The 10 days leading up to the day I learned to enjoy life.

The last day I let the world put me down. I was attending Taft High located in Woodland Hills, Ca.  I wasn’t the coolest...

Back in Los Angeles

So I just got back from a month in a week road trip!  It’s was quite an adventure, to say the least.  In that...

Things to do in RedWood National Forest & Humboldt County

Hi everyone, so on my last post I barely included any information on cool things to do in Redwood National Forest, after a bit...

1 Weekend in Redwood National Forest

First off very sorry to anyone that cares, but staying consistent with blogging is actually a ton more work than I expected.  Having zero...

Weekend 1 in San Francisco

Hippies, where’d you go!?! I think it’s safe to say that the hippies of the 60s have made their way out of SF, they’re...

When a Solo Trip starts off with a few best friends

Let’s Begin: Today July 28, 2022, marks the first day of my road trip across the West/Mid-West of the United States.  I’m stoked, haven’t...

Coastal Regions of Southern Thailand

Many tourists who visit Southern Thailand never venture beyond the resort town they visit. Many Thai beaches are outstanding, and well worth the visit....

Mae Hong Son Loop

During the week of Loi Krathong, we continued on from Mae La Noi to complete the Mae Hong Son Loop through the mountains to...

Loi Krathong: A trip to the mountains

Last Friday, we took a trip to the mountains west and north of Chiang Mai bordering on Myanmar (Burma). We were graciously invited to...

Trip to Phayao, Chiang Kham, and Chiang Rai

Last week we made a trip east and north to the Golden Triangle area of Thailand, staying in the cities of Phayao, Chiang Kham,...

How to get a good night’s sleep in Thailand

Who knew that one of the major problems we would have on arriving to live in Thailand would be finding a comfortable bed to...

Florida Wrap Up

Our three weeks in Florida came to an end Tuesday morning, and I was much sadder to leave than I thought I would be....

Handling the bittersweet emotions of moving

My parents celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary this month. Congratulations, Mom and Dad! My sisters and I held a fabulous party at their favorite winery. Friends...

The intensity of CELTA

By now, you may have heard that I passed my CELTA course (Certification in English Language Teaching to Adults) with flying colors, and I...

Phnom Penh wrap up

Phnom Penh is a fascinating, yet intense place. It is hot, humid, and heavily populated. Buildings are being constructed at a mad pace, and...

5 Ways to Enjoy the Magic of Myanmar

At the end of January, we traveled to Myanmar (Burma) for a week-long exploration of Mandalay and Bagan. The country recently went through a major,...

Three Days Temple-Touring in Beautiful, Bold Bagan

The sun warming our shoulders, hair blowing in the wind, we criss-crossed desert sands by scooter, dodging goats and cattle on dusty tracks with...

PARADISE IN THE TREES

I’ve emailed Google and asked them to change the definition of paradise. Hopefully, in a few days when you type in define: paradise, it...

BEACHES OF CARTAGENA

From the mountains to the forests and now to the beaches. Welcome to Cartagena! This historical city is filled with colourful Spanish colonial houses...

Get Your Move On

We moved a week ago Friday to a quaint little town in Northeast Georgia about 15 minutes from the University of Georgia, home of...

Along Came a Spider

My youngest daughter left for college seven weeks ago.  Though I have not seen her, I have kept in constant contact with her via...

Say Hello to My Friends

Happy Saturday!  Today, I want to share two of my friends and blogging buddies with you; one you’ve met here on my blog and...

Rafts, Prom Dresses and Belly Dancing

It was a gorgeous weekend in Atlanta.  The temperature on Saturday hovered around 70 degrees Fahrenheit with a breathtaking blue sky.  Not wanting to...

Odds and Ends

I would love to tell you my days are spent beachside being served frozen cocktails by a toned and tanned cabana boy who looks...

It’s Not Just for Pets Anymore

I worry about my husband.  He is handsome, smart, articulate, creative,  a great father and husband, yet I worry.  Given the qualities he possesses...

Birthday Challenge

My 49th birthday is in three days, which means (big gulp) my 50th birthday is in 368 days.  This is not something I have been looking...

Lost Boys (and Girls)

I was saddened, but not surprised when I read this morning that former teen idol Corey Haim had died at the age of 38...

Don’t Make Me Go All Donald Trump on You!

Today I had to have a stern talk with an employee regarding her appearance and attitude.  Basically, the conversation was one-sided and the gist...

Breaking Up Is Hard To Do

Sometimes the decision to end a relationship with your cell phone provider can be a lot like ending a relationship with a boyfriend.   My daughter...

Busted!

Our home was raided and is now patrolled by the Environmental Police or, as we like to call him, the E.P (aka Nicholas).  Nicholas joined his...

Don’t Blink

“Don’t blink/you just might miss your babies growing like mine did..” – Don’t Blink by Kenny Chesney At dinner this evening, I was listening...

Me and My Mantra

I decided to try meditation as I’ve read it is beneficial to your physical, emotional and spiritual health.  So, since I’m always tired (physical),...