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Day 163: Baseball, Beer, Warm Sun… It Doesn’t Get Much Better Than This

By on June 24, 2011 in USA

Baseball. It just doesn’t get much more American than that. I spent a good chunk of my childhood watching (or playing) baseball, whether that was out in the backyard, down at the ball fields or in a major league stadium, and now it is one of the activities that makes me feel all warm and fuzzy inside thinking about it… Read more

June 24, 2011 · Read full story · Comments { 8 }
Day 158: Girl, Are You Crazy?

Day 158: Girl, Are You Crazy?

By on June 15, 2011 in USA

This trip home has been a whirlwind, and I have found myself going out to dinner and meeting up with family on most evenings, and there are family members I hadn’t seen in ages in the mix.
Being gone for so long leaves me with a lot of catching up; poor Pat has been caught in the middle of it.… Read more

June 15, 2011 · Read full story · Comments { 23 }
Day 64: I’m Sick, So Here’s My USA Itinerary

Day 64: I’m Sick, So Here’s My USA Itinerary

By on March 6, 2011 in USA

America, I miss thee. In just a short time, I will be setting foot on your soil again, and I can’t wait. Aussie boyfriend will be in tow.
Since I spent the majority of day 64 sleeping and trying to nurse my stupid cold, I decided now is as good a time as ever to post my USA itinerary. There’s… Read more

March 6, 2011 · Read full story · Comments { 11 }
Vegemite: The Aussie Version of Peanut Butter

Vegemite: The Aussie Version of Peanut Butter

By on March 18, 2010 in Australia

… Read moreSo many Aussies love vegemite that you are basically outcasted if you are one of the few that are repulsed by it. They eat it on toast; they eat it on sandwiches. It’s a breakfast, lunch or snack food requested by the masses down under, so much that it could be the equivalent of peanut butter in America.
For travelers,

March 18, 2010 · Read full story · Comments { 17 }
To My Family, With Love… But Mostly Frustration

To My Family, With Love… But Mostly Frustration

By on December 2, 2009 in Australia

Clearly, I do my best writing when I’m emotionally unstable. Anything that comes out of these fingers when I’m feeling completely angered, amazed, saddened, annoyed or joyous… Read more to an unbalanced level just tends to flow without thinking.
Now, I give you frustration.
Yes, family, I’m about to call you out. I apologize in advance, but it just

December 2, 2009 · Read full story · Comments { 24 }
Seeing Peoria Through New Eyes

Seeing Peoria Through New Eyes

By on September 10, 2008 in Kazakhstan, Post-Travel, Soviet Travel

“Did I just say that?” I thought to myself.
The first time the words came out of my mouth in Bishkek, I couldn’t believe they were mine. That was when my pal, Erica, turned to me and said, “Why can’t you? If going home right now is what you need or want in order to be happy, then just do… Read more

September 10, 2008 · Read full story · Comments { 5 }