including sliding down a fireman's pole and parasailing (just not at the same time). Along the … Continue reading Thinking Time
Chasing Verbs 