Don't be a cactus
I've historically been a bit of a pleaser. As a kid, I won awards like "Most Coachable" and "Most Dedicated Gymnast." Those aren't necessarily bad things. I still think it's good to listen to coaches and be dedicated to what
VAGABONDING… I spent the first three months of last year traveling solo in the US and Southeast Asia with no home-base apartment. At the time, it didn’t feel like anything remarkable, perhaps because I was busy experiencing it and addressing the
"I probably don't have the eloquence or verbiage to respond with a similar length of email
I like airports.* Each has a unique vibe and it’s fun to compare. They’re like tiny microcosms of the surrounding area and people that frequently pass through them. At Colorado Springs Airport (COS), a few weeks ago, the TSA Agents were
Last Sunday in Colorado was 70 degrees and warm. The next day, I was squeezing leggings and knee highs under my skinny jean to guard against the 30 degree weather. And that is life. Unpredictable and sometimes cold // Try
Cayucos is a teenie-tiny town on central California’s coast. It feels like a quaint western town that was scooped up from middle-America and placed waterfront on Estero Bay. With a population of under 3,000 people, the United States officially recognizes
I curse. That's "cussing" for you southern folk. Use "bad words" for you readers under 6 years old. Just kidding, if you're under 18, you're not allowed on this site. Seriously, adios. [picture waving hand emoji here] My favorite four-letter word
I’ve spent the last 3 weeks in Thailand, Cambodia, and Vietnam. Tomorrow, I head to Hong Kong. Looking at hotel prices was sticker shock! No more $12 hotels two blocks from the beach or $20 per night private rooms in