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Finding myself by getting lost

Category: Authenticity

Authenticity • Travel

Note to (future) self

October 29, 2017
Split, Croatia A few weeks back at our Remote Year Orientation the program leaders had us write a postcard to our future self.  I really like that idea, but didn’t have time or space to give it... Read More
Authenticity

A life less ordinary

October 11, 2017
Split, Croatia It seems we’ve reached that awkward point in the relationship.  You know, that stage where you’ve talked about all the normal stuff – gone through the the story of yo... Read More
Authenticity • Background

The gravity of things

October 7, 2017October 7, 2017
Somewhere over the Atlantic Ocean Perhaps you thought you had escaped the infamous travel blog packing post.  You may have believed packing is simply fitting stuff into bags – surely there’s no w... Read More
Authenticity • Background • Community • Travel

Taking stock

September 27, 2017September 28, 2017
Manchester by the Sea, MA Less than 24 hours until my departure and amidst the preparing, packing and goodbyes it seems like a good time to pause and take stock.  I’m in Boston for a final fare... Read More
Authenticity

Eye of the storm

September 21, 2017September 21, 2017
Well, I didn’t get this posted before I left Colorado, but close your eyes and imagine it’s one week ago.  Then open them again, otherwise you’ll have a hard time reading this. I... Read More
Authenticity • Background

Aloha

September 3, 2017September 5, 2017
Boulder, CO This time of year is always a little hard for me.  I love the Colorado fall weather, but watching the sun dip behind the mountains a little earlier each day makes me sad.  I love the lon... Read More
Adventure • Authenticity • Travel

The weight of freedom

August 27, 2017August 30, 2017
As I step off the jetway and turn toward the terminal, I have complete freedom.  That light-as-a-feather feeling of an empty calendar; no one waiting for me, or expecting anything of me.  Hell, onl... Read More
Adventure • Authenticity • Background • Travel

My kind of 12-step program

August 5, 2017September 7, 2017
Boulder, CO When we left off last time, I briefly mentioned my plans to travel around the world, seeking adventures big and small.  While it didn’t feature prominently in my first post, it is, ... Read More
Authenticity • Background

Setting the stage

July 29, 2017August 17, 2017
Boulder, CO I’ve already written this post 3 times.  And in my head, probably another 10 times.  In fact, lately, it seems I’m always working on this post, my first post.  It bounces ar... Read More
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