As I've been mentally preparing to live in Asia for a year, one of the aspects of culture shock that has been on my mind a lot has been food; of course. I'm not concerned with the food I'll eat when I'm there; I've been more focused on what food I'll miss. So I've been … Continue reading My Last Supper
Whenever something is planned ahead of time there is that feeling of anticipation as it approaches. Sometimes it's a feeling of excitement or giddy nerves and sometimes it can turn to an anxious feeling of dread. Anticipation is like the beginning of a roller coaster ride when you are buckled in; the car slowly sliding … Continue reading Counting Down the Days
One of the highlights of traveling for me is visiting friends that I do not get to see on a regular basis. Rarely do people stay in the same place for all of their lives and so it is inevitable that everyone will have a friend that lives somewhere that warrants a visit. Not only does … Continue reading Friendly Faces
I've lived in the Northeastern US my whole life so when I say I'm going to the west coast I basically mean anywhere on the other side of the Mississippi River. Despite the fact that I lump half the country into one region in my mind, I am in awe of the majesty that exists … Continue reading Westward Bound
The Voyager 