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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 }
Shoe Shortage in Australia

Shoe Shortage in Australia

By on December 7, 2009 in Australia

Thousands of Australians are going without proper footwear all across the country.
From a random sampling, an estimated 10% of the population performs daily activities, such as grocery shopping or walking to work, without any form of shoe on whatsoever.
The cause of this strange behavior was initially said to be from a widespread shoe shortage in Australia, but after… Read more

December 7, 2009 · Read full story · Comments { 14 }

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 }
Feeling great in Bishkek.

Feeling great in Bishkek.

By on April 25, 2008 in Kyrgyzstan, Soviet Travel

Bishkek is a happy, happy place. It is the perfect combination of big and small city – much like Peoria on a much more interesting level. After living here for almost 3 weeks, it still almost seems like a dream. When am I going to get bored? When am I going to be ready to move on? Now, I have… Read more

April 25, 2008 · Read full story · Comments { 5 }