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Setting Goals Part 2: Start something.

Setting Goals Part 2: Start something.

By on February 1, 2009 in Soviet Travel, Tech & Gear, Ukraine

My nickname around this part of the world has become Artsy McCrafterson… Read more. I have a knack for making something from nothing, and I LOVE doing it. This is nothing new for me, but for Tanya… well, she seems amazed at all my little creations. She actually said I should start a crafting portfolio from just around our apartment. Interesting

February 1, 2009 · Read full story · Comments { 5 }

You ain't getting any younger!

By on November 20, 2008 in Soviet Travel, Ukraine

This is true. I am currently at the ripe ol’ age of 25 – almost to the point where people start making jokes about pushing 30 (well, some already have). I don’t know how to take it. Whenever I log into FaceBook, I am always shocked by messages of people getting engaged, married, and now having babies! Ah! Usually, people… Read more

November 20, 2008 · Read full story · Comments { 17 }
A bird pooped on me in YkpaiHa.

A bird pooped on me in YkpaiHa.

By on April 6, 2008 in Soviet Travel, Ukraine

Ukraine (YkpaiHa) exudes all characteristics stereotypical of a former Soviet republic. The buildings, big and grand with gold domes, consume the otherwise stark landscape. The statues stand tall with bold features and some forceful pose. And the people… The people in Ukraine are such badasses! They drink a lot, smoke a lot, always wear red or black leather, and they… Read more

April 6, 2008 · Read full story · Comments { 0 }