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.”
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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.
Off the Beaten Path Alone in Colombia
I like to think of myself as someone who isn’t afraid to venture off the beaten path, but thinking back over my trips abroad made me realize that I wasn’t earning the title I had bestowed upon myself. It was time to live up to the title or change my tune.
Who were your heroes? heroines?
It just never occurred to me that a young girl would not be able to enjoy or identify with the quest because the stories featured heroes instead of heroines.
Giveaway: Seeing the Art in Everyday
Living a good life is much more of an art, than an exact science. Check out the giveaway and make a comment for a chance to be one of three winners.
Christmas Links
The compendium is chock full of unique ideas from around the web this week. Some are simply interesting for interesting’s sake, some are tips and tricks for living a good life, and others are a little deeper.
