These quotes will help add a little cheer to your day or spring to your step! It’s my own collection of quotes compiled for days when I need a little extra cheerfulness.
Archives for January 2011
Bandh in Bangalore
A general strike in Bangalore called a bandh brings my work, the city, and any exploring to a halt. Sitting in my hotel room, I’m reminded that “a good traveler has no fixed plans, and is not intent on arriving.”
15 Encouraging Quotes
Here’s a list of quotes to help push and encourage you further along your path for this year. It’s my own collection of quotes compiled for when I need an extra dose of encouragement or a reminder of why I should keep on keeping on…
Winter Links
This week has been crazy busy with work and preparing to leave for India on Monday, and I can hardly believe it’s already Friday! So, I’ll just share two fun things with you today. Freezing Temperatures Most of the country has been in the throes of a freeze this week. Brrr. The cold snap reminded me…
Toes to Nose, Look for the Boat
“If you fall out of the boat … it is very important that you pull your feet up so that you don’t get a foot caught in the rocks below… Think ‘toes to nose,’ [the instructor] stressed…”
Video: I Am Not a Drug Mule & Other Stories from Medellin
Everyone seems interested to hear more about my trip to Medellin, and I’m more than happy to oblige. I’ve had fun telling these three stories to friends and family since I’ve been back so I decided to do a video to share them with you.
Ringing in the New Year with a Boom!
As we rounded a bend in the road somewhere between Medellin and Santa Fe de Anitoquia, I saw what looked like dead bodies sitting propped up against a fence on the side of the road. These people-sized dolls sold along the road are part of an odd new year’s tradition.