Here’s to Pura Vida and a Hopeful Return to Costa Rica
Posted on 13. Feb, 2010 by Writer.
There I was my first year into a PhD program in Social Psychology and everything was going according to plan but something didn’t feel right. I felt like there was something out there just outside my grasp, something bigger, something grander that I was suppose to do. December 12, 2005 – I want to run [...]
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7 Ways to Keep Entertained on Solo Road Trips
Posted on 10. Feb, 2010 by Writer.
After keeping myself thoroughly entertained for nearly 9 hours in my car this past Monday, I thought I would share some of my road tripping entertainment secrets. I actually look forward to some solo time in the car – I can sing as loud as I want without my boyfriends berating “are you really going [...]
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Why I Love the West: Crazy Earth Art & Open Space
Posted on 03. Feb, 2010 by Writer.
It is no coincidence that the ultimate event in self-expression, Burning Man, occurs every August in the Black Rock Desert of Nevada. Whether it is ancient rock art, massive earth work pieces (Michael Heizer’s work) or mind-tripping burning playa works – Nevada and the rest of the West are breeding ground for artistic expression. In [...]
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And They Spelled My Name Wrong (Again)
Posted on 01. Feb, 2010 by Writer.
I was at the Outdoor Retailer’s Convention the other week and picked up the March copy of Trail Runner magazine pre-release date. My heart began to race with excitement as I thumbed through the pages of the magazine searching for my name in print (the first time it will appear in a real magazine). And [...]
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Add More Money to the Travel Fund with a Financial Fast
Posted on 27. Jan, 2010 by Writer.
So starting to freak a bit – the financials are depleting at a rapid pace. I guess it is time for some sort of financial intervention.
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Why I Love the West: Amazing Natural Hot Springs
Posted on 20. Jan, 2010 by Writer.
Today I am introducing a new series entitled “Why I Love the West”. The American West is the ultimate destination for extreme budget travelers. Besides the cost of a car and fuel, you can learn to scrape by on practically nothing with free camp spots and plenty of no cost sights to keep you entertained [...]
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Time Audit Results: Freelance Writing and Managing Distractions
Posted on 18. Jan, 2010 by Writer.
The results of my time audit are in and well they are exactly as I had feared – I am a horrendous time waster. Although I don’t piss away hours at the TV or on the phone, I spend several hours in front of the computer willing beautiful prose to spontaneously compose while I stare [...]
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On Wisconsin: A Photo Essay
Posted on 10. Jan, 2010 by Writer.
You know you’re from Wisconsin if…
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Happy 2010 – Start the New Year off with a Time Audit
Posted on 06. Jan, 2010 by Writer.
Nothing like 180 unread items in my google reader, 92 unopened emails, 3 unpacked backpacks, and at least 2-weeks of unopened mail to make you feel like a total slacker. Happy 2010. So I ask all of you – how do you balance all of this? Some of you have full-time jobs and also write [...]
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100+ Things to Do to Help Shape My Creative Life
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And They Spelled My Name Wrong (Again)
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Hula Hoops and Ultramarathons
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Come Dance With the West Wind
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Time Audit Results: Freelance Writing and Managing Distractions
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JoAnna: Keep working at it ... it takes time, but you'll g...
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Abbie: I can't believe it's been 10 months either - that'...
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Writer: @Kristen - That is so exciting! Hope you loaded u...
