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Day 192: Why am I exercising?

By on July 12, 2011 in Food & Drink, Health & Safety, USA

For the past couple of weeks, I’ve been using my over the door resistance band gym system that Pat and I brought back from the States for a mere $26 in order to get fitter. So far, I’ve noticed firmer arms, a flatter tummy and a teeny-tiny bit of slimming in the legs (we’ll get there!). But why? Why am… Read more

July 12, 2011 · Read full story · Comments { 29 }
Australia & Italia Cultural Overlap Part 2: Aussie Space Invaders

Australia & Italia Cultural Overlap Part 2: Aussie Space Invaders

By on April 2, 2010 in Australia, Italy

When we travel, we may not realize how moments will affect us in the future. This is Part 2 of a 2 part series on the overlap between my Australian and Italian cultural experiences. Be sure to read Part 1 first. If you like what you see, why not subscribe to my feed?
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Australia — It doesn’t get much closer

April 2, 2010 · Read full story · Comments { 9 }

Fat, Unhealthy Americans

By on February 24, 2009 in Soviet Travel, Ukraine

“Most Americans aren’t in good physical condition because they don’t exercise enough.”
“No matter how unhealthy it maybe be, Americans love fast food.”
“Who do you think is healthier: Americans or Ukrainians?”… Read more
If you haven’t guessed it already, this is material I have to teach. At first I laughed a bit. Now, I find myself getting angry. The amount of

February 24, 2009 · Read full story · Comments { 21 }